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Federal-Mogul Announces Third Quarter 2003 Results

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SOUTHFIELD, MI USA
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal-Mogul
Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FDMLQ) today reported results for the third
quarter 2003.
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    Highlights
    *  Federal-Mogul was awarded new aftermarket business with Sears, Roebuck
and Co. and Independent Factors Association.
    *  Net sales remained steady at $1,346 million despite challenging market
conditions.
    *  Aftermarket sales increased by 7 percent to $644 million.
    *  Asia Pacific region sales increased by 18 percent to $20 million.
    *  Year-to-date cash flow from operating activities increased by 42
percent to $269 million.

    Overview
    For the third quarter 2003, Federal-Mogul posted sales of $1,346 million,
compared to $1,345 million in 2002.  Excluding the impact of divestitures in
2002 of $47 million and the effect of foreign exchange of $66 million in the
third quarter 2003, sales decreased by 1 percent.
    Federal-Mogul reported a third quarter pretax loss of $17 million,
compared to a pretax loss of $64 million in the third quarter of 2002.
Excluding the effects of Chapter 11 and Administration related reorganization
expenses and business divestitures, Federal-Mogul reported a $39 million
improvement in pretax results from operations in the third quarter 2003 to $10
million (a reconciliation of pretax results from operations to reported net
income is provided in the attached supplemental data).
    Operating cash flow for the third quarter 2003 was $68 million, compared
to $82 million in the third quarter 2002.  Year-to-date cash flow from
operating activities was $269 million, compared to $189 million for the same
period in 2002.
    "We are pleased with our third quarter results despite challenging market
conditions and industry trends," said Chip McClure, chief executive officer
and president.

    Aftermarket Sales
    Sales of replacement parts to aftermarket customers totaled 48 percent of
Federal-Mogul's third quarter 2003 sales.  Third quarter 2003 aftermarket
sales were $644 million, compared to $604 million in third quarter 2002.
Excluding the effect of foreign exchange, aftermarket sales increased by 3
percent compared to 2002.  The sales increase can be attributed to Federal-
Mogul's strong performing products particularly wipers and friction as well as
recent new business contracts.  Third quarter 2003 aftermarket sales by
geographic region were 76 percent in the Americas and 24 percent in Europe.
    "During the third quarter, we launched our innovative new, glare resistant
headlamp -- TruView(TM) -- which is marketed under the Wagner Lighting brand
name," said Joseph Felicelli, senior vice president, worldwide Aftermarket.
    "We are also pleased with new business development this past quarter.  The
company secured a seven-year contract with Sears, Roebuck and Co. to supply
automotive brake, chassis and wheel-end components to Sears Auto Service
Centers in the United States.  We also secured a three-year contract with the
Independent Factors Association (IFA), a customer in the U.K., making Federal-
Mogul the sole supplier of Moog(R) chassis parts for IFA's 200 branches,"
added Felicelli.

    Original Equipment
    Sales of parts to original equipment (OE) customers totaled 52 percent of
the company's third quarter 2003 sales.  Third quarter 2003 OE sales were $693
million, compared to $687 million in 2002.  Excluding the effect of foreign
exchange, sales decreased by 5 percent compared with 2002.  Third quarter 2003
OE sales by geographic region were 37 percent in the Americas, 59 percent in
Europe and 4 percent in the rest of the world.
    Third quarter OE sales of Friction products were $101 million, compared to
$96 million in 2002.  Excluding the effect of foreign exchange, sales of
Friction products were unchanged.  Third quarter 2003 OE sales by geographic
region for Friction products were 27 percent in the Americas and 73 percent in
Europe.
    Third quarter OE sales of Powertrain products, including Bearings,
Pistons, Piston Rings and Liners, and Sintered Valve Train and Transmission
Products, were $427 million, compared to $413 million in 2002.  Excluding the
effect of foreign exchange, sales of Powertrain products decreased by 4
percent.  Third quarter 2003 sales by geographic region for OE Powertrain
products were 29 percent in the Americas, 70 percent in Europe and 1 percent
in the rest of the world.
    Third quarter OE sales of Sealing Systems and Systems Protection products
were $142 million, compared with $158 million in 2002.  Excluding the effect
of foreign exchange, sales for Sealing Systems and Systems Protection products
decreased by 12 percent.  This is primarily due to business mix and the
decrease in automotive volumes.  Third quarter 2003 OE sales by geographic
region for Sealing Systems and Systems Protection products were 70 percent in
the Americas, 29 percent in Europe and 1 percent in the rest of the world.
    Third quarter sales for other products primarily in Asia Pacific region
were $23 million, compared with $20 million in 2002.  Excluding the impact of
foreign exchange, sales for other products increased by 15 percent.
    "We are pleased with our progress in the Asia Pacific region," said
McClure.  "Our growth in the region is consistent with our strategic plan to
expand to new geographic markets."

