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Delphi Reports Improved Second Quarter Results

TROY, Mich., July 17 Delphi Corp. today reported a 29 percent year-over-year increase in earnings for the second quarter of 2002 as the company benefited from a 5.4 percent improvement in revenue combined with operating cost reductions resulting from ongoing restructuring and cost containment initiatives.

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    "Non-GM revenue grew 13 percent versus the same period last year, which contributed to solid results for the quarter," said Delphi Chairman, CEO and President J.T. Battenberg III. "In 2001 and early 2002, we announced restructuring plans to re-size the company to benefit from an anticipated rebound. Our continued restructuring, portfolio transformation and customer diversification initiatives are on track to yield improved results."

    • Second Quarter 2002 financial highlights:
    • Revenue of $7.3 billion (up 5.4 percent from $6.9 billion in Q2 2001)
    • Non-GM revenue at 34 percent of total revenue for the quarter at $2.5

    billion (up 13 percent from $2.2 billion in Q2 2001)
    • Net income of $220 million (up 29 percent from $171 million(1) in Q2 2001)
    • Net income margin of 3 percent (compared to 2.5 percent(1) in Q2 2001)
    • Earnings per share of $0.39, at the high end of our June 25, 2002 guidance and in-line with Thomson First Call consensus estimates
    • Continued strong operating cash flow of $398 million (2), up 28 percent from Q2 2001

    "We experienced strong growth in our non-GM revenue during the quarter as several previously announced customer programs began ramping up to volume production levels," said Delphi Chief Financial Officer Alan S. Dawes. "Our leading edge Recognition(TM) occupant sensing system, new rear seat entertainment systems, diesel common rail injection and new aftermarket sales channels all made an impact in the quarter."

    Dawes also reported that operating cash flow remained strong during the quarter enabling the company to make a $400 million contribution to its U.S. hourly employee pension plan and fund employee separation programs associated with its restructuring plans.

    Restructuring Update

    During Q2 2002 Delphi further reduced its global workforce by 1,250 as part of its previously announced restructuring.

    "These and other restructuring actions helped Delphi to offset increased healthcare and pension costs and improve our gross margin by 0.3 percent," said Dawes.

    To-date, Delphi has completed approximately 75 percent of the 2002 plan, which called for the reduction of 6,100 global positions by the end of March 2003. During the quarter, Delphi utilized $58 million cash to fund separation programs and other restructuring actions related to the Q1 2002 restructuring charge of $150 million after-tax.

    "When completed, the combined effects of Delphi's 2001 and 2002 restructuring plans are expected to reduce global employment by 17,540," said Dawes.

    Portfolio Actions

    On July 16, 2002, Delphi announced its intent to wind down its global generator business. Details of the wind down plan are being developed and discussed with customers, suppliers and employees.

    "Immediate actions are being taken to reduce administrative and support costs associated with this product line. Capital and engineering expenses will be allocated only to maintain existing customer programs," said Dawes. "During 2001 and in Q1 2002 we established reserves to resolve the status of this product line and believe these reserves are adequate to cover costs associated with the wind down."

    3Q 2002 Outlook

    Dawes said third quarter 2002 revenue and earnings are expected to be comparable to Q3 2001. "Revenue is expected to range between $6.2 billion and $6.3 billion in the third quarter and net income is expected to be between $30 and $45 million. Cash flow is forecast between $50 and $150 million," he said.

    "This third quarter outlook reflects continued strong year-over-year non- GM sales growth offset by the impact of changes in mix and packaging at our largest customer. The market remains intensely competitive and vehicle affordability pressure is resulting in lower Delphi content per vehicle," said Dawes. "These factors present a greater challenge at the reduced volume level traditionally experienced in the third quarter."

    Additional Information

    As is customary, Delphi today will file its 10Q for the second quarter 2002. Delphi Chairman J.T. Battenberg III and CFO Alan Dawes will also sign and submit attestations to the accuracy of Delphi's 2001 annual report on Form 10-K, its proxy statement and its 2002 quarterly financial reports in accordance with new Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.

    A briefing concerning second quarter results for news media representatives, institutional investors and security analysts will be held at 11 a.m. EDT today. To participate in the briefing, call 800-513-1181 (International: 952-556-2826) up to fifteen minutes prior to the start time and ask to be connected to the Delphi conference call. For the general public, the briefing will be simultaneously audio webcast from the Investor Relations page of www.delphi.com .

