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Remy International, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results

    ANDERSON, Ind., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy
International" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and
distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters and
alternators, diesel engines, locomotive products and hybrid power technology,
today reported its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods
ended December 31, 2005.
    Net sales for the fourth quarter increased $63.3 million to $319.1 million,
a 24.7% increase, compared with $255.8 million reported in the corresponding
period last year.  The increase reflects the impact of the Unit Parts Company
acquisition in March 2005, as well as a 51.1% increase in Powertrain sales and
a 10.4% increase in OEM sales.  For the year ended December 31, 2005, net
sales amounted to $1,229.0 million, a 16.9% increase, compared to $1,051.2
million in the same period last year.
    The Company reported an adjusted EBITDA (loss) for the fourth quarter of
$(0.2) million, a $23.2 decrease, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $23.0 million
in the fourth quarter 2004.  The decline in adjusted EBITDA primarily reflects
lower selling prices and higher raw material costs.  The decline also reflects
charges associated with the write-down of certain assets, an increase in the
reserve for an environmental matter and the costs associated with an
organizational realignment.  For the full year 2005 the Company reported
adjusted EBITDA of $38.1 million compared to $110.3 million reported in the
corresponding period last year.
    The Company reported an operating loss of $(24.0) million in the fourth
quarter 2005, compared with operating income of $17.2 million in the fourth
quarter 2004.  For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company reported an
operating loss of $(10.7) million compared with operating income of $86.3
million last year.  The operating loss for the fourth quarter and the full
year 2005 includes a goodwill impairment charge of $13.9 million relating to
its core services business.
    Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2005
was $(46.9) million, compared with $(9.4) million for the corresponding period
last year.  The Company's liquidity at December 31, 2005 amounted to
approximately $118.0 million, consisting of $99.8 million of availability on
its senior credit facility in addition to unrestricted cash of $18.2 million
on the balance sheet.
    The Company's results for the fourth quarter and the calendar year are
preliminary and may be revised prior to the filing of the Company's 2005
annual report on Form 10K.

    Recent Developments:
    The Company successfully completed an $80 million term loan financing as
part of an amendment to the Company's senior secured credit facility.  The net
proceeds from the term loan were used to pay down existing loans under the
Company's existing revolving credit facility.  The term loan matures on
June 30, 2008.

    Future Outlook:
    Commenting on the 2005 results, John H. Weber, President and Chief
Executive Officer, stated "The financial results of 2005 do not reflect key
actions underway to reduce costs and dramatically improve profitability in
2006.  Well defined action plans are in place and are yielding results.  I am
pleased we ended the year with a strong liquidity position giving us the
flexibility and ability to compete effectively."
    The Company believes that 2006 sales and adjusted EBITDA will be in the
ranges of $1,275 to $1,300 million and $90-$110 million, respectively, with
adjusted EBITDA comprised of $60 - $80 million of operating income and about
$30 million of depreciation and amortization. The Company expects net cash
provided by operating activities for 2006 will be in the range of $10 to $20
million including cash usage for restructuring payments. Capital expenditures
for 2006 are expected to be approximately $35 million.
    For the first quarter of 2006, the Company believes sales will be in the
range of $335-$340 million with an adjusted EBITDA of roughly $22-$24 million
consisting of operating income of approximately $15-$17 million and
depreciation and amortization of approximately $7 million. The Company expects
cash usage will be approximately $15-$20 million, principally driven by
seasonal working capital and restructuring payouts. Capital expenditures are
expected to be $8 to $10 million for the quarter. The Company believes it is
on track to deliver these results.