    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 attached 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.

    About Federal-Mogul
    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 .

    Forward-Looking Statement
    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   Nine Months Ended
                                         September 30        September 30
                                        2003      2002      2003      2002

    Net sales                         $1,346.4  $1,345.2  $4,200.9   $4,133.6
    Cost of products sold              1,095.8   1,095.5   3,374.7    3,331.3
     Gross margin                        250.6     249.7     826.2      802.3

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses             212.7     206.4     667.7      623.6
    Restructuring charges, net             8.1      17.0      28.3       28.0
    Adjustment of assets held for
     sale and other long-lived
     assets to fair value                  0.9      24.6       4.5       27.2
    Interest expense, net                 23.1      29.8      74.4       90.0
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses      25.7      33.4      85.4       76.4
    Other (income) expense, net           (2.9)      2.5     (16.9)      (4.2)
     Loss Before Income Taxes and
      Cumulative Effect of
      Change in Accounting Principle     (17.0)    (64.0)    (17.2)     (38.7)

    Income tax expense                    12.5       9.3      51.6       59.8

     Loss Before Cumulative Effect of
      Change in Accounting Principle     (29.5)    (73.3)    (68.8)     (98.5)

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

        Net Loss                        $(29.5)   $(73.3)   $(68.8) $(1,516.4)


    Loss Per Common Share:

    Basic and Diluted
     Loss before cumulative effect of
      change in accounting principle    $(0.34)   $(0.89)   $(0.79)    $(1.19)
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle,
      net of applicable
      income tax benefit                   -         -         -        17.22

        Loss Available for Common
         Shareholders                   $(0.34)   $(0.89)   $(0.79)   $(18.41)

    Weighted Average Shares
     (Thousands)
     Basic and Diluted                  87,128    82,446    87,128     82,392



              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)
                                                 September 30      December 31
                                                    2003              2002
    Assets
    Cash and equivalents                             $472.8            $395.1
    Accounts receivable                               978.2             954.0
    Inventories                                       801.9             800.1
    Prepaid expenses and other current
     assets                                           223.4             209.9
        Total current assets                        2,476.3           2,359.1

    Property, plant and equipment, net              2,323.3           2,273.0
    Goodwill and indefinite-lived
     intangible assets                              1,592.9           1,565.2
    Definite-lived intangible assets, net             347.5             351.6
    Asbestos-related insurance recoverable            801.3             780.6
    Prepaid pension costs                             294.2             361.5
    Other noncurrent assets                           216.8             222.3

        Total Assets                               $8,052.3          $7,913.3

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
    Short-term debt, including current
     portion of long-term debt                        $14.3            $346.1
    Accounts payable                                  340.4             318.9
    Accrued compensation                              236.8             242.1
    Restructuring reserves                             63.9              90.8
    Accrued income taxes                               52.5              43.1
    Other accrued liabilities                         362.8             363.4
        Total current liabilities                   1,070.7           1,404.4

    Liabilities subject to compromise               6,063.1           6,053.2

    Long-term debt                                    321.8              14.3
    Postemployment benefits                         1,589.7           1,541.2
    Deferred income taxes                              61.0              52.4
    Other accrued liabilities                         211.5             205.7
    Minority interest in consolidated
     subsidiaries                                      48.6              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                          (2,812.7)         (2,743.9)
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss         (1,025.5)         (1,183.7)
      Other                                             -                (0.1)
        Total Shareholders' Deficit                (1,314.1)         (1,403.6)

