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      • Dana Holding Corporation Reports First-Quarter Results

      Dana Holding Corporation Reports First-Quarter Results

      April 29, 2010 at 7:07 AM EDT
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      MAUMEE, Ohio, April 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Achieved another strong quarter with adjusted EBITDA of $108 million on revenues of $1.5 billion - significantly better than same period one year agoDelivered free cash flow of $34 million, a $238 million increase over 2009Improved strong cash position to more than $1 billionCompleted sale of substantially all of Structures businessAnnounced plans for joint venture with Bosch Rexroth to produce advanced drive transmissions for global off-highway market

      Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) today announced its first-quarter 2010 results.

      (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA )

      First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $108 million, a significant improvement over $16 million reported for the first three months of 2009. In the first quarter of 2010, Dana narrowed its net loss to $31 million, compared with a net loss of $157 million for the same period one year ago. Sales for the period were $1,508 million, which compares with $1,216 million for the first quarter of 2009.

      During the first quarter, total cash improved by $79 million to $1,026 million, and total debt was reduced by $62 million to $941 million. As a consequence, cash exceeded debt by $85 million at March 31, 2010. Total liquidity improved by $133 million from the fourth quarter of 2009 to $1,261 million.

      Driven by restructuring efforts, first-quarter margins were significantly improved over 2009, with first-quarter 2010 adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.2 percent, compared with 1.3 percent one year ago. Cost savings of more than $50 million, including reductions in conversion and material costs, contributed substantially to the improvement. In addition, free cash flow of $34 million represented a $238 million increase over the same period one year ago.

      "One year ago, we were wrestling with the effects of a global recession and the resulting downturn in our global markets," said Dana President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Sweetnam. "Today, we believe the worst is behind us. And, building upon the hard work and achievements of our global team, we continue to improve our fundamentals and position Dana to create profitable and sustainable market share growth in 2010 and beyond."

      Dana Closes on Sale of Majority of Structures Business

      On March 8, Dana closed on the sale of the majority of its global Structures business to Metalsa, S.A. de C.V. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $147 million. The closing completed the sale to Metalsa of Structures operations in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Australia, and Argentina, and a U.K. joint venture, with the sale of Dana's Structures facility in Venezuela anticipated to conclude later this year.

      Dana and Bosch Rexroth Announce Plans for Joint Venture

      Earlier this month, Dana and Bosch Rexroth announced plans to form a 50-50 joint venture to co-develop and manufacture advanced drive transmissions for the off-highway market. Benefiting from Dana's expertise in off-highway transmission engineering and manufacturing, and Bosch Rexroth's deep experience in hydraulics and systems, the planned joint venture company is expected to operate in Arco, Italy. Dana and Bosch Rexroth will contribute staff, intellectual property, and capital to the new joint-venture company, which will engineer, manufacture, and market hydro-mechanical variable powersplit transmission systems (HVT) for the global off-highway markets. These advanced transmission systems will be focused on meeting customer needs for improved fuel economy, productivity, emissions, and maneuverability.

      Dana to Host First-Quarter Conference Call at 10:30 a.m. Today

      Dana will discuss its first-quarter results in a conference call at 10:30 a.m. EDT today. Participants may listen to the audio portion of the conference call either through audio streaming online or by telephone. Slide viewing is only available online via a link provided on the Dana Investor Web site. To dial into the conference call, domestic locations should call 1-888-311-4590 (Conference I.D. # 69029601). International locations should call 1-706-758-0054 (Conference I.D. # 69029601). Please ask for the Dana Holding Corporation Financial Webcast and Conference Call. Phone registration will be available beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. An audio recording of the call will be available after 5 p.m. To access this recording, please dial 1-800-642-1687 (U.S. or Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international) and enter Conference I.D. # 69029601. A webcast replay will also be available after 5 p.m. today, and may be accessed via the Dana Investor Web site.

      Non-GAAP Measures

      This release refers to adjusted EBITDA, which we've defined to be earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash equity grant expense, restructuring expense, and other nonrecurring items (gain/loss on debt extinguishment or divestitures, impairment, etc). Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, and the measure currently being used by Dana as the primary measure of its operating segment performance. The most significant impact to Dana's ongoing results of operations as a result of applying fresh start accounting following our emergence from bankruptcy was higher depreciation and amortization.

