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Teleflex Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results; Revenues Increased 6% to $578 Million

    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--July 16, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated today reported that revenues for the second quarter ended June 29, 2003, were $577.9 million, a 6 percent increase compared to revenues of $546.3 million for the same period last year. Net income in the quarter was $31.8 million, 5 percent lower than the comparable period in 2002, and diluted earnings per share were 80 cents.
    Revenues in the first six months of 2003 increased 7 percent to $1.12 billion compared to $1.05 billion last year. Net income was $61.1 million in the first six months compared with $64.0 million for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $1.54 compared with $1.61 per share for the same period in 2002.
    "In the second quarter, Teleflex produced solid revenue growth and strong cash flow," said Jeffrey P. Black, president and chief executive officer. "Our Commercial Segment businesses performed well and the Medical Segment recorded double-digit gains in sales and operating profit. However, Aerospace Segment sales and earnings declined as we continued to address lower volumes and weakness in the commercial aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets."
    Mr. Black added, "We are positioning ourselves for improved performance in the Aerospace Segment. The steps we are taking to adjust to market conditions should provide us with a stronger foundation for long-term growth. Given these trends and current economic conditions, we anticipate that Teleflex's earnings for the full year 2003 will be in the range of $3.05 to $3.20 per share."
    The Commercial Segment reported sales of $318.2 million for the quarter, a 9 percent increase over second quarter 2002. Sales increased across all three Commercial product lines, Automotive, Marine and Industrial. Automotive sales increased as a result of new products, including increased sales of shifters and pedal systems and a positive currency impact. Marine sales overall were up slightly, although unseasonable weather adversely affected sales of marine aftermarket products. Industrial sales increased primarily as a result of acquisitions. Overall operating profit for the Commercial Segment increased compared to the same period last year, generally as a result of higher volumes.
    Medical Segment sales for the quarter increased to $129.7 million, a 14 percent increase compared to second quarter 2002. Health Care Supply sales and profit benefited from increased volume and favorable currency effects. Surgical Devices sales and profit increased primarily due to an acquisition.
    Aerospace Segment sales for the quarter were $130.1 million, an 8 percent decline from the second quarter of 2002. Sales increased in the Repair Services product line but decreased in each of the other three Aerospace businesses, Cargo Systems, Manufactured Components, and Industrial Gas Turbine Services. Operating profit for the Aerospace Segment fell sharply as a result of pricing pressure and significantly lower volume in the Industrial Gas Turbine Services product line. Cargo Systems, Manufactured Components, and Repair Services all generated modest returns.
    As previously announced, Teleflex will comment on second quarter 2003 results on a conference call to be held Thursday, July 17th, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). The call will be archived and available on the company's website, www.teleflex.com.
    The figures are as follows:




             COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EARNINGS
                              (Unaudited)
                                                             Percent
Three Months Ended     June 29, 2003       June 30, 2002     Change
Sales
  Commercial Products   $318,205,000        $291,648,000        9%
  Medical Products       129,679,000         113,473,000       14%
  Aerospace Products     130,061,000         141,185,000       (8%)
                        ------------        ------------
    Total               $577,945,000        $546,306,000        6%

Operating Profit
  Commercial Products    $32,905,000         $29,684,000       11%
  Medical Products        21,576,000          18,394,000       17%
  Aerospace Products       1,940,000          10,888,000      (82%)
                        ------------        ------------
    Total                $56,421,000         $58,966,000       (4%)

Less:
  Interest expense         6,610,000           6,239,000        6%
  Corporate expenses       4,981,000           4,613,000        8%
                        ------------        ------------
Income before taxes       44,830,000          48,114,000       (7%)
Taxes on income           12,995,000          14,578,000      (11%)
                        ------------        ------------
Net income               $31,835,000         $33,536,000       (5%)
                        ============        ============

Earnings per share
  Basic                         $.81                $.85       (5%)
  Diluted                       $.80                $.84       (5%)
Average shares 
 outstanding
  Basic                   39,539,000          39,241,000
  Diluted                 39,837,000          39,968,000

