-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, R/k+vFKhig6WROIKrog1hjHUgh1zO7BJGorrRNhqHZjzXidmSYIFeCKjvhcMIviO 1+pO8vbHj6m/DgggyDtNPA== 0000950133-08-001974.txt : 20080513 0000950133-08-001974.hdr.sgml : 20080513 20080513170001 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950133-08-001974 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080513 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080513 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000003952 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ORDNANCE & ACCESSORIES, (NO VEHICLES/GUIDED MISSILES) [3480] IRS NUMBER: 042281015 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11376 FILM NUMBER: 08828336 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8000 TOWERS CRESCENT DR STREET 2: SUITE 260 CITY: VIENNA STATE: VA ZIP: 22182 BUSINESS PHONE: 7038475268 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8000 TOWERS CRESCENT DRIVE STREET 2: STE 750 CITY: VIENNA STATE: VA ZIP: 22182 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ALLIED RESEARCH CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ALLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19880601 10-Q 1 w58343e10vq.htm THE ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP, INC e10vq
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008
 
 
Commission File Number: 1-11376
 
The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
     
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  04-2281015
(I.R.S. Employer Number)
 
8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 260
Vienna, Virginia 22182
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 
(703) 847-5268
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
             
Large accelerated filer o
  Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company þ
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of March 31, 2008: 8,021,491.
 


 

 
THE ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP, INC.
 
INDEX
 
                 
        PAGE
        NUMBER
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION — UNAUDITED
 
Item 1.
    Financial Statements (Unaudited)        
        Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007     2  
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007     3  
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007     4  
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007     5  
        Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     7  
 
Item 2.
    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     24  
 
Item 3.
    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     36  
 
Item 4T.
    Controls and Procedures     36  
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
    Legal Proceedings     37  
 
Item 1A.
    Risk Factors     37  
 
Item 2.
    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     37  
 
Item 3.
    Defaults Upon Senior Securities     37  
 
Item 4.
    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     37  
 
Item 5.
    Other Information     37  
 
Item 6.
    Exhibits     38  
Signatures
    39  


 

The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2008     2007(a)  
 
ASSETS
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 18,353     $ 21,750  
Restricted cash
    13,965       13,052  
Accounts receivable, net
    8,713       9,339  
Costs and accrued earnings on uncompleted contracts
    54,851       39,313  
Inventories, net
    29,745       24,706  
Prepaid and other current assets
    4,854       4,194  
Assets held for sale
          4,599  
                 
Total current assets
    130,481       116,953  
                 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    25,682       25,059  
                 
Other Assets
               
Intangible assets, net
    7,733       8,011  
Goodwill
    9,932       9,932  
Other assets
    429       296  
                 
Total other assets
    18,094       18,239  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 174,257     $ 160,251  
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Current maturities of senior secured convertible notes
  $ 20,584     $ 13,610  
Bank overdraft facility
    11,645       7,239  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    9,950       4,133  
Accounts payable
    21,838       16,806  
Accrued liabilities
    19,005       15,871  
Belgium social security
    6,396       8,307  
Customer deposits
    25,374       26,835  
Income taxes
    4,066       3,680  
Liabilities held for sale
          2,051  
                 
Total current liabilities
    118,858       98,532  
                 
LONG TERM OBLIGATIONS
               
Long-term debt, less current maturities and unamortized discount
    9,458       9,439  
Senior secured convertible notes, less current maturities
          5,782  
Derivative instrument
    224       183  
Other long-term liabilities
    706       660  
                 
Total long-term obligations
    10,388       16,064  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    129,246       114,596  
                 
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
               
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
           
Common stock, par value, $.10 per share; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 8,021,491 at March 31, 2008 and 8,013,161 at December 31, 2007
    802       801  
Capital in excess of par value
    55,531       55,355  
Retained deficit
    (31,204 )     (27,909 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    19,882       17,408  
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    45,011       45,655  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 174,257     $ 160,251  
                 
 
 
(a) Condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007, has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)
 
                 
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
Revenue
  $ 30,101     $ 9,439  
Cost and expenses
               
Cost of sales
    22,739       10,487  
Selling and administrative
    6,496       6,970  
Research and development
    1,087       666  
                 
Operating loss
    (221 )     (8,684 )
                 
Other income (expenses)
               
Interest income
    168       262  
Interest expense
    (1,800 )     (2,821 )
Net loss on fair value of senior convertible notes and warrants
    (1,233 )     (3,374 )
Other-net
    (50 )     20  
                 
      (2,915 )     (5,913 )
                 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (3,136 )     (14,597 )
Income tax expense
    130       7  
                 
Loss from continuing operations
    (3,266 )     (14,604 )
                 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
               
Gain on sale of subsidiaries
    113        
Loss from discontinued operations
    (142 )     (3,250 )
                 
      (29 )     (3,250 )
                 
NET LOSS
  $ (3,295 )   $ (17,854 )
                 
Loss per share — basic and diluted:
               
Net loss from continuing operations
  $ (0.41 )   $ (2.26 )
Net loss from discontinued operations
    (0.00 )     (0.50 )
                 
Total loss per share — basic and diluted
  $ (0.41 )   $ (2.76 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares:
               
Basic and Diluted
    8,013,156       6,469,969  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)
 
                                                         
                                  Accumulated
       
    Preferred
    Common Stock     Capital
    Retained
    Other
    Total
 
    Stock, No
          $.10
    in Excess
    Earnings
    Comprehensive
    Stockholders’
 
    Par Value     Shares     Par value     of Par value     (Deficit)     (Loss) Income     Equity  
 
Balance at January 1, 2007
  $       6,440,944     $ 644     $ 43,312     $ (6,631 )   $ 18,022     $ 55,347  
Common stock awards
          59,986       6       710                       716  
Retired stocks
          (1,668 )           (14 )                 (14 )
Employee stock purchase plan purchases
          47,431       4       358                   362  
Common stock converted from Notes
          150,500       15       1,392                   1,407  
Common stock issued to noteholders
          1,288,000       129       9,415                   9,544  
Directors’ deferred stock compensation
                      (275 )                 (275 )
Issue of stock options
                      216                   216  
Exercise of warrants
            27,968       3       241                   244  
Comprehensive loss:
                                                       
Net loss for the twelve months ended
                            (21,278 )           (21,278 )
Currency translation adjustment related to sale of The VSK Group
                                  (4,491 )     (4,491 )
Currency translation adjustment
                                            3,877       3,877  
                                                         
Total comprehensive loss
                                                    (21,892 )
                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2007
  $       8,013,161     $ 801     $ 55,355     $ (27,909 )   $ 17,408     $ 45,655  
Common stock awards
          (150 )           95                   95  
Retired stocks
          (1,351 )           (9 )                 (9 )
Employee stock purchase plan purchases
          9,831       1       57                   58  
Issue of stock options
                      15                   15  
Directors’ deferred stock compensation
                      18                   18  
Comprehensive loss:
                                                       
Net loss for the three months ended
                            (3,295 )           (3,295 )
Currency translation adjustment
                                  2,474       2,474  
                                                         
Total comprehensive loss
                                                    (821 )
                                                         
Balance at March 31, 2008
  $       8,021,491     $ 802     $ 55,531     $ (31,204 )   $ 19,882     $ 45,011  
                                                         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars)
 
                 
    Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
Cash flows from operating activities
               
Net loss
  $ (3,295 )   $ (17,854 )
Less: Gain on sale of subsidiaries
    (113 )      
Discontinued operations, net of tax
    142       3,250  
                 
Loss from continuing operations
    (3,266 )     (14,604 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities, net of divestitures:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,772       1,572  
Amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs
    29       153  
Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets
    217       (12 )
Net loss related to fair value of notes and warrants
    1,233       3,374  
Provision for estimated losses on contracts
    (27 )     138  
Provision for warranty reserves, uncollectible accounts and inventory obsolescence
    148       619  
Common stock and stock option awards
    119       564  
Deferred director stock awards
    18       (329 )
(Increase) decrease in operating assets and increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of effects from discontinued businesses
               
Restricted cash
    19       (62 )
Accounts receivable
    1,081       2,453  
Costs and accrued earnings on uncompleted contracts
    (12,072 )     (1,053 )
Inventories
    (3,519 )     (1,197 )
Prepaid and other current assets
    (777 )     158  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    3,559       5,744  
Deferred revenue
    229       (1,465 )
Customer deposits
    (3,413 )     (1,666 )
Deferred compensation
    13       (24 )
Income taxes
    128       (351 )
                 
Net cash used in operating activities — continuing operations
    (14,509 )     (5,988 )
Net cash provided by operating activities — discontinued operations
          1,928  
                 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (14,509 )     (4,060 )
                 


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    Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Capital expenditures
    (651 )     (662 )
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries
    2,433        
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    14       12  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — continuing operations
    1,796       (650 )
Net cash used in investing activities — discontinued operations
          (450 )
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    1,796       (1,100 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft
    3,678       (5,751 )
Principal payments on long-term borrowing
          (838 )
Repayment on capital lease obligations
    (296 )     (539 )
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
    5,092       (525 )
Proceeds from employee stock purchases
    49       9  
Retirement of stock
    (9 )      
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities — continuing operations
    8,514       (7,644 )
Net cash used in financing activities — discontinued operations
          (20 )
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    8,514       (7,664 )
                 
Net change in cash of discontinued operations
          (54 )
Effects of exchange rate on cash
    802       (51 )
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (3,397 )     (12,929 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    21,750       16,397  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 18,353     $ 3,468  
                 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow information
               
Cash paid during the period for
               
Interest
  $ 1,275     $ 1,806  
Taxes
  $ 37     $ 441  
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
               
Capital leases
  $     $ 2  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2008
(Thousands of Dollars)
 
NOTE 1 — CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
The Allied Defense Group Inc. (“Allied” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation is a strategic portfolio of defense and security businesses, with presence in worldwide markets, offering both government and commercial customers leading edge products and services. These products and services are marketed to the ordnance and electronic security markets.
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company. We have continued to follow the accounting policies disclosed in the consolidated financial statements included in our 2007 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all necessary adjustments and reclassifications (all of which are of a normal, recurring nature) that are necessary for fair presentation for the periods presented.
 
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
 
It is suggested that these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s latest shareholders’ annual report (Form 10-K) for the period ending December 31, 2007.
 
As discussed in Note 15, the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of SeaSpace, The VSK Group and Titan Dynamics Systems, previously reported in the Other operating segment, the ES segment and the AWE segment, respectively, have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. SeaSpace was sold by the Company in July 2007, The VSK Group in September 2007 and Titan in March 2008. Unless otherwise indicated, all disclosures in the notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements relate to the Company’s continuing operations.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
During 2007, the Company faced liquidity challenges mainly resulting from the reduction of revenues and significant operating losses at MECAR, financing costs associated with registration delay penalties and interest premiums paid to the holders of its Convertible Notes, legal and restructuring costs associated with alleged events of default with the Convertible Note holders and the issuance of new Convertible Notes in June and July 2007, operational restructuring activities at MECAR and NSM to reduce the fixed cost base of those operations, and the continuing use of cash at several of the Company’s smaller US-based subsidiaries.
 
