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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
 
Form 10-K
 
     
(Mark One)    
þ
  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
or
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from          to          
 
Commission file number: 000-30241
 
 
 
 
DDi CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Delaware
  06-1576013
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
1220 Simon Circle,
Anaheim, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
  92806
(Zip Code)
 
(714) 688-7200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
 
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
     
Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
 
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
  The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in the definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). (check one):
 
Large accelerated filer o     Accelerated filer þ     Non-accelerated filer o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2006, was approximately $149.8 million (computed using the closing price of $8.20 per share of Common Stock on June 30, 2006, as reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market).
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.  Yes þ     No o
 
As of March 2, 2007, DDi Corp. had 22,593,035 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement prepared in connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2007 are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.
 


 

DDi CORP.
FORM 10-K
 
Index
 
                 
        Page
 
  Item 1.     Business     1  
  Item 1A.     Risk Factors     9  
  Item 1B.     Unresolved Staff Comments     15  
  Item 2.     Properties     15  
  Item 3.     Legal Proceedings     16  
  Item 4.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     16  
PART II
  Item 5.     Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities     17  
  Item 6.     Selected Financial Data     19  
  Item 7.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     20  
  Item 7A.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     35  
  Item 8.     Financial Statements and Supplementary Data     36  
  Item 9.     Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure     71  
  Item 9A.     Controls and Procedures     71  
  Item 9B.     Other Information     72  
PART III
  Item 10.     Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance     72  
  Item 11.     Executive Compensation     72  
  Item 12.     Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters     72  
  Item 13.     Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence     72  
  Item 14.     Principal Accounting Fees and Services     72  
PART IV
  Item 15.     Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules     72  
        Signatures     78  
 EXHIBIT 10.2
 EXHIBIT 10.3
 EXHIBIT 10.10
 EXHIBIT 10.12
 Exhibit 10.43
 EXHIBIT 21.1
 EXHIBIT 23.1
 EXHIBIT 31.1
 EXHIBIT 31.2
 EXHIBIT 32.1
 EXHIBIT 32.2


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Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “DDi” and “DDi Corp.” refer specifically to DDi Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries. You should carefully consider the risk factors described below, as well as the other information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K prior to making a decision to invest in our securities. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known or that we currently believe to be less significant may also adversely affect us.
 
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
On one or more occasions, we may make statements regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K relating to expectation of future financial performance, continued growth, changes in economic conditions or capital markets and changes in customer usage patterns and preferences are forward-looking statements.
 
Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “will likely result,” “will continue,” “may,” “could” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed. We caution that while we make such statements in good faith and we believe such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in records and other data available from third parties, we cannot assure you that our expectations will be realized.
 
In addition to the factors and other matters discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, some important factors that could cause actual results or outcomes for DDi or our subsidiaries to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements include:
 
  •  changes in general economic conditions in the markets in which we may compete and fluctuations in demand in the electronics industry;
 
  •  increased competition;
 
  •  increased costs;
 
  •  our ability to retain key members of management;
 
  •  our ability to address changes to environmental laws and regulations;
 
  •  adverse state, federal or foreign legislation or regulation or adverse determinations by regulators; and
 
  •  other factors identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors.


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PART I
 
Item 1.  Business.
 
Overview
 
We provide time-critical, technologically-advanced printed circuit board (“PCB”) engineering and manufacturing services. We specialize in engineering and fabricating complex multi-layer printed circuit boards on a quick-turn basis — with lead times as short as 24 hours. We have approximately 1,000 PCB customers in various market sectors including communications and networking, medical, test and industrial instruments, high-end computing, military and aerospace, and high-durability commercial markets. With such a broad customer base and approximately 50 new printed circuit board designs tooled per day, we have accumulated significant process and engineering expertise. Our core strength is developing innovative, high-performance solutions for customers during the engineering, test and launch phases of their new electronic product development. Our entire organization is focused on rapidly and reliably filling complex customer orders and building long-term customer relationships. Our engineering capabilities and five manufacturing facilities located in the United States and Canada enable us to respond to time-critical orders and technology challenges for our customers.
 
Through the third quarter of 2006, we also provided time-critical printed circuit board assembly services, including building, configuring and testing electronic products and assemblies. In order to realign our business around our core PCB operations, we decided to sell the lower margin assembly business. On September 29, 2006, we completed the sale of our assembly business to VMS LLC.
 
On October 23, 2006, we completed the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits, Inc. (“Sovereign”), a privately-held printed circuit board manufacturer located in North Jackson, Ohio. The acquisition of Sovereign Circuits is intended to extend our presence in key PCB markets, such as the military and aerospace markets, as well as expand our technical capabilities to include flex and rigid-flex technologies.
 
We operate in one reportable business segment through our primary operating subsidiary, Dynamic Details, Incorporated. See Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Segment Reporting, for a summary of revenues by customer location for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
 
Industry Overview
 
Printed circuit boards are a fundamental component of virtually all electronic equipment. A printed circuit board is comprised of layers of laminate and copper and contains patterns of electrical circuitry to connect electronic components. The level of printed circuit board complexity is determined by several characteristics, including size, layer count, density, materials and functionality. High-end commercial equipment manufacturers require complex printed circuit boards fabricated with higher layer counts, greater density and advanced materials and demand highly complex and sophisticated manufacturing capabilities. By contrast, other printed circuit boards, such as those used in non-wireless consumer electronic products, are generally less complex and have less sophisticated manufacturing capability requirements.
 
We see several significant trends within the printed circuit board manufacturing industry, including:
 
  •  Increasing customer demand for quick-turn production.  Rapid advances in technology are significantly shortening product life-cycles and placing increased pressure on original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) to develop new products in shorter periods of time. In response to these pressures, OEMs look to printed circuit board manufacturers that can offer design and engineering support and quick-turn manufacturing services to reduce time to market. Many OEMs, in an effort to increase electronic supply chain efficiency, work with a small number of technically qualified suppliers that have sophisticated manufacturing expertise and are able to offer a broad range of printed circuit board products.
 
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  OEMs rely on printed circuit board manufacturers that can provide advanced engineering and manufacturing services early in the new product development cycle.
 
  •  Shifting of high volume production to Asia.  Asian-based printed circuit board manufacturers have been able to capitalize on lower labor costs and to increase their market share on production of printed circuit boards used in high-volume consumer electronics applications, such as personal computers and cell phones. Asian-based manufacturers have generally been unable to meet the lead time requirements for the production of complex printed circuit boards on a quick-turn basis.
 
Two leading independent market research firms estimate that the 2006 global market for printed circuit boards was between $45.0 and $48.6 billon, with North American printed circuit boards representing approximately $5.0 billion of that total.
 
Our Customer Solution
 
Our customer solution combines reliable, time-critical, industry-leading engineering expertise and advanced process and manufacturing technologies. We play an integral role in our customers’ product development and manufacturing strategies. We believe our core strengths in the engineering, test and launch phases of new electronic product development provide a competitive advantage in delivering our services to customers in industries characterized by significant research and development, rapid product introduction cycles and demand for time-critical services.
 
Our customers benefit from the following:
 
  •  Customized Engineering Solutions.  We are actively involved in the early stages of our customers’ product development cycles. This positions us at the leading edge of technical innovation in the engineering of complex printed circuit boards. Our engineering and sales teams collaborate to identify the specific needs of our customers and work with them to develop innovative, high performance solutions. This method of product development provides us with an in-depth understanding of our customers’ businesses and enables us to better anticipate and serve their needs.
 
  •  Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.  We are committed to manufacturing process improvements and focus on enhancing existing capabilities as well as developing new technologies. We are consistently among the first to adopt advances in printed circuit board manufacturing technology. For example, we believe that we were the first printed circuit board manufacturer in North America to manufacture printed circuit boards utilizing stacked microvia, or SMVTM Technology. We believe we continue to lead the domestic industry in advancing this technology.
 
  •  Time-Critical Services.  In addition to customized engineering solutions and advanced manufacturing technologies, we specialize in providing time-critical, or quick-turn, printed circuit board engineering and manufacturing services. Our engineering, fabrication and customer service systems enable us to respond to customers’ needs with quick-turn services. Our personnel are trained and experienced in providing our services with speed and precision. For example, we are able to issue price quotes to our customers in hours, rather than days. Nearly half of our net printed circuit board sales in 2006 were generated from orders with manufacturing delivery of 10 days or less, and we fill some of our customers’ orders in as little as 24 hours.
 
Our Strategy
 
Our goal is to be the leading provider of technologically-advanced, time-critical printed circuit board engineering and manufacturing services. To achieve this goal, we:
 
Focus on engineering services and support for high technology and complex printed circuit boards.  We focus on leading edge engineering, high technology and complex printed circuit boards because we believe it provides us a competitive advantage. This also enables us to better anticipate and serve our customers’ needs. We are able to work with our customers to provide innovative and high performance solutions.
 
Maintain our technology leadership.  We continually accumulate new technology and engineering expertise as we work closely with our broad customer base in the introduction of their new products.


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We believe this expertise and ability position us as an industry leader in providing technologically-advanced, time-critical services.
 
Focus on time-critical services.  We focus on the quick-turn segment of the printed circuit board industry. We target the time-critical services market because the significant value of these services to our customers allows us to charge a premium and generate higher margins. We also believe that the market dynamics in recent years for time-critical services have been more stable than those of the volume production market and that these services are more resistant to pricing pressure and commoditization, and are less likely to move offshore.
 
Continue to serve our large and diverse customer base.  We believe that maintaining a broad customer base enables us to further enhance our engineering expertise while reducing end-market and customer concentration risk. We maintain a sales and marketing staff focused solely on building and maintaining customer relationships. We are focused on becoming an integral part of customers’ new product initiatives and work closely with their research and development personnel.
 
Pursue new customers and markets with high growth potential.  We continue to pursue new customers with high growth characteristics and target additional high growth end-markets that are characterized by rapid product introduction cycles and demand for time-critical services.
 
Our Services
 
PCB Prototype Engineering and Manufacturing.  We engineer and manufacture highly complex, technologically-advanced multi-layer printed circuit board prototypes on a quick-turn basis. Our advanced development and manufacturing technologies facilitate production with delivery times ranging from 24 hours to 10 days.
 
Pre-Production and Production Fabrication Services.  We provide quick-turn and longer lead time pre-production fabrication services to our customers when they introduce products to the market and require printed circuit boards in a short period of time. We also provide our customers low volume production fabrication services. Our pre-production and production fabrication services typically have delivery dates ranging from 2 days to 20 days, or longer in some cases.
 
In addition to the engineering and manufacturing services we offer our customers utilizing our 5 facilities located in North America, we also support customer requirements for a transition to higher volume needs by sourcing from facilities located in Asia. This transition support is a small part of our offering and approximates 1% of our net sales.
 
Manufacturing Technologies and Processes
 
The manufacture of printed circuit boards involves several steps: etching the circuit image on copper-clad epoxy laminate, pressing the laminates together to form a panel, drilling holes and depositing copper or other conducive material to form the inter-layer electrical connections and, lastly, cutting the panels to shape. Our advanced interconnect products require additional critical steps, including accurate dry film imaging, photoimageable soldermask processing, computer numeric controlled (CNC) mechanical drilling and routing, precision laser drilling, automated plating and process controls and achievement of controlled impedance.
 
Multi-layering, which involves placing multiple layers of electrical circuitry on a single printed circuit board or backpanel, expands the number of circuits and components that can be contained on the interconnect product and increases the operating speed of the system by reducing the distance that electrical signals must travel. Increasing the density of the circuitry in each layer is accomplished by reducing the width of the circuit tracks and placing them closer together on the printed circuit board or backpanel.
 
Interconnect products having narrow, closely spaced circuit tracks are known as fine line products. The manufacture of complex multi-layer interconnect products often requires the use of sophisticated circuit interconnections, called blind or buried vias, between printed circuit board layers and adherence to strict electrical characteristics to maintain consistent circuit transmission speeds, referred to as controlled impedance. These technologies require very tight lamination and etching tolerances and are especially critical for printed circuit boards with ten or more layers.


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We use a number of advanced technologies which allow us to manufacture complex printed circuit boards with increased functionality and quality, including the following:
 
  •  Laser Direct Imaging (“LDI”).  LDI is a process that allows us to process high-density products by direct writing onto photoresist with a high-precision laser technology. LDI is a high-resolution tool that is capable of imaging sub 0.002 inches/0.002 inches line/space and also gives us the ability to image solder mask especially where tolerances are tightly defined.
 
  •  Blind or Buried Vias.  Vias are drilled holes which provide electrical connectivity between layers of circuitry in a printed circuit board. Blind vias connect the surface layer of the printed circuit board to the nearest inner layer. Buried vias are holes that do not reach either surface of the printed circuit board but allow inner layers to be interconnected. Products with blind and buried vias can be made thinner, smaller, lighter and with higher component density and more functionality than products with traditional vias, and may require fewer layers.
 
  •  Laser Drilling Microvias.  We have a variety of laser technologies capable of laser drilling any customer driven application including UV, UV/CO2 and CO2. Microvias are small vias with diameters generally between 0.003 and 0.008 inches after laser drilling. The fabrication of printed circuit boards with microvias requires specialized equipment and highly skilled process knowledge. These tools are also capable of solder mask ablation and precision milling. Applications such as handheld wireless devices employ microvias to obtain a higher degree of functionality from a smaller given surface area. These products can be delivered in as little as 3 days.
 
  •  Stacked Microvias (SMV).  Stacked microvias are microvias plated with solid copper that can be stacked, connecting as many as six layers sequentially on each side of a center buried via core. This technology provides improved current carrying capability and thermal characteristics, planar surface for ball-grid array assembly and increased routing density for fine pitch ball-grid arrays and flipchip devices. SMV technology provides solutions for next generation technologies that include high Input/Output count, 0.65mm, 0.50mm, 0.40mm and 0.25mm ball-grid array and flipchip devices. This is done by allowing extra routing channels directly under the bonding pads, as compared to a conventional microvia that is limited to 1 or 2 layer deep routing. We believe that we remain one of the few printed circuit board manufacturers in North America that currently offers fabrication of printed circuit boards utilizing SMV Technology.
 
  •  Buried passives.  Buried passive technology involves embedding the capacitor and resistor elements inside the printed circuit board, which allows for removal of passive components from the surface of the printed circuit board, leaving more surface area for active components. We have offered buried resistor products since the early 1990s. This technology is used in the high speed interconnect space as well as single chip or multichip modules, memory and high speed switches. This process is used to eliminate surface mount resistors and allows for termination to occur directly under other surface mounted components such as ball-grid arrays and quad-flat packs. We have offered embedded capacitance layers since the mid 1990’s. The buried capacitance layers are currently used mostly as a noise reduction method.
 
  •  Fine line traces and spaces.  Traces are the connecting copper lines between the different components of the printed circuit board and spaces are the distances between traces. The smaller the traces and tighter the spaces, the higher the density on the printed circuit board and the greater the expertise required to achieve a desired final yield on a customer required order. We are able to provide 0.002 inch traces and spaces.
 
  •  High aspect ratios.  The aspect ratio is the ratio between the thickness of the printed circuit board and the diameter of a drilled hole. The higher the ratio, the greater the difficulty to reliably form, electroplate and finish all the holes on a printed circuit board. We are able to provide aspect ratios of up to 15:1. We are currently developing a solution to provide a 20:1 and greater aspect ratio technology.
 
  •  Thin core processing.  A core is the basic inner-layer building block material from which printed circuit boards are constructed. A core consists of a flat sheet of material comprised of glass-reinforced resin with copper foil on either side. The thickness of inner-layer cores is determined by the overall thickness of the printed circuit board and the number of layers required. The demand for thinner cores derives from


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  requirements of thinner printed circuit boards, higher layer counts and various electrical parameters. Core thickness in our printed circuit boards ranges from as little as 0.001 inches up to 0.062 inches.
 
  •  Flexible and Rigid-Flex PCBs.  The use of flexible and rigid-flex printed circuit board technology offers certain advantages over traditional rigid printed circuit boards. Flexible printed circuits consist of copper conductive patterns that have been etched or printed while affixed to flexible substrate materials such as polyimide or polyester. The circuits are manufactured by subjecting the base materials to multiple processes, such as drilling, screening, photo imaging, etching, plating and finishing. We manufacture flexible PCBs using a “Static” or “Flex-to-install application” which enables interconnection to be made between two or more mechanical units in areas that have mechanical constraints or non-standard packaging that cannot accommodate conventional interconnects. This application is useful in both the military and aerospace markets.
 
A rigid-flex printed circuit board is a hybrid construction of rigid and flexible circuitry that are stacked and then laminated. Rigid-flex PCBs can accommodate special mechanical and packing requirements while at the same time offering a high number of interconnections between two or more rigid boards. For this reason the rigid-flex PCB is often used in “back plane” or “mother board” applications to interface multiple systems. The rigid-flex PCB offers superior reliability of interconnects in environments that are subject to vibration, shock and thermal extremes. The rigid flex application is found in the military and aerospace markets and would include cockpit instrumentation, electronic warfare systems, missiles, rockets, satellites and radar.
 
  •  Materials.  We offer a full range of materials for microwave, radio frequency and high speed applications. These materials can be used in hybrid stack-ups to allow for maximum performance in a cost reduced package. We currently use approximately 50 different materials and have added “Green” or Halogen-free materials and materials suitable for “lead free” assembly. The use of these materials requires advanced capabilities in the areas of drilling, hole cleaning, plating and registration.
 
We are qualified under various industry standards, including Bellcore compliance for communications products and Underwriters Laboratories approval for electronics products. All of our production facilities are ISO-9001:2000 certified. These certifications require that we meet standards related to management, production and quality control, among others. In addition, some of our production facilities are MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-PRF-31032 and MIL-P-50884 certified, which require us to meet certain military standards related to production and quality control.
 
Our Customers and Markets
 
As of December 31, 2006, we had approximately 1,000 PCB customers in various market sectors including communications and networking, medical, test and industrial instruments, high-end computing, military and aerospace, and high-durability commercial markets. We measure customers as those companies that have placed at least one order with us in the preceding 6-month period. During 2006, 2005 and 2004, sales to our largest customer accounted for approximately 7%, 8% and 9%, respectively, of our net sales. During 2006, 2005 and 2004, sales to our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 31%, 36% and 35%, respectively, of our net sales.


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We sell to OEMs both directly and through electronic manufacturing service companies. The following table shows the percentage of our net sales attributable to each of the principal end markets we served for the periods indicated:
 
                         
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,  
End Markets(1)(2)
  2006     2005     2004  
 
Communications/Networking
    41 %     43 %     41 %
Medical/Test/Industrial
    20       21       21  
High-end Computing
    25       22       22  
Military/Aerospace
    6       6       6  
Other
    8       8       10  
                         
Total
    100 %     100 %     100 %
                         
 
 
(1) Sales to electronic manufacturing services providers are classified by the end markets of their customers.
 
(2) Statistical information for 2005 and 2004 have been reclassified to exclude results of the Company’s European operations, which were discontinued in February 2005 and have been reported as a discontinued operation.
 
We operate in one reportable business segment and in one geographical area, North America. Revenues are attributed to the country in which the customer buying the product is located.
 
Sales and Marketing
 
Our sales and marketing efforts are focused on developing long-term relationships with research and development and new product introduction personnel at current and prospective customers. Our sales personnel and engineering staff advise our customers with respect to applicable technology, manufacturing feasibility of designs and cost implications through on-line computer technical support and direct customer communication. Each of our customers is serviced by a support team consisting of sales, engineering, manufacturing and customer service employees.
 
We market our development and manufacturing services through both an internal sales force and manufacturer’s representatives. Approximately 66%, 65%, and 61% of our net sales were generated through our internal sales force in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, with the balance generated through manufacturers representatives. For many of these manufacturers’ representatives, we are the largest revenue source and the exclusive supplier of quick-turn and pre-production printed circuit boards.
 
Research and Development
 
We maintain a strong commitment to research and development and focus our efforts on enhancing existing capabilities as well as developing new technologies and integrating them across all of our facilities. Our close involvement with our customers in the early stages of their product development cycle positions us at the leading edge of technical innovation in the design and manufacture of quick-turn and complex printed circuit boards. Our experienced engineers, chemists and laboratory technicians work in conjunction with our sales staff to identify specific needs and develop innovative, high performance solutions to customer issues and to align our technology roadmap with that of our turn-key customers. Because our research and development efforts are an integral part of our production process, our research and development expenditures are not separately identifiable. Accordingly, we do not segregate these costs as a separate item, but instead include such costs in our consolidated financial statements as part of cost of goods sold.
 
Proprietary Processes
 
We believe our business depends on our effective execution of fabrication techniques and our ability to improve our manufacturing processes to meet evolving industry standards. Depending on our technology strategy, we may periodically enter into joint technology development agreements with certain of our suppliers to develop new processes. Typically we maintain exclusive rights to use such processes for a period of time in our field. We


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generally enter into confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with our employees, consultants, vendors and customers, as needed, and generally limit access to and distribution of our proprietary information and processes.
 
Our Suppliers
 
Our raw materials inventory must be regularly and rapidly replenished. We use just-in-time procurement practices to maintain raw materials inventory at low levels. Because we provide primarily lower-volume quick-turn services, this inventory policy does not hamper our ability to complete customer orders. We have preferred suppliers for some raw materials. We evaluate all of our suppliers and create strategic relationships where appropriate. Adequate amounts of all raw materials have been available in the past, and we believe this will continue in the foreseeable future. As part of our strategy to migrate the risk of a long-term supply shortage, we have expanded our evaluation of suppliers and begun to include those domiciled in Asia.
 
The primary raw materials that we use in production are core materials (copperclad layers of fiberglass of varying thickness impregnated with bonding materials) and chemical solutions (copper, gold, etc.) for plating operations, photographic film and carbide drill bits. We work closely with our suppliers to incorporate technological advances in the raw materials we purchase.
 
Competition
 
Our principal competitors include Merix Corporation, TTM Technologies, Coretec and Sanmina, as well as a number of smaller private companies. The barriers to entry in the quick-turn segment of the printed circuit board industry are considerable. In order to compete effectively in this segment, companies must have a sufficient customer base, a staff of qualified sales and marketing personnel, considerable engineering resources and the proper tooling and equipment to permit fast and reliable product turnaround.
 
We believe we compete favorably based on the following factors:
 
  •  ability to offer time-to-market capabilities;
 
  •  capability and flexibility to produce technologically complex products;
 
  •  engineering and design services to compliment the manufacturing process;
 
  •  additional available manufacturing capacity without significant additional capital expenditures;
 
  •  consistent high-quality products; and
 
  •  outstanding customer service.
 
Backlog
 
Although we obtain firm purchase orders from our customers, our customers typically do not make firm orders for delivery of products more than 30 to 90 days in advance. We do not believe the backlog of expected product sales covered by firm purchase orders is a meaningful measure of future sales since orders may be rescheduled or canceled and nearly half of our sales result from orders with manufacturing delivery of less than 10 days.
 
Environmental Matters
 
Printed circuit board manufacturing requires the use of a variety of materials, including metals and chemicals. As a result, our operations are subject to certain federal, state and local laws and regulatory requirements relating to environmental compliance and site cleanups, waste management and health and safety matters. Among others, we are subject to regulations promulgated by:
 
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  •  the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) pertaining to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing processes; and
 
  •  corresponding country, state and local agencies.
 
We are required to comply with various regulations relating to the storage, use, labeling, disposal and human exposure to chemicals, solid waste and other hazardous materials, as well as air quality regulations. Many of our activities are also subject to permits issued by authorized governmental agencies. These permits must be renewed periodically and are subject to revocation in the event of violations of environmental laws. Certain waste materials and byproducts generated by our manufacturing processes are either processed by us or sent to third parties for recycling, reclamation, treatment or disposal. Water used in our manufacturing process must be properly treated prior to discharge.
 
We incur expenses relating to compliance with these laws and regulations. To date, the costs of compliance and environmental remediation have not been material to us. Nevertheless, additional or modified requirements may be imposed in the future. If such additional or modified requirements are imposed on us, or if conditions requiring remediation were found to exist, we may be required to incur substantial additional expenditures.
 
Employees
 
As of December 31, 2006, we had approximately 1,300 employees, none of whom are represented by unions. Of these employees, 81% were involved in manufacturing, 4% were involved in engineering, 6% were involved in sales and marketing and 9% were involved in administration and other capacities. We have not experienced any labor problems resulting in a work stoppage and believe we have good relations with our employees.
 
Executive Officers of the Registrant
 
The following table sets forth the executive officers of DDi Corp., their ages as of March 2, 2007, and the positions currently held by each person:
 
                 
Name
  Age    
Office
 
 
Mikel H. Williams
    50       President, Chief Executive Officer and Director  
Michael R. Mathews
    46       Senior Vice President — Manufacturing Operations  
Gerald P. Barnes
    48       Senior Vice President — Sales  
Sally L. Goff
    40       Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
 
Executive officers are elected by, and serve at the discretion of, the Board of Directors. There are no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which any of the persons listed below was selected as an executive officer.
 
Mikel H. Williams has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since November 2005. From November 2004 to October 2005, Mr. Williams served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Before joining the Company, Mr. Williams served as the sole member of Constellation Management Group, LLC providing strategic, operational and financial/capital advisory consulting services to companies in the telecom, software and high-tech industries from May to November 2004; and as Chief Operating Officer of LNG Holdings, a European telecommunications company where he oversaw the restructuring and sale of the business from June 2002 to December 2003. Prior to that, from November 1996 to June 2001, Mr. Williams held the following executive positions with Global TeleSystems, Inc. and its subsidiaries, a leading telecommunications company providing data and internet services in Europe: Senior Vice President, Ebone Sales from December 2000 through June 2001; President, GTS Broadband Services from August 2000 through November 2000; President, GTS Wholesale Services from January 2000 through July 2000; and prior thereto, Vice President, Finance of Global TeleSystems, Inc. Mr. Williams began his career as a certified public accountant in the State of Maryland working as an auditor for Price Waterhouse. Mr. Williams holds a bachelor of science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and a Masters of Business Administration from Georgetown University.
 
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Process Engineering. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Mathews served in various management roles with Sanmina-SCI, an electronics manufacturing services company, from July 1995 to February 2006, most recently as Vice President Operations & Quality, PWB and Enclosures. While at Sanmina-SCI, Mr. Mathews also served as Operations Manager, Vice President American Eastern Region Enclosure Division and Vice President and General Manager PCB Division. Mr. Matthews joined Raytheon Company in August of 1983 in the Missile Systems Division, where he rose to Manufacturing Operations Manager prior to his departure in July 1995. Mr. Mathews began his career at Lockheed Missiles and Space where he worked from July 1982 to August 1983. Mr. Mathews holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Plastics Engineering both from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
 
Gerald P. Barnes has served as Senior Vice President — Sales of the Company since January 2007. Before joining the Company, Mr. Barnes served as Vice President of Sales for TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, from September 2005 to January 2007. From 2004 to 2005, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Cosmotronic, a printed circuit board manufacturer. Mr. Barnes served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Winonic, Inc., a privately held printed circuit board design and manufacturing company, from 2003 to 2004. From 1990 to 2003, he served in numerous capacities for the Advanced Interconnect Division of Toppan Electronics, a division of Toppan Printing Co. Ltd., including President and Chief Operating Officer from 1999 to 2003, Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 1995 to 1999, and Director of Sales and Marketing from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Barnes holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Delaware State University.
 
Sally L. Goff has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since March 2006. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Goff served as Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller of Cardiac Science Corporation, a medical device manufacturing and distribution company, and its predecessor, from February 2003 to March 2006. From February 2001 to October 2002 Ms. Goff served as Director of Finance of SMC Networks, a wireless networking distribution company. Ms. Goff also served as Corporate Controller of Masimo Corporation, a medical device manufacturing and distribution company from October 1996 to February 2001. Ms. Goff began her career as a certified public accountant in the State of California working as an auditor for Coopers & Lybrand LLP from August 1990 through October 1996. Ms. Goff holds a B.A. in Business Administration — Accounting from California State University, Fullerton.
 
Available Information
 
Our Internet address is www.ddiglobal.com. There we make available, free of charge, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with or furnish it to the SEC. Our SEC reports can be accessed through the investor relations section of our website. The information found on our website is not part of this or any other report we file with or furnish to the SEC.
 
Item 1A.   Risk Factors.
 
The trading price of our common stock may continue to be volatile.
 
The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include, among other things, actual or anticipated variations in our operating results and cash flow, the nature and content of our earnings releases and our competitors’ earnings releases, announcements of technological innovations that impact our services, customers, competitors or markets, changes in financial estimates by securities analysts, business conditions in our markets and the general state of the securities markets and the market for similar stocks, changes in capital markets that affect the perceived availability of capital to companies in our industry, governmental legislation or regulation, currency and exchange rate fluctuations, as well as general economic and market conditions, such as recessions. In addition, our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. Limited trading volume of our common stock could affect the trading price by magnifying the effect of larger purchase or sale orders and could increase the trading price volatility in general. No prediction can be made as to future trading volumes of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market.


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We may need additional capital in the future and it may not be available on acceptable terms, or not at all.
 
Looking ahead at long-term needs, we may need to raise additional funds for a number of purposes, including:
 
  •  to fund our operations beyond 2007;
 
  •  to fund working capital requirements for future growth that we may experience;
 
  •  to enhance or expand the range of services we offer;
 
  •  to increase our sales and marketing activities; or
 
  •  to respond to competitive pressures or perceived opportunities, such as investment, acquisition and international expansion activities.
 
If such funds are not available when required or on acceptable terms, our business and financial results could suffer.
 
We may issue additional shares of common stock that may dilute the value of our common stock and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
 
In addition to the approximately 22.6 million shares of our common stock outstanding at December 31, 2006, we may issue additional shares of common stock in the following scenarios:
 
  •  approximately 2.4 million shares of our common stock may be required to be issued pursuant to outstanding stock options or stock options issuable under our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan;
 
  •  a significant number of additional shares of our common stock may be issued if we seek to raise capital through offerings of our common stock, securities convertible into our common stock, or rights to acquire such securities or our common stock.
 
A large issuance of shares of our common stock, in any or all of the above scenarios, will decrease the ownership percentage of current outstanding stockholders and will likely result in a decrease in the market price of our common stock. Any large issuance may also result in a change in control of DDi.
 
The terms of our senior credit facility may restrict our financial and operational flexibility.
 
The terms of our senior credit facility restrict, among other things, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments, consummate certain asset sales, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with other persons or sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. Further, we are required to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy certain financial conditions. Our ability to meet those financial ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond our control, and there can be no assurance that we will meet those tests. Substantially all of our assets, except equipment and real property, are pledged as collateral under our senior credit facility.
 
Our customers are subject to economic cycles and fluctuations in product demand. A significant downturn in demand for our customers’ products would similarly affect demand for our products and as such our sales, gross margin and operating performance would be adversely affected.
 
Our customers that purchase printed circuit board engineering and manufacturing services from us are subject to their own business cycles. Some of these cycles show predictability from year to year. However, other cycles are unpredictable in commencement, depth and duration. A downturn, or any other event leading to additional excess capacity, will negatively impact our sales, gross margin and operating performance.
 
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Unless we are able to respond to technological change at least as quickly as our competitors, our services could be rendered obsolete, which would reduce our sales and operating margins.
 
The market for our services is characterized by rapidly changing technology and continuing process development. The future success of our business will depend in large part upon our ability to maintain and enhance our technological capabilities, to develop and market services that meet evolving customer needs and to successfully anticipate or respond to technological changes on a cost-effective and timely basis.
 
In addition, the printed circuit board engineering and manufacturing services industry could in the future encounter competition from new or revised technologies that render existing technology less competitive or obsolete or that reduce the demand for our services. It is possible that we will not effectively respond to the technological requirements of the changing market. To the extent we determine that new technologies and equipment are required to remain competitive, the development, acquisition and implementation of such technologies and equipment may require us to make significant capital investments. It is possible that we will not be able to obtain capital for these purposes in the future or that any investments in new technologies will result in commercially viable technological processes.
 
We may experience significant fluctuation in our revenue because we sell primarily on a purchase order basis, rather than pursuant to long-term contracts.
 
Our operating results fluctuate because we sell primarily on a purchase-order basis rather than pursuant to long-term contracts, and we expect these fluctuations to continue in the future. We are therefore sensitive to variability in demand by our customers. Because we time our expenditures in anticipation of future sales, our operating results may be less than we estimate if the timing and volume of customer orders do not match our expectations. Furthermore, we may not be able to capture all potential revenue in a given period if our customers’ demand for quick-turn services exceeds our capacity during that period. Because of these factors, you should not rely on quarter- to-quarter comparisons of our results of operations as an indication of our future performance. Because a significant portion of our operating expenses are fixed, even a small revenue shortfall can have a disproportionate effect on our operating results. It is possible that, in future periods, our results may be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors. This could cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
 
We rely on a core group of significant customers for a substantial portion of our revenue, and a reduction in demand from, or an inability to pay by, this core group could adversely affect our revenue.
 
Although we have a large number of customers, net sales to our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 31%, 36% and 35% of our net sales in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. We may continue to depend upon a core group of customers for a material percentage of our net sales in the future. In addition, we generate significant accounts receivable in connection with providing services to our customers. If one or more of our significant customers were to become insolvent or otherwise were unable to pay us for the services provided, our results of operations and cash flows would be adversely affected.
 
If we experience excess capacity due to variability in customer demand, our gross margins may decline.
 
We maintain our production facilities at less than full capacity to retain our ability to respond to quick-turn orders. However, if these orders are not received, we could experience losses due to excess capacity. Whenever we experience excess capacity, our revenue may be insufficient to fully cover our fixed overhead expenses and our gross margins would decline. Conversely, we may not be able to capture all potential revenue in a given period if our customers’ demands for quick-turn services exceed our capacity during that period.
 
We are subject to intense competition, and our business may be adversely affected by these competitive pressures.
 
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and integrated subsidiaries of more broadly based volume producers that also manufacture multi-layer printed circuit boards. We also expect that competition will increase as a result of industry consolidation.
 
For us to be competitive in the quick-turn sector, we must maintain a large customer base, a large staff of qualified sales and marketing personnel, considerable engineering resources and proper tooling and equipment to permit fast turnaround of small lots on a daily basis.
 
If Asian-based production capabilities increase in sophistication, we may lose market share, and our gross margins may be adversely affected by increased pricing pressure.
 
Price competition from printed circuit board manufacturers based in Asia and other locations with lower production costs may play an increasing role in the printed circuit board markets in which we compete. While printed circuit board manufacturers in these locations have historically competed primarily in markets for less technologically advanced products with high volumes, they are expanding their manufacturing capabilities to produce higher layer count and higher technology printed circuit boards. In the future, competitors in Asia may be able to effectively compete in our higher technology markets, which may result in decreased net sales or force us to lower our prices, reducing our gross margins.
 
Defects in our products could result in financial or other damages to our customers, which could result in reduced demand for our services and liability claims against us.
 
Defects in the products we manufacture, whether caused by a design, manufacturing or materials failure or error, may result in delayed shipments, customer dissatisfaction, or a reduction in or cancellation of purchase orders. If these defects occur either in large quantities or too frequently, our business reputation may be impaired. Defects in our products could result in financial or other damages to our customers. Our sales terms and conditions generally contain provisions designed to limit our exposure to product liability and related claims; however, competing terms and provisions of our customers or existing or future laws or unfavorable judicial decisions could negate these limitation of liability provisions. Product liability claims made against us, even if unsuccessful, would be time-consuming and costly to defend. Although we maintain a warranty reserve, this reserve may not be sufficient to cover our warranty or other expenses that could arise as a result of higher than normal or historical defects in our products and may adversely impact our gross margins.
 
If we are unable to protect our intellectual property or infringe or are alleged to infringe others’ intellectual property, our operating results may be adversely affected.
 
We primarily rely on trade secret laws and restrictions on disclosure to protect our intellectual property rights. We cannot be certain that the steps we have taken to protect our intellectual property rights will prevent unauthorized use of our technology. Our inability to protect our intellectual property rights could diminish or eliminate the competitive advantages that we derive from our proprietary technology.
 
