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Delco Remy International Announces Third Quarter Operating Results

    ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Delco Remy International, Inc., a
leading worldwide manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive electrical and
drivetrain/powertrain products, today announced its financial performance for
the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2003.
    In the third quarter of 2003, the Company reported Net Sales of
$263.5 million and Operating Income of $22.2 million. Compared to the third
quarter of 2002, this represents a Sales increase of $5.7 million, or
2.2 percent, and Operating Income improvement of $3.1 million, or
16.2 percent. Operating Income in the third quarter of 2003 included a
$2.7 million restructuring charge.
    For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, Net Sales of $792.2 million
increased $15.7 million, or 2.0 percent, over the comparable period of 2002.
For the first nine months of 2003, Operating Income of $20.6 million includes
a $47.3 million restructuring charge, compared with Operating Income of
$65.3 million in 2002, which included a $4.4 million post-employment benefit
curtailment gain.
    Commenting on these results, Thomas J. Snyder, President and CEO stated:
"In the third quarter the Company continued the solid progress reported in the
second quarter as we realize the benefits of our cost reduction and
restructuring actions. Competitive wins in the marketplace generated year over
year sales growth, offsetting continued general market softness."

    Performance Highlights:
    Sales in the third quarter of 2003 and nine months ended September 30,
2003 increased, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to new business
in the Automotive OE and Electrical Aftermarket and the favorable impact of
foreign currency exchange, which more than offset lower industry volume.
    Gross Profit in the third quarter of 2003 increased 12.0 percent, or
$5.3 million, from the comparable period of 2002 due to sales growth and the
realization of benefits from the cost reduction and restructuring actions.
These improvements more than offset the adverse effects of new program launch
costs and unfavorable product mix.
    Cash provided by operating activities was $16.3 million in the third
quarter of 2003 compared with $3.7 million in the third quarter of 2002.  This
improvement reflected higher operating income net of non-cash charges and
reduced accounts receivable and inventory during the quarter.  Cash used in
operating activities of $11.9 million in the first nine months of 2003 was
driven primarily by an increase in working capital and restructuring payments.

    Other Items:
    On October 3, 2003, the Company amended its senior credit facility. The
amended facility consists of a $60 million term loan facility and a
$190 million secured, asset based revolving credit facility. Proceeds from the
term loan were used to reduce the outstanding debt under the prior revolving
credit facility, thereby increasing the Company's total borrowing capacity
under its amended senior credit facility by approximately
$60 million.
    Commenting on the outlook for the fourth quarter, Snyder said, "Due to
normal seasonality, sales and income will be lower on a sequential basis.
However, with the ongoing cost benefits of the restructuring actions, the
significant year over year improvement noted in the last two quarters will
continue into the fourth quarter of 2003."

    Third Quarter Conference Call:
    Delco Remy's executive management team will conduct a live conference call
on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss
additional details regarding the Company's performance for the third quarter
and the outlook for 2003. The call may be accessed by dialing 888-428-4472 ten
minutes prior to the start of the presentation.  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 705096.

    About Delco Remy:
    Delco Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, is a
leading designer, manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of electrical,
drivetrain/powertrain and related products and core exchange services for
automobiles and light trucks, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-
duty off-road and industrial applications. It 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:
    Statements in this press announcement, which are not historical, are
forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future
financial results, acquisitions, additional financing requirements,
development of new products and services, the effect of competitive products
or pricing, the effect of economic conditions, and other uncertainties
detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

    Investor Relations:       David E. Stoll      765-778-6523
                              Keri Webb           765-778-6602
    Delco Remy Web Site:      http://www.delcoremy.com


                        DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL INC.
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                 (Unaudited)
                                (In millions)

                                Three Month Period      Nine Month Period
                                Ended September 30      Ended September 30

                                2003          2002      2003          2002

    Net sales                  $263.5        $257.8    $792.2        $776.5
    Cost of goods sold          214.2         213.8     648.5         643.3
    Gross profit                 49.3          44.0     143.7         133.2

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses     24.4          24.9      75.8          72.3
    Restructuring charges
     (credits)                    2.7             -      47.3          (4.4)
    Operating income             22.2          19.1      20.6          65.3
    Interest expense            (15.5)        (12.9)    (46.4)        (42.2)

    Income (loss) from
     continuing operations
     before income taxes,
     minority interest, loss
     from unconsolidated joint
     ventures and cumulative
     effect of change in
     accounting principle         6.7           6.2     (25.8)         23.1
    Income tax expense            1.9           2.2      12.1           8.1
    Minority interest            (1.5)         (1.3)     (2.2)         (4.8)
    Loss from unconsolidated
     joint ventures              (0.2)         (1.2)     (5.9)         (2.7)