    For more information about Delphi and its operating subsidiaries, visit Delphi's Virtual Press Room at www.delphi.com/vpr .

    Forward Looking Statements

    The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. All statements contained or incorporated in this press release which address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future (including statements relating to future sales or earnings expectations, savings expected as a result of our global restructurings or other initiatives, portfolio restructuring plans, volume growth, awarded sales contracts and earnings per share expectations or statements expressing general optimism about future operating results) are forward-looking statements. These statements are made on the basis of management's views and assumptions; as a result, there can be no assurance that management's expectations will necessarily come to pass. Principal important factors, risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include: our ability to increase non-GM sales and achieve the labor benefits expected from our separation from GM; our ability to retain GM business; potential increases in our warranty costs; our ability to successfully implement our global restructuring plans, including our planned 2002 portfolio restructuring; our ability to successfully implement our new markets initiative and achieve the benefits anticipated by such strategy; our ability to enter into definitive agreements to sell or wind down our generator and instrumentation businesses and make satisfactory arrangements with respect to antitrust matters, the labor force, customers of such businesses and other matters; changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political environment in the markets in which we operate; the impact of possible terrorist attacks which could exacerbate other risks to our business such as incremental costs, slowed production or interruptions in the transportation system; financial or market declines of our customers or significant business partners; labor disruptions or material shortages; the level of competition in the markets in which we operate; the cyclical nature of the automotive industry, including significant downturns in the automobile production rate; costs relating to legal and administrative proceedings; changes in laws or regulations affecting our business; our ability to realize cost savings expected to offset price reductions; our ability to make pension and other post-retirement payments at levels anticipated by management; our ability to protect and assert patent and other intellectual property rights; our ability to successfully exit non-performing businesses and absorb contingent liabilities related to divestitures and facility closures; our ability to complete and integrate acquisitions; changes in technology and technological risks; our ability to provide high quality products at competitive prices, to develop new products to meet changing consumer preferences and to meet changing vehicle manufacturers' supply requirements on a timely, cost-effective basis; and other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Delphi does not intend or assume any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.

    • (1) Adjusted for goodwill amortization of $7 million after-tax.
    • (2) Before dividends, pension contributions, true-ups and restructuring related cash payout of $71 million.

    HIGHLIGHTS (PRO FORMA RESULTS)

    THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 COMPARISON

    SEE FOOTNOTES BELOW FOR AN EXPLANATION OF ADJUSTMENTS TO OUR UNAUDITED GAAP OPERATING RESULTS USED IN CALCULATING OUR PRO FORMA RESULTS.

                                                          Three Months Ended
                                                                June 30,
                                                          2002           2001
                                                          (in millions, except
                                                            per share amounts)
        Net sales:
            General Motors and affiliates               $4,818         $4,724
            Other customers                              2,504          2,220
                Total net sales                          7,322          6,944
    
        Less operating expenses:
            Cost of sales, excluding items listed below  6,332          6,024
            Selling, general and administrative            361            363
            Depreciation and amortization                  247            245  (a)
        Operating income                                   382            312  (a)
    
        Less interest expense                               47             56
        Other income, net                                    8              9
        Income before income taxes                         343            265  (a)
        Less income tax expense                            123             94  (a)
    
        Net income                                        $220           $171  (a)
    
        Gross margin                                      13.5%          13.2%
    
        Net income margin                                  3.0%           2.5% (a)
    
    
    
        Basic and diluted earnings per share,
         561 million (basic) and 569 million (diluted)
         shares outstanding, respectively, in 2002 and
         560 million (basic) and 565 million (diluted)
         shares outstanding, respectively, in 2001       $0.39          $0.30  (a)
    
    
    
  • (a) In accordance with new accounting rules, we stopped amortizing goodwill effective January 1, 2002. For ease of comparison and consistency, we have excluded 2001 goodwill amortization of $9 million ($7 million after- tax). Including this item, depreciation and amortization was $254 million, operating income was $303 million, income before income taxes was $256 million, income tax expense was $92 million, net income was $164 million, and basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.29.

