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IMPCO Reports 2005 Second Quarter Net Income

Second Quarter Revenues Increase 50% Due to the Addition of BRC

CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 9 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2005.

IMPCO completed the acquisition of BRC S.r.l. ("BRC") on March 31, 2005 resulting in the full consolidation of BRC results beginning in the second quarter. Revenues during the second quarter of 2005 increased $16.1 million or 49.7% to $48.6 million from $32.5 million during the second quarter of 2004. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2005 increased $12.5 million or 20.5% to $73.6 million from $61.1 million during the same period in the prior year. The increase in revenues during the three and six months periods ended June 30, 2005, was primarily due to the inclusion of BRC revenues on a fully consolidated basis beginning with the second quarter of 2005.

Consolidated gross profit increased $4.5 million compared to the second quarter in 2004 primarily due to increased revenue, while consolidated operating income decreased $0.4 million or 12.1% during the second quarter of 2005 to $2.6 million from $3.0 million during the same period in the prior year, primarily due to:

   * a $3.1 million increase in operating expenses associated with BRC;
   * a $1.0 million increase in R&D costs related to the Seattle facility
     closure scheduled for the third quarter of 2005; and
   * a $0.8 million increase in operating expenses primarily due to higher
     professional fees and other costs.

During the six months ended June 30, 2005, consolidated operating income decreased $5.0 million or 92.1% to $0.4 million from $5.4 million during the same period in the prior year. This decrease was primarily due to increased severance-related costs, higher professional fees and higher R&D costs related to the closure of the Seattle facility.

Other income of $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005, respectively, consisted primarily of net foreign exchange gains.

Second quarter 2005 net income was $1.2 million or $0.04 per share compared to $1.0 million or $0.05 per share in 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, IMPCO reported a net loss of $(1.0) million or $(0.04) per share compared to net income of $1.5 million or $0.08 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2004.

Mariano Costamagna, President and CEO, said, "We are pleased that we achieved our consolidated revenue and gross margin goals for the second quarter. Our BRC revenues are up 55% in the second quarter of 2005 compared to the second quarter of 2004. With the completion of the BRC acquisition behind us, we continue to integrate and consolidate the two companies with a focus on creating operating efficiencies that will allow us to take advantage of commercial growth opportunities while, at the same time, improving our profitability. Our decision to close the Seattle facility to consolidate our R&D operations is a step towards achieving this goal."

About IMPCO Technologies:

IMPCO designs, manufactures, markets and supplies advanced product and systems to enable internal combustion engines to run on clean burning gaseous fuels such as natural gas, propane and biogas. IMPCO is leader in the heavy duty, industrial, power generation and stationary engines sectors. Headquartered in Cerritos, California, IMPCO has offices throughout Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. More information can be found at IMPCO's web site, http://www.impco.ws/

About BRC Gas Equipment:

BRC produces a complete range of systems for converting vehicles to gaseous fuel to meet market requirements. BRC is a leader in the light duty and automobile alternative fuel sectors and has established alliances with several major car-makers for OEM projects. Headquartered in Cherasco, Italy, BRC has offices throughout Asia, Europe and South America. More information can be found at BRC's web site, http://www.brc.it/

Except for historical or factual information, other matter discussed in this press release, including anticipated improvements in operating efficiencies from the integration and consolidation of IMPCO and BRC, and revenue growth, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences included, but are not limited to, prevailing market and global economic conditions; changes in environmental regulations that impact the demand for the Company's products; the Company's ability to manage its leverage and address operating covenant restrictions relating to its indebtedness; the Company's ability to negotiate and comply with waivers pertaining to existing loan covenant defaults; the Company's ability to design and market advanced fuel metering, fuel storage and electronic control products; the company's ability to meet OEM specifications; and the level and success of the Company's development programs with OEMs. Readers also should consider the risk factors set forth in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those contained in "Management's Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation -- Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. The company does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

For further information, please contact Dale Rasmussen, Vice President, Investor Relations.

