CompX 2001 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2001

CompX International Inc. (NYSE:CIX) will announce its second quarter 2001 operating results on July 24, 2001. A conference call has been set for Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. (EDT). Mr. Brent Hagenbuch, chief executive officer, will host the call. CompX currently expects that its earnings per share for the second quarter of 2001 will be in the range of $0.15 to $0.20 per share.

Participants can access the call by dialing 888-400-7916 (domestic) and 952-556-2842 (international) and requesting that the operator connect you to the CompX second quarter earnings conference call. A taped replay of the call will be available until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on August 25, 2001 by dialing 800-475-6701 (domestically) and 320-365-3844 (internationally) and using the access code of 594911. This call will also be available live via the Internet. Link to StreetEvents.com to listen to a live webcast.

CompX is a leading manufacturer of ergonomic computer support systems, precision ball bearing slides and security products.

Statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based upon management's belief and assumptions using currently available information. Although CompX believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements. While it is not possible to identify all factors, CompX continues to face many risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, general economic and political conditions, demand for office furniture, service industry employment levels, competitive products and prices, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the introduction of tariff or non-tariff trade barriers, potential difficulties in integrating completed acquisitions and other risks and uncertainties detailed in CompX's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Should one or more of these risks materialize (or the consequences of such a development worsen), or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those forecast or expected. CompX disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise such statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.