                                                             Percent
Six Months Ended       June 29, 2003       June 30, 2002     Change
 Sales
  Commercial Products   $618,016,000        $557,400,000       11%
  Medical Products       247,824,000         220,776,000       12%
  Aerospace Products     258,326,000         276,526,000       (7%)
                        ------------        ------------
    Total             $1,124,166,000      $1,054,702,000        7%

Operating Profit
  Commercial Products    $62,032,000         $55,388,000       12%
  Medical Products        40,623,000          35,761,000       14%
  Aerospace Products       3,853,000          22,317,000      (83%)
                        ------------        ------------
    Total               $106,508,000        $113,466,000       (6%)

Less:
  Interest expense        13,175,000          12,275,000        7%
  Corporate expenses      10,036,000           9,183,000        9%
  Non-operating gain      (3,068,000)                 --        --
                        ------------        ------------
Income before taxes       86,365,000          92,008,000       (6%)
Taxes on income           25,289,000          28,054,000      (10%)
                        ------------        ------------
Net income               $61,076,000         $63,954,000       (5%)
                        ============        ============

Earnings per share 
  Basic                        $1.55               $1.63       (5%)
  Diluted                      $1.54               $1.61       (4%)
Average shares 
 outstanding
  Basic                   39,493,000          39,140,000
  Diluted                 39,769,000          39,803,000


                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                              (Unaudited)

                                June 29, 2003      December 29, 2002
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents       $59,586,000          $44,494,000
  Accounts receivable, net        449,829,000          401,888,000
  Inventories                     395,523,000          365,535,000
  Prepaid expenses                 24,571,000           25,978,000
                               --------------       --------------
                                  929,509,000          837,895,000

Property, plant and 
 equipment, net                   622,625,000          604,241,000
Goodwill                          281,805,000          257,999,000
Intangibles and other assets       75,223,000           68,810,000
Investments in affiliates          38,418,000           44,439,000
                               --------------       --------------
                               $1,947,580,000       $1,813,384,000
                               ==============       ==============

Liabilities and 
 shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
  Current borrowings             $207,032,000         $182,776,000
  Accounts payable and 
   accrued expenses               293,636,000          276,938,000
  Income taxes payable             46,712,000           38,769,000
                               --------------       --------------
                                  547,380,000          498,483,000

Long-term borrowings              226,053,000          240,123,000
Deferred income taxes and 
 other                            177,000,000          162,497,000
                               --------------       --------------
                                  950,433,000          901,103,000

Shareholders' equity              997,147,000          912,281,000
                               --------------       --------------
                               $1,947,580,000       $1,813,384,000
                               ==============       ==============


            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                              (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended                June 29, 2003        June 30, 2002

Cash flows from operating 
 activities                      $102,175,000          $85,218,000

Cash flows from financing 
 activities:
  Reduction in long-term 
   borrowings                     (11,621,000)         (14,910,000)
  Increase in current 
   borrowings and demand 
   loans                            2,461,000            2,490,000
  Stock compensation plans          1,051,000            8,120,000
  Dividends                       (15,007,000)         (13,690,000)
                               --------------       --------------
                                  (23,116,000)         (17,990,000)
                               --------------       --------------

Cash flows from investing 
 activities:
  Expenditures for plant 
   assets                         (44,462,000)         (42,687,000)
  Payments for businesses 
   acquired                       (22,916,000)         (27,807,000)
  Proceeds from the sale of 
   businesses and other             3,411,000            2,128,000
                               --------------       --------------
                                  (63,967,000)         (68,366,000)
                               --------------       --------------

Net increase (decrease) in 
 cash and cash equivalents         15,092,000           (1,138,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at 
 the beginning of the period       44,494,000           46,900,000
                               --------------       --------------
Cash and cash equivalents at 
 the end of the period            $59,586,000          $45,762,000
                               ==============       ==============


    Teleflex At A Glance:

    Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2 billion. The company designs, manufactures and distributes quality engineered products and services for the aerospace, medical, automotive, marine and industrial markets worldwide. Teleflex employs more than 18,000 people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for customers. Additional information about Teleflex, including a recent archived conference call with analysts and investors, can be obtained from the company's website on the Internet at www.teleflex.com.

    Forward-looking information:

    Statements in this news release, other than historical data, are considered forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated in the statements. These factors are discussed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.