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Federal-Mogul Announces Second Quarter 2003 Results

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SOUTHFIELD, MI USA
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal-Mogul
Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FDMLQ) today reported financial results for
the second quarter 2003.
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    Second-Quarter Highlights:
    *  Net sales were $1,445 million
    *  Net cash provided from operating activities was $168 million, an
improvement of $93 million over 2002
    *  Chip McClure appointed chief executive officer and president
    *  Federal-Mogul honored by both IAPA and Uni-Select as Vendor of the Year
    *  Opened a Technical Training Institute for customers in Burscheid,
Germany

     For the second quarter of 2003, Federal-Mogul posted sales of $1,445
million, up slightly compared to $1,442 million in 2002.  Excluding the effect
of foreign exchange and divestitures, second quarter 2003 sales were down five
percent.
    Federal-Mogul reported a second quarter net loss of $5 million, compared
to net earnings of $16 million in the second quarter of 2002.  Excluding the
effects of Chapter 11 and Administration related reorganization expenses and
business divestitures, Federal-Mogul reported pretax results from operations
of $48 million in the second quarter 2003 compared to $60 million in the
second quarter 2002 (a reconciliation of pretax results from operations to
reported net income is provided in the supplemental data).
    Operating cash flows for the second quarter of 2003 were $168 million,
compared to $75 million in the second quarter of 2002.  The company's strong
cash flow was used to pay down the Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing by $90
million.  2003 year-to-date cash flow from operating activities was $201
million compared to $107 million for the same period in 2002.
    "We continue to make steady operational progress in a difficult market.
Pricing continues to place pressure on the supplier community and we are
working closely with our customers to identify mutually beneficial cost
savings opportunities," said Chip McClure, chief executive officer and
president.  "We remain on course with our strategic plan and I'm pleased with
our execution, especially in the areas of cash flow and productivity.  Through
productivity, we have been able to offset industry pricing pressures,
increased pension expense and inflation."
    We've also launched a renewed focus on innovation to drive organic
growth," added McClure.  "This initiative is backed by an energized team
dedicated to developing new products and creating value by differentiating the
products and services we provide to our customers."

    Aftermarket Sales
    Sales of replacement parts to aftermarket customers totaled 45 percent of
Federal-Mogul's second quarter 2003 sales.  Second quarter 2003 aftermarket
sales were $655 million, compared to $660 million for second quarter 2002.
Weak market conditions in Venezuela, Mexico and the Middle East as well as
softness in retail sales in North America impacted aftermarket sales.
Excluding the effect of foreign exchange, aftermarket sales were down five
percent compared to 2002.  By geographic region, second quarter 2003
aftermarket sales were 75 percent in the Americas and 25 percent in Europe.
    "We are very proud to have been honored as Vendor of the Year from two
significant aftermarket customers, IAPA and Uni-Select," said McClure.  "We
have also just completed the expansion of our web order management system
which is now serving more than 800 customers with over 24,000 transactions per
month."
    New product launches for the second quarter include the Anco(R) Hydroclear
wiper blade in North America and the Ferodo(R) DS Performance aftermarket
brake pad in Europe.  Federal-Mogul continues to experience success with the
Wagner ThermoQuiet(TM) brake pad securing in the second quarter $10 million of
annual new business for that product line.

    Original Equipment Sales
    Sales of parts to original equipment (OE) customers totaled 55 percent of
the company's second quarter 2003 sales.  Second quarter 2003 OE sales were
$790 million, compared to $754 million in 2002.  Excluding the effect of
foreign exchange, sales decreased five percent compared with 2002.  By
geographic region, second quarter 2003 OE sales were 38 percent in the
Americas, 59 percent in Europe and three percent in the rest of the world.
    Second quarter OE sales for the global Friction product line improved to
$110 million, from $95 million in 2002.  Excluding the effect of foreign
exchange, Friction sales increased by three percent.  By geographic region,
second quarter 2003 OE Friction product sales were 30 percent in the Americas
and 70 percent in Europe.
    Second quarter OE sales for the global powertrain product lines of
Bearings, Pistons, Piston Rings and Liners, and Sintered Valve Train and
Transmission Products were $475 million, compared to $426 million in 2002.
Excluding divestitures and the effect of foreign exchange, sales were
relatively flat.  By geographic region, second quarter 2003 OE powertrain
product sales were 28 percent in the Americas, 71 percent in Europe and one
percent in the rest of the world.
    Second quarter OE sales for the global product lines of Sealing Systems
and Systems Protection were $164 million, compared with $171 million in 2002.
Excluding the effect of foreign exchange, sales were down eight percent.  By
geographic region, second quarter 2003 OE Sealing Systems and Systems
Protection sales were 70 percent in the Americas, 29 percent in Europe and
Africa, and one percent in the rest of the world.
    Second quarter OE sales in all other product lines (which consists
primarily of OE Lighting and Asia Pacific) were $39 million compared with $62
million in 2002.  The decrease in sales was primarily attributable to the
divestiture of the Signal-Stat lighting business in 2002.  By geographic
region, sales were 48 percent in the Americas and 52 percent in the rest of
the world.