We may become involved in litigation in the future to protect our intellectual property or in defense of allegations that we infringe others’ intellectual property rights. These claims and any resulting litigation could subject us to significant liability for damages and invalidate our property rights. In addition, these lawsuits, regardless of their merits, could be time consuming and expensive to resolve and could divert management’s time and attention. Any potential intellectual property litigation alleging our infringement of a third-party’s intellectual property also could force us or our customers to:
 
  •  stop producing products that use the intellectual property in question;
 
  •  obtain an intellectual property license to sell the relevant technology at an additional cost, which license may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all; and
 
  •  redesign those products or services that use the technology in question.
 
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Complying with applicable environmental laws requires significant resources and, if we fail to comply, we could be subject to substantial liability.
 
Our operations are regulated under a number of federal, state, local and foreign environmental and safety laws and regulations that govern, among other things, the discharge of hazardous materials into the air and water, as well as the handling, storage and disposal of such materials. These laws and regulations include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as well as analogous state and foreign laws. Compliance with these environmental laws is a major consideration for us because we use in our manufacturing process materials classified as hazardous such as ammoniacal etching solutions, copper and nickel. Our efforts to comply with applicable environmental laws require an ongoing and significant commitment of our resources. Over the years, environmental laws have become, and may in the future become, more stringent, imposing greater compliance costs on us. In addition, because we are a generator of hazardous wastes and our sites may become contaminated, we may be subject to potential financial liability for costs associated with an investigation and any remediation of such sites. Even if we fully comply with applicable environmental laws and are not directly at fault for the contamination, we may still be liable. The wastes we generate include spent ammoniacal etching solutions, solder stripping solutions and hydrochloric acid solutions containing palladium, waste water which contains heavy metals, acids, cleaners and conditioners and filter cake from equipment used for on-site waste treatment.
 
Violations of environmental laws could subject us to revocation of the environmental permits we require to operate our business. Any such revocations could require us to cease or limit production at one or more of our facilities, thereby negatively impacting revenues and potentially causing the market price of our common stock to decline. Additionally, if we are liable for any violation of environmental laws, we could be required to undertake expensive remedial actions and be subject to additional penalties.
 
Effective July 1, 2006, the Company’s customers that provide products to the European Union must be in compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, or RoHS Directive, the European legislation that restricts the use of a number of substances, including lead. During 2007, China is expected to enact and the United States may enact similar federal legislation restricting the use of the same substances covered under the European Union RoHS Directive. We believe that our products are compliant with these efforts and that materials will be available to meet these emerging regulations. However, it is possible that unanticipated supply shortages or delays may occur as a result of these new regulations. In addition, these requirements may render some of our raw materials and inventory obsolete, as well as potentially increase the pricing for raw materials. Also, because most existing assembly processes utilize a tin-lead alloy as a soldering material in the manufacturing process, the elimination of tin-lead as a surface finish and/or a soldering material may require investments to expand or acquire new surface finishing technologies. The products that we manufacture that comply with the new regulatory standards or are assembled through RoHS-compliant assembly processes may not perform as well as our current products. If we are unable to successfully and timely redesign existing products and introduce new products that meet the standards set by environmental regulation and our customers, sales of our products could decline and warranty costs could increase, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
We depend on our key personnel and may have difficulty attracting and retaining skilled employees.
 
Our future success will depend to a significant degree upon the continued contributions of our key management, marketing, technical, financial, accounting and operational personnel, including Mikel H. Williams, our President and Chief Executive Officer. The loss of the services of one or more key employees could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We also believe that our future success will depend in large part upon our ability to attract and retain additional highly skilled managerial and technical resources. Competition for such personnel is intense. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. In addition, recent and potential future facility shutdowns and workforce reductions may have a negative impact on employee recruiting and retention.


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Our manufacturing processes depend on the collective industry experience of our employees. If these employees were to leave and take this knowledge with them, our manufacturing processes may suffer, and we may not be able to compete effectively.
 
Other than our trade secret protection, we rely on the collective experience of our employees to ensure that we continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies in our industry. If a significant number of employees involved in our manufacturing processes were to leave our employment and we are not able to replace these people with new employees with comparable experience, our manufacturing processes may suffer as we may be unable to keep up with innovations in the industry. As a result, we may not be able to continue to compete effectively.
 
We rely on suppliers for the timely delivery of materials used in manufacturing our printed circuit boards, and an increase in industry demand or a shortage of raw materials may increase the price of the raw materials we use and may limit our ability to manufacture certain products and adversely impact our gross margins.
 
To manufacture our printed circuit boards, we use materials such as laminated layers of fiberglass, copper foil and chemical solutions which we order from our suppliers. Suppliers of laminates and other raw materials that we use may from time to time extend lead times, limit supplies or increase prices due to capacity constraints or other factors, which could adversely affect our gross margins and our ability to deliver our products on a timely basis. During 2006, we experienced, and may continue to experience, significant increases in the cost of laminate materials, copper products, gold and oil-based or oil-derivative raw materials, which could adversely impact our gross margins. Some of our products use types of laminates that are only available from a single supplier that holds a patent on the material. Although other manufacturers of advanced printed circuit boards also must use the single supplier and our OEM customers generally determine the type of laminates used, a failure to obtain the material from the single supplier for any reason may cause a disruption, and possible cancellation, of orders for printed circuit boards using that type of laminate, which in turn would cause a decrease in our sales.
 
Our recent acquisition of Sovereign Circuits or future acquisitions may be costly and difficult to integrate, may divert management resources and may dilute shareholder value.
 
As part of our business strategy, we have made and may continue to make acquisitions of, or investments in, companies, products or technologies that complement our current products, augment our market coverage, enhance our technical capabilities or production capacity or that may otherwise offer growth opportunities. In connection with our Sovereign Circuits acquisition or any future acquisitions or investments, we could experience:
 
  •  problems integrating the purchased operations, technologies or products;
 
  •  failure to achieve potential sales, materials costs and other synergies;
 
  •  unanticipated expenses and working capital requirements;
 
  •  difficulty achieving sufficient sales to offset increased expenses associated with acquisitions;
 
  •  diversion of management’s attention;
 
  •  adverse effects on business relationships with our or the acquired company’s suppliers and customers;
 
  •  difficulty in entering markets in which we have limited or no prior experience;
 
  •  losses of key employees, particularly those of the acquired organization; and
 
  •  problems implementing adequate internal controls and procedures.
 
In addition, in connection with any future acquisitions or investments, we could:
 
  •  issue stock that would dilute our current stockholders’ percentage ownership;
 
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  •  incur amortization expenses related to intangible assets; or
 
  •  incur large and immediate write-offs that would negatively impact our results of operations.
 
Any of these factors could prevent us from realizing anticipated benefits of an acquisition or investment, including operational synergies, economies of scale and increased profit margins and revenue. Acquisitions are inherently risky, and any acquisition may not be successful. Failure to manage and successfully integrate acquisitions could harm our business and operating results in a material way.
 
We are subject to risks associated with currency fluctuations, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
 
A portion of our sales are denominated in Canadian dollars, and as a result, changes in the exchange rates of the Canadian Dollar to the U.S. Dollar could result in exchange losses, which could impact our results of operations. The impact of future exchange rate fluctuations on our results of operations cannot be accurately predicted.
 
Significant decreases in our stock price could result in our having to record an impairment charge related to our goodwill.
 
Applicable accounting standards require that goodwill be tested for impairment at least annually or whenever evidence of potential impairment exists. If, in any period, our stock price decreases to the point where the fair value of our Company, as determined by our market capitalization, is less than our book value, this could indicate a potential impairment and we may be required to record an impairment charge in that period.
 
Item 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments.
 
None.
 
Item 2.   Properties.
 
We lease approximately 324,000 square feet of building space in locations throughout North America used primarily for the manufacture of quick-turn printed circuit boards. Our lease agreements expire at various dates through the year 2011 and represent an average annual commitment of $2.8 million per year through 2011.
 
In connection with the purchase of Sovereign Circuits in October 2006, we now own a building as well as a land parcel of approximately 4.5 acres located in North Jackson, Ohio. The building and land had an appraised value of $3.0 million. At December 31, 2006 the building had a remaining mortgage balance of $1.7 million with monthly principal payments of approximately $19,000 through 2014.
 
Our significant facilities are as follows:
 
                 
          Square Feet
 
Location
  Primary Function     (Approx.)  
 
Sterling, Virginia
    Manufacturing       100,000  
Anaheim, California
    Corporate headquarters       27,000  
Anaheim, California
    Manufacturing       70,000  
Milpitas, California
    Manufacturing       72,000  
Toronto, Canada
    Manufacturing       45,000  
North Jackson, Ohio
    Manufacturing       75,000  
                 
Total
            389,000  
 
We believe that our current facilities are sufficient for the operation of our business, and we believe that suitable additional space in various local markets is available to accommodate any needs that may arise. Our Milpitas facility is structured in two separate buildings (manufacturing in one building and test and administrative functions in another), under separate lease agreements with different landlords. The lease on the administrative building expires in July 2007. In February 2007, we signed a term sheet and have begun lease negotiations with a new landlord for alternative space adjacent to the current facility.


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Item 3.   Legal Proceedings.
 
In late 2003, a number of putative class actions for violations of the federal securities laws were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against certain of our former officers and directors on behalf of purchasers of our common stock, alleging violations of the federal securities laws between December 2000 and April 2002 in connection with various public offerings of securities. In December 2003, these actions were consolidated into a single action, In re DDi Corp. Securities Litigation, Case No. CV 03-7063 MMM (SHx). In late 2006, the parties reached a preliminary agreement to settle the federal class action. On November 22, 2006, the Court entered an order preliminarily approving the settlement. A final approval hearing is scheduled by the Court on March 12, 2007. The terms of the settlement require the defendants to pay $4.4 million in full settlement of the claims asserted on behalf of the class. Of this $4.4 million, we paid approximately $1.6 million in December 2006 into a settlement trust, which approximated the remaining unpaid portion of the deductible on our Directors and Officer’s insurance policy. The balance of the settlement amount was funded by other defendants and certain parties’ insurance proceeds. The settlement will have no further impact on our financial statements because our insurance carrier has agreed to pay our portion of the settlement less the deductible that we accrued for in the second quarter of 2006.
 
On May 2, 2006, SMDI Company filed a lawsuit against our Laminate Technology Corp. subsidiary in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County (Case No. CV2006-006541). SMDI Company was the landlord for two buildings that constituted a portion of our now-closed Arizona facility. The complaint alleges that we breached the leases for the two buildings by failing to adequately maintain the buildings, failing to timely pay rent and causing environmental damage to the property. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages. On June 2, 2006, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint, which added our Dynamic Details, Incorporated subsidiary as a defendant to the action. On June 30, 2006, the defendants removed the state court action to the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Arizona (Case No. CV06-1661-PHX-FJM) on the basis of diversity jurisdiction.
 
On July 5, 2006, we filed a motion to dismiss Dynamic Details, Incorporated as a defendant in SMDI v. Laminate Technologies Corp. (Case No. CV06-1661-PHX-FJM). On August 15, 2006, the court denied our motion to dismiss, but ruled that the plaintiffs must amend their complaint to name the owners of the property as the plaintiffs in the action, instead of SMDI Company, which was the property manager for the property. On August 29, 2006, the plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint to (a) substitute Barbara Ann Ball, as Special Trustee of the Barbara Ann Ball Revocable Trust, Mary Ball Glimpse, as Special Trustee of the Mary Ball Glimpse Trust, Barbara Ann Ball and Germain H. Ball, as Co-Trustees of the Leona Harmon Rickenbach Trust, and NELCO- WF, L.L.C. as the plaintiffs in the action and (b) add Nelco Technology, Inc., the previous tenant of the property, as a co-defendant. On September 28, 2006, we filed an answer, cross-claim and counterclaim, in which we assert a cross-claim against Nelco Technology, Inc. for indemnification and contribution and a counterclaim against the plaintiffs for breach of the implied covenant good faith and fair dealing. On January 25, 2007 we filed a motion for leave to amend our answer, counterclaim and cross-claim seeking to join Park Electrochemical Corporation and Nelco Products, Inc., the corporate parents of Nelco Technology, Inc., as cross-defendants to the case. The case is currently in the discovery phase. We believe the plaintiffs claims lack merit and intend to vigorously defend the action.
 
In addition to the above, we are involved from time to time in other litigation concerning claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of our business. We do not believe any of this litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
 
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
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PART II
 
Item 5.   Market for the Registrants’ Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
 
Market for Common Stock
 
Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (formerly, the NASDAQ National Market) under the symbol “DDIC.”
 
The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices per share of our common stock for the quarterly periods indicated, which correspond to our quarterly fiscal periods for financial reporting purposes. Prices for our common stock are prices on the NASDAQ Global Market (formerly, the NASDAQ National Market). All historical market price per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 3, 2006 reverse stock split.
 
                 
    DDi Corp.
 
    Common Stock  
    High     Low  
 
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2006:
               
Fourth Quarter
  $ 8.22     $ 7.18  
Third Quarter
  $ 8.60     $ 6.59  
Second Quarter
  $ 8.94     $ 6.69  
First Quarter
  $ 8.10     $ 5.32  
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2005:
               
Fourth Quarter
  $ 6.65     $ 4.62  
Third Quarter
  $ 13.93     $ 5.04  
Second Quarter
  $ 24.50     $ 12.11  
First Quarter
  $ 22.89     $ 15.75  
 
The number of common stockholders of record as of March 2, 2007 was 37.
 
Dividend Policy
 
We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock since January 1996. We have no current intention to pay cash dividends on our common stock, and we anticipate that substantially all of our earnings in the foreseeable future will be used to finance our business. Our current asset-based revolving credit facility restricts our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock and restricts our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends to us without the lender’s consent. Our future dividend policy will depend on our earnings, capital requirements and financial condition, as well as requirements of our financing agreements and other factors that our board of directors considers relevant.
 
Performance Graph
 
The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
 
We emerged from reorganization proceedings under Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 12, 2003. Pursuant to the Joint Plan of Reorganization approved by the Bankruptcy Court, the previous common stock was cancelled and new common stock became available for issuance. On December 17, 2003, the shares of our common stock that were issued under our plan of reorganization began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “DDIO.” On March 5, 2004, our common stock commenced trading on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol “DDIC.” On February 3, 2006, we effected a one-for-seven reverse stock split. Shares of our common stock traded on the NASDAQ National Market on a post-split basis from February 6, 2006 to March 3, 2006, under the temporary


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trading symbol “DDICD.” Our common stock resumed trading under the trading symbol “DDIC” on March 6, 2006. The NASDAQ National Market was renamed the NASDAQ Global Market on July 1, 2006.
 
Because the shares of common stock outstanding prior to December 12, 2003 (the effective date of the Joint Plan of Reorganization) were cancelled as part of the bankruptcy, its performance is not comparable to that of the new common stock of the reorganized Company. The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock since December 17, 2003 (the first date that shares were traded following the effective date of the Joint Plan of Reorganization) with the cumulative total return of (a) the NASDAQ Composite Index and (b) an index of two peer companies selected by us. The peer group is comprised of Merix Corp. and TTM Technologies Inc. This peer group index will be subject to occasional change as we or our competitors change their focus, merge or are acquired, undergo significant changes, or as new competitors emerge. The comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 17, 2003, in DDi Corp. common stock and in each of the indices shown and assumes that all dividends were reinvested.
 
The comparisons in this table are required by the SEC and, therefore, are not intended to forecast or be indicative of possible future performance of our common stock.
 


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Item 6.   Selected Financial Data.
 
The following selected consolidated financial data as of and for the dates and periods indicated have been derived from our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, for the eleven months ended November 30, 2003, for the one month ended December 31, 2003 and for the year ended December 31, 2002. The selected financial data of all prior periods presented have been reclassified to reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of DDi Europe as a discontinued operation. On February 3, 2006, the Company effected a one-for-seven reverse stock split. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split. You should read the data set forth below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto set forth in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
                                                   
    Reorganized DDi Corp.       Predecessor DDi Corp.  
                      One Month
      Eleven Months
    Year
 
    Years Ended December 31,     Ended
      Ended
    Ended
 
    2006     2005     2004     Dec. 31, 2003       Nov. 30, 2003     Dec. 31, 2002  
    (In millions, except per share data)                
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:
                                                 
Net sales
  $ 198.1     $ 184.6     $ 189.0     $ 14.6       $ 145.0     $ 185.6  
Cost of goods sold
    160.2       157.9       164.1       18.2         130.0       174.4  
                                                   
Gross profit (loss)
    37.9       26.7       24.9       (3.6 )       15.0       11.2  
Operating expenses:
                                                 
Sales and marketing
    15.2       15.0       17.0       2.1         13.5       19.7  
General and administrative
    14.6       15.7       17.2       2.1         8.5       10.5  
Amortization of intangible assets
    4.7       4.6       4.6       0.4                
Loss on sale of assembly business
    4.6                                  
Litigation reserve
    1.7                                  
Restructuring and other related charges
    1.1       4.7       0.9       0.4         3.9       25.3  
Goodwill impairment
          54.7                     2.0       128.7  
Reorganization expenses
                0.8       0.5         7.4       2.1  
                                                   
Operating loss
    (4.0 )     (68.0 )     (15.6 )     (9.1 )       (20.3 )     (175.1 )
Loss on interest rate swap termination
                              5.6        
Interest and other expense, net
    1.4       4.8       7.6       0.8         16.3       19.9  
Reorganization items:
                                                 
Gain on extinguishment of debt
                              (120.4 )      
Fresh start accounting adjustments
                              (115.2 )      
Reorganization proceeding expenses
                      1.1         14.0        
                                                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    (5.4 )     (72.8 )     (23.2 )     (11.0 )       179.4       (195.0 )
Income tax expense
    (1.8 )     (1.4 )     (2.0 )             (0.1 )     (17.0 )
                                                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (7.2 )     (74.2 )     (25.2 )     (11.0 )       179.3       (212.0 )
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
          10.2       (20.7 )     (3.0 )       (14.9 )     (76.1 )
                                                   
Net income (loss)
    (7.2 )     (64.0 )     (45.9 )     (14.0 )       164.4       (288.1 )
Series B Preferred Stock dividends, accretion and repurchase charge
    (16.4 )     (6.4 )     (4.0 )                    
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
  $ (23.6 )   $ (70.4 )   $ (49.9 )   $ (14.0 )     $ 164.4     $ (288.1 )
                                                   
Other Financial Data:
                                                 
Depreciation
  $ 9.8     $ 9.9     $ 9.9     $ 0.9       $ 12.4     $ 16.1  
Capital expenditures
    6.3       6.7       4.4       0.1         3.9       8.0  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations
    9.3       (1.6 )     3.6       5.6         (12.2 )     (7.6 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations
    3.6       (9.9 )     4.2       0.7         (2.6 )     1.0  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations
    (22.8 )     (14.9 )     12.7       (0.1 )       (6.2 )     22.0  


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                              Predecessor DDi
 
    Reorganized DDi Corp.       Corp.
 
    December 31,       December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004     2003       2002  
    (In millions)          
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
                                         
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (excluding restricted)
  $ 15.9     $ 26.0     $ 23.5     $ 11.2       $ 29.0  
Working capital (deficit)
    31.2       26.2       20.9       25.6         (220.2 )
Total assets
    139.6       164.3       226.7       228.8         151.8  
Total debt, including current maturities
    2.0       19.9       35.1       90.5         288.9  
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
  $ 109.6     $ 108.0     $ 77.1     $ 91.4         (163.9 )
 
Item 7.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
Overview
 
We are a leading provider of time-critical, technologically-advanced printed circuit board (“PCB”) engineering and manufacturing. We specialize in engineering and fabricating complex multi-layer printed circuit boards on a quick-turn basis, with lead times as short as 24 hours. We have approximately 1,000 PCB customers in various market sectors including communications and networking, medical, test and industrial instruments, high-end computing, military and aerospace and high-durability commercial markets. With such a broad customer base and approximately 50 new printed circuit board designs tooled per day, we have accumulated significant process and engineering expertise. Our core strength is developing innovative, high-performance solutions for customers during the engineering, test and launch phases of their new electronic product development. Our entire organization is focused on rapidly and reliably filling complex customer orders and building long-term customer relationships. Our engineering capabilities and manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada enable us to respond to time-critical orders and technology challenges for our customers.
 
On September 29, 2006, we completed the sale of our assembly business to VMS LLC. The divestiture of this lower margin assembly business has allowed us to realign our business around our core PCB operations. In accordance with EITF 03-13, the operations and cash flows of the disposed assembly business have not been presented as a discontinued operation as a result of expected significant continuing direct cash flows pursuant to a supply agreement with VMS for the sale of DDi printed circuit boards to be used in VMS’s assembly business. Therefore, revenues and costs of the assembly business through September 29, 2006 have been included in our results for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
On October 23, 2006, we completed the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits, Inc., a privately-held printed circuit board manufacturer. We believe the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits has extended our presence in key PCB markets, such as the military and aerospace markets, as well as expanded our technical capabilities to include flex and rigid-flex technologies. We believe these markets are less vulnerable to competition from off-shore, low-cost manufacturers. Further, acquiring Sovereign has added flex and rigid-flex product capabilities to our product offering, which will allow for improved market penetration by our sales team. We also believe the Sovereign acquisition will enable us to improve the loading of customer demand across our collective facilities.
 
On February 3, 2006, we effected a one-for-seven reverse stock split. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
 
On February 9, 2005, we announced the discontinuation of our European business, and the placement into administration of DDi Europe. The results of operations presented in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been presented to reflect DDi Europe as a discontinued operation. As a discontinued operation, revenues, expenses and cash flows of DDi Europe have been excluded from the respective captions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.


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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses for each period.
 
We believe our critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that we believe are: (i) the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations; and (ii) that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain, are as follows:
 
Revenue recognition — Our revenue consists primarily of the sale of printed circuit boards using customer supplied engineering and design plans. Prior to September 29, 2006 our revenue also included other value-added assembly services. Our revenue recognition policy complies with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements.” Revenue from the sale of products is recognized when title and risk of loss has passed to the customer, typically at the time of shipment, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, including a fixed price, and collectibility is reasonably assured. We do not have customer acceptance provisions, but we do provide our customers a limited right of return for defective printed circuit boards. We record warranty expense at the time revenue is recognized and we maintain a warranty accrual for the estimated future warranty obligation based upon the relationship between historical sales volumes and anticipated costs. Factors that affect our warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and the estimated cost of repair. We assess the adequacy of the warranty accrual each quarter.
 
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience and specific account review. We review our allowance for doubtful accounts at least quarterly. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectibility. All other balances are reviewed on a pooled basis by type of receivable. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when we feel it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. We do not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to our customers.
 
Valuation of long-lived assets — We assess the potential impairment of long-lived tangible and intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Changes in our operating strategy, such as the closure of a facility, can significantly reduce the estimated useful life of such assets.
 
Goodwill impairment — In accordance with SFAS 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer subject to amortization but are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. We operate in one operating segment and have one reporting unit; therefore, we test goodwill for impairment at the consolidated level against the fair value of the Company. Per SFAS 142, the fair value of a reporting unit refers to the amount at which the unit as a whole could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties. Quoted market prices in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and shall be used as the basis on the last day of the year for the measurement, if available. We assess potential impairment on an annual basis on the last day of the year and compare our market capitalization to the book value of the Company including goodwill. A significant decrease in our stock price could indicate a material impairment of goodwill which, after further analysis, could result in a material charge to operations. If goodwill is considered impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill. Inherent in our fair value determinations are certain judgments and estimates, including projections of future cash flows, the discount rate reflecting the risk inherent in future cash flows, the interpretation of current economic indicators and market valuations and strategic plans with regard to operations. A change in these underlying assumptions would cause a change in the results of the tests, which could cause the fair value of the reporting unit to


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be less than its respective carrying amount. In addition, to the extent that there are significant changes in market conditions or overall economic conditions or strategic plans change, it is possible that future goodwill impairments could result, which could have a material impact on the financial position and results of operations.
 
Inventory obsolescence — We purchase raw materials in quantities that we anticipate will be fully used in the near term. However, changes in operating strategy, such as the closure of a facility or changes in technology can limit our ability to effectively utilize all of the raw materials purchased. If inventory is not utilized, then an inventory impairment may be recorded.
 
Income taxes — As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The process incorporates a determination of the proper current tax balances together with temporary differences resulting from different treatment of transactions for tax and financial statement purposes. Such differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The recovery of deferred tax assets from future taxable income must be assessed and, to the extent that recovery is not likely, we establish a valuation allowance. If our ultimate tax liability differs from the periodic tax provision reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, additional tax expense may be recorded.
 
Purchase accounting — SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations and establishes specific criteria for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill. The Company accounted for its 2006 purchase of Sovereign Circuits, Inc. under the purchase method of accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 141, and allocated the respective purchase price plus transaction costs to estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. These purchase price allocation estimates were made based on the Company’s preliminary estimates of fair values which could differ from final estimates.
 
Litigation and other contingencies — Management regularly evaluates our exposure to threatened or pending litigation and other business contingencies. Because of the uncertainties related to the amount of loss from litigation and other business contingencies, the recording of losses relating to such exposures requires significant judgment about the potential range of outcomes. As additional information about current or future litigation or other contingencies becomes available, management will assess whether such information warrants the recording of expense relating to the contingencies. Such additional expense could potentially have a material impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.
 
Stock-Based Compensation — Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123-R, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair values of stock options. The Black Scholes option-pricing model requires the input of certain assumptions that require our judgment including the expected term, the expected stock price volatility of the underlying stock options and expected forfeiture rate. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based compensation represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, if our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate, the stock- based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period.


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Results of Operations and Other Financial Data
 
The following tables set forth select data from our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
 
Net sales
  $ 198,115     $ 184,625     $ 189,007  
Cost of goods sold
    160,188       157,959       164,076  
                         
Gross profit
    37,927       26,666       24,931  
Operating expenses:
                       
Sales and marketing
    15,228       14,993       16,933  
General and administrative
    14,543       15,728       17,199  
Amortization of intangible assets
    4,744       4,598       4,598  
Loss on sale of assembly business
    4,544              
Litigation reserve
    1,727              
Restructuring and other related charges
    1,140       4,703       903  
Goodwill impairment
          54,669        
Reorganization expenses
                829  
                         
Operating loss
    (3,999 )     (68,025 )     (15,531 )
Interest expense, net
    1,362       4,443       5,144  
Other expense, net
    44       313       2,493  
                         
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (5,405 )     (72,781 )     (23,168 )
Income tax expense
    1,828       1,429       1,984  
                         
Loss from continuing operations
    (7,233 )     (74,210 )     (25,152 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
          10,236       (20,713 )
                         
Net loss
    (7,233 )     (63,974 )     (45,865 )
Less: Series B Preferred Stock dividends, accretion and repurchase charge
    (16,419 )     (6,473 )     (4,044 )
                         
Net loss applicable to common stockholders
  $ (23,652 )   $ (70,447 )   $ (49,909 )
                         
 
Year Ended December 31, 2006 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2005
 
Net Sales
 
Net sales in 2006 were primarily derived from the engineering and manufacture of complex, technologically-advanced multi-layer PCBs. To a lesser extent, value added PCB assembly services also contributed to revenue in 2006 prior to the sale of our assembly business on September 29, 2006. Net sales for 2005 were primarily derived from advanced multi-layer PCBs and to a lesser extent, value added PCB assembly services.
 
Net sales increased by $13.5 million, or 7.3%, to $198.1 million in 2006, from $184.6 million in 2005. The increase in net sales consisted of an increase in PCB sales of $20.9 million, or 13.6%, offset by a decrease in assembly sales of $7.4 million, or 23.8% as compared to 2005. The increase in PCB sales was primarily attributable to an increase in volume, an increase in average pricing in 2006 as compared to 2005 and the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits in the fourth quarter of 2006. The decrease in assembly sales was primarily due to the sale of the assembly business at the end of the third quarter of 2006.


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Gross Profit
 
Gross profit was $37.9 million, or 19.1% of net sales, in 2006 compared to $26.7 million, or 14.4% of net sales in 2005. The increase in gross profit in 2006 compared to 2005 was primarily the result of: (i) higher 2006 revenue as compared to 2005 resulting in a higher contribution margin, (ii) a $3.0 million reduction in non-cash compensation, (iii) operational efficiencies and reduction of fixed costs associated with the closure of our Arizona facility in 2005, (iv) a $1.3 million restructuring related inventory impairment charge incurred in 2005 associated with the closure of our Arizona facility that was not incurred in 2006, and (v) a reduction of certain administrative and technology resources in 2006 previously focused on production and operations activities. Offsetting these items in 2006 was incentive bonus compensation of approximately $900,000 based on 2006 EBITDA performance against plan.
 
Non-Cash Compensation
 
The following table sets forth select data related to non-cash compensation (in thousands):
 
                 
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005  
 
Non-cash compensation:
               
Cost of good sold
  $ 428     $ 3,428  
Sales and marketing expenses
    58       116  
General and administrative expenses
    1,061       1,058  
                 
Total non-cash compensation
  $ 1,547     $ 4,602  
                 
 
In 2006, non-cash compensation expense was recorded in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123-R using the modified prospective application transition method. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation cost recognized in 2006 included: (i) compensation cost for all unvested stock-based awards granted prior to January 1, 2006 based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, net of estimated forfeitures and (ii) compensation cost for all stock-based awards granted or modified subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123-R, net of estimated forfeitures. In 2005, non-cash compensation related to amortization of deferred compensation net of actual forfeitures for stock options that were granted with exercise prices that were less than the fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant and restricted stock.
 
Sales and Marketing Expenses
 
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $235,000 or 1.6%, to $15.2 million, or 7.7% of net sales, for the year ended December 31, 2006, from $15.0 million, or 8.1% of net sales, for 2005. The decrease in expenses as a percentage of net sales reflects the operating leverage we benefit from as our sales increase.
 
General and Administrative Expenses
 
General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.2 million, or 7.5%, to $14.5 million, or 7.3% of net sales in 2006, from $15.7 million, or 8.5% of net sales in 2005. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily a result of: (i) a $1.2 million reduction in professional services, (ii) severance charges of $1.0 million incurred in 2005 associated with the departure of certain executives in 2005 not incurred in 2006 and (iii) other decreases in miscellaneous general and administrative expenses such as taxes, travel, insurance, service charges and fees of approximately $900,000. These decreases were partially offset by a reallocation of resources focused on certain administrative and technology activities related to corporate-wide governance and systems initiatives of $1.5 million and incentive bonus compensation of approximately $400,000 based on 2006 EBITDA performance against plan.


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Loss on Sale of Assembly Business
 
On September 29, 2006, we completed the sale of our assembly business to VMS, LLC for $12.0 million in cash. The transaction was accounted for pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”) and EITF 03-13 “Applying the Conditions in Paragraph 42 of FASB Statement No. 144 in Determining Whether to Report Discontinued Operations” (“EITF 03-13”). We recorded a $4.5 million loss on the sale in the third quarter of 2006, which included $3.1 million of goodwill allocated to the assembly business in accordance with SFAS 142.
 
In accordance with EITF 03-13, the operations and cash flows of the disposed assembly business have not been presented as a discontinued operation as a result of expected significant continuing direct cash flows pursuant to a supply agreement with VMS for the sale of DDi printed circuit boards to be used in VMS’s assembly business. The supply agreement provides for a preferred, but not exclusive, supplier arrangement and has a term of 12 months which automatically renews for an additional 12-month period until either party gives 90-days notice to terminate. The agreement was entered into with the purpose of establishing a long-term supply relationship between the parties. As prescribed by EITF 03-13, significance was measured based on a comparison of the expected continuing cash flows to be generated from future sales to VMS subsequent to the closing of the transaction and the cash flows that would have been generated by the assembly business absent the disposal transaction.
 
The amounts presented in continuing operations after the disposal transaction include a continuation of revenues and expenses that have been intercompany transactions which have been eliminated in consolidated financial statements issued for periods prior to the closing of the transaction. These intercompany sales transactions totaled approximately $2.8 million and $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.
 
Litigation Reserve
 
In 2003, several class action complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of our common stock, alleging violations of the federal securities laws between December 19, 2000 and April 29, 2002. The Directors & Officers Insurance Policy in place at the time of the claims had a $2.5 million deductible. In the second quarter of 2006, when we determined that it was probable the case would settle for an amount in excess of the deductible, we accrued the remaining exposure on the deductible to us of approximately $1.7 million ($2.5 million deductible less fees incurred through June 30, 2006 of $773,000). In late 2006, the parties reached a preliminary agreement to settle the federal class action. The terms of the preliminary settlement required the defendants to pay $4.4 million into a settlement trust in full settlement of the claims asserted by the class. See Part I, Item 3. “Legal Proceedings,” herein for additional discussion related to this litigation.
 
Amortization of Intangibles
 
Amortization of intangible assets relates to customer relationships identified during the allocation of the reorganized value of the Company subsequent to our emergence from bankruptcy in 2003 and as well as to customer relationships identified in connection with the purchase of Sovereign Circuits in the fourth quarter of 2006. These intangible assets are being amortized using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of five years resulting in $1.3 million of amortization expense per quarter through November 2008 and $190,000 per quarter thereafter through October 2011.
 
Restructuring
 
In May 2005, our Board of Directors approved plans to close our Arizona-based mass lamination operation. We completed remediation of the Arizona facility (encompassing three separate buildings) and exited the last building in the third quarter of 2006. During 2006, we incurred a total of $1.1 million in restructuring and other related charges relating to the closure of the Arizona facility. As of December 31, 2006, we had incurred a total of $5.8 million in charges relating to the closure and do not anticipate any additional charges other than ongoing fees and expenses related to pending litigation with the landlord of one of the buildings. For a discussion of the pending litigation, see Part I Item 3. “Legal Proceedings” herein.


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In May 2005, we announced the closure of our corporate human resources center located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the relocation of this function into our corporate offices located in Anaheim, California. This restructuring was essentially completed during the second quarter of 2005.
 
A reconciliation of accrued restructuring costs for the year ended December 31, 2006 is as follows (in thousands):
 
                                                 
    Employee
                               
    Termination
    Contract
    Facility
    Other Exit
             
    Benefits     Terminations     Closure     Costs     Total        
Accrued restructuring costs at December 31, 2005
  $     $ 16     $ 999     $ 67     $ 1,082          
Additional accruals:
                                               
Arizona closure
    43       347       433       300       1,123          
Colorado closure
    6       15             4       25          
Other
                      (8 )     (8 )        
Payments
    (49 )     (378 )     (1,432 )     (363 )     (2,222 )        
                                                 
Accrued restructuring costs at December 31, 2006
  $     $     $     $     $          
                                                 
 
We have completed payment of all restructuring costs as of December 31, 2006.
 
Goodwill Impairment
 
Due to a decline in our stock price during the second and third quarters of 2005, tests of impairment were performed at June 30 and September 30, 2005. Each analyses indicated that our book value at June 30 and September 30, 2005 was in excess of our fair value, as determined by our market capitalization. After assessing the goodwill impairment, we calculated and recorded goodwill impairment charges of $31.1 million and $23.6 million in the quarters ended June 30 and September 30, 2005, respectively. Total goodwill impairment charges recorded for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $54.7 million.
 
We performed our annual impairment test on goodwill for 2006 and 2005 on December 31, 2006, and 2005, respectively. We determined that because the fair value of the Company, determined using our market capitalization, exceeded its carrying amount, no goodwill impairment was indicated.
 
Interest expense, net
 
Interest expense consists of amortization of debt issuance costs, interest and fees related to our Credit Facility and interest expense associated with long-term leases. In 2005, interest expense also included interest related to our senior accreting notes. Interest expense decreased by 69.3% to $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 from $4.4 million for 2005. The decrease primarily related to $2.3 million of interest incurred on our senior accreting notes in 2005 that was not incurred in 2006 as a result of the redemption of these notes in October 2005. Also contributing to the decrease was a reduction in interest and fees associated with our revolving Credit Facility of approximately $500,000 as a result of decreased borrowings on our Credit Facility in 2006 compared to 2005 and a reduction in interest paid on capital leases of approximately $165,000.
 
