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TRW Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results

- Fourth-quarter sales of $3.4 billion -- an increase of 20%; full-year sales of $11.6 billion -- a decrease of 23%. - Fourth-quarter GAAP net earnings of $1.18 per diluted share; full-year GAAP net earnings of $0.51 per diluted share. - Fourth-quarter free cash flow (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) of $432 million; 2009 full-year free cash flow of positive $254 million. - Year-end net debt of $1,583 million - a record low and decline of $573 million compared to year-end 2008.

LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 25 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported fourth-quarter 2009 financial results with sales of $3.4 billion, an increase of 20.3 percent compared to the prior year period. The Company reported GAAP fourth quarter net earnings of $141 million or $1.18 per diluted share, which compares to a net loss of $946 million or ($9.35) per share in the prior year period.

The fourth quarter 2009 GAAP net earnings include restructuring and fixed asset impairment charges of $26 million ($19 million after related tax benefits) and an $8 million loss on retirement of debt. Similarly, the prior year fourth quarter included restructuring and fixed asset impairment charges of $81 million, goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges of $787 million, and a net tax expense of $4 million related to these actions. Excluding these special items from both periods, the Company reported net earnings of $168 million, or $1.40 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of this year, which compares to a net loss of $74 million or ($0.73) per share in the prior year period.

During the quarter, the Company completed a series of capital markets transactions resulting in a more flexible and strengthened balance sheet. The transactions involved raising approximately $900 million of capital through new bonds and term loans to repay existing debt and extending the maturity of a significant portion of the Company's undrawn revolving credit facility.

"Our strong fourth quarter and full year results demonstrate that TRW not only survived the industry challenges in 2009, but has emerged as a stronger global franchise," said John C. Plant, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In the midst of the worst recession in recent memory, TRW was profitable on an operating and net income level, generated positive cash flow for the third consecutive year, reduced its net debt to the lowest level in the history of the Company and strengthened its capital structure by issuing new equity and extending debt maturities. The positive operating results combined with our strengthened balance sheet provide a strong foundation to continue support of our growth in the future."

Fourth Quarter 2009

The Company reported fourth-quarter 2009 sales of $3.4 billion, an increase of $571 million or 20.3 percent from the prior year period. Compared to the prior year, the 2009 quarter benefited from a higher level of sales in Europe and the rest of world resulting from increased vehicle production volumes in those regions. Currency movements during the quarter also had a positive impact on sales compared to the same period a year ago.

The Company's fourth quarter 2009 operating income was $229 million compared with an operating loss of $892 million last year. Both the 2009 and 2008 periods included restructuring and fixed asset impairment charges totaling $26 million and $81 million, respectively. In addition, the 2008 period included goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges totaling $787 million. Excluding these charges from both periods, operating income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $255 million, which compares to an operating loss of $24 million in the prior year period. The year-to-year improvement of $279 million was driven primarily by the positive profit impact from the higher level of sales between the two quarters, the positive impact of the Company's restructuring and cost containment actions implemented over the past year, lower raw material prices and a favorable currency outcome. In addition, the 2009 quarter benefited from certain favorable customer and employee benefit plan settlements.

Net interest and securitization expense for the fourth quarter of 2009 totaled $51 million, which compares to $48 million in the prior year. In addition, a loss on retirement of debt of $8 million was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $30 million, which compares to an expense of nil in the prior year. The increase in expense was driven by higher pre-tax earnings in certain geographic locations for the current period. The 2009 period included a tax benefit related to the restructuring actions previously mentioned totaling $7 million and the 2008 period included a net tax expense of $4 million relating to special items.

The Company reported 2009 fourth-quarter GAAP earnings of $141 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, which compares to a GAAP net loss of $946 million, or ($9.35) per share in the 2008 period.

Excluding the special items referred to above, the Company reported fourth-quarter 2009 net earnings of $168 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, which compares to a net loss of $74 million or ($0.73) per share in the 2008 period.

Earnings before interest, securitization costs, taxes, depreciation and amortization and special items ("adjusted EBITDA") were $384 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, as compared to the prior year level of $101 million. See page A6 for a description of the special items excluded in calculating adjusted EBITDA.

