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TRM Corporation Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results


PORTLAND, Ore., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRM Corporation (Nasdaq: TRMM) today announced fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results. The Company filed its Form 10-K for the year today.

Richard Stern, President and CEO of TRM Corporation, stated, "2007 was a transitional year for TRM as a company. We began the year addressing our balance sheet issues and finished the year focused on our income statement and operational results. Towards that end, I am pleased with all that we accomplished. Most importantly, we experienced improved operating results, largely as a result of our ongoing restructuring effort. In addition, we completed the Triple DES compliance project that was undertaken throughout 2007 and we continue to optimize our ATM operations and contracts."


              ($ in Millions)          FY 2007         FY 2006      % Change
    Sales                               $90.4          $107.7       (16.0%)
    Discounts                            56.7            65.6       (13.5%)
    Net Sales                            33.7            42.1       (20.0%)
    Cost of Sales                        22.9            23.5        (2.6%)
    Gross Profit                         10.8            18.6       (41.9%)
    Gross Margin (% net sales)           32.1%           44.2%
    Selling, General & Administrative   $16.5           $30.5       (46.0%)
    Restructuring Charges /Equipment
     Write-Offs                           2.8             0.6
    Operating Loss                       (8.5)          (55.8)
    Discontinued Operations               5.3           (66.5)
    Net Loss                             (8.4)         (120.1)
    Adjusted EBITDA from continuing
     operations                          (2.8)           (3.6)

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is a non-GAAP term. Please refer to the attached reconciliation between our GAAP net income and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.

Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2007

In 2007, gross sales were $90.4 million and net sales were $33.7 million. Revenue performance reflects a consistent level of transactions per unit with fewer ATM units in the field. The average number of transacting ATMs was 10,253 during 2007 compared to an average of 12,378 during 2006. The decrease is primarily the result of attrition in ATM contracts acquired from eFunds in 2004. The Company expects the number of ATMs will continue to decrease in 2008 unless the Company executes on its previously announced desire to seek acquisition-led growth. During 2007, the Company added 1,000 new ATM units, including 57 in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Mr. Stern continued, "We continued to experience improved operating results stemming from the continued vigilance regarding our cost structure. In the fourth quarter, we reported net income and positive Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, and we expect that trend to continue in 2008. We are also further encouraged by the fact that our average withdrawals per unit per month have been maintained at a level consistent with 2006, which points to our focus on maintaining the quality of our existing estate."

Cost of sales in 2007 decreased 2.6% to $22.9 million from $23.5 million in 2006, despite a one-time inventory write-down in the 3rd quarter of 2007 as well as increases in August and September 2007 vault cash costs reflecting increased volatility in the commercial paper market. The Company would have seen a decrease of approximately 4.7% excluding the inventory write-down and elevated vault cash costs. Going forward, the Company expects to benefit from improved vault cash costs commensurate with stability in the commercial paper market and the Company's continued focus on the primary cost drivers including processing, armored car, maintenance and telecommunication costs.

For the year, selling, general and administrative expense decreased 46% to $16.5 million from $30.5 million in 2006. This decrease is primarily the result of the Company's restructuring efforts and its continued focus on expense reductions and optimizing efficiency.

TRM Corporation reported an operating loss of $8.5 million and loss from continuing operations of $13.7 million for the full year 2007. This compares to an operating loss of $55.8 million and loss from continuing operations of $53.6 million in 2006. The Company notes that 2006 results were largely influenced by impairment charges of goodwill and intangible assets of $43.3 million. The Company notes that 2007 operating performance was negatively impacted by approximately $2.8 million of costs for the following items:

    -- Equipment write-off of approximately $1.9 million related to three
       merchant contracts that were terminated and the consolidation of its
       service centers across the country
    -- Restructuring cost for termination of leased office and warehouse space
       and severance of approximately $963,000

Michael Dolan, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, stated, "We continued to recognize costs associated with our restructuring efforts in 2007, but I am pleased to see a sequential improvement in our operating loss in the fourth quarter. This modest improvement reflects the initial steps we have taken through the year to aggressively adjust our cost structure and renegotiate our vendor contracts. We also focused on improving our profitability on a unit by unit basis."