Other (Income) Expense, Net
 
Net other (income) expense consists of foreign exchange transaction gains or losses related to our Canadian subsidiary and other miscellaneous non-operating items. In 2006, net other expense decreased by $269,000 to $44,000 from $313,000 for the corresponding period in 2005. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in foreign exchange losses of $400,000 from our Canadian operations and a $171,000 loss on redemption of debt related to the redemption of our senior accreting notes incurred in 2005. These decreases were partially offset by increases in various miscellaneous non-operating items in 2006 as compared to 2005.


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Income Tax Expense
 
For 2006, income tax expense increased by $399,000 over the prior year to $1.8 million in 2006 from $1.4 million in 2005. The increase was primarily due to increased Canadian taxable income and adjustment of Canadian tax contingencies resulting in additional income tax expense in 2006 as compared to 2005.
 
Series B Preferred Stock Dividends and Accretion
 
As a result of the early redemption of the remaining Series B Preferred shares in October 2006, we reflected a $10.7 million, non-cash reduction of earnings applicable to common stockholders used in the calculation of earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2006 equal to the difference between the fair value of the cash and shares issued in October 2006 and the fair value of shares that would have been issued using the original stated conversion price of $20.16 per share, plus the remaining unaccreted balance of the beneficial conversion feature created in 2005 in connection with the rights offering for the portion of the repurchase paid in shares. We have now retired all outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock.
 
Also in 2006, we reported $5.7 million of Series B Preferred Stock dividends and accretion ($919,000 represented cash dividends, $414,000 represented amortization of issuance costs, and $4.4 million represented accretion of the beneficial conversion feature to the Series B Preferred Stock carrying value). In 2005, we reported $6.5 million of Series B Preferred Stock dividends and accretion ($2.3 million represented cash dividends, $695,000 represented dividends paid in DDi common stock, $203,000 represented a 1% early repayment fee paid in cash, $1.8 million represented amortization of issuance costs including $347,000 associated with the early redemption of $1.0 million of the Series B Preferred Stock and the remaining $1.5 million represented accretion of the beneficial conversion feature).
 
Net Income From Discontinued Operations
 
In February 2005, we placed our European operations, DDi Europe, into administration. This included a non-cash gain of $11.1 million on the disposition of DDi Europe. The gain represented DDi Corp.’s net investment in DDi Europe as of January 31, 2005 (the effective date of disposition used for financial reporting purposes), net of foreign currency translation adjustments. The gain was partially offset by pre tax-losses of $1.3 million incurred though January 31, 2005 by DDi Europe.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2004
 
Net Sales
 
For 2005 and 2004, net sales were primarily derived from the engineering and manufacture of complex, technologically-advanced multi-layer PCBs and, to a lesser extent, value added PCB assembly services. Net sales decreased $4.4 million, or 2.3%, to $184.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, from $189.0 million for the corresponding period in 2004. The decrease is attributable to a slight reduction in PCB revenue of $2.5 million and a $3.5 million reduction in assembly revenue. This decline reflects a softer PCB market during the first half of 2005 as compared to 2004, in both the quick-turn and longer-lead portions of the business as well as the assembly business. Mitigating the overall decrease in net sales was growth in DDi’s transition services of $1.6 million.
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross profit for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 was $26.7 million, or 14.4% of net sales, compared to $24.9 million, or 13.2% of net sales, for the corresponding period in 2004. The increase in gross profit of $1.8 million was due to a decrease in non-cash compensation charges of $8.4 million and a decrease in amortization of intangibles of $0.8 million. The increase was partially offset by the decline in revenues described above, restructuring-related inventory impairment of $1.3 million in 2005 in connection with the closure of our Arizona facility, and increased production cost due to operational inefficiencies, including inefficiencies in the second and third quarters of 2005 associated with the closure of our Arizona facility and the related absorption of its former production capabilities into the PCB divisions.


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Non-Cash Compensation
 
The following table sets forth select data related to non-cash compensation (in thousands):
 
                 
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2005     2004  
Non-cash compensation:
               
Cost of good sold
  $ 3,428     $ 11,787  
Sales and marketing expenses
    116       2,402  
General and administrative expenses
    1,058       4,155  
                 
Total non-cash compensation
  $ 4,602     $ 18,344  
                 
 
We have recorded net non-cash compensation costs as a component of total cost of goods sold, total sales and marketing expense and total general and administrative expense in both 2005 and 2004, resulting from the granting of equity compensation to certain members of our senior management. The lower level of non-cash charges in the year ended of 2005 results from: (a) a reversal of $1.7 million compensation cost, previously recorded in 2003 and 2004, in the first quarter 2005 to account for forfeitures of certain unvested options and restricted stock and (b) the impact of a short vesting period (December 12, 2003 through March 2, 2004) associated with certain restricted stock grants on the total non-cash compensation charges for the year ended of 2004.
 
Sales and Marketing Expenses
 
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $2.0 million, or 11.5%, to $15.0 million, or 8.1% of net sales, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, from $17.0 million, or 9.0% of net sales, for the corresponding period in 2004. The decrease was due principally to a $2.3 million reduction in non-cash compensation costs partially offset by an increase in the sales and marketing workforce to strengthen the implementation of our sales and marketing strategies.
 
General and Administrative Expenses
 
General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.5 million, or 8.6%, to $15.7 million, or 8.5% of net sales, for the year ended December 31, 2005, from $17.2 million, or 9.1% of net sales, for the corresponding period in 2004. The decrease was principally due to a $3.0 million reduction in non-cash compensation charges, largely offset by (a) an $1.0 million increase in professional fees, inclusive of those relating to strategic reviews of our capital structure and legal costs associated with a securities class action complaint and related lawsuits in which some of our former directors and officers are named and (b) an increase in severance costs relating to the departure of our former Chief Executive Officer of $1.0 million as compared to the severance costs recorded in the fourth quarter of 2004 relating to the departure of our former Chief Financial Officer of approximately $700,000.
 
Amortization of Intangibles
 
Amortization of intangible assets relates to customer relationships identified during the allocation of the reorganized value of the Company subsequent to our emergence from bankruptcy in 2003. These intangible assets are being amortized using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of five years.
 
Restructuring
 
In 2005, we announced the closure of our Arizona and Colorado Springs facilities and the reallocation of mass lamination manufacturing activities into our remaining PCB facilities. We incurred $4.7 million in restructuring and other related charges relating primarily to the closures of our Arizona-based mass lamination operation and the closures of our Colorado-based Corporate Support Center in 2005 (excluding the $1.3 million of restructuring related inventory impairment reflected in total cost of goods sold). Of this amount, $1.8 million represented non-cash write downs of the value of property, plant and equipment resulting from the closure of the Arizona facility and the remaining $2.9 million represented cash exit costs associated with the closure of that facility and of our former


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Colorado Corporate Support Center. The cash exit costs consist of personnel-related expenses, facilities exit costs and other costs.
 
In 2004, restructuring and reorganization charges totaled $1.7 million, of which $800,000 related to residual costs in connection with our 2003 financial restructuring and $900,000 represents costs associated with our operational realignment effected in October 2004, as well as, additional expense recorded in connection with various restructuring initiatives undertaken in 2003 and prior, resulting from reassessments of the ultimate cost of effecting such initiatives.
 
Goodwill Impairment
 
Due to a decline in our stock price during the second and third quarters of 2005, tests of impairment were performed at June 30 and September 30, 2005. Each analyses indicated that our book value at June 30 and September 30, 2005 was in excess of our fair value, as determined by our market capitalization. After assessing the goodwill impairment, we calculated and recorded goodwill impairment charges of $31.1 million and $23.6 million in the quarters ended June 30 and September 30, 2005, respectively. Total goodwill impairment charges recorded for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $54.7 million.
 
Interest Expense and Other (Income)/Expense, Net
 
Net interest and other expense for 2005 decreased to $4.8 million, from $7.6 million for 2004. The decrease is principally due to repayment of our former senior term loans in the first quarter of 2004 and the redemption of our DDi Capital senior accreting notes in October 2005.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
In 2005, income tax expense decreased by $600,000 to $1.4 million from $2.0 million for the corresponding period in 2004. This resulted from a reduction in taxable income in our Canadian operation primarily associated with transfer-pricing adjustments and prior period income tax benefit related to research and development credits. In both periods, tax expense was net of changes in valuation allowances applied to U.S. deferred tax assets that would otherwise have been recorded in each period. Such allowances were based upon management’s expectation that the deferred tax assets would not likely be realized.
 
Series B Preferred Stock Dividends and Accretion
 
In 2005, we reported $6.4 million of Series B Preferred Stock dividends and accretion ($2.9 million represents dividends, $1.8 million represents amortization of the costs of issuing this security and the write-off of amounts associated with the redemption of $40.7 million of the Series B Preferred Stock, $200,000 represents a 1% early redemption fee and $1.5 million represents accretion of the beneficial conversion feature to the Series B Preferred Stock carrying value). In 2004, we reported $4.0 million of Series B Preferred Stock dividends and accretion ($2.7 million of which represents dividends and the remaining $1.3 million represents amortization of the costs of issuing this security). The increase in expense relating to the Series B Preferred Stock in 2005 as compared to 2004 resulted from the issuance of this security at the end of the first quarter of 2004 and to the accretion of the beneficial conversion feature which commenced in September 2005.
 
Net Income From Discontinued Operations
 
We reported net income from discontinued operations of $10.2 million for 2005, representing the net loss of $1.3 million incurred by our former European operations (“DDi Europe”) through January 31, 2005 (the effective date of disposition used for financial reporting purposes), the non-cash gain of $11.0 million on the disposition of DDi Europe and $500,000 related to the settlement of an outstanding liability in an amount less than the original value. The non-cash gain represents DDi Corp.’s net investment in DDi Europe as of January  31, 2005, net of foreign currency translation adjustments. In 2004, we incurred a loss from discontinued operations of $20.7 million representing the operating losses of DDi Europe.


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Quarterly Financial Information
 
The following table presents selected quarterly financial information for 2006 and 2005. This information is unaudited but, in our opinion, reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair statement of this information, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These quarterly results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
 
                                                                 
    Three Months Ended  
    Mar. 31,
    June 30,
    Sept. 30,
    Dec. 31,
    Mar. 31,
    June 30,
    Sept. 30,
    Dec. 31,
 
    2006     2006     2006     2006     2005     2005     2005     2005  
    (In millions)  
Net sales
  $ 51.0     $ 52.5     $ 51.4     $ 43.2     $ 44.9     $ 45.5     $ 46.0     $ 48.2  
Gross profit(a)
    10.3       10.1       9.1       8.4       8.0       5.5       6.5       6.6  
Loss from continuing operations(b) (c) (d)
    (0.5 )     (2.1 )     (4.5 )     (0.1 )     (2.6 )     (38.7 )     (27.3 )     (5.6 )
Net income from discontinued operations
                            9.7             0.5        
Net income (loss)
    (0.5 )     (2.2 )     (4.5 )     (0.1 )     7.1       (38.7 )     (26.8 )     (5.6 )
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
    (2.3 )     (4.0 )     (6.3 )     (11.0 )     5.8       (40.0 )     (28.8 )     (7.4 )
Loss per share from continuing operations:
                                                               
Basic and Diluted
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.22 )   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.50 )   $ (1.00 )   $ (9.63 )   $ (5.15 )   $ (0.41 )
Net income per share from discontinued operations:
                                                               
Basic and Diluted
  $     $     $     $     $ 2.47     $     $ 0.09     $  
Net income (loss) per share applicable to common stockholders:
                                                               
Basic and Diluted
  $ (0.13 )   $ (0.22 )   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.50 )   $ 1.47     $ (9.63 )   $ (5.06 )   $ (0.41 )
 
 
(a)  Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2005 included a $1.3 million restructuring related inventory impairment.
 
(b)  Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and September 30, 2005 included goodwill impairment charges of $31.1 million and $23.6 million, respectively.
 
(c)  Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2006 included a $1.7 million legal reserve.
 
(d)  Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2006 included a $4.5 million loss on the sale of our assembly business.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
                 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Working capital
  $ 31,230     $ 26,209  
Current ratio (current assets to current liabilities)
    2.25 : 1.0       1.52 : 1.0  
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding restricted cash)
  $ 15,920     $ 25,985  
Short term borrowings
  $     $ 19,929  
 
As of December 31, 2006, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $15.9 million. The decrease in our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005 was directly attributable to a decrease in short-term borrowings on our revolving credit facility, partially offset by cash received in 2006 for the sale of our assembly business and from the exercise of warrants. The increase in our current ratio and working capital is primarily from cash received from the exercise of warrants of $12.1 million and the proceeds from the sale of our assembly business of $12.0 million, partially offset by cash used to redeem our Series B Preferred Stock of $13.9 million and for the purchase of Sovereign Circuits of $5.2 million.
 
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offering subscription price of $5.25 and an expiration date of July 31, 2006 were exercised resulting in cash proceeds to us of $12.1 million.
 
On September 29, 2006, we completed the sale of our assembly business to VMS LLC for $12.0 million in cash.
 
On October 23, 2006, we completed the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits, a privately held printed circuit board manufacturer, for $5.2 million in cash, 1,201,964 shares of our common stock and the assumption of $2.3 million in debt. Under the terms of the merger agreement, 15% of the purchase price will be held in escrow by a third-party escrow agent for up to one year to guaranty any indemnification claims by us that may arise. In connection with the acquisition, we assumed approximately $2.3 million in term loans and capital leases of Sovereign Circuits, as well as revolving credit facilities discussed below. The term loans require monthly principal payments of approximately $42,000, plus interest based on LIBOR plus 1.5% to 2.10%, and are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Sovereign Circuits.
 
Our principal sources of liquidity to fund ongoing operations have been existing cash on hand, cash generated from operations and our asset-based revolving Credit Facility, along with proceeds from various equity offerings and asset sales. We believe that our current cash balance, in combination with net cash expected to be generated from operations and the continued use of our Credit Facility, if needed, will fund ongoing operations for at least the next twelve months. In the event that we require additional funding during the next twelve months, we will attempt to raise capital through either debt or equity arrangements. We cannot provide assurance that the required capital would be available on acceptable terms, if at all, or that any financing activity would not be dilutive to our current stockholders.
 
Consolidated Cash Flows
 
The following table summarizes our statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands):
 
                                 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
       
    2006     2005     2004        
Net cash provided by (used in):
                               
Operating activities from continuing operations
  $ 9,274     $ (1,556 )   $ 3,636          
Investing activities from continuing operations
    3,559       (9,855 )     4,157          
Financing activities from continuing operations
    (22,768 )     14,911       12,735          
Effect of discontinued operations on cash
          (1,099 )     (7,746 )        
Effect of exchange rates on cash
    (130 )     58       (458 )        
                                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (10,065 )   $ 2,459     $ 12,324          
                                 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2006 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2005
 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations represents net income, adjusted for non-cash charges and working capital changes. The $10.8 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the year ended December 31, 2005 was primarily due to a $10.8 million improvement in operating income excluding the loss on the sale of our assembly business, non-cash goodwill impairment and non-cash compensation charges.
 
The $13.4 million increase in net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the year ended December 31, 2005 was due to: (i) proceeds of $12.0 million from the sale of our assembly business; (ii) a $5.9 million change in restricted cash available to fund the payment of our Series B Preferred Stock dividends and redemption; and (iii) a $437,000 decrease in capital expenditures in 2006. These increases were partially offset by $5.0 million of net cash paid in the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits.
 
The $37.7 million increase in net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the year ended December 31, 2005 was primarily due to the rights offering in 2005 of $75.0 million and an increase in net repayments under our credit facility of $23.9 million, partially offset


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by $12.1 million received in connection with the exercise of Standby Warrants in 2006 and a decrease in Series B Preferred dividend and redemption payments of $28.2 million.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2004
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations represents net income, adjusted for non-cash charges and working capital changes. The $5.2 million decrease in net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to the year ended December 31, 2004 was primarily due to lower sales and margins due to the softer PCB market in mid-2005. In 2005, we experienced a decrease in our net working capital demand due to lower sales, partially offset by additional funding of restructuring expenses related to our Arizona facility and Colorado corporate human resources center closures.
 
The $14.0 million decrease in net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to the year ended December 31, 2004 was due to: (i) a net investment in restricted assets of $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 as compared to net proceeds from restricted assets of $7.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2004; (ii) an increase of $2.3 million in capital expenditures primarily due to an expansion of our high technology manufacturing capabilities, including laser drilling, laser imaging and test and inspection equipment.
 
The $2.2 million increase in net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to the year ended December 31, 2004 was primarily due proceeds of the issuance of common stock through a rights offering to our stockholders and a related standby commitment offering with several institutions, as well as, borrowing on our revolving credit facilities, partially offset by the redemption of two-thirds of our Series B Preferred Stock and repayment of long-term debt. The net cash inflows for the year ended December 31, 2004 resulted primarily from the issuance of Series B Preferred Stock and common stock and borrowing on revolving credit facilities, partially offset by the repayment of long-term debt.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
The following table shows our contractual commitments as of December 31, 2006 (in thousands):
 
                                         
    Payments Due by Period  
          Less Than
    One to
    Three to
    More Than
 
Commitments
  Total     One Year     Three Years     Five Years     Five Years  
Long-term debt(a)
    2,547       443       783       697       624  
Operating Leases
    13,998       4,298       6,446       3,254        
                                         
Total Commitments
  $ 16,545     $ 4,741     $ 7,229     $ 3,951     $ 624  
                                         
 
 
(a)  Long-term debt consisted of mortgage obligations and term notes acquired in connection with the purchase of Sovereign Circuits in 2006. In calculating future payments due by period, we used the interest rates in effect for the mortgage and term notes at December 31, 2006.
 
Revolving Credit Facility
 
In March 2004, we entered into a three-year, $40.0 million asset-based credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with General Electric Capital Corporation (“GE”), as agent and lender. During June 2004, the asset base on the Credit Facility was expanded to include our Canadian operations. In November 2005, we amended the Credit Facility to reduce the interest rate and the fee for non-use of available funds, to permit us to incur up to an additional $25.0 million of future indebtedness and release the security interest on the equipment securing the Credit Facility. Revolving credit advances bear interest at the prime rate plus 1% to 2% depending on our EBITDA (“Index Rate”). We can elect to have any new revolving credit advances, or convert any outstanding revolving credit advances, in excess of $1.0 million and in increments of $500,000, made as a LIBOR-based loan with a term of one, two, three or nine months and the rate would be LIBOR plus 2.5% to 3.5% depending on our EBITDA (“LIBOR Rate”). As of December 31, 2006, the Index Rate was 9.75%.


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Availability under the Credit Facility is based on various liquidity and borrowing base tests including eligible accounts receivable. In connection with the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits in October of 2006, we agreed with the lender under the Credit Facility that Sovereign Circuits would not be a borrower or a credit party under the Credit Facility. As a result, the accounts receivable of Sovereign Circuits will not be considered in calculating the available borrowings under the Credit Facility, the financial statements of Sovereign Circuits will not be taken into account in the calculation of the Company’s financial covenants and none of the assets of Sovereign Circuits will be used to secure the Credit Facility.
 
The Credit Facility requires us to make standard representations and warranties and maintain certain financial covenants. As of December 31, 2006, we were in compliance with all required covenants. The Credit Facility provides that an occurrence of a change in control constitutes an event of default, which could require immediate repayment. A change of control, as defined under the Credit Facility, has never occurred through December 31, 2006. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by DDi Corp. and its subsidiaries, DDi Intermediate and DDi Capital Corp., and is collateralized by the accounts receivable and inventories of our domestic operating subsidiary, Dynamic Details. The Credit Facility restricts our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock and restricts our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends to us without the lender’s consent. As a result of the sale of our assembly business and the related accounts receivable in the third quarter of 2006, our availability under the Credit Facility has decreased. As of December 31, 2006, the borrowing capacity under the credit facility was $15.3 million, however, no amounts were outstanding.
 
The Credit Facility expires on March 31, 2007. We are currently in negotiations to renew the Credit Facility for an additional 36 months with a maximum revolving credit line of $25 million and to include Sovereign as a borrower and credit party under the Credit Facility. We anticipate completion of the renewal prior to its expiration on March 31, 2007.
 
Sovereign Circuits Revolving Credit Facility
 
Sovereign Circuits currently has a $1.1 million revolving credit facility with Key Bank, as lender. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable at the lender’s prime borrowing rate less 0.375%, (7.88% at December 31, 2006). The credit facility contains standard representations and warranties, covenants and events of default for a facility of this size. The revolving line of credit, which currently expires on March 31, 2007, is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Sovereign Circuits. As of December 31, 2006, Sovereign Circuits had $1.1 million available for borrowing under the revolving line of credit, of which no borrowings were outstanding.
 
Sovereign Circuits Capital Expenditures Credit Facility
 
Sovereign Circuits currently has a $1.2 million revolving capital expenditures line of credit with Key Bank, as lender. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable at the lender’s prime borrowing rate less 0.375% (7.88% at December 31, 2006). The revolving capital expenditures line of credit contains standard representations and warranties, covenants and events of default for a facility of this size. The revolving capital expenditures line of credit, which currently expires on March 31, 2007, is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Sovereign Circuits. As of December 31, 2006, Sovereign Circuits had $1.2 million available for borrowing under the revolving capital expenditures line of credit, of which no borrowings were outstanding.
 
Series B Preferred Stock
 
In March 2004, we completed a private placement of 147,679 shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock and 1,139,238 shares of Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock (collectively, the “Series B Preferred Stock”) to certain institutional investors at a price of $47.40 per share for an aggregate sales price of $61.0 million before issuance cost of $3.5 million.
 
In September 2005, we paid $41.4 million to redeem two-thirds or 857,944 shares, of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock including accrued and unpaid dividends of $564,000 and a 1% early repayment fee of $203,000. In October 2005, a holder of the Series B Preferred Stock exercised its conversion option to convert 21,097 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, which were each convertible into 2.3512 shares of common stock at a conversion price of


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$20.16 per share. This transaction reduced our aggregate redemption commitment on the Series B Preferred Stock by $1.0 million to $19.3 million.
 
In September 2006, four holders of our Series B Preferred Stock exercised their right to call for the redemption of 175,809 of the outstanding Series B shares. We redeemed the shares at a redemption price of cash equal to the stated value of the Series B Preferred Stock plus all accrued and unpaid dividends on such shares through the date of redemption. As a result of this transaction, we paid $8.3 million in cash to redeem the 175,809 shares at face value in addition to cash dividends paid for the quarter. This transaction reduced the aggregate redemption commitment on the Series B Preferred Stock by $8.3 million to $11.0 million.
 
In October, 2006, we entered into separate agreements with the remaining holders of the Series B Preferred Stock to repurchase all of the 232,067 remaining outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock with a face value of $11.0 million in exchange for $5.5 million in cash and the issuance of 731,737 shares of common stock, plus the payment of approximately $49,000 in accrued dividends. We have now retired all outstanding shares of our Series B Preferred Stock.
 
Dividends
 
The Series B Preferred Stock paid dividends at the rate of 6% per annum, payable quarterly commencing March 31, 2005. The following table sets forth all dividend payments made on our Series B Preferred Stock (in thousands):
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
Dividends paid in cash
  $ 918     $ 2,280        
Dividends paid in DDi common stock(a)
        $ 915     $ 2,744 (b)
                         
Total dividends
  $ 918     $ 3,195     $ 2,744  
 
 
(a)  On May 26, 2004, our stockholders approved a proposal to allow us to make dividend and redemption payments using our common stock provided that no more than 1,428,571 shares of common stock in the aggregate were used for redemption payments. Shares of our common stock issued as dividends or redemption payments are issued at a 5% discount to the volume weighted-average market price over the 20 trading days prior to the dividend payment date.
 
(b)  Dividends were accrued in 2004 and paid in March 2005.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We do not anticipate a material impact from the adoption of FIN 48 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In June 2006, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation)” (“EITF 06-3”). The scope of EITF 06-3 includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer. This issue provides that a company may adopt a policy of presenting taxes either gross within revenue or net. If taxes subject to this issue are significant, a company is required to disclose its accounting policy for presenting taxes and the amount of such taxes that are recognized on a gross basis. EITF is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We do not believe the adoption of EITF 06-3 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). This standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. This pronouncement applies to other accounting standards that require or permit fair value measurements. Accordingly, this statement does not require any new fair value measurement. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the requirements of SFAS 157 and the impact that the adoption of this statement will have on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of determining whether the current year’s financial statements are materially misstated. We adopted SAB 108 during the fourth quarter of 2006. The adoption did not have a material impact on our financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.
 
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
Advances under our Credit Facility bear interest at the prime rate plus 1% to 2% (the “Index Rate”). At December 31, 2006, the Index Rate on the Credit Facility was 9.75%. If the prime rate increased, thereby increasing our effective borrowing rate by the same amount, cash interest expense related to the Credit Facility would increase dependent on outstanding borrowings. There were no outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2006.
 
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
 
A portion of the sales and expenses of our Canadian operations are denominated in Canadian dollars, which is deemed to be the functional currency for our Canadian entity. Thus, assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at period end exchange rates in effect. Sales and expenses are translated to U.S. dollars using an average monthly exchange rate. Translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, except for translation adjustments related to an intercompany note denominated in Canadian Dollars between our U.S. entity and our Canadian entity. Settlement of the note is planned in the foreseeable future; therefore currency adjustments are included in determining net income (loss) for the period in accordance with SFAS 52 “Foreign Currency Translation” and could have a material impact on results of operations and cash flows in the event of currency fluctuations. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in operations. We have foreign currency translation risk equal to our net investment in those operations. We do have some exposure to foreign currency transaction risk for sales denominated in U.S. dollars, but translated to the Canadian dollar at period end. We do not use forward exchange contracts to hedge exposures to foreign currency denominated transactions and do not utilize any other derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.


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Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
Index to Financial Statements
 
         
    Page  
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    37  
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005
    39  
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
    40  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
    41  
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
    42  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
    43  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    44  
Financial Statement Schedule
       
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of DDi Corp.:
 
We have completed integrated audits of DDi Corp.’s (the Company) consolidated financial statements and of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Our opinions, based on our audits, are presented below.
 
Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 8 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of DDi Corp. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 8 presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for share-based compensation in its fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
 
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Also, in our opinion, management’s assessment, included in the Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A, that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on those criteria. Furthermore, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on management’s assessment and on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. An audit of internal control over financial reporting includes obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we consider necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable


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assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
/s/  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
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DDi CORP.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
 
ASSETS
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 15,920     $ 25,985  
Cash and cash equivalents — restricted (see Note 2)
          2,972  
Accounts receivable, net
    24,593       29,710  
Inventories
    14,559       16,117  
Prepaid expenses and other
    1,146       1,506  
                 
Total current assets
    56,218       76,290  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    31,162       31,063  
Goodwill
    39,229       41,845  
Intangible assets, net
    12,467       13,411  
Other assets
    535       1,719  
                 
Total assets
  $ 139,611     $ 164,328  
                 
 
LIABILITIES, MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERREDSTOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
               
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 312     $  
Revolving credit facility
          19,929  
Accounts payable
    12,884       15,443  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    9,820       12,639  
Income tax payable
    1,972       2,070  
                 
Total current liabilities
    24,988       50,081  
Long-term debt
    1,732        
Other long-term liabilities
    3,324       4,745  
Series A Preferred Stock
           
                 
Total liabilities
    30,044       54,826  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
               
Series B mandatorily redeemable preferred stock
          1,513  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock — $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 22,568,989 and 18,259,356 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively
    23       18  
Additional paid-in-capital
    240,356       231,821  
Deferred compensation
          (349 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    268       346  
Accumulated deficit
    (131,080 )     (123,847 )
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    109,567       107,989  
                 
Total liabilities, mandatorily redeemable preferred stock and stockholders’ equity
  $ 139,611     $ 164,328  
                 
 
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DDi CORP.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
 
Net sales
  $ 198,115     $ 184,625     $ 189,007  
Cost of goods sold
    160,188       157,959       164,076  
                         
Gross profit
    37,927       26,666       24,931  
Operating expenses:
                       
Sales and marketing
    15,228       14,993       16,933  
General and administrative
    14,543       15,728       17,199  
Amortization of intangible assets
    4,744       4,598       4,598  
Loss on sale of assembly business
    4,544              
Litigation reserve
    1,727              
Restructuring and other related charges
    1,140       4,703       903  
Goodwill impairment
          54,669        
Reorganization expenses
                829  
                         
Operating loss
    (3,999 )     (68,025 )     (15,531 )
Interest expense, net
    1,362       4,443       5,144  
Other (income) expense, net
    44       313       2,493  
                         
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (5,405 )     (72,781 )     (23,168 )
Income tax expense
    (1,828 )     (1,429 )     (1,984 )
                         
Loss from continuing operations
    (7,233 )     (74,210 )     (25,152 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
          10,236       (20,713 )
                         
Net loss
    (7,233 )     (63,974 )     (45,865 )
Less: Series B Preferred Stock dividends, accretion and redemption charge
    (16,419 )     (6,473 )     (4,044 )
                         
Net loss applicable to common stockholders
  $ (23,652 )   $ (70,447 )   $ (49,909 )
                         
Loss per share from continuing operations applicable to common stockholders — basic and diluted
  $ (1.21 )   $ (10.04 )   $ (7.51 )
Net loss per share applicable to common stockholders — basic and diluted
  $ (1.21 )   $ (8.76 )   $ (12.85 )
Weighted-average shares used in per share computations — basic and diluted
    19,623,415       8,039,094       3,885,092  
 
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DDi CORP.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
 
                         
    DDi Corp.  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
 
Net loss
  $ (7,233 )   $ (63,974 )   $ (45,865 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (78 )     1,058       (560 )
                         
Comprehensive loss
  $ (7,311 )   $ (62,916 )   $ (46,425 )
                         
 
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DDi CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
                                                                 
                Additional
                      Other
       
    Common Stock     Paid-In
    Deferred
    Stockholder
    Accumulated
    Comprehensive
       
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Compensation     Receivables     Deficit     Loss     Total  
                (In thousands, except share amounts)                    
 
Balance, December 31, 2003
    3,665,399     $ 3     $ 138,682     $ (32,454 )   $ (635 )   $ (14,008 )   $ (152 )   $ 91,436  
Deferred compensation adjustments
                (2,027 )     2,027                          
Amortization of deferred compensation
                      20,982                         20,982  
Issuance of new common stock in private placement, net of offering costs
    142,857       1       14,766                               14,767  
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
    13,549             383                               383  
Vesting of restricted common stock
    95,535             1                               1  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                        (560 )     (560 )
Accrued interest on stockholder receivables
                            (17 )                 (17 )
Accrual of dividends payable on Series B Preferred Stock
                (2,765 )                             (2,765 )
Accretion on Series B Preferred Stock
                (1,279 )                             (1,279 )
Net loss
                                  (45,865 )           (45,865 )
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2004
    3,917,340     $ 4     $ 147,761     $ (9,445 )   $ (652 )   $ (59,873 )   $ (712 )   $ 77,083  
                                                                 
Deferred compensation
                (5,095 )     5,095                          
Amortization of deferred compensation
                      4,001                         4,001  
Issuance of new common stock in rights offering and in standby purchase agreement
    14,013,159       14       74,986                               75,000  
Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of common stock
                (2,954 )                             (2,954 )
Series B Preferred Stock beneficial conversion feature, net of accretion of $1,509 (and debt issuance costs of $414)
                17,410                               17,410  
Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock to common stock
    49,603             1,000                               1,000  
Issuance of new common stock upon exercise of stock options
    7,603             26                               26  
Issuance of restricted common stock
    59,821                                            
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                        512       512  
Foreign currency translation recognized on disposal of DDi Europe
                                        546       546  
Accrued interest on stockholder receivables
                              (18 )                 (18 )
Repayment of stockholder receivables (including interest of $70)
                            670                   670  
Dividends paid in common stock on Series B Preferred Stock
    211,830             3,660                               3,660  
Accrual of dividends payable on Series B Preferred Stock, including 1% redemption fee of $203
                (3,179 )                             (3,179 )
Accretion on Series B Preferred Stock
                (1,794 )                             (1,794 )
Net loss
                                  (63,974 )           (63,974 )
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2005
    18,259,356     $ 18     $ 231,821     $ (349 )   $     $ (123,847 )   $ 346     $ 107,989  
                                                                 
Stock-based compensation expense under SFAS 123-R
                1,547                               1,547  
Deferred compensation
                (349 )     349                          
Accretion on Series B Preferred Stock
                (4,340 )                             (4,340 )
Dividends paid in cash on Series B Preferred Stock
                (919 )                             (919 )
Common stock issued to repurchase Series B Preferred Stock
    731,736       1       5,465                               5,466  
Redemption of Series B Preferred Stock
                (13,480 )                             (13,480 )
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options
    62,375       1       115                               116  
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants
    2,302,001       2       12,083                               12,085  
Vesting of restricted common stock
    11,557                                            
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                        (78 )     (78 )
Issuance of common stock in acquisition of Sovereign Circuits
    1,201,964       1       8,413                               8,414  
Net loss
                                  (7,233 )           (7,233 )
                                                                 
Balance, December 31, 2006
    22,568,989     $ 23     $ 240,356     $     $     $ (131,080 )   $ 268     $ 109,567  
                                                                 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Net Loss
  $ (7,233 )   $ (63,974 )   $ (45,865 )
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (10,236 )     20,713  
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
Depreciation
    9,848       9,918       9,856  
Amortization of intangible assets
    4,744       4,598       5,367  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount
    716       702       1,496  
Goodwill impairment
          54,669        
Non-cash compensation
    1,547       4,602       18,345  
Non-cash and accrued restructuring and other related charges
    60       2,478       757  
Loss on sale of assembly business
    4,544              
Restructuring related inventory impairment
          1,253        
Capital senior note accretion
          200       581  
Other
    206       238       123  
Change in operating assets and liabilities, (net of acquisitions and disposals):
                       
Accounts receivable
    1,832       (2,966 )     (2,406 )
Inventories
    (3,717 )     698       (1,195 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    696       215       (427 )
Accounts payable
    (782 )     (1,313 )     2,337  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (4,177 )     (4,735 )     (6,327 )
Income tax payable
    990       2,097       281  
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations
    9,274       (1,556 )     3,636  
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations
          (1,975 )     (4,700 )
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    9,274       (3,531 )     (1,064 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Purchases of property and equipment
    (6,262 )     (6,699 )     (4,378 )
Proceeds from sale of assembly business
    12,000              
Payment of costs incurred in connection with sale of assembly business
    (195 )            
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    7       116       1,510  
Acquisition of Sovereign, net of cash acquired of $607
    (4,546 )            
Payment of costs incurred in connection with acquisition of Sovereign
    (417 )            
Changes in restricted cash
    2,972       (2,972 )     7,500  
Cash outflows related to acquisition earn out
          (300 )     (475 )
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations
          (9 )     (3,354 )
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    3,559       (9,864 )     803  
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Net (repayments to) borrowings on revolving credit facility
    (19,929 )     3,981       15,948  
Issuance proceeds (redemption payments) of Series B Preferred Stock
    (13,867 )     (40,667 )     61,000  
Payment of Series B Preferred Stock dividends
    (919 )     (2,280 )      
Payments on long-term debt
    (254 )     (19,357 )     (73,525 )
Refunds (payments) of debt issuance costs
          183       (2,350 )
Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of Series B Preferred Stock
                (3,488 )
Proceeds from exercise of standby warrants
          75,000        
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
                15,980  
Payment of costs incurred with issuance of common stock
          (2,645 )     (1,213 )
Repayment of shareholder receivable, including interest
          670        
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
    12,085              
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    116       26       383  
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations
          885       308  
                         
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (22,768 )     15,796       13,043  
                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (130 )     58       (458 )
                         
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (10,065 )     2,459       12,324  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    25,985       23,526       11,202  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 15,920     $ 25,985     $ 23,526  
                         
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements of DDi Corp. include the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries: (i) DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp. (“DDi Intermediate”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, DDi Capital Corp., which includes the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiary Dynamic Details, Incorporated and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Dynamic Details”) and (ii) DDi Europe Limited (“DDi Europe” f/k/a MCM Electronics Limited (“MCM”)). Collectively, DDi Corp. and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company” or “DDi.” All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
The Company announced the discontinuation of its European business and the placement into administration of DDi Europe on February 9, 2005. As a discontinued operation, revenues, expenses and cash flows of DDi Europe have been excluded from the respective captions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and are reported separately as a discontinued operation (see Note 3).
 