   Phone: +1-206-315-8242
   Fax: +1-206-315-8301

                         IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                Unaudited
                   (In thousands except per share data)

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

  Revenue                       $32,478    $48,605    $61,081    $73,610
  Costs and expenses:
    Cost of revenue              23,881     35,507     44,941     53,716
    Research and development
     expense                      1,059      2,674      2,001      4,015
    Selling, general and
     administrative expense       4,568      7,814      8,738     15,378
    Acquired in-process
     technology                      --         --         --         75
       Total costs and expenses   9,508     45,995     55,680     73,184

  Operating Income                2,970      2,610      5,401        426
  Other Income                       --      1,077         --        979
  Interest expense, net          (1,504)      (123)    (2,659)      (380)

  Income before income taxes
   and equity share in income
   of unconsolidated affiliates   1,466      3,564      2,742      1,025
  Equity share in income (
   loss) of unconsolidated
   affiliates                       323        (58)       283        852
  Income tax expense               (581)    (2,040)    (1,015)    (2,367)
  Income (loss) before
    minority interests            1,208      1,466      2,010       (490)
  Minority interest in income
   of consolidated subsidiaries     224        294        510        519
  Net income (loss)                $984     $1,172     $1,500    $(1,009)

  Net income (loss) per share:
     Basic net income (loss).     $0.05      $0.04      $0.08     $(0.04)
     Diluted net income (loss)    $0.05      $0.04      $0.08     $(0.04)

  Number of shares used in per
   share calculation:
     Basic                       18,592     28,586     18,584     25,164
     Diluted                     19,620     28,847     19,822     25,164

* The three and six months ended June 30, 2005 results include the consolidation of BRC's statement of operations following the acquisition of the remaining 50% of BRC on March 31, 2005.

                         IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     (In thousands except share data)

                                                 December 31,     June 30,
                                                     2004          2005*
                                                                (Unaudited)
  ASSETS
  Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                       $8,418        $16,359
    Accounts receivable less allowance for
     doubtful accounts of $1,687 and $2,590         18,072         38,060
    Inventories:
      Raw materials and parts                        8,624         26,388
      Work-in-process                                  233          1,126
      Finished goods                                 3,747          6,308
        Total inventories                           12,604         33,822
    Deferred tax assets                                182            760
    Other current assets                             1,956          2,253
    Related party receivables                        2,746          6,570
      Total current assets                          43,978         97,824
  Equipment and leasehold improvements
    Dies, molds and patterns                         7,174          7,177
    Machinery and equipment                          8,039         11,635
    Office furnishings and equipment                 7,809          9,176
    Automobiles and trucks                             409            602
    Leasehold improvements                           3,474          4,090
                                                    26,905         32,680
    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization  19,702         22,169
      Net equipment and leasehold improvements       7,203         10,511

  Net goodwill                                       8,856         46,892
  Deferred tax assets, net                           8,183          8,183
  Investment in affiliates                          27,668          2,778
  Business acquisition costs                           788             --
  Other assets                                       2,430          3,264
  Non-current related party receivable                 851          3,464
      Total Assets                                 $99,957       $172,916

  *Includes the consolidation of BRC's balance sheet at June 30, 2005.

                         IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     (In thousands except share data)

                                                 December 31,     June 30,
                                                     2004          2005*
                                                                (Unaudited)
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                                $9,914        $26,000
    Accrued payroll obligations                      2,889          3,866
    Other accrued expenses                           5,624         12,854
    Current revolving line of credit                 7,680          7,814
    Current maturities of term debt                    140          2,978
    Current portion of related party long-term debt  2,600             --
    Related party payables                              --          3,196
      Total current liabilities                     28,847         56,708

  Term loans                                            --          9,172
  Related party term loan                           19,400             --
  Capital leases                                       151            173
  Other liabilities                                  2,316          4,601
  Minority interest                                  2,782          3,301
  Stockholders' equity:
    Preferred stock, $.001 par value, authorized
     500,000 shares; none issued and outstanding
     for each period                                    --             --
    Common stock, $.001 par value, authorized
     100,000,000 shares; 18,737,437 issues and
     outstanding at December 31, 2004 and
     28,593,841 issued and outstanding at
     June 30, 2005                                      19             29
    Additional paid-in capital                     135,291        190,898
    Shares held in treasury                           (528)          (615)
    Accumulated deficit                            (89,242)       (90,251)
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      921         (1,100)
      Total stockholders' equity                    46,461         98,961
        Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
         Equity                                    $99,957       $172,916

  *Includes the consolidation of BRC's balance sheet at June 30, 2005.