MPAC Model Performance Acquisition Corporation

MOD-PAC CORP. (NASDAQ: MPAC), (the “Company”) a manufacturer of custom paper board packaging and provider of personalized print products, today reported revenue of $13.9 million for the first quarter of 2011, which ended April 2, 2011, an increase of 15.8%, compared with revenue of $12.0 million in the first quarter of 2010, which ended April 3, 2010.

Net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $357,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with net income of $20,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2010. The improvement in net income reflects increased product sales leveraged against a lower cost structure and ongoing productivity enhancements and efficiency gains.

Mr. Daniel G. Keane, President and CEO of MOD-PAC CORP, commented, “Led by our market-share gains in custom folding cartons and continued improvement in our stock packaging business line, we delivered a solidly profitable quarter. Our sustained profitability is clear evidence that our many initiatives to restructure and refocus our business platform, together with an improving economy, firmly puts us on the path to achieve our long-term growth and profitability goals.”

First Quarter Sales Review: Strong Custom Folding Carton Sales,

Stock Packaging Sales Continue Strengthening

• Sales of folding cartons, which include custom folding cartons and stock packaging, were $13.1 million in the first quarter of 2011, up 17.2% from $11.2 million in the first quarter of 2010.
• Custom folding carton sales in the first quarter of 2011 reached a record $10.5 million, up 20.9% from $8.7 million in the first quarter of 2010, as the Company experienced increased activity levels with several large existing customers, while also winning business from one new large account.
• Stock packaging sales of $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2011 were up 4.5% from $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2010. Improved market conditions had a favorable impact on the stock packaging line.
• Personalized print sales were $697,000 in the first quarter of 2011, essentially flat with $703,000 in the first quarter of 2010, mainly due to continued weakness in general business conditions.

David B. Lupp, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, noted, “We continue to focus resources on growing our custom folding carton product line, and our sales and marketing efforts have begun to gain traction, momentum that we believe is sustainable as we move through the balance of the year. Leveraged against higher sales, our lower cost structure allowed us to generate significant margin improvements in the quarter.”

First Quarter Operating Results

Gross profit increased 25.1% to $2.25 million in the first quarter of 2011 compared with $1.80 million in the 2010 first quarter. Gross margin improved 130 basis points to 16.2% in the first quarter of 2011, compared with 14.9% in the first quarter of 2010. The increase in gross profit and margin was primarily attributable to operational leverage generated by increased product sales and graphics billings, favorable product mix, and an increase in waste revenue, offset partially by increased repairs expense and pricing pressures.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $1.82 million, or 13.1% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2011, compared with $1.78 million, or 14.8% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2010. The slight increase in SG&A expense was primarily driven by higher employee-related costs, offset partially by lower professional service costs.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and non-cash option expense (Adjusted EBITDA) was $1.39 million in the first quarter of 2011, compared with $906,000 in the first quarter of 2010. The Company believes that when used in conjunction with GAAP measures, Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, helps in the understanding of operating performance. (See the Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA in the attached table.)

The Company’s effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2011 was 26.2%. Tax expense for the three months ended April 2, 2011 was recorded at a rate lower than customary mainly due to alternative minimum tax credits.

Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents were $2.6 million at the end of the first quarter compared with $3.4 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the first three months of 2011 was primarily the result of capital expenditures, loan repayments and an increase in working capital requirements, including forward purchasing of inventory.

Capital expenditures, which were focused on productivity and infrastructure improvements and equipment upgrades, were $0.3 million in the 2011 first quarter, relatively unchanged from the prior year period. MOD-PAC expects capital expenditures in 2011 to be approximately $1.5 million to $2.0 million. Depreciation and amortization for the first three months of 2011 and 2010 was $0.7 million.

MOD-PAC has a $3.0 million secured line of credit of which $0.2 million was in use through a standby letter of credit and there was no balance drawn on the line at the end of the quarter.

Outlook

Mr. Keane concluded, "Our vision is to be a North American leader in innovating and delivering packaging solutions and personalized print. We plan to use the strength of our balance sheet and our refocused operating platform to build on the momentum we have created in order to continue to grow our core product line and generate progressively stronger results. Over the long-term, our goals are to continue to grow custom folding carton revenue at more than twice the pace of the industry, generate industry leading operating margins, and maintain state-of the art production facilities while generating strong free cash flow with little to no debt.”

Webcast and Conference Call

The release of the financial results will be followed today by a company-hosted teleconference at 1:30 p.m. ET. During the teleconference, Daniel G. Keane, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David B. Lupp, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer will review the financial and operating results for the period. A question-and-answer session will follow.

The MOD-PAC conference call can be accessed the following ways:

• The live webcast can be found at http://www.modpac.com. Participants should go to the website 10 - 15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference in order to register and download any necessary audio software.
• The teleconference can be accessed by dialing (201) 689-8562 and requesting conference ID number 348535 approximately 5 - 10 minutes prior to the call.
• The archived webcast will be at http://www.modpac.com. A transcript will also be posted once available.
• A replay can also be heard by calling (201) 612-7415, and entering account number 3055 and conference ID number 348535. The telephonic replay will be available from 4:30 p.m. ET the day of the teleconference until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 11, 2010.

About MOD-PAC CORP.

MOD-PAC CORP. is a high value-added, on-demand print services firm providing products and services in two product categories: folding cartons and personalized print. Within folding cartons, MOD-PAC provides CUSTOM FOLDING CARTONS for branded and private label consumer products in the food and food service, healthcare, medical and automotive industries. The Company also offers a line of STOCK PACKAGING primarily to the retail confectionary industry. MOD-PAC’s PERSONALIZED PRINT product line is a comprehensive offering for consumer and corporate social occasions.