On September 29, 2006, the Company completed the sale of its assembly business to VMS LLC (see Note 15). In accordance with EITF 03-13, the operations and cash flows of the disposed assembly business have not been presented as a discontinued operation as a result of expected significant continuing direct cash flows pursuant to a supply agreement with VMS for the sale of DDi printed circuit boards to be used in VMS’s assembly business. Therefore, revenues and costs of the assembly business through September 29, 2006 have been included in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
On October 23, 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits, Inc. (“Sovereign Circuits”), a privately-held printed circuit board manufacturer in North Jackson, Ohio (see Note 16). Revenues and costs of Sovereign Circuits for the period from October 23, 2006 through December 31, 2006 have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
Common Stock Reverse Split
 
On February 3, 2006, the Company effected a one-for-seven reverse stock split. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
 
Description of Business
 
DDi is a leading provider of time-critical, technologically-advanced printed circuit board (“PCB”) engineering and manufacturing as well as value added assembly services until the sale of that business on September 29, 2006. The Company specializes in engineering and fabricating complex multi-layer printed circuit boards on a quick-turn basis, with lead times as short as 24 hours. DDi has approximately 1,000 PCB customers in various market segments including communications and networking, medical, test and industrial instruments, high-end computing, military and aerospace, and high-durability commercial markets. The Company operates primarily in one geographical area, North America.
 
2.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Business combinations — The Company accounts for all business combinations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 141 “Business Combinations”. The results of operations subsequent to the acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial statements.
 
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estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses for each period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
Fair value of financial instruments — The fair value of financial instruments including cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and variable rate debt approximate book value as of December 31, 2006 and 2005.
 
Cash and cash equivalents — Management defines cash and cash equivalents as highly liquid deposits with maturities of 90 days or less when purchased. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents balances at certain financial institutions in excess of amounts insured by federal agencies. Management does not believe that as a result of this concentration it is subject to any unusual financial risk beyond the normal risk associated with commercial banking relationships.
 
Cash and cash equivalents — restricted — The Company classified a portion of its cash and cash equivalents as restricted at December 31, 2005 for the payment of future dividends or principal payments of the Series B Preferred Stock, all of which was used to make Series B dividend payments and in the Series B redemption in 2006.
 
Revenue recognition — The Company’s revenue consists primarily of the sale of printed circuit boards using customer supplied engineering and design plans. Also, prior to September 29, 2006 upon the sale of the Company’s assembly business, revenue also included other value-added services. The Company’s revenue recognition policy complies with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements.” Revenue from the sale of products is recognized when title and risk of loss has passed to the customer, typically at the time of shipment, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, including a fixed price, and collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company does not have customer acceptance provisions, but it does provide customers a limited right of return for defective printed circuit boards.
 
The Company accrues an estimated amount for sales returns and allowances, which is recorded as a reduction to net sales, related to defective printed circuit boards at the time of sale based on historical information. The reserve for sales returns and allowances is included in the allowance for doubtful accounts as a reduction to accounts receivable. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in net sales. The related freight costs and supplies with shipping products to customers are included as a component of cost of goods sold.
 
The Company accrues warranty expense, which is included in cost of goods sold, at the time revenue is recognized for estimated future warranty obligation based upon the relationship between historical sales volumes and anticipated costs. The warranty accrual is included in accrued expenses. Factors that affect the warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and the estimated cost of repair. The Company assesses the adequacy of the warranty accrual each quarter. To date, actual warranty claims and costs have been in line with the Company’s estimates.
 
The changes in the Company’s warranty reserves for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31, 2006     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004  
Beginning balance
  $ 527     $ 656     $ 522  
Current year warranty charges
    3,215       2,556       2,762  
Net utilization
    (3,150 )     (2,685 )     (2,628 )
                         
Ending Balance
  $ 592     $ 527     $ 656  
                         


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Concentration of credit risk — Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of trade accounts receivable. To minimize this risk, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition and maintains contacts with its customers which allows the Company to monitor current changes in business operations so it can respond as needed; the Company, however, generally does not require collateral. In 2006, 2005 and 2004 no individual customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s net sales. At December 31, 2006, one customer accounted for 14% of the Company’s total receivables. At December 31, 2005, one customer accounted for 12% of the Company’s total receivables.
 
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based on historical write-off experience and specific account review. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts at least quarterly. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectibility. All other balances are reviewed on a pooled basis by type of receivable. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.
 
Inventories — Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Provision is made to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net realizable value.
 
Property, plant and equipment — Property, plant and equipment are capitalized at historical cost and are presented net of accumulated depreciation. Assets purchased in conjunction with acquired subsidiaries are recorded at fair value and depreciated over their remaining useful lives. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. For leasehold improvements, amortization is provided over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining lease term and is included in the caption depreciation expense. The depreciable life assigned to the Company’s building is 28 years. Machinery, office furniture, equipment and vehicles are each depreciated over 3-7 years.
 
Debt issuance costs and debt discounts — The Company defers certain debt issuance costs relating to the establishment of its various debt facilities and the issuance of its debt instruments (see Note 6). These costs are capitalized and amortized over the expected term of the related indebtedness using the effective interest method.
 
Long-lived assets — The Company evaluates long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale and measures them at the lower of book value or fair value less cost to sell and evaluates all other long-lived assets with finite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates potential impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the assets with the estimated associated undiscounted cash flows. If an impairment exists, the Company measures the impairment utilizing discounted cash flows.
 
Goodwill and identifiable intangibles — In accordance with SFAS 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer subject to amortization but are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The Company operates in one operating segment and has one reporting unit; therefore, goodwill is tested for impairment at the consolidated level against the fair value of the Company. Per SFAS 142, the fair value of a reporting unit refers to the amount at which the unit as a whole could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties. Quoted market prices in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and shall be used as the basis on the last day of the year for the measurement, if available. The Company assesses potential impairment on an annual basis on the last day of the year and compares its market capitalization to its carrying amount, including goodwill. A significant decrease in its stock price could indicate a material impairment of goodwill which, after further analysis, could result in a material charge to operations. If goodwill is considered impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill. Inherent in the Company’s fair value determinations are


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certain judgments and estimates, including projections of future cash flows, the discount rate reflecting the risk inherent in future cash flows, the interpretation of current economic indicators and market valuations, and strategic plans with regard to operations. A change in these underlying assumptions would cause a change in the results of the tests, which could cause the fair value of the reporting unit to be less than its respective carrying amount. In addition, to the extent that there are significant changes in market conditions or overall economic conditions, or strategic plans change, it is possible that future goodwill impairments could result, which could have a material impact on the financial position and results of operations. Other intangible assets with finite lives continue to be subject to amortization, and any impairment is determined in accordance with SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
 
Income taxes — The Company records on its balance sheet deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in different periods for financial statement purposes versus tax return purposes. Management provides a valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a portion of such net deferred tax assets will not be recovered through future operations.
 
Deferred lease liability — This represents the excess of actual lease payments due under operating leases over market value of such leases (at net present value) which will be amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the remaining term of the leases. The Company recognized a deferred lease liability of $8.1 million through fresh-start accounting, of which $2.5 million and $3.8 million of the deferred liability remained to be amortized at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Amortization for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $1.3 million, $1.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
 
Comprehensive loss — SFAS No. 130 “Reporting Comprehensive Income” establishes requirements for reporting and disclosure of comprehensive loss and its components. Comprehensive loss for the Company consists of net loss plus the effect of foreign currency translation adjustments.
 
Foreign currency translation — The Company has designated local currency as the functional currency for its foreign subsidiary. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiary are translated at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date, except for translation adjustments related to an intercompany note denominated in Canadian Dollars between the Company’s U.S. entity and its Canadian entity. Settlement of this note is planned in the foreseeable future; therefore currency adjustments are included in determining net income (loss) for the period in accordance with SFAS No. 52 “Foreign Currency Translation.” Translation of this note could have a material impact on results of operations and cash flows in the event of currency fluctuations.
 
The income and expense items of our foreign subsidiary are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. The resulting translation gains and losses are included as a component of stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheet. The impact of these translation gains and losses on comprehensive loss are included on the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
 
Stock-Based Compensation — Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123-R using the modified prospective application transition method. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation cost recognized in the year ended December 31, 2006 included: (i) compensation cost for all unvested stock-based awards granted prior to January  1, 2006 based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123 and (ii) compensation cost for all stock-based awards granted or modified subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123-R. Results for prior periods have not been revised.
 
Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123-R, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair values of stock options. The Black Scholes option-pricing model requires the input of certain assumptions that require our judgment including the expected term and the expected stock price volatility of the underlying stock options. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based compensation represent management’s best estimates,


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but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors change resulting in the use of different assumptions, stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If the actual forfeiture rate is materially different from management’s estimates, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what the Company has recorded in the current period.
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share — The Company has adopted the provisions of SFAS 128 Earnings Per Share (“FAS 128”), which requires the Company to report both basic net loss per share, which is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, and diluted net loss per share, which is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares outstanding.
 
In accordance with FAS 128, paragraph 55 and 56, the rights offering resulted in a bonus element to be accounted for in a manner similar to a stock dividend. Accordingly, common stock outstanding has been adjusted retroactively for the bonus element of 272,554 shares of common stock for all periods presented.
 
Segment reporting — SFAS 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” established standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. It also established standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. Operating segments are defined as a component of an enterprise that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision makers, or decision making group, to perform resource allocations and performance assessments.
 
The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer. Based on the evaluation of the Company’s financial information, management believes that the Company operates in one reportable segment which develops and manufactures complex printed circuit boards. The Company operates in one geographical area, North America. Revenues are attributed to the country in which the customer buying the product is located.
 
The following summarizes revenues by customer location (in thousands):
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
Net sales:
                       
North America(1)
  $ 183,444     $ 176,441     $ 180,817  
Asia
    12,415       5,369       5,826  
Other
    2,256       2,815       2,364  
                         
Total
  $ 198,115     $ 184,625     $ 189,007  
                         
 
 
(1)  Sales to the United States represent the majority of sales to North America.
 
Reclassifications
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2005 and 2004 statements to conform to the 2006 presentation.
 
Recent accounting pronouncements
 
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for


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fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company does not anticipate a material impact from the adoption of FIN 48 on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In June 2006, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation)” (“EITF 06-3”). The scope of EITF 06-3 includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer. This issue provides that a company may adopt a policy of presenting taxes either gross within revenue or net. If taxes subject to this issue are significant, a company is required to disclose its accounting policy for presenting taxes and the amount of such taxes that are recognized on a gross basis. EITF is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company does not believe the adoption of EITF 06-3 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). This standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. This pronouncement applies to other accounting standards that require or permit fair value measurements. Accordingly, this statement does not require any new fair value measurement. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of SFAS 157 and the impact that the adoption of this statement will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of determining whether the current year’s financial statements are materially misstated. The Company adopted SAB 108 during the fourth quarter of 2006. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.
 
3.   DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
The Company announced the discontinuation of its European business, and the placement into administration of DDi Europe, on February 9, 2005. The Company’s Board of Directors had previously concluded that the valuation of DDi Europe did not justify any further investment by the Company in support of its European subsidiaries. The Company subsequently announced it was unable to reach a satisfactory agreement on restructuring the terms of, and obtaining a further extension of credit under, the DDi Europe credit facilities. The Company completed the disposition of DDi Europe during the first quarter of 2005, resulting in a non-cash gain on disposition of DDi Europe of $11.5 million.
 
Accordingly, pursuant to SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” and EITF Issue No. 03-13, “Applying the Conditions in Paragraph 42 of FASB Statement No. 144 in Determining Whether to Report Discontinued Operations,” DDi Europe has been accounted for as a discontinued operation. In accordance with SFAS 144, the results of operations presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements reflect DDi Europe as a discontinued operation. As a discontinued operation, revenues, expenses and cash flows of DDi Europe have been aggregated and stated separately from the respective captions of continuing operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
 
All other references to operating results reflect the ongoing operations of DDi Corp. and its subsidiaries, excluding DDi Europe (collectively, the Company). In addition to the classification of DDi Europe as discontinued operations of the Company, the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, the underlying liability of which depends solely on value, as defined in DDi Europe, was written down to its estimated fair value of zero as of December 31, 2004, and the related estimated liability for accrued but unpaid dividends was reversed in full in the quarter ended


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December 31, 2004 and is also included with the results of discontinued operations. The results of operations of the discontinued business of DDi Europe is summarized as follows:
 
DDi Europe Statements of Operations
 
                 
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2005     2004  
    (In thousands)  
Net sales
  $ 7,873     $ 99,775  
Cost of goods sold
    6,843       90,927  
                 
Gross profit
    1,030       8,848  
Operating expenses:
               
Sales and marketing
    126       4,957  
General and administrative
    1,618       10,513  
Goodwill impairment
          7,252  
Restructuring and other related charges
    219       7,044  
Reorganization expenses
          329  
                 
Operating loss
    (933 )     (21,247 )
Gain on disposal of DDi Europe
    11,549        
Interest and other expense, net
    380       750  
                 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
    10,236       (21,997 )
Income tax benefit
          (1,284 )
                 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
  $ 10,236     $ (20,713 )
                 
 
4.   DETAIL OF CERTAIN ACCOUNTS
 
Accounts receivable, net consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Accounts receivable
  $ 26,526     $ 31,591  
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (1,933 )     (1,881 )
                 
    $ 24,593     $ 29,710  
                 
 
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Raw materials
  $ 7,719     $ 8,630  
Work-in-process
    3,265       5,059  
Finished goods
    3,575       2,428  
                 
    $ 14,559     $ 16,117  
                 


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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Accrued salaries and related benefits
  $ 6,202     $ 5,924  
Accrued restructuring charges
          1,082  
Deferred lease liability
    714       1,358  
Other accrued expenses
    2,904       4,275  
                 
    $ 9,820     $ 12,639  
                 
 
Other long term liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Long term deferred lease liability
  $ 1,771     $ 2,485  
Income Tax Payable and other long-term liabilities
    1,553       2,260  
                 
    $ 3,324     $ 4,745  
                 
 
5.   PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements
  $ 13,091     $ 10,595  
Machinery and equipment
    36,510       34,053  
Office furniture and equipment
    5,328       4,503  
Vehicles
    72       62  
Deposits on equipment
    1,350       912  
                 
      56,351       50,125  
Less: Accumulated depreciation
    (25,189 )     (19,062 )
                 
    $ 31,162     $ 31,063  
                 
 
6.   REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT
 
Revolving credit facility and long-term debt obligations consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
Revolving credit facilities
  $     $ 19,929  
Long-term debt
    2,044        
                 
Sub-total
    2,044       19,929  
Less: current maturities
    312        
Less: Dynamic Details Revolving Credit Facility
          (19,929 )
                 
Total
  $ 1,732     $  
                 


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Revolving Credit Facility
 
In March 2004, the Company entered into a three-year, $40.0 million asset-based credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with General Electric Capital Corporation (“GE”), as agent and lender. In June 2004, the asset base on the Credit Facility was expanded to include the Company’s Canadian operations. In November 2005, the Company amended the Credit Facility to reduce the interest rate and the fee for non-use of available funds, to permit the Company to incur up to an additional $25.0 million of future indebtedness and release the security interest on the equipment securing the Credit Facility. Revolving credit advances bear interest at the prime rate plus 1% to 2% depending on the Company’s EBITDA (“Index Rate”). The Company can elect to have any new revolving credit advances, or convert any outstanding revolving credit advances, in excess of $1.0 million and in increments of $500,000, made as a LIBOR-based loan with a term of one, two, three or six months and the rate would be LIBOR plus 2.5% to 3.5% depending on the Company’s EBITDA (“LIBOR Rate”). At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Index Rate was 9.75% and 9.25%, respectively.
 
Availability under the Credit Facility is based on various liquidity and borrowing base tests including the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. The Credit Facility requires the Company to make standard representations and warranties and maintain certain financial covenants. As of December 31, 2006, the Company was in compliance with all required covenants. The Credit Facility provides that an occurrence of a change in control constitutes an event of default, which could require immediate repayment. A change of control, as defined under the Credit Facility, has never occurred through December 31, 2006. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by DDi Corp. and its subsidiaries, DDi Intermediate and DDi Capital Corp., and is collateralized by the accounts receivable and inventories of the Company’s domestic operating subsidiary, Dynamic Details. The Credit Facility restricts the Company’s ability to pay cash dividends on its common stock and restricts its subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends to the Company without the lender’s consent. As a result of the sale of the Company’s assembly business and the related accounts receivable (see Note 15), the Company’s availability under the Credit Facility has decreased. As of December 31, 2006, the borrowing capacity under the credit facility was $15.3 million, however, no amounts were outstanding. At December 31, 2005 $19.9 million was outstanding on the Credit Facility.
 
The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $2.2 million in 2004 in connection with obtaining the credit facility. These costs are amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method (which approximates the effective interest method) over the facility period. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, approximately $700,000 was amortized in each respective year. For the year ended December 31, 2004, approximately $600,000 was amortized. As of December 31, 2006, $179,000 remained to be amortized in the first quarter of 2007.
 
Sovereign Circuits Credit Facility and Line of Credit
 
The Company’s acquired subsidiary, Sovereign Circuits, has a $1.1 million revolving credit facility with Key Bank, as lender. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable at the lender’s prime borrowing rate less 0.375%, (7.88% at December 31, 2006). The credit facility contains standard representations and warranties, covenants and events of default. The revolving line of credit, which currently expires on March 31, 2007, is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Sovereign Circuits. As of December 31, 2006, Sovereign Circuits had $1.1 million available for borrowing under the revolving line of credit, of which no borrowings were outstanding.
 
Sovereign Circuits also has a $1.2 million revolving capital expenditures line of credit with Key Bank, as lender. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable at the lender’s prime borrowing rate (7.88% at December 31, 2006). The revolving capital expenditures line of credit contains standard representations and warranties, covenants and events of default. The revolving capital expenditures line of credit, which currently expires on March 31, 2007, is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Sovereign Circuits. As of December 31, 2006, Sovereign Circuits had $1.2 million available for borrowing under the revolving capital expenditures line of credit, of which no borrowings were outstanding.


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Sovereign Circuit’s Long-Term Debt
 
In connection with the purchase of Sovereign Circuits in 2006, the Company assumed all of the acquired subsidiary’s debt. As of December 31, 2006, long-term debt obligations included a mortgage on Sovereign’s North Jackson, Ohio facility with a carrying amount of $1.7 million. The mortgage, which matures in May 2014, is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Sovereign Circuits, bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.5% and had an effective interest rate of 6.9% at December 31, 2006. The Ohio facility had a net book value of $2.8 million as of December 31, 2006.
 
Long-term debt assumed also includes term notes with an aggregate carrying amount of $324,000 as of December 31, 2006. The term notes bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0% to 2.1% and had a weighted average effective rate of 7.4% as of December 31, 2006. The term notes are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Sovereign Circuits. The term notes mature in October 2010 and November 2011.
 
Maturities of long-term debt for the next five fiscal years follow.
 
                                                         
    Year Ending December 31  
    2007     2008     2009     2010     2011     Thereafter     Total  
    (In thousands)  
Long-term debt
    312       291       291       291       286       573       2,044  
 
Capital Senior Accreting Notes
 
In 2003, the Company issued $17.7 million in unsecured senior accreting notes. On October 21, 2005, the Company exercised its option to redeem all the outstanding senior accreting notes for $18.7 million, representing the face value of the notes plus accrued and unpaid interest through October 21, 2005. In accordance with the terms of the warrants, the warrants to purchase 115,299 of the Company’s common stock were terminated on October 21, 2005 after payment was made for all the indebtedness to the holders of the senior accreting notes. Accordingly, the remaining warrant value of $171,000 was recorded as a loss on redemption of debt in other expense in October 2005.
 
7.   SERIES A MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
 
The Company has authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.001 par value per share. A certificate of designation was filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware designating 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock was issued to the Company’s former Convertible Subordinated Note holders. The Series A Preferred Stock had an annual dividend of 15% and an aggregate liquidation preference of $15 million with a mandatory redemption date of January 31, 2009. The dividends or liquidation payments on the Series A Preferred Stock will only be paid to the extent there is value, as defined in DDi Europe, beyond what is owed on the DDi Europe Facility Agreement. In 2003, the Company recorded a liability in accordance with SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity,” related to the Series A Preferred Stock at its estimated fair value of $2 million. This estimated fair value was based upon a valuation analysis performed by management. The Company has been accreting the Series A Preferred Stock to the amount expected to be paid at maturity using the effective interest method. Total accretion for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $1.0 million. As a result of DDi Europe’s placement into administration, there was an impairment of the valuation of the Series A Preferred Stock. The Company wrote down Series A Preferred Stock to its estimated fair market value of zero as of December 31, 2004, and reversed in full the related estimated liability for dividends accrued but unpaid through December 31, 2004. As the result, the Company, in the fourth quarter of 2004, reduced its loss from discontinued operations by approximately $5.4 million.
 
8.   SERIES B MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
 
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certain institutional investors at a price of $47.40 per share for an aggregate sales price of $61.0 million before issuance cost of $3.5 million. The Company amortized the $3.5 million of issuance costs into additional paid-in capital using the effective interest rate method based on the Series B Preferred Stock holders’ initial redemption option to require the Company to redeem shares in three equal installments in 18 months, 24 months and 30 months from issuance. The issuance costs became fully amortized on September 30, 2006. Amortization of these issuance costs was $414,000, $1.8 million, and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
 
Beneficial Conversion Feature
 
As a result of the commencement of a rights offering in August 2005, the related issuance of warrants to the standby purchasers in September 2005 and the reverse stock split in February 2006, the anti-dilution provision of the Series B Preferred Stock was triggered to provide an adjustment to the conversion formula. Accordingly, each share of Series B Preferred Stock became convertible into 2.3512 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $20.16 per share. The additional shares issuable upon conversion as a result of the anti-dilution adjustment were treated as a beneficial conversion feature to the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock. This beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of the Series B Preferred Stock and an increase to additional paid-in-capital of $20.3 million and was accreted to the Series B Preferred Stock carrying value as a reduction of earnings applicable to common stockholders. Accretion of the beneficial conversion feature for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $4.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
 
Redemption and Conversion
 
In September 2005, the Company paid $41.4 million to redeem the two-thirds, or 857,944 shares, of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock including accrued and unpaid dividends of $564,000 and a 1% early repayment fee of $203,000. As a result of the 2005 redemption, the Company amortized $347,000 of issuance costs related to the 857,944 shares redeemed.
 
In October 2005, a holder of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock exercised its conversion option to convert 21,097 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, which were each convertible into 2.3512 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $20.16 per share. This transaction reduced the Company’s aggregate redemption commitment on the Series B Preferred Stock by $1.0 million to $19.3 million.
 
In September 2006, four holders of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock exercised their right to call for the redemption of 175,809 of the outstanding shares. The Company redeemed the shares for cash at a redemption price equal to the stated value of the Series B Preferred Stock plus all accrued and unpaid dividends on such shares through the date of redemption. As a result of this transaction, the Company paid $8.3 million in cash to redeem the 175,809 shares. This transaction reduced the aggregate redemption commitment on the Series B Preferred Stock by $8.3 million to $11.0 million.
 
In October 2006, the Company entered into separate agreements with the remaining holders of the Series B Preferred Stock to repurchase all of the 232,067 remaining outstanding shares with a face value of $11.0 million in exchange for $5.5 million in cash and the issuance of 731,737 shares of common stock, plus the payment of approximately $49,000 in accrued dividends. This repurchase constituted an induced conversion and as such, the Company reflected a $10.7 million non-cash reduction of earnings applicable to common stockholders used in the calculation of earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2006. The amount was equal to the difference between the fair value of the cash and shares issued in October 2006 and the fair value of shares that would have been issuable using the original stated conversion price of $20.16 per share, plus the remaining unaccreted balance of the beneficial conversion feature created in 2005 in connection with the rights offering for the portion of the repurchase paid in shares. This transaction concluded the retirement of all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock.


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Dividends
 
The Series B Preferred Stock paid dividends at the rate of 6% per annum, payable quarterly commencing March 31, 2005. The following table sets forth all dividend payments made on the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock (in thousands):
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
Dividends paid in cash
  $ 918     $ 2,280        
Dividends paid in DDi common stock(a)
        $ 915     $ 2,744 (b)
                         
Total dividends
  $ 918     $ 3,195     $ 2,744  
 
 
(a)  On May 26, 2004, the Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to allow the Company to make dividend and redemption payments using its common stock provided that no more than 1,428,571 shares of common stock in the aggregate were used for redemption payments. Shares of the Company’s common stock issued as dividends or redemption payments are issued at a 5% discount to the volume weighted-average market price over the 20 trading days prior to the dividend payment date.
 
(b)  Dividends were accrued in 2004 and paid in March, 2005.
 
9.   STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Common Stock
 
As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, 190,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock were authorized and 22,568,989 and 18,259,356 shares were issued and outstanding.
 
On August 23, 2005, the Company commenced a rights offering for up to 14,285,714 shares of its common stock at $5.25 per share, or $75.0 million. Under the rights offering, each holder of the Company’s common stock was given the opportunity to purchase 0.5186 shares of common stock at $5.25 per share for each share of common stock held. The rights offering closed on September 16, 2005 and rights to purchase 11,429,872 shares of the Company’s common stock were exercised resulting in proceeds of $60.0 million before offering costs of $3.0 million. The Company used $41.4 million of the proceeds to redeem two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock plus accrued and unpaid dividends (see note 8). In addition, $3.6 million of the proceeds were restricted for the payment of future dividend and principal payments of the Series B Preferred Stock. In October 2005, the Company used $18.7 million from the proceeds to redeem all of the then outstanding senior accreting notes plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
 
Immediately following the rights offering, pursuant to a standby purchaser’s agreement, standby purchasers purchased the remaining shares offered of 2,855,842 shares at $5.25 per share, or $15.0 million. On September 21, 2005, pursuant to the terms of the standby purchase agreement, the Company also issued to the standby purchasers warrants (the “Standby Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 2,302,005 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.25 per share. During July 2006, Standby Warrants to purchase 2,302,001 shares of the Company’s common stock were exercised resulting in cash proceeds to the Company of $12.1 million.
 
Stockholder Receivable
 
On November 30, 2001, pursuant to the terms of a Secured Promissory Note and Pledge Agreement, the Company made a loan of $0.6 million to its former Chief Executive Officer. The note paid interest at a rate of 2.7% per annum, compounded quarterly. The note, which matured in November 2002, was collateralized by shares of the Company’s common stock. During the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company entered into a severance agreement with the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer. The severance payment under the agreement was equal to base salary for a period of 24 months ($1.0 million). The accrual of the severance payments at December 31, 2005 was


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reduced for tax withholdings of $0.3 million and the remaining amount was offset with the amounts due and owing of $0.7 million under the Secured Promissory Note and Pledge Agreement.
 
Stock Options
 
In 2003, the Company adopted the DDi Corp. 2003 Management Equity Incentive Plan (the “2003 Plan”). Stock options granted under the 2003 Plan vest in equal installments, with one-third vesting immediately upon grant, one-third in eighteen months and one-third in thirty-six months. The Company no longer grants options under the 2003 Plan.
 
In 2003, the Company also adopted the DDi Corp. 2003 Directors Equity Incentive plan (the “2003 Directors Plan”) for non-employee directors of the Company. Stock options granted under the 2003 Directors Plan vest 40% immediately upon approval of grant by stockholders and 20% each year thereafter on December 19th from 2004 through 2006. The Company no longer grants options under the 2003 Directors Plan.
 
In 2005, the Company adopted the DDi Corp. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”). Awards under the 2005 Plan may be made to key employees and directors of DDi whose participation in the 2005 Plan is determined to be in the best interests of the Company by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”). The 2005 Plan permits the granting of options (both incentive and nonqualified stock options), share appreciation rights, restricted common stock, deferred share units and performance awards. The Company has reserved an aggregate of 2,142,857 shares of its common stock for issuance under the 2005 Plan. Of these shares, 1,071,429 may be made in a form other than stock options and stock appreciation rights. Options granted under the 2005 Plan vest annually over three years from the date of grant in equal installments, and have a contractual term of 10 years.
 
On December 7, 2005, the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company approved the accelerated vesting of all unvested stock options with an exercise price greater than the current market price of the Company’s common stock that were granted under the 2003 Plan and the 2003 Directors Plan to current employees, officers and directors, so that each such option became fully vested. The closing market price of the Company’s common stock on December 7, 2005 was $5.04 per share. As a result of this action, options to purchase 118,490 shares with exercise prices ranging from $15.54 per share to $73.15 per share became fully vested. The Company disclosed $1.4 million in non-cash compensation expense in the fourth quarter of 2005 related to the acceleration of these options. The primary purpose of the accelerated vesting was to reduce future compensation expense the Company would otherwise recognize in its consolidated statements of operations with respect to these accelerated options upon the adoption of SFAS 123-R in the first quarter of 2006.
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity under all the plans for the year ended December 31, 2006:
 
                                 
                Weighted
       
          Weighted
    Average
       
          Average Exercise
    Remaining
    Aggregate
 
    Options
    Price
    Contractual Life
    Intrinsic Value
 
    Outstanding     per Option     in Years     (in thousands)  
Balance as of December 31, 2005
    1,164,836     $ 12.43                  
Granted
    1,014,095     $ 7.79                  
Exercised
    (62,375 )   $ 1.85                  
Forfeited
    (254,850 )   $ 15.97                  
                                 
Balance as of December 31, 2006
    1,861,706     $ 8.42       8.7     $ 1,040  
                                 
Options exercisable as of December 31, 2006
    446,181     $ 18.03       7.2     $ 426  
                                 


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The aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the quoted price of DDi’s common stock for those awards that have an exercise price below the quoted price at December 31, 2006. The Company had outstanding at December 31, 2006 options to purchase an aggregate of 642,890 shares with an exercise price below the quoted price of the Company’s stock resulting in an aggregate intrinsic value of $1.0 million. During the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised under the Company’s stock option plans was $296,000, $90,000 and $725,000, respectively, determined as of the date of exercise.
 
Contingent Options
 
The Company granted 82,561 contingent stock options under the 2003 Plan on December 19, 2003. The condition to be measured to determine the exercisability of the contingent options was based on the Company’s outstanding borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility on December 12, 2005. As a result of the repayment of the Senior Credit Facility in full in March 2004, 53,465 of the contingent options with an exercise price of $0.007 per share vested and become exercisable on December 12, 2005, while the remainder of the options were forfeited. Compensation expense of $1.2 million related to the vested contingent options was recorded in 2004 based on the market price of $78.40 per share of the Company’s common stock at the date the contingency was lifted.
 
Restricted Stock
 
The Company granted 178,571 shares of restricted stock on December 19, 2003 to certain officers and members of management of the Company. The shares vested in increments with 50% vesting on March 2, 2004 and 50% vesting on January 15, 2005 or by the employees’ election on June 1, 2005. The Company calculated compensation expense on these shares using the fair market value of $95.20 on the grant date. The Company recognized $12.3 million of compensation expense during the year ended December 31, 2004 related to the restricted stock. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company reversed $716,000 of previously recognized compensation expense due to the forfeiture of certain shares of restricted stock.
 
Adoption of SFAS 123-R
 
Due to the adoption of SFAS 123-R, the Company’s loss from continuing operations before income taxes, loss from continuing operations and net loss applicable to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 were each lower than if the Company had continued to account for stock-based compensation under APB 25 by $1.3 million. Basic and diluted earnings per share applicable to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2006 were lower by $0.07 as a result of the adoption of SFAS 123-R.
 
Determining Fair Value
 
Valuation and amortization method — The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and a single option award approach. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the input of certain assumptions that require management’s judgment including the expected term and the expected stock price volatility of the underlying stock option. The fair value of stock options is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is the vesting period.
 
Expected Term — The Company’s expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and is determined based on historical option exercise patterns of similar awards, the contractual terms and vesting schedules of the stock-based awards and expectations of future employee stock option exercise behavior.
 
Expected Stock Price Volatility — Effective January 1, 2006, pursuant to the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, the Company evaluated the assumptions used to estimate its expected volatility, including whether the Company’s own historical volatility appropriately reflects management’s expectations of future volatility. As a result of this analysis, the Company determined that its own historical volatility, in conjunction


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with the historical volatility of its two most closely related competitors, provides a more reasonable indicator of expected future stock price volatility.
 
Expected Dividend Yield — The Company does not pay dividends on its common stock, and management does not have any plan in the foreseeable future to do so.
 
Risk-Free Interest Rate — The Company uses the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term as a risk-free interest rate. Where the expected term of the Company’s stock-based awards do not correspond with the terms for which interest rates are quoted, the Company performs a straight-line interpolation to determine the rate from the available term maturities.
 
Expected Forfeiture Rate — The Company’s expected forfeiture rate represents the percentage of granted stock options that are not expected to vest due to employee termination. The estimated forfeiture rate was determined based on historical stock option forfeitures adjusted to exclude the impact of workforce reductions, the discontinued operations of the Company’s European subsidiaries in 2005 and the sale of the Company’s assembly business in 2006.
 
Fair Value — The fair values of the Company’s stock options granted to employees for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 were estimated using the following weighted average assumptions:
 
                         
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
Expected term (years)
    4       4       4  
Expected stock price volatility
    71.0 %     60.0 %     61.0 %
Expected dividend yield
    0 %     0 %     0 %
Risk-free interest rate
    5.0 %     4.4 %     3.1 %
Weighted-average fair value per share
  $ 4.43     $ 21.18     $ 23.10  
 
Stock Compensation Expense
 
Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation cost using the disclosure only provisions of SFAS 123. The Company elected to provide the pro forma disclosures as if the fair value based method had been applied to its financial statements. Had non-cash compensation expense for all stock-based compensation plans been determined consistent with SFAS 123, the Company’s net loss applicable to common stockholders and net loss per share applicable to common stockholders would have been the following:
 
                 
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2005     2004  
    (In thousands)  
Net loss applicable to common stockholders:
               
As reported basic and diluted
  $ (70,447 )   $ (49,909 )
Less: non-cash compensation expenses under
               
FAS 123, net of tax
    (9,642 )     (23,812 )
Add: non-cash compensation expenses under APB 25, net of tax
    4,001       20,982  
                 
Pro forma basic and diluted
  $ (76,088 )   $ (52,739 )
                 
Net loss per share applicable to common stockholders — basic and diluted:
               
As reported
  $ (8.76 )   $ (12.85 )
Pro forma
  $ (9.46 )   $ (13.56 )


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In 2006, non-cash compensation expense was recorded in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123-R using the modified prospective application transition method. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation cost recognized in 2006 included: (i) compensation cost for all unvested stock-based awards granted prior to January 1, 2006 based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, net of estimated forfeitures and (ii) compensation cost for all stock-based awards granted or modified subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123-R, net of estimated forfeitures.
 
Prior to January 1, 2006, in accordance with the provisions of APB 25, non-cash compensation expense related to the amortization of deferred compensation for stock options that were granted with exercise prices below the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant and restricted stock, net of actual forfeitures.
 
The following table sets forth compensation cost and deferred compensation related to stock-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004:
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
    (In thousands)  
Non-cash compensation expense:
                       
Cost of goods sold
  $ 428     $ 3,428     $ 11,787  
Sales and marketing expenses
    58       116       2,402  
General and administrative expenses
    1,061       1,058       4,155  
                         
Non-cash compensation expense from continuing operations
    1,547       4,602       18,344  
Discontinued operations
          (601 )     2,638  
                         
Total non-cash compensation expense
  $ 1,547     $ 4,001     $ 20,982  
                         
Deferred compensation:
                       
Grants of stock options, contingent options and restricted stock
  $     $     $ 1,328  
Cancellation of stock options and restricted stock
          (3,459 )     (208 )
Adjustment for contingent options
                (1,087 )
Elimination of deferred compensation under SFAS 123-R
    (349 )            
                         
Deferred compensation from continuing operations
    (349 )     (3,459 )     33  
Cancellation of stock options and restricted stock for discontinued operations
          (1,636 )     (1,825 )
Adjustment for contingent options for discontinued operations
                (235 )
                         
Total
  $ (349 )   $ (5,095 )   $ (2,027 )
                         
 
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded $73,000 of incremental cost resulting from the modification of pre-existing awards to five employees terminated in connection with the sale of the Company’s assembly business (see Note 17). As required by SFAS 123-R, the Company made an estimate of expected forfeitures and recognized compensation costs in 2006 only for those equity awards expected to vest.
 