    Non-GAAP Financial Information
    In addition to the results reported in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) included within this
press release, Federal-Mogul has provided certain information related to
"results from operations" which is a non-GAAP measure.  Such information is
reconciled to its closest GAAP measure in accordance with SEC Regulation G and
is included in the supplemental data.
    Management believes that results from operations is useful to both
management and its stakeholders in their analysis of the Company's ongoing
business operations.  Management also uses this information for operational
planning and decision-making purposes.
    Results from operations should not be considered a substitute for net
income or any other GAAP measure.  Additionally, results from operations as
presented by Federal-Mogul may not be comparable to similarly titled measures
reported by other companies.
    Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems,
modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and
the aftermarket.  The company utilizes its engineering and materials
expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution
flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of
value to its customers.  Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its
teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers
and employees, and value to its constituents.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in
Detroit in 1899 and today employs 47,000 people in 24 countries.  On October
1, 2001, Federal-Mogul decided to separate its asbestos liabilities from its
true operating potential by voluntarily filing for financial restructuring
under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States and
Administration in the United Kingdom.  For more information on Federal-Mogul,
visit the company's web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com .

    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
results of the Chapter 11 and Administration proceedings, 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.


               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 Per Share Data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                           June 30              June 30
                                        2003      2002      2003      2002

    Net sales                         $1,444.7  $1,442.3  $2,854.5   $2,788.4
    Cost of products sold              1,146.9   1,151.0   2,278.9    2,235.8
     Gross margin                        297.8     291.3     575.6      552.6

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses             229.0     208.7     455.0      417.2
    Restructuring charges, net             9.9       1.5      20.2       11.0
    Interest expense, net                 21.8      29.9      51.3       60.2
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses      26.9      23.2      59.7       43.0
    Other income, net                     (4.9)     (8.7)    (10.4)      (4.1)
     Earnings (Loss) Before Income
      Taxes and Cumulative Effect of
      Change in Accounting Principle      15.1      36.7      (0.2)      25.3

    Income tax expense                    20.2      20.7      39.1       50.5

     Earnings (Loss) Before
      Cumulative Effect of Change
      in Accounting Principle             (5.1)     16.0     (39.3)     (25.2)

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting principle, net of
     applicable income tax benefit          -        -         -      1,417.9

        Net Earnings (Loss)              $(5.1)    $16.0    $(39.3) $(1,443.1)


    Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:

    Basic
     Earnings (loss) before
      cumulative effect of change
      in accounting principle           $(0.06)    $0.19    $(0.45)    $(0.30)
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle, net of
      applicable income tax benefit        -         -         -        17.22

        Earnings (Loss) Available for
         Common Shareholders            $(0.06)    $0.19    $(0.45)   $(17.52)

    Diluted
     Earnings (loss) before
      cumulative effect of change
      in accounting principle           $(0.06)    $0.17    $(0.45)    $(0.30)
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle, net of
      applicable income tax benefit        -         -         -        17.22

        Earnings (Loss) Available for
         Common Shareholders            $(0.06)    $0.17    $(0.45)   $(17.52)


    Weighted Average Shares (Thousands)
     Basic                              87,126    82,365    87,126     82,365
     Diluted                            87,126    91,962    87,126     82,365




              F E D E R A L - M O G U L   C O R P O R A T I O N
                         B A L A N C E   S H E E T S
                            (Millions of Dollars)


                                                 (Unaudited)
                                                   June 30         December 31
                                                     2003              2002
    Assets
    Cash and equivalents                             $451.4            $395.1
    Accounts receivable                               984.7             954.0
    Inventories                                       803.6             800.1
    Deferred taxes                                     14.0              35.4
    Prepaid expenses                                  212.1             174.5
        Total current assets                        2,465.8           2,359.1

    Property, plant and equipment, net              2,330.0           2,273.0
    Goodwill and indefinite-lived
     intangible assets                              1,588.7           1,565.2
    Definite-lived intangible assets, net             351.7             351.6
    Asbestos-related insurance recoverable            802.0             780.6
    Prepaid pension costs                             318.7             361.5
    Other noncurrent assets                           203.6             222.3

        Total Assets                               $8,060.5          $7,913.3

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
    Short-term debt, including current
     portion of long-term debt                       $301.6            $346.1
    Accounts payable                                  355.3             318.9
    Accrued compensation                              237.2             242.1
    Restructuring reserves                             77.3              90.8
    Accrued income taxes                               55.7              43.1
    Other accrued liabilities                         352.4             363.4
        Total current liabilities                   1,379.5           1,404.4

