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Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Second-Quarter 2005 Results

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 26 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today reported revenues of $196.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, up 107% compared to $94.5 million in the prior-year period. Operating income for the second quarter was $25.8 million, a significant increase over $(0.2) million reported for the same period last year. Net income for the quarter was $14.2 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $(0.9) million, or $(0.06) per diluted share, in the prior- year quarter. Results for second quarter 2004 include the effects of a $10.1 million non-cash option issuance charge. As a result of the company's August 2004 initial public offering, fully diluted shares outstanding for the quarter were 18.3 million compared to 13.9 million in the prior-year quarter.

Results for the second quarter included the effects of the company's acquisition of Mayflower Vehicle Systems' North American Commercial Vehicle Operations and the effects of the company's acquisition of Monona Wire Corporation from June 3, 2005 forward. Results for the second quarter also included the mark-to-market of CVG's foreign exchange contracts, which positively impacted the quarter on a pre-tax basis by $0.4 million compared to $0.4 million in the prior-year quarter.

"We are extremely pleased with our second quarter results, which included the acquisition of Monona Wire Corporation and certainly look forward to having this company as part of our on-going team," said Mervin Dunn, president and chief executive officer of Commercial Vehicle Group. "Our primary markets remain strong and we will continue to capitalize on these favorable trends. Despite the impact of steel and petroleum-related raw material costs and additional costs related to certain long-term growth projects, we were able to exceed our earnings estimates while maintaining our focus on our growth strategy."

Revenues for the quarter compared to the prior-year period increased by $101.6 million, due primarily to the acquisitions of Mayflower and MWC, a 43% increase in North American OEM truck production volumes over the prior-year quarter and higher OEM sales in the European and Asian seating markets. Steel and petroleum prices had a negative impact of approximately $1.5 million during the quarter; however the company increased earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) from $12.0 million in the prior- year quarter, excluding the impact of the $10.1 million non-cash option issuance charge, to $29.0 million in the second quarter of 2005. CVG's net debt position at the end of the quarter was approximately $202 million.

The Company reported revenues of $348.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005, up 93% compared to $180.5 million in the prior-year period. Operating income for the six-month period was $42.5 million compared to $7.8 million last year. Net income for the six month period was $25.1 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, compared to $4.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the prior six month period. Results for the six months ended June 30, 2004 include the effects of a $10.1 million non-cash option issuance charge.

About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty truck market, the construction and agriculture market and the specialty and military transportation markets. The company's products include suspension seat systems, interior trim systems, such as instrument and door panels, headliners, cabinetry and floor systems, cab structures and components, mirrors, wiper systems, electronic wiring harness assemblies and controls and switches specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicle cabs. CVG is headquartered in New Albany, OH with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Information about CVG and its products is available on the internet at http://www.cvgrp.com/ .

             COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
       (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts - unaudited)

                           Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                June 30,                  June 30,
                           2005         2004         2005         2004

  REVENUES              $196,091      $94,491     $348,506     $180,481

  COST OF SALES          159,949       77,636      286,112      148,139

    Gross Profit          36,142       16,855       62,394       32,342

  SELLING, GENERAL AND
   ADMINISTRATIVE
   EXPENSES               10,172        6,867       19,721       14,364

  NONCASH OPTION
   ISSUANCE CHARGE            --       10,125           --       10,125

  AMORTIZATION EXPENSE       140           27          164           63

    Operating Income
     (Loss)               25,830         (164)      42,509        7,790

  OTHER (INCOME)            (392)        (429)      (3,272)      (3,699)

  INTEREST EXPENSE         3,315        2,071        5,482        4,339

  Income (Loss) Before
   Income Taxes           22,907       (1,806)      40,299        7,150

  (BENEFIT) PROVISION
    FOR INCOME TAXES       8,722         (929)      15,228        2,478

  NET INCOME (LOSS)      $14,185        $(877)     $25,071       $4,672

  BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS)
   PER SHARE               $0.79       $(0.06)       $1.39        $0.34

  DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS)
   PER SHARE               $0.78       $(0.06)       $1.37        $0.34

  Reconciliation to
   EBITDA:
    Net Income (Loss)    $14,185        $(877)     $25,071       $4,672
    (Benefit) Provision
     for Income Taxes      8,722         (929)      15,228        2,478
    Other (Income)          (392)        (429)      (3,272)      (3,699)
    Interest Expense       3,315        2,071        5,482        4,339
    Depreciation and
     Amortization          3,138        2,033        5,900        4,093
    Noncash Option
     Issuance Charge          --       10,125           --       10,125
  EBITDA(1)              $28,968      $11,994      $48,409      $22,008

  (1) EBITDA is defined as income before taxes, interest expense,
      depreciation, amortization and certain other non-recurring items.
      EBITDA is presented because the company believes that it is widely
      accepted that EBITDA provides useful information to management and
      investors regarding its operating results.  EBITDA should not be
      considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, amounts
      determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
      principles.  EBITDA is not calculated identically by all companies,
      and therefore, the presentation herein may not be comparable to
      similarly titled measured of other companies.

             COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    (Amounts in thousands - unaudited)

                                                   June 30,    December 31,
                                                     2005           2004
                       ASSETS
  CURRENT ASSETS:
    Cash and cash equivalents                       $3,939         $1,396
    Accounts receivable - Net                      121,368         46,267
    Inventories                                     58,813         36,936
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets        5,003          6,081
    Deferred income taxes                            7,917          8,201
      Total current assets                         197,040         98,881
  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net               69,429         32,965
  GOODWILL                                         187,231         84,715
  DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                              7,029          5,901
  OTHER ASSETS - Net                                15,990          3,176
                                                  $476,719       $225,638

           LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
  CURRENT LIABILITIES:
    Current maturities of long-term debt           $16,918         $4,884
    Accounts payable                                73,307         33,846
    Accrued liabilities                             39,908         18,424
      Total current liabilities                    130,133         57,154
  LONG-TERM DEBT - Net                             189,331         49,041
  OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                       24,520          8,397
      Total liabilities                            213,851        114,592
  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
   STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
    Common stock, $0.01 par value per share;
     30,000,000 shares authorized;
     17,987,497 shares outstanding                     180            180
    Additional paid-in capital                     123,660        123,660
    Accumulated deficit                              9,617        (15,454)
    Stock subscriptions receivable                    (152)          (175)
    Accumulated other comprehensive income            (570)         2,835
      Total stockholders' investment               132,735        111,046
                                                  $476,719       $225,638