      By using adjusted EBITDA, which is a performance measure that excludes depreciation and amortization, the comparability of results was enhanced. Management also believes that adjusted EBITDA is an important measure since the financial covenants of our primary debt agreements are adjusted EBITDA-based, and our management incentive performance programs are based, in part, on adjusted EBITDA. Because it is a non-GAAP measure, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income (loss) or other reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The financial information accompanying this release provides a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented to the reported income (loss) before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure.

      Forward-Looking Statements

      Certain statements and projections contained in this news release are, by their nature, forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

      Dana's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss important risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of this date. Dana does not undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.

      About Dana Holding Corporation

      Dana is a world leader in the supply of axles; driveshafts; and sealing and thermal-management products; as well as genuine service parts. The company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. Based in Maumee, Ohio, the company employs approximately 21,000 people in 26 countries and reported 2009 sales of $5.2 billion. For more information, please visit: www.dana.com.

      
      
                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                           March 31,
                                                           ---------
                                                       2010          2009
                                                       ----          ----
           Net sales                                 $1,508        $1,216
           Costs and expenses
               Cost of sales                          1,368         1,228
               Selling, general and administrative
                expenses                                102            80
               Amortization of intangibles               15            17
               Restructuring charges, net                19            50
               Other income (expense), net              (13)           29
                                                        ---           ---
           Loss before interest, reorganization
               items and income taxes                    (9)         (130)
           Interest expense                              26            35
           Reorganization items                                         1
                                                                      ---
           Loss before income taxes                     (35)         (166)
           Income tax benefit                             3             9
           Equity in earnings of affiliates               2            (3)
                                                        ---           ---
           Net loss                                     (30)         (160)
               Less: Noncontrolling interests net
                income (loss)                             1            (3)
                                                        ---           ---
           Net loss attributable to the parent
            company                                     (31)         (157)
           Preferred stock dividend requirements          8             8
                                                        ---           ---
           Net loss available to common
            stockholders                               $(39)        $(165)
                                                       ====         =====
      
           Net loss per share available to
               parent company stockholders:
              Basic                                  $(0.28)       $(1.64)
              Diluted                                $(0.28)       $(1.64)
           Average common shares outstanding
              Basic                                     140           100
              Diluted                                   140           100
      
      
          DANA HOLDING CORPORATION
          Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
          As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009
          (In millions except share and per share amounts)
      
                                                       March          December
                                                        31,                31,
           Assets                                        2010             2009
                                                         ----             ----
           Current assets
           Cash and cash equivalents                   $1,026             $947
           Accounts receivable
             Trade, less allowance for doubtful
              accounts
                of $15 in 2010 and $18 in 2009            843              728
             Other                                        155              141
           Inventories
             Raw materials                                281              300
             Work in process and finished goods           335              308
           Other current assets                            62               59
           Current assets held for sale                     8               99
                                                          ---              ---
               Total current assets                     2,710            2,582
           Goodwill                                       105              111
           Intangibles                                    410              438
           Investments and other assets                   238              233
           Investments in affiliates                      113              112
           Property, plant and equipment, net           1,411            1,484
           Noncurrent assets held for sale                  3              104
                                                          ---              ---
               Total assets                            $4,990           $5,064
                                                       ======           ======
      
           Liabilities and equity
           Current liabilities
           Notes payable, including current portion
            of long-term debt                             $43              $34
           Accounts payable                               716              601
           Accrued payroll and employee benefits          111              103
           Accrued restructuring costs                     27               29
           Taxes on income                                 45               40
           Other accrued liabilities                      291              270
           Current liabilities held for sale                3               79
                                                          ---              ---
               Total current liabilities                1,236            1,156
           Long-term debt                                 898              969
           Deferred employee benefits and other
            noncurrent liabilities                      1,133            1,160
           Commitments and contingencies
      
               Total liabilities                        3,267            3,285
           Parent company stockholders' equity
             Preferred stock, 50,000,000 shares
              authorized
               Series A, $0.01 par value, 2,500,000
                issued and outstanding                    242              242
               Series B, $0.01 par value, 5,400,000
                issued and outstanding                    529              529
             Common stock, $.01 par value,
              450,000,000 authorized,
               139,934,442 issued and outstanding           1                1
             Additional paid-in capital                 2,583            2,580
             Accumulated deficit                       (1,208)          (1,169)
             Treasury stock, at cost                       (1)
             Accumulated other comprehensive loss        (524)            (504)
                                                         ----             ----
               Total parent company stockholders'
                equity                                  1,622            1,679
           Noncontrolling interests                       101              100
                                                          ---              ---
               Total equity                             1,723            1,779
                                                        -----            -----
               Total liabilities and equity            $4,990           $5,064
                                                       ======           ======
      