In July 2007, MECAR received substantial replenishment contracts from several customers for approximately $170,000 with approximately half of that amount due to ship within the following twelve months which required a working capital investment in the second half of 2007. Further, MECAR has obtained substantial additional orders over the last eight months, including a multiyear contract for $43,500.
 
The Company managed through its cash liquidity issues in 2007 by issuing an additional $15,376 of Convertible Notes in June and July 2007 and from cash generated as a result of the divestitures of SeaSpace in July 2007 and The VSK Group in September 2007. SeaSpace generated net proceeds of $674 while the VSK group generated net proceeds of $21,894, after repayment of $19,949 to the Note holders, pursuant to the terms of the senior convertible notes.
 
During 2007, as MECAR worked to secure its new multi-year sales contract and reduce its fixed cost base, MECAR was also working on restructuring its credit facility. MECAR has failed to be in compliance


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
with annual covenant requirements for the facility at December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 although MECAR did obtain debt waivers for 2005 and 2006. MECAR and the banking group have agreed to a waiver for 2007. In April 2008, MECAR reached an agreement with its existing bank group regarding the credit facility. The agreement provided for an expansion of the total credit facility from approximately $67,703 (€42,850) to $72,088 (€45,625). The credit facility was restructured and the portion designated for tax prepayments was terminated. The agreement provides for a cash line of $16,116 (€10,200) and performance bond and advance payment guarantee line of $55,972 (€35,425). This agreement would require a partial repayment of MECAR’s cash line of $8,058 (€5,100) in July 2008 and the remainder to be repaid by November 30, 2008. The performance bond and advance payment guarantee line expires on December 31, 2008. In addition, in April 2008, MECAR’s bankgroup received local government support that will guarantee an additional portion of MECAR’s performance bonds and advance payment guarantees from May through November 2008. This additional guarantee will reduce the required restricted cash balances at MECAR and allow the Company to fund MECAR through its critical working capital expansion period. This agency began guaranteeing approximately 50% of MECAR’s new performance bonds and advance payment guarantees in July 2007. The Company’s cash projections for 2008 show that the Company, principally through MECAR, should be able to generate cash from operations in 2008.
 
In addition, as described in Note 7 of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company’s Convertible Notes have a put feature that allows the holders to put the notes back to the Company on December 26, 2008 and/or January 19, 2009 based on the date of issuance. As of April 2008, the principal outstanding balance of senior secured convertible notes was $19,876. The Company is currently evaluating strategic alternatives and may look to sell another of its subsidiaries to ensure it has the funds available to meet this put feature. The put feature requires the holders of the senior convertible notes to give at least 75 days notice of their intent to enforce this feature.
 
At March 31, 2008, the Company had $18,353 in cash on hand. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company used $14,509 of cash for operating activities from continuing operations mainly related to increases in inventory and costs and accrued earnings or uncompleted contracts at MECAR as it began to perform on its substantial backlog. The Company does not anticipate continuing to use cash at this level for the remainder of 2008 as MECAR will increase its billings as the contracts in progress are shipped and generate cash on these collections beginning in the third and fourth quarter of 2008.
 
In general, the Company believes, that it has adequate cash sources to fund operations in 2008 based on its strong current backlog and its history of performing on a profitable basis when backlog is substantial. Unless the Company successfully divests of another of its subsidiaries or refinances the terms of the convertible note holders “put”, either with the existing note holders or with new investors, the Company will have insufficient cash available to fund operations into 2009. As noted above MECAR’s credit facility has been refinanced for 2008 borrowing requirements. In the third quarter of 2008, management will begin the process of securing a long-term credit facility solution for MECAR. Management believes, based on MECAR’s historic performance when it has substantial backlog as well as its operating performance from the fourth quarter of 2007 to current, that adequate opportunities will be available to find a long-term solution for MECAR’s credit needs.
 
While the Company is looking to secure long-term MECAR financing, there can be no assurance that:
 
  •  The Company will be successful securing MECAR long-term financing.
 
  •  The Company will be successful in taking necessary steps to be in a position to satisfy a potential “put” of its senior secured convertible notes which may be made in December 2008 or January 2009.
 
  •  The Company will be successful in its restructuring and turnaround efforts at its subsidiaries.
 
  •  The Company will be able to meet the financial debt covenants of its debt instruments.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
 
The Company has less than $500 of firm commitments for capital expenditures outstanding as of March 31, 2008. No additional capital commitments are necessary to support the Company’s 2008 revenue projections.
 
Reclassification
 
Certain items previously reported in specific financial statement captions have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
 
NOTE 2 — PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
 
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Allied Defense Group, Inc. (“Allied” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as follows:
 
  •  ARC Europe, S.A. (“ARC Europe”), a Belgian company,
 
  •  Allied Research Corporation Limited (“Limited”), an inactive United Kingdom company,
 
  •  News/Sports Microwave Rental, Inc. (“NSM”), a California corporation,
 
  •  Titan Dynamics Systems, Inc. (“Titan”), a Texas corporation (Discontinued Operation),
 
  •  SeaSpace Corporation (“SeaSpace”), a California corporation (Discontinued Operation),
 
  •  MECAR USA, Inc. (“MECAR USA”), a Delaware corporation,
 
  •  Allied Technology, LLC (“Allied Technology”), a Maryland limited liability company (Discontinued Operation), and
 
  •  Global Microwave Systems, Inc (GMS), a California corporation.
 
ARC Europe includes its wholly-owned subsidiaries MECAR S.A. (“MECAR”), Sedachim S.I. S.A., Hendrickx S.A., and The VSK Group. The VSK Group (Discontinued Operation) is comprised of VSK Electronics N.V. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Télé Technique Générale S.A., Intelligent Data Capturing Systems (IDCS) N.V., VIGITEC S.A. and CMS Security Systems.
 
The Company operates in two primary operating segments, which are outlined below:
 
Ammunition & Weapons Effects.  This segment includes the Belgium subsidiary MECAR and the U.S. subsidiary MECAR USA. MECAR and MECAR USA focus on ammunition, light weapons and some pyrotechnic devices. Titan and Allied Technology were previously included in this segment. Titan designs, manufactures and sells an extensive line of battlefield effects simulators. Titan and Allied Technology were sold on March 17, 2008 and have been eliminated from all segment reporting.
 
Electronic Security.  This segment includes the operations of NSM and GMS. The Electronic Security (ES) segment provides products in the areas of security systems, surveillance and electronic data transmission. NSM designs, manufactures, distributes and services industrial and law enforcement security products and systems. GMS designs and manufactures miniature and sub-miniature FM and digital transmitters, receivers, and related equipment for investigative, surveillance, and security applications, and live TV news/sports/entertainment coverage. The VSK Group was previously included in this segment. The VSK Group designs, manufactures, sells and installs security systems for government and private industry. The VSK Group was sold in September 2007 and has been eliminated from all segment reporting.
 
Other.  This segment consisted solely of SeaSpace which provides products in the area of environmental monitoring. SeaSpace designs, manufactures, distributes and services weather and environmental satellite


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
ground reception systems. SeaSpace was sold in July 2007 and has been eliminated from all segment reporting.
 
Allied, the parent company, provides management and business development services to its subsidiaries and has no operating activities. Significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
NOTE 3 — ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND COSTS AND ACCRUED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
 
Accounts receivable at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are comprised as follows:
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2008     2007  
 
Direct and indirect receivables from governments
  $ 5,964     $ 3,529  
Commercial and other receivables
    3,464       6,485  
                 
      9,428       10,014  
Less:Allowance for doubtful receivables
    (715 )     (675 )
                 
    $ 8,713     $ 9,339  
                 
 
Receivables from governments and government agencies are generally due within 30 days of shipment, less a 10% hold back provision which is generally due within 90 days. Since these receivables are typically supported by letters of credit or other guarantees, no provision for doubtful accounts is deemed necessary. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts on commercial receivables, which is determined based on historical experience and management’s expectations of future losses. Losses have historically been within management’s expectations.
 
Costs and accrued earnings on uncompleted contracts totaled $54,851 and $39,313 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Revenues recognized on the contracts in progress for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $26,786 and $7,956, respectively.
 
NOTE 4 — INVENTORIES
 
Inventories at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are comprised as follows:
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2008     2007  
 
Raw materials
  $ 14,962     $ 13,902  
Work in process
    15,735       11,582  
Finished goods
    1,865       1,749  
                 
      32,562       27,233  
Less reserve for obsolescence
    (2,817 )     (2,527 )
                 
    $ 29,745     $ 24,706  
                 
 
NOTE 5 — GOODWILL
 
The Company had goodwill of $9,932 at both March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007. The goodwill is solely from the ES Segment and is comprised of $6,437 related to GMS and $3,495 related to NSM. As required by SFAS No. 142, the Company performs, at the component level of the segments, a review each year or earlier if an indicator of potential impairment of goodwill exists. The impairment review is based on a discounted cash flow approach that uses estimates of future cash flows discounted at the Company’s weighted average cost of capital. The estimates used are consistent with the plans and estimates that the Company uses


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
to manage the underlying businesses. No impairment is recorded at either March 31, 2008 or December 31, 2007.
 
NOTE 6 — BANK OVERDRAFT CREDIT FACILITY
 
MECAR is obligated under an agreement (the Agreement), modified in April 2008, with its foreign banking syndicate that provides credit facilities of up to €45,625 (approximately $72,088) primarily for bank guarantees including performance bonds, letters of credit and similar instruments required for specific sales contracts, as well as a line of credit for working capital. The Agreement provides for certain bank charges and fees as the facility is used, plus fees of 2% of guarantees issued and quarterly fees at an annual rate of 1.25% of guarantees outstanding. These fees are charged to interest expense. The Agreement requires that MECAR maintain certain financial covenants. As of December 31, 2007, MECAR was not in compliance with the facility covenants due to violations of the financial performance covenants. In April 2008, MECAR obtained a waiver from the bank group for this 2007 noncompliance. In April 2008, the Company reached an agreement to extend and expand the credit facility until November 30, 2008. This agreement would require a partial repayment of MECAR’s cash line of $8,058 (€5,100) in July 2008 and the remainder to be repaid by November 30, 2008.
 
Effective July 1, 2007, a local Belgian regional agency began providing guarantees up to 50% of MECAR’s credit requirements relative to performance bonds and advance payment guarantees, to reduce the exposure of the existing bank group. In April 2008, MECAR’s bankgroup received additional temporary local support from the agency to provide additional guarantees on the performance bonds and advance payment guarantees from May to November 2008. These additional guarantees will allow MECAR to reduce its restricted cash requirements by approximately $9,480 (€6,000) in the temporary period.
 
As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, guarantees and performance bonds of approximately $44,145 and $37,523, respectively, were outstanding. Advances for working capital provided for under the bank overdraft facility and notes payable, amounted to $11,645 and $7,239 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. In addition to the bank overdraft position, the cash line of the facility was also expanded by a note payable to the bank group that is more fully described in Note 7. Advances under the Agreement are secured by restricted cash of approximately $13,739 and $12,838, at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. MECAR is generally required under the terms of its contracts with foreign governments and its distributor to provide performance bonds and advance payment guarantees. The credit facility agreement is used to provide these financial guarantees and places restrictions on certain cash deposits and other liens on MECAR’s assets. In addition, certain customers make advance deposits and require MECAR’s bank to restrict up to forty percent of the advance deposit as collateral. Amounts outstanding are also collateralized by the letters of credit received under the contracts financed, and a pledge of all of MECAR’s assets. The credit facility agreement will expire on December 31, 2008.


