26.06.2012 20:45:00

Ibiza Merger Sub, Inc. -- Moody's assigns B2 CFR/PDR to Ibiza ("New Intelligrated"); outlook stable

$340 million of rated obligations

New York, June 26, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service assigned B2 Corporate Family ("CFR") and Probability of Default ("PDR") ratings to Ibiza Merger Sub, Inc. ("New Intelligrated") as well as B1 and Caa1 ratings to the first and second lien credit facilities respectively being arranged for Permira funds' leveraged acquisition of Intelligrated, Inc. The acquisition has a transaction value slightly more than $500 million and will involve $305 million of borrowed funds of which approximately $112 million will be used to refinance existing Intelligrated debt. The outlook is stable.

Intelligrated, Inc. (CFR/PDR of B1) announced earlier in June that funds managed by Permira had reached an agreement to acquire the company. Ibiza Merger Sub, Inc. is the entity created to fund the acquisition. Upon closing of the purchase, Ibiza Merger Sub, Inc. will be folded into Intelligrated, Inc. As Moody's currently maintains ratings on existing Intelligrated's first lien debt, "New Intelligrated" refers to the pro forma corporate structure under Permira funds' ownership. Upon closing of the purchase, existing Intelligrated, Inc. ratings would be withdrawn and, shortly thereafter, the name of the rated issuer within Moody's database will revert to Intelligrated, Inc.

RATINGS RATIONALE

New Intelligrated's B2 Corporate Family and Probability of Default ratings recognize the company's modest revenue size but strong position within a relatively narrow niche. Regional and customer concentration issues as well as ongoing cyclicality also influence the ratings. Furthermore, the ratings incorporate a leveraged capital structure, moderate coverage metrics for the rating category and anticipation of sustainable free cash flow. Moody's adjusted debt/EBITDA leverage will initially be close to 6 times, but free cash flow will continue to benefit from relatively low re-investment requirements for property, plant and equipment and from net operating loss carry-forwards minimizing future tax outlays. Still, the resultant level of fixed charges going forward could limit flexibility should a cyclical downturn occur.

The company's volumes are driven by capital expenditure plans of major North American retailers, consumer product manufacturers and shipping/logistics providers. While a large portion of Intelligrated's revenues are tied to the level of investment in new and expanded warehouse and distribution facilities, an increasing portion of the company's business is tied to projects that can considerably improve the efficiency of existing facilities. The bulk of Intelligrated's revenues come from new equipment and systems sales. However, its business profile includes an installed base of equipment, establishing a stream of higher margin revenue from customer service, aftermarket parts and license fees. Its backlog of orders strengthened over the last twelve months and provides a degree of revenue visibility. While overall EBITDA margins have increased, they are fairly modest but have capacity to expand further as savings from cost reduction actions are realized and as volumes expand.

The stable outlook considers prospects for single digit organic revenue growth over the intermediate period along with steady-to-increasing profitability and expectations of ongoing free cash flow.

The ratings and outlook could experience upward pressure should the company's scale increase, its margins appreciably strengthen and resultant cash flows used to de-lever the balance sheet. Lower customer concentration in the business model would also be viewed favorably. Quantitatively this could include EBITA margins consistently above 8% through the cycle, debt/EBITDA under 4 times, EBITA/interest at 2 times or higher, and FCF/debt sustained above 7%. Negative pressure on the rating or outlook could develop should prospects for new orders or Intelligrated's market share or margins appreciably decline, leading to lower profitability and slimmer coverage metrics. Debt/EBITDA above 6 times, EBITA/interest less than 2 times or several quarters of negative free cash flow could adversely impact the ratings.

The B1 (LGD-3, 35%) rating on the first lien facilities, one notch above the underlying CFR recognize their senior status in the liability waterfall as well as the benefits of a meaningful layer of junior claims serving as a loss absorption cushion in downside scenarios. The Caa1 (LGD-5, 83%) rating on the second lien, two notches below the CFR, reflects its junior ranking to the first lien claims which constitute the bulk of the liabilities included in Moody's Loss Given Default assessment.

Ratings assigned: Corporate Family, B2 Probability of Default, B2 $35 million first lien revolving credit, B1 (LGD-3, 35%)

$215 million first lien term loan, B1 (LGD-3, 35%)

$90 million second lien term loan, Caa1 (LGD-5, 83%)

The principal methodology used in rating New Intelligrated was the Global Heavy Manufacturing Industry Methodology published in November 2009. Other methodologies used include Loss Given Default for Speculative-Grade Non-Financial Companies in the U.S., Canada and EMEA published in June 2009. Please see the Credit Policy page on www.moodys.com for a copy of these methodologies.

Intelligrated, Inc., headquartered in Mason, OH, manufactures high speed automated material handling equipment and is currently owned by affiliates of Gryphon Investors, Tudor Ventures, and members of executive management. Annual revenues in 2011 were approximately $435 million.

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