J.L. French Files Amended Plan of Reorganization, Disclosure Statement

SHEBOYGAN, Wis.--May 4, 2006--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., a privately-held, leading global supplier of high pressure die-cast aluminum automotive components and assemblies, last night filed its amended Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement, which incorporate the terms of a settlement between the company, the official committee of unsecured creditors and the second lien agent, on behalf of the required back-stop parties.

The settlement provides, among other things, for a distribution of warrants to holders of the 11 1/2% subordinated notes, as well as a distribution of certain potential litigation recoveries to general unsecured claims holders and the note holders. These distributions will be in addition to the recoveries contemplated by the Plan of Reorganization as originally filed.

The company believes that the settlement is a major step forward in staying on course to emerge from Chapter 11 in the second quarter. The matter will be heard in Court on May 23, 2006.

A hearing is set for May 1, 20062, 2006 for approval of the amended Disclosure Statement, which would allow the company to begin soliciting acceptances of its amended Plan of Reorganization.

Founded in 1968, J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is a leading global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered aluminum die cast automotive parts including oil pans, engine front covers, engine blocks and transmission cases. The company employs more than 1800 people in its ongoing operations worldwide.

Additional information about the company's reorganization may be found online in the news section of www.jlfrench.com or on www.bmcgroup.com/jlfrench.