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
 
Long-term obligations as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consist of the following:
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2008     2007  
 
Fair value of Senior secured convertible notes
  $ 20,584     $ 19,392  
Note related to GMS acquisition, less unamortized discount
    3,282       3,252  
SOGEPA loan
    9,480       8,837  
Bank note payable
    5,372        
Capital leases and other
    1,274       1,483  
                 
Total long-term debt
    39,992       32,964  
Less current maturities
    (30,534 )     (17,743 )
                 
Long-term debt, less current maturities and unamortized discount
  $ 9,458     $ 15,221  
                 
 
On March 9, 2006, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with four purchasers for the private placement of senior subordinated convertible notes (the “Initial Notes”) in the principal amount of $30,000 and related warrants to purchase common stock of the Company (the “2006 Transactions”). In connection with the 2006 Transactions, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the purchasers to file a registration statement to cover the resale of the common stock related to the Notes and warrants.
 
During the period February 20, 2007 through March 23, 2007, the Company received separate letters from each of the four purchasers asserting the existence of an event of default under the Initial Notes. In addition, one of the purchasers filed suit against the Company based on the alleged default. The terms of the convertible debt facility that was put in place in March 2006 required the Company to have an effective registration statement with the SEC for the resale of the common stock underlying the convertible debt and warrants issued in the Transactions by January 28, 2007. The Company failed to meet this deadline and paid $900 in the three months ended March 31, 2007 related to these continuing delays. The terms of the Initial Notes further provided that the Company would be in default if the registration statement for the shares of common stock was not effective by March 29, 2007. The Company did not have an effective registration statement by this date. On or after March 31, 2007, all four note holders, by separate letter, alleged an additional event of default based on the Company’s failure to timely effect the registration of shares of the Company’s common stock. The terms of the Initial Notes provide, in the event of default, the holders have the right to demand redemption at a price equal to the sum of the face value of the notes, accrued and unpaid interest and a redemption premium equal to 25% of the face value of the notes or $7,500. Furthermore, the terms of the Initial Notes provided that the interest rate will increase to the default rate of 12.5% per annum from the stated rate of 7.5% for the duration of the term of the agreements and the Company would continue to be subject to interest penalties of $300 per month until the registration statement was declared effective. After March 29, 2007, the Company incurred an additional $300 of interest penalties for the month of April and $904 of interest expense of which $362 related to the increase in the interest rate to the default rate.
 
On June 19, 2007, the Company and each of the purchasers entered into an Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”) to refinance the terms of the original transaction and to provide for the issuance of additional convertible notes totaling up to $15,376. Pursuant to the Amendment Agreement, each purchaser agreed to withdraw the alleged events of default and the one purchaser agreed to dismiss the lawsuit.
 
Senior secured convertible notes.  The Company entered into the Amendment Agreement with each purchaser whereby the Company exchanged the Initial Notes in the principal amount of $30,000 and $1,204 of unpaid and accrued interest and penalties for Senior Secured Convertible Notes (the “Amended Notes”) in the


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
principal amount of $27,204 and 1,288,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Exchange Transaction”). In addition, the Amendment Agreement provided for the issuance of an additional $15,376 of Senior Secured Convertible Notes (the “New Notes”). On June 26, 2007, the Company closed on its first phase of the financing whereby it executed the Exchange Transaction and issued $5,376 of New Notes (“First Closing”). On July 19, 2007, mainly as a result of the announcement of a significant new sales contract by MECAR on July 11, 2007, the Company closed on the second phase of financing whereby it issued an additional $10,000 of New Notes (“Second Closing”).
 
The Company elected to carry both the Initial Notes and the Amended Notes at fair value under SFAS 155. At June 26, 2007, the Company determined the fair value of the Initial Notes was $36,979. In determining fair value, the Company considers all available information, including the terms of any potential settlement and/or modification and the probability of such settlement and/or modification occurring. As a result, the carrying amount of the Initial Notes immediately prior to the closing of the Exchange Transaction reflected the settlement provisions of Amendment Agreement so that the fair value of the Initial Notes immediately prior to the Exchange Transaction equaled the fair value of the common stock issued of $9,544 plus the fair value of the Amended Notes of $27,435.
 
In connection with the Amendment Agreement, the Company incurred debt issue costs of $1,707 of which $1,306 was paid and the remaining $401 was included in the principal of the New Notes. These debt issue costs were expensed immediately upon execution of the Amendment Agreement as interest expense. The Amended and New Notes, the “Notes”, mature on June 26, 2010, subject to the right of the purchasers to demand payment eighteen months after closing (this means December 26, 2008 for the notes issued on June 26, 2007 and January 19, 2009 for the notes issued on July 19, 2007). The Notes accrue interest at 8.95%, with accrued interest payable quarterly in arrears. The Company has the option to convert interest through December 31, 2007 to debt principal; thereafter, all interest must be paid in cash or in shares of the Company’s common stock. The Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the conversion price of $9.35 per share, subject to certain standard anti-dilution provisions and an adjustment for stock splits. Upon a change of control, as defined in the Notes or in the event the Company sells both its MECAR S.A. and The VSK Group subsidiaries, the holders will have certain redemption rights.
 
The Notes are secured by a first lien on all assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries; a pledge of the stock of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries; and a pledge of 65% of the stock of certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. The Company is required to comply with certain financial covenants based on the Company’s financial performance commencing with the Company’s financial performance for the third quarter of 2007 and is limited in its ability to incur any additional indebtedness. In addition, the Notes contain cross-default provisions. Such provisions specifically exclude the Company’s current non-compliance of MECAR’s credit facility covenants.
 
In connection with the Amendment Agreement, the Company also entered into an Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement which required the Company to have an effective registration statement with the SEC for the resale of the common stock underlying the convertible notes within 365 days of initial closing of the Amendment Agreement or June 26, 2008 (“the Effectiveness Deadline”). The Amended Registration Rights Agreement provided for additional interest and penalties in the event the Company failed to have the registration statement effective within the required time frame. On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FSP 00-19-2 Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements. Prior to adopting FSP 00-19-2, the Company’s policy was to accrue liquidated damages when incurred. In accordance with FSP 00-19-2, the Company accrued for interest penalties under FAS 5 Accounting for Contingencies when probable and estimable. At January 1, 2007, liquidated damages under the Initial Note Registration Rights Agreement were not probable or estimable. As of December 31, 2007, the Company did not believe that such liquidated damages under the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement are probable or estimable and, as such, no accrual was made. Effective February 15, 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued new


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
provisions with regards to Rule 144. These provisions allowed a non-affiliate to resell restricted securities such as the securities underlying the Notes after a six-monthly holding period as long as the Company was current in its SEC filings or after a one year holding period without any restrictions. The Company has reached an agreement with the holders of the Notes to suspend its efforts to register the securities that were required to be registered pursuant to the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreements. The Company was no longer subject to these liquidating damages as provided in the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreements.
 
The Company determined that the Notes are hybrid instruments that could be carried at fair value, with any changes in fair value reported as gains or losses in subsequent periods.
 
The Company determined the fair value of the Notes at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was as follows:
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2008     2007  
 
Amended Notes
  $ 13,936     $ 13,134  
First Closing of New Notes
    505       476  
Second Closing of New Notes
    6,143       5,782  
                 
    $ 20,584     $ 19,392  
                 
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, a loss related to the calculated fair values of the Amended Notes, First Closing and Second Closing of New Notes as compared to the respective fair values at December 31, 2007 was $1,192. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, a loss related to the calculated fair values of the Initial Notes and warrants as compared to the fair values at December 31, 2006 was $3,374.
 
The face value of the amount owed on the Notes as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was as follows:
 
         
    Amount  
 
Amended Notes
  $ 13,763  
First Closing of New Notes
    499  
Second Closing of New Notes
    6,095  
         
    $ 20,357  
         
 
Warrants  On March 6, 2006, in conjunction with the issuance of the Initial Notes, the Company issued detachable warrants to the purchasers exercisable for an aggregate of 226,800 shares of Allied common stock. The warrants are exercisable for a term of five years at an exercise price of $27.68 per share, subject to anti-dilution provisions similar to the provisions set forth in the Notes and expire on March 9, 2011. The original exercisable shares of 226,800 and exercise price of $27.68 was adjusted to 349,297 and $17.97, respectively, to account for the December 2006 Private Placement and the Amendment Agreement. The warrants did not meet the requirement for equity classification in accordance with EITF 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Instruments Index to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock, mainly because the warrants are required to settle in registered shares of the Company’s common stock. The warrants were recorded as liabilities and are being recorded and carried at the fair value of the instrument. At March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company determined the fair value of the warrants was $224 and $183, respectively. For the three months ended March 31. 2008, the Company recorded a loss related to the calculated fair value adjustment of the warrants of $41 as compared to the calculated fair value of the warrants at December 31, 2007.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
Loan for Global Microwave Systems acquisition.  On November 1, 2005, the Company entered into a $6,700 loan to fund the acquisition of GMS with the prior owner of GMS. There are no significant covenants. The loan was originally payable in installments over three years bearing interest at the rate of 7.5% per year payable quarterly. On October 11, 2006, the loan was amended to defer the first installment of principal payment of $1,675 from November 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007. The Company repaid one half of the first installment of $1,675 or $838 in February 2007. On February 12, 2007, the loan was further amended to defer, until the earlier of MECAR’s receipt of a down payment on its impending contract or July 1, 2007 (“Deferral Period”), one half of the first installment payment which was due on January 31, 2007. In July 2007, the Company paid the second half of the first installment of $838. During the term of the Deferral Period, the interest rate on the entire loan was increased to 9% per year and an additional $20 per full or partial month during the Deferral Period of interest was due. The Company evaluated both amendments pursuant to the terms of EITF 96-19 Debtor’s Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt Instruments and concluded that neither met the definition of a substantially different debt modification. Therefore, no gain or loss was recorded as a result of either modification. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company incurred additional interest of $40 for the Deferral Period. On October 31, 2007, the Company repaid the scheduled principal due amount of $1,675. The outstanding balance of the loan was $3,350 at both March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007. The unamortized discount of the note was $68 and $98 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
 
SOGEPA Loan.  On December 20, 2007, MECAR entered into a €6,000 (approximately $9,480) loan agreement with the Société Wallonne de Gestion et de Participations (“SOGEPA”), a local Belgian regional agency to provide MECAR with a working capital line of credit. The loan matures on December 20, 2012 and accrues interest at 4.95% per year. Quarterly interest payments are due during the first year of the loan, with quarterly principal and interest payments due thereafter. The loan is secured by a mortgage covering property owned by MECAR. As part of the loan, MECAR is required to maintain certain capital requirements as defined in the loan agreement. MECAR paid debt issues costs of $141 in connection with the loan which is being amortized over the term of the loan. The unamortized debt issue cost was $144 and $141 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. The outstanding balance due on the loan was $9,480 and $8,837 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
 
Bank note payable.  At March 31, 2008 MECAR borrowed $5,372 and issued a note to MECAR’s bank group in lieu of borrowing under revolving overdraft portions of the cash facility.
 