Full Year 2009

The Company reported 2009 sales of $11.6 billion, a decrease of $3.4 billion or 22.5 percent compared to prior year sales. The decrease in sales resulted from the sharply reduced global automotive production volumes between the two years and the overall negative effects of foreign currency movements compared to 2008.

Both the 2009 and 2008 full-year results included restructuring and fixed asset impairment charges of $100 million and $145 million, respectively. In addition, the Company incurred a one-time trademark impairment charge of $30 million in 2009 and goodwill and other intangible impairment charges of $787 million in 2008.

Excluding these charges and asset impairments from both periods, operating income in 2009 was $419 million, which is a decrease of $45 million or ten percent compared to the prior year result of $464 million. The positive benefits achieved from restructuring and cost containment actions, along with lower commodity prices enabled the Company to significantly offset the lost contribution on the $3.4 billion of lower sales and unfavorable foreign currency movements.

Net interest and securitization expense for 2009 totaled $190 million, which compares to $184 million in the prior year. The increase in interest expense resulted primarily from the higher costs associated with the June 2009 bank amendment, partially offset by lower market interest rates during the period. In addition, a net gain on retirements of debt totaling $26 million was recognized in 2009.

Tax expense in 2009 was $67 million compared to $126 million in the prior year. The 2009 period included net tax benefits primarily related to the restructuring actions previously mentioned totaling $22 million. Excluding these tax benefits, tax expense was $89 million in 2009 compared to $126 million in the prior year period.

The Company reported 2009 GAAP net earnings of $55 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, which compares to a GAAP net loss of $779 million, or ($7.71) per share in 2008.

Excluding special items, the Company reported full-year 2009 net earnings of $137 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, which compares to net earnings of $153 million or $1.50 per diluted share in 2008.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $911 million, compared to $1,039 million in the prior year. See page A6 for a description of the special items excluded in calculating adjusted EBITDA.

Cash Flow and Capital Structure

Fourth quarter 2009 net cash flow provided by operating activities was $512 million, which compares to $769 million in the prior year. The decline resulted primarily from an increase in working capital requirements as a result of the higher level of sales in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the prior year. Capital expenditures were $80 million in the current quarter compared to $144 million last year. Fourth quarter free cash flow (cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures) was $432 million, compared to $625 million in the prior year quarter.

For full-year 2009, net cash flow from operating activities was $455 million, which compares to $773 million in the prior year. Similar to the fourth quarter variance described previously, the year-to-year decline resulted primarily from the higher working capital requirements. Capital expenditures were $201 million in 2009 compared to $482 million in 2008. Free cash flow was $254 million compared to $291 million in 2008.

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had $2,371 million of debt and $788 million of cash and marketable securities, resulting in net debt (defined as debt less cash and marketable securities) of $1,583 million. This net debt outcome is a historic low for the Company, $573 million lower than the balance at the end of 2008 and is the fourth consecutive year the Company has successfully reduced its net debt. Committed liquidity facilities and cash on hand provided the Company with available liquidity in excess of $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2009.

2010 Outlook

TRW's 2010 planning assumptions for industry production volumes are approximately 10.8 million units in North America and 16.0 million units in Europe, up 27% and down 2%, respectively compared to 2009 levels. Based on these production levels and the Company's expectations for foreign currency exchange rates, full-year 2010 sales are expected to range between $12.3 billion and $12.9 billion, with first quarter sales expected to be approximately $3.4 billion.

The Company currently expects that the continuing recovery in the North American market and the benefits achieved from downturn management actions implemented in 2009 will offset an increase in pension expense, rising commodity prices and other factors in 2010.

