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Remy International, Inc. Announces 2005 2nd Quarter Results

ANDERSON, Ind., July 29 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines, locomotive products and hybrid power technology, today announced net sales of $312.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $6.2 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2005. Net sales increased $40.3 million, or 14.8%, and Adjusted EBITDA decreased $24.7 million, or 80.0%, compared with the second quarter of 2004. An operating loss of $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2005 compares with operating income of $24.4 million in the same period of 2004.

The net sales increase of $40.3 million in the second quarter mainly reflects a full quarter of results from our recent acquisition of Unit Parts Company ("UPC") in March 2005 and continued strong Powertrain Diesel Product sales.

In the second quarter of 2005, the Company notified U.S. Customs of a probable underpayment of a U.S. duty and recorded a charge of $6.0 million for the periods 2000-2004 on remanufactured starters and alternators imported into the U.S. The Company intends to appeal any assessment.

Additionally in the quarter, the Company incurred significant costs in its Mexican operations arising from the insourcing of components for its Original Equipment Manufacturing operations, the implementation of a new ERP system and the integration costs relating to the UPC acquisition. Costs in the quarter were substantially higher than anticipated.

Commenting on the second quarter results, Tom Snyder, President and CEO, stated, "Market softness in our North American automotive and electrical aftermarket businesses continue to adversely impact our results. As we have previously indicated, commodity price pressures and the weak dollar have reduced our gross margins. Moreover, the second quarter performance was impacted by the startup and integration cost discussed above. We do believe, however, that the majority of issues we faced, particularly with respect to the systems implementation, are behind us and the majority of insourcing projects are now complete."

Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2005 decreased over the same period in 2004 mainly due to lower gross margins as discussed above and higher selling, general and administrative costs as previously announced.

Net sales of $593.9 million in the first six months of 2005 increased $52.8 million, or 9.8%, over the comparable period in 2004. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2005 of $26.8 million declined $32.8 million and operating income of $11.8 million declined $35.2 million compared with the same period of 2004.

Cash used in operating activities of $38.0 million in the first six months of 2005 represents a $27.6 million increase over the comparable period in 2004, reflecting lower earnings and the discontinuance of one of our accelerated receivable programs. At June 30, 2005, the Company had approximately $66.0 million of availability on its senior credit facility in addition to $21.7 million in cash on the balance sheet.

Recent Developments:

The Company has announced a realignment of management responsibilities. This realignment will enable the Company to increase its focus on improving operational and financial performance.

Additionally, the Company has commenced new actions to reduce overhead and other costs and expects to record a restructuring charge related to these actions of approximately $4.0 million in the third quarter of 2005.

Future Outlook:

Commenting on 2005, Snyder said, "Clearly we are disappointed with our second quarter results. We continue to be affected by the difficult conditions in the automotive industry. We believe that the actions taken in the second and early third quarter combined with the synergies from the UPC integration will generate significant improvements in the third quarter compared with our second quarter results."

Reconciliation to GAAP:

For a reconciliation of GAAP financial information to the non-GAAP financial information appearing in this release, please refer to the table following the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Second Quarter Conference Call:

Remy International's executive management team will conduct a live conference call on Friday, July 29 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss additional details regarding the Company's performance for the second quarter and the outlook for the remainder of 2005. The call may be accessed by dialing 888-428-4474 ten minutes prior to the start of the presentation. A replay of the conference will be archived for two weeks, and may be accessed by dialing 800-475-6701 (USA), 320-365-3844 (International), Access Code 790887.

About Remy International, Inc.:

Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines, locomotive products and hybrid power technology. The Company also provides a worldwide components core-exchange service for automobiles, light trucks, medium and heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-duty, off-road and industrial applications. Remy was formed in 1994 as a partial divestiture by General Motors Corporation of the former Delco Remy Division, which traces its roots to Remy Electric, founded in 1896.