The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is the most accurate reflection of ongoing operations as well as recent efficiencies in the cost structure. On a sequential basis, TRM's 2007 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was ($2.8) million compared to ($3.6) million in 2006. A positive indicator that the Company's performance is experiencing the effects of the restructuring and cost containment efforts is the positive $1.5 million of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the fourth quarter compared to ($4.7) million Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2006. Our operating results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007 include a $2.0 million credit to expense relating to termination of an agreement with one of our vendors.

    For the year, the Company reported a net loss of $8.4 million.

    Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2007
    -- Net sales of $7.9 million versus $9.7 million in the fourth quarter of
       2006
    -- Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $1.5 million in the
       fourth quarter 2007 compared to ($4.7) million in the prior year
       period
    -- A narrowing of operating loss in the fourth quarter 2007 to ($215,000)
       from ($5.4) million in the prior year period
    -- A narrowing of loss from continuing operations in the fourth quarter
       2007 to ($797,000) from ($5.5) million in the prior year period
    -- Net income for the fourth quarter 2007 of $906,000 compared with a net
       loss of ($15.2) million in the prior year period

Balance Sheet

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 million at December 31, 2007, compared to $4.8 million at December 31, 2006. As of December 31, 2007, the Company had $2.1 million of term loans outstanding.

About TRM Corporation

The Company is a consumer services company that provides convenience ATM services in high-traffic consumer environments. TRM's ATM customer base is widespread, with retailers throughout theUnited States. TRM operates the second largest non-bank ATM network in theUnited States.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, such as consumer demand for our services; access to capital; changes in interest rates; maintaining satisfactory relationships with our banking partners; our ability to continue to reduce attrition in our existing ATM estate and to add new ATMs; technological change; our ability to control costs and expenses; competition and our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy. Additional information on these factors, which could affect our financial results, is included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in such report. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in our SEC filings that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement, which reflects management's analysis only as of the date of the statement. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by applicable law.

                            - Attachments 1,2,3 -



                                                               Attachment 1
                                TRM CORPORATION
                       Consolidated Results of Operations
                     (in thousands, except per share data)
                                  (unaudited)

                                     Three months ended  Twelve months ended
                                      12-31-06 12-31-07   12-31-06  12-31-07

    Sales                              $24,173  $20,614   $107,656  $90,386
    Less discounts                      14,444   12,704     65,576   56,711

    Net sales                            9,729    7,910     42,080   33,675

    Cost of sales:
      Cost of vault cash                 1,659    1,215      6,482    5,399
      Other                              4,934    4,106     16,990   17,465

    Gross profit                         3,136    2,589     18,608   10,811

    Selling, general and
     administrative expense              8,012    2,144     30,541   16,482
    Impairment charges                       -        -     43,311        -
    Restructuring charges                    -        -          -      963
    Equipment write-offs                   505      660        579    1,876

    Operating income (loss)             (5,381)    (215)   (55,823)  (8,510)
    Interest expense and
     amortization of debt
     issuance costs                          1      188          1      464
    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                                 -      750      3,105    4,809
    Other expense (income), net            759     (297)      (169)     (57)
    Loss from continuing operations
     before income taxes                (6,141)    (856)   (58,760) (13,726)

    Benefit for income taxes              (596)     (59)    (5,194)       -

    Loss from continuing operations     (5,545)    (797)   (53,566) (13,726)

    Discontinued operations:
        Income (loss) from operations   (9,098)   1,841    (65,948)   5,437
        Provision for income taxes         597      138        577      138
            Income (loss) from
             discontinued operations    (9,695)   1,703    (66,525)   5,299
    Net income (loss)                 $(15,240)    $906  $(120,091) $(8,427)