"We are optimistic the positive momentum that emerged in the industry in the second-half of 2009 will continue into 2010," said Mr. Plant. "As we start a new decade, TRW is well positioned to build on the success achieved in 2009 given its leading diversification, key technology portfolio and improved cost and capital structure."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Conference Call

The Company will host its fourth-quarter conference call at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time) today, Thursday, February 25th, to discuss financial results and other related matters. To participate in the conference call, please dial (877) 852-7898 for U.S. locations, or (706) 634-1095 for international locations.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will be accessible afterward for approximately one week. To access the replay, U.S. locations should dial (800) 642-1687, and locations outside the U.S. should dial (706) 645-9291. The replay code is 49752532. A live audio webcast and replay of the conference call will also be available on the Company's website at www.trw.com.

Reconciliation to GAAP

In addition to GAAP results included within this press release, the Company has provided certain information which is not calculated according to GAAP ("non-GAAP"), such as net earnings (losses), operating income (losses) and diluted earnings per share each excluding special items, tax expense excluding certain net tax benefits, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate the operating performance of the Company and its business segments, including use in connection with forecasting future periods. Management believes that investors will likewise find these non-GAAP measures useful in evaluating such performance. Such measures are frequently used by security analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry.

Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the closest GAAP financial measure and for share amounts used to derive earnings per share, please see the financial schedules that accompany this release.

About TRW

With 2009 sales of $11.6 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs approximately 63,600 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at www.trw.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are not statements of historical fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties which can cause our actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, including those set forth in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (our "Form 10-K"), and in our Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 3, July 3 and October 2, 2009, such as: the financial condition of our customers adversely affecting us or the viability of our supply base; disruptions in the financial markets adversely impacting the availability and cost of credit negatively affecting our business; any further material contraction in automotive sales and production adversely affecting our results, liquidity or the viability of our supply base; any shortage of supplies adversely affecting us; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; commodity inflationary pressures adversely affecting our profitability and supply base; our dependence on our largest customers; costs of product liability, warranty and recall claims and efforts by customers to adversely alter contract terms and conditions concerning warranty and recall participation; costs or liabilities relating to environmental, health and safety regulations; our substantial debt and resulting vulnerability to economic or industry downturns and to rising interest rates; strengthening of the U.S. dollar and other foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations impacting our results; any increase in the expense of our pension and other postretirement benefits or the funding requirements of our pension plans; any impairment of a significant amount of our goodwill or other intangible assets; risks associated with non-U.S. operations, including foreign exchange risks and economic uncertainty in some regions; work stoppages or other labor issues at our facilities or at the facilities of our customers or suppliers; volatility in our annual effective tax rate resulting from a change in earnings mix or other factors; assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights; the possibility that our largest stockholder's interests will conflict with our or our other stockholders' interests; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in our Form 10-K and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any update or revision to any of the forward-looking statements.

                         TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

             Index of Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

                                                                        Page
                                                                        ----
  Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)for the
   three months ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008........    A2

  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended 
   December 31, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008...............    A3

  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 (unaudited) 
   and December 31, 2008.............................................    A4

  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
   for the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.......    A5

  Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited) 
   for the three months and years ended December 31, 2009 
   and December 31, 2008.............................................    A6

  Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings (Losses) to Adjusted
   Earnings (Losses) (unaudited):

    - For the three months ended December 31, 2009...................    A7
    - For the three months ended December 31, 2008...................    A8
    - For the year ended December 31, 2009...........................    A9
    - For the year ended December 31, 2008...........................   A10

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial information and reconciliation schedules should be read in conjunction with the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended April 3, 2009, July 3, 2009, and October 2, 2009, and the July 29, 2009 Current Report on Form 8-K, each of which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                      A2

                         TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                 (Unaudited)

   (In millions, except per share amounts)             Three Months Ended
                                                          December 31,
                                                       ------------------
                                                       2009          2008
                                                       ----          ----

