Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: TTM Technologies, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 11, 2012
Purpose: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding information presented at the Longbow Research 5th Annual Industrial Manufacturing & Technology Investor Conference on September 13, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a conduit for a slide show presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity within the text of the report itself.
Non-GAAP Measure Defined: The filing defines "Adjusted EBITDA" as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and asset impairment. Management utilizes this metric to evaluate operations, compare performance with peers, and assess ability to meet debt service and capital requirements.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data on material changes versus prior periods. It references a presentation containing such information but does not detail the figures in the report body.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Forward-Looking Statements: The company expressly disclaims any obligation to release updates or changes to expectations, events, conditions, or circumstances underlying forward-looking statements.
- Liability Disclaimer: Information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
- Availability: The presentation is available on the company website (www.ttmtech.com), though the company reserves the right to discontinue availability at any time.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the slide show presentation) for specific financial figures, guidance, and operational updates referenced in this filing.
- Verify the definition and reconciliation of "Adjusted EBITDA" against GAAP net income and operating cash flows.
- Confirm the current availability of the presentation on the company's official website.
- Note the explicit disclaimer regarding the company's obligation to update forward-looking statements.