        Total Liabilities and
         Shareholders' Deficit                     $8,052.3          $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       Nine Months Ended
                                             September 30     September 30
                                             2003    2002    2003     2002

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Operating
     Activities
      Net loss                              $(29.5) $(73.3) $(68.8) $(1,516.4)
      Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
       net cash provided from (used by)
       operating activities:
          Cumulative effect of change in
           accounting principle                -       -       -      1,464.5
          Depreciation and amortization       77.9    70.1   227.5      206.9
          Restructuring charges, net           8.1    17.0    28.3       28.0
          Chapter 11 and Administration
           related reorganization expenses    25.7    33.4    85.4       76.4
          Adjustment of assets held for
           sale and other long-lived assets
           to fair value                       0.9    24.6     4.5       27.2
          Loss (gain) on sale of businesses    0.8     1.8     7.9       (4.7)
          Change in postemployment
           benefits, including pensions       29.4    19.5    87.0       58.5
          Change in deferred taxes            11.2    13.5    26.0      (21.1)
          Decrease (increase) in accounts
           receivable                          7.0    55.4    11.7      (67.1)
          Decrease (increase) in
           inventories                         1.0   (12.7)   19.0      (60.9)
          (Decrease) increase in accounts
            payable                          (16.2)   (5.0)   (2.0)      16.2
          Change in other assets and other
           liabilities                        (1.1)  (31.3)  (34.2)      66.0
          Payments against restructuring
           reserves                          (21.5)   (9.2)  (59.1)     (27.0)
          Payments of Chapter 11 and
           Administration related
           reorganization expenses           (25.5)  (21.5)  (64.1)     (57.7)
        Net Cash Provided From Operating
         Activities                           68.2    82.3   269.1      188.8

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Investing
     Activities
      Expenditures for property, plant and
       equipment and other long-term assets  (74.1) (100.9) (214.8)    (228.1)
      Proceeds from sale of businesses         2.1     3.7    23.6       25.5
        Net Cash Used By Investing
         Activities                          (72.0)  (97.2) (191.2)    (202.6)

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing
     Activities
      Proceeds from the issuance of long-
       term debt                               1.1     1.0     1.2        2.5
      Principal payments on long-term debt    (0.2)   (0.2)   (3.7)      (2.1)
      Borrowings from DIP credit facility     30.5     -     105.5        -
      Principal payments on DIP credit
       facility                              (10.0)   (3.9) (110.2)     (10.0)
      Increase (decrease) in short-term
       debt                                    2.2    10.8   (17.1)       3.3
        Net Cash Provided From (Used By)
         Financing Activities                 23.6     7.7   (24.3)      (6.3)

      Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange
       Rate Fluctuations On Cash               1.6    (4.0)   24.1       12.5

        Increase (decrease) in Cash and
         Equivalents                          21.4   (11.2)   77.7       (7.6)

    Cash and equivalents at beginning of
     period                                  451.4   350.5   395.1      346.9

        Cash and Equivalents at End of
         Period                             $472.8  $339.3  $472.8     $339.3



               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 September 30, 2003
                                                    Adjustments

                                                            (Gain)/
                                                   Chapter  Loss
                                        Results      11      from
                                          From     Related  Divesti-    As
                                       Operations   Items   tures    Reported

    Net sales                           $1,346.4      $-     $-      $1,346.4
    Cost of products sold                1,095.8       -      -       1,095.8
      Gross margin                         250.6       -      -         250.6

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses               212.7       -      -         212.7
    Restructuring charges, net               8.1       -      -           8.1
    Adjustment of assets held for
     sale and other long-lived
     assets to fair value                    0.9       -      -           0.9
    Interest expense, net                   23.1       -      -          23.1
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses         -        25.7    -          25.7
    Other (income) expense, net             (3.7)      -      0.8        (2.9)

      Earnings (Loss) Before Income
       Taxes                                 9.5     (25.7)  (0.8)      (17.0)

    Income tax expense (benefit)            14.7      (2.1)  (0.1)       12.5

      Net Loss                             $(5.2)   $(23.6) $(0.7)     $(29.5)



               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)


                                      Nine Months ended September 30, 2003
                                                   Adjustments

                                                            (Gain)/
                                                 Chapter     Loss
                                     Results        11       from
                                       From       Related   Divesti-    As
                                    Operations     Items    tures    Reported