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cost will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years and will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures.
 
10.   NET LOSS PER SHARE
 
The following table is a calculation of net loss per share of common stock from continuing operations and discontinued operations (in thousands, except share and per share data):
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
 
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (7,233 )   $ (74,210 )   $ (25,152 )
Less: Series B Preferred Stock dividends, accretion and repurchase charge
    (16,419 )     (6,473 )     (4,044 )
                         
Loss from continuing operations applicable to common stockholders
  $ (23,652 )   $ (80,683 )   $ (29,196 )
                         
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding (basic and diluted)
    19,623,415       8,039,094       3,885,092  
                         
Loss per share from continuing operations applicable to common stockholders
  $ (1.21 )   $ (10.04 )   $ (7.51 )
                         
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
  $     $ 10,236     $ (20,713 )
                         
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding (basic and diluted)
    19,623,415       8,039,094       3,885,092  
                         
Net income (loss) per share of common stock from discontinued operations
  $     $ 1.26     $ (5.33 )
                         
Net loss
  $ (7,233 )   $ (63,974 )   $ (45,865 )
Less: Series B Preferred Stock dividends, accretion and repurchase charge
    (16,419 )     (6,473 )     (4,044 )
                         
Net loss applicable to common stockholders
  $ (23,652 )   $ (70,447 )   $ (49,909 )
                         
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (basic and diluted)
    19,623,415       8,039,094       3,885,092  
                         
Net loss per share applicable to common stockholders
  $ (1.21 )   $ (8.76 )   $ (12.85 )
                         
 
As a result of the net losses from continuing operations incurred during the year ended December 31, 2006, common shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options of 1,861,706 were excluded from the diluted net loss per common share calculation as their impact would have been anti-dilutive. As a result of the net losses from continuing operations incurred during the years ended December 31, 2005, and December 31, 2004, common shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants, restricted stock vesting, or upon conversion of Series B Preferred stock of 4,437,619 and 1,717,949, respectively, were excluded from the diluted net loss per common share calculation for those periods as their impact would have been anti-dilutive.
 
A subscription rights offering commenced in August of 2005 resulted in a bonus element to be accounted for in a manner similar to a stock dividend in accordance with SFAS 128, “Earnings per Share.” Accordingly, common stock outstanding reflects this bonus element of 272,554 shares of common stock for all periods presented.


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11.   INCOME TAX MATTERS
 
The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 from continuing operations consisted of the following:
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
 
Current:
                       
Federal
  $     $ 312     $ 96  
State
    380       131       244  
Foreign
    1,402       915       1,644  
                         
      1,782       1,358       1,984  
                         
Deferred:
                       
Foreign
    46       71        
                         
      46       71        
                         
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations
  $ 1,828     $ 1,429     $ 1,984  
                         
 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities from continuing operations consist of the following at December 31:
 
                 
    December 31,  
    2006     2005  
 
Deferred tax assets:
               
Net operating loss carryforwards
  $ 55,669     $ 53,149  
Tax credits
    3,785       3,286  
Accrued liabilities
    1,115       1,811  
Capitalized research and development costs
    5,717       4,842  
Other
    1,278       1,691  
                 
      67,564       64,779  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Property, plant and equipment
    (1,745 )     228  
Intangible assets
    (3,843 )     (3,492 )
                 
      (5,588 )     (3,264 )
Valuation allowance
    (61,771 )     (61,264 )
                 
Net deferred tax assets from continuing operations
  $ 205     $ 251  
                 
 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on management’s best estimate of the ultimate settlement that will be accepted by tax authorities. Management will continually evaluate these matters. At the date of any material change in management’s best estimate of items related to income tax refunds and liabilities prior to November 30, 2003, and at the date that these items are settled with the tax authorities, any refund or liability previously recognized is adjusted to decrease or increase the remaining balance of goodwill established at November 30, 2003 through fresh-start accounting. Given the history of operating losses, the Company has established a full valuation allowance on the majority of its deferred tax assets with the exception of deferred tax assets related to Canada, where the Company has operating income. The change in the valuation allowance from the prior year is due to current year net operating losses, timing differences and acquired deferred tax liabilities of Sovereign.


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The income tax provision (benefit) from continuing operations differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the loss from continuing operations before income taxes as below:
 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
 
Computed “expected” tax benefit from continuing operations
  $ (1,892 )   $ (25,473 )   $ (8,109 )
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
                       
State tax
    380       131       244  
Goodwill adjustments and impairment
    1,083       19,134        
Dividend income
          2,243        
Foreign tax differential
    641       570       136  
Non-cash compensation
    476       1,417       700  
Research and development credits
    (1,119 )     (843 )     (325 )
Increase in valuation allowance
    2,311       3,998       9,108  
Other
    (52 )     252       230  
                         
Provision for income taxes for continuing operations
  $ 1,828     $ 1,429     $ 1,984  
                         
 
At December 31, 2006, the Company had U.S. federal and state net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $150 million and $53 million, respectively. The federal and state NOLs begin expiring in 2021 and 2011, respectively.
 
At December 31, 2006, the Company had U.S. federal and state research and experimentation (“R&E”) credits of approximately $0.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively. The federal R&E credits begin to expire in 2025 and the state R&E credits carryover indefinitely.
 
Substantial changes in the Company’s ownership occurred in 2006 and 2005; as such, there are two overlapping annual U.S. federal and state limitations on the amount of the NOL and other tax attribute carryforwards incurred prior to the ownership change dates which can be utilized in subsequent years. The 2006 ownership change annual U.S. federal and state limitation is approximately $11.6 million and $6.6 million, respectively, for the first five years after ownership change and thereafter $6.8 million and $3.9 million, respectively. The 2005 ownership change annual U.S. federal and state limitation is approximately $8.7 million and $4.7 million, respectively, for the first five years after the ownership change and thereafter $5.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The amount of federal NOLs and credits subject to the 2005 annual limitation are $131.0 million and nil, respectively. The amount of the state NOLs and credits subject to the 2005 annual limitation are $39.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively. All NOLs and tax credits are subject to the 2006 annual limitations which occurred at year-end. The 2006 annual limitations will be used to calculate NOL and other tax attributes available for utilization in the subsequent year, however in future years the amount available for utilization may be limited by the cumulative amount available under the 2005 ownership change annual limits.
 
Pursuant to Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code, the utilization of NOLs and other tax attributes may be subject to further substantial limitations if certain ownership changes occur in future periods.
 
Based upon the substantial net operating loss carryovers and expected future operating results, management concluded that it is more likely than not that substantially all of the deferred tax assets at December 31, 2006 may not be realized. Consequently, the Company established a valuation allowance for these deferred tax assets that are not expected to be realized. In addition, the Company expects to provide a full valuation allowance on future tax benefits realized in the United States until it can sustain a level of profitability that demonstrates its ability to utilize the assets. Any reduction of a valuation allowance that related to net deferred tax assets that were in existence as of


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applying fresh-start accounting, will be recognized as a decrease to the remaining balance of goodwill established through fresh-start accounting.
 
A cash dividend was declared in 2005 to repatriate to the U.S. previously undistributed earnings of our Canadian subsidiary. DDi management does not currently have plans to repatriate additional Canadian earnings. U.S. income taxes have not been provided on approximately $3.2 million of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries since management considers these earnings to be invested indefinitely or substantially offset by foreign tax credits. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. taxes on these undistributed earnings.
 
The Company is currently under examination by the various foreign taxing authorities. Any refunds and/or liabilities resulting from audits from periods prior to applying fresh-start accounting may result in cash refunds and/or cash payments and a corresponding decrease or increase to goodwill. The Company believes the results of these audits will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
 
12.   COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES
 
Environmental matters
 
The Company’s operations are regulated under a number of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, which govern, among other things, the discharge of hazardous materials into the air and water as well as the handling, storage and disposal of such materials. Compliance with these environmental laws are major considerations for all printed circuit board manufacturers because metals and other hazardous materials are used in the manufacturing process. In addition, because the Company is a generator of hazardous wastes, the Company, along with any other person who arranges for the disposal of such wastes, may be subject to potential financial exposure for costs associated with an investigation and remediation of sites at which it has arranged for the disposal of hazardous wastes, if such sites become contaminated. This is true even if the Company fully complies with applicable environmental laws. In addition, it is possible that in the future new or more stringent requirements could be imposed. Management believes it has complied with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. There have been no claims asserted nor is management aware of any unasserted claims for environmental matters.
 
Operating leases
 
The Company has entered into various operating leases principally for manufacturing facilities, office space, and equipment that expire at various dates through 2011. Future annual minimum lease payments under all non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more consist of the following at December 31, 2006 (in thousands):
 
         
Year Ending December 31,
       
2007
  $ 4,298  
2008
    3,600  
2009
    2,846  
2010
    1,894  
2011
    1,360  
Thereafter
     
         
Future minimum lease payments
  $ 13,998  
         
 
Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 were approximately $3.5 million, $3.9 million, and $4.0 million, respectively.


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Litigation
 
In late 2003, a number of putative class actions for violations of the federal securities laws were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against certain of the Company’s former officers and directors on behalf of purchasers of the Company’s common stock, alleging violations of the federal securities laws between December 2000 and April 2002 in connection with various public offerings of securities. In December 2003, these actions were consolidated into a single action, In re DDi Corp. Securities Litigation, Case No. CV 03-7063 MMM (SHx). In late 2006, the parties reached a preliminary agreement to settle the federal class action. On November 22, 2006, the Court entered an order preliminarily approving the settlement. A final approval hearing is scheduled by the Court on March 12, 2007. The terms of the settlement require the defendants to pay $4.4 million in full settlement of the claims asserted on behalf of the class. Of this $4.4 million, the Company paid approximately $1.6 million in December 2006 into a settlement trust, which approximated the remaining unpaid portion of the deductible on the Directors and Officer’s insurance policy. The balance of the settlement amount was funded by other defendants and certain parties’ insurance proceeds. The settlement will have no further impact on the Company’s financial statements because the insurance carrier has agreed to pay the Company’s portion of the settlement less the deductible that the Company accrued for in the second quarter of 2006, when it became probable that the case would settle for an amount in excess of the insurance deductible.
 
On May 2, 2006, SMDI Company filed a lawsuit against the Company’s Laminate Technology Corp. subsidiary in Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County. SMDI Company was the landlord for two buildings that constituted a portion of the Company’s now-closed Arizona facility. The complaint alleges that the Company breached the leases for the two buildings by failing to adequately maintain the buildings, failing to timely pay rent and causing environmental damage to the property. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages. On June 2, 2006, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint, which added the Company’s Dynamic Details, Incorporated subsidiary as a defendant to the action. On June 30, 2006, the defendants removed the state court action to the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Arizona on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. The case is currently in the discovery phase. The Company believes the plaintiffs claims lack merit and intends to vigorously defend the action.
 
In addition to the above, the Company is involved from time to time in other litigation concerning claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of its business. The Company does not believe any of this litigation will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.
 
Indemnification of Directors and Officers — The Company’s certificate of incorporation provides that it will indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. The Company has obtained liability insurance for its directors and officers with respect to liability arising out of their capacity or status as directors and officers against expenses (including attorney’s fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement which are reasonably incurred in connection with such action, suit or proceeding.
 
13.   RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES
 
In May 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company approved plans to close the Company’s Arizona facility in order to increase operational efficiency. The Arizona facility, encompassing three buildings, produced mass lamination cores for four of the Company’s North American PCB plants. The Company’s Virginia PCB facility has assumed the majority of the internal mass lamination work previously manufactured by the Arizona facility.
 
The Company announced the exit plan to the affected workforce in May 2005, with all production activity completed by the end of that same month. The Company completed remediation of the Arizona facility (encompassing three separate buildings) and exited the last building in the third quarter of 2006. The Company incurred the following types of restructuring costs in connection with the closure of the facility: termination benefits; facility exit costs; fixed asset and inventory write-offs; taxes; and other miscellaneous charges. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had incurred a total of $5.8 million in charges relating to the closure and does not anticipate any additional


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charges other than ongoing legal fees and expenses related to pending litigation with the landlord of one of the buildings (see Note 12).
 
In May 2005, the Company announced the closure of the corporate human resources center located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the relocation of this function into the corporate offices located in Anaheim, California. As of the end of the second quarter of 2005, this restructuring was essentially complete.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company recorded charges which were classified as “Restructuring and other related charges.” Such charges primarily represent costs related to lowering the cost structure of its manufacturing operations by reducing the workforce at its Northern California manufacturing facility and increasing operational efficiencies. The charges consist of $1.1 million relating to severance costs and $300,000 in exit and contract termination costs, offset by a benefit of $370,000 in adjustments to previous estimates for facilities closure costs.
 
A reconciliation of accrued facility consolidation costs for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 is as follows (in thousands):
 
                                         
    Employee
                         
    Termination
    Contract
    Facility
    Other Exit
       
    Benefits     Terminations     Closure     Costs     Total  
Accrued restructuring costs at December 31, 2003
  $ 1,440     $ 1,652     $     $ 2,209     $ 5,301  
2004 reduction in force
    1,112       17             287       1,416  
Other
          (370 )                 (370 )
Payments
    (2,537 )     (1,051 )           (2,341 )     (5,929 )
                                         
Accrued restructuring costs at December 31, 2004
    15       248             155       418  
Arizona shutdown
    654       334       1,100       233       2,321  
Colorado closure
    94       6             12       112  
Other
                      432       432  
Payments
    (763 )     (572 )     (101 )     (765 )     (2,201 )
                                         
Accrued restructuring costs at December 31, 2005
          16       999       67       1,082  
Arizona shutdown
    43       347       433       300       1,123  
Colorado closure
    6       15             4       25  
Other
                      (8 )     (8 )
Payments
    (49 )     (378 )     (1,432 )     (363 )     (2,222 )
                                         
Accrued restructuring costs at December 31, 2006
  $     $     $     $     $  
                                         
 
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14.   SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION (in thousands)

 
                         
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005     2004  
Cash Payments For:
                       
Income taxes
  $ 786     $ 314     $ 906  
                         
Interest
  $ 232     $ 3,042     $ 4,061  
                         
Reorganization proceeding expenses
  $     $     $ 1,543  
                         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
                       
Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock to common stock
  $     $ 1,000     $  
                         
Repurchase of Series B Preferred Stock with common stock
  $ 5,466     $     $  
                         
Acquisition of Sovereign Circuits:
                       
Cash consideration including acquisition costs
  $ 5,570                  
Fair value of stock consideration
    8,414                  
Fair value of non-cash tangible assets acquired
    (12,029 )                
Goodwill
    (2,286 )                
Intangible assets
    (3,800 )                
Liabilities assumed and incurred
    4,739                  
                         
Cash acquired
  $ 608                  
                         
 
15.   SALE OF ASSEMBLY BUSINESS
 
On September 29, 2006, the Company completed the sale of its assembly business to VMS, LLC for $12.0 million in cash. The transaction was accounted for pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”) and EITF 03-13 “Applying the Conditions in Paragraph 42 of FASB Statement No. 144 in Determining Whether to Report Discontinued Operations” (“EITF 03-13”). The Company recorded a $4.5 million loss on the sale in the third quarter of 2006, which included $3.1 million of goodwill allocated to the assembly business in accordance with SFAS 142.
 
In accordance with EITF 03-13, the operations and cash flows of the disposed assembly business have not been presented as a discontinued operation as a result of expected significant continuing direct cash flows pursuant to a supply agreement with VMS for the sale of DDi printed circuit boards to be used in VMS’s assembly business. The supply agreement provides for a preferred, but not exclusive, supplier arrangement and has a term of 12 months which automatically renews for an additional 12-month period until either party gives 90-days notice to terminate. The agreement was entered into with the purpose of establishing a long-term supply relationship between the parties. As prescribed by EITF 03-13, significance was measured based on a comparison of the expected continuing cash flows to be generated from future sales to VMS subsequent to the closing of the transaction and the cash flows that would have been generated by the assembly business absent the disposal transaction.
 
The amounts presented in continuing operations after the disposal transaction include a continuation of revenues and expenses that have been intercompany transactions which have been eliminated in consolidated financial statements issued for periods prior to the closing of the transaction. These intercompany sales transactions totaled approximately $2.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


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16.   ACQUISITION OF SOVEREIGN CIRCUITS

 
On October 23, 2006, the Company acquired Sovereign Circuits Inc., a privately held printed circuit board manufacturer. As consideration, the Company paid $5.2 million in cash and issued 1,201,964 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also assumed Sovereign Circuits’ debt of approximately $2.3 million and paid acquisition related costs of $416,000. Under the terms of the merger agreement, 15% of the purchase price will be held in escrow by a third-party escrow agent for up to one year to guaranty any indemnification claims by DDi that may arise.
 
The acquisition of Sovereign Circuits was accounted for as a purchase under SFAS 141 “Business Combinations.” In accordance with SFAS 141, the Company allocated the purchase price based on the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Portions of the purchase price were identified by management as intangible assets and were valued based on a number of factors including independent appraisals. These intangible assets include $2.3 million of goodwill and $3.8 million of customer relationships. The customer relationships are being amortized over five years.
 
The Company determined the value of the stock consideration based on a $7.00 share price, which represented the average closing stock price for a five day period including two days prior to and two days after the August 9, 2006 transaction announcement date. The Company believes this method is consistent with guidance provided in EITF No. 99-12, “Determination of the Measurement Date for the Market Price of Acquirer Securities Issued in a Purchase Business Combination” and SFAS 141.
 
The components of the purchase price allocation are as follows (in thousands):
 
         
Purchase price:
       
Stock consideration (1,201,964 shares at $7.00 per share)
  $ 8,414  
Cash
    5,153  
Assumption of debt
    2,288  
Acquisition costs
    417  
         
Total
  $ 16,272  
         
Allocation of purchase price:
       
Current assets
  $ 5,129  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    7,508  
Current liabilities
    (2,451 )
Intangible assets
    3,800  
Goodwill
    2,286  
         
Total
  $ 16,272  
         
 
The following unaudited pro forma data summarizes the results of operations for the periods indicated as if the Sovereign Circuits acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented. The pro forma data gives effect to actual operating results prior to the acquisition, adjusted to include the pro forma effect of amortization of identified intangible assets.
 
                         
    2006     2005     2004  
Net sales
  $ 213,365     $ 199,231     $ 202,765  
Net loss
    (23,345 )     (70,806 )     (50,089 )
Pro forma net loss per share (basic and diluted)
  $ (1.13 )   $ (7.66 )   $ (9.85 )
Pro forma weighted-averaged shares
    20,598,159       9,241,058       5,087,056  


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DDi CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

17.   GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES

 
Goodwill
 
As part of fresh start accounting in 2003, an allocation of the reorganization value resulted in goodwill of $99.8 million (with no tax basis).
 
2005 Goodwill Activity
 
In the first quarter of 2005, the Company reduced goodwill $0.5 million resulting from the reversal of a valuation allowance for Canadian tax credits associated with activity prior to the December 2003 emergence from bankruptcy. In the second quarter of 2005, the Company reduced goodwill an additional $2.3 million resulting from the removal of pre-fresh start accounting income tax contingencies.
 
Due to a decline in the Company’s stock price during the second and third quarters of 2005, tests of impairment were performed at June 30 and September  30, 2005. Each analysis indicated that the Company’s book value at June 30 and September 30, 2005 was in excess of its fair value, as determined by market capitalization. After assessing the goodwill impairment, the Company calculated and recorded goodwill impairment charges of $31.1 million and $23.6 million in the quarters ended June 30 and September 30, 2005, respectively.
 
2006 Goodwill Activity
 
During 2006, the Company reduced goodwill by approximately $1.8 million resulting from the reversal of pre-fresh start accounting tax contingencies and valuation allowances.
 
In connection with the sale of its assembly business in the third quarter of 2006 (see Note 15), the Company allocated $3.1 million of goodwill to the carrying value of the disposed business based on the fair value of the assembly business in relation to the fair value of the consolidated entity on the closing date of the transaction. Pursuant to SFAS 142, when a company determines the gain or loss resulting from the disposal of a portion of a reporting unit, it must first determine the relative fair value of the disposed business and the retained portion of the reporting unit. Those relative fair values are used to calculate the portion of the reporting unit’s goodwill that is to be included in the carrying value of the disposed business.
 
In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Sovereign Circuits in the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company recorded $2.3 million of goodwill (see Note 16).
 
Annual Goodwill Impairment Test
 
The Company assesses potential impairment on an annual basis on the last day of the year and compares its market capitalization to its carrying amount, including goodwill. The Company performed its annual impairment test on goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 on December 31, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Management determined that because the fair value of the Company, determined using its market capitalization, exceeded its carrying amount, no goodwill impairment was indicated.


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DDi CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows (in thousands):
 
                 
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    December 31,
    December 31,
 
    2006     2005  
Beginning balance
  $ 41,845     $ 99,375  
Adjustments related to pre-fresh start accounting tax items
    (1,808 )     (2,861 )
Allocation to assembly business included in loss on disposal
    (3,094 )      
Goodwill resulting from Sovereign acquisition
    2,286        
Impairment charges
          (54,669 )
                 
Ending balance
  $ 39,229     $ 41,845  
                 
 
Intangible Assets
 
As part of fresh start accounting, an allocation of the reorganization value resulted in identified intangible assets totaling $24.9 million. This balance of identified intangible assets consists of $23.0 million relating to the customer relationships which is amortized over its estimated useful life of five years, and the remaining $1.9 million relates to the backlog which was amortized over its estimated useful life of three months. The amount relating to backlog is reported as a component of cost of goods sold. Amortization related to customer relationships for the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 was $4.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively.
 
The Company acquired $3.8 million of intangible assets in connection with the acquisition of Sovereign Circuits consisting of customer relationships. These intangible assets are to be amortized over their estimated useful life of five years from the date of acquisition.
 
Identifiable intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
 
                                                 
    As of December 31, 2006     As of December 31, 2005  
    Gross
    Accumulated
    Net
    Gross
    Accumulated
    Net
 
 
  Amount     Amortization     Amount     Amount     Amortization     Amount  
Identifiable intangible assets:
                                               
Customer relationships
  $ 26,790     $ (14,323 )   $ 12,467     $ 22,990     $ (9,579 )   $ 13,411  
Backlog
    1,923       (1,923 )           1,923       (1,923 )      
                                                 
    $ 28,713     $ (16,246 )   $ 12,467     $ 24,913     $ (11,502 )   $ 13,411  
                                                 
 
Estimated amortization expense for the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):
 
         
Year Ending December 31,
  DDi Corp.  
2007
  $ 5,358  
2008
    4,975  
2009
    760  
2010
    760  
2011
    614  
         
Total
  $ 12,467  
         


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
 
The financial statement Schedule II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS is filed as part of this Form 10-K.
 
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 
                                         
Column A
  Column B     Column C     Column D     Column E  
          Additions
    Additions
             
    Balance at
    Charged to
    Charged to
          Balance at
 
    Beginning of
    Costs and
    other
          End of
 
Description
  Period     Expenses(1)     accounts     Deductions     Period  
    (in thousands)  
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
                                       
Year ended December 31, 2006
  $ 1,881     $ 1,199     $     $ (1,147 )   $ 1,933  
Year ended December 31, 2005
  $ 1,579     $ 1,394     $     $ (1,092 )   $ 1,881  
Year ended December 31, 2004
  $ 1,076     $ 1,382     $     $ (879 )   $ 1,579  
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance:
                                       
Year ended December 31, 2006
  $ 61,264     $     $ 507     $     $ 61,771  
Year ended December 31, 2005
  $ 89,037     $     $     $ (27,773 )   $ 61,264  
Year ended December 31, 2004
  $ 77,985     $     $ 11,052     $     $ 89,037  
 
 
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Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
 
None.
 
Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K and, based on this evaluation, have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
 
Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that the transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and our directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Our management evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. PricewaterhouseCoopers, our independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on our assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. See pages 37 and 38 herein.
 
Inherent Limitations of Effectiveness of Controls
 
Our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.


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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 9B.  Other Information.
 
None.
 
PART III
 
Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
 
Information regarding our executive officers is set forth in Part I of this report under “Item 1. Business — Executive Officers of the Registrant.” The information set forth under the captions “Election of Directors,” “Information About the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board” and “Transactions with Management and Others — Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in our definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2007, is incorporated herein by reference. The Proxy Statement will be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the close of fiscal 2006.
 
Item 11.  Executive Compensation.
 
Except as specifically provided, the information set forth under the captions “Compensation of Executive Officers” and “Information About the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board — Compensation of Directors” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. The Proxy Statement will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the close of fiscal 2006.
 
Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
 
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the Proxy Statement. The Proxy Statement will be filed with the SEC no later than 120 days after the close of fiscal 2006.
 
Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
 
The information set forth under the captions “Transactions with Management and Others” and “Information About the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. The Proxy Statement will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the close of fiscal 2006.
 
Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
 
Information regarding principal accountant fees and services is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Relationship of the Company with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Proxy Statement. The Proxy Statement will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the close of fiscal 2006.
 
PART IV
 
Item 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
 
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The exhibits listed below are hereby filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain of the following exhibits have been previously filed with the Commission pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. Such exhibits are identified in the chart to the right of the Exhibit and are incorporated herein by reference. We will furnish a copy of any exhibit upon request, but a reasonable fee will be charged to cover our expense in furnishing such exhibit.
 
                                             
                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  3 .1     Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of DDi Corp.           8-K             3 .1     12/13/2003
  3 .2     Certificate of Designation of DDi Corp.           8-K             3 .2     12/13/2003
  3 .3     Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Stock of DDi Corp.           8-K             10 .2     4/7/2004
  3 .4     Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of DDi Corp.           8-K             3 .1     8/10/2005
  3 .5     Amended and Restated Bylaws of DDi Corp.           10-Q     6/30/2005       3 .4     8/9/2005
  10 .1*     Dynamic Details Incorporated 2006 Senior Management Bonus Program           10-K     12/31/2005       10 .1     3/16/2006
  10 .2*     Dynamic Details Incorporated 2007 Senior Management Bonus Program     X                            
  10 .3*     Independent Director Compensation Policy     X                            
  10 .4*     2003 Directors Equity Incentive Plan           S-8             4 .3     6/14/2004
  10 .5*     Form of Stock Option Agreement (2003 Directors Equity Incentive Plan)           S-8             4 .4     6/14/2004
  10 .6*     DDi Corp. 2003 Management Incentive Plan           S-1             10 .41     2/12/2004
  10 .7*     DDi Corp. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan           8-K             10 .1     8/10/2005
  10 .8*     Form of Stock Option Agreement under the DDi Corp 2005 Stock Incentive Plan           8-K             10       12/27/2005
  10 .9*     Employment Agreement dated March 16, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Mikel Williams           10-K     12/31/2005       10 .1     3/16/2006
  10 .10*     Employment Agreement dated December 7, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Michael R. Mathews     X                            
  10 .11*     Employment Letter dated March 9, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Sally Goff           8-K             99 .1     3/31/2006
  10 .12*     Employment Letter dated December 13, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Gerald Barnes     X                            
  10 .13*     Severance Agreement and General Release dated February 9, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Bruce McMaster           8-K             10 .1     2/15/2006
  10 .14*     Separation Agreement and General Release dated March 31, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Diane Brundage           10-Q     3/31/2006       10 .5     5/9/2006
  10 .15*     Separation Agreement and Release dated October 2, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Brad Tesch           8-K             10 .2     10/5/2006
  10 .16     Real Property Master Lease Agreement dated January 1, 1996 between James I. Swenson and Susan G. Swenson, as Trustees of the Swenson Family Trust, and Details, Inc.           S-4             10 .4     11/26/1997
                                             


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                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  10 .17     Amendment Number One to Real Property Master Lease Agreement dated January 1, 1997 between James I. Swenson and Susan G. Swenson, as trustees of the Swenson Family Trust and Details, Inc.           10-K     12/31/2000       10 .38     3/31/2001
  10 .18     Amendment No. 3 to Real Property Master Lease Agreement           8-K             10 .3     11/29/2005
  10 .19     Lease Agreement dated July 22, 1991 between Geomax and Dynamic Circuits, Inc.           10-K     12/31/1998       10 .30     3/31/1999
  10 .20     Lease dated March 20, 1997 by and between Mercury Partners 30, Inc. and Dynamic Circuits, Inc.           10-K     12/31/1998       10 .31     3/31/1999
  10 .21     Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2001 by and between D & D Tarob Properties, LLC and Dynamic Details Incorporated Silicon Valley           10-K     12/31/2001       10 .30     3/28/2002
  10 .22     Credit Agreement dated as of March 30, 2004, among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, and Laminate Technology Corp.; the other Credit Parties signatory thereto; General Electric Capital Corporation, for itself, as Lender, and as Agent for Lenders, and the other Lenders signatory thereto from time to time           8-K             10 .3     4/7/2004
  10 .23     Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley and Laminate Technology Corp., the other Credit Parties signatory thereto; and General Electric Capital Corporation           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .8     8/16/2004
  10 .24     Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, by and among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details Canada, Corp., DDi Canada Acquisition Corp., the other Credit Parties signatory thereto and GE Canada Finance Holding Company           8-K             10 .2     11/29/2005
  10 .25     Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, by and among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., the other Credit Parties signatory thereto and General Electric Capital Corporation           8-K             10 .1     11/29/2005
  10 .26     Security Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., and Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement           8-K             10 .4     4/7/2004
  10 .27     Guaranty dated as of March 30, 2004, made by DDi Corp., DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp., DDi Capital Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement           8-K             10 .5     4/7/2004
                                             


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                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  10 .28     Pledge Agreement dated as of March 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., DDi Corp., DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp., DDi Capital Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement           8-K             10 .6     4/7/2004
  10 .29     Patent, Trademark and Copyright Security Agreement dated as of March 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., and Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement.           8-K             10 .7     4/7/2004
  10 .30     Master Agreement for Documentary Letters of Credit, dated as of March 30, 2004           8-K             10 .8     4/7/2004
  10 .31     Master Agreement for Standby Letters of Credit, dated as of March 30, 2004           8-K             10 .9     4/7/2004
  10 .32     Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004 among Dynamic Details Canada, Corp., and DDi Canada Acquisition Corp., as Borrowers, the Other Credit Parties Signatory Thereto, as Credit Parties, the Lenders Signatory Thereto from Time to Time, as Lenders, and GE Canada Finance Holding Company, as Agent and Lender           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .1     8/16/2004
  10 .33     Guaranty, dated as of June 30, 2004, made by DDi Corp., a Delaware corporation, DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp., a California corporation, DDi Capital Corp., a California corporation, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, a California corporation, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Virginia, a Delaware corporation, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, a Delaware corporation, Laminate Technology Corp., a Delaware corporation, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, a Colorado corporation, DDi Sales Corp., a Delaware corporation, Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and Dynamic Details, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, in favor of GE Canada Finance Holding Company, a Nova Scotia unlimited liability company           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .2     8/16/2004
  10 .34     Intercreditor Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, between GE Capital Finance Holding Company, a Nova Scotia unlimited liability company, and General Electric Capital Corporation, a New York corporation           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .3     8/16/2004
  10 .35     Master Agreement for Documentary Letters of Credit, dated as of June 30, 2004           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .4     8/16/2004
  10 .36     Master Agreement for Standby Letters of Credit, dated as of June 30, 2004           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .5     8/16/2004
                                             


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                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  10 .37     Security Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details Canada, Corp., and DDi Canada Acquisition Corp. in favor of GE Canada Finance Holding Company           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .6     8/16/2004
  10 .38     Pledge Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, DDi Canada Acquisition Corp. in favor of GE Canada Finance Holding Company           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .7     8/16/2004
  10 .39     Registration Rights Agreement dated September 21, 2005           8-K/A             10 .2     9/23/2005
  10 .40     Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 8, 2006, by and among DDi Corp., DDi Acquisition Corp., Sovereign Circuits, Inc., Beverly John Berryman, Hugh David Turner and Carole Fahy, as trustees of a settlement dated December 21, 1965 and made between Herbert Anthony Cann, Kenneth Robert Woodford and John Michael Geoffrey Andrews and a Deed of Appointment dated October 6, 1976 by Kenneth Robert Woodford and Michael Geoffrey Andrews, together a trust formed under English law, Beverly John Berryman, Hugh David Turner and Carole Fahy, as trustees of a settlement dated September 10, 1985 and made between Tonio Christian Hoch as settlor and Bermuda Trust Company Limited as original trustee, which is a trust established under Bermuda law and known as the ‘Hoch Settlement‘, and Robert Q. Buss, an individual           8-K             2 .1     8/30/2006
  10 .41     Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 8, 2006, by and among Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, solely for the purpose of guaranteeing the performance of all obligations of Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley under Section 8.2 of the Asset Purchase Agreement, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, VMS, LLC and, solely for the purpose of guaranteeing the performance of all obligations of VMS, LLC under Section 8.3 of the Asset Purchase Agreement, VERITEK Manufacturing Services, LLC           8-K             2 .2     8/30/2006
  10 .42     Letter Agreement dated September 29, 2006 by and among Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, VMS, LLC and VERITEK Manufacturing Services, LLC           8-K             10 .1     10/5/2006
  10 .43     Open End Mortgage dated May 10, 2006 between Sovereign Circuits, Inc. and Key Bank National Association     X                            
  14 .1     Code of Business Conduct and Ethics           8-K             14 .1     3/6/2006
  21 .1     Subsidiaries of DDi Corp.     X                            
  23 .1     Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP     X                            
  31 .1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act     X                            
  31 .2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act     X                            
  32 .1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002     X                            
  32 .2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002     X                            
                                             


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Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
 
(b) Financial Statement Schedules.
 
The required financial statement schedule, Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, is set forth under Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 15 (b).


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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, DDi Corp. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized, in the city of Anaheim, state of California, on the 9th day of March, 2007.
 
DDi CORP.
 
 
  By: 
/s/  Mikel H. Williams
Mikel H. Williams
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
/s/  Sally L. Goff
Sally L. Goff
Chief Financial Officer
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of DDi Corp. and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
             
   
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
/s/  Mikel H. Williams

Mikel H. Williams
  President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
  March 9, 2007
         
/s/  Sally L. Goff

Sally L. Goff
  Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
  March 9, 2007
         
/s/  Robert J. Amman

Robert J. Amman
  Director   March 9, 2007
         
/s/  Robert Guezuraga

Robert Guezuraga
  Director   March 9, 2007
         
/s/  Jay B. Hunt

Jay B. Hunt
  Director   March 9, 2007
         
/s/  Andrew E. Lietz

Andrew E. Lietz
  Director   March 9, 2007
         
/s/  Steven C. Schlepp

Steven C. Schlepp
  Director   March 9, 2007
         
/s/  Carl R. Vertuca, Jr.