    BASIC AND DILUTED PER SHARE
     INFORMATION:

    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding                        17,113   17,212     17,034   17,178

    Basic and diluted income (loss)
     per share:
            Continuing operations       $(0.32)  $(0.05)    $(3.14)  $(0.80)
            Discontinued operations      (0.57)    0.10      (3.91)    0.31
                Net income (loss)       $(0.89)   $0.05     $(7.05)  $(0.49)




                                                                 Attachment 2
                                 TRM Corporation
                           Consolidated Balance Sheet
                                 (in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)


                                               December 31,      December 31,
                 Assets                              2006              2007

    Current assets:
         Cash                                       $4,784            $3,859
         Restricted cash                                 -             3,073
         Accounts receivable, net                    4,328             2,611
         Income taxes receivable                       215                 -
         Inventories                                   674                50
         Prepaid expenses and other                  1,579               369
         Deferred financing costs                    5,270               172
         Restricted cash - TRM Inventory
          Funding Trust                             73,701            61,805
         Assets held for sale                      106,081                 -

                 Total current assets              196,632            71,939

    Equipment, less accumulated depreciation
     and amortization                               11,646             4,222
    Goodwill                                        16,748            16,748
    Intangible assets, less accumulated
     amortization                                      585               585
    Other assets                                       833               795
                 Total assets                     $226,444           $94,289


         Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

    Current liabilities:
         Accounts payable                           $5,988            $6,099
         Accrued expenses                            8,744             9,929
         Income taxes payable                           67                36
         Term loans and line of credit              99,318             2,051
         TRM Inventory Funding Trust note payable   71,697            58,505
         Liabilities related to assets
          held for sale                             13,437                 -

                 Total current liabilities         199,251            76,620

    Settlement agreement due after one year              -             3,009
                 Total liabilities                 199,251            79,629

    Minority interest                                1,500             1,500

    Shareholders' equity:
         Common stock                              135,595           136,181
         Additional paid-in capital                     63                63
         Accumulated other comprehensive income      4,692                 -
         Accumulated deficit                      (114,657)         (123,084)
                 Total shareholders' equity         25,693            13,160

                 Total liabilities and
                  shareholders' equity            $226,444           $94,289




                                                                  Attachment 3
                                 TRM Corporation
                          Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
                               (in thousands - USD)
                                   (unaudited)

                                   Three months ended    Twelve months ended
                                  12-31-06   12-31-07   12-31-06     12-31-07

    Continuing Operations:
    Loss from continuing
     operations                    $(5,545)     $(797)  $(53,566)    $(13,726)
    Add:
        Interest expense                 1        188          1          464
        Loss on early
         extinguishment of debt          -        750      3,105        4,809
        Benefit for income taxes      (596)       (59)    (5,194)           -
        Depreciation and
         amortization                  883        601      7,089        2,541
        Equipment write-offs           505        660        579        1,876
        Inventory write down             -          -          -          399
        Non-recurring charges            -          -          -          350
        Impairment charges               -          -     43,311            -
        Non-cash stock
         compensation expense           97        158      1,051          509
    Adjusted EBITDA - continuing
     operations                    $(4,655)    $1,501    $(3,624)     $(2,778)

    Discontinued Operations:
    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations                     (9,695)     1,703    (66,525)       5,299
    Add:
        Interest expense             4,327        -       13,001        1,289
        Loss on early extinguishment
         of debt                       -          -          372          -
        Provision for income taxes     597        138        577          138
        Depreciation and
         amortization                2,092        -       10,983          -
        Equipment write-offs           282        500     21,894          500
        Impairment charges             -          -       31,348        2,701
    Adjusted EBITDA - discontinued
     operations                    $(2,397)    $2,341    $11,650       $9,927


    Note: Our Adjusted EBITDA calculation is based upon the definition of
          EBITDA in the loan documents governing our loan facility entered
          into in June 2006.

SOURCE TRM Corporation

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