Capital lease and other.  The Company is also obligated on various vehicle, equipment, capital lease obligations and other loans. The notes and leases are generally secured by the assets acquired, bear interest at rates ranging from 2.92% to 10.99% and mature at various dates through 2010. In addition, NSM had a note for a vehicle of $2 and $4 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
 
Other than as disclosed above with regard to the Notes, no other debt classified as long-term contain cross-default provisions.
 
NOTE 8 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about such measurements that are permitted or required under other accounting pronouncements. While SFAS No. 157 may change the method of calculating fair value, it does not require any new fair value measurements. The SFAS No. 157 requirements for certain non-financial assets and liabilities have been deferred until the first quarter of 2009 in accordance with Financial Accounting Board Staff Position FSP 157-2. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
In accordance with SFAS No. 157, the Company determines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company generally applies the income approach to determine fair value. This method uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts.
 
SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). We classify fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
 
  •  Level 1 — Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 
  •  Level 2 — Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and amounts derived from valuation models where all significant inputs are observable in active markets
 
  •  Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s assumptions
 
For disclosure purposes, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety in the fair value hierarchy level based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
 
The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2008:
 
                                 
    Quoted Prices in
    Significant
             
    Active Markets for
    Other
    Significant
       
    Identical Assets or
    Observable
    Unobservable
       
    Liabilities (Level 1)     Inputs (Level 2)     Inputs (Level 3)     Total  
 
Liabilities
                               
Senior secured convertible notes
  $     $ 20,584     $     $ 20,584  
Derivative instrument
          224             224  
                                 
    $     $ 20,808     $     $ 20,808  
                                 
 
The fair values of the Company’s senior secured convertible notes and warrants disclosed above are primarily derived from valuation models where significant inputs such as historical price and volatility of the Company’s stock as well as U.S. Treasury Bill rates are observable in active markets. The Company has determined such inputs to be a Level 2 measurement as defined previously.


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
NOTE 9 — EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share excludes potential common shares and is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share includes the effects of stock options, warrants, restricted stock (unvested stock awards) and convertible debentures, if such effect is dilutive. The table below shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively:
 
                 
    Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
Net loss from continuing operations
  $ (3,266 )   $ (14,604 )
Net loss from discontinued operations
    (29 )     (3,250 )
                 
Net loss
  $ (3,295 )   $ (17,854 )
                 
Weighted average number of basic and diluted shares
    8,013,156       6,469,969  
Basic and diluted net loss per share from continuing operations
  $ (0.41 )   $ (2.26 )
Basic and diluted net earnings per share from discontinued operations
    (0.00 )     (0.50 )
                 
Total
  $ (0.41 )   $ (2.76 )
                 
 
At March 31, 2008, the Company has excluded convertible notes and warrants of 2,177,176 and 411,593, respectively, since their effect would be anti-dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, convertible notes, stock options and warrants of 1,160,548, 43,215, and 302,316, respectively were excluded from the calculation of earnings per share since their effect would be anti-dilutive.
 
NOTE 10 — COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
A summary of the components of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:
 
                 
    Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
Net loss
  $ (3,295 )   $ (17,854 )
Currency Translation Adjustment
    2,474       741  
                 
Comprehensive loss
  $ (821 )   $ (17,113 )
                 
 
The currency translation adjustment for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 resulted from the 14% change in the value of the Euro during the respective periods.
 
NOTE 11 — SHARE- BASED COMPENSATION
 
Total share-based compensation was $182 (including outside directors compensation of $63) and $262 (including outside directors compensation of $74) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The share-based compensation expense for the period includes costs associated with stock options, restricted stock grants, and the compensatory element of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company granted options to purchase 20,000 shares of its common stock. No restricted shares of its common stock were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2008. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. The weighted-average fair values of each option at the date of grant during the


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
three months ended March 31, 2008 were $2.67. The weighted average assumptions used in the model for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were as follows:
 
         
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31,
 
    2008  
 
Risk free interest rate
    1.53 %
Expected volatility rate
    92.11 %
Expected life — year
    1  
Dividend yield
     
 
The risk free interest rate is equal to the U.S. Treasury Bill rate for the auction closest to period end. The expected volatility is calculated from the Company’s daily closing stock price starting with the options grant date and going back one year. The expected life in years is the vesting period of the stock options based on general Company experience that the options will be exercised upon vesting.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company granted no options but did grant 4,750 nonvested restricted shares of its common stock. In addition, 18,881 shares were issued to three directors who retired from the Company’s Board of Directors in February 2007 in settlement of the deferred compensation obligations to these directors.
 
NOTE 12 — INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
 
                 
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
Revenues from external customers
               
Ammunitions & Weapons Effects
  $ 26,795     $ 5,204  
Electronic Security
    3,306       4,235  
                 
    $ 30,101     $ 9,439  
                 
Segment profit (loss) before provision for income taxes
               
Ammunitions & Weapons Effects
  $ 1,408     $ (7,287 )
Electronic Security
    (846 )     (355 )
Corporate
    (3,698 )     (6,955 )
                 
    $ (3,136 )   $ (14,597 )
                 
 
NOTE 13 — PROVISION FOR TAXES
 
As required under Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting”, the Company has estimated its annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year 2008 and applied that rate to its income before income taxes in determining its provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. For the three months ending March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company’s consolidated annualized effective tax rate was 4% and 0%, respectively.
 
The Company adopted FIN 48 on January 1, 2007, which requires financial statement benefits to be recognized for positions taken for tax return purposes when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained. There has been no change in our financial position and results of operations due to the adoption of FIN 48.
 
As of January 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits, nor did it have any that would have an effect on the effective tax rate. Income taxes are provided based on the liability


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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
method for financial reporting purposes. No interest or penalties were accrued as of January 1, 2007 as a result of the adoption of FIN 48. For each of the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, there was no interest or penalties recorded or included in tax expense.
 
In Belgium, the Company is still open to examination by the Belgian tax authorities from 2005 forward. In the United States, the Company is still open to examination from 2004 forward, although carryforward tax attributes that were generated prior to 2003 may still be adjusted upon examination by the Belgian tax authorities if they either have been or will be utilized.
 
The determination of our consolidated provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the related valuation allowance requires management to make certain judgments and estimates. As a company with subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions, the Company is required to calculate and provide for estimated income tax liabilities for each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating current tax obligations and exposures in each jurisdiction as well as making judgments regarding the future recoverability of deferred tax assets. Changes in the estimated level of annual pre-tax income, changes in tax laws, and changes resulting from tax audits can all affect the overall effective income tax rate which, in turn, impacts the overall level of income tax expense and net income. Judgments and estimates related to the Company’s projections and assumptions are inherently uncertain; therefore, actual results could differ materially from projections.
 
Currently, the Company has significant net deferred tax assets that have a full valuation allowance in accordance with SFAS No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes. At December 31, 2007, the Company had US net operating loss carryforwards of $51,036, which will begin to expire in 2010 and foreign NOLs of approximately $79,947, which may be carried forward indefinitely. A portion of the U.S. net operating loss carryforwards are subject to limitations on the amount that can be utilized each year. The Company had foreign tax credits and alternative minimum tax credits of approximately $2,290 and $458, respectively, at December 31, 2007. The foreign tax credits will begin to expire in 2012 and the alternative minimum tax credits do not expire.
 
See Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies for disclosure on Belgian tax contingency.
 
NOTE 14 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation to Allied’s business, to which Allied or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject.
 
The Company has entered into consulting and employment agreements with certain management personnel at the Company’s subsidiaries and with certain domestic management personnel. Certain of these agreements provide for severance payments in the event of termination under certain conditions.
 
The Company’s domestic operations do not provide post employment benefits to its employees. Under Belgian labor provisions, the Company may be obligated for future severance costs for its employees. After giving effect to prior workforce reductions, current workloads, expected levels of future operations, severance policies and future severance costs, post employment benefits are not expected to be material to the Company’s financial position.
 
Indemnification Provisions.
 
On July 6, 2007, the Company signed a Stock Purchase Agreement to sell SeaSpace for $1,541 in net proceeds. The Stock Purchase Agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be required to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for liabilities, losses, costs or expenses arising out of breaches of covenants, certain breaches of representations and warranties and any actions or suits relating to the condition of the business prior to and at the time of


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
sale. Theses indemnification provisions have been capped at $1,000. At March 31, 2008, no amount has been accrued related to this indemnification as a liability is not deemed probable.
 
On September 6, 2007, ARC Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to sell The VSK Group for approximately $48,737 in cash subject to a purchase price adjustment to be determined following closing. On September 18, 2007, the Company completed the sale. The Stock Purchase Agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be required to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for any and all actions, liabilities, encumbrances, losses, damages, fines, penalties, taxes, fees, costs or expenses or amounts paid in settlement suffered or incurred arising out of any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranties made by the seller or any breach or violation of any covenants or agreements of the Company. An escrow amount of approximately $2,741 was established to satisfy any such claims. The terms of the escrow agreement provide that a portion of the remaining escrow balance in excess of $1,767 will be released on April 1, 2009 with the entire remaining balance released December 31, 2012. At March 31, 2008, the Company has fully reserved the escrow balance as it is uncertain as to the nature and timing of potential future claims, if any. Total indemnification provisions have been capped at $7,900.
 
In conjunction with the sale of The VSK Group, and pursuant to the terms of employment agreements with The VSK Group’s management team, the Company committed to pay approximately $1,767 (€1,200) as a retention bonus. Of this total retention amount, approximately $674 (€492) was paid in October 2007 and the remainder is subject to the escrow agreement terms.
 
On January 24, 2008, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell Titan for $4,750 in cash. The Company completed the sale of Titan on March 17, 2008. The Purchase Agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be required to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for losses, liabilities, damages or expenses arising for any breach of covenants, representation or warranties; income tax liabilities existing prior to closing; and violations of environmental laws. The indemnification amount can be as much as the purchase price for certain covenants but generally are capped at $950. At March 31, 2008, no amount has been accrued related to this indemnification as a liability is not deemed probable.
 
Tax Litigation
 
As part of its 2004 tax audit with the Belgian tax authorities, the Company recorded a liability of $3,810 and $3,552 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, related to tax due on unrealized/realized foreign currency gains as well as associated interest and penalties. The Company is currently negotiating in the Belgian tax court for a workable repayment arrangement to resolve the liability due.
 
Social Security Litigation
 
As of March 31, 2008, MECAR had not paid all its Belgian social security payments related to the first, second and fourth quarters of 2007. Accordingly, the Company has accrued $4,421 and $2,184 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, related to past due social security payments which includes associated interest and penalties of $296 and $276, respectively. As of March 31, 2008, MECAR accrued an additional $1,975 for social security payments related to the first quarter of 2008. MECAR has agreed to a payment plan approved by the local authorities and expects to have repaid the entire past due balance within the next twelve months. Mecar began making its payments in 2008 and through April has paid approximately $3,600 in social security payments ($1,728, net of foreign exchange gain of $28, for the first and third quarters of 2007 and $1,872, net of foreign exchange gain of $103, for the first quarter of 2008).
 
NOTE 15 — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
for all periods presented in accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. Accordingly, our results of operations for all periods presented have been reclassified to reflect SeaSpace, The VSK Group, CMS Security Systems and Titan Dynamic Systems, Inc. as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations and the assets and liabilities of such entities have been reclassified as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented.
 