  Sales                                              $3,384        $2,813
  Cost of sales                                       3,009         2,718
                                                      -----         -----
     Gross profit                                       375            95
  Administrative and selling expenses                   129           116
  Amortization of intangible assets                       5             4
  Restructuring charges and fixed asset impairments      26            81
  Goodwill impairments                                    -           458
  Intangible asset impairments                            -           329
  Other (income) expense - net                          (14)           (1)
                                                        ---           ---
     Operating income (losses)                          229          (892)
  Interest expense - net                                 50            48
  (Gain) loss on retirement of debt - net                 8             -
  Accounts receivable securitization costs                1             -
  Equity in (earnings) losses of
   affiliates, net of tax                                (6)            3
                                                        ---           ---
      Earnings (losses) before income taxes             176          (943)
  Income tax expense                                     30             -
                                                        ---           ---
       Net earnings (losses)                            146          (943)
  Less: Net earnings attributable to
   noncontrolling interest, net of tax                    5             3
                                                        ---           ---
       Net earnings (losses) attributable to TRW       $141         $(946)
                                                       ====         =====

  Basic earnings (losses) per share:
    Earnings (losses) per share                       $1.20        $(9.35)
                                                      =====        ======
    Weighted average shares outstanding               117.8         101.2
                                                      =====         =====

  Diluted earnings (losses) per share:
    Earnings (losses) per share                       $1.18        $(9.35)
                                                      =====        ======
    Weighted average shares outstanding               119.8         101.2
                                                      =====         =====

                                       A3

                          TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

                       Consolidated Statements of Operations

  (In millions, except per share amounts)                 Years Ended
                                                          December 31,
                                                          ------------
                                                       2009          2008
                                                       ----          ----
                                                   (Unaudited)            
  Sales                                             $11,614       $14,995
  Cost of sales                                      10,708        13,977
                                                    -------       -------
      Gross profit                                      906         1,018
  Administrative and selling expenses                   484           523
  Amortization of intangible assets                      21            31
  Restructuring charges and fixed asset impairments     100           145
  Goodwill impairments                                    -           458
  Intangible asset impairments                           30           329
  Other (income) expense - net                          (18)            -
                                                    -------       -------
      Operating income (losses)                         289          (468)
  Interest expense - net                                186           182
  (Gain) loss on retirement of debt - net               (26)            -
  Accounts receivable securitization costs                4             2
  Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates, 
   net of tax                                           (15)          (14)
                                                    -------       -------
      Earnings (losses) before income taxes             140          (638)
  Income tax expense                                     67           126
                                                    -------       -------
      Net earnings (losses)                              73          (764)
  Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling
   interest, net of tax                                  18            15
                                                    -------       -------
      Net earnings (losses) attributable to TRW         $55         $(779)
                                                    =======       =======
                                                            
  Basic earnings (losses) per share:                       
    Earnings (losses) per share                       $0.51        $(7.71)
                                                    =======       =======
    Weighted average shares outstanding               107.8         101.1
                                                    =======       =======
                                                            
  Diluted earnings (losses) per share:                     
    Earnings (losses) per share                       $0.51        $(7.71)
                                                    =======       =======
    Weighted average shares outstanding               108.7         101.1
                                                    =======       =======

                                       A4

                           TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

                            Consolidated Balance Sheets
                 
  (Dollars in millions)                                       As of
                                                           December 31,
                                                           ------------
                                                        2009          2008
                                                        ----          ----
                                                    (Unaudited)          
                                                             
                          Assets

  Current assets:                                           
    Cash and cash equivalents                           $788          $756
    Marketable securities                                  -            10
    Accounts receivable - net                          1,943         1,570
    Inventories                                          660           694
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets            135           127
    Deferred income taxes                                 66            82
                                                     -------       -------
  Total current assets                                 3,592         3,239
                                                             
  Property, plant and equipment - net                  2,334         2,518
  Goodwill                                             1,768         1,765
  Intangible assets - net                                324           373
  Pension asset                                          179           801
  Deferred income taxes                                  138            93
  Other assets                                           397           483
                                                     -------       -------
    Total assets                                      $8,732        $9,272
                                                     =======       =======

                    Liabilities and Equity

  Current liabilities:                                      
    Short-term debt                                      $18           $66
    Current portion of long-term debt                     28            53
    Trade accounts payable                             1,912         1,793
    Accrued compensation                                 256           219
    Income taxes                                          26            23
    Other current liabilities                          1,068         1,010
                                                     -------       -------
  Total current liabilities                            3,308         3,164
                                                             
