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MSX International Updates Bank Credit Agreement For Two Years



    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 19 -- MSX International today
announced that we successfully amended our $150 million, bank-syndicated
credit agreement.  Terms of the updated agreement, which continues through
December 2004, were modified to provide greater financial flexibility.
    "We appreciate our bank group's support for MSX International's business
model, which delivers technical business services to a sophisticated,
international customer base," observed Thomas T. Stallkamp, vice chairman and
chief executive officer.  "Our sales organization will build on this model as
we continue to streamline our organization to deliver more value to our
customers.
    "Our 2002 financial results will reflect both the costs of significant
recent actions to improve profitability in a challenging environment and non-
cash charges due to a change in accounting rules," noted Thomas T. Stallkamp,
vice chairman and chief executive officer.  "However, we have worked hard to
improve MSX International's profitability and maintain our track record of
debt reduction."
    The amendment restores the revolving portion of our credit facility to $85
million, which supports anticipated funding requirements for the next two
years.  Our principal owner, Citicorp and its affiliates, supported the
amendment by committing to provide alternative funding, if required.
    MSX International, headquartered in Southfield, Mich., combines innovative
people, standardized processes and today's technologies to deliver a
collaborative, competitive advantage on a global basis.  With annual sales of
over $800 million, MSX International has 8,000 employees in 26 countries.
Visit their Web site at http://www.msxi.com .
    Certain of the statements made in this press release including the success
of restructuring activities and other operational improvements constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements are based on
current management projections and expectations.  They involve significant
risks and uncertainties.  As such, they are not guarantees of future
performance.  MSX International disclaims any intent or obligation to update
such statements.
    Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking
statements as a result of any number of factors, many of which are beyond the
control of management.  These important factors include: our leverage and
related exposure to changes in interest rates; our reliance on major customers
in the automotive industry and the timing of their product development and
other initiatives; the market demand for our collaborative enterprise services
in general; our ability to recruit and place qualified personnel; delays or
unexpected costs associated with cost reduction efforts; risks associated with
operating internationally, including economic, political and currency risks;
and risks associated with our acquisition strategy.  Additional information
concerning these and other factors are discussed in MSX International's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (dated July 20, 1999), in the discussion
under the heading "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K (dated March 8, 2002), and in other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.