    HIGHLIGHTS (PRO FORMA RESULTS)

    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 COMPARISON

    SEE FOOTNOTES BELOW FOR AN EXPLANATION OF ADJUSTMENTS TO OUR UNAUDITED GAAP OPERATING RESULTS USED IN CALCULATING OUR PRO FORMA RESULTS.

                                                            Six Months Ended
                                                                 June 30,
                                                           2002          2001
                                                           (in millions, except
                                                             per share amounts)
        Net sales:
            General Motors and affiliates                $9,302        $9,090
            Other customers                               4,708         4,389
                Total net sales                          14,010        13,479
    
        Less operating expenses:
            Cost of sales, excluding items listed below  12,184  (a)   11,925
            Selling, general and administrative             723           741
            Depreciation and amortization                   491           493  (b)
        Operating income                                    612  (a)      320  (b)
    
        Less interest expense                                95           112
        Other income, net                                    18            24  (b)
        Income before income taxes                          535  (a)      232  (b)
        Less income tax expense                             192  (a)       81  (b)
    
        Net income                                         $343  (a)     $151  (b)
    
        Gross margin                                       13.0% (a)     11.5%
        Net income margin                                   2.4% (a)      1.1% (b)
    
    
        Basic earnings per share, 561 million and
         560 million shares outstanding in
         2002 and 2001, respectively                      $0.61  (a)    $0.27  (b)
        Diluted earnings per share, 568 million and
         565 million shares outstanding in
         2002 and 2001, respectively                      $0.60  (a)    $0.27  (b)
    
    
    • (a) Excludes the net restructuring and product line charges of $262 million ($174 million after-tax). Including these items, cost of sales was $12,221 million, operating income was $350 million, income before income taxes was $273 million, income tax expense was $104 million, net income was $169 million and basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.30.
    • (b) Excludes the restructuring and impairment charges of $617 million ($404 million after-tax). In addition, in accordance with new accounting rules, we stopped amortizing goodwill effective January 1, 2002. For ease of comparison and consistency, we have excluded 2001 goodwill amortization of $15 million ($12 million after-tax). Including these items, depreciation and amortization was $571 million, operating loss was $294 million, other income, net was $6 million, loss before income taxes was $400 million, income tax benefit was $135 million, net loss was $265 million, and basic and diluted loss per share was $0.47.
                            HIGHLIGHTS (PRO FORMA RESULTS)
    
                               Sector Financial Results
    
    

    SEE FOOTNOTES BELOW FOR AN EXPLANATION OF ADJUSTMENTS TO OUR UNAUDITED GAAP OPERATING RESULTS USED IN CALCULATING OUR PRO FORMA RESULTS.

                                            Three Months Ended June 30,
    
                                                             2002       2001
                      Sector              2002     2001   Operating  Operating
                                          Sales    Sales    Income     Income
                                                            (Loss)     (Loss)
                                                    (in millions)
        Electronics & Mobile Communication
          Mobile MultiMedia                $94     $102       $(4)      $(7)
          Other Electronics &
           Mobile Communication          1,234    1,167       143       109  (c)
              Total                      1,328    1,269       139       102  (c)
    
        Safety, Thermal &
         Electrical Architecture         2,596    2,404       187       130  (c)
    
        Dynamics & Propulsion            3,488    3,378        78       123  (c)
    
        Other                              (90)    (107)      (22)      (43) (c)
    
              Total                     $7,322   $6,944      $382      $312  (c)
    
    
                                                   Six Months Ended June 30,
    
                                                             2002       2001
                      Sector              2002     2001   Operating  Operating
                                          Sales    Sales    Income     Income
                                                            (Loss)     (Loss)
                                                     (in millions)
        Electronics & Mobile Communication
          Mobile MultiMedia               $180     $213      $(10)     $(10)
          Other Electronics &
           Mobile Communication          2,378    2,258       254 (a)   178 (b)(c)
              Total                      2,558    2,471       244 (a)   168 (b)(c)
    
        Safety, Thermal &
         Electrical Architecture         4,943    4,652       322 (a)   180 (b)(c)
    
        Dynamics & Propulsion            6,700    6,555        86 (a)    26 (b)(c)
    
