ARC Worldwide : Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 4, 2016 ARC GROUP WORLDWIDE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2016 RESULTS DELAND, FL., May 4, 2016/Marketwired/-ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. ("ARC" and the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARCW), a leading global provider of advanced manufacturing and 3D printing solutions, today reported its third quarter fiscal year 2016 (March 27, 2016) results.Highlights for the quarter ended March 27, 2016, compared sequentially to the quarter ended December 27, 2015:

• Sales of $26.5 million, an increase of 5.9%;
• Gross profit of $5.7 million, an increase of 23.6%; and
• Adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million, an increase of 18.3%.

Third Quarter Results

Third fiscal quarter 2016 revenue was $26.5 million, a 5.9% increase sequentially, compared to the second fiscal quarter of 2016. The increase was largely driven by continued momentum from our new sales efforts. Gross profit was $5.7 million, an increase of 23.6% sequentially. The increase in gross profit reflects the underlying operating leverage in ARC's business, as the Company scales revenue and continues to improve efficiencies in its manufacturing process.

Simarily, gross margin increased to 21.6%, from 18.5% in the prior sequential period.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third fiscal quarter was $3.4 million, an 18.3% increase sequentially, compared to the second fiscal quarter of 2016. Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased to 12.8%, from 11.5% in the prior sequential quarter, reflecting greater operational efficiencies. Adjusted EPS was a loss of $0.01 for the current period, an improvement from a loss of $0.03 in the prior sequential period.

Jason Young, CEO, commented, "Macro headwinds remain, but we are encouraged by our second sequentially positive quarter in terms of sales, gross profit, Adjusted EBITDA, and related margins. While still in its early stages, our new sales leadership and customer-centric approach is building momentum. Relatedly, improving speed to market is paramount to our customers and therefore, to our strategy. We continue to believe that along with lean manufacturing, improved tooling speed, and automation, there are a number of ways we can continue to accelerate speed to market from prototype to production. Lastly, we have a strong pipeline in metal 3D printing and plan to continue to invest in growing our capabilities at 3DMT."

GAAP to Non-GAAP ReconciliationEBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA Margin and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are calculated by dividing EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively, by sales. The Company has provided non-GAAP financial information to provide additional, meaningful comparisons of current results to prior periods' results by excluding items that the Company does not believe reflect its fundamental business performance and are not representative or indicative of its results of operations. Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures, and should be read only in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The reconciliation to GAAP is as follows (dollars in thousands):

For the three months ended:	March 27, 2016	December 27, 2015	September 27, 2015	June 30, 2015	March 29, 2015
Net (Loss) Income	$ (337)	$ (594)	$ (441)	$ (666)	$ 434
Interest Expense, Net	1,107	1,126	1,141	1,248	1,466
Income Taxes	(8)	(132)	(426)	1,158	(39)
Depreciation and Amortization	2,415	2,388	2,362	2,402	2,395
EBITDA	$ 3,177	$ 2,788	$ 2,636	$ 4,142	$ 4,256
EBITDA Margin	12.0 %	11.1 %	10.8 %	14.4 %	15.3 %
Share-Based Compensation Expense	138	-	-	-	-
Reorganization/Transaction Expenses	90	90	9	-	-
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 3,405	$ 2,878	$ 2,645	$ 4,142	$ 4,256
Adjusted EBITDA Margin	12.8 %	11.5 %	10.8 %	14.4 %	15.3 %
Net (Loss) Income	$ (337)	$ (594)	$ (441)	$ (666)	$ 434
Share-Based Compensation Expense	138	-	-	-	-
Reorganization/Transaction Expenses	90	90	9	-	-
Adjusted Earnings	$ (109)	$ (504)	$ (432)	$ (666)	$ 434
Adjusted Earnings Per Share	$ (0.01)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.02
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding	18,123,883	18,123,883	18,123,883	17,752,915	14,673,205

EBITDA excludes interest expense, net and income taxes because these items are associated with our capitalization and tax structures. EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization expense because these non-cash expenses reflect the impact of prior capital expenditure decisions which may not be indicative of future capital expenditure requirements.

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense and reorganization/transaction expenses. Shared-based compensation expense relates to the Company's grant of stock options to employees. Reorganization expenses are primarily labor and labor related costs associated with the termination of employees and transaction expenses are primarily professional fees related to the refinancing of debt.

Adjusted Earnings removes the impact of share-based compensation expense and reorganization/transaction related expenses.

About ARC Group Worldwide, Inc.ARC Group Worldwide is a global advanced manufacturing and 3D printing service provider focused on accelerating speed to market for its customers. ARC utilizes technology to improve automation in manufacturing through robotics, software and process automation, as well as lean manufacturing to improve efficiency. ARC provides a holistic set of precision manufacturing solutions, from design and prototyping through full run production. These solutions include metal injection molding, plastic and metal 3D printing, metal stamping, plastic injection molding, clean room injection molding, rapid tooling, thixomolding, antennas, hermetic seals, and flanges and forges.Forward Looking StatementsThis press release may contain "forward-looking" statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on ARC's current expectations, estimates and projections about future events. These include, but are not limited to, statements, if any, regarding business plans, pro-forma statements and financial projections, ARC's ability to expand its services and realize growth. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance, events or results. Such statements involve potential risks and uncertainties, and the general effects of financial, economic, and regulatory conditions affecting our industries. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially. ARC does not have any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further information on risks and uncertainties that could affect ARC's business, financial condition and results of operations, readers are encouraged to review Item 1A. - Risk Factors and all other disclosures appearing in ARC's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, as well as other documents ARC files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.CONTACT: Drew M. Kelley PHONE: [phone]Email: [e-mail] Group Worldwide, Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts) For the three months ended For the nine months ended March 27, March 29, March 27, March 29, 2016 2015 2016 2015Sales $ 26,501 $ 27,864 $ 76,018 $ 83,668

Cost of sales 20,789 21,582 61,201 64,016

Gross profit 5,712 6,282 14,817 19,652

Selling, general and administrative 4,927 4,549 13,452 14,967 Merger expense - - - 187

Income from operations 785 1,733 1,365 4,498

Other (expense) income, net (23) 128 71 117

Interest expense, net (1,107) (1,466) (3,374) (3,600) (Loss) income before income taxes (345) 395 (1,938) 1,015

Income tax benefit (expense) 8 39 566 (351) Net (loss) income (337) 434 (1,372) 664

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest (24) (51) (88) (165) Net (loss) income attributable to ARC Group

Worldwide, Inc. $ (361) $ 383 $ (1,460) $ 499

Net (loss) income per common share:

Basic and diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.02 $ (0.08) $ 0.03

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic and diluted 18,123,883 14,673,205 18,123,883 14,673,205