  Long-term debt                                       2,325         2,803
  Postretirement benefits other than pensions            479           486
  Pension benefits                                       804           778
  Deferred income taxes                                   34           232
  Long-term liabilities                                  473           541
                                                     -------       -------
    Total liabilities                                  7,423         8,004
                                                             
  Commitments and contingencies                             
                                                             
  Stockholders' equity:                                     
    Preferred stock                                        -             -
    Capital stock                                          1             1
    Treasury stock                                         -             -
    Paid-in-capital                                    1,553         1,199
    Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)             (323)         (378)
    Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses)    (71)          309
                                                     -------       -------
  Total TRW stockholders' equity                       1,160         1,131
  Noncontrolling interest                                149           137
                                                     -------       -------
    Total equity                                       1,309         1,268
                                                     -------       -------
    Total liabilities and equity                      $8,732        $9,272
                                                     =======       =======

                                        A5

                           TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                  (Unaudited)

  (Dollars in millions)                                    Years Ended
                                                           December 31,
                                                           ------------
                                                        2009          2008
                                                        ----          ----
  Operating Activities                                      
  Net earnings (losses)                                  $73         $(764)
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (losses) 
   to net cash provided by operating activities:            
    Depreciation and amortization                        495           576
    Net pension and other postretirement benefits 
     income and contributions                           (234)         (192)
    Net gains on sale of assets                           (4)           (5)
    Amortization of deferred financing fees                7             3
    Net (gain) loss on retirement of debt               (26)             -
    Fixed asset impairment charges                        17            87
    Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges      30           787
    Other - net                                           17            25
  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects
   of businesses acquired:                                  
    Accounts receivable, net                            (312)          612
    Inventories                                           63            91
    Trade accounts payable                                47          (460)
    Prepaid expense and other assets                     151           (67)
    Other liabilities                                    131            80
                                                     -------       -------
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating
       activities                                        455           773
                                                             
  Investing Activities                                      
  Capital expenditures, including other intangible
   assets                                               (201)         (482)
  Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired         -           (40)
  Proceeds from sale/leaseback transactions                -             1
  Net proceeds from asset sales                            4            15
  Investment in affiliates                                 -            (1)
                                                     -------       -------
      Net cash provided by (used in) investing
       activities                                       (197)         (507)
                                                             
  Financing Activities                                      
  Change in short-term debt                              (48)            6
  Net (repayments on) proceeds from revolving 
   credit facility                                      (203)         (229)
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net
   of fees                                             1,960             6
  Proceeds from issuance of capital stock, net of
   fees                                                  269             -
  Redemption of long-term debt                        (2,225)          (68)
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options                  6             4
  Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest               (9)           (6)
                                                     -------       -------
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing
       activities                                       (250)         (287)
  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                 24          (118)
                                                     -------       -------
  Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        32          (139)
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       756           895
                                                     -------       -------
  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period            $788          $756
                                                     =======       =======

                                       A6

                          TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

                  Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
                                   (Unaudited)

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are not recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be alternatives to the comparable GAAP amounts. Further, since all companies do not use identical calculations, our definition and presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA as calculated below is a measure used by management to evaluate the operating performance of the Company and its business segments and to forecast future periods. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding restructuring charges, asset impairments and other significant special items. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of on-going operations separate from items that may have a disproportionate impact in any particular period. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are frequently used by securities analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not purport to be alternatives to net earnings (losses) as an indicator of operating performance, nor to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, neither is intended to be a measure of free cash flow for management's discretionary use, as they do not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements.