  Remy International Web Site:  http://www.remyinc.com/

   Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
   (Unaudited)
   
   Three Months              Six Months
   IN THOUSANDS, For the
   three and six months
   ended June 30,             2005         2004        2005         2004

   Net sales               $312,341     $272,032     $593,909     $541,060
   Cost of goods sold       281,831      217,739      518,040      436,497
   
   Gross profit              30,510       54,293       75,869      104,563
   
   Selling, general and
   administrative expenses  32,336       29,329       63,593       56,243
   Restructuring charges      1,299          561          500        1,374
   
   Operating (loss) income   (3,125)      24,403       11,776       46,946
   Interest expense          17,495       15,569       32,887       30,170
   Loss on early
   extinguishment of debt        -        7,939            -        7,939
   
   Income (loss) from
   continuing operations
   before income taxes,
   minority interest and
   loss (income) from
   unconsolidated joint
   ventures                (20,620)         895      (21,111)       8,837
   
   Income tax expense
   (benefit)                   221         (156)        1,571       1,084
   Minority interest          1,025          822         2,118       1,370
   Loss (income) from
   unconsolidated joint
   ventures                    (48)         314          (131)        768
   
   Net (loss) income
   from continuing
   operations              (21,818)         (85)      (24,669)      5,615
   
   Discontinued operations:
   Income (loss) from
   discontinued operations,
   net of tax                 (93)       1,543          (294)        991
   Gain on disposal of
   discontinued operations,
   net of tax                 524          107           679         215
   
   Net income from
   discontinued operations,
   net of tax                 431        1,650           385       1,206
   
   Net (loss) income        (21,387)       1,565       (24,284)      6,821
   
   Accretion for redemption
   of preferred stock            -        9,356             -      17,908
   
   Net loss attributable to
   common stockholders    $(21,387)     $(7,791)     $(24,284)   $(11,087)
   
   Adjusted EBITDA:
   Operating (loss) income $(3,125)     $24,403       $11,776     $46,946
   Depreciation and
   amortization             7,985        5,879        14,519      11,272
   Restructuring charges     1,299          561           500       1,374
   
   Adjusted EBITDA           $6,159      $30,843       $26,795     $59,592

   Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
   June 30,     December 31,
   IN THOUSANDS, At                                  2005          2004
   (unaudited)
   Assets:
   Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                      $21,648        $62,545
   Trade accounts receivable, net                 187,053        154,333
   Inventories                                    281,270        217,912
   Other current assets                            23,753         30,667
   
   Total current assets                            513,724        465,457
   
   Property, plant and equipment, net              161,031        137,293
   Goodwill, net                                   169,071        106,400
   Other assets                                     55,835         46,608
   
   Total assets                                    $899,661       $755,758
   
   Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit:
   Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable                               $188,178       $170,776
   Accrued restructuring                            11,816          6,451
   Deferred income taxes                             2,535          3,065
   Other liabilities and accrued expenses          129,111         95,166
   Current maturities of long-term debt             27,525         22,890
   
   Total current liabilities                        359,165        298,348
   
   Long-term debt, net of current portion           680,220        610,330
   Accrued restructuring                              3,006          4,407
   Other non-current liabilities                     78,506         34,775
   
   Minority interest                                 12,491         10,498
   
   Total stockholders' deficit                    (233,727)      (202,600)
   
   Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit     $899,661       $755,758

   Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
   (Unaudited)
   
   IN THOUSANDS, For the six months ended June 30,     2005           2004
   
   Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
   Net loss attributable to common stockholders     $(24,284)      $(11,087)
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
   used in operating activities:
   Discontinued operations                            (385)        (1,206)
   Depreciation and amortization                    14,519         11,272
   Non-cash interest expense                         2,510          2,263
   Loss on early extinguishment of debt                  -          7,939
   Accretion for redemption of preferred stock           -         17,908
   Minority interest and loss from
   unconsolidated joint ventures, net               1,987          2,138
   Deferred income taxes                              (526)        (2,545)
   Restructuring charges                               500          1,374
   Cash payments for restructuring charges          (1,618)        (7,234)
   Changes in accounts receivable, inventory and
   accounts payable, net                          (22,813)       (22,153)
   Other, net                                       (7,846)        (8,996)
   
   Net cash used in operating activities
   of continuing operations                        (37,956)       (10,327)
   
   Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
   Acquisitions, net of cash acquired               (56,994)       (19,263)
   Net proceeds on sale of businesses                   503            216
   Purchases of property, plant and equipment       (19,764)        (9,296)
   
   Net cash used in investing activities
   of continuing operations                        (76,255)       (28,343)
   
   Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
   Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt               -        275,000
   Retirement of long-term debt                           -       (200,000)
   Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving line
   of credit and other                              74,497        (23,241)
   Financing costs                                     (325)       (11,491)
   Distributions to minority interests                    -         (1,010)
   
   Net cash provided by financing activities
   of continuing operations                         74,172         39,258
   
   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash             (678)           193
   
   Cash flows of discontinued operations               (180)         1,035
   
   Net (decrease) increase in cash
   and cash equivalents                            (40,897)         1,816
   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year    62,545         21,207
   
   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       $21,648        $23,023

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