    Liabilities subject to compromise               6,061.7           6,053.2

    Long-term debt                                     10.9              14.3
    Postemployment benefits                         1,583.4           1,541.2
    Deferred income taxes                              49.5              52.4
    Other accrued liabilities                         212.6             205.7
    Minority interest in consolidated
     subsidiaries                                      47.7              45.7

    Shareholders' deficit:
      Series C ESOP preferred stock                    28.0              28.0
      Common stock                                    435.6             435.6
      Additional paid-in capital                    2,060.5           2,060.5
      Accumulated deficit                          (2,783.2)         (2,743.9)
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss         (1,025.7)         (1,183.7)
      Other                                             -                (0.1)
        Total Shareholders' Deficit                (1,284.8)         (1,403.6)

        Total Liabilities and
         Shareholders' Deficit                     $8,060.5          $7,913.3




              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  C A S H  F L O W S
                            (Millions of Dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)


                                         Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
                                               June 30           June 30
                                             2003    2002    2003     2002

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Operating
     Activities
      Net earnings (loss)                    $(5.1)  $16.0  $(39.3) $(1,443.1)
      Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
       (loss) to net cash provided from
       (used by) operating activities:
          Cumulative effect of change in
           accounting principle                -       -       -      1,464.5
          Depreciation and amortization       75.8    69.4   149.6      136.8
          Restructuring charges, net           9.9     1.5    20.2       11.0
          Chapter 11 and Administration
           related reorganization expenses    26.9    23.2    59.7       43.0
          Loss (gain) on sale of businesses    6.2     -       7.1       (6.6)
          Change in postemployment
           benefits, including pensions       28.2    14.7    57.6       27.8
          Change in deferred taxes             1.8   (29.9)   14.8      (34.4)
          Decrease (increase) in accounts
           receivable                         51.3   (38.7)    4.7     (122.5)
          Decrease (increase) in inventories  20.0    (9.5)   18.0      (48.2)
          (Decrease) increase in accounts
           payable                            (6.1)   (4.5)   14.2       21.2
          Change in other assets and other
           liabilities                        (2.0)   64.3   (29.5)     111.0
          Payments against restructuring
           reserves                          (20.2)   (9.2)  (37.6)     (17.8)
          Payments of Chapter 11 and
           Administration related
           reorganization expenses           (19.1)  (22.3)  (38.6)     (36.2)
        Net Cash Provided From Operating
         Activities                          167.6    75.0   200.9      106.5

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Investing
     Activities
      Expenditures for property, plant and
       equipment and other long-term assets  (75.6)  (63.7) (140.7)    (127.2)
      Proceeds from sale of businesses        21.5     -      21.5       21.8
        Net Cash Used By Investing
         Activities                          (54.1)  (63.7) (119.2)    (105.4)

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing
     Activities
      Proceeds from the issuance of long-
       term debt                               0.1     1.5     0.1        1.5
      Principal payments on long-term debt    (1.0)    -      (3.5)      (1.9)
      Borrowings from DIP credit facility      -       -      75.0        -
      Principal payments on DIP credit
       facility                              (90.0)    -    (100.2)      (6.1)
      (Decrease) increase in short-term debt  (2.6)    2.4   (19.3)      (7.5)
      Other                                    -       1.4     -          1.3
        Net Cash Provided From (Used By)
         Financing Activities                (93.5)    5.3   (47.9)     (12.7)

      Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange
       Rate Fluctuations On Cash              21.0    18.1    22.5       15.2

        Increase in Cash and Equivalents      41.0    34.7    56.3        3.6

    Cash and equivalents at beginning of
     period                                  410.4   315.8   395.1      346.9

        Cash and Equivalents at End of
         Period                             $451.4  $350.5  $451.4     $350.5




               F E D E R A L - M O G U L  C O R P O R A T I O N
    R E C O N C I L I A T I O N OF RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS TO REPORTED NET
                                    INCOME
                            (Millions of Dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)


                                         Three Months Ended June 30, 2003
                                                    Adjustments


                                                           (Gain)/
                                       Results  Chapter 11  Loss
                                         From    Related    from         As
                                     Operations   Items  Divestitures Reported

    Net sales                           $1,444.7      $-     $-      $1,444.7
    Cost of products sold                1,146.9       -      -       1,146.9
      Gross margin                         297.8       -      -         297.8

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses               229.0       -      -         229.0
    Restructuring charges, net               9.9       -      -           9.9
    Interest expense, net                   21.8       -      -          21.8
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses         -        26.9    -          26.9
    Other (income) expense, net            (11.1)      -      6.2        (4.9)

      Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes   48.2     (26.9)  (6.2)       15.1