Carl R. Vertuca, Jr.
  Director   March 9, 2007


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Exhibit Index
 
                                             
                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  3 .1     Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of DDi Corp.            8-K             3 .1     12/13/2003
  3 .2     Certificate of Designation of DDi Corp.            8-K             3 .2     12/13/2003
  3 .3     Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Stock of DDi Corp.            8-K             10 .2     4/7/2004
  3 .4     Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of DDi Corp.            8-K             3 .1     8/10/2005
  3 .5     Amended and Restated Bylaws of DDi Corp.            10-Q     6/30/2005       3 .4     8/9/2005
  10 .1*     Dynamic Details Incorporated 2006 Senior Management Bonus Program           10-K     12/31/2005       10 .1     3/16/2006
  10 .2*     Dynamic Details Incorporated 2007 Senior Management Bonus Program     X                            
  10 .3*     Independent Director Compensation Policy     X                            
  10 .4*     2003 Directors Equity Incentive Plan           S-8             4 .3     6/14/2004
  10 .5*     Form of Stock Option Agreement (2003 Directors Equity Incentive Plan)           S-8             4 .4     6/14/2004
  10 .6*     DDi Corp. 2003 Management Incentive Plan           S-1             10 .41     2/12/2004
  10 .7*     DDi Corp. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan           8-K             10 .1     8/10/2005
  10 .8*     Form of Stock Option Agreement under the DDi Corp 2005 Stock Incentive Plan           8-K             10       12/27/2005
  10 .9*     Employment Agreement dated March 16, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Mikel Williams           10-K     12/31/2005       10 .1     3/16/2006
  10 .10*     Employment Agreement dated December 7, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Michael R. Mathews     X                            
  10 .11*     Employment Letter dated March 9, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Sally Goff           8-K             99 .1     3/31/2006
  10 .12*     Employment Letter dated December 13, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Gerald Barnes     X                            
  10 .13*     Severance Agreement and General Release dated February 9, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Bruce McMaster           8-K             10 .1     2/15/2006
  10 .14*     Separation Agreement and General Release dated March 31, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Diane Brundage           10-Q     3/31/2006       10 .5     5/9/2006
  10 .15*     Separation Agreement and Release dated October 2, 2006 between DDi Corp. and Brad Tesch           8-K             10 .2     10/5/2006
  10 .16     Real Property Master Lease Agreement dated January 1, 1996 between James I. Swenson and Susan G. Swenson, as Trustees of the Swenson Family Trust, and Details, Inc.            S-4             10 .4     11/26/1997
  10 .17     Amendment Number One to Real Property Master Lease Agreement dated January 1, 1997 between James I. Swenson and Susan G. Swenson, as trustees of the Swenson Family Trust and Details, Inc.            10-K     12/31/2000       10 .38     3/31/2001
  10 .18     Amendment No. 3 to Real Property Master Lease Agreement           8-K             10 .3     11/29/2005
  10 .19     Lease Agreement dated July 22, 1991 between Geomax and Dynamic Circuits, Inc.            10-K     12/31/1998       10 .30     3/31/1999
                                             


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                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  10 .20     Lease dated March 20, 1997 by and between Mercury Partners 30, Inc. and Dynamic Circuits, Inc.            10-K     12/31/1998       10 .31     3/31/1999
  10 .21     Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated as of November 9, 2001 by and between D & D Tarob Properties, LLC and Dynamic Details Incorporated Silicon Valley           10-K     12/31/2001       10 .30     3/28/2002
  10 .22     Credit Agreement dated as of March 30, 2004, among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, and Laminate Technology Corp.; the other Credit Parties signatory thereto; General Electric Capital Corporation, for itself, as Lender, and as Agent for Lenders, and the other Lenders signatory thereto from time to time           8-K             10 .3     4/7/2004
  10 .23     Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley and Laminate Technology Corp., the other Credit Parties signatory thereto; and General Electric Capital Corporation           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .8     8/16/2004
  10 .24     Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, by and among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details Canada, Corp., DDi Canada Acquisition Corp., the other Credit Parties signatory thereto and GE Canada Finance Holding Company           8-K             10 .2     11/29/2005
  10 .25     Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, by and among Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., the other Credit Parties signatory thereto and General Electric Capital Corporation           8-K             10 .1     11/29/2005
  10 .26     Security Agreement, dated as of March  30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., and Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement           8-K             10 .4     4/7/2004
  10 .27     Guaranty dated as of March 30, 2004, made by DDi Corp., DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp., DDi Capital Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement           8-K             10 .5     4/7/2004
  10 .28     Pledge Agreement dated as of March 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., DDi Corp., DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp., DDi Capital Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement           8-K             10 .6     4/7/2004
                                             


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                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  10 .29     Patent, Trademark and Copyright Security Agreement dated as of March  30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Virginia, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Laminate Technology Corp., Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, DDi Sales Corp., Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., and Dynamic Details, L.P., in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent for the lenders from time to time party to the Credit Agreement           8-K             10 .7     4/7/2004
  10 .30     Master Agreement for Documentary Letters of Credit, dated as of March  30, 2004           8-K             10 .8     4/7/2004
  10 .31     Master Agreement for Standby Letters of Credit, dated as of March 30, 2004           8-K             10 .9     4/7/2004
  10 .32     Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004 among Dynamic Details Canada, Corp., and DDi Canada Acquisition Corp., as Borrowers, the Other Credit Parties Signatory Thereto, as Credit Parties, the Lenders Signatory Thereto from Time to Time, as Lenders, and GE Canada Finance Holding Company, as Agent and Lender           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .1     8/16/2004
  10 .33     Guaranty, dated as of June 30, 2004, made by DDi Corp., a Delaware corporation, DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp., a California corporation, DDi Capital Corp., a California corporation, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, a California corporation, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Virginia, a Delaware corporation, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, a Delaware corporation, Laminate Technology Corp., a Delaware corporation, Dynamic Details Incorporated, Colorado Springs, a Colorado corporation, DDi Sales Corp., a Delaware corporation, Dynamic Details Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and Dynamic Details, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, in favor of GE Canada Finance Holding Company, a Nova Scotia unlimited liability company           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .2     8/16/2004
  10 .34     Intercreditor Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, between GE Capital Finance Holding Company, a Nova Scotia unlimited liability company, and General Electric Capital Corporation, a New York corporation           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .3     8/16/2004
  10 .35     Master Agreement for Documentary Letters of Credit, dated as of June 30, 2004           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .4     8/16/2004
  10 .36     Master Agreement for Standby Letters of Credit, dated as of June 30, 2004           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .5     8/16/2004
  10 .37     Security Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details Canada, Corp., and DDi Canada Acquisition Corp. in favor of GE Canada Finance Holding Company           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .6     8/16/2004
  10 .38     Pledge Agreement dated as of June 30, 2004, made by Dynamic Details, Incorporated, DDi Canada Acquisition Corp. in favor of GE Canada Finance Holding Company           10-Q     6/30/2004       10 .7     8/16/2004
  10 .39     Registration Rights Agreement dated September 21, 2005           8-K/A             10 .2     9/23/2005
                                             


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                  Incorporated by Reference
            Filed
          Period
          Filing
Exhibit     Description     Herewith     Form     Ending     Exhibit     Date
  10 .40     Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 8, 2006, by and among DDi Corp., DDi Acquisition Corp., Sovereign Circuits, Inc., Beverly John Berryman, Hugh David Turner and Carole Fahy, as trustees of a settlement dated December  21, 1965 and made between Herbert Anthony Cann, Kenneth Robert Woodford and John Michael Geoffrey Andrews and a Deed of Appointment dated October 6, 1976 by Kenneth Robert Woodford and Michael Geoffrey Andrews, together a trust formed under English law, Beverly John Berryman, Hugh David Turner and Carole Fahy, as trustees of a settlement dated September 10, 1985 and made between Tonio Christian Hoch as settlor and Bermuda Trust Company Limited as original trustee, which is a trust established under Bermuda law and known as the “Hoch Settlement”, and Robert Q. Buss, an individual           8-K             2 .1     8/30/2006
  10 .41     Asset Purchase Agreement dated August  8, 2006, by and among Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, solely for the purpose of guaranteeing the performance of all obligations of Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley under Section 8.2 of the Asset Purchase Agreement, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, VMS, LLC and, solely for the purpose of guaranteeing the performance of all obligations of VMS, LLC under Section 8.3 of the Asset Purchase Agreement, VERITEK Manufacturing Services, LLC           8-K             2 .2     8/30/2006
  10 .42     Letter Agreement dated September 29, 2006 by and among Dynamic Details Incorporated, Silicon Valley, Dynamic Details, Incorporated, VMS, LLC and VERITEK Manufacturing Services, LLC           8-K             10 .1     10/5/2006
  10 .43     Open End Mortgage dated May 10, 2006 between Sovereign Circuits, Inc. and Key Bank National Association     X                            
  14 .1     Code of Business Conduct and Ethics           8-K             14 .1     3/6/2006
  21 .1     Subsidiaries of DDi Corp.      X                            
  23 .1     Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP     X                            
  31 .1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act     X                            
  31 .2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act     X                            
  32 .1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002     X                            
  32 .2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer of DDi Corp., Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002     X                            
                                             
 
 
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EX-10.2 2 a28154exv10w2.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 exv10w2
 

Exhibit 10.2
SUMMARY OF
DDi CORP.
2007 SENIOR MANAGEMENT BONUS PROGRAM
1. Purpose and Effective Date. The bonus program, effective as of January 1, 2007, shall be known as the DDi Corp. 2007 Senior Management Bonus Program (the “Bonus Program”). It is a performance-based bonus program for the benefit of a select group of employees of (a) DDi Corp., a Delaware corporation (“DDi Corp.”); (b) Dynamic Details, Incorporated, a California corporation and DDi Corp.’s principal operating North American subsidiary (“Dynamic Details”); and (c) any of the other North American subsidiaries of DDi Corp. who are selected for participation as provided herein (“Participants”). The Bonus Program is intended to qualify as a compensation or bonus plan that is exempt from the application of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, by reason of Section 3 of such Act. Unless otherwise noted, the term the “Company” shall refer to DDi Corp. and/or any of its North American subsidiaries, as applicable.
2. Eligibility and Participation. Eligibility and participation shall be at the sole discretion of DDi Corp. In order to become a Participant eligible to receive benefits, an employee must be selected for participation in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of DDi Corp. (the “Compensation Committee”). Management of DDi Corp. will notify in writing those employees determined by the Compensation Committee to be eligible for participation in the Bonus Program.
3. Performance Bonus. The Bonus Program is designed to encourage Participants to perform in a satisfactory manner over the course of calendar year 2007. The annual performance bonus (“Bonus”) payable to Participants who remain employed by the Company on the date that bonuses are paid under the Bonus Program (the “Distribution Date”). The Bonus shall consist of two components, (i) a Target EBITDA Bonus, which is based upon the achievement of EBITDA from DDi Corp.’s consolidated North American operations less the total amount of bonus payments awarded under the Bonus Program (“Net EBITDA”), and (ii) a Target Performance Bonus, which is based on the achievement of job-specific performance objectives of each Participant and further limited by the Company having achieved its Net EBITDA objective.
     (a) Administration of Bonus Program. The Compensation Committee shall administer the Bonus Program. For fiscal year 2007, the Compensation Committee shall review and approve the target Net EBITDA, and, with respect to each Participant, the maximum Target EBITDA Bonus, the maximum Target Performance Bonus, job-specific performance objectives and a mechanism for calculating the percent completion of such performance objectives (“Performance Percent Complete”). In describing job-specific performance objectives, the Compensation Committee and the Company shall use best efforts to ensure that such objectives are written, disclosed to the Participant, quantitatively measurable, and capable of being objectively evaluated.
     (b) Target EBITDA Bonuses. Participants shall be eligible to receive a Target EBITDA Bonus hereunder only to the extent that the Company’s “Net EBITDA %” (actual Net

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EBITDA measured by DDi Corp. divided by target Net EBITDA) exceeds 70% (seventy percent). The Target EBITDA Bonus for each Participant shall be equal to the Participant’s maximum Target EBITDA Bonus multiplied by the applicable “% Target EBITDA Bonus,” as per the table set forth on Appendix A attached hereto. For purposes of the Bonus Program, Net EBITDA shall not include the impact of non-recurring charges or gains, consistent with the approach used for reporting “Adjusted EBITDA” in DDi Corp.’s quarterly earnings releases. A Participant shall not be eligible to receive a Target EBITDA Bonus if the Participant fails to achieve at least 50% (fifty percent) of his or her personal performance goals for calendar year 2007.
     (c) Target Performance Bonuses. Participants shall be eligible to receive a Target Performance Bonus only to the extent that the Net EBITDA % exceeds 50% (fifty percent). The Target Performance Bonus for each Participant shall be equal to the Participant’s maximum Target Performance Bonus multiplied by (i) the Participant’s Performance Percent Complete multiplied by (ii) the applicable % Target Performance Bonus as per the table set forth on Appendix A attached hereto.
     (d) Committee Discretion. The Compensation Committee shall have the sole discretion and authority to make further adjustments to the Company’s Net EBITDA which will be used to calculate the Bonuses under the Bonus Program to take into account, as well as to disregard, any events that the Compensation Committee considers extraordinary. The Compensation Committee shall have discretion to grant discretionary bonuses to Participants in the event that the Company achieves Net EBIDTA of more than 120% or more of the Company’s Net EBITDA objective. The Compensation Committee shall also have discretion to grant discretionary bonuses to Participants based upon individual performance or the occurrence of events that the Compensation Committee considers extraordinary.
     (e) Form and Time of Payment. The Bonus payable to a Participant hereunder shall be paid as soon as administratively practicable following the completion of the audit of the Company’s 2007 financial statements by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, but in no event shall such Distribution Date be later than March 31, 2008. The payment of each bonus shall be subject to the Company’s collection of all applicable federal, state and local income and employment withholding taxes, as and when those taxes become due and payable.
     (f) Satisfactory Performance Required. The Bonus is contingent on satisfactory service through the Distribution Date (except as otherwise expressly set forth in section 4(c), below) and on terms and conditions specified herein. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Bonus Program to the contrary, the Company retains the right to reduce, eliminate or otherwise modify the Bonus for any Participant if at any time during calendar year ended December 31, 2007 (the “Bonus Period”), senior management of Dynamic Details, in their sole judgment, determines that such Participant’s performance is substandard.
     (g) Corporate Transactions and Change of Control. The obligations of the Bonus Program shall be binding on any employer that acquires, through a stock purchase or merger, or through an asset purchase, or otherwise, part or all of DDi Corp. or an employer following a

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Change of Control. A “Change of Control” means (i) the acquisition of 50% or more of each class of the outstanding shares of the Company by a third party which is not a member of a “Controlled Group” (within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code) including DDi Corp. (ii) a merger, consolidation or other reorganization of DDi Corp. (other than reincorporation), if after giving effect to such merger, consolidation, or other reorganization, the shareholders of DDi Corp. immediately prior to such merger, consolidation, or other reorganization do not represent a majority in interest of the holders of voting securities (on a fully diluted basis) with the ordinary power to elect directors of the surviving entity after such merger, consolidation or other reorganization; or (iii) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the DDi Corp. to a third party who is not a member of a Controlled Group (within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code) including DDi Corp.
4. Termination of Participation
     (a) Events. A Participant’s participation in the Bonus Program shall automatically terminate, without notice to or consent by such Participant, upon the first to occur of the following events with respect to such Participant:
  (i)   Involuntary termination of employment;
 
  (ii)   Voluntary Resignation;
 
  (iii)   Death; or
 
  (iv)   Disability.
     (b) Effect of Termination For Cause or Resignation without Good Reason. In the event that, prior to the Distribution Date, a Participant’s employment is terminated by the Company for Cause or a Participant voluntarily terminates employment with the Company other than for Good Reason, the Participant shall forfeit his or her entire right to any Bonus hereunder.
     (c) Effect of Other Events; Pro Rata Payments. Pro rata payments will be made only in the following circumstances and calculated in the manner specified herein:
          (i) Termination by the Company for reasons other than Cause, Termination because of Death or Disability, or Resignation For Good Reason.
     In the event a Participant’s employment is terminated prior to the Distribution Date for any reason other than Cause, by death or Disability or in the event that a Participant resigns for Good Reason, the Participant shall be entitled to receive a pro-rata amount of the portion of the Bonus calculated as the product of the Bonus (as determined pursuant to section 3.a above) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator equal to the number days from January 1, 2007 through the termination date of Participant’s employment with the Company, and the denominator being 365.

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     In addition, the Company, in consultation with (and upon approval by) the Compensation Committee, shall review the payments to be made to Participants who are terminated due to death or Disability, and when appropriate, may award the full amount of the Bonus to such Participants giving full consideration to the value contributed both before and during the Bonus Period.
          (ii) Employees on Leave. If a Participant is on an approved leave of absence during the Bonus Period, he or she will receive a pro rata Bonus based on the time actually worked during the Bonus Period, as calculated by senior management of DDi Corp. in its reasonable discretion and approved by the Compensation Committee.
          (iii) Promoted Employees. Participants who are hired or promoted to replace Participants participating in the Bonus Program who voluntarily terminated their own employment or who were terminated for Cause (as defined below) may be selected for participation and eligible for payments under the Bonus Program on a pro-rata basis, at the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee, if an officer of DDi Corp. (as such term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), and in all other cases by the senior management of DDi Corp.
     (d) Definitions. For purposes of the Bonus Program, the following terms shall have the following meaning:
          (i) “Cause”, with respect to any Participant (including those with Employment Agreements) shall be defined as the Participant’s:
  (A)   willful refusal to perform, in any material respect, his or her duties or responsibilities for the Company;
 
  (B)   material breach of his or her duties or responsibilities to the Company;
 
  (C)   gross negligence or willful disregard in the performance of his or her duties or responsibilities;
 
  (D)   willful disregard, in any material respect, of any financial or other budgetary limitations established in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, if continuing after written notice;
 
  (E)   engaging in conduct that causes material and demonstrable injury, monetarily or otherwise, to the Company, including, but not limited to, misappropriation or conversion of the Company’s assets; or
 
  (F)   conviction of or entry of a plea of nolo contendere to a felony.
          (ii) “Disability” means a physical or mental condition that renders the Participant unable to perform the essential functions of his or her job with or without a reasonable accommodation for a period of 180 consecutive days or more.

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          (iii) “Good Reason” with respect to any Participant shall mean the occurrence of one or more of the following with respect to such Participant: (i) a material reduction in compensation or benefits (provided, however, that a reduction in salary that is both (x) made part of a company-wide salary reduction and (y) no greater than fifteen percent of Participant’s annual base salary, shall be deemed to be immaterial); (ii) involuntary relocation of primary work location more than 50 miles from the current location; and/or (iii) any other event so defined in any applicable employment agreement.
5. Binding Authority. Subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors of DDi Corp. or the Compensation Committee provided herein, the decisions of senior management of DDi Corp., or their duly authorized delegate, shall be final and conclusive for all purposes of the Bonus Program and shall not be subject to any appeal or review.
6. Source of Payments. Bonus Payments will be paid in cash from the general consolidated funds of DDi Corp. No separate fund will be established.
7. Amendment or Termination. The Bonus Program may be amended, modified, suspended or terminated by the Board of Directors of DDi Corp. or the Compensation Committee at any time and without notice to or the consent of Participants.
8. Severability. If any term or condition of the Bonus Program shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Bonus Program shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in effect and application to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9. No Employment Rights. Neither the establishment nor the terms of the Bonus Program shall be held or construed to confer upon any employee the right to a continuation of employment by the Company, nor constitute a contract of employment, express or implied. Subject to any applicable employment agreement, the Company reserves the right to dismiss or otherwise deal with any employee, including the Participants, to the same extent as though the Bonus Program had not been adopted. Nothing in the Bonus Program is intended to alter the “AT-WILL” status of Participants, it being understood that, except to the extent otherwise expressly set forth to the contrary in a written employment agreement, the employment of any Participant can be terminated at any time by either the Company or the employee with or without notice, with or without cause.
10. Transferability of Rights. The Company shall have the right to transfer its obligations under the Bonus Program, with respect to one or more Participants, to any person, including any purchaser of all or any part of the Company’s business. No Participant or spouse shall have any right to commute, encumber, transfer or otherwise dispose of or alienate any present or future right or expectancy which the Participant may have at any time to receive payments of benefits hereunder, which benefits and the rights thereto are expressly declared to be nonassignable and nontransferable, except to the extent required by law. Any attempt by a Participant to transfer or assign a benefit or any rights granted hereunder shall (after consideration of such facts as the Company deems pertinent) be grounds for terminating any rights of the Participant to any portion of the Bonus Program benefits not previously paid.

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11. Governing Law. The Bonus Program shall be construed, administered and enforced according to the laws of the State of California.

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Appendix A
Target EBITDA Bonus Percentage
         
Net EBITDA %   % of Target EBITDA Bonus
< 70%
    0 %
³ 70%, but < 75%
    0.0 %
³ 75%, but < 80%
    35.0 %
³ 80%, but < 85%
    47.5 %
³ 85%, but < 90%
    65.0 %
³ 90%, but < 95%
    75.0 %
³ 95%, but < 100%
    85.0 %
³ 100%, but <105%
    100 %
³ 105%, but <110%
    115.0 %
³ 110%, but <120%
    125.0 %
³ 120%
    200 %
Target Bonus Performance Percentage
         
Net EBITDA %   % of Target Performance Bonus
< 50%
    0 %
³ 50%, but < 60%
    50 %
³ 60%, but < 70%
    75 %
³ 70%
    100 %

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EX-10.3 3 a28154exv10w3.htm EXHIBIT 10.3 exv10w3
 

Exhibit 10.3
(DDI LOGO)
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY
On October 17, 2006, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of DDi Corp. (the “Company”) adopted the following compensation policy for the Company’s independent directors. This compensation policy has been developed to compensate the independent directors of the Company for their time, commitment and contributions to the Board.
Definition of Independent Director
Directors who are also employees of the Company are not paid any fees or remuneration, as such, for their service on the Board or on any Board committee. For purposes of this policy, an “independent director” is a member of the Board of Directors who is “independent” as that term is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq’s Marketplace Rules.
Cash Compensation
Annual Retainer
Each independent director will be paid an annual retainer of $20,000 for his or her service on the Board. Annual retainers will be paid in equal quarterly installments.
Chairman of the Board Retainer
An independent director serving as Chairman of the Board will be paid an annual retainer of $15,000 in addition to his or her annual retainer as an independent director. The Chairman of the Board retainer will be paid in equal quarterly installments.
Committee Chairmanship Retainers
Each independent director serving as Chairman of the Compensation, Finance and Nomination and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board will be paid an annual retainer of $10,000 in addition to his or her annual retainer as an independent director. The independent director serving as Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board will be paid an annual retainer of $15,000 in addition to his or her annual retainer as an independent director. Committee chairmanship retainers will be paid in equal quarterly installments.
Committee Member Retainers
Each independent director serving as member (but not the Chairman) of the Audit, Compensation, Finance and Nomination and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board will be paid an annual retainer of $5,000 for each committee of which he or she is a member in addition to his or her annual retainer as an independent director. Committee membership retainers will be paid in equal quarterly installments.
Meeting Attendance Fees
Each independent director will be paid a meeting fee of $2,000 for each regular or special Board meeting attended in person or by telephone ($1,000 for meetings attended by telephone that last less than 2 hours). Each independent director will be paid a meeting fee of $1,000 for attending in person or by telephone a regular or special meeting a committee of which he or she is a member. Each independent director will

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(DDI LOGO)
be paid a meeting fee of $1,000 for attending in person or by telephone a meeting of a committee of which he or she is not a member; provided such attendance is at the invitation of the chairman of the committee. The Chairman of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee and the Chairman of the Board shall periodically review the payment of committee meeting fees to non-committee members to ensure that the payment of such fees is appropriate. For purposes of this policy, a meeting is defined as a duly noticed meeting of the Board or a committee for which minutes are kept.
Ad Hoc Committees
From time to time, the Board may establish ad hoc committees of the Board to address issues with defined scope and authority. At the time such a committee is established the Board will determine the compensation payable to independent directors for services rendered in connection with the committee.
Equity Compensation
The Board will from time to time grant stock options or other equity-based awards to independent directors.
Travel Expense Reimbursement
Each of the independent directors will be entitled to receive reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses which they properly incur in connection with their functions and duties as a director.
Amendments, Revision and Termination
This policy may be amended, revised or terminated by the Board at any time and from time-to-time.

