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Federal-Mogul Reports First Quarter 2006 Results.


SOUTHFIELD Southfield, city (1990 pop. 75,728), Oakland co., SE Mich., a suburb of Detroit, on the Rouge River; laid out 1817, inc. as a city 1958. There are electronics research, meat-processing, and printing facilities, and manufactures include plastic, metal, rubber, and , Mich. -- Federal-Mogul Federal-Mogul Corporation is a major automotive parts supplier based in Southfield, Michigan, USA. Currently operating under Chapter 11 reorganization, Federal-Mogul employs some 41,000 people in 24 countries.  Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB

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:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2006.
Financial Summary (in millions)
-------------------------------

                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                   -------------------
                                                        March 31
                                                   -------------------
                                                     2006      2005
                                                   --------- ---------
Net sales                                            $1,600    $1,633
Gross margin                                            285       275
Selling, general and administrative expenses            228       250
Loss from continuing operations, before income taxes    (39)      (22)
     Adjustment of assets to fair value                 (20)       (3)
     Restructuring expense, net                         (26)       (3)
Operational EBITDA(a)                                   146       127

(a) Operational EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined to include
discontinued operations and exclude impairment charges, Chapter 11 and
U.K. Administration expenses, restructuring costs, income tax expense,
interest expense, depreciation and amortization


Federal-Mogul reported net sales Net Sales

The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted.

Notes:
This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight
 of $1,600 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, a decrease of $33 million compared to the first quarter of 2005. The most significant factors impacting sales were increased volumes of $13 million and unfavorable foreign currency of $51 million.

Gross margin for the quarter increased by $10 million over the first quarter of 2005 despite unfavorable foreign currency effects Foreign Currency Effects

The extent to which the changes in a foreign currency affects the return on a foreign investment.

Notes:
Foreign investments are complicated by the currency fluctuation and conversion between countries.
 of $9 million. Productivity improvements, net of labor and benefits inflation, contributed $15 million and improvements generated on raw material costs contributed $8 million.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2006, when compared to the same periods of 2005, decreased by $22 million.

Federal-Mogul reported a net loss from continuing operations continuing operations

Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the
 before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2006 of $39 million compared to $22 million for the same period of 2005. The combined impact of improved gross margin and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses of $32 million was more than offset by increases in asset impairment Impairment

1. A reduction in a company's stated capital.

2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock.

Notes:
1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains.

2.
 and restructuring charges restructuring charge

The expense of reorganizing a company's operations. A restructuring charge is an infrequent expense that generally results from asset writedowns or facility closings.
 of $40 million and higher interest expense of $10 million.

Management believes that Operational EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become  most closely approximates the cash flow associated with the operational earnings of the Company and uses Operational EBITDA to measure the performance of its operations. Operational EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined to include discontinued operations Discontinued operations

Divisions of a business that have been sold or written off and that no longer are maintained by the business.
 and exclude impairment charges, Chapter 11 and U.K. Administration expenses, restructuring restructuring - The transformation from one representation form to another at the same relative abstraction level, while preserving the subject system's external behaviour (functionality and semantics).  costs, income tax expense, interest expense, depreciation and amortization.

The Company reported Operational EBITDA of $146 million, an improvement of $19 million compared to 2005, largely due to the productivity improvements reported within gross margin and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses. A reconciliation of Operational EBITDA to the Company's loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2006 has been provided.

Combining cash provided from or used by operating activities with cash used by investing activities, the Company has generated positive cash inflows of $31 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, representing an improvement of $76 million when compared with net cash outflows of $45 million for the comparable period of 2005.

"Federal-Mogul continues to progress toward emergence from U.K. Administration and Chapter 11 in the U.S. Despite challenging market conditions, for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, the Company increased net sales, excluding foreign exchange, improved EBITDA to $146 million and generated positive cash inflows of $31 million, $76 million better than the comparable period of 2005," said Chairman, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Jose JOSE Jealous One's Still Envy (song)
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"We remain focused on the implementation of our global profitable growth strategy, providing world-class world-class
adj.
1. Ranking among the foremost in the world; of an international standard of excellence; of the highest order: a world-class figure skater.