SeaSpace Corporation
 
In the first quarter of 2007, the Company committed to a formal plan to sell SeaSpace, which has previously been reported in the Other segment, as part of management’s plan to dispose of certain non-strategic assets of the Company. At March 31, 2007, the Company recorded a loss of $3,878 to write down SeaSpace’s assets to fair value less costs to sell based on nonbinding offers received from potential buyers during the first quarter of 2007. The loss accrual reflects the write-off of intangible assets including goodwill.
 
On July 6, 2007, the Company signed a Stock Purchase Agreement to sell SeaSpace for $1,500 in cash. The transaction closed on July 23, 2007 and generated proceeds of $1,541, net of costs to sell of $109. No gain or loss was recognized on the closing date as the loss recorded on March 31, 2007 to write down SeaSpace’s assets to fair value less cost to sell, was adjusted on July 6, 2007 to reflect the higher sales price of the Stock Purchase Agreement. The Company did not record a significant tax expense or benefit from this transaction.
 
The VSK Group
 
In the third quarter of 2007, the Company committed to a formal plan to sell The VSK Group, which has previously been reported in the Electronic Security segment, as part of management’s continuing plan to dispose of certain non-strategic assets of the Company and reduce debt and improve the Company’s liquidity.
 
On September 6, 2007, ARC Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to sell The VSK Group for approximately $48,737 in cash subject to a purchase price adjustment to be determined following closing. The transaction closed on September 18, 2007 and generated net proceeds of $41,843. The sales price was adjusted for disposal costs which included a working capital adjustment of $62, funds held in escrow of $2,741, investment banking and legal fees of $1,730, management retention and incentive plans of $1,645 and a final purchase price adjustment of $716. The Stock Purchase Agreement requires a total of $2,741 be held in escrow to provide for certain indemnifications as stated for the Stock Purchase Agreement. At this time, the Company is not certain of all contingencies that will be identified and whether it will be able to receive any portion of the $2,741 balance. The Stock Purchase Agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be required to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for any and all actions, liabilities, encumbrances, losses, damages, fines, penalties, taxes, fees, costs or expenses or amounts paid in settlement suffered or incurred arising out of any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation or warranties made by the seller or any breach or violation of any covenants or agreements of the Company. Accordingly, such amount has not been included in the determination of the gain on sale. If these potential contingencies are resolved in favor of the Company, the additional consideration received will serve to increase the Company’s gain on the sale of The VSK Group. A gain of $29,314 was recorded at September 18, 2007. In accordance with SFAS No. 52 “Foreign Currency Translation”, the gain included $4,448 of accumulated foreign currency translation gains related to The VSK Group. The Company did not record a significant tax expense or benefit from this transaction as the gain is expected to be offset by the Company’s existing net operating loss carryforwards.
 
CMS Security Systems
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
ARC Europe. The Company committed to a plan to sell CMS Security Systems in the third quarter of 2007 as part of the decision to dispose of The VSK Group. Accordingly, the Company recorded a loss of $594 to write-off all CMS Security Systems’ remaining assets. CMS was sold to The VSK Group on January 1, 2008 for minimal consideration.
 
Titan Dynamics Systems, Inc.
 
On October 22, 2007, the Company committed to a formal plan to sell Titan, which has been previously reported in the Ammunitions & Weapons Effects segment, as part of management’s continuing plan to dispose of certain non-strategic assets of the Company. At September 30, 2007, the Company recorded a loss of $1,395 write down of Titan’s assets to fair value less costs to sell based on a nonbinding offer received from a potential buyer during the fourth quarter of 2007. On January 24, 2008, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell Titan for $4,750 in cash. An additional loss of $1,300 was recorded to reflect additional costs to sell including a separation agreement with a former Titan employee as well as additional funding provided up to the date of sale. The loss accrual reflects the write-off of Titan’s intangible assets including goodwill. The transaction closed on March 17, 2008 and generated proceeds of $2,433, net of costs to sell of $2,317. The Company did not record a significant tax expense or benefit from this transaction.
 
At March 31, 2008, there were no assets or liabilities held for sale for The VSK Group, SeaSpace, CMS, or Titan as The VSK Group, SeaSpace and Titan sale transactions had been completed and CMS was fully written off in the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
 
At December 31, 2007, only the assets and liabilities of Titan were classified as held for sale. The following is a summary of Titan’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2007:
 
         
    December 31, 2007
 
    Titan  
 
Cash
  $ 74  
Accounts receivable, net
    714  
Inventories, net
    2,219  
Other assets
    1,592  
         
Assets held for sale
  $ 4,599  
         
Accounts payable
  $ 883  
Accrued liabilities
    241  
Customer deposits
    922  
Other liabilities
    5  
         
Liabilities held for sale
  $ 2,051  
         
 
The following discloses the results of discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 for Titan:
 
         
    Titan  
 
Revenues
  $ 668  
Income (loss) before taxes
    (142 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (142 )
         
Discontinued operations, net of tax
  $ (142 )
         


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
 
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
The following discloses the results of discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007:
 
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007  
    The VSK
    CMS Security
                   
    Group     Systems     SeaSpace     Titan     Total  
 
Revenues
  $ 7,833     $ 45     $ 2,058     $ 2,276     $ 12,212  
Income (loss) before taxes
    745       (153 )     (3,609 )     55       (2,962 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
    463       (153 )     (3,610 )     50       (3,250 )
                                         
Discontinued operations, net of tax
  $ 463     $ (153 )   $ (3,610 )   $ 50     $ (3,250 )
                                         
 
NOTE 16 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
On March 17, 2008, the Company sold its wholly owned subsidiary, Titan Dynamics Systems, Inc., for net cash proceeds of $2,433. Pursuant to the terms of the Amendment Agreement, each of the purchasers of the Senior Secured Convertible Notes were offered the opportunity to have the Company redeem up to $1,007 of the Notes. Two of the purchasers elected to receive $481 of these net proceeds, thereby reducing the Company’s debt and the potential number of common shares the Company may have to issue upon conversion of the Notes. On April 2, 2008, these redemption amounts were paid to two of the note holders.


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
March 31, 2008
(Thousands of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Overview
 
Allied is a strategic portfolio of defense and security businesses, with presence in worldwide markets, offering both government and commercial customers’ leading edge products and services. The Company has two main reporting segments, the Ammunition & Weapons Effects (AWE) segment and the Electronic Security (ES) segment. In addition, the Company had a third, Other segment, that solely consisted of the Company’s SeaSpace subsidiary. In July 2007, September 2007 and March 2008, the Company sold SeaSpace, The VSK Group, and Titan, respectively. Accordingly, the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of SeaSpace, The VSK Group and Titan, have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented and are eliminated from the segment discussion provided below. Headquarters expenses are reported separately on the segment reporting schedules.
 
The AWE segment provides conventional ammunition and other training devices to the U.S. military and 30 countries worldwide, dealing with defense departments or ministries of defense in US/European Community approved sovereign entities. The ES segment encompasses a wide range of fixed and deployable systems and equipment used to address today’s security and surveillance requirements in the U.S. The ES segment markets its products to governments, law enforcement, and commercial security personnel. In addition to having distinct differences in client base and application of products, the production processes of the segments are distinct. The AWE segment constitutes manufacturing operations while the ES segment is more focused on the assembly, integration, testing and deployment of components manufactured by other suppliers.
 
  •  Ammunition & Weapons Effects segment consists of MECAR, located in Belgium, and MECAR USA, located in Marshall, TX. MECAR develops and produces medium caliber, tank, mortar and other ammunition. MECAR USA became operational in late 2005 and pursues contracts from U.S. and foreign governments for ammunition and pyrotechnics devices with a focus on the 105MM market. More recently, MECAR USA has begun purchasing and selling weapon systems and/or ammunition manufactured by others, in the form of pass through contracts for the benefit of the U.S government and other foreign governments. MECAR and MECAR USA have similar products and services, similar production processes, similar methods to sell and distribute their products and operate in a similar regulatory environment.
 
  •  Electronic Security segment consists of News Sports Microwave (NSM) and Global Microwave Systems (GMS), both located near San Diego, California. NSM designs, manufactures, installs and services industrial and law enforcement surveillance products and integrated systems for the law enforcement community and agencies of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. GMS designs and manufactures miniature and sub-miniature FM and digital transmitters, receivers, and related equipment for investigative, surveillance, and security applications, and live TV news/sports/entertainment coverage.
 
Allied, the parent Company, provides management, business development and related services to its subsidiaries and has no operating activities.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
As described in the Company’s Form 10-K filed for December 31, 2007, the Company encountered serious liquidity difficulties in 2006 and 2007. The liquidity position improved markedly in the third and fourth quarters of 2007, but the Company anticipated some liquidity challenges in the first half of 2008 as MECAR began to perform on its increased backlog. As described below, in April 2008, MECAR signed an


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agreement with the lenders in its credit facility to finance MECAR until November 30, 2008 for the cash line and until December 31, 2008 for MECAR’s performance bond and advance payment guarantee line. Management believes that this short-term financing agreement will allow MECAR the opportunity to refinance on a permanent basis once it has had more time to perform and generate cash based on the current backlog. Further, the Company will consider its options (including raising additional capital or the disposition of another subsidiary) to be in a position to satisfy a potential “put” of its senior secured convertible notes which may be made in December 2008 and/or January 2009, as discussed below.
 
During 2007, as MECAR worked to secure its new multi-year sales contract and reduce its fixed cost base, MECAR was also working on restructuring its credit facility. MECAR has failed to be in compliance with annual covenant requirements for the facility at December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 although MECAR did obtain debt waivers for 2005 and 2006. MECAR and the banking group have agreed to a waiver for 2007. In April 2008, MECAR reached an agreement with its existing bank group regarding the credit facility. The agreement provided for an expansion of total credit facility from approximately $67,703 (€42,850) to $72,088 (€45,625). The credit facility was restructured and the portion designated for tax prepayments was terminated. The agreement provides for a cash line of $16,116 (€10,200) and performance bond and advance payment guarantee line of $55,972 (€35,425). This agreement would require a partial repayment of MECAR’s cash line of $8,058 (€5,100) in July 2008 and the remainder to be repaid by November 30, 2008. The performance bond and advance payment guarantee line expires on December 31, 2008. In addition, in April 2008, MECAR received local government support that will guarantee an additional portion of MECAR’s performance bonds and advance payment guarantees from May through November 2008. This additional guarantee will reduce the required restricted cash balances at MECAR and allow the company to fund MECAR through it critical working capital expansion period. This agency began guaranteeing approximately 50% of MECAR’s new performance bonds and advance payment guarantees in July 2007.
 
MECAR has begun to work on the substantial backlog it accumulated in the second half of 2007. Further, MECAR has obtained substantial additional orders during the last part of 2007 and early 2008, including a multiyear contract for $43,500. MECAR expects to make substantial shipments in the second and third quarters of 2008 and payment for these shipments will not be received until the third and fourth quarters of 2008. Based on the timing of purchases and the building of inventory, cash availability is expected to be at its lowest point in June and July of 2008. MECAR is making all necessary arrangements to manage its cash flow during these time periods. The Company’s cash projections for 2008 show that the Company, principally through MECAR, should be able to generate cash from operations in 2008.
 