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EX-10.10 4 a28154exv10w10.txt EXHIBIT 10.10 Exhibit 10.10 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of December 7, 2006 by and between DDi Corp., a Delaware corporation, on behalf of itself and any and all of its subsidiaries (together, the "Company"), and Michael R. Mathews ("Executive"). RECITALS A. Prior to the date of this Agreement, Executive has been serving as the Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Operations of the Company. B. The Company desires to employ the Executive from the date set forth above (the "Effective Date") until expiration of the term of this Agreement, and Executive is willing to be employed by Company during that period, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 1. Position and Duties. During the term of this Agreement, Executive will continue to be employed by the Company to serve as Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Operations, reporting to Company's Chief Executive Officer. Executive will, subject to the supervision and direction of the Chief Executive Officer, be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the manufacturing operations within the Company's North American operations, including but not limited to, manufacturing, purchasing, environmental, quality and health and safety. 2. Standards of Performance. Executive will at all times faithfully, industriously and to the best of his ability, experience and talents perform all of the duties required of and from him pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Executive will devote his full business energies and abilities and all of his business time to the performance of his duties hereunder and will not, without the Company's prior written consent, render to others any service of any kind (whether or not for compensation) that, in the Company's sole but reasonable judgment, would or might interfere with the full performance of his duties hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive is permitted to spend reasonable amounts of time to manage his personal financial and legal affairs and, with the Company's consent which will not be unreasonably withheld, to serve on civic, charitable, industry or corporate boards or advisory committees, provided that such activities, individually and collectively, do not materially interfere with the performance of Executive's duties hereunder. In no event will Executive engage in any activities that could reasonably create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Executive shall be subject to the Company's policies, procedures and approval practices, as generally in effect from time to time. 3. Salary, Benefits and Other Compensation. (a) Base Salary. As an annual base salary ("Base Salary") for all services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Executive will be paid an initial Base Salary in the gross amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000) calculated on an annualized basis, less necessary withholdings and authorized deductions, and payable pursuant to the Company's regular payroll practices at the time. The Company will pay Executive an amount necessary to make the Base Salary retroactive to September 1, 2006. The Base Salary is subject to review within the first three months after the end of the fiscal year ending 2007 ("fiscal 2007") and, thereafter, subject to periodic review not less frequently than annually within the first three months after the end of the next successive fiscal year, and to increase (but not decrease) as approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board ("Compensation Committee"), or, if the Board desires to approve increases to the Base Salary, the Board, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board, as applicable. (b) Incentive Bonuses. During the term of Executive's employment under this Agreement, Executive will be eligible to participate in all bonus plans applicable to senior executives of the Company established by the Board. The target amount of incentive bonuses will be determined by the Compensation Committee, and will be tied to the Company's achievement of financial objectives established by the Board and individual performance objectives to be established annually by the Compensation Committee. For the avoidance of doubt, incentive bonuses will be payable only if financial and performance objectives established by the Board and the Compensation Committee are achieved. Executive must be employed by the Company as of the last day of any fiscal year to be eligible for consideration for an incentive bonus for that fiscal year. Incentive bonuses will be paid out according to the terms of the bonus plans that are to be determined by the Compensation Committee. (c) Equity Awards. Executive will be entitled to stock options, grants of restricted stock or other equity-based compensation commensurate with Executive's position and level of responsibility, as determined from time-to-time by the Compensation Committee and/or the Board. (d) Paid Time Off and Benefits. Executive will accrue paid time off for vacation at the rate of four (4) weeks per year. Except for emergencies or other unanticipated events, the days selected for Executive's vacation must be mutually agreeable to the Company and to Executive. Executive will accrue paid time off for illness pursuant to the Company's regular policies. In addition, Executive is entitled to participate in any plans regarding benefits of employment, including pension, profit sharing, group health, disability insurance and other employee welfare benefit plans now existing or hereafter established to the extent that Executive is eligible under the terms of such plans and if the other executive officers of the Company generally are eligible to participate in such plan. The Company may, in its sole discretion and from time to time, establish additional senior management benefit plans as it deems them appropriate. Executive understands that any such plans may be modified or eliminated in the Company's sole discretion in accordance with applicable law. (e) Relocation Payment; Reimbursement of Relocation Costs. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Executive in connection with Executive's relocation from New Hampshire to Orange County, California; provided, that (i) such expenses are approved in writing in advance by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and (ii) Executive provides reasonable documentation evidencing such expenses. In addition, the Company will pay closing and other transaction costs relating to the 2 sale of Executive's current residence in New Hampshire and purchase of a new residence in California. The Company will bear the cost of rent and expenses for a California residence in the amount of up to $3,000 per month through the date on which Executive sells his current residence located in New Hampshire. In the event the reimbursement for any relocation expenses is not tax deductible, the Company will pay to Executive an additional amount such that the net amount retained by Executive, after deduction of any Federal, state and local income and employment taxes upon the expense reimbursements and the additional payment, shall be equal to the relocation expenses incurred by Executive. (f) Reimbursement of Business Expenses. The Company will promptly reimburse Executive for reasonable, customary and documented out-of-pocket business expenses in connection with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Company. (g) Automobile Allowance. The Company will pay Executive an automobile allowance in the amount of $500 per month. (h) Sarbanes-Oxley Act Loan Prohibition. To the extent that any Company benefit, program, practice, arrangement or this Agreement would or might otherwise result in Executive's receipt of an illegal loan (the "Loan"), the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Executive with a substitute for the Loan that is lawful and of at least equal value to Executive. If this cannot be done, or if doing so would be significantly more expensive to the Company than making the Loan, the Company need not make the Loan to Executive or provide him a substitute for it. 4. Term and Termination of Employment. Executive will be employed for no specific term and until terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. (a) Termination for Cause. The Company may terminate Executive's employment at any time and without prior notice, written or otherwise, for Cause. As used in this Agreement, "Cause" shall mean any of the following conduct by Executive: (i) material breach of this Agreement, or of a Company policy or of a law, rule or regulation applicable to the Company or its operations; (ii) demonstrated and material neglect of duties, or failure or refusal to perform the material duties of his position following written notice from the Board and a reasonable opportunity to cure of not less than twenty (20) days, or the failure to follow a reasonable and lawful instruction of the Board following written notice from the Board and an opportunity to cure of at least ten (10) days; (iii) dishonesty, self-dealing, fraud or similar misconduct; or (iv) conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony, a crime of falsehood, or a crime involving fraud or moral turpitude. In the event of termination for Cause, Executive will be entitled only to payment of any earned but unpaid Base Salary and accrued but unused vacation paid to the extent required by applicable law through the termination date, which for purposes of this Section 4(a) will be the date on which the notice is given. The Company will have no further obligation to pay any compensation of any kind (including without limitation any bonus or portion of a bonus that otherwise may have become due and payable to Executive with respect to the year in which such termination date occurs), or severance payment of any kind nor to make any payment in lieu of notice. 3 (b) Termination Due to Disability. If Executive becomes unable, due to physical or mental illness or injury, to perform the essential duties of his position for 180 consecutive calendar days or more ("Disability"), the Company has the right to terminate Executive's employment on 30 days written notice. A termination of Executive's employment by the Company for Disability shall be communicated to the Executive by written notice, and shall be effective on the 30th day after receipt of such notice by Executive (the "Disability Effective Date"), unless Executive returns to full-time performance of Executive's duties that is satisfactory to the Company before the Disability Effective Date. In the event of termination for Disability, Executive will be entitled to receive: (i) payment of all earned but unpaid compensation (including expense reimbursements) through the effective date of termination, as specified in the notice, (ii) an amount equal to the pro-rata portion of any bonus payments that would have been due to the Executive under Section 3(b) of this Agreement had Executive been employed by the Company as of the last day of the fiscal year during which such termination occurred, calculated as the product of the bonus (as determined pursuant to Section 3(b)) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator equal to the number days from the start of the applicable fiscal year through the termination date of Executive's employment with the Company, and the denominator being 365; and (iii) whatever benefits to which he may be entitled pursuant to the Company's benefit plans. (c) Termination Due to Death. Executive's employment pursuant to this Agreement shall be immediately terminated without notice by the Company upon the death of the Executive. If Executive should die while actively employed pursuant to this Agreement, the Company will pay to his estate or designated beneficiaries within sixty (60) days: (i) payment of all earned but unpaid compensation (including expense reimbursements) through the date of Executive's death, (ii) an amount equal to the pro-rata portion of any bonus payments that would have been due to the Executive under Section 3(b) of this Agreement had Executive been employed by the Company as of the last day of the fiscal year during which such termination occurred, calculated as the product of the bonus (as determined pursuant to Section 3(b)) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator equal to the number days from the start of the applicable fiscal year through the termination date of Executive's employment with the Company, and the denominator being 365, and (iii) whatever benefits to which he or his estate may be entitled pursuant to the Company's benefit plans. (d) Termination Other than for Cause. The Company may terminate Executive's employment without Cause (as defined in this Agreement) at any time and without prior notice, written or otherwise. In the event the Company terminates Executive's employment for other than Cause, Disability or death, and subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, Executive will be entitled to: (i) continued coverage under the Company's benefit plans through the termination date in accordance with the terms of the plans; (ii) payment of all earned but unpaid compensation through the effective date of termination, payable on or before the termination date; 4 (iii) reimbursement of any monies advanced or incurred by Executive in connection with his Employment for reasonable and necessary Company-related business expenses incurred on or before the termination date; (iv) payment of the equivalent of the Base Salary Executive would have earned over the next twelve (12) months (the "Severance Period") (less necessary withholdings and authorized deductions) at his then current Base Salary rate ("Severance Payment"), payable in six equal monthly installments starting on the first business day after six (6) months from the termination date; (v) an amount equal to the pro-rata portion of any bonus payments that would have been due to the Executive under Section 3(b) of this Agreement had Executive been employed by the Company as of the last day of the fiscal year during which such termination occurred, calculated as the product of the bonus (as determined pursuant to Section 3(b)) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator equal to the number days from the start of the applicable fiscal year through the termination date of Executive's employment with the Company, and the denominator being 365; (vi) at Executive's option, reimbursement of insurance premiums payable by Executive to continue Executive's group health coverage oursuant to COBRA (if Executive timely elects COBRA coverage) for the first twelve (12) months following the termination date; and (vii) the number of outstanding unvested stock options and restricted stock previously granted to Executive that would have vested over the twelve (12) month period after such termination if Executive remained employed by the Company shall vest upon such termination. Executive shall not receive the payments and benefits under subsections (iv)-(vii), above, unless he signs the severance agreement and general release document in the form attached as Exhibit A. In addition, if Executive accepts other employment within twelve (12) months of the termination date, the Company's obligation under (vi) above to reimburse premiums for COBRA continuation of group health insurance coverage will be extinguished as of the date of the date the Executive becomes eligible for coverage under the group health plan of the Executive's new employer. (e) Voluntary Termination for Good Reason. Executive may terminate this Agreement for Good Reason (as defined in this Agreement) by giving written notice of such termination, which termination will become effective on the fifteenth day following receipt; provided, however, that Executive shall be obligated to continue his employment with the Company or its successor for a period of not less than ninety days following a Change of Control (as defined below), to assist with transition. As used in this Agreement, "Good Reason" shall mean the occurrence of one or more of the following: (i) a material reduction in Executive's compensation or benefits, except as part of a general change in compensation plans or benefits for all similarly situated executives; (ii) involuntary relocation of primary work location more than 50 miles from the current location; (iii) public disparagement of the Executive by the Company's Board of Directors by press release or other formally released announcement that is 5 injurious to Executive's reputation as an executive (notwithstanding the foregoing, statements made in the course of sworn testimony in administrative, judicial or arbitral proceedings, including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings, shall not be subject to this clause (iii)); and/or (iv) in the event of a Change of Control, the successor to the Company fails to offer Executive a position having responsibilities, compensation and benefits substantially similar to those enjoyed by Executive immediately preceding the Change of Control or there is any change in the reporting structure so that the Executive is required to report to any person other than the chief executive officer of the successor to the Company. In the event of resignation for Good Reason, Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth in subsection 4(d), above, in the event of termination by the Company without Cause, on the same conditions that apply to those benefits, specifically including, but not limited to, the signing of the severance agreement and general release document, attached as Exhibit A. (i) As used in this Agreement, a "Change in Control" shall mean any of the following events: (ii) the acquisition by any person (as such term is defined in Section 13(c) or 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act")), other than (A) a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities of the Company under an employee benefit plan of the Company or (B) an entity in which the Company directly or indirectly beneficially owns 50% or more of the voting securities of such entity (an "Affiliate"), of any securities of the Company, immediately after which such person has beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the 1934 Act) of more than fifty percent (50%) of (A) the outstanding shares of Common Stock or (B) the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; (iii) the Company is a party to a merger or consolidation with a person other than an Affiliate which results in the holders of voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately before such merger or consolidation failing to continue to represent (either by remaining outstanding or being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the corporation resulting from such merger or consolidation; or (iv) all or substantially all of the assets of the Company are, in any transaction or series of transactions, sold or otherwise disposed of (other than to an Affiliate); provided, however, that in no event shall a "Change in Control" be deemed to have occurred for purposes of this Agreement solely because the Company engages in an internal reorganization, which may include a transfer of assets to, or a merger or consolidation with, one or more Affiliates. (f) Voluntary Resignation Without Good Reason. In the event that the Executive resigns for other than Good Reason as defined above in subsection 4(e), Executive will be entitled only to payment of any earned but unpaid Base Salary through the termination date and accrued but unused vacation to the extent required by applicable law. The Company will have no 6 further obligation to pay any compensation of any kind (including without limitation any bonus or portion of a bonus that otherwise may have become due and payable to Executive with respect to the year in which such termination date occurs), or severance payment of any kind. 5. Proprietary Information Obligations. (a) Proprietary Information and Confidentiality. Both before and during the term of Executive's employment, Executive will have access to and become acquainted with Company confidential and proprietary information (together "Proprietary Information"), including but not limited to information or plans concerning the Company's customer relationships; personnel; sales, marketing and financial operations and methods; trade secrets, formulae, devices; secret inventions; processes; and other compilations of information, records, and specifications. Executive will not disclose any of the Proprietary Information directly or indirectly, or use it in any way, either during the term of this Agreement or at any time thereafter, except as reasonably required or specifically requested in the course of his employment with the Company or as authorized in writing by the Company. Notwithstanding, Proprietary Information does not include information that is otherwise publicly known or available, provided it has not become public as a result of a breach of this Agreement or any other agreement to keep it confidential. It is not a breach of this Agreement for Executive to disclose Proprietary Information pursuant to order of a court or other governmental or legal body. All files, records, documents, computer-recorded or electronic information, drawings, specifications, equipment, and similar items relating to Company business, whether prepared by Executive or otherwise coming into his possession, will remain the Company's exclusive property and will not be removed from Company premises under any circumstances whatsoever without the Company's prior written consent, except when, and only for the period, necessary to carry out Executive's duties hereunder, and if removed, will be immediately returned to the Company on termination of employment, and Executive will keep no copies thereof. (b) Inventions Agreement and Assignment. (i) Executive hereby agrees to disclose promptly to the Company (or any persons designated by it) all developments, designs, creations, improvements, original works of authorship, formulas, processes, know-how, techniques and/or inventions, hereinafter referred to collectively as "Inventions") (A) which are made or conceived or reduced to practice by Executive, either alone or jointly with others, in performing his duties during the period of Executive's employment by the Company, that relate to or are useful in the present or future business of the Company; or (B) which result from tasks assigned to Executive by the Company, or from Executive's use of the premises or other resources owned, leased or contracted by the Company. (ii) Executive agrees that all such Inventions which the Company in its discretion determines to be related to or useful in its business or its research or development, or which result from work performed by Executive for the Company, will be the sole and exclusive property of the Company and its assigns, and the Company and its assigns will have the right to use and/or to apply for patents, copyrights or other statutory or common law protections for such Inventions in any and all countries. Executive further agrees to assist the Company in every reasonable way (but at the 7 Company's expense) to obtain and from time to time enforce patents, copyrights and other statutory or common law protections for such Inventions in any and all countries. To that end, Executive will execute all documents for use in applying for and obtaining such patents, copyrights and other statutory or common law protections therefor and enforcing the same, as the Company may desire, together with any assignments thereof to the Company or to persons or entities designated by the Company. Should the Company be unable to secure Executive's signature on any document necessary to apply for, prosecute, obtain, or enforce any patent, copyright or other right or protection relating to any Invention, whether due to his mental or physical incapacity or any other cause, Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the Company and each of its duly authorized officers and agents as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact, to act for and in his behalf and stead, to execute and file any such document, and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution, issuance, and enforcement of patents, copyrights or other rights or protections with the same force and effect as if executed and delivered by Executive. Executive's obligations under this subsection will continue beyond the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, but the Company will compensate Executive at a reasonable rate after such termination for time actually spent by Executive at the Company's request in providing such assistance. (iii) Executive hereby acknowledges that all original works of authorship which are made by Executive (solely or jointly with others) within the scope of Executive's employment which are protectable by copyright are "works for hire," as that term is defined in the United States Copyright Act (17 USCA, Section 101). (iv) Any provision in this Agreement requiring Executive to assign Executive's rights in any Invention to the Company will not apply to any invention that is exempt under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870, which provides: "(a) Any provision in an employment agreement which provides that an employee shall assign, or offer to assign, any of his or her rights in an invention to his or her employer shall not apply to an invention that the employee developed entirely on his or her own time without using the employer's equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information except for those inventions that either: (1) relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the invention to the employer's business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of the employer; or (2) result from any work performed by the employee for the employer. (b) To the extent a provision in an employment agreement purports to require an employee to assign an invention otherwise excluded from being required to be assigned under subdivision (a), the provision is against the public policy of this state and is unenforceable." (c) Non-Solicitation, Non-Interference. While employed by the Company, and thereafter for the duration of the Severance Period, Executive agrees not to (i) solicit, attempt to solicit or accept business from, either directly or indirectly, any vendor, customer, client, or supplier of the Company (including affiliates) which has or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on such vendor's, customer's, client's or supplier's relationship with the Company; or (ii) induce or attempt to induce any then existing employee or contractor to leave their employment with or service to the Company (including affiliates), or to employ or seek to 8 employ any such person who was employed by or a consultant to the Company during the preceding three (3) months, provided that the latter restriction shall not apply with respect to any person involuntarily terminated by the Company, provided further that this exception shall not release any such person from his/her obligations to the Company (including affiliates). (d) Non-competition. Executive agrees that during the term of employment, and for any Severance Period thereafter, he will not, without the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly, be employed by, be connected with, lend his name to or have an interest of any kind in, whether as an employee, consultant, officer, director, partner, stockholder, joint venturer, or otherwise, any person or entity owning, managing, controlling, operating, or otherwise participating or assisting in a Restricted Business. For purposes of this Agreement, "Restricted Business" is defined as printed circuit board manufacturing. Notwithstanding this restriction, Executive shall be entitled to invest in stock of other competing public companies so long as his ownership is less than 1% of such company's outstanding shares. (e) Return of Materials. In the event of termination of Executive's employment for any reason, Executive will promptly deliver to the Company all Company equipment (including, without limitation, any cellular phones, beeper/pagers, computer hardware and software, fax machines and other tools of the trade) and all originals and copies of all documents, including without limitation, all books, customer lists, forms, documents supplied by customers, records, product lists, writings, manuals, reports, financial documents and other documents or property in Executive's possession or control, which relate to the Company's business in any way whatsoever, and in particular to customers of the Company, or which may be considered to constitute or contain Confidential Information as defined herein, and Executive will neither retain, reproduce, nor distribute copies thereof (other than copies of Executive's rolodex or similar address and telephone directories). (f) Remedies for Breach. Executive acknowledges that any breach by Executive of this Section 5 would cause the Company irreparable injury and damage for which monetary damages are inadequate. Accordingly, in the event of a breach or a threatened breach of this Section 5, (1) the Company will be entitled to seek an injunction restraining such breach; and (2) the Company's obligation to pay any unpaid portion of the severance benefits (as set forth in Sections 4(b) - 4(e) of this Agreement will be extinguished. Nothing contained herein will be construed as prohibiting the Company from pursuing any other remedy available to the Company for such breach or such threatened breach. Executive has carefully read and considered these restrictions and agrees they are fair and reasonable restrictions on Executive and are reasonably required for the protection of the interests of the Company. Executive agrees not to circumvent the spirit of these restrictions by attempting to accomplish indirectly what Executive is otherwise restricted from doing directly. 6. Insurance and Indemnification. The Company will indemnify Executive to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. While employed by the Company, and thereafter to the extent provided to the Company's other senior executives, the Company shall, at its cost, provide insurance coverage to Executive at least to the same extent as other senior executive of the Company with respect to officers and directors liability. The foregoing rights conferred upon Executive shall not be exclusive of any other right which Executive may have or hereafter may 9 acquire under any statute, provision of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Company, agreement, vote of the stockholders or directors or otherwise. 7. Interpretation, Governing Law and Exclusive Forum. The validity, interpretation, construction, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California (excluding any that mandate the use of another jurisdiction's laws). Any arbitration (unless otherwise mutually agreed), litigation or similar proceeding with respect to such matters only may be brought within California, and all parties to this Agreement consent to California's jurisdiction. 8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and replaces and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings. Whether oral or written, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 9. Severability. In the event that one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement are held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not impair the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions herein. 10. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, Executive and his estate, but Executive may not assign or pledge this Agreement or any rights arising under it, except to the extent permitted under the terms of the benefit plans in which he participates. The Company may not assign this Agreement to any affiliate or successor without Executive's prior written consent. 11. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given by hand delivery, facsimile, telecopy, overnight courier service, or by United States certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Each such notice, request, demand or other communication shall be effective (i) if delivered by hand or by overnight courier service, when delivered at the address specified in this Section 11; (ii) if given by facsimile or telecopy, when such facsimile or telecopy is transmitted to the facsimile or telecopy number specified in this Section 11 and confirmation is received if during normal business hours on a business day, otherwise, on the next business day; and (iii) if given by certified or registered mail, three days after the mailing thereof. Notices shall be addressed to the parties as follows (or at such other address or fax number as either party may from time to time specify in writing by giving notice as provided herein): If to the Company: DDi Corp. 1220 N. Simon Circle Anaheim, California 92806 Attn: General Counsel Fax No. (714) 688-7644 If to Executive: Michael R. Mathews 7 Squier Drive North Hampton, NH 03862 10 12. Dispute Resolution. The parties hereto agree that all disputes, claims or controversies (except, at the Company's option, any injunctive relief sought by the Company pursuant to Section 5(f)) between them and between Executive and any of the Company's affiliated entities and the successor of all such entities, and any director, shareholder or employee of the Company or its affiliated entities who agrees to the dispute resolution procedures in this Section 12, including any dispute, claim or controversy arising from or otherwise in connection with this Agreement and/or Executive's employment with the Company, will be resolved as follows: (a) Prior to initiating any other proceeding, the complaining party will provide the other party with a written statement of the claim identifying any supporting witnesses or documents and the requested relief. The responding party shall within forty-five (45) days furnish a statement of the relief, if any, that it is willing to provide, and identify supporting witnesses or documents. (b) If the matter is not resolved by the exchange of statements of claim and statements of response as provided herein, the parties shall submit the dispute to non-binding mediation, the cost of the mediator to be paid by the Company, before a mediator and/or service to be jointly selected by the parties. Each party will bear its own attorney's fees and witness fees. (c) If the parties cannot agree on a mediator and/or if the matter is not otherwise resolved by mediation, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or breach thereof shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in the county in which the Executive last worked, or elsewhere as mutually agreed by the parties, by a single arbitrator pursuant to the Employment Dispute Rules of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS"), or such other service as the parties may mutually agree upon. The parties may conduct discovery to the extent permitted in a court of law; the arbitrator will render an award together with a written opinion indicating the bases for such opinion; and the arbitrator will have full authority to award all remedies that would be available in court. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs, unless the claim is based on a statute that provides otherwise. The Company will pay the arbitrator's fees and any administrative expenses of the arbitration service. (d) EXECUTIVE AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT THIS ARBITRATION PROCEDURE WILL BE THE EXCLUSIVE MEANS OF REDRESS FOR ANY DISPUTES BETWEEN THEM (EXCEPT, AT THE COMPANY'S OPTION, ANY INJUNCTIVE RELIEF SOUGHT BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(F)), INCLUDING ANY RELATING TO OR ARISING FROM EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY OR TERMINATION THEREFROM, DISPUTES OVER ALLEGEDLY UNPAID WAGES, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TORT, VIOLATION OF PUBLIC POLICY, RIGHTS PROVIDED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL STATUTES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES, AND COMMON LAW, LAWS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ANY PROTECTED CLASSIFICATION, AND ANY OTHER STATUTES OR LAWS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE'S RELATIONSHIP WITH 11 THE COMPANY. THE FOREGOING NOTWITHSTANDING, CLAIMS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS OR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, OR ANY OTHER CLAIMS WHERE MANDATORY ARBITRATION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW, ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL, AND AGREE THAT THE ARBITRATOR'S AWARD SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING ON BOTH PARTIES. THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS BROADLY AS IS PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 13. Representations. Each person executing this Agreement hereby represents and warrants on behalf of himself and of the entity/individual on whose behalf he is executing the Agreement that he is authorized to represent and bind the entity/individual on whose behalf he is executing the Agreement. Executive specifically represents and warrants to the Company that: he is not now under any contractual or other obligations that are inconsistent or in conflict with this Agreement or that would prevent, limit or impair Executive's performance of his obligations under this Agreement. 14. Amendments and Waivers. No provisions of this Agreement may be modified, waived, or discharged except by a written document signed by Executive and a duly authorized Company officer. Thus, for example, promotions, commendations, and/or bonuses shall not, by themselves, modify, amend, or extend this Agreement. A waiver of any conditions or provisions of this Agreement in a given instance shall not be deemed a waiver of such conditions or provisions at any other time. 15. Golden Parachute Limitation. Executive agrees that the payments and benefits under this Agreement, and all other contracts, arrangements or programs that apply to him, shall not, in the aggregate, exceed the maximum amount that may be paid to Executive without triggering golden parachute penalties under Section 280G and related provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as determined in good faith by the Company's independent auditors. If any benefits must be cut back to avoid triggering such penalties, Executive's benefits shall be cut back in the priority order reasonably designated by the Company. If an amount in excess of the limits set forth in this Section 15 is paid to Executive, Executive agrees to repay the excess amount to the Company upon demand. The Company and Executive agree to cooperate with each other in connection with any administrative or judicial proceedings concerning the existence or amount of golden parachute penalties with respect to payments or benefits Executive receives. 16. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Executive agrees to timely file all documents required by the Department of Homeland Security to verify his identity and lawful employment in the United States. 17. Withholding Taxes. The Company may withhold from any salary and benefits payable under this Agreement all federal, state, city and other taxes or amounts as shall be determined by the Company to be required to be withheld pursuant to applicable laws, or governmental regulations or rulings. 12 18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute the same instrument. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND HIM RELATING TO THE SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE CONTAINED IN IT (INCLUDING THE AGREEMENT SET FORTH AS AN EXHIBIT) AND THAT HE HAS ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY AND NOT IN RELIANCE ON ANY PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS BY THE COMPANY OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. EXECUTIVE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING THE AGREEMENT SET FORTH AS AN EXHIBIT), THAT HE UNDERSTANDS ALL OF SUCH AGREEMENTS, AND THAT HE HAS BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS SUCH AGREEMENTS WITH HIS PRIVATE LEGAL COUNSEL AND HAS AVAILED HIMSELF OF THAT OPPORTUNITY TO THE EXTENT HE WISHED TO DO SO. EXECUTIVE UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT HE IS GIVING UP HIS RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written. COMPANY: DDi CORP. By: ------------------------------------ Name: Mikel H. Williams Title: President & Chief Executive Officer EXECUTIVE: ---------------------------------------- Michael R. Mathews 14 EXHIBIT A SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Separation Agreement and General Release (this "Agreement") is hereby entered into by and between Michael Mathews, an individual (the "Executive"), and DDi Corp., a Delaware corporation, on behalf of itself and all of its subsidiaries (collectively, "the Company"). RECITALS A. The Executive has been employed by the Company pursuant to an Employment Agreement by and between the Company and the Executive effective as of [____] (the "Employment Agreement"), serving as Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Operations of the Company; and B. The Executive's employment with the Company and any of its parents, direct or indirect subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions or related entities (collectively referred to herein as "the Company and its Related Entities") will be ended on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. AGREEMENT In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective Date. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be effective on the eighth day after it has been executed by both of the parties (the "Effective Date"). 2. End of Employment. The Executive's employment with the Company and its Related Entities has ended or will end, effective as of [____] Pacific Time, on [____] (the "Termination Date"). The Executive resigns as a director and/or officer of the Company and its Related Entities effective as of [____] Pacific Time, on the Termination Date. 3. Continuation of Benefits After the Termination Date. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or in the plan documents governing the Company's employee benefit plans, after the Termination Date, the Executive will no longer be eligible for, receive, accrue, or participate in any other benefits or benefit plans provided by the Company and its Related Entities, including, without limitation, medical, dental and life insurance benefits, and the Company's 401(k) retirement plan; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall waive the Executive's right to any vested amounts in the Company's 401(k) retirement plan, which amounts shall be handled as provided in the plan. 4. COBRA Benefits. The Company shall provide reimbursement of insurance premiums payable by Executive to continue Executive's group health coverage pursuant to COBRA (if Executive timely elects COBRA coverage) for the first twelve (12) months following the Termination Date, as long as the Executive has not revoked this Agreement as provided in Section 16(c), below, and the Company's counsel has received a signed original of this Agreement. 5. Normal Salary Through Termination Date. Within one business day after the Termination Date, the Company shall pay the Executive the prorated portion of his salary earned but unpaid through the Termination Date, plus accrued but unused vacation paid to the extent required by applicable law. 6. Severance Payments. In return for the Executive's promises in this Agreement, the Company will provide Executive with a severance payment in the gross amount of $[____], which is equal to twelve (12) months of salary ("Severance Payment"), less deductions required by law. The foregoing amount shall be payable in six (6) equal monthly installments starting on the first business day after six (6) months from the termination date ("Severance Period"), as long as the Executive has not revoked this Agreement as provided in Section 16(c), below, and the Company's counsel has received a signed original of this Agreement. The payments shall be made, at the option of the Executive, by checks mailed to the Executive or direct deposit to an account specified by him. 7. Bonus. In return for the Executive's promises in this Agreement, the Company will provide the Executive with a payment in the an amount equal to the pro-rata portion of any bonus payments that would have been due to the Executive under Section 3(b) of the Employment Agreement had Executive been employed by the Company as of the last day of the fiscal year during which such termination occurred, calculated as the product of the bonus (as determined pursuant to Section 3(b) of the Employment Agreement) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator equal to the number days from the start of the applicable fiscal year through the termination date of Executive's employment with the Company, and the denominator being 365. 8. Stock Options. The number of outstanding unvested stock options and restricted stock previously granted to Executive that would have vested during the twelve month period after the Termination Date if Executive remained employed by the Company during that period shall vest and become exercisable; provided that the Executive has not revoked this Agreement as provided in Section 16(c), below, and the Company's counsel has received a signed original of this Agreement. 9. Effect of Subsequent Employment. If the Executive accepts employment any time prior to the expiration of the Severance Period, the Company's obligation to reimburse premiums for insurance coverage under COBRA or otherwise will be extinguished as of the date the Executive becomes eligible for coverage under the group health plan of the Executive's new employer. 10. Acknowledgement of Total Compensation and Indebtedness. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the cash payments under Sections 5 and 6 of this Agreement extinguish any and all obligations for monies, or other compensation or benefits that the Executive claims or could claim to have earned or claims or could claim is owed to him as a result of his employment by the Company and its Related Entities through the Termination Date, under the Employment Agreement or otherwise. 2 11. Tax Consequences. The Executive acknowledges that (a) the Company has not made any representations to him about, and that he has not relied upon any statement in this Agreement with respect to, any individual tax consequences that may arise by virtue of any payment provided under this Agreement and/or his exercise of any stock options, including, but not limited to, the applicability of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, and (b) he has or will consult with his own tax advisors as to any such tax consequences. 12. Status of Related Agreements and Future Employment. (a) Agreements Between the Executive and the Company. The Executive and the Company agree that, in addition to this Agreement, the Employment Agreement is the only other executed agreement between the Company and the Executive relating to the Executive's employment. (b) Employment Agreement. The parties agree that the Employment Agreement shall be terminated as of the Termination Date. Notwithstanding the termination of the Employment Agreement, the Executive acknowledges that the duties and obligations set forth in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement extend beyond the Termination Date. In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with Section 5 of the Employment Agreement, the terms and provisions of the section(s) providing the greatest protection to the Company and its Related Entities shall control. 13. Release by the Executive. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the Executive, for himself and his heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, affiliates, successors and agents (collectively, the "Executive's Affiliates") hereby fully and without limitation releases and forever discharges the Company and its Related Entities, and each of their respective agents, representatives, shareholders, owners, officers, directors, employees, consultants, attorneys, auditors, accountants, investigators, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively, the "Company Releasees"), both individually and collectively, from any and all rights, claims, demands, liabilities, actions, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, expenses and compensation, of whatever nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, which the Executive or any of the Executive's Affiliates has or may have or may claim to have against the Company Releasees by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever, from the beginning of time to the Effective Date ("Claims"), including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any Claims arising out of, based upon, or relating to the recruitment, hiring, employment, relocation, remuneration, investigation, or termination of the Executive by any of the Company Releasees, the Executive's tenure as an employee and/or an officer of any of the Company Releasees, any agreement or compensation arrangement between the Executive and any of the Company Releasees (including, without limitation, the Employment Agreement), or any act or occurrence in connection with any actual, existing, proposed, prospective or claimed ownership interest of any nature of the Executive or the Executive's Affiliates in equity capital or rights in equity capital or other securities of any of the Company Releasees, to the maximum extent permitted by law. The Executive specifically and expressly releases any Claims arising out of or based on: the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Americans With Disabilities Act; the National Labor Relations Act, as amended; the Equal Pay Act; ERISA; any provision of the California Labor Code; the California common law on fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, defamation, 3 infliction of emotional distress or other tort, breach of contract or covenant, violation of public policy or wrongful termination; state or federal wage and hour laws; or any other state or federal law, rule, or regulation dealing with the employment relationship or operating a publicly held business. Nothing contained in this Section 13 or any other provision of this Agreement shall release or waive any right that Executive has to indemnification and/or reimbursement of expenses by the Company with respect to which Executive may be eligible as provided in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and any applicable directors and officers liability insurance. 14. Waiver of Civil Code Section 1542. (a) The Executive understands and agrees that the release provided herein extends to all Claims released above whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected. The Executive expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rights he may have under California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR." (b) The Executive expressly waives and releases any rights and benefits which he has or may have under any similar law or rule of any other jurisdiction. It is the intention of each party through this Agreement to fully, finally and forever settle and release the Claims as set forth above. In furtherance of such intention, the release herein given shall be and remain in effect as a full and complete release of such matters notwithstanding the discovery of any additional Claims or facts relating thereto. 15. Release of Federal Age Discrimination Claims by the Executive. The Executive hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives and releases all rights and claims, known or unknown, arising under the Age Discrimination In Employment Act of 1967, as amended, which he might otherwise have had against the Company or any of the Company Releasees regarding any actions which occurred prior to the Effective Date. 16. Revocation Rights. The Executive hereby is advised of the following: (a) The Executive has the right to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement and is encouraged by the Company to do so; (b) The Executive has twenty-one (21) days from his receipt of this Agreement to consider it; and (c) The Executive has seven (7) days after signing this Agreement to revoke this Agreement, and this Agreement will not be effective until that revocation period has expired without exercise. The Executive agrees that in order to exercise his right to revoke this Agreement within such seven (7) day period, he must do so in a signed writing delivered to the 4 Company's General Counsel before the close of business on the seventh calendar day after he signs this Agreement. 17. Confidentiality of Agreement. After the execution of this Agreement by the Executive, neither the Executive, his attorney, nor any person acting by, through, under or in concert with them, shall disclose any of the terms of or amount paid under this Agreement (other than to state that the Company has filed this Agreement and/or agreements related thereto as public documents) or the negotiation thereof to any individual or entity; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prevent such disclosures by Executive to his attorney, tax advisors and/or immediate family members, or as may be required by law. 18. No Filings. The Executive represents that he has not filed any lawsuits, claims, charges or complaints against the Company Releasees with any local, state or federal agency or court from the beginning of time to the date of execution of this Agreement; that he will not do so at any time hereafter based upon events prior to the date of execution of this Agreement; that he will not induce, encourage, solicit or assist any other person or entity to file or pursue any proceeding of any kind against the Company Releasees or voluntarily appear or invite a subpoena to testify in any such legal proceeding; and that, if any such agency or court ever assumes jurisdiction over any such lawsuit, claim, charge or complaint and/or purports to bring any legal proceeding, in whole or in part, on behalf of the Executive based upon events occurring prior to the execution of this Agreement, the Executive will request such agency or court to withdraw from and/or to dismiss the lawsuit, claim, charge or complaint with prejudice. This Section 18 shall not prohibit the Executive from challenging the validity of the ADEA release in Section 15of this Agreement. It shall not be a breach of this Section 18 for Executive to testify truthfully in any judicial or administrative proceeding. 19. Confidential and Proprietary Information. The Executive acknowledges that certain information, observations and data obtained by him during the course of or related to his employment with the Company and its Related Entities (including, without limitation, projection programs, business plans, business matrix programs (i.e., measurement of business), strategic financial projections, certain financial information, shareholder information, product design information, marketing plans or proposals, personnel information, customer lists and other customer information) are the sole property of the Company and its Related Entities and constitute Confidential Information as defined in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement. The Executive represents and warrants that he has returned all files, customer lists, financial information and other property of the Company and its Related Entities that were in the Executive's possession or control without retaining copies thereof. The Executive further represents and warrants that he does not have in his possession or control any files, customer lists, financial information or other property of the Company and its Related Entities. In addition to his promises in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement, the Executive agrees that he will not disclose to any person or use any such information, observations or data without the written consent of the Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors of the Company. If the Executive is served with a deposition subpoena or other legal process calling for the disclosure of such information, or if he is contacted by any third person requesting such information, he will notify the Company's Chief Executive Officer as soon as is reasonably practicable after receiving notice and will cooperate with the Company and its Related Entities in minimizing the disclosure thereof. 5 20. Prohibited Activities. In addition to the Executive's promises in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement, the Executive agrees that he will not, directly or indirectly, become engaged as an owner, employee, consultant or agent of any printed circuit board manufacturing entity for a period of twelve (12) months from the Termination Date. To the extent there is any conflict between the Executive's promises in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement and this Section 20, the promises that provide the greatest protection to the Company and its Related Entities shall control. 21. Remedies. The Executive acknowledges that any unfair competition or misuse of trade secret or Confidential Information belonging to the Company and its Related Entities, or any violation of Section 5 of the Employment Agreement, and any violation of Sections 17, 19 and 20 of this Agreement, will result in irreparable harm to the Company and its Related Entities, and therefore, the Company and its Related Entities shall, in addition to any other remedies, be entitled to immediate injunctive relief. To the extent there is any conflict between Section 5 of the Employment Agreement and this Section 21, the provision providing the greatest protection to the Company and its Related Entities shall control. In addition, in the event of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the Executive, including Sections 17, 19 and 20, the Executive shall forfeit, and the Company and its Related Entities may cease paying, any unpaid installments of the Severance Payment and other benefits under Section 6, above, and the Company and its Related Entities shall, without excluding other remedies available to them, be entitled to an award in the amount of all installments of the Severance Payment and other benefits made or provided by the Company to the Executive. 22. Cooperation Clause. (a) To facilitate the orderly conduct of the Company and its Related Entities' businesses, for the Severance Period, the Executive agrees to cooperate, at no charge, with the Company and its Related Entities' reasonable requests for information or assistance related to the time of his employment. (b) For the Severance Period, the Executive agrees to cooperate, at no charge, with the Company's and its Related Entities' and its or their counsel's reasonable requests for information or assistance related to (i) any investigations (including internal investigations) and audits of the Company and its Related Entities' management's current and past conduct and business and accounting practices and (ii) the Company and its Related Entities' defense of, or other participation in, any administrative, judicial, or other proceeding arising from any charge, complaint or other action which has been or may be filed relating to the period during which the Executive was engaged in employment with the Company and its Related Entities. The Company will promptly reimburse Executive for his reasonable, customary and documented out-of-pocket business expenses in connection with the performance of his duties under this Section 22. Except as required by law or authorized in advance by the Board of Directors of the Company, the Executive will not communicate, directly or indirectly, with any third party, including any person or representative of any group of people or entity who is suing or has indicated that a legal action against the Company and its Related Entities or any of their directors or officers is being contemplated, concerning the management or governance of the Company and its Related Entities, the operations of the Company and its Related Entities, the legal positions taken by the Company and its Related Entities, or the financial status of the Company 6 and its Related Entities. If asked about any such individuals or matters, the Executive shall say: "I have no comment," and shall direct the inquirer to the Company. The Executive acknowledges that any violation of this Section 22 will result in irreparable harm to the Company and its Related Entities and will give rise to an immediate action by the Company and its Related Entities for injunctive relief. 23. No Future Employment. The Executive understands that his employment with the Company and its Related Entities will irrevocably end as of the Termination Date and will not be resumed at any time in the future. The Executive agrees that he will not apply for, seek or accept employment by the Company and its Related Entities at any time, unless invited to do so by the Company and its Related Entities. 24. Non-disparagement. The Executive agrees not to disparage or otherwise publish or communicate derogatory statements about the Company and its Related Entities and any director, officer or manager and/or the products and services of these entities to any third party. The Company, on behalf of itself and its Related Entities, agrees not to disparage or communicate derogatory statements about the Executive. Neither truthful testimony in a judicial or administrative proceeding nor factually accurate statements in legal or public filings shall violate this provision. 25. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to principles of conflict of laws. 26. Dispute Resolution. The parties hereby agree that disputes, claims or controversies arising from or otherwise in connection with this Agreement (except, at the Company's option, any injunctive relief sought by the Company pursuant to Section 5(f) of the Employment Agreement or Section 20 of this Agreement) between them and between Executive and any of the Company's affiliated entities and the successor of all such entities, and any director, shareholder or employee of the Company will be resolved in accordance with Section 12 of the Employment Agreement. 27. Attorneys' Fees. Except as otherwise provided herein, in any action, litigation or proceeding between the parties arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, including any purported breach of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees. 28. Non-Admission of Liability. The parties understand and agree that neither the payment of any sum of money nor the execution of this Agreement by the parties will constitute or be construed as an admission of any wrongdoing or liability whatsoever by any party. 29. Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained herein (or parts thereof), or the application thereof in any circumstances, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, the validity and enforceability of any such provision in every other respect and of the remaining provisions hereof will not be in any way impaired or affected, it being intended that all of the rights and privileges shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 7 30. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the sole and entire agreement among the parties and, except as expressly stated herein, supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations and discussions among the parties with respect to the subject matters contained herein. 31. Waiver. No waiver by any party hereto at any time of any breach of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by any other party hereto may be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same time or at any prior or subsequent time. 32. Amendment. This Agreement may be modified or amended only if such modification or amendment is agreed to in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties hereto, which writing expressly states the intent of the parties to modify this Agreement. 33. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original as against any party that has signed it, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. 34. Assignment. This Agreement inures to the benefit of and is binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns, but the Executive's rights under this Agreement are not assignable, except to his estate. 35. Notice. All notices, requests, demands, claims and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (a) if personally delivered; (b) if sent by telecopy or facsimile (except for legal process); or (c) if mailed by overnight or by first class, certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and properly addressed as follows: If to the Company: DDi Corp. 1220 N. Simon Circle Anaheim, California 92806 Attn: General Counsel Fax No. (714) 688-7644 If to Executive: Michael R. Mathews _____________________________ _____________________________ Fax No: _____________________ Such addresses may be changed, from time to time, by means of a notice given in the manner provided above. Notice will conclusively be deemed to have been given when personally delivered (including, but not limited to, by messenger or courier); or if given by mail, on the third day after being sent by first class, certified or registered mail; or if given by Federal Express or other similar overnight service, on the date of delivery; or if given by telecopy or facsimile machine during normal business hours on a business day, when confirmation of transmission is indicated by the sender's machine; or if given by telecopy or facsimile machine at any time other than during normal business hours on a business day, the first business day 8 following when confirmation of transmission is indicated by the sender's machine. Notices, requests, demands and other communications delivered to legal counsel of any party hereto, whether or not such counsel shall consist of in-house or outside counsel, shall not constitute duly given notice to any party hereto. 36. Miscellaneous Provisions. (a) The parties represent that they have read this Agreement and fully understand all of its terms; that they have conferred with their attorneys, or have knowingly and voluntarily chosen not to confer with their attorneys about this Agreement; that they have executed this Agreement without coercion or duress of any kind; and that they understand any rights that they have or may have and sign this Agreement with full knowledge of any such rights. (b) Both parties have participated in the drafting of this Agreement with the assistance of counsel to the extent they desired. The language in all parts of this Agreement must be in all cases construed simply according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party. Whenever the context requires, all words used in the singular must be construed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and each gender must include any other gender. The captions of the Sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and must not affect the construction or interpretation of any of the provision herein. (c) Each provision of this Agreement to be performed by a party hereto is both a covenant and condition, and is a material consideration for the other party's performance hereunder, and any breach thereof by the party will be a material default hereunder. All rights, remedies, undertakings, obligations, options, covenants, conditions and agreements contained in this Agreement are cumulative and no one of them is exclusive of any other. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. (d) Each party acknowledges that no representation, statement or promise made by any other party, or by the agent or attorney of any other party, except for those in this Agreement, has been relied on by him or it in entering into this Agreement. (e) Each party understands that the facts with respect to which this Agreement is entered into may be materially different from those the parties now believe to be true. Except in the case where the existence of any additional or different facts constitutes the breach of a representation or warranty, each party accepts and assumes this risk and agrees that this Agreement and the releases in it shall remain in full force and effect, and legally binding, notwithstanding the discovery or existence of any additional or different facts, or of any claims with respect to those facts. (f) Unless expressly set forth otherwise, all references herein to a "day" are deemed to be a reference to a calendar day. All references to "business day" mean any day of the year other than a Saturday, Sunday or a public or bank holiday in Orange County, California. Unless expressly stated otherwise, cross-references herein refer to provisions within this Agreement and are not references to the overall transaction or to any other document. 9 (g) Each party to this Agreement will cooperate fully in the execution of any and all other documents and in the completion of any additional actions that may be necessary or appropriate to give full force and effect to the terms and intent of this Agreement. EACH OF THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE/IT HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS IT AND IS VOLUNTARILY ENTERING INTO IT, AND THAT IT INCLUDES A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY, AND, WITH RESPECT TO THE EXECUTIVE, HE UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written. COMPANY: DDi CORP. By: ------------------------------------ Name: ---------------------------------- Title: --------------------------------- EXECUTIVE: ---------------------------------------- Michael R. Mathews 11 EX-10.12 5 a28154exv10w12.txt EXHIBIT 10.12 Exhibit 10.12 (DDI LOGO) Via Email December 13, 2006 Mr. Jerry Barnes 10960 La Alberca Avenue San Diego, CA 92127 Dear Jerry: I am pleased to offer you the position of Senior Vice President of Sales for Dynamic Details, Incorporated ("DDi" or the "Company"). In this position you will report to me, and you will be responsible for management of all Company sales activity and manufacturer's representatives. Your compensation for this position will be as follows: Salary: Your annual base salary will be $200,000, subject to withholding tax and other deductions, paid in accordance with the Company's standard payroll practices. Incentive Plan: In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible to earn a performance-based bonus equal to up to $100,000 annually. Such bonus will be paid quarterly based on the Company's performance against its quarterly sales objectives, at up to $25,000 per quarter. Any bonus payment for the 4th quarter of 2006 will be pro-rated based upon the number of days during 2006 that you were employed by the Company. We will define the metrics of the bonus calculation at first opportunity upon the commencement of your employment. Equity: Subject to approval of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, you will receive an initial award of an option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock of DDi Corp. Thereafter, you will be considered for further awards as a member of the Company's senior management team. Car Allowance: $500 per month, paid on the first payroll of the month. Benefits: You will be eligible to participate in the comprehensive benefit plans offered by the Company for its management employees at a similar level. These benefits currently include health, dental, and life insurance at an additional cost for the term of your employment. You will become eligible for these benefits on the first day of the calendar month following your start date. After meeting the eligibility requirements, you may also participate in the Company's 401(k) plan. Vacation is accrued by pay period at a rate equal to 3 weeks per year.
(DDI LOGO) Jerry Barnes November 20, 2006 Page 2 Guaranteed Bonus: During 2007 you will be entitled to receive four quarterly bonuses in the amount of $7,500 for each fiscal quarter that you are employed by the Company, provided you have not voluntarily terminated your employment with the Company prior to the administration of each quarter's payment. The quarterly payments are to be paid at the end of each respective fiscal quarter. Severance: You will be eligible to receive severance payments equal to 12 months' base pay if, as a result of a change of control, your employment is terminated or the successor to the Company following a change of control fails to offer you a position having responsibilities, compensation and benefits substantially similar to those enjoyed by you immediately preceding the change of control.
Your work will be based out of the Company's corporate headquarters in Southern California, although, as you are aware, your duties will require frequent travel. As we discussed, at some point in the future, the Company will agree for you to relocate your position to the east coast. This offer is contingent upon our verification of your business and personal references and the completion of a background check to be performed by a third party, the results of which must be satisfactory to the Company in its sole discretion. As an employee of DDi you will be expected to abide by the Company rules and regulations. You will be required to sign and comply with the Employee Confidentiality and Invention Agreement, which requires, among other things, assignment of patent rights to any invention made during your employment with DDi and nondisclosure of proprietary information. In order to ensure that the rights of your former employers are not violated, you agree that you will not bring with you to DDi or use at DDi any of your former employers' trade secrets or proprietary information or property (including, databases and customer lists). Further, you agree that, in accepting a position and working at DDi, you will not be violating any non-competition agreement or other contractual restriction on your employment from a prior employer. Also, you agree that during the period of your employment with DDi, you will not, without the express written consent of DDi, engage in any employment or business activity other than for DDi. Jerry, I believe DDi has made a lot of progress over the past two years in its operations, management team and financial condition. I am excited about having you join the team to head our sales and am confident that, with the support of DDI's entire management team, you will be able to lead our sales to drive DDIs sales to the next level. (DDI LOGO) Jerry Barnes November 20, 2006 Page 3 Please indicate your acceptance by signing below and returning an executed original to me at your earliest convenience. We would like you to begin your employment as soon as possible. We look forward to having you join the DDi team. Sincerely, /s/ Mikel H. Williams - ------------------------------------- Mikel H. Williams Chief Executive Officer Acceptance I hereby accept the terms of my employment with DDi as set forth above. /s/ Jerry Barnes 12/13/06 Est. 1/01/07 - ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ Jerry Barnes Date Start Date
EX-10.43 6 a28154exv10w43.txt EXHIBIT 10.43 EXHIBIT 10.43 RECORDATION REQUESTED BY: KeyBank National Association OH-MM-Canfield 6575 Seville Drive Canfield, OH 44406 WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: KeyBank National Association Mail Code: OH-01-51-0544 4910 Tiedeman Road Brooklyn, OH 44144 SEND TAX NOTICES TO: Sovereign Circuits, Inc. 12080 Debartolo Drive North Jackson, OH 44451-9642 FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY *01010033363100000500010G03* OPEN - END MORTGAGE MAXIMUM LIEN: THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LOAN INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY THIS OPEN-END MORTGAGE IS $1,835,071.55. The words "Maximum Amount of Loan Indebtedness" as used in this Mortgage mean the maximum unpaid balance of loan advances made under the Note which may be outstanding at any one time. The Maximum Amount of Loan Indebtedness does not include any (A) interest, (B) taxes, (C) assessments, (D) insurance premiums, or (E) costs incurred for the protection of the Property. Grantor and Lender intend that, in addition to any other indebtedness or obligations secured hereby, this Mortgage shall secure Indebtedness arising from loan advances made by Lender after this Mortgage is delivered to the recorder for record. THIS MORTGAGE DATED MAY 10, 2006, IS MADE AND EXECUTED BETWEEN SOVEREIGN CIRCUITS, INC., AN OHIO CORPORATION, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 12080 DEBARTOLO DRIVE, NORTH JACKSON, OH 44451-9642 (REFERRED TO BELOW AS "GRANTOR") AND KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 6575 SEVILLE DRIVE, CANFIELD, OH 44406 (REFERRED TO BELOW AS "LENDER"). GRANT OF MORTGAGE. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants, mortgages and conveys to Lender, with mortgage covenants and upon the statutory condition, all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to the following described real property, together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, (THE "REAL PROPERTY") LOCATED IN MAHONING COUNTY, STATE OF OHIO: SEE EXHIBIT A, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS MORTGAGE AND MADE A PART OF THIS MORTGAGE AS IF FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN. THE REAL PROPERTY OR ITS ADDRESS IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 12080 DEBARTOLO ST, NORTH JACKSON, OH 44451. CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Note, this Mortgage secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Grantor to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable. Grantor presently assigns to Lender all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all present and future leases of the Property and all Rents from the Property. In addition, Grantor grants to Lender a Uniform Commercial Code security interest in the Personal Property and Rents. THIS MORTGAGE, INCLUDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND THE SECURITY INTEREST IN THE RENTS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, IS GIVEN TO SECURE (A) PAYMENT OF THE INDEBTEDNESS AND (B) PERFORMANCE OF ANY AND ALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE NOTE, THE RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND THIS MORTGAGE. THIS MORTGAGE IS GIVEN AND ACCEPTED ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS: PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE. Except as otherwise provided in this Mortgage, Grantor shall pay to Lender all amounts secured by this Mortgage as they become due and shall strictly perform all of Grantor's obligations under this Mortgage. POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY. Grantor agrees that Grantor's possession and use of the Property shall be governed by the following provisions: POSSESSION AND USE. Until the occurrence of an Event of Default, Grantor may (1) remain in possession and control of the Property; MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 2 (2) use, operate or manage the Property; and (3) collect the Rents from the Property. DUTY TO MAINTAIN. Grantor shall maintain the Property in tenantable condition and promptly perform all repairs, replacements, and maintenance necessary to preserve its value. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that: (1) During the period of Grantor's ownership of the Property, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from the Property; (2) Grantor has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been, except as previously disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, (a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws, (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Property by any prior owners or occupants of the Property, or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters; and (3) Except as previously disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, (a) neither Grantor nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of the Property shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Property; and (b) any such activity shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Grantor authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Property to make such inspections and tests, at Grantor's expense, as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the Property with this section of the Mortgage. Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall be for Lender's purposes only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Grantor or to any other person. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor's due diligence in investigating the Property for Hazardous Substances. Grantor hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws; and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Mortgage or as a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release occurring prior to Grantor's ownership or interest in the Property, whether or not the same was or should have been known to Grantor. The provisions of this section of the Mortgage, including the obligation to indemnify, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction and reconveyance of the lien of this Mortgage and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in the Property, whether by foreclosure or otherwise. NUISANCE, WASTE. Grantor shall not cause, conduct or permit any nuisance nor commit, permit, or suffer any stripping of or waste on or to the Property or any portion of the Property. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Grantor will not remove, or grant to any other party the right to remove, any timber, minerals (including oil and gas), coal, clay, scoria, soil, gravel or rock products without Lender's prior written consent. REMOVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS. Grantor shall not demolish or remove any Improvements from the Real Property without Lender's prior written consent. As a condition to the removal of any Improvements, Lender may require Grantor to make arrangements satisfactory to Lender to replace such Improvements with Improvements of at least equal value. LENDER'S RIGHT TO ENTER. Lender and Lender's agents and representatives may enter upon the Real Property at all reasonable times to attend to Lender's interests and to inspect the Real Property for purposes of Grantor's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Mortgage. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. Grantor shall promptly comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the use or occupancy of the Property, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act. Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Grantor has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's interests in the Property are not jeopardized. Lender may require Grantor to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest. DUTY TO PROTECT. Grantor agrees neither to abandon or leave unattended the Property. Grantor shall do all other acts, in addition to those acts set forth above in this section, which from the character and use of the Property are reasonably necessary to protect and preserve the Property. DUE ON SALE - CONSENT BY LENDER. Lender may, at Lender's option, declare immediately due and payable all sums secured by this Mortgage upon the sale or transfer, without Lender's prior written consent, of all or any part of the Real Property, or any interest in the Real Property. A "sale or transfer" means the conveyance of Real Property or any right, title or interest in the Real Property; whether legal, beneficial or equitable; whether voluntary or involuntary; whether by outright sale, deed, installment sale contract, land contract, contract for deed, leasehold interest with a term greater than three (3) years, lease-option contract, or by sale, assignment, or transfer of any beneficial interest in or to any land trust holding title to the Real Property, or by any other method of conveyance of an interest in the Real Property. If any Grantor is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, transfer also includes any change in ownership of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the voting stock, partnership interests or limited liability company interests, as the case may be, of such Grantor. However, this option shall not be exercised by Lender if such exercise is prohibited by federal law or by Ohio law. TAXES AND LIENS. The following provisions relating to the taxes and liens on the Property are part of this Mortgage: PAYMENT. Grantor shall pay when due (and in all events prior to delinquency) all taxes, payroll taxes, special taxes, assessments, water charges and sewer service charges levied against or on account of the Property, and shall pay when due all claims for work done on or for services rendered or material furnished to the Property. Grantor shall maintain the Property free of any liens having priority over or equal to the interest of Lender under this Mortgage, except for the Existing Indebtedness referred to in this Mortgage or those liens specifically agreed to in writing by Lender, and except for the lien of taxes and assessments not due as further specified in the Right to Contest paragraph. RIGHT TO CONTEST. Grantor may withhold payment of any tax, assessment, or claim in connection with a good faith dispute over the obligation to pay, so long as Lender's interest in the Property is not jeopardized. If a lien arises or is filed as a result of nonpayment, Grantor shall within fifteen (15) days after the lien arises or, if a lien is filed, within fifteen (15) days after Grantor has notice of the filing, secure the discharge of the lien, or if requested by Lender, deposit with Lender cash or a sufficient corporate surety bond or MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 3 other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount sufficient to discharge the lien plus any costs and attorneys' fees, or other charges that could accrue as a result of a foreclosure or sale under the lien. In any contest, Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any adverse judgment before enforcement against the Property. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings. EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT. Grantor shall upon demand furnish to Lender satisfactory evidence of payment of the taxes or assessments and shall authorize the appropriate governmental official to deliver to Lender at any time a written statement of the taxes and assessments against the Property. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION. Grantor shall notify Lender at least fifteen (15) days before any work is commenced, any services are furnished, or any materials are supplied to the Property, if any mechanic's lien, materialmen's lien, or other lien could be asserted on account of the work, services, or materials and the cost exceeds $5,000.00. Grantor will upon request of Lender furnish to Lender advance assurances satisfactory to Lender that Grantor can and will pay the cost of such improvements. PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE. The following provisions relating to insuring the Property are a part of this Mortgage: MAINTENANCE OF INSURANCE. Grantor shall procure and maintain policies of fire insurance with standard extended coverage endorsements on an actual cash value basis for the full insurable value covering all Improvements on the Real Property in an amount sufficient to avoid application of any coinsurance clause, and with a standard mortgagee clause in favor of Lender. Grantor shall also procure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in such coverage amounts as Lender may request with Lender being named as additional insureds in such liability insurance policies. Additionally, Grantor shall maintain such other insurance, including but not limited to hazard, business interruption and boiler insurance as Lender may require. Policies shall be written by such insurance companies and in such form as may be reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor shall deliver to Lender certificates of coverage from each insurer containing a stipulation that coverage will not be cancelled or diminished without a minimum of ten (10) days' prior written notice to Lender and not containing any disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure to give such notice. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. Should the Real Property be located in an area designated by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a special flood hazard area, Grantor agrees to obtain and maintain Federal Flood Insurance, if available, within 45 days after notice is given by Lender that the Property is located in a special flood hazard area, for the full unpaid principal balance of the loan and any prior liens on the property securing the loan, up to the maximum policy limits set under the National Flood Insurance Program, or as otherwise required by Lender, and to maintain such insurance for the term of the loan. APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Property if the estimated cost of repair or replacement exceeds $500.00. Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. Whether or not Lender's security is impaired, Lender may, at Lender's election, receive and retain the proceeds of any insurance and apply the proceeds to the reduction of the Indebtedness, payment of any lien affecting the Property, or the restoration and repair of the Property. If Lender elects to apply the proceeds to restoration and repair, Grantor shall repair or replace the damaged or destroyed Improvements in a manner satisfactory to Lender. Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of such expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration if Grantor is not in default under this Mortgage. Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within 180 days after their receipt and which Lender has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Property shall be used first to pay any amount owing to Lender under this Mortgage, then to pay accrued interest, and the remainder, if any, shall be applied to the principal balance of the Indebtedness. If Lender holds any proceeds after payment in full of the Indebtedness, such proceeds shall be paid to Grantor as Grantor's interests may appear. COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. During the period in which any Existing Indebtedness described below is in effect, compliance with the insurance provisions contained in the instrument evidencing such Existing Indebtedness shall constitute compliance with the insurance provisions under this Mortgage, to the extent compliance with the terms of this Mortgage would constitute a duplication of insurance requirement. If any proceeds from the insurance become payable on loss, the provisions in this Mortgage for division of proceeds shall apply only to that portion of the proceeds not payable to the holder of the Existing Indebtedness. GRANTOR'S REPORT ON INSURANCE. Upon request of Lender, however not more than once a year. Grantor shall furnish to Lender a report on each existing policy of insurance showing: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property insured, the then current replacement value of such property, and the manner of determining that value; and (5) the expiration date of the policy. Grantor shall, upon request of Lender, have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine the cash value replacement cost of the Property. TAX AND INSURANCE RESERVES. Subject to any limitations set by applicable law, Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender reserves for payment of annual taxes, assessments, and insurance premiums, which reserves shall be created by advance payment or monthly payments of a sum estimated by Lender to be sufficient to produce, amounts at least equal to the taxes, assessments, and insurance premiums to be paid. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit from Grantor, which Lender may satisfy by payment of the taxes, assessments, and insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor as they become due. Lender shall have the right to draw upon the reserve funds to pay such items, and Lender shall not be required to determine the validity or accuracy of any item before paying it. Nothing in the Mortgage shall be construed as requiring Lender to advance other monies for such purposes, and Lender shall not incur any liability for anything it may do or omit to do with respect to the reserve account. Subject to any limitations set by applicable law, if the reserve funds disclose a shortage or deficiency, Grantor shall pay such shortage or deficiency as required by Lender. All amounts in the reserve account are hereby pledged to further secure the Indebtedness, and Lender is hereby authorized to withdraw and apply such amounts on the Indebtedness upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. Lender shall not be required to pay any interest or earnings on the reserve funds unless required by law or agreed to by Lender in writing. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor, and Lender is not Grantor's agent for payment of the taxes and assessments required to be paid by Grantor. LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Property or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Mortgage or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor's failure to comply with any obligation to maintain Existing Indebtedness in good standing as required below, or to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Mortgage or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor's behalf may (but shall MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 4 not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Property and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Property. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The Mortgage also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default. WARRANTY; DEFENSE OF TITLE. The following provisions relating to ownership of the Property are a part of this Mortgage: TITLE. Grantor warrants that: (a) Grantor holds good and marketable title of record to the Property in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those set forth in the Real Property description or in the Existing Indebtedness section below or in any title insurance policy, title report, or final title opinion issued in favor of, and accepted by, Lender in connection with this Mortgage, and (b) Grantor has the full right, power, and authority to execute and deliver this Mortgage to Lender. DEFENSE OF TITLE. Subject to the exception in the paragraph above, Grantor warrants and will forever defend the title to the Property against the lawful claims of all persons. In the event any action or proceeding is commenced that questions Grantor's title or the interest of Lender under this Mortgage, Grantor shall defend the action at Grantor's expense. Grantor may be the nominal party in such proceeding, but Lender shall be entitled to participate in the proceeding and to be represented in the proceeding by counsel of Lender's own choice, and Grantor will deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Lender such instruments as Lender may request from time to time to permit such participation. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Grantor warrants that the Property and Grantor's use of the Property complies with all existing applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of governmental authorities. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Mortgage shall survive the execution and delivery of this Mortgage, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Grantor's Indebtedness shall be paid in full. EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. The following provisions concerning Existing Indebtedness are a part of this Mortgage: EXISTING LIEN. The lien of this Mortgage securing the Indebtedness may be secondary and inferior to an existing lien. Grantor expressly covenants and agrees to pay, or see to the payment of, the Existing Indebtedness and to prevent any default on such indebtedness, any default under the instruments evidencing such indebtedness, or any default under any security documents for such indebtedness. NO MODIFICATION. Grantor shall not enter into any agreement with the holder of any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security agreement which has priority over this Mortgage by which that agreement is modified, amended, extended, or renewed without the prior written consent of Lender. Grantor shall neither request nor accept any future advances under any such security agreement without the prior written consent of Lender. CONDEMNATION. The following provisions relating to condemnation proceedings are a part of this Mortgage: PROCEEDINGS. If any proceeding in condemnation is filed, Grantor shall promptly notify Lender in writing, and Grantor shall promptly take such steps as may be necessary to defend the action and obtain the award. Grantor may be the nominal party in such proceeding, but Lender shall be entitled to participate in the proceeding and to be represented in the proceeding by counsel of its own choice, and Grantor will deliver or cause to be delivered to Lender such instruments and documentation as may be requested by Lender from time to time to permit such participation. APPLICATION OF NET PROCEEDS. If all or any part of the Property is condemned by eminent domain proceedings or by any proceeding or purchase in lieu of condemnation, Lender may at its election require that all or any portion of the net proceeds of the award be applied to the Indebtedness or the repair or restoration of the Property. The net proceeds of the award shall mean the award after payment of all reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred by Lender in connection with the condemnation. IMPOSITION OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES BY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES. The following provisions relating to governmental taxes, fees and charges are a part of this Mortgage: CURRENT TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES. Upon request by Lender, Grantor shall execute such documents in addition to this Mortgage and take whatever other action is requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's lien on the Real Property. Grantor shall reimburse Lender for all taxes, as described below, together with all expenses incurred in recording, perfecting or continuing this Mortgage, including without limitation all taxes, fees, documentary stamps, and other charges for recording or registering this Mortgage. TAXES. The following shall constitute taxes to which this section applies: (1) a specific tax upon this type of Mortgage or upon all or any part of the Indebtedness secured by this Mortgage; (2) a specific tax on Grantor which Grantor is authorized or required to deduct from payments on the Indebtedness secured by this type of Mortgage; (3) a tax on this type of Mortgage chargeable against the Lender or the holder of the Note; and (4) a specific tax on all or any portion of the Indebtedness or on payments of principal and interest made by Grantor. SUBSEQUENT TAXES. If any tax to which this section applies is enacted subsequent to the date of this Mortgage, this event shall have the same effect as an Event of Default, and Lender may exercise any or all of its available remedies for an Event of Default as provided below unless Grantor either (1) pays the tax before it becomes delinquent, or (2) contests the tax as provided above in the Taxes and Liens section and deposits with Lender cash or a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender. SECURITY AGREEMENT; FINANCING STATEMENTS. The following provisions relating to this Mortgage as a security agreement are a part of this Mortgage: SECURITY AGREEMENT. This instrument shall constitute a Security Agreement to the extent any of the Property constitutes fixtures, and MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 5 Lender shall have all of the rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code as amended from time to time. SECURITY INTEREST. Upon request by Lender, Grantor shall take whatever action is requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the Rents and Personal Property. In addition to recording this Mortgage in the real property records, Lender may, at any time and without further authorization from Grantor, file executed counterparts, copies or reproductions of this Mortgage as a financing statement. Grantor shall reimburse Lender for all expenses incurred in perfecting or continuing this security interest. Upon default, Grantor shall not remove, sever or detach the Personal Property from the Property. Upon default, Grantor shall assemble any Personal Property not affixed to the Property in a manner and at a place reasonably convenient to Grantor and Lender and make it available to Lender within three (3) days after receipt of written demand from Lender to the extent permitted by applicable law. ADDRESSES. The mailing addresses of Grantor (debtor) and Lender (secured party) from which information concerning the security interest granted by this Mortgage may be obtained (each as required by the Uniform Commercial Code) are as stated on the first page of this Mortgage. FURTHER ASSURANCES; ATTORNEY-IN-FACT. The following provisions relating to further assurances and attorney-in-fact are a part of this Mortgage: FURTHER ASSURANCES. At any time, and from time to time, upon request of Lender, Grantor will make, execute and deliver, or will cause to be made, executed or delivered, to Lender or to Lender's designee, and when requested by Lender, cause to be filed, recorded, refiled, or rerecorded, as the case may be, at such times and in such offices and places as Lender may deem appropriate, any and all such mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, instruments of further assurance, certificates, and other documents as may, in the sole opinion of Lender, be necessary or desirable in order to effectuate, complete, perfect, continue, or preserve (1) Grantor's obligations under the Note, this Mortgage, and the Related Documents, and (2) the liens and security interests created by this Mortgage as first and prior liens on the Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor. Unless prohibited by law or Lender agrees to the contrary in writing, Grantor shall reimburse Lender for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the matters referred to in this paragraph. ATTORNEY-IN-FACT. If Grantor fails to do any of the things referred to in the preceding paragraph, Lender may do so for and in the name of Grantor and at Grantor's expense. For such purposes, Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints Lender as Grantor's attorney-in-fact for the purpose of making, executing, delivering, filing, recording, and doing all other things as may be necessary or desirable, in Lender's sole opinion, to accomplish the matters referred to in the preceding paragraph. FULL PERFORMANCE. If Grantor pays all the Indebtedness when due, and otherwise performs all the obligations imposed upon Grantor under this Mortgage, Lender shall execute and deliver to Grantor a suitable satisfaction of this Mortgage and suitable statements of termination of any financing statement on file evidencing Lender's security interest in the Rents and the Personal Property. Grantor will pay, if permitted by applicable law, any reasonable termination fee as determined by Lender from time to time. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following, at Lender's option, shall constitute an Event of Default under this Mortgage: PAYMENT DEFAULT. Grantor fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness. DEFAULT ON OTHER PAYMENTS. Failure of Grantor within the time required by this Mortgage to make any payment for taxes or insurance, or any other payment necessary to prevent filing of or to effect discharge of any lien. OTHER DEFAULTS. Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Mortgage or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Grantor. DEFAULT IN FAVOR OF THIRD PARTIES. Should Grantor default under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Grantor's property or Grantor's ability to repay the Indebtedness or Grantor's ability to perform Grantor's obligations under this Mortgage or any related document. FALSE STATEMENTS. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Grantor or on Grantor's behalf under this Mortgage or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter. DEFECTIVE COLLATERALIZATION. This Mortgage or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason. INSOLVENCY. The dissolution or termination of Grantor's existence as a going business, the insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Grantor. CREDITOR OR FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or by any governmental agency against any property securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of Grantor's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute. EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. The payment of any installment of principal or any interest on the Existing Indebtedness is not made within the time required by the promissory note evidencing such indebtedness, or a default occurs under the instrument securing such indebtedness and is not cured during any applicable grace period in such instrument, or any suit or other action is commenced to foreclose any existing lien on the Property. BREACH OF OTHER AGREEMENT. Any breach by Grantor under the terms of any other agreement between Grantor and Lender that is not remedied within any grace period provided therein, including without limitation any agreement concerning any indebtedness or other MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 6 obligation of Grantor to Lender, whether existing now or later. EVENTS AFFECTING GUARANTOR. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party of any of the Indebtedness or any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. In the event of a death, Lender, at its option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the guarantor's estate to assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default. ADVERSE CHANGE. A material adverse change occurs in Grantor's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired. INSECURITY. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure. RIGHT TO CURE. If any default, other than a default in payment is curable and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Mortgage within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Grantor, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and at any time thereafter, Lender, at Lender's option, may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies, in addition to any other rights or remedies provided by law: ACCELERATE INDEBTEDNESS. Lender shall have the right at its option without notice to Grantor to declare the entire Indebtedness immediately due and payable, including any prepayment penalty which Grantor would be required to pay. UCC REMEDIES. With respect to all or any part of the Personal Property, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code. COLLECT RENTS. Lender shall have the right, without notice to Grantor, to take possession of the Property and collect the Rents, including amounts past due and unpaid, and apply the net proceeds, over and above Lender's costs, against the Indebtedness. In furtherance of this right, Lender may require any tenant or other user of the Property to make payments of rent or use fees directly to Lender. If the Rents are collected by Lender, then Grantor irrevocably designates Lender as Grantor's attorney-in-fact to endorse instruments received in payment thereof in the name of Grantor and to negotiate the same and collect the proceeds. Payments by tenants or other users to Lender in response to Lender's demand shall satisfy the obligations for which the payments are made, whether or not any proper grounds for the demand existed. Lender may exercise its rights under this subparagraph either in person, by agent, or through a receiver. APPOINT RECEIVER. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Property, with the power to protect and preserve the Property, to operate the Property preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Property and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Property exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver. JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE. Lender may obtain a judicial decree foreclosing Grantor's interest in all or any part of the Property. DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT. If permitted by applicable law, Lender may obtain a judgment for any deficiency remaining in the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this section. TENANCY AT SUFFERANCE. If Grantor remains in possession of the Property after the Property is sold as provided above or Lender otherwise becomes entitled to possession of the Property upon default of Grantor, Grantor shall become a tenant at sufferance of Lender or the purchaser of the Property and shall, at Lender's option, either (1) pay a reasonable rental for the use of the Property, or (2) vacate the Property immediately upon the demand of Lender. OTHER REMEDIES. Lender shall have all other rights and remedies provided in this Mortgage or the Note or available at law or in equity. SALE OF THE PROPERTY. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Grantor hereby waives any and all right to have the Property marshalled. In exercising its rights and remedies, Lender shall be free to sell all or any part of the Property together or separately, in one sale or by separate sales. Lender shall be entitled to bid at any public sale on all or any portion of the Property. NOTICE OF SALE. Lender shall give Grantor reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale of the Personal Property or of the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition of the Personal Property is to be made. Reasonable notice shall mean notice given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. Any sale of the Personal Property may be made in conjunction with any sale of the Real Property. ELECTION OF REMEDIES. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Mortgage, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies. Nothing under this Mortgage or otherwise shall be construed so as to limit or restrict the rights and remedies available to Lender following an Event of Default, or in any way to limit or restrict the rights and ability of Lender to proceed directly against Grantor and/or against any other co-maker, guarantor, surety or endorser and/or to proceed against any other collateral directly or indirectly securing the Indebtedness. ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. If Lender institutes any suit or action to enforce any of the terms of this Mortgage, Lender shall be entitled to recover such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable as attorneys' fees at trial and upon any appeal. Whether or not any court action is involved, and to the extent not prohibited by law, all reasonable expenses Lender incurs that in Lender's opinion are necessary at any time for the protection of its interest or the enforcement of its rights shall become a part of the Indebtedness payable on demand and shall bear interest at the Note rate from the date of the expenditure until repaid. Expenses covered by this paragraph include, without limitation, however subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 7 whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services, the cost of searching records, obtaining title reports (including foreclosure reports), surveyors' reports, and appraisal fees and title insurance, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Grantor also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law. NOTICES. Any notice required to be given under this Mortgage, including without limitation any notice of default and any notice of sale shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Mortgage. All copies of notices of foreclosure from the holder of any lien which has priority over this Mortgage shall be sent to Lender's address, as shown near the beginning of this Mortgage. Any party may change its address for notices under this Mortgage by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Mortgage: AMENDMENTS. This Mortgage, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Mortgage. No alteration of or amendment to this Mortgage shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment. ANNUAL REPORTS. If the Property is used for purposes other than Grantor's residence, Grantor shall furnish to Lender, upon request, a certified statement of net operating income received from the Property during Grantor's previous fiscal year in such form and detail as Lender shall require. "Net operating income" shall mean all cash receipts from the Property less all cash expenditures made in connection with the operation of the Property. CAPTION HEADINGS. Caption headings in this Mortgage are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Mortgage. GOVERNING LAW. THIS MORTGAGE WILL BE GOVERNED BY FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO LENDER AND, TO THE EXTENT NOT PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICTS OF LAW PROVISIONS. THIS MORTGAGE HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY LENDER IN THE STATE OF OHIO. NO WAIVER BY LENDER. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Mortgage unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Mortgage shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Mortgage. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Mortgage, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Mortgage to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Mortgage. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Mortgage shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Mortgage. MERGER. There shall be no merger of the interest or estate created by this Mortgage with any other interest or estate in the Property at any time held by or for the benefit of Lender in any capacity, without the written consent of Lender. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Subject to any limitations stated in this Mortgage on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Mortgage shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the Property becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with reference to this Mortgage and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Mortgage or liability under the Indebtedness. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Mortgage. WAIVE JURY. ALL PARTIES TO THIS MORTGAGE HEREBY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO ANY JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY. DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Mortgage. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Mortgage shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code: BORROWER. The word "Borrower" means Sovereign Circuits, Inc. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns. DEFAULT. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Mortgage in the section titled "Default". ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 8 EVENT OF DEFAULT. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Mortgage in the events of default section of this Mortgage. EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. The words "Existing Indebtedness" mean the indebtedness described in the Existing Liens provision of this Mortgage. GRANTOR. The word "Grantor" means Sovereign Circuits, Inc., GUARANTY. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos. IMPROVEMENTS. The word "Improvements" means all existing and future improvements, buildings, structures, mobile homes affixed on the Real Property, facilities, additions, replacements and other construction on the Real Property. INDEBTEDNESS. The word "Indebtedness" means all principal, interest, and other amounts, costs and expenses payable under the Note or Related Documents, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, consolidations of and substitutions for the Note or Related Documents and any amounts expended or advanced by Lender to discharge Grantor's obligations or expenses incurred by Lender to enforce Grantor's obligations under this Mortgage, together with interest on such amounts as provided in this Mortgage. Specifically, without limitation, Indebtedness includes all amounts that may be indirectly secured by the Cross-Collateralization provision of this Mortgage. LENDER. The word "Lender" means KeyBank National Association, its successors and assigns. MORTGAGE. The word "Mortgage" means this Mortgage between Grantor and Lender. NOTE. The word "Note" means the promissory note dated May 10, 2006, IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,835,071.55 from Grantor to Lender, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the promissory note or agreement. The maturity date of the Note is June 1, 2014. NOTICE TO GRANTOR: THE NOTE CONTAINS A VARIABLE INTEREST RATE. PERSONAL PROPERTY. The words "Personal Property" mean all equipment, fixtures, and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Grantor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the Real Property; together with all accessions, parts, and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any of such property; and together with all proceeds (including without limitation all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or other disposition of the Property. PROPERTY. The word "Property" means collectively the Real Property and the Personal Property. REAL PROPERTY. The words "Real Property" mean the real property, interests and rights, as further described in this Mortgage. RELATED DOCUMENTS. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness. RENTS. The word "Rents" means all present and future rents, revenues, income, issues, royalties, profits, and other benefits derived from the Property. GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS MORTGAGE, AND GRANTOR AGREES TO ITS TERMS. GRANTOR: SOVEREIGN CIRCUITS, INC. By: /s/ Robert Q. Buss -------------------------------- Robert Q. Buss CEO of Sovereign Circuits, Inc. This instrument was prepared by ___________________________________________ _____________________________________. MORTGAGE LOAN NO: 50001 (CONTINUED) PAGE 9 CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF OHIO ) ) SS COUNTY OF MAHONING ) On this 10th day of MAY, 2006, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared ROBERT Q. BUSS, CEO OF SOVEREIGN CIRCUITS, INC., and known to me to be an authorized agent of the corporation that executed the Mortgage and acknowledged before me the Mortgage to be the free and voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by authority of its Bylaws or by resolution of its board of directors, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he or she is authorized to execute this Mortgage and in fact executed the Mortgage on behalf of the corporation. BY /s/ Peggy S. Streit RESIDING AT Wellsuille, OH --------------------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR THE STATE OF OHIO MY COMMISSION EXPIRES Nov 28, 2009 SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE (TO BE USED ONLY WHEN OBLIGATIONS HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL) ________________, Ohio ________________, 20__ The conditions and obligations of this Mortgage have been complied with, and therefore this Mortgage is hereby satisfied and discharged. ATTEST: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION BY: - --------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- LASER PRO Lending, Ver. 5.30.10.001 Copr. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. 1997, 2009. All Rights Reserved -OH H:\Lpro\CFI\LPL\G03.FC TR-108890 PR-14 EXHIBIT A SITUATED in the Township of Jackson, County of Mahoning and State of Ohio: and known as being Lot No. 8 in Youngstown Commerce Park Replat of Lot #8, Tract I, a subdivision of a part of Original Jackson Township, part of Great Lot 43, as shown by the recorded plat of said subdivision in Volume 93 of Maps, Page 19, of Mahoning County Records. EX-21.1 7 a28154exv21w1.htm EXHIBIT 21.1 exv21w1
 

