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Federal-Mogul Achieves Record Q3 Sales and Strong Profitability



Federal-Mogul Continues to Gain Global Market Share with Leading Technology and Innovation

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) today announced record third quarter sales and strong financial results versus the same period of 2010. Total sales were $1.7 billion, up 12%, on market share gains, higher volumes and favorable currency, versus the third quarter 2010. Gross margin was $263 million or 15.2% of sales, a $25 million increase over the third quarter of 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $172 million or 9.9% of sales in the quarter. Net income was $34 million or $0.34 per diluted share compared to $53 million or $0.53 per diluted share in Q3 2010. Net income of $34 million compares favorably to an adjusted net income of $29 million in Q3 2010 when excluding the non-cash OPEB curtailment gain recorded in Q3 of last year. Federal-Mogul's operational EBITDA(2) was $166 million in the third quarter 2011, or 9.6% of sales. This result reflects continued strong operating performance combined with additional investment in R&D and new program start-up costs to support market share growth in the original equipment business. Increases in capital investments and working capital were required to support volume and market share growth resulting in a cash outflow(3) of $(71) million.


($ millions)

Q3 2011


Q3 2010


B/(W)


Net Sales

$1,732


$1,544


$188


Gross Margin

263


238


25


SG&A Percent of Sales

9.9%


10.6%


0.7

pts.

Net Income (attributable to Federal-Mogul)

34


53


(19)


Adjusted Net Income (attributable to Federal-Mogul)(1)

34


29


5


EPS

0.34


0.53


(0.19)


Adjusted EPS

0.34


0.29


0.05


EBITDA(2)

166


164


2


Cash Flow(3)

$(71)


$10


$(81)





"Federal-Mogul's leading technology and innovation in the original equipment markets continues to be in high demand and we achieved all-time record third quarter sales while maintaining world-class quality and delivery performance and strong operating margins," said Jose Maria Alapont, Federal-Mogul president and chief executive officer.

"Federal-Mogul, during the quarter, attained higher volumes with newly launched innovative powertrain technologies that help automakers to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. The DuraBowl®, Elastoval II® and Monosteel® pistons, LKZ® oil control rings and IROX® engine bearings added significantly to revenue growth in mature markets and helped conquest new business opportunities in strategic growth markets such as China, India and Russia," Alapont explained.

Net sales increased $188 million, an increase of 12%, or 7% on a constant dollar basis, versus Q3 2010. Original equipment (OE) sales were up 19%, or 13% on a constant dollar basis. The 19% OE sales growth features increases in BRIC markets of 28%, with a 29% OE sales increase in China and a 35% increase in India. In the U.S. sales were up 10% and in Europe up 20%, driven by strong powertrain sales and favorable currency versus the same period of 2010. The global aftermarket business segment reported 1% higher sales, which includes three points of positive currency exchange impact, versus the same period of 2010. Aftermarket sales in Q3 included strong revenue increases in BRIC markets with China up 14% and India up 18%.

Federal-Mogul had a gross margin of $263 million or 15.2%, an increase of 11% versus $238 million recorded in Q3 2010. The company continues to operate efficiently and at higher utilization rates by delivering on higher sales demand in the original equipment markets. In addition, the company continues to gain incremental revenue for additional technological content and has been effective at recovering, through pricing, the changes associated with fluctuations in raw material costs.

The company's selling, general and administrative costs were $172 million or 9.9% of sales in Q3 2011, down from 10.6% of sales in Q3 2010. The company continues to place a strong emphasis on operating performance in order to effectively allocate resources to advanced technology development and fast-growth-market expansion. SG&A expenses have improved by more than 5 percentage points since 2005 as a result of the company's actions to improve global efficiency.

Federal-Mogul reported operational EBITDA of $166 million, or 9.6% of sales in Q3 2011, another strong quarter of profitable performance. The EBITDA result in Q3 reflects the company's solid operating profitability which enabled further investments in market share growth, expanded aftermarket distribution and sales capability in growth markets and intensified R&D on leading innovations to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance vehicle safety.

Federal-Mogul continues to implement initiatives to strengthen EBITDA including reducing raw material costs through competitive supply agreements, sourcing a higher proportion of mid-range aftermarket products, increasing existing site manufacturing capacity and investing in additional best cost locations.