        Other                             (191)    (199)      (40)(a)   (54)(b)(c)
    
              Total                    $14,010  $13,479      $612 (a)  $320 (b)(c)
    
    
    • (a) Excludes the net restructuring and product line charges of $20 million for Electronics & Mobile Communication, $101 million for Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture, $126 million for Dynamics & Propulsion and $15 million for Other.
    • (b) Excludes the restructuring and asset impairment charges of $78 million for Electronics & Mobile Communication, $214 million for Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture, $280 million for Dynamics & Propulsion and $27 million for Other.
    • (c) For comparative purposes, the three months ended June 30, 2001 excludes goodwill amortization of $9 million with $1 million for Electronics & Mobile Communication, $3 million for Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture, $4 million for Dynamics & Propulsion and $1 million for Other. The six months ended June 30, 2001 excludes goodwill amortization of $15 million with $2 million for Electronics & Mobile Communication, $4 million for Safety, Thermal & Electrical Architecture, $7 million for Dynamics & Propulsion and $2 million for Other.
                            HIGHLIGHTS (PRO FORMA RESULTS)
    
                           Liquidity and Capital Resources
    
    

    SEE FOOTNOTES BELOW FOR AN EXPLANATION OF ADJUSTMENTS TO OUR UNAUDITED GAAP OPERATING RESULTS USED IN CALCULATING OUR PRO FORMA RESULTS.

        BALANCE SHEET DATA:
        (in millions)                June 30,   March 31,  December 31,   June 30,
                                       2002       2002         2001          2001
    
    
            Cash and cash equivalents  $753       $697         $757          $689
    
            Debt                      3,662      3,303        3,353         3,388
    
                Net liquidity       $(2,909)   $(2,606)     $(2,596)      $(2,699)
    
            Total stockholders'
             equity                  $2,439 (a) $2,221 (a)   $2,312 (a)    $3,311
    
    
        RECONCILIATION OF NET LIQUIDITY:
        (in millions)
    
        Net liquidity at December 31, 2001                      $(2,596)
    
            Net income                                343 (b)
                Depreciation and amortization         491
                Capital expenditures                 (461)
                Other, net                            210 (b)
            Operating cash flow
             less capital expenditures                              583  (b)
            Pension contribution                                   (400)
            Cash paid for restructuring
             and product line charges                              (245) (b)(c)
            Amount paid to GM for
             separation related obligations                        (143)
            Dividends and other non-operating                      (108)
    
        Net liquidity at June 30, 2002                          $(2,909)
    
    
    • (a) Includes a pension charge to equity of $830 million after-tax. Excluding this pension charge, stockholders' equity would be $3,269 million as of June 30, 2002, $3,051 million as of March 31, 2002 and $3,142 million as of December 31, 2001.
    • (b) Excludes the impact of the first quarter 2002 net restructuring and product line charges of $262 million ($174 million after-tax). Total cash outflows associated with the 2002 charges and 2001 product line impairment charges are expected to be $275 million, of which $131 million was paid in the first six months of 2002.
    • (c) Total cash outflows associated with the 2001 restructuring charge were $457 million, of which $114 million was paid in the first six months of 2002.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (a)
    
                                                  Three Months Ended June 30,
                                                      2002          2001
                                           (in millions, except per share amounts)
    
        Net sales:
          General Motors and affiliates             $4,818        $4,724
          Other customers                            2,504         2,220
            Total net sales                          7,322         6,944
    
        Operating expenses:
          Cost of sales, excluding
           items listed below                        6,332         6,024
          Selling, general and administrative          361           363
          Depreciation and amortization                247           254
            Total operating expenses                 6,940         6,641
    
        Operating income                               382           303
        Less interest expense                           47            56
        Other income, net                                8             9
        Income before income taxes                     343           256
        Income tax expense                             123            92
    
        Net income                                    $220          $164
    
          Earnings per share
            Basic and diluted                        $0.39         $0.29
    
    
  • (a) Prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, on an unaudited basis.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (a)
    
                                                    Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                      2002          2001
                                           (in millions, except per share amounts)
    
        Net sales:
          General Motors and affiliates             $9,302        $9,090
          Other customers                            4,708         4,389
            Total net sales                         14,010        13,479
    