EXHIBIT 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
The table below lists DDi Corp’s consolidated subsidiaries. The ownership of these entities is as follows:
         
    Jurisdiction of    
Name   Organization   Ownership
 
       
DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp.
  California   100% directly owned by DDi Corp.
 
       
DDi Capital Corp.
  California   100% directly owned by DDi Intermediate Holdings Corp.
 
       
Dynamic Details, Incorporated
  California   100% directly owned by DDi Capital Corp.
 
       
DDi Sales Corp.
  Delaware   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details, Incorporated
 
       
Sovereign Circuits, Inc.
  Ohio   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details, Incorporated
 
       
Sovereign Flex Products, LLC
  Ohio   100% directly owned by Sovereign Circuits, Inc.
 
       
DDi Canada Acquisition Corp.
  Ontario, Canada   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details, Incorporated
 
       
Dynamic Details Canada, Inc.
  Ontario, Canada   100% directly owned by DDi Canada Acquisition Corp.
 
       
Laminate Technology Corp.
  Delaware   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details, Incorporated
 
       
Dynamic Details Incorporated,
Silicon Valley
  Delaware   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details, Incorporated
 
       
Dynamic Details Incorporated,
Colorado Springs
  Colorado   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details, Incorporated
 
       
Dynamic Details Texas, L.L.C.
  Delaware   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details, Incorporated
 
       
DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, L.L.C.
  Delaware   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details Texas, LLC
 
       
DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, L.L.C.
  Delaware   100% directly owned by Dynamic Details Texas, LLC
 
       
Dynamic Details, L.P.
  Delaware   99% owned by DDi-Texas Intermediate Partners II, LLC and 1% owned by DDi-Texas Intermediate Holdings II, LLC
 
       
DDi Europe Limited
  United Kingdom   100% directly owned by DDi Corp.
 
       
DDi Group Limited
  United Kingdom   100% directly owned by DDi Europe Limited
 
       
DDi Tolworth Limited
  United Kingdom   100% directly owned by DDi Group Limited
 
       
DDi Precision Limited
  United Kingdom   100% directly owned by DDi Group Limited
 
       
DDi Marlow Limited
  United Kingdom   100% directly owned by DDi Europe Limited

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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-112853, 333-116418 and 333-128656) and the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-114967, 333-114281, 333-128655 and 333-128189) of DDi Corp. of our report dated March 9, 2007 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
March 9, 2007
Orange County, California

EX-31.1 9 a28154exv31w1.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 exv31w1
 

Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)
PROMULGATED UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Mikel H. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of DDi Corp. certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 of DDi Corp.;
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 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 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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 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 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 the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(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/ Mikel H. Williams
 
Mikel H. Williams
   
 
  President, Chief Executive Officer    
Date: March 9, 2007

 

EX-31.2 10 a28154exv31w2.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 exv31w2
 

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)
PROMULGATED UNDER SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Sally L. Goff, Chief Financial Officer of DDi Corp. certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 of DDi Corp.;
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 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 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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 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 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 the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(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/ SALLY L. GOFF
 
Sally L. Goff
   
 
  Chief Financial Officer    
Date: March 9, 2007

 

EX-32.1 11 a28154exv32w1.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 exv32w1
 

Exhibit 32.1
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 Annual Report of DDi Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Mikel H. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, 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 financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
         
 
  /s/ Mikel H. Williams
 
Mikel H. Williams
   
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer    
Date: March 9, 2007

 

EX-32.2 12 a28154exv32w2.htm EXHIBIT 32.2 exv32w2
 

Exhibit 32.2
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 Annual Report of DDi Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Sally L. Goff, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, 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 financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
         
 
  /s/ SALLY L. GOFF
 
Sally L. Goff
   
 
  Chief Financial Officer    
Date: March 9, 2007

 

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