    Fourth Quarter Conference Call:
    Remy International's executive management team will host its fourth
quarter conference call on Friday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard
Time to discuss the Company's performance for the fourth quarter and full year
2005, its liquidity, the outlook for 2006, and other matters.  The call may be
accessed by dialing 800-762-6067 ten minutes prior to the start of the call.
A replay of the conference call will be archived for two weeks, and may be
accessed by dialing 800-475-6701 (USA), 320-365-3844 (International), Access
Code 822103.  A copy of the Company's Fourth Quarter Conference Call Opening
Commentary will be available on the Remy International Website at
http://www.remyinc.com under Investor Relations, for approximately 2 weeks.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information:
    In addition to the results reported in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") included
throughout this news release, the Company has provided information regarding
"Adjusted EBITDA" (a Non-GAAP financial measure).  Adjusted EBITDA represents
operating income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, restructuring
charges (credits) and impairment charges.  The Company believes Adjusted
EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance that is commonly utilized in the
industry to analyze operating performance and liquidity.  Adjusted EBITDA
should not be construed as income from operations, net income or net cash flow
from operating activities as determined by GAAP.  For a reconciliation of
historical adjusted EBITDA to GAAP financial information, please refer to the
table following the accompanying condensed statements of operations.

    About Remy International, Inc.:
    Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, is a leading
manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty
systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines, locomotive
products and hybrid power technology.  The Company also provides a worldwide
components core-exchange service for automobiles, light trucks, medium and
heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-duty, off-road and industrial applications.
Remy was formed in 1994 as a partial divestiture by General Motors Corporation
of the former Delco Remy Division, which traces its roots to Remy Electric,
founded in 1896.

    Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
    This press announcement contains statements relating to future results of
the Company that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act") or by the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") in its rules, regulations and releases.  The
Company desires to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions in the Act
for forward-looking statements made in this press announcement.  Any
statements set forth in this press announcement with regard to its
expectations as to financial results and other aspects of its business may
constitute forward-looking statements.  These statements relate to the
Company's future plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and may be
identified by words like "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "seek,"
or "anticipate," and similar expressions.  The Company cautions readers that
any such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that the Company
believes are reasonable, but are subject to a wide range of risks including,
but not limited to, risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial
results and liquidity, the incremental liquidity provided by the term loan is
subject to borrowing base and other limitations on the Company's ability to
borrow under its revolving credit facilities or otherwise, dispositions,
acquisitions and integration costs, additional financing requirements, the
outcome of the Company's 2005 audit and further internal review of the
Company's preliminary financial results for 2005, development of new products
and services, the effect of competitive products or pricing, the effect of
commodity and raw material prices, the impact of supply chain cost management
initiatives, restructuring risks, enterprise resource planning implementation
risks, customs duty claims, litigation uncertainties, conditions in the
automotive industry, foreign currency fluctuations, costs related to re-
sourcing and outsourcing products, the effect of economic conditions and other
uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC.
Due to these uncertainties, the Company cannot assure readers that any
forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct.  Remy
International is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such
obligation to) update or alter any forward-looking statements whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Remy International Website:  http://www.remyinc.com



                  Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                     Three Months           Twelve Months
    IN THOUSANDS, For the
     three and twelve months          Unaudited        Unaudited
     ended December 31,           2005        2004        2005         2004
    Net sales                   $319,078    $255,834   $1,228,950  $1,051,165
    Cost of goods sold           292,233     209,936    1,081,743     850,672
    Gross profit                  26,845      45,898      147,207     200,493

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses      34,658      29,289      139,189     113,263
    Impairment charge             13,917           -       13,917           -
    Restructuring charges
     (credits)                     2,255        (574)       4,850         942
    Operating (loss) income      (23,985)     17,183      (10,749)     86,288
    Interest expense              18,497      13,859       69,409      58,237
    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                           -           -            -       7,939

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations before
     income taxes, minority
     interest and loss (income)
     from unconsolidated
     joint ventures              (42,482)      3,324      (80,158)     20,112

    Income tax expense               817         919       13,187       5,367
    Minority interest                761         659        3,442       2,798
    Loss (income) from
     unconsolidated joint ventures   (45)       (113)        (208)        588

    Net (loss) income from
     continuing operations       (44,015)      1,859      (96,579)     11,359

    Discontinued operations:
      Income (loss) from
       discontinued operations,
       net of tax                   (847)        188       (1,331)      1,154
      Gain on disposal of
       discontinued operations,
       net of tax                    140         534          926      43,911
      Net (loss) income from
       discontinued operations,
       net of tax                   (707)        722         (405)     45,065