        Operating expenses:
          Cost of sales, excluding
           items listed below                       12,221        11,925
          Selling, general and administrative          723           741
          Depreciation and amortization                491           571
          Restructuring                                225           536
            Total operating expenses                13,660        13,773
    
        Operating income (loss)                        350          (294)
        Less interest expense                           95           112
        Other income, net                               18             6
        Income (loss) before income taxes              273          (400)
        Income tax expense (benefit)                   104          (135)
    
        Net income (loss)                             $169         $(265)
    
          Earnings (loss) per share
            Basic and diluted                        $0.30        $(0.47)
    
    
  • (a) Prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, on an unaudited basis.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (a)
    
                                                  June 30,       December 31,
                                                    2002             2001
                                                        (in millions)
                        ASSETS
        Current assets:
            Cash and cash equivalents               $753             $757
            Accounts receivable, net:
                General Motors and affiliates      3,320            2,829
                Other customers                    2,104            1,778
              Inventories, net                     1,703            1,621
              Deferred income taxes                  344              319
              Prepaid expenses and other             178              194
                    Total current assets           8,402            7,498
    
        Long-term assets:
            Property, net                          5,794            5,724
            Deferred income taxes                  3,079            3,152
            Goodwill, net                            674              630
            Other                                  1,611            1,598
        Total assets                             $19,560          $18,602
    
            LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
        Current liabilities:
            Notes payable and current portion of
             long-term debt                       $1,598           $1,270
            Accounts payable                       3,337            2,779
            Restructuring obligations                 80              121
            Accrued liabilities                    1,737            1,680
                Total current liabilities          6,752            5,850
    
        Long-term liabilities:
            Long-term debt                         2,064            2,083
            Pension benefits                       1,898            2,146
            Postretirement benefits
             other than pensions                   4,943            4,702
            Other                                  1,464            1,509
                Total liabilities                 17,121           16,290
    
        Stockholders' equity:
            Common stock, $0.01 par value,
             1,350 million shares authorized,
             565 million shares issued
             in 2002 and 2001                          6                6
            Additional paid-in capital             2,446            2,450
            Retained earnings                      1,434            1,343
            Minimum pension liability               (830)            (830)
            Accumulated other comprehensive
             loss, excluding minimum
             pension liability                      (519)            (567)
        Treasury stock, at cost                      (98)             (90)
        Total stockholders' equity                 2,439            2,312
        Total liabilities and
         stockholders' equity                    $19,560          $18,602
    
    
  • (a) Prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, on an unaudited basis.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (a)
    
                                                       Six Months Ended
                                                            June 30,
                                                       2002          2001
                                                         (in millions)
    
        Cash flows from operating activities:
            Net income (loss)                          $169         $(265)
            Adjustments to reconcile net income
             (loss) to net cash provided by
             operating activities:
            Depreciation and amortization,
             excluding amortization of goodwill         491           556
            Amortization of goodwill                      -            15
            Deferred income taxes                        36          (233)
            Restructuring                               225           536
            Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
              Accounts receivable, net                 (817)          (25)
              Inventories, net                          (87)          (58)
              Prepaid expenses and other                 11            94
              Accounts payable                          558           320
              Restructuring obligations                (245)         (142)
              Accrued liabilities                        69          (176)
              Other long-term liabilities               (74)           56
              Other                                     (80)          (28)
                Net cash provided by
                 operating activities                   256           650
    
        Cash flows from investing activities:
            Capital expenditures                       (461)         (503)
            Cost of acquisitions, net of cash acquired    -          (313)
            Other                                        38           (10)
                Net cash used in investing activities  (423)         (826)
    
        Cash flows from financing activities:
          Net proceeds from (repayments of)
           borrowings under credit facilities
           and other debt                               309          (301)
          Net proceeds from issuance of debt securities   -           498
          Dividend payments                             (78)          (78)
          Issuance (purchases) of treasury stock, net   (12)            2
            Net cash provided by financing activities   219           121
        Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on
         cash and cash equivalents                      (56)          (16)
        Decrease in cash and cash equivalents            (4)          (71)
            Cash and cash equivalents at
             beginning of period                        757           760
            Cash and cash equivalents at
             end of period                             $753          $689
    
    
  • (a) Prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, on an unaudited basis.
  •