Global
customer, regional and product portfolio diversification, together with
leading product technologies and brands, development in best cost locations
and strong commitment to customer service differentiate Federal-Mogul and
contribute to our strong performance in this challenging market environment,'
Alapont said.
(1) Operational EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income
taxes, depreciation and amortization, and certain items such as restructuring
and impairment charges, Chapter 11 related reorganization expenses, gains or
losses on the sales of businesses, and the impact on gross margin of the
fresh-start reporting valuation of inventory as described in the attached
reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
(2) Adjusted gross margin is equal to reported gross margin excluding the
$68 million impact on gross margin of the fresh-start reporting valuation of
inventory recorded in the first quarter 2008 as described in the attached
reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
(3) Adjusted net income is equal to reported net income excluding the $68
million impact on gross margin on the fresh-start reporting of inventory
adjusted for the tax benefit on the inventory adjustment of $5 million
recorded in the first quarter 2008 as described in the attached reconciliation
of non-GAAP financial measures.
(4) Cash flow is equal to net cash provided by operating activities less
net cash used by investing activities as displayed in the attached statement
of cash flows.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain and
safety technologies, serving the world's foremost original equipment
manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty and off-highway
vehicles, as well as in power generation, aerospace, marine, rail, industrial,
and the worldwide aftermarket. The company's leading technology and
innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and
distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality
excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable
global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its
customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit
in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs
50,000 people in 35 countries. Visit the company's Web site at
www.federalmogul.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release, which are not historical fact,
constitute 'Forward-Looking Statements.' Actual results may differ materially
due to numerous important factors that are described in Federal-Mogul's most
recent report to the SEC on Form 10-K, which may be revised or supplemented in
subsequent reports to the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include,
among others, the cost and timing of implementing restructuring actions, the
Company's ability to generate cost savings or manufacturing efficiencies to
offset or exceed contractually or competitively required price reductions or
price reductions to obtain new business, conditions in the automotive
industry, and certain global and regional economic conditions. Federal-Mogul
does not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press
release.
CONTACT: Paula Silver - 248-354-4530
Jennifer Rass - 248-354-7502
F E D E R A L - M O G U L C O R P O R A T I O N
S T A T E M E N T S O F O P E R A T I O N S
(Millions of Dollars, Except Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Successor Predecessor Successor Predecessor
Company Company Company Company
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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Net sales $1,995.2 $1,763.4 $3,854.4 $3,479.9
Cost of products sold (1,599.6) (1,441.0) (3,192.4) (2,849.7)
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Gross margin 395.6 322.4 662.0 630.2
Selling, general and
administrative expenses (212.4) (212.7) (421.1) (419.6)
Interest expense, net (42.4) (51.9) (90.6) (101.9)
Amortization expense (19.2) (4.8) (35.3) (9.3)
Chapter 11 and U.K.