      
          DANA HOLDING CORPORATION
          Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
          For the Three Months Ended March 31,  2010 and 2009
          (In millions)
      
      
      
                                                            Three Months Ended
                                                                 March 31,
                                                                 ---------
                                                             2010         2009
                                                             ----         ----
           Cash flows -- operating activities
           Net loss                                          $(30)       $(160)
           Depreciation                                        62           73
           Amortization of intangibles                         19           21
           Amortization of deferred financing charges and
            original issue discount                             8            7
           Loss on sale of business                             5
           Loss on extinguishment of debt                       4
           Deferred income taxes                              (11)         (13)
           Pension expense in excess of (less than)
            contributions                                       5           (1)
           Change in working capital                          (21)        (112)
           Other, net                                           4           11
           Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating
            activities (1)                                     45         (174)
      
           Cash flows -- investing activities
           Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1)     (11)         (30)
           Proceeds from sale of businesses and assets        113
           Other                                                1
           Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing
            activities                                        103          (30)
      
           Cash flows -- financing activities
           Net change in short-term debt                        9          (24)
           Advance received on corporate facility sale                      11
           Proceeds from long-term debt                         1
           Repayment of long-term debt                        (78)          (3)
           Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests          (1)
           Other                                               (1)           2
           Net cash flows used in financing activities        (70)         (14)
                                                              ---          ---
      
           Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
            equivalents                                        78         (218)
           Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning of period    947          777
           Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
            balances                                            1          (10)
           Cash and cash equivalents -- end of period       $1,026         $549
                                                           ======         ====
      
      
      
      
          (1)  Free cash flow of $34 in 2010 and ($204) in 2009 is the sum of
          net cash provided by (used in) operating activities reduced by the
          purchases of property, plant and equipment.
      
          DANA HOLDING CORPORATION
          Segment Sales and Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
          For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
          (In millions)
      
      
                                               Three Months Ended
                                                    March 31,
                                                    ---------
          Sales                                2010           2009
                                               ----           ----
            Light Vehicle Driveline            $577           $417
             Power Technologies                 228            156
            Commercial Vehicle                  302            264
            Off-Highway                         257            262
            Structures                          144            117
            Total Sales                      $1,508         $1,216
                                             ======         ======
      
          Adjusted EBITDA
            Light Vehicle Driveline             $44            $(8)
             Power Technologies                  27             (1)
            Commercial Vehicle                   22              6
            Off-Highway                          21             11
            Structures                           11              9
          Segment EBITDA                        125             17
            Shared services and
             administrative                      (5)            (5)
            Other income, net                    (6)            (1)
            Foreign exchange not in
             segments                            (6)             5
          Adjusted EBITDA                      $108            $16
                                               ====            ===
      
      
          DANA HOLDING CORPORATION
          Reconciliation of Segment and Adjusted EBITDA to
          Loss Before Income Taxes (Unaudited)
          For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
          (In millions)
      
                                                               Three Months
                                                                   Ended
                                                                March 31,
                                                                ---------
                                                            2010         2009
                                                            ----         ----
           Segment EBITDA                                   $125          $17
             Shared services and administrative               (5)          (5)
             Other income, net                                (6)          (1)
             Foreign exchange not in segments                 (6)           5
           Adjusted EBITDA                                   108           16
             Depreciation                                    (62)         (73)
             Amortization                                    (19)         (21)
             Restructuring                                   (19)         (50)
             Reorganization items, net                                     (1)
             Loss on extinguishment of debt                   (4)
             Loss on sale of assets, net                      (5)          (1)
             Stock compensation expense                       (2)          (2)
             Foreign exchange on intercompany loans,
              Venezuelan                                     (12)          (5)
               currency devaluation and market value
                adjustments on
               forwards
             Interest expense                                (26)         (35)
             Interest income                                   6            6
           Loss before income taxes                         $(35)       $(166)
                                                            ====        =====
      
      
      
      

      SOURCE Dana Holding Corporation

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