    Income tax expense (benefit)            22.9      (1.8)  (0.9)       20.2

      Net Income (Loss)                    $25.3    $(25.1) $(5.3)      $(5.1)




               F E D E R A L - M O G U L  C O R P O R A T I O N
    R E C O N C I L I A T I O N OF RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS TO REPORTED NET
                                    INCOME
                            (Millions of Dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)


                                         Six Months ended June 30, 2003
                                                   Adjustments

                                                           (Gain)/
                                       Results  Chapter 11  Loss
                                         From    Related    from         As
                                     Operations   Items  Divestitures Reported

    Net sales                         $2,854.5        $-     $-      $2,854.5
    Cost of products sold              2,278.9         -      -       2,278.9
      Gross margin                       575.6         -      -         575.6

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses             455.0          -      -        455.0
    Restructuring charges, net            20.2          -      -         20.2
    Interest expense, net                 51.3          -      -         51.3
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses       -          59.7     -         59.7
    Other (income) expense, net          (17.5)         -     7.1       (10.4)

      Earnings (Loss) Before Income
       Taxes                              66.6       (59.7)  (7.1)       (0.2)

    Income tax expense (benefit)          44.4        (4.2)  (1.1)       39.1

      Net Earnings (Loss)                $22.2      $(55.5) $(6.0)     $(39.3)




               F E D E R A L - M O G U L  C O R P O R A T I O N
    R E C O N C I L I A T I O N OF RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS TO REPORTED NET
                                    INCOME
                            (Millions of Dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)


                                           Three Months Ended June 30, 2002
                                                      Adjustments

                                             Results   Chapter 11
                                              From       Related      As
                                           Operations     Items    Reported

    Net sales                                $1,442.3       $-      $1,442.3
    Cost of products sold                     1,151.0        -       1,151.0
      Gross margin                              291.3        -         291.3

    Selling, general and administrative
      expenses                                  208.7        -         208.7
    Restructuring charges, net                    1.5        -           1.5
    Interest expense, net                        29.9        -          29.9
    Chapter 11 and Administration related
      reorganization expenses                     -         23.2        23.2
    Other income, net                            (8.7)       -          (8.7)

      Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes        59.9      (23.2)       36.7

    Income tax expense (benefit)                 22.8       (2.1)       20.7
      Net Earnings (Loss)                       $37.1     $(21.1)      $16.0





               F E D E R A L - M O G U L  C O R P O R A T I O N
    R E C O N C I L I A T I O N OF RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS TO REPORTED NET
                                    INCOME
                            (Millions of Dollars)
                                 (Unaudited)


                                            Six Months Ended June 30, 2002
                                                      Adjustments

                                                                      (Gain)/
                                            Results      Chapter 11    Loss
                                             From        Related       from
                                          Operations       Items  Divestitures

    Net sales                                $2,788.4          $-      $-
    Cost of products sold                     2,235.8           -       -
      Gross margin                              552.6           -       -

    Selling, general and administrative
     expenses                                   417.2           -       -
    Restructuring charges, net                   11.0           -       -
    Interest expense, net                        60.2           -       -
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses              -            43.0     -
    Other (income) expense, net                   2.5           -      (6.6)
      Earnings (Loss) Before Income
       Taxes and Cumulative Effect of
       Change in Accounting Principle            61.7         (43.0)    6.6

    Income tax expense (benefit)                 30.5          (3.2)    -
      Earnings (Loss) before Cumulative
       Effect of Change in Accounting
       Principle                                 31.2         (39.8)    6.6

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting for goodwill and other
     intangible assets, net of applicable
     income tax benefit                           -             -       -
      Net Earnings (Loss)                       $31.2        $(39.8)   $6.6




                                           Six Months Ended June 30, 2002
                                                   Adjustments

                                          Cumulative
                                          Effect of
                                          Change in        Tax
                                          Accounting  Valuation      As
                                          Principle   Allowance   Reported

    Net sales                                   $-       $-        $2,788.4
    Cost of products sold                        -        -         2,235.8
      Gross margin                               -        -           552.6

    Selling, general and administrative
     expenses                                    -        -           417.2
    Restructuring charges, net                   -        -            11.0
    Interest expense, net                        -        -            60.2
    Chapter 11 and Administration related
      reorganization expenses                    -        -            43.0
    Other (income) expense, net                  -        -            (4.1)
      Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
       and Cumulative Effect of Change
       in Accounting Principle                   -        -            25.3

    Income tax expense (benefit)                 -       23.2          50.5
      Earnings (Loss) before Cumulative
       Effect of Change in Accounting Principle  -      (23.2)        (25.2)

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting for goodwill and other
     intangible assets, net of applicable
     income tax benefit                      1,417.9      -         1,417.9
      Net Earnings (Loss)                  $(1,417.9)  $(23.2)    $(1,443.1)



SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation




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