Federal-Mogul Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Oct. 2, 20051, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005.
Financial Summary (in millions)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net sales $1,500 $1,508 $4,799 $4,626
Gross margin 234 283 801 900
Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes (48) 6 (56) 21
Federal-Mogul reported net sales of $1,500 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2005, consistent with the comparable period of 2004. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005, net sales increased by $173 million, or 4%, to $4,799 million when compared to the same period of 2004, of which $82 million is due to favorable foreign currency.
Gross margin for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2005, when compared to the same periods of 2004, decreased by $49 million and $99 million, respectively. Increased pension costs adversely affected gross margin for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 by $14 million and $43 million, respectively. While raw material costs for the three months ended September 30, 2005 were comparable with those of the same period in 2004, raw material cost inflation reduced gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 by $40 million. Both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 were further impacted by other factors, primarily unfavorable volume and product mix. Management continues to identify and implement cost reduction and pricing strategies to mitigate the impact of these adverse factors.
Federal-Mogul reported a loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the three-month period ended September 30, 2005 of $48 million compared with earnings from continuing operations before income taxes of $6 million for the same period of 2004. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations before income taxes of $56 million, a decrease of $78 million from the same period of 2004. In addition to those same factors affecting gross margin, the year over year declines in results from continuing operations are primarily attributable to the impact of higher average interest rates, and the non-recurrence of a one-time gain recorded against Chapter 11 costs during third quarter of 2004, partially offset by reduced selling, general and administrative expenses.
Management believes that Operational EBITDA provides useful information as it most closely approximates the cash flow associated with the operational earnings of the Company. Additionally, management uses Operational EBITDA to measure the profitability performance of its operations. Operational EBITDA is defined to include discontinued operations and exclude impairment charges, Chapter 11 and Administration expenses, restructuring costs, income tax expense, interest expense, depreciation and amortization.
The Company reported Operational EBITDA of $115 million and $401 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005, respectively. When compared to the same period of 2004, Operational EBITDA decreased by $21 million and $46 million, respectively, including $17 million and $53 million of increased pension expense, respectively. A reconciliation of Operational EBITDA to the Company's loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2005 has been provided.
Combining cash provided from operating activities with cash used by investing activities, the Company has generated positive cash inflows of $47 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared with $83 million for the comparable period of 2004.
"While our year-over-year net sales increased, several industry-wide challenges, such as increased pension expense, the continued high cost of raw materials, and higher interest rates, impacted our financial performance," said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont. "We continue to drive our global profitable growth strategies, focusing on excellence in customer service and advancing our leading technology at the most competitive cost."
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems, modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on global profitable growth to create value for and bring greater satisfaction to its customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. On October 1, 2001, Federal-Mogul decided to separate its asbestos liabilities from its true operating potential by voluntarily filing for financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States and Administration in the United Kingdom. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the Company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Millions of Dollars, Except Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net sales $1,500.4 $1,508.0 $4,799.0 $4,625.7
Cost of products sold 1,266.0 1,224.6 3,997.9 3,725.8
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Gross margin 234.4 283.4 801.1 899.9
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 215.9 235.4 691.9 711.2
Adjustment of long-lived assets
to fair value 9.1 12.9 13.1 36.0
Interest expense, net 34.5 23.2 97.1 73.1
Chapter 11 and Administration
related reorganization
expenses 28.9 6.4 79.1 66.8
Equity earnings of
unconsolidated affiliates (8.9) (8.2) (30.2) (28.4)
Other expense, net 2.5 7.7 6.4 19.8
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Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes (47.6) 6.0 (56.3) 21.4
Income tax expense 22.3 31.8 73.5 72.4
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Loss from continuing operations (69.9) (25.8) (129.8) (51.0)
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of income tax
benefit - (8.4) - (12.6)
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Net Loss $ (69.9) $ (34.2) $ (129.8) $ (63.6)
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Basic and diluted loss per
common share:
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Loss from continuing
operations $ (0.79) $ (0.30) $ (1.46) $ (0.59)
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of income
tax benefit - (0.09) - (0.14)
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Net loss per common share $ (0.79) $ (0.39) $ (1.46) $ (0.73)
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Weighted average shares
outstanding (in millions) 89.1 87.1 89.1 87.1
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
September 30 December 31
2005 2004
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Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 746.1 $ 700.6
Accounts receivable, net 1,089.0 1,049.5
Inventories, net 865.8 952.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 227.7 230.9
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Total current assets 2,928.6 2,933.9
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,093.6 2,363.9
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible
assets 1,278.7 1,283.7
Definite-lived intangible assets, net 305.7 335.3
Asbestos-related insurance recoverable 797.0 853.8
Prepaid pension costs 149.8 257.4
Other noncurrent assets 227.6 237.2
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$ 7,781.0 $ 8,265.2
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Current liabilities:
Short-term debt, including current portion
of long-term debt $ 356.6 $ 309.6
Accounts payable 385.4 435.9
Accrued liabilities 535.9 559.7
Other current liabilities 120.9 145.6
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Total current liabilities 1,398.8 1,450.8
Liabilities subject to compromise 5,996.4 6,018.5
Long-term debt 6.8 10.1
Postemployment benefits 2,215.2 2,355.9
Deferred income taxes 103.2 102.0
Other accrued liabilities 211.9 221.2
Minority interest in consolidated affiliates 31.8 32.4
Shareholders' deficit:
Series C ESOP preferred stock 28.0 28.0
Common stock 445.3 445.3
Additional paid-in capital 2,152.1 2,148.0
Accumulated deficit (3,397.7) (3,267.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,410.8) (1,279.1)
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Total shareholders' deficit (2,183.1) (1,925.7)
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$ 7,781.0 $ 8,265.2
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Millions of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30
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2005 2004
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Cash provided from (used by) operating activities
Net loss $ (129.8) $ (63.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 263.6 251.4
Adjustment of long-lived assets to fair value 13.1 36.0
Change in postemployment benefits, including
pensions 95.2 56.8
Deferred taxes 5.0 18.8
Increase in accounts receivable (87.9) (112.5)
Decrease (increase) in inventories, net of
involuntary conversion in 2004 41.1 (141.7)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (23.5) 78.5
Changes in other assets and liabilities (18.3) 81.2
Insurance proceeds on involuntary conversion - 55.5
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Net cash provided from operating activities 158.5 260.4
Cash provided from (used by) investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (125.7) (190.0)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and
equipment 14.0 13.0
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Net cash used by investing activities (111.7) (177.0)
Cash provided from (used by) financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings on DIP credit facility 50.7 90.0
Principal payments on DIP credit facility - (51.7)
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt (0.4) 4.4
Decrease in other long-term debt (2.4) (0.2)
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Net cash provided from financing activities 47.9 42.5
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations on cash (49.2) (0.7)
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Increase in cash and equivalents 45.5 125.2
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 700.6 472.4
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Cash and equivalents at end of period $ 746.1 $ 597.6
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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE
(Millions of Dollars)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes $ (47.6) $ 6.0 (56.3) $ 21.4
Depreciation and amortization 85.0 84.7 263.6 251.4
Chapter 11 and Administration
related reorganization
expenses 28.9 6.4 79.1 66.8
Interest expense, net 34.5 23.2 97.1 73.1
Adjustment of assets to fair
value 9.1 12.9 13.1 36.0
Restructuring expense 4.3 6.2 11.8 6.2
Finalization of 2004 Goodwill
Impairment Charge - - (7.7) -
Discontinued operations and
other 1.0 (3.7) - (8.4)
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Operational EBITDA $ 115.2 $ 135.7 400.7 $ 446.5
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