                                 
  (Dollars in millions)           Three Months Ended     Years Ended
                                     December 31,        December 31,
                                  ------------------     ------------
                                    2009      2008      2009      2008
                                    ----      ----      ----      ----
  GAAP net earnings (losses)
   attributable to TRW              $141     $(946)      $55     $(779)
     Income tax expense               30         -        67       126
     Interest expense - net           50        48       186       182
     Accounts receivable
      securitization costs             1         -         4         2
     Depreciation and
      amortization                   128       131       495       576
                                     ---       ---       ---       ---
  EBITDA                             350      (767)      807       107

      Restructuring charges and
       fixed asset impairments        26        81       100       145
      Goodwill impairments             -       458         -       458
      Intangible asset
       impairments                     -       329        30       329
      (Gain) loss on retirement
       of debt - net                   8         -       (26)        -
                                     ---       ---       ---       ---
  Adjusted EBITDA                   $384      $101      $911    $1,039
                                    ====      ====      ====    ======

  Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures, and is used by management in analyzing the Company's ability to service and repay its debt and to forecast future periods. However, this measure does not represent funds available for investment or other discretionary uses since it does not deduct cash used to service debt or for other non-discretionary expenditures.

  (Dollars in millions)            Three Months Ended     Years Ended
                                       December 31,       December 31,
                                      -------------      -------------
                                      2009     2008      2009     2008
                                      ----     ----      ----     ----
  Cash flow provided by (used
   in) operating activities           $512     $769      $455     $773
   Capital expenditures                (80)    (144)     (201)    (482)
                                       ---     ----      ----     ----
  Free cash flow                      $432     $625      $254     $291
                                      ====     ====      ====     ====

                                       A7

                          TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

        Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings (Losses) to Adjusted Earnings
                                     (Losses)
                                   (Unaudited)

In accordance with ASC 350 (formerly, SFAS No. 142) and ASC 360 (formerly, SFAS No. 144), the Company recorded fixed asset impairment charges of $9 million. Additionally, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $26 million primarily related to severance, retention and outplacement services, and net curtailment gains of $9 million. The Company also recorded a net loss on retirement of debt of $8 million.

                                  Three Months                Three Months
                                     Ended                       Ended
                                  December 31,                December 31,
  (In millions, except per share     2009                        2009
   amounts)                         Actual       Adjustments    Adjusted
                                  -------------  -----------  ------------

  Sales                             $3,384           $-          $3,384
  Cost of sales                      3,009            -           3,009
                                     -----          ---           -----
      Gross profit                     375            -             375
  Administrative and selling
   expenses                            129            -             129
  Amortization of intangible
   assets                                5            -               5
  Restructuring charges and
   fixed asset impairments              26          (26) (a)          -
  Other (income) expense - net         (14)           -             (14)
                                       ---          ---             ---
      Operating income (losses)        229           26             255
  Interest expense, net                 50            -              50
  (Gain) loss on retirement of
   debt - net                            8           (8) (b)          -
  Account receivable securitization
   costs                                 1            -               1
  Equity in earnings of
   affiliates, net of tax               (6)           -              (6)
                                       ---          ---             ---
      Earnings (losses)
       before income taxes             176           34             210
  Income tax expense                    30            7  (c)         37
                                       ---          ---             ---
      Net earnings (losses)            146           27             173
  Less:  Net earnings
          attributable to 
          noncontrolling        
          interest, net of tax           5            -               5
                                       ---          ---             ---
      Net earnings (losses)
       attributable to TRW            $141          $27            $168
                                      ====          ===            ====

  Effective tax rate                    17%                          18%

  Basic earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share      $1.20                        $1.43
                                     =====                        =====
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                     117.8                        117.8
                                     =====                        =====

  Diluted earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share      $1.18                        $1.40
                                     =====                        =====
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                     119.8                        119.8
                                     =====                        =====

  (a) Represents the elimination of restructuring charges, fixed asset 
      impairments, and net curtailment gains.
  (b) Represents the elimination of the net loss on retirement of debt.
  (c) Represents the elimination of the income tax impact of the 
      restructuring charges, fixed asset impairments, and net curtailment 
      gains adjustments above, by calculating the income tax impact of each 
      of these items using the appropriate tax rate for the jurisdiction 
      where the charges were incurred.

                                       A8

                          TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

        Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings (Losses) to Adjusted Earnings
                                     (Losses)
                                   (Unaudited)

In accordance with ASC 350 and ASC 360, the Company recorded goodwill impairment charges of $458 million, intangible asset impairment charges of $329 million and fixed asset impairment charges of $67 million. Additionally, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $25 million primarily related to severance, retention and outplacement services, and net curtailment gains of $11 million.

