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Remy Announces 3rd Quarter Results

ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 14, 2005 -- 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 $316.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $11.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net sales increased $61.7 million, or 24.3%, and Adjusted EBITDA decreased $16.1 million, or 58.3%, compared with the third quarter of 2004. Operating income amounted to $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2005 compared to $22.2 million reported in the corresponding period last year.

The net sales increase of $61.7 million in the third quarter primarily reflects the impact of the Unit Parts Company ("UPC") acquisition in March 2005, as well as a 45% increase in Powertrain sales and a 10% increase in OEM sales.

Commenting on the third quarter results, Tom Snyder, President and CEO, stated, "Market softness in our North American automotive and electrical aftermarket business, pricing pressure and unfavorable foreign exchange continue to adversely impact our results. Clearly, our third quarter results did not meet our internal expectations. The initial benefits of our cost reduction actions were offset by a worsening in industry conditions, a higher than expected increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, and the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Profitability in our Original Equipment business, despite higher revenue in the quarter, was adversely affected by higher raw material and fuel costs, and expenditures related to product launch costs."

He continued, "Although we faced a tough operating environment, our successful efforts to lower working capital enabled the Company to generate $10.7 million in cash from operating activities during the quarter."

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the third quarter versus last year primarily reflects the impact of the UPC acquisition, unfavorable foreign exchange, a provision for bad debt expense, and certain severance costs.

Net sales of $909.9 million in the first nine months of 2005 increased $114.5 million, or 14.4%, over the comparable period in 2004. Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 of $38.3 million declined $48.9 million and operating income of $13.2 million declined $55.9 million compared with the same period of 2004.

Cash used in operating activities of $27.3 million in the first nine months of 2005 represents an $11.4 million increase over the comparable period in 2004, reflecting lower earnings and payments for customer obligations, partially offset by lower working capital. Cash flow in 2004 was negatively affected by approximately $14 million paid in connection with a Mexican arbitration settlement. The Company's liquidity at September 30, 2005 amounted to approximately $92 million, consisting of $65.6 million of availability on its senior credit facility in addition to $26.3 million in cash on the balance sheet.

Future Outlook:

Commenting on 2005, Raj Shah, Chief Operating Officer, stated, "The balance of the year will be challenging. We remain focused on supporting our customers' requirements while we continue our efforts to boost productivity, reduce costs and improve our cash flow from operations. In each of our products, we are taking substantial steps to lower variable and fixed costs. We expect the benefits of these actions to accelerate through 2006."

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.

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         Nine Months
  IN THOUSANDS, For the three and
   nine months ended September 30,   2005       2004       2005       2004

  Net sales                       $315,963   $254,271   $909,872   $795,331
  Cost of goods sold               271,470    204,239    789,510    640,736
  Gross profit                      44,493     50,032    120,362    154,595

  Selling, general and
   administrative expenses          40,938     27,731    104,531     83,974
  Restructuring charges              2,095        142      2,595      1,516

  Operating income                   1,460     22,159     13,236     69,105
  Interest expense                  18,025     14,208     50,912     44,378
  Loss on early extinguishment
   of debt                               -          -          -      7,939

  Income (loss) from continuing
   operations before income taxes,
   minority interest and loss
   (income) from unconsolidated
   joint ventures                  (16,565)     7,951    (37,676)    16,788

  Income tax expense                10,799      3,364     12,370      4,448
  Minority interest                    563        769      2,681      2,139
  Loss (income) from
   unconsolidated joint ventures       (32)       (67)      (163)       701

  Net (loss) income from
   continuing operations           (27,895)     3,885    (52,564)     9,500

  Discontinued operations:
      Income (loss) from
       discontinued operations,
       net of tax                     (190)       (25)      (484)       966
      Gain on disposal of
       discontinued operations,
       net of tax                      107     43,162        786     43,377
      Net (loss) income from
       discontinued operations,
       net of tax                      (83)    43,137        302     44,343

  Net (loss) income                (27,978)    47,022    (52,262)    53,843

  Accretion for redemption
   of preferred stock                    -      9,459          -     27,367

  Net (loss) income attributable
   to common stockholders         $(27,978)   $37,563   $(52,262)   $26,476

  Adjusted EBITDA:
      Operating income              $1,460    $22,159    $13,236    $69,105
      Depreciation and amortization  7,980      5,369     22,499     16,641
      Restructuring charges          2,095        142      2,595      1,516

  Adjusted EBITDA                  $11,535    $27,670    $38,330    $87,262

                Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                        September 30,          December 31,
  IN THOUSANDS, At                           2005                 2004
                                         (unaudited)
  Assets:
  Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents            $26,267              $62,545
      Trade accounts receivable, net       179,720              154,333
      Inventories                          269,648              217,912
      Other current assets                  20,168               30,667
  Total current assets                     495,803              465,457

  Property, plant and equipment, net       162,480              137,293
  Goodwill, net                            170,339              106,400
  Other assets                              53,494               46,608

  Total assets                            $882,116             $755,758

  Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit:
  Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                    $185,378             $170,776
      Accrued restructuring                 11,426                6,451
      Deferred income taxes                  2,354                3,065
      Other liabilities and
       accrued expenses                    137,436               95,166
      Current maturities of
       long-term debt                       29,648               22,890
  Total current liabilities                366,242              298,348

  Long-term debt, net of current portion   680,829              610,330
  Accrued restructuring                      2,838                4,407
  Other non-current liabilities             80,749               34,775

  Minority interest                         13,165               10,498

  Total stockholders' deficit             (261,707)            (202,600)

  Total liabilities and
   stockholders' deficit                  $882,116             $755,758

                Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                               (Unaudited)

  IN THOUSANDS, For the nine months
   ended September 30,                               2005         2004

  Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

  Net (loss) income attributable to
   common stockholders                            $(52,262)     $26,476

  Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
   to net cash used in operating activities:

      Discontinued operations                         (302)     (44,343)
      Depreciation and amortization                 22,499       16,641
      Non-cash interest expense                      4,360        2,939
      Loss on early extinguishment of debt               -        7,939
      Accretion for redemption of preferred stock        -       27,367
      Minority interest and loss from
       unconsolidated joint ventures, net            2,518        2,840
      Deferred income taxes                          6,032         (145)
      Restructuring charges                          2,595        1,516
      Cash payments for restructuring charges       (4,211)      (7,798)
      Changes in accounts receivable, inventory
       and accounts payable, net                    (7,928)     (28,683)
      Other, net                                      (604)     (20,681)
  Net cash used in operating activities of
   continuing operations                           (27,303)     (15,932)

  Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
  Acquisitions, net of cash acquired               (57,273)     (24,751)
  Net proceeds on sale of businesses                   611      102,987
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment       (27,770)     (15,429)
  Net cash (used in) provided by investing
   activities of continuing operations             (84,432)      62,807

  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               77,176      (56,464)
  Financing costs                                     (325)     (12,456)
  Distributions to minority interests                    -       (1,010)
  Net cash provided by financing activities
   of continuing operations                         76,851        5,070

  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash             (757)         335

  Cash flows of discontinued operations               (637)        (500)
  Net (decrease) increase in cash and
   cash equivalents                                (36,278)      51,780
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year    62,545       21,207

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       $26,267      $72,987