    Net income (loss) from
     continuing operations before
     cumulative effect of change
     in accounting principle      3.1           1.5     (46.0)          7.5

    Discontinued operations:
    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of tax      (0.4)        (12.6)     (4.9)        (22.2)
    Gain (loss) on disposal
     of businesses, net of tax      -          (3.5)      2.4         (26.5)
    Net loss from discontinued
     operations                  (0.4)        (16.1)     (2.5)        (48.7)

    Cumulative effect of change
     in accounting principle, net   -             -         -         (74.2)

    Net income (loss)             2.7         (14.6)    (48.5)       (115.4)

    Accretion for redemption
     of preferred stock           8.5           7.4      24.4          21.8

    Net loss attributable to
     common stockholders        $(5.8)       $(22.0)   $(72.9)      $(137.2)

    EBITDA:

    Income (loss) before tax     $6.7          $6.2    $(25.8)        $23.1
    Interest expense             15.5          12.9      46.4          42.2
    Depreciation and
     amortization                 5.3           6.8      18.1          19.9
    Restructuring charges
     (credits)                    2.7             -      47.3          (4.4)
    EBITDA                      $30.2         $25.9     $86.0         $80.8

    EBITDA is not a measure of performance under accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States (GAAP).The Company believes EBITDA is
a meaningful measure of performance that is commonly utilized in the industry
to analyze operating performance, liquidity and entity valuation. EBITDA
should not be construed as income from operations, net income or net cash flow
from operating activities as determined by GAAP.


                        DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL INC.
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (In millions)

                                             September 30          December 31
                                                2003                   2002
                                             (unaudited)
    Assets
     Current Assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                 $12.0                 $12.4
      Trade accounts receivable, net            164.3                 143.0
      Inventories                               303.8                 281.0
      Assets of discontinued operations             -                  40.5
      Other current assets                       42.7                  41.3
       Total Current Assets                     522.8                 518.2

     Property and equipment, net                129.0                 157.0
     Goodwill, net                              121.4                 119.0
     Deferred financing costs                    14.3                  17.3
     Other assets                                37.4                  41.3

     Total Assets                              $824.9                $852.8

    Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
    Current Liabilities
    Accounts payable                           $137.6                $138.5
    Accrued restructuring charges                12.1                   5.2
    Other accrued liabilities                    97.7                  75.2
    Liabilities of discontinued operations          -                  17.2
    Short-term debt                              35.8                  30.2
    Total Current Liabilities                   283.2                 266.3

    Long-term debt                              598.7                 596.4
    Accrued restructuring charges                 7.7                   4.7
    Other noncurrent liabilities                 44.7                  50.2

    Minority interest in subsidiaries            20.3                  17.8
    Redeemable preferred stock                  298.5                 274.1

    Stockholders' Deficit                      (428.2)               (356.7)

    Total Liabilities and
     Stockholders' Deficit                     $824.9                $852.8


                        DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL INC.
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (Unaudited)
                                (In millions)

                                                              Nine Months
                                                           Ended September 30
                                                          2003            2002

    Operating activities:
     Net loss attributable to common stockholders       $(72.9)       $(137.2)
     Adjustments to reconcile net loss attributable to
    common stockholders to net cash (used in)
    provided by operating activities:
    Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle      -           74.2
    Loss from discontinued operations                      4.9           22.2
    Loss (gain) on disposal of businesses                 (2.4)          26.5
    Depreciation and amortization                         18.1           19.9
    Accretion for redemption of preferred stock           24.4           21.8
    Change in net working capital, net of acquisitions
    and restructuring charges                            (24.6)          (8.9)
    Restructuring charges (credits)                       47.3           (4.4)
    Cash payments for restructuring charges              (14.4)         (13.8)
    Other, net                                             7.7            9.1

     Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
      of continuing operations                           (11.9)           9.4

     Investing activities:
     Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                   (9.6)         (13.9)
     Net proceeds on sale of businesses                   27.9              -
     Purchases of property and equipment                 (15.0)         (13.5)
     Investments in joint ventures                           -           (3.0)

     Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
      of continuing operations                             3.3          (30.4)

     Financing activities:
     Net borrowings under revolving line of credit
      and other                                           11.1           37.9
     Deferred financing costs                                -           (8.0)
     Distributions to minority interests                     -           (1.8)

     Net cash provided by financing activities
      of continuing operations                            11.1           28.1

     Effect of exchange rate changes on cash               0.4            1.3

     Cash flows of discontinued operations                (3.3)         (20.4)

     Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents            (0.4)         (12.0)
     Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     12.4           22.6

     Cash and cash equivalents at end of period          $12.0          $10.6


SOURCE Delco Remy International, Inc.




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