                                  Three Months                Three Months
                                     Ended                       Ended
                                  December 31,                December 31,
  (In millions, except per share     2008                        2008
   amounts)                         Actual       Adjustments    Adjusted
                                  -------------  -----------  ------------

  Sales                                $2,813           $-           $2,813
  Cost of sales                         2,718            -            2,718
                                        -----          ---            -----
      Gross profit                         95            -               95
  Administrative and selling expenses     116            -              116
  Amortization of intangible assets         4            -                4
  Restructuring charges and fixed
   asset impairments                       81          (81) (a)           -
  Goodwill impairments                    458         (458) (b)           -
  Intangible asset impairments            329         (329) (c)           -
  Other (income) expense - net             (1)           -               (1)
                                          ---          ---              ---
      Operating income (losses)          (892)         868              (24)
  Interest expense, net                    48            -               48
  Account receivable securitization
   costs                                    -            -               -
  Equity in (earnings) losses
   of affiliates, net of tax                3            -                3
                                          ---          ---              ---
      Earnings (losses) before income
       taxes                             (943)         868              (75)
  Income tax expense                        -           (4) (d)          (4)
                                          ---          ---              ---
      Net earnings (losses)              (943)         872             (71)
  Less:  Net earnings attributable to
          noncontrolling interest, 
          net of tax                        3            -                3
                                          ---          ---              ---
      Net earnings (losses)
       attributable to TRW              $(946)        $872             $(74)
                                        =====         ====             ====

  Effective tax rate                     n.m.                          n.m.

  Basic earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share        $(9.35)                       $(0.73)
                                       ======                        ======
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                        101.2                         101.2
                                        =====                         =====

  Diluted earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share        $(9.35)                       $(0.73)
                                       ======                        ======
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                        101.2                         101.2
                                        =====                         =====

  (a) Represents the elimination of restructuring charges, fixed asset 
      impairments and net curtailment gains.
  (b) Represents the elimination of goodwill impairments.
  (c) Represents the elimination of intangible asset impairments.
  (d) Represents the elimination of a tax benefit recorded through other 
      comprehensive earnings of $2 million, the tax benefit related to 
      restructuring charges and each of the impairments of $18 million (by 
      calculating the income tax impact of each of these items using the 
      appropriate tax rate for the jurisdiction where the charges were 
      incurred), and the tax expense related to the one-time write off of 
      certain tax assets of $24 million.

  n.m. - not meaningful

                                       A9

                          TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

        Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings (Losses) to Adjusted Earnings
                                     (Losses)
                                   (Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $92 million primarily related to severance, retention and outplacement services offset by net curtailment gains of $9 million. Additionally, in accordance with ASC 350 and ASC 360, the Company recorded intangible asset impairment charges of $30 million and fixed asset impairment charges of $17 million. The Company also recorded a net gain on retirement of debt of $26 million.

                                   Year Ended                  Year Ended
                                   December 31,               December 31,
  (In millions, except per share      2009                        2009
   amounts)                          Actual      Adjustments    Adjusted
                                  -------------  -----------  ------------

  Sales                              $11,614           $-         $11,614
  Cost of sales                       10,708            -          10,708
                                      ------          ---          ------
      Gross profit                       906            -             906
  Administrative and selling
   expenses                              484            -             484
  Amortization of intangible
   assets                                 21            -              21
  Restructuring charges and
   fixed asset impairments               100         (100) (a)          -
  Intangible asset impairments            30          (30) (b)          -
  Other (income) expense - net           (18)           -             (18)
                                         ---          ---             ---
      Operating income (losses)          289          130             419
  Interest expense, net                  186            -             186
  (Gain) loss on retirement of
   debt - net                            (26)          26  (c)          -
  Account receivable securitization
   costs                                   4            -               4
  Equity in earnings of
   affiliates, net of tax                (15)           -             (15)
                                         ---          ---             ---
      Earnings (losses) before income
       taxes                             140          104             244
  Income tax expense                      67           22  (d)         89
                                         ---          ---             ---
       Net earnings (losses)              73           82             155
  Less: Net earnings attributable to
         Noncontrolling interest, 
         net of tax                       18            -              18
                                         ---          ---             ---
      Net earnings (losses)
       attributable to TRW               $55          $82            $137
                                         ===          ===            ====