MOD-PAC’s strategy for growth is to leverage its capabilities to innovate and aggressively integrate technology into its production operations providing cost-effective solutions for its customers. Through its large, centralized facility, the Company has captured significant economies of scale by channeling large numbers of small-to-medium-sized orders through its operations due to its rapid order change out skills. Applying its lean manufacturing processes, coupled with state-of-the-art printing technologies, MOD-PAC is able to address short-run, highly variable content needs of its customers with quick turn-around times relative to industry standards.

Additional information on MOD-PAC can be found at its website: http://www.modpac.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of the words such as "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "may," "will," "estimate" or other similar expressions. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially. Important factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially, include market events, competitive pressures, changes in technology, customers preferences and choices, success at entering new markets, the execution of its strategy, marketing and sales plans, the rate of growth of internet related sales, the effectiveness of agreements with print distributors and other factors which are described in MOD-PAC’s annual report on Form 10K on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information in this press release whether to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial conditions or prospects, or otherwise.

  MOD-PAC CORP. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT DATA (unaudited)     (in thousands except per share data) Three months ended 4/2/2011   4/3/2010 Revenue Product sales $ 13,801 $ 11,884 Rent   110       132   Total revenue 13,911 12,016 Cost of products sold   11,664       10,220   Gross profit 2,247 1,796 Gross profit margin 16.2 % 14.9 % Selling, general and administrative expense   1,823       1,777   Income from operations 424 19 Operating profit margin 3.0 % 0.2 % Interest expense 49 53 Other income   (109 )     (64 ) Income before taxes 484 30 Income tax expense   127       10   Net income $ 357     $ 20     Basic earnings per share: $ 0.11 $ 0.01 Diluted earnings per share: $ 0.10 $ 0.01   Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 3,454 3,575       MOD-PAC CORP. PRODUCT LINE REVENUE DATA (unaudited) ($, in thousands)     Three Months Ended   % 2011 YTD 4/2/2011   4/3/2010   change % of Total FOLDING CARTONS   Custom folding cartons $ 10,489 $ 8,679 20.9 % 76.0 % Stock packaging   2,615     2,502   4.5 % 18.9 % Folding cartons subtotal 13,104 11,181 17.2 % 94.9 %   PRINT SERVICES Personalized 697 703 -0.9 % 5.1 %             Total product revenue $ 13,801   $ 11,884   16.1 % 100.0 %  

     

MOD-PAC CORP.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

  (in thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

April 2, 2011

December 31, 2010

Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,595 $ 3,440   Accounts receivable 5,924 5,003 Allowance for doubtful accounts   (93 )   (96 ) Net accounts receivable 5,831 4,907 Inventories 7,062 5,234 Prepaid expenses   546     440   Total current assets 16,034 14,021   Property, plant and equipment, at cost: Land 1,170 1,170 Buildings and equipment 12,460 12,460 Machinery and equipment 48,875 48,697 Construction in progress   198     56   62,703 62,383 Less accumulated depreciation   (48,835 )   (48,114 ) Net property, plant and equipment 13,868 14,269 Other assets   484     487   Totals assets $ 30,386   $ 28,777     Current liabilities: Current maturities of long-term debt $ 89 $ 110 Accounts payable 2,877 1,302 Accrued expenses 463 939 Income taxes payable   102     40  

Total current liabilities

3,531 2,391   Long-term debt 1,887 1,958 Other liabilities 24 24 Deferred income taxes   54     6   Total liabilities   5,496     4,379     Shareholders' equity:

Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares, issued 3,555,625 in 2011, 3,549,017 in 2010

36 35

Class B common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, issued 609,864 in 2011, 616,472 in 2010

6 6 Additional paid-in capital 3,366 3,232 Retained earnings 28,482 28,125 Treasury stock at cost, 816,270 shares in 2011 and 2010   (7,000 )   (7,000 ) Total shareholders' equity   24,890     24,398     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 30,386   $ 28,777        

MOD-PAC CORP.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

  (in thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended

April 2, 2011

April 3, 2010

Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 357 $ 20 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 724 688 Provision for doubtful accounts - (26 ) Stock option compensation expense 134 135 Deferred income taxes 47 - Gain on disposal of assets (13 ) (38 ) Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (923 ) 172 Inventories (1,828 ) 168 Prepaid expenses (106 ) (347 ) Other liabilities - (3 ) Accounts payable 1,575 (652 ) Income taxes payable 63 - Accrued expenses   (476 )   (272 )   Net cash used in operating activities   (446 )   (155 )   Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from the sale of assets 13 123 Change in other assets - (5 ) Capital expenditures   (320 )   (263 )   Net cash used in investing activities   (307 )   (145 )   Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (92 ) (150 ) Increase in restricted cash   -     (225 )   Net cash used in financing activities   (92 )   (375 )   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (845 ) (675 )   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   3,440     3,780     Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,595   $ 3,105     MOD-PAC CORP.

Reconciliation between GAAP Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA

      (in thousands) Three Months Ended 4/2/2011 4/3/2010   GAAP Net Income $357 $20   Interest 49 53 Taxes 127 10 Depreciation and amortization 724 688 Stock-based compensation 134 135             Adjusted EBITDA     $1,391   $906  

Adjusted EBITDA = earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and non-cash stock option expense.