    Net (loss) income            (44,722)      2,581      (96,984)     56,424

    Accretion for redemption
     of preferred stock                -           -            -      27,367

    Net (loss) income
     attributable to
     common stockholders        $(44,722)     $2,581     $(96,984)    $29,057

    Adjusted EBITDA:
      Operating (loss) income   $(23,985)    $17,183     $(10,749)    $86,288
      Depreciation and
       amortization                7,587       6,405       30,086      23,046
      Restructuring charges
       (credits)                   2,255        (574)       4,850         942
      Impairment charge           13,917           -       13,917           -

    Adjusted EBITDA                $(226)    $23,014      $38,104    $110,276



                  Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                               December 31,      December 31,
    IN THOUSANDS, At                               2005              2004
                                                 Unaudited
     Assets:
     Current assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents                  $20,022           $62,545
       Trade accounts receivable, net             184,818           154,333
       Inventories                                261,821           217,912
       Other current assets                        20,492            30,927
     Total current assets                         487,153           465,717

     Property, plant and equipment, net           174,531           137,293
     Goodwill, net                                156,650           106,400
     Other assets                                  51,441            46,608

    Total assets                                 $869,775          $756,018

    Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit:
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                           $194,123          $170,776
      Accrued restructuring                        12,669             6,451
      Other liabilities and accrued expenses      124,173            95,166
      Current maturities of long-term debt         27,501            22,890
    Total current liabilities                     358,466           295,283

    Long-term debt, net of current portion        714,181           610,330
    Accrued restructuring                             481             4,407
    Other non-current liabilities                  87,834            38,100

    Minority interest                              11,558            10,498

    Total stockholders' deficit                  (302,745)         (202,600)

    Total liabilities and
     stockholders' deficit                       $869,775          $756,018



                  Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    IN THOUSANDS, For the twelve months
     ended December 31,                            2005               2004
                                                 Unaudited
     Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
     Net (loss) income attributable to
      common stockholders                        $(96,984)           $29,057
     Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
      income to net cash
      used in operating activities:
         Discontinued operations                      405            (45,065)
         Depreciation and amortization             30,086             23,046
         Non-cash interest expense                  3,438              3,855
         Loss on early extinguishment of debt           -              7,939
         Accretion for redemption of
          preferred stock                               -             27,367
         Minority interest and loss from
          unconsolidated joint ventures, net        3,234              3,386
         Deferred income taxes                      6,203              2,592
         Restructuring charges                      4,850                942
         Cash payments for restructuring charges   (7,457)            (9,027)
         Impairment charges                        13,917                  -
         Litigation settlement                          -            (13,622)
         Changes in accounts receivable,
          inventory and accounts payable, net      (1,432)           (14,986)
         Other, net                                (3,147)           (24,835)
     Net cash used in operating activities
      of continuing operations                    (46,887)            (9,351)

     Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
     Acquisitions, net of cash acquired           (57,641)           (25,517)
     Net proceeds on sale of businesses            10,693            104,653
     Purchases of property,
      plant and equipment                         (41,382)           (25,347)
     Net cash (used in) provided by
      investing activities
      of continuing operations                    (88,330)            53,789

     Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
     Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt      77,600            275,000
     Retirement of long-term debt                 (12,500)          (200,000)
     Net borrowings (repayments)
      under revolving line of credit and other     33,986            (62,654)
     Financing costs                               (2,476)           (15,032)
     Distributions to minority interests           (2,382)            (1,010)
     Net cash provided by (used in)
      financing activities
      of continuing operations                     94,228             (3,696)

     Effect of exchange rate changes on cash         (367)             1,510

     Cash flows of discontinued operations         (1,167)              (914)
     Net (decrease) increase in cash
      and cash equivalents                        (42,523)            41,338
     Cash and cash equivalents at
      beginning of year                            62,545             21,207

     Cash and cash equivalents at
      end of period                               $20,022            $62,545



SOURCE Remy International, Inc.




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