  Effective tax rate                      48%                          36%

  Basic earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share        $0.51                        $1.27
                                       =====                        =====
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                       107.8                        107.8
                                       =====                        =====

  Diluted earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share        $0.51                        $1.26
                                       =====                        =====
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                       108.7                        108.7
                                       =====                        =====

  (a) Represents the elimination of restructuring charges, fixed asset 
      impairments and net curtailment gains.
  (b) Represents the elimination of intangible asset impairments.
  (c) Represents the elimination of the net gain on retirement of debt.
  (d) Represents the elimination of the income tax impact of the 
      restructuring charges, fixed asset impairments and net curtailment 
      gains adjustments above, by calculating the income tax impact of each 
      of these items using the appropriate tax rate for the jurisdiction 
      where the charges were incurred.

                                       A10

                          TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

        Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings (Losses) to Adjusted Earnings
                                     (Losses)
                                   (Unaudited)

In accordance with ASC 350 and ASC 360, the Company recorded goodwill impairment charges of $458 million, intangible asset impairment charges of $329 million and fixed asset impairment charges of $87 million. Additionally, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $69 million related primarily to severance, retention and outplacement services, offset by net curtailment gains of $11 million.

                                   Year Ended                  Year Ended
                                   December 31,               December 31,
  (In millions, except per share      2008                        2008
   amounts)                          Actual      Adjustments    Adjusted
                                  -------------  -----------  ------------

  Sales                            $14,995             $-          $14,995
  Cost of sales                     13,977              -           13,977
                                    ------            ---           ------
      Gross profit                   1,018              -            1,018
  Administrative and selling
   expenses                            523              -              523
  Amortization of intangible
   assets                               31              -               31
  Restructuring charges and
   fixed asset impairments             145           (145) (a)           -
  Goodwill impairments                 458           (458) (b)           -
  Intangible asset impairments         329           (329) (c)           -
                                       ---           ----              ---
      Operating income (losses)       (468)           932              464
  Interest expense, net                182              -              182
  Account receivable securitization
   costs                                 2              -                2
  Equity in (earnings) losses of
   affiliates, net of tax              (14)             -              (14)
                                       ---            ---              ---
      Earnings (losses) 
       before income taxes            (638)           932              294
  Income tax expense                   126              -  (d)         126
                                       ---            ---              ---
      Net earnings (losses)           (764)           932              168
  Less: Net earnings attributable to
         noncontrolling interest, 
         net of tax                     15              -               15
                                       ---            ---              ---
      Net earnings (losses)
       attributable to TRW           $(779)          $932             $153
                                     =====           ====             ====

  Effective tax rate                  n.m.                              43%

  Basic earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share     $(7.71)                          $1.51
                                    ======                           =====
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                     101.1                           101.1
                                     =====                           =====

  Diluted earnings (losses) per
   share:
    Earnings (losses) per share     $(7.71)                          $1.50
                                    ======                           =====
    Weighted average shares
     outstanding                     101.1                           102.0
                                     =====                           =====

  (a) Represents the elimination of restructuring charges, fixed asset 
      impairments and net curtailment gains.
  (b) Represents the elimination of goodwill impairments.
  (c) Represents the elimination of intangible asset impairments.
  (d) Represents the elimination of a tax benefit recorded through other 
      comprehensive earnings of $2 million, the tax benefit related to 
      restructuring charges and each of the impairments of $22 million (by 
      calculating the income tax impact of each of these items using the 
      appropriate tax rate for the jurisdiction where the charges were 
      incurred), and the tax expense related to the one-time write-off of 
      certain tax assets of $24 million, which together net to zero.

  n.m. - not meaningful

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