    Net sales                         $4,200.9        $-     $-      $4,200.9
    Cost of products sold              3,374.7         -      -       3,374.7
      Gross margin                       826.2         -      -         826.2

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses             667.7          -      -        667.7
    Restructuring charges, net            28.3          -      -         28.3
    Adjustment of assets held for
     sale and other long-lived
     assets to fair value                  4.5          -      -          4.5
    Interest expense, net                 74.4          -      -         74.4
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses       -          85.4     -         85.4
    Other (income) expense, net          (24.8)         -     7.9       (16.9)

      Earnings (Loss) Before Income
       Taxes                              76.1       (85.4)  (7.9)      (17.2)

    Income tax expense (benefit)          59.1        (6.3)  (1.2)       51.6

      Net Earnings (Loss)                $17.0      $(79.1) $(6.7)     $(68.8)



               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 September 30, 2002
                                                    Adjustments

                                                           (Gain)/
                                                   Chapter  Loss
                                        Results       11    from
                                         From      Related  Divesti-    As
                                       Operations   Items   tures   Reported

    Net sales                           $1,345.2      $-     $-      $1,345.2
    Cost of products sold                1,095.5       -      -       1,095.5
      Gross margin                         249.7       -      -         249.7

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses               206.4       -      -         206.4
    Restructuring charges, net              17.0       -      -          17.0
    Adjustment of assets held for
     sale and Other long-lived
     assets to fair value                   24.6       -      -          24.6
    Interest expense, net                   29.8       -      -          29.8
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses         -        33.4    -          33.4
    Other expense, net                       0.6       -      1.9         2.5

      Loss Before Income Taxes             (28.7)    (33.4)  (1.9)      (64.0)

    Income tax expense (benefit)            12.0      (2.7)   -           9.3
      Net Loss                            $(40.7)   $(30.7) $(1.9)     $(73.3)



               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)


                                  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002
                                              Adjustments

                                                                    (Gain)/
                                                                      Loss
                                           Results       Chapter 11   from
                                             From         Related    Divestit-
                                          Operations       Items      ures

    Net sales                                $4,133.6          $-      $-
    Cost of products sold                     3,331.3           -       -
      Gross margin                              802.3           -       -

    Selling, general and administrative
     expenses                                   623.6           -       -
    Restructuring charges, net                   28.0           -       -
    Adjustment of assets held for sale
     and other long-lived assets
     to fair value                               27.2           -       -
    Interest expense, net                        90.0           -       -
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses               -            76.4    -
    Other (income) expense, net                   0.5           -      (4.7)
      Earnings (Loss) Before Income
       Taxes and Cumulative Effect of
       Change in Accounting Principle            33.0         (76.4)    4.7

    Income tax expense (benefit)                 42.5          (5.9)    -
      Earnings (Loss) before Cumulative
       Effect of Change in Accounting
       Principle                                 (9.5)        (70.5)    4.7

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting principle, net of
     applicable income tax benefit                 -             -       -
      Net Earnings (Loss)                       $(9.5)       $(70.5)   $4.7



               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)


                                  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002
                                              Adjustments

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

    Net sales                                   $-       $-        $4,133.6
    Cost of products sold                        -        -         3,331.3
      Gross margin                               -        -           802.3

    Selling, general and administrative
     expenses                                    -        -           623.6
    Restructuring charges, net                   -        -            28.0
    Adjustment of assets held for sale
     and other long-lived assets to
     fair value                                  -        -            27.2
    Interest expense, net                        -        -            90.0
    Chapter 11 and Administration related
      reorganization expenses                    -        -            76.4
    Other (income) expense, net                  -        -            (4.2)
      Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
       and Cumulative Effect of Change
       in Accounting Principle                   -        -           (38.7)

    Income tax expense (benefit)                 -       23.2          59.8
      Earnings (Loss) before Cumulative
       Effect of Change in Accounting
       Principle                                 -      (23.2)        (98.5)

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting principle, net of
     applicable income tax benefit           1,417.9      -         1,417.9
      Net Earnings (Loss)                  $(1,417.9)  $(23.2)    $(1,516.4)




SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation




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