Federal-Mogul had net income of $34 million or $0.34 earnings per diluted share in Q3 2011 which compares favorably to an adjusted net income of $29 million in Q3 2010, when excluding $24 million of non-cash income from OPEB curtailment gains.

The company continues to invest in new program launches and other business development actions to support OE sales growth and new mid-range and private label product lines for the global aftermarket. In support of current and future OE, OES and aftermarket programs, the company invested $105 million in capital expenditures in the quarter. These combined actions resulted in a cash outflow of $(71) million in Q3 2011. Federal-Mogul maintained its $1.5 billion liquidity including a $0.5 billion undrawn revolver and $1.0 billion in cash at the end of Q3 2011.

"Federal-Mogul delivered again on its commitment to develop sustainable global profitable growth through leading technology, innovation and strong financial performance. Our record Q3 sales, strong EBITDA and net income results show our ability to efficiently utilize existing global capacity to satisfy increasing demand. We simultaneously invested in the development of the business to increase market share and position the company to capitalize on growth in developing markets," said Alapont.

(1) Adjusted net income is defined as net income attributable to Federal-Mogul before OPEB curtailments gains.

(2) Operational EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and certain items such as restructuring and impairment charges, Chapter 11 and U.K. Administration related reorganization expenses, gains or losses on the sales of businesses, expense associated with U.S. based funded pension plans and OPEB curtailment gains or losses.

(3) Cash flow is equal to net cash provided from operating activities less net cash used by investing activities.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain and safety solutions to the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, commercial, aerospace, marine, rail and off-road vehicles; industrial, agricultural and power generation equipment; as well as the worldwide aftermarket. Federal-Mogul's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, and global distribution network deliver world-class products, brands and services at a competitive cost. The company's sustainable global profitable growth strategy creates value for its employees, customers and shareholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs approximately 45,000 people in 35 countries.

Federal-Mogul's aftermarket products are sold under a variety of well-known brands, including: Abex®, AE®, ANCO®, Beral®, Carter®, Champion®, FP Diesel®, Fel-Pro®, Ferodo®, Glyco®, Goetze®, MOOG®, National®, Necto®, Nural®, Payen®, Precision®, Sealed Power®, Speed-Pro® and Wagner®. All Federal-Mogul trademarks are owned by Federal-Mogul Corporation, or one or more of its subsidiaries, in one or more countries. Visit the company's website 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, fluctuations in domestic or foreign vehicle production, fluctuations in the demand for vehicles containing our products, 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 general global and regional economic conditions.

Federal-Mogul does not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

*Please note accent over 'e' in Jose Maria Alapont

CONTACT:

Jim Burke (248) 354-4530 for media questions


David Pouliot (248) 354-7967 for investor questions



FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)









Three Months Ended

September 30


Nine Months Ended

September 30


2011

2010


2011

2010


(Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)







Net sales

$  1,732

$  1,544


$  5,256

$  4,631

Cost of products sold

(1,469)

(1,306)


(4,415)

(3,865)







Gross margin

263

238


841

766







Selling, general and administrative expenses

(172)

(164)


(522)

(516)

OPEB curtailment gains

-

24


-

28

Interest expense, net

(32)

(32)


(95)

(98)

Amortization expense

(12)

(12)


(36)

(37)

Equity earnings of non-consolidated affiliates

7

6


27

24

Restructuring expense, net

(3)

(1)


(4)

(7)

Other (expense) income, net

(6)

1


(17)

(22)







Income before income taxes

45

60


194

138

Income tax expense

(9)

(6)


(40)

(18)







Net income

36

54


154

120

Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(2)

(1)


(4)

(4)







Net income attributable to Federal-Mogul

$  34

$  53


$  150

$  116













Income per common share:






Basic

$  0.34

$  0.54


$  1.52

$  1.17

Diluted

$  0.34

$  0.53


$  1.51

$  1.17














FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Consolidated Balance Sheets



(Unaudited)

September 30

2011

December 31

2010


(Millions of Dollars)

ASSETS



Current assets:



Cash and equivalents

$  931

$  1,105

Accounts receivable, net

1,195

1,075

Inventories, net

1,003

847

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

226

244

Total current assets

3,355

3,271




Property, plant and equipment, net

1,885

1,802

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

1,424

1,431

Definite-lived intangible assets, net

447

484

Investments in non-consolidated affiliates

227

210

Other noncurrent assets

95

98





$  7,433

$  7,296




LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



Current liabilities:



Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt

$  90

$  73

Accounts payable

750

660

Accrued liabilities

405

428

Current portion of postemployment benefit liability

47

47

Other current liabilities

169

143

Total current liabilities

1,461

1,351




Long-term debt

2,744

2,752

Postemployment benefits

1,137

1,172

Long-term portion of deferred income taxes

469

470

Other accrued liabilities

174

186




Shareholders' equity:



Preferred stock ($.01 par value; 90,000,000 authorized shares; none issued)

-

-

Common stock ($.01 par value; 450,100,000 authorized shares;

  100,500,000 issued shares; 98,904,500 outstanding shares as of

  September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010)

1

1

Additional paid-in capital, including warrants

2,150

2,150

Accumulated deficit

(202)

(352)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(583)

(505)

Treasury stock, at cost

(17)

(17)

Total Federal-Mogul shareholders' equity

1,349

1,277

Noncontrolling interests

99

88

Total shareholders' equity

1,448

1,365





$  7,433

$  7,296







FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)






Nine Months Ended
September 30


2011

2010


(Millions of Dollars)

Cash Provided From (Used By) Operating Activities



Net income

$  154

$  120

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from (used by) operating activities:



Depreciation and amortization

212

244

Restructuring expense, net

4

7

Payments against restructuring liabilities

(19)

(26)

Payments to settle non-debt liabilities subject to compromise, net

(1)

(16)

Equity earnings of non-consolidated affiliates

(27)

(24)

Cash dividends received from non-consolidated affiliates

14

27

Change in postemployment benefits, excluding OPEB curtailment gains

(30)

(23)

OPEB curtailment gains

-

(28)

Loss on Venezuelan currency devaluation

-

20

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

-

(2)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



Accounts receivable

(132)

(188)

Inventories

(171)

(36)

Accounts payable

90

117

Other assets and liabilities

30

63

Net Cash Provided From Operating Activities

124

255




Cash Provided From (Used By) Investing Activities



Expenditures for property, plant and equipment

(282)

(166)

Payments to acquire business

-

(39)

Net proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment

-

2

Net Cash Used By Investing Activities

(282)

(203)

Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing Activities



Principal payments on term loans

(22)

(22)

Decrease in other long-term debt

(3)

(2)

Increase in short-term debt

19

4

Net remittances on servicing of factoring arrangements

-

(13)

Net Cash Used By Financing Activities

(6)

(33)




Effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on cash

(10)

17

Effect of Venezuelan currency devaluation on cash

-

(16)

Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on cash

(10)

1




(Decrease) increase in cash and equivalents

(174)

20




Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

1,105

1,034




Cash and equivalents at end of period

$  931

$  1,054




FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

































Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended





September 30



September 30





2011



2010



2011



2010





Millions of Dollars















Net Income

$

36


$

54


$

154


$

120

Depreciation and amortization


73



82



212



244

Interest expense, net


32



32



95



98

Expense associated with U.S. based funded pension plans


11



13



33



39

Restructuring expense, net


3



1



4



7

Adjustment of assets to fair value


-



(1)



3



7

OPEB curtailment gains


-



(24)



-



(28)

Income tax expense


9



6



40



18

Other



2



1



3



(4)

Operational EBITDA

$

166


$

164


$

544


$

501





























Net Income Attributable to Federal-Mogul

$

34


$

53


$

150


$

116

OPEB curtailment gains


-



(24)



-



(28)

Adjusted Net income Attributable to Federal-Mogul

$

34


$

29


$

150


$

88





























Cash Flow












Net cash provided from operating activities

$

34


$

78


$

124


$

255

Net cash used by investing activities


(105)



(68)



(282)



(203)




$

(71)


$

10


$

(158)


$

52





























Management believes that Operational EBITDA most closely approximates the cash flow associated with the operational earnings of the Company and uses Operational EBITDA to measure the performance of its operations. Operational EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and certain items such as restructuring and impairment charges, Chapter 11 and U.K. Administration related reorganization expenses, gains or losses on the sales of businesses, expense associated with U.S. based funded pension plans and OPEB curtailment gains or losses.