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Shiloh Industries Reports Q3 Earnings and Revenue

18 August 1997

Shiloh Industries Reports Record Third-Quarter Earnings and Revenues

    MANSFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc.
today reported that income from continuing operations rose 15
percent for the third quarter of fiscal 1997 and 18 percent for the first nine
months ended July 31, 1997, compared with the same periods in fiscal 1996.
    Income from continuing operations for the quarter increased to $4.6
million, or $.36 per share, from $4.1 million, or $.31 per share, in the same
quarter a year ago.  Operating income increased 16 percent to $7.6 million in
the third quarter of fiscal 1997 from $6.5 million in the same quarter a year
ago.  Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 1997 were $65.5 million, up 22
percent from $53.6 million in the same quarter last year.
    For the nine months ended July 31, 1997, income from continuing operations
rose to $14.6 million, or $1.12 per share, from $12.4 million, or $.95 per
share, in the same period of the pervious fiscal year.  Operating income was
$23.8 million, a 17 percent increase for the nine months ended July 31, 1997,
from the $20.3 million reported a year earlier.  Revenues were $200.7 million,
up 23 percent for the nine months ended July 31, 1997, from $163.1 million in
the same period last year.
    "We are very pleased with our operating results for the third quarter,"
said Robert L. Grissinger, president, chief executive officer and chairman.
"The impact on our operations from the automotive shutdowns traditionally
experienced in the third quarter was less than expected.  This was due in part
to the revenue and earnings contribution provided by Greenfield Die &
Manufacturing Corporation, our latest acquisition."
    To date in fiscal 1997, the company has spent $37.9 million of a record
budgeted $60.4 million on capital expenditures as compared to $38 million in
fiscal 1996.  The majority of these expenditures are being made to expand
several current facilities, including Greenfield Die, Sectional Stamping and
Medina Blanking.
    "These expansions as well as our announced Georgia facility are consistent
with the company's long-term growth plan to grow through a combination of
plant expansions, greenfield sites and selective acquisitions," said
Grissinger.
    Based in Mansfield, Ohio, Shiloh Industries is a premier supplier of high-
quality steel blanks, stampings and processed steel to automotive, appliance
and other industrial manufacturers.  The company operates eight facilities in
Ohio and Michigan and employs more than 1,250 people.
    The above statements contained in this news release include forward-
looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Among
the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the
following: a downturn in the automotive industry and the general economy;
competitive factors such as increases in the price of, or limitations on the
availability of steel; and other risks and uncertainties that may be
identified from time to time in the company's reports to the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

                         SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                             (Unaudited)
                 (in thousands, except per share data)

                                  Three months ended      Nine months ended
                                             July 31,               July 31,
                                  1997          1996      1997         1996

    Revenues                    $65,460       $53,578   $200,717    $163,087

    Cost of sales                51,184        42,768    158,762     130,851

     Gross profit                14,276        10,810     41,955      32,236

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses      6,720         4,272     18,161      11,959

     Operating income             7,556         6,538     23,794      20,277

    Interest expense                666            --      1,408         165

    Interest income                 (16)            1         40          55

    Minority interest               116            --        314          --

    Other income, net                 8            51        205          61

     Income from continuing
      operations before
      income taxes                6,998         6,590     22,945      20,228

    Provision for income taxes    2,349         2,537      8,329       7,804

      Income from continuing
       operations                 4,649         4,053     14,616      12,424

    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of
     income taxes                    --            --         --        (379)

    Loss on sale of discontinued
     operations, net of
     income taxes                    --            --         --     (10,198)

     Net income (loss)           $4,649        $4,053    $14,616     $ 1,847

    Earnings per share:
     Income per share from
      continuing operations      $  .36        $  .31    $  1.12     $   .95

     Loss per share from
      discontinued operations        --            --         --        (.03)

     Loss per share on sale
      of discontinued
      operations                     --            --         --        (.78)

    Net income (loss) per share  $  .36        $  .31     $ 1.12     $   .14

    Weighted average number of
     common shares               13,039        13,012     13,030      13,012

                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (Unaudited)
                          (Amounts in thousands)

                                                July 31, 1997 October 31, 1996
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                     $1,141           $1,721
     Accounts receivable                           41,200           33,116
     Inventory                                     29,846           18,627
     Deferred income taxes                          1,034            1,034
     Prepaid expenses                               4,459            3,573

         Total current assets                      77,680           58,071

    Property, plant and equipment                 162,384          122,293

    Goodwill and other intangible assets, net       7,935              615
    Other long-term assets                          3,886           26,030
     Total assets                                $251,885         $207,009

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                            $ 16,324         $  9,720
     Current maturities of long-term debt              --               --
     Short-term notes payable                       2,600            2,500
     Accrued income taxes                           3,210            1,413
     Other accrued expenses                        14,051            9,625

         Total current liabilities                 36,185           23,258

    Long-term debt, net of current maturities      67,400           50,433
    Other non-current liabilities                   7,158            7,161
     Total liabilities                            110,743           80,852

    Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock                                     130              130
     Additional paid-in capital                    38,744           38,375
     Retained earnings                            102,268           87,652

         Total stockholders' equity               141,142          126,157

      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $251,885         $207,009

SOURCE  Shiloh Industries, Inc.