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DDi Corp. Announces Estimated Second Quarter 2007 Results.


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- DDi Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

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), a leading provider of time-critical, technologically-advanced PCB PCB: see polychlorinated biphenyl.
PCB
 in full polychlorinated biphenyl

Any of a class of highly stable organic compounds prepared by the reaction of chlorine with biphenyl, a two-ring compound.
 engineering and manufacturing services, today reported estimated financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, 2007.

Second Quarter Estimated Results

The Company is estimating second quarter 2007 net sales Net Sales

The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted.

Notes:
This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight
 in the range of $48 million to $49 million, a sequential increase of 11 percent to 13 percent over the first quarter's net sales. Gross margin is estimated to be in the range of 21 percent to 23 percent, an improvement over the first quarter's gross margin of 18.4 percent. Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become  is expected to be in the range of $6 million to $7 million, as compared to $4 million in the first quarter, with a corresponding improvement in operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
. The Company's adjusted EBITDA estimate excludes the impact of non-cash compensation, restructuring related charges, and foreign currency gains or losses. The Company expects to generate positive net income and earnings per share for the second quarter.

Mikel Williams, Chief Executive Officer of DDi Corp., stated, "I am very pleased with our performance and the sequential growth over the first quarter's results. We have seen growing customer interest in DDi's capabilities as reflected by an increase in order intake and facility qualifications. We continue to strengthen our sales resources by adding proven PCB sales talent to our direct sales team and through our rep firm relationships. I am also very pleased with our manufacturing performance as well as improved factory loading and cost management. I believe the quarter's improved operating margins reflect the operating leverage Operating Leverage

A measurement of the degree to which a firm or project relies on fixed rather than variable costs.

Notes:
The higher the degree of operating leverage, the greater the potential danger from forecasting risk.
 inherent in our business model and we are focused on driving this leverage going forward."

About DDi

DDi is a leading provider of time-critical, technologically-advanced, electronics manufacturing services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). . Headquartered in Anaheim, California “Anaheim” redirects here. For Annaheim, see Annaheim, Saskatchewan.

Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California, located 28 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
, DDi and its subsidiaries offer PCB engineering, fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´shn),
n the construction or making of a restoration.
 and manufacturing services to leading electronics OEMs and contract manufacturers worldwide from its facilities across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  and with manufacturing partners in Asia.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release includes 'adjusted EBITDA', a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Management believes that the disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures, when presented in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP GAAP

See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
 measure, provides useful information to the Company, investors and other users of the financial statements and other financial information in identifying and understanding operating performance for a given level of net sales and business trends. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash compensation, restructuring related charges, and foreign currency gains or losses) is an important measure of the Company's business because it reflects financial performance that is unencumbered Unencumbered

Property that is not subject to any creditor claims or liens.

Notes:
For example, if a house is owned free and clear (meaning the owner owes no mortgage to anyone), it is unencumbered.
 by debt service and other non-cash, non-recurring or unusual items. This financial measure is commonly used in the Company's industry. It is also used by the Company's lenders to determine components of covenant compliance. However, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
. The Company's definition of adjusted EBITDA may differ from definitions of such financial measure used by other companies. The Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of projected adjusted EBITDA to expected reported net income due to its inability to forecast the impact, timing and potential significance of foreign currency fluctuations and income taxes, and charges associated with future transactions.

"Safe Harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995

Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding the Company's assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Words or phrases such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "targets," "will likely result," "will continue," "may," "could" or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, DDi's ability to extend its presence in other markets which it believes are less vulnerable to other manufacturers. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed. We caution that while we make such statements in good faith and we believe such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in records, and other data available from third parties, we cannot assure you that the Company's projections will be achieved. In addition to other factors and matters discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, some important factors that could cause actual results or outcomes for DDi or its subsidiaries to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements include changes in general economic conditions in the markets in which we may compete and fluctuations in demand in the electronics industry; the Company's ability to sustain historical margins; increased competition; increased costs; loss or retirement of key members of management; increases in the Company's cost of borrowings or unavailability of additional debt or equity capital on terms considered reasonable by management; and adverse state, federal or foreign legislation or regulation or adverse determinations by regulators. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors.
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