In addition, as described in Note 7 of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company’s Convertible Notes have a put feature that allows the holders to put the notes back to the Company on December 26, 2008, in the amount of $13,610, and/or January 19, 2009, in the amount of $5,782, based on the date of issuance. As of April 2008, the principal amount of the senior secured convertible notes has been reduced to $19,876. The Company is currently evaluating strategic alternatives and may look to sell another of its subsidiaries to ensure it has the funds available to meet this put feature. The put feature requires the holders of the senior convertible notes to give at least 75 days notice of their intent to enforce this feature.
 
At March 31, 2008, the Company had $18,353 in cash on hand. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company used $14,509 of cash for operating activities from continuing operations as it began to perform on its substantial backlog. The Company does not anticipate continuing to use cash at this level in 2008 as the backlog at MECAR should be converted to cash beginning in the third and fourth quarter of 2008.
 
In general, the Company believes, that it has adequate cash sources to fund operations in 2008 based on its strong current backlog and its history of performing on a profitable basis when backlog is substantial. Unless the Company successfully divests of another of its subsidiaries or refinances the terms of the convertible note holders “put”, either with the existing note holders or with new investors, the Company will have insufficient cash available to fund operations into 2009. As noted above, MECAR’s credit facility has been refinanced for 2008 borrowing requirements. In the third quarter of 2008, management will begin the process of securing a long-term credit facility solution for MECAR. Management believes, based on MECAR’s historic performance when it has substantial backlog as well as its operating performance from the fourth


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quarter of 2007 to current, that adequate opportunities will be available to find a long-term solution for MECAR’s credit needs.
 
While the Company is looking to secure long-term MECAR financing, there can be no assurance that:
 
  •  The Company will be successful securing MECAR long-term financing.
 
  •  The Company will be successful in taking necessary steps to be in a position to satisfy a potential “put” of its senior secured convertible notes which may be made in December 2008 and/or January 2009.
 
  •  The Company will be successful in its restructuring and turnaround efforts at its subsidiaries.
 
  •  The Company will be able to meet the financial debt covenants of its debt instruments.
 
The Company has less than $500 of firm commitments for capital expenditures outstanding as of March 31, 2008. No additional capital commitments are necessary to support the Company’s 2008 revenue projections.
 
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
 
Allied had a net loss of $3,295 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to a net loss of $17,854 for the comparable period in 2007. The 2008 results were favorably impacted by MECAR’s receipt of several new large orders with various clients in Europe, North America and other export markets awarded in 2007 and the Company’s improved management of general and administrative costs in current period as compared to prior comparable period in 2007.
 
The net loss from continuing operations before income taxes was $3,136 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $14,597 for the comparable period in 2007. The decreased loss from continuing operations before income taxes in 2008 resulted from improved operating performance mainly at MECAR and reduced restructuring and refinancing activities and interest expenses associated with the Company in 2007. In addition, the net loss on the fair value of senior convertible notes and warrants was $3,374 in 2007 as compared to $1,233 in the current period.
 
In July 2007, MECAR announced that it had successfully negotiated several new orders with various clients in Asia, Europe, North America and other export markets, with a total expected value exceeding $170,000 over a three year period. Of the $170,000, the subsidiary has already received firm contracts totaling more than $100,000 for delivery during 2007 and 2008. The Company expects MECAR to receive a second tranche of these contracts of approximately $70,000 by mid 2008. In addition in February 2008, the Company announced the award of an additional multi-year contract at MECAR for $43,500. The backlog at MECAR USA has grown to $14,627 at March 31, 2008, driven in part by new pass-through contracts. On a consolidated basis, the Company had firm committed backlog of $161,227 and additional unfunded backlog of $89,160 at March 31, 2008.
 
The Company expects improved performance for MECAR and the other subsidiaries. The Company has engaged consultants at MECAR and NSM to restructure the operations in order to decrease the break-even point at each subsidiary. The Company estimates that the break even point is approximately €55,000 per year in revenue for MECAR while NSM’s break even point is estimated at annual revenue of approximately $10,000.
 
The Company’s results were significantly affected by the foreign exchange impact on the operations of the Company’s Euro-based business units. All Euro-based results of operations were converted at the average 2008 and 2007 exchange rates of 1.498 and 1.310, U.S. Dollar to 1 Euro, respectively.


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The table below shows, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, certain items from Allied’s condensed consolidated statements of operations expressed as a percentage of revenue:
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2008     2007  
    Amount     %     Amount     %  
 
Revenue
  $ 30,101       100.0 %   $ 9,439       100.0 %
Cost and expenses
                               
Cost of sales
    22,739       75.5       10,487       111.0  
Selling and administrative
    6,496       21.6       6,970       73.8  
Research and development
    1,087       3.6       666       7.1  
                                 
Operating loss
    (221 )     (0.7 )     (8,684 )     (91.9 )
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest income
    168       0.6       262       2.8  
Interest expense
    (1,800 )     (6.0 )     (2,821 )     (29.9 )
Gain (loss) from fair value of notes and warrants
    (1,233 )     (4.1 )     (3,374 )     (35.7 )
Other — net
    (50 )     (0.2 )     20       0.0  
                                 
Loss from continuing opertions before income taxes
    (3,136 )     (10.4 )     (14,597 )     (154.7 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
    130       0.4       7       0.0  
                                 
Net loss from continuing operations, net of tax
    (3,266 )     (10.8 )     (14,604 )     (154.7 )
Gain on sale of subsidiaries, net of tax
    113       0.4             0.0  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (142 )     (0.5 )     (3,250 )     (34.4 )
                                 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (29 )     (0.1 )     (3,250 )     (34.4 )
                                 
Net Loss
  $ (3,295 )     (10.9 )%   $ (17,854 )     (189.1 )%
                                 
 
Revenue.  Allied had revenue of $30,101 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, which was 219% higher than its revenue in the same period of 2007.
 
                                 
    Revenue by Segment  
    Three Months Ended
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31, 2008     March 31, 2007  
          Percentage
          Percentage
 
    Amount     of total     Amount     of total  
 
Ammunitions & Weapons Effects
  $ 26,795       89 %   $ 5,204       55 %
Electronic Security
    3,306       11       4,235       45  
                                 
Total
  $ 30,101       100 %   $ 9,439       100 %
                                 
 
The Ammunition & Weapons Effects (AWE) segment revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 increased $21,591 (415%) from the prior period mainly due to a higher volume of MECAR contracts in process resulting from MECAR’s receipt of several new large orders with various clients in Europe, North America and other export markets awarded in July 2007. AWE segment revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 included $25,687 of revenues from MECAR and $1,108 of revenues from MECAR USA as compared to $5,098 of revenues from MECAR and $106 of revenues from MECAR USA in the prior period. The 2008 revenue for MECAR USA has increased based on a receipt of several new pass through contracts in 2008. Based on a constant 2007 currency exchange rate for the period, the increase in the three month period for MECAR would have been $17,376 (341%) as compared to an actual increase of $20,589 (404%) from 2007 levels.
 
Revenue for the Electronic Security (ES) segment for the three months ended March 31, 2008 decreased $929 (22%) from the prior comparable period of 2007. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 included $1,972 of revenue at GMS and $1,334 of revenues at NSM as compared to $1,482 of revenues at


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GMS and $2,753 of revenues at NSM in the prior period. The 2008 revenue for GMS was up by $490 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from the prior comparable period as a result of the introduction of a number of new products and applications by GMS in late 2007. The decline of $1,419 in NSM revenue was primarily due to a lag in follow-on contracts with NSM’s largest customer, the U.S Army, in the three months ended March 31, 2008. NSM received one-half of an expected contract of approximately $1,300 from one of its larger customers in April 2008.
 
Cost of Sales.  Cost of sales, as a percentage of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was 76% compared with 111% for the same period in 2007. Gross profit (loss), as a percentage of revenues, was 24% and (11)% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
                                 
    Cost of Sales as a Percentage of Revenue by Segment  
    Three Months Ended
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31, 2008     March 31, 2007  
          Percentage of
          Percentage of
 
    Amount     Segment Revenue     Amount     Segment Revenue  
 
Ammunitions & Weapons Effects
  $ 20,988       78 %   $ 8,306       160 %
Electronic Security
    1,751       53       2,181       51  
                                 
Total
  $ 22,739       76 %   $ 10,487       111 %
                                 
 
Cost of sales for the AWE segment was $20,988 (78% of segment revenue) in 2008 as compared to $8,306 (160% of segment revenue) in 2007. The change in cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008 resulted primarily from higher sales activity at MECAR. In 2007, MECAR’s cost of sales exceeded revenues as a result of a low level of revenues on MECAR’s fixed cost structure. Although MECAR had been effective in temporarily idling much of its workforce through agreements entered into with its labor unions to reduce its fixed cost structure during periods of low sales, the reductions were not sufficient to offset the reduced revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Gross profit for the AWE segment was $5,807 (22% of segment revenue) in 2008 as compared to a gross loss of $3,102 (60% of segment revenue) in the prior period. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2008 consisted of $5,698 from MECAR and $109 from MECAR USA, as compared to a gross loss of $2,995 from MECAR and a gross loss of $107 from MECAR USA in the prior period. In constant U.S Dollars, based on 2007 currency exchange rates, MECAR would have reported a gross profit of $4,985 rather than the reported gross profit of $5,698, which would have been a decrease of $713 in gross profit as a result of exchange rates.
 
Cost of sales for the ES segment was $1,751 (53% of segment revenue) in 2008 as compared to $2,181 (51% of segment revenue) in 2007. Gross profit for the ES segment was $1,555 (47% of segment revenue) in 2008 as compared to $2,054 (49% of segment revenue) in 2007. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2008 consisted of $1,146 from GMS and $409 from NSM as compared to the gross profit of $971 from GMS and $1,083 from NSM in the prior period. The decline of the ES segment profit in 2008 was a result of a relatively high level of fixed production costs at NSM with lower sales volume. The gross margin on GMS’ products is typically more favorable than NSM’s margins as GMS production is manufacturing of a niche product and less system integration manufacturing than NSM.
 
Overall, many of the Company’s segments operate within a relatively fixed cost environment. Lower sales activities, below these fixed costs levels, can have an unfavorable impact on profitability. The Company is focused on reducing these breakeven points wherever it can — on both a tactical and strategic level. The Company is also investing in business development and sales and marketing programs to ensure sales stay above break-even levels.
 
Selling and Administrative Expenses.  Selling and Administrative (SA) expenses as a percentage of revenue were 22% and 74% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. SA expenses for the three ended March 31, 2008 consisted of $2,794 from the AWE segment, $1,524 from the ES segment and $2,178 from the Corporate segment as compared to expenses of $2,587 from the AWE segment, $1,485 from the ES segment and $2,898 from the Corporate segment in the prior period.


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The increase of $207 in the AWE segment was due to a higher level of spending in professional services for restructuring the credit facility in the current period. SA remained consistent in the ES segment between March 31, 2008 and 2007. The decrease of $720 in the Corporate segment resulted from reduced spending in staffing, legal and professional costs in the current period.
 
The Company is focused on reducing administrative costs across all business segments. It is consolidating back office functions within operating segments and is focused on significant reductions in corporate expenses as restructuring consultants are reduced in mid 2008.
 
Research and Development.  Research and development (R&D) costs increased $421 or (63)% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from 2007 levels. This increase was attributable to MECAR’s increased spending in R&D projects in the current period. MECAR had less technical resources focused on Research and Development (R&D) during the three months ended March 31, 2007 due to lower sales contracts in process and idling of operations in 2007.
 
Interest Income.  Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 decreased by $94 from 2007 levels. Income earned on interest bearing accounts throughout the Company has been affected by lower interest rates in 2008 compared to prior comparable period in 2007.
 
Interest Expense.  Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1,800 as compared to 2007 expense of $2,821. This decrease was mainly due to 2007 registration delay payments and interest premiums paid for failure to timely register the Company’s common stock associated with senior convertible notes of $900.
 
Net Loss on fair value of the senior convertible notes and warrants.  The net loss recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from fair value of the Notes and warrants was $1,233 as compared to the net loss of $3,374 for the comparable period in 2007. This decline in loss was associated with the calculated fair value of the Notes and warrants as of March 31, 2008 as compared to the calculated fair value of the Notes and warrants as of December 31, 2007. See Note 7 for a description of these instruments.
 
Other — Net.  Other — net for the three months ended March 31, 2008 decreased by $70 from 2007. This decrease was associated with the Company’s higher currency loss in 2008. In 2008, the Company did not utilize foreign currency forward contracts to minimize the foreign currency exposures.
 
Pre-Tax Income (Loss)
 
                                 
    Pre-Tax Loss by Segment  
    Three Months Ended
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31, 2008     March 31, 2007  
          Percentage of
          Percentage of
 
    Amount     Total revenue     Amount     Total revenue  
 
Ammunitions & Weapons Effects
  $ 1,408       5 %   $ (7,287 )     (77 )%
Electronic Security
    (846 )     (3 )     (355 )     (4 )
Corporate
    (3,698 )     (12 )     (6,955 )     (74 )
                                 
Total
  $ (3,136 )     (10 )%   $ (14,597 )     (155 )%
                                 
 
Ammunitions & Weapons Effects segment earned pre-tax income of $1,408 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to a pre-tax loss of $7,287 for the comparable period in 2007. The improvement was associated with the receipt of several new large orders with various clients in Europe, North America and other export markets awarded in the second half of 2007 and in 2008 at MECAR. The favorable exchange rate between USD and Euro in 2008 as compared to 2007 also had positive impact on the overall segment results.
 
Electronic Security segment incurred a pre-tax loss of $846 in 2008 as compared to a pre-tax loss of $355 in 2007. This increase in pre-tax loss was mainly due to lower sales activity and relatively high fixed cost structures at NSM in 2008 due to a lag in follow-on contracts with NSM’s largest customer, the U.S Army, during the three months ended March 31, 2008.


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Corporate segment had a pre-tax loss of $3,698 in 2008 as compared to a pre-tax loss of $6,955 in 2007. This improvement in pre-tax loss was attributable to a smaller loss recognized on the fair value of the Notes and warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and reduced administrative expenses.
 
Income Taxes.  The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was 4% and 0%, respectively, as a result of significant carryforward losses from prior years. The Company’s interim accounting for income taxes is in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board Interpretations Number 18, Accounting for Income Taxes in Interim periods.
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax.  Loss from discontinued operations consisted of gain on sale of subsidiaries and loss from discontinued operations. SeaSpace and The VSK Group were sold in 2007 and Titan was sold on March 17, 2008. The loss from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $142 as compared to a loss of $3,250 in 2007. The prior three months loss included a write-down of $3,878 of SeaSpace’s intangible assets and goodwill.
 
Net Loss.  The Company incurred a $3,295 net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to a net loss of $17,854 in the same comparable period of 2007. The improvement was associated with the receipt of several new large orders with various clients in Europe, North America and other export markets awarded in July 2007 at MECAR, a lower net loss incurred from the change in the fair value of the Notes and warrants at March 31, 2008 and reduced restructuring and legal expenses at Corporate. The favorable exchange rate between USD and Euro in 2008 as compared to 2007 also had positive impact on the overall segment results.
 
Backlog.  As of March 31, 2008, the Company’s firm committed backlog was $161,227 compared to $37,018 at March 31, 2007. This backlog is calculated by taking all committed contracts and orders and deducting shipments or revenue recognized pursuant to the percentage of completion method of accounting, as applicable. The table below shows the backlog by segment for three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
                                 
    Backlog by Segment  
    At March 31,
    At March 31,
 
    2008     2007  
          Percentage
          Percentage
 
    Amount     of Total     Amount     of Total  
 
Ammunitions & Weapons Effects
  $ 157,435       98 %   $ 31,156       84 %
Electronic Security
    3,792       2       5,862       16  
                                 
Total
  $ 161,227       100 %   $ 37,018       100 %
                                 
 
In addition, the Company had unfunded backlog, subject to an appropriation of governmental funds, of approximately $89,160 and $6,655 at March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, from both the AWE and ES segments. These are contracts or portions of contracts that do not have all of the appropriate approvals to be performed on. In most cases, these contracts require a formal budget approval before they can be added to the funded, firm backlog. The largest contract included in the unfunded balance is a MECAR contract that was fully awarded in the second half of 2007 and a purchase order for more than half of the contract was issued that time while a purchase order for the remaining portion of the contract is still outstanding.
 
The significant increase in 2008 backlog for the AWE segment was attributable to MECAR’s receipt of several new large orders with various clients in Europe, North America and other export markets awarded in the second half of 2007 and in 2008 and an appreciation of the Euro during the current period. The 2007 level was substantially lower because of MECAR’s continuing delay in receipt of these orders and the completion of previously awarded contracts, offset by an appreciation of the Euro during the current period.
 
Electronic Security’s lower backlog level at 2008 as compared to the prior period was attributable to NSM’s continuing delay in receipt of new orders from its larger customer, the U.S. Army, in 2008.


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Balance Sheet
 
The table below provides the summary consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
 
                 
    March 31,
    December 31,
 
    2008     2007  
 
ASSETS
               
Cash
  $ 32,318     $ 34,802  
Accounts receivable, net
    8,713       9,339  
Costs and accrued earnings on uncompleted contracts
    54,851       39,313  
Inventories, net
    29,745       24,706  
Other current assets
    4,854       8,793  
Other Assets
    43,776       43,298  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 174,257     $ 160,251  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES                
Bank overdraft facility
  $ 11,645     $ 7,239  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    40,843       32,677  
Customer deposits
    25,374       26,835  
Other current liabilities
    15,834       14,038  
Senior convertible notes
    20,584       19,392  
Long-term debt and long-term liabilities
    14,966       14,415  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    129,246       114,596  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    45,011       45,655  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 174,257     $ 160,251  
                 
 
The Company’s March 31, 2008 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet was affected by the value of the Euro. All Euro values were converted at the March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 conversion ratios of $1.5800 and $1.4729, respectively.
 
Historically, the Company’s cash flow from operations and available credit facilities have provided adequate liquidity and working capital to fund the Company’s operational needs. Working capital, which includes restricted cash, was $11,623 at March 31, 2008 as compared to $18,421 at December 31, 2007. This decrease in working capital was primarily a result of higher bank overdraft balance, an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities at March 31, 2008 due to purchases in support of increased backlog, and reclassification into current liabilities of the “put” balance due on the senior secured convertible notes payable in January 2009.
 
The cash balance, restricted and unrestricted, at March 31, 2008 was $32,318 as compared to $34,802 at December 31, 2007. Restricted cash balances were $13,965 and $13,052 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. The restricted cash balance consists mainly of MECAR’s customer deposits of which a portion has been restricted to secure bank issued advance payment guarantees.
 
Accounts receivable at March 31, 2008 decreased by $626 from December 31, 2007 primarily from the overall timely collection and lower billings at MECAR during the three month period. Costs and accrued earnings on uncompleted contracts increased by $15,538 from the year ended December 31, 2007 primarily due to progress that is being made on a manufacturing basis on MECAR’s backlog that will be completed and shipped later in 2008. MECAR had significant orders in process and higher backlog than in the prior period.
 
Inventories increased from December 31, 2007 by $5,039 due to a build up of inventories at MECAR based on the substantial increase in backlog at March 31, 2008 offset by an increase in the reserve for


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obsolescence of $290 due to continued aging of certain MECAR’s inventory with no specific plans for utilization.
 
Other current assets decreased by $3,939 from December 31, 2007 due to the sale of Titan on March 17, 2008. In the prior period, Titan’s assets of $4,599 were included as assets held for sale.
 
Other assets increased from $43,298 at December 31, 2007 to $43,776 at March 31, 2008. This growth was attributable to the recognition of scheduled quarterly depreciation and amortization expense of $1,779 offset by approximately $657 of added capital expenditures in 2008 and a positive performance in the value of the Euro versus the U.S dollar.
 
The bank overdraft facility increased by $4,406 from December 31, 2007 as a result of additional draw downs made during the three month period in 2008. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at March 31, 2008 increased by $8,166 from December 31, 2007 as a result of the timing of cash payments at MECAR related to increased in material purchases and the U.S based operations and the ramp up of contract activity at MECAR. Customer deposits decreased by $1,690, primarily at MECAR, as a result of progress shipments on contracts in 2008.
 
Other current liabilities increased by $2,025 from December 31, 2007 primarily due to MECAR’s $5,372 note issued in lieu of borrowing under revolving overdraft portions of the cash facility in 2008, offset by the scheduled payments of Belgian social security liabilities in 2008 and a reduction in liabilities held for sale of $2,051 from the sale of Titan.
 
Senior convertible notes balance increased by $1,192 from December 31, 2007 as a result of the change in the calculated fair value of the Notes at March 31, 2008. See Note 7 of the financial statements for a full description of the transactions.
 
Long-term debt and long-term liabilities increased by $551 at March 31, 2008 from the December 31, 2007 level of $14,415. This was mainly associated with the calculated fair value of the warrants as of March 31, 2008 as compared to the calculated fair value of the warrants as of December 31, 2007.
 
Stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2008, was negatively affected by the net loss for the three month period in 2008. This decrease was offset by a positive performance in the value of the Euro versus the U.S. dollar, which resulted in an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Euro appreciated by approximately 7% from December 31, 2007.
 
Cash Flows
 
The table below provides the summary cash flow data for the periods presented.
 
                 
    For Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2008     2007  
 
Net cash used in operating activities
  $ (14,509 )   $ (4,060 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    1,796       (1,100 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    8,514       (7,664 )
Effects of exchange rate on cash
    802       (51 )
 
Operating Activities.  The Company used $14,509 of cash in its operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $4,060 of cash used in its operating activities during same period of 2007. The cash used in continuing operations was $14,509 in 2008 as compared to $5,988 in the prior comparable period. Due to a completion of the sale of discontinued operations in late 2007 and in March 2008, discontinued operations generated no cash in the current period as compared to $1,928 of generated cash in the prior period.
 
The increase in cash used from continuing operations resulted from a significant change in operating assets and liabilities. The change in operating assets and liabilities used cash of $14,752 during the three month period of 2008 as compared to $2,537 of generated cash in the prior comparable period. The fluctuation


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in cost and accrued earnings on uncompleted contracts utilized cash of $12,072 in the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $1,053 of utilized cash in the prior period. In the current period, MECAR had a higher level of revenues resulting in a corresponding increase in cost and accrued earnings on uncompleted contracts as compared to prior comparable period. Due to an increase in 2008 inventory purchasing, the Company utilized $3,519 of cash in 2008, as compared to $1,197 of utilized cash in the prior comparable period of 2007. The Company also used $3,413 of cash from the reduction of customer deposits in the current period as compared to $1,666 cash used in the prior period due to a relief of customer deposits from completed contracts in current period. Cash paid for interest was $1,275 and $1,806 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Cash paid for income taxes was $37 and $441 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and includes federal, international and state taxes.
 
Investing Activities.  Net cash provided by investing activities increased by $2,896 between the two reported periods. This stemmed from the net proceeds received from the sale of Titan of $2,433. The Company estimates that it has less than $500 of non-firm capital commitments outstanding as of March 31, 2008.
 
Financing Activities.  The Company generated $8,514 of cash from its financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to cash use of $7,664 during the same comparable period in 2007. This improvement of cash in the current period was related to an increase in MECAR’s bank overdraft facility and short-term borrowings. During the first quarter of 2008, MECAR borrowed $5,092 and issued a note lieu of borrowing under revolving overdraft portions of the cash facility.
 
Effects of Exchange Rate.  Due to significant fluctuation in exchange rates between USD and Euro between March 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company generated $802 of cash in current period compared to cash use of $51 in the prior comparable period.
 
Allied.  The parent Company continues to operate based on management fees and dividends received from certain subsidiaries and proceeds of divestitures. On April 2, 2008, the parent Company received dividends of $850 from GMS. Allied has made cash infusions in MECAR, NSM, and MECAR USA to support working capital requirements and operating losses in 2008. The parent company plans to use the proceeds of The VSK Group and Titan sale to fund operations in 2008. In 2008, Allied mainly will look to fund MECAR on an interim basis as its working capital demands increase. MECAR USA, NSM and GMS are projected to operate without permanent financing from Allied for the remaining periods of 2008.
 
MECAR.  MECAR continues to operate from internally generated cash, funds provided by its bank facility, financing from capital leases and cash received from Allied and other affiliates. In addition, a loan of approximately $9,480 was provided by a local Belgian regional agency to extend MECAR’s working capital. The bank facility agreement provides (i) lines of credit for tax prepayments and working capital and (ii) a facility for guarantees/bonds to support customer contracts. The financial lending terms and fees are denominated in Euros and the dollar equivalents will fluctuate according to global economic conditions. The bank agreement imposes two financial covenants requiring MECAR to maintain minimum net worth and working capital levels. In April 2008, the Company reached an agreement to extend and expand the credit facility until November 30, 2008. This agreement would require a partial repayment of MECAR’s cash line in July 2008 of approximately 50% of the working capital line of credit, as MECAR makes shipments on its current backlog. In April 2008, MECAR received additional temporary local support from the bankgroup to provide additional guarantees on the performance bonds and advance payment guarantees from May to November 2008.
 
Other Subsidiaries.  NSM and the MECAR USA operated in 2008 from cash generated from operations and cash infusions by Allied. In 2008, GMS operated from cash generated from operations.
 
Stock Repurchases.  The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and does not anticipate repurchasing shares of Company stock during the remainder of 2008.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.  As part of our ongoing business, the Company does not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities (“SPEs”), which would have been established


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for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of March 31, 2008, the Company is not involved in any material unconsolidated SPE transactions. MECAR is required to provide performance bonds and advance payment guarantees for certain contracts, which are provided by MECAR’s banking group. MECAR is obligated to repay the bank group any amounts it pays as a result of any demands on the bonds or guarantees.
 
The Company’s cash balances are held in numerous locations throughout the world, including substantial amounts held outside the U.S. Most of the amounts held outside the U.S. could be repatriated to the U.S., but, under current law, would be subject to federal income taxes, less applicable foreign tax credits. Repatriation of some foreign balances is restricted by local laws. Allied has provided for the U.S. federal tax liability on these amounts for financial statement purposes, except for foreign earnings that are considered indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are based upon the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company re-evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis. The Company’s estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates or judgments under different assumptions or conditions.
 
The Company believes the following are its critical accounting policies which affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:
 
  •  Revenue recognition via the percentage of completion method
 
  •  Goodwill and intangible asset valuation
 
  •  Inventory reserves and allowance for doubtful accounts
 
  •  Foreign currency translations
 
  •  Derivative Instruments
 
  •  Valuation of deferred income taxes and income tax reserves.
 
A complete discussion of these policies is contained in our Form 10-K filed on March 26, 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ending December 31, 2007. There were no significant changes to the critical accounting policies discussed in the Company’s 10-K filed for December 31, 2007.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, (SFAS No. 161). This statement requires additional disclosures for derivative instruments and hedging activities that include how and why an entity uses derivatives, how these instruments and the related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and related interpretations, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect the entity’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We are still evaluating the impact SFAS No. 161 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, which replaces SFAS No 141. SFAS No. 141(R) retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from


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contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for acquisitions completed in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The effect the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) will have on the Company’s financial statements will depend on the nature and size of acquisitions the Company completes after the Company adopts SFAS No. 141(R).
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB 51, which changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests. Minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and will be reported as a component of equity separate from the parent’s equity, and purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change in control will be accounted for as equity transactions. In addition, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement and, upon a loss of control, the interest sold, as well as any interest retained, will be recorded at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 160 in fiscal year 2009. We expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. Additionally, SFAS No. 159 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 effective January 1, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. However, the application of SFAS No. 157 may change current practice for some entities. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted SFAS No. 157 effective January 1, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company and the industries in which it operates. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors can arise and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can it assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
March 31, 2008
 
ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MARKET RISK DISCLOSURE
 
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
 
ITEM 4T.   DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
1.   Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Under the direction and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2008.
 
2.   Changes in internal controls
 
There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings
 
None.
 
Item 1A.   Risk Factors
 
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
 
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
None.
 
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None
 
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company, for which proxies were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, was held on January 22, 2008.
 
At the Annual Meeting, each of the following nominees were elected to the Board of Directors according to the following votes:
 
                 
Director Name
  For     Withheld  
 
J. H. Binford Peay, III
    4,817,481       578,869  
Ronald H. Griffith
    4,818,090       578,260  
Gilbert F. Decker
    4,817,600       578,750  
John G. Meyer, Jr. 
    4,817,871       578,479  
Charles S. Ream
    4,816,480       579,870  
John J. Marcello
    5,313,390       82,960  
Frederick G. Wasserman
    4,710,344       686,006  
Tassos Recachinas
    5,314,585       81,765  
 
At the Annual Meeting, the shareholders ratified the appointment of BDO Seidman LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2008 according to the following votes:
 
                         
    For     Against     Abstain  
 
Ratification of BDO Seidman as Independent Auditors
    5,326,156       32,107       38,089  
 
Item 5.   Other Information
 
None


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Item 6.   Exhibits
 
         
Exhibit No.
 
Description of Exhibits
 
  10 .29   Consolidated EBITDA Schedule
  31 .1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31 .2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32     Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
THE ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP, INC.
 
   
/s/  Deborah F. Ricci
Deborah F. Ricci
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
Date: May 13, 2008


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EX-10.29 2 w58343exv10w29.htm EX-10.29 exv10w29
Exhibit 10.29
 
CONSOLIDATED EBITDA
 
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock compensation and payments, non-cash charges that do not result in future cash obligations, any extraordinary or non recurring gains (losses) and any non-cash transactions (Consolidated EBITDA) is not intended to present a measure of performance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Nor should Consolidated EBITDA be considered as an alternative to statements of cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consolidated EBITDA is included herein as means to measure operating performance that financial analysts, lenders, investors and other interested parties find to be a useful tool for analyzing companies.
 
The definition of Consolidated EBITDA is defined in the senior secured convertible notes as a measurement for meeting the notes covenant requirements. Consolidated Net Debt is defined as the sum of (a) aggregate stated balance sheet amount of all Indebtedness of the Company plus or minus (b) any adjustment required to include the Amended Notes at their face amount rather than fair value that is used for GAAP presentation, minus (c) the aggregate stated balance sheet amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of the Company in accordance with GAAP. For the six months ended March 31, 2008, the quotient of Consolidated Net Debt divided by Consolidated EBITDA for the six month period, multiplied by two was required to be not less than 5.0 in order for the Company to be compliant with covenant requirements of the notes. The Company was in compliance with the required covenant at March 31, 2008.
 
The following table reconciles our consolidated net earnings per GAAP to Consolidated EBITDA:
 
         
    Six Months
 
    Ended
 
    March 31,
 
    2008  
 
Consolidated Net Loss
  $ (4,847 )
Any extraordinary or non recurring gains or losses
       
Loss from disposed operations, net of tax
    1,300  
(Gain) Loss on sale of subsidiaries
    387  
Non-cash charges that do not result in future cash obligations
       
Loss (Gain) from fair value of notes and warrants
    1,210  
(Gain) Loss from Sale of Fixed Assets
    217  
Non-cash expenses associated with stock compensation expense
    376  
         
Adjusted Net Loss before
  $ (1,357 )
Interest Income
    (504 )
Interest Expense
    3,442  
Income tax expense
    151  
Depreciation Expense
    2,888  
Amortization Expense
    557  
Any non-cash transactions
       
Foreign currency losses
    218  
Adjustments related to Inventory
    374  
Bad Debt Expense
    42  
Hedge or non-hedge derivative adjustments
     
         
Consolidated EBITDA
  $ 5,811  
         
Other Financial Disclosure Required based on terms of notes:
       
Consolidated Net Interest Expense
  $ 2,938  
         
Consolidated Net Debt (Total Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents) at March 31, 2008
  $ 33,125  
         
Quotient of Consolidated Net Debt divided by 2 times of Consolidated EBITDA
    2.85  
         
Covenant Requirement — not more than
    5.00  
Covenant Status
    PASSED  
         

EX-31.1 3 w58343exv31w1.htm EX-31.1 exv31w1
Exhibit 31.1
 
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
I, John J. Marcello, certify that:
 
1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of The Allied Defense Group, Inc.;
 
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:
 
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:
 
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
/s/  John J. Marcello
John J. Marcello
Chief Executive Officer and President
 
Date: May 13, 2008

EX-31.2 4 w58343exv31w2.htm EX-31.2 exv31w2
Exhibit 31.2
 
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
I, Deborah F. Ricci, certify that:
 
1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of The Allied Defense Group, Inc.;
 
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:
 
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:
 
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
/s/  Deborah F. Ricci
Deborah F. Ricci
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
Date: May 13, 2008

EX-32 5 w58343exv32.htm EX-32 exv32
Exhibit 32
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
In connection with the Quarterly Report of The Allied Defense Group, Inc (“Allied”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, the undersigned, John J. Marcello, as Chief Executive Officer and Deborah F. Ricci as Chief Financial Officer of Allied, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Allied.
 
     
/s/ Deborah F. Ricci
  /s/ John J. Marcello
 
Deborah F. Ricci
  John J. Marcello
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  Chief Executive Officer and President
May 13, 2008
  May 13, 2008
 
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to The Allied Defense Group, Inc. and will be retained by The Allied Defense Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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