2.
 customer service and leading products and technology at competitive cost."

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, systems and modules serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the global aftermarket Aftermarket

See: Secondary market.


aftermarket

See secondary market.
. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on global profitable growth to create value for and bring greater satisfaction to its customers, employees, and stakeholders Stakeholders

All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government.
.

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan Southfield is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a suburb of Detroit and is part of the metro Detroit area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 78,296. Southfield Township is adjacent to the city on the north side. , Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit Detroit, city, United States
Detroit (dĭtroit`), city (1990 pop. 1,027,974), seat of Wayne co., SE Mich., on the Detroit River and between lakes St. Clair and Erie; inc. as a city 1815.
 in 1899. On October October: see month.  1, 2001, Federal-Mogul decided to separate its asbestos asbestos, mineral
asbestos, common name for any of a variety of silicate minerals within the amphibole and serpentine groups that are fibrous in structure and more or less resistant to acid and fire.
 liabilities from its true operating potential by voluntarily filing for financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code Bankruptcy Code may refer to:
  • Bankruptcy in Canada
  • Bankruptcy in the United States
  • Bankruptcy in China
 in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and Administration in the United Kingdom. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.

Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.


Statements contained in this press release, which are not historical fact, constitute "Forward-Looking Statements." Actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in Federal-Mogul's most recent report to the SEC on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
, which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports to the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the cost and timing of implementing restructuring actions, the results of the Chapter 11 and Administration proceedings, the Company's ability to generate cost savings or manufacturing efficiencies to offset or exceed contractually con·trac·tu·al  
adj.
Of, relating to, or having the nature of a contract.



con·tractu·al·ly adv.

Adv. 1.
 or competitively required price reductions or price reductions to obtain new business, conditions in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. , and certain global and regional economic conditions. Federal-Mogul does not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact.
     2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or
 after the date of this press release.

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FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
                       STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        (Millions of Dollars, Except Share and Per Share Data)
                              (Unaudited)


                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31
                                                    ------------------
                                                      2006      2005
                                                    --------  --------

Net sales                                          $1,600.3  $1,633.2
Cost of products sold                               1,315.3   1,358.3
                                                    --------  --------

Gross margin                                          285.0     274.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses          227.5     249.7
Adjustment of long-lived assets to fair value          20.1       3.0
Interest expense, net                                  39.0      28.8
Chapter 11 and Administration related
 reorganization expenses                               21.1      30.0
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates           (9.4)     (9.3)
Restructuring expense, net                             25.8       2.8
Other income, net                                      (0.3)     (8.4)
                                                    --------  --------

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (38.8)    (21.7)

Income tax expense                                     29.6      26.6
                                                    --------  --------

Net loss                                           $  (68.4) $  (48.3)
                                                    ========  ========


Basic and diluted loss per common share:
----------------------------------------

                                                    --------  --------

Net loss per common share                          $  (0.77) $  (0.54)
                                                    ========  ========



Weighted average shares outstanding (in millions)      89.1      89.1


                       FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
                            BALANCE SHEETS

                         (Millions of Dollars)


                                               (Unaudited)
                                                March 31   December 31
                                                  2006        2005
                                               ----------- -----------
Current assets:
 Cash and equivalents                          $    395.6  $    387.2
 Restricted cash                                    699.9       700.9
 Accounts receivable, net                         1,095.4     1,011.1
 Inventories, net                                   839.3       808.1
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets          206.0       220.7
                                                ----------  ----------

Total current assets                              3,236.2     3,128.0

Property, plant and equipment, net                1,940.7     2,003.1
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible
 assets                                           1,189.3     1,189.5
Definite-lived intangible assets, net               286.6       289.6
Asbestos-related insurance recoverable              779.9       777.4
Prepaid pension costs                                79.2       112.2
Other noncurrent assets                             254.4       235.3
                                                ----------  ----------

                                               $  7,766.3  $  7,735.1
                                                ==========  ==========

Current liabilities:
 Short-term debt, including current portion of
  long-term debt                               $    578.0  $    606.7
 Accounts payable                                   464.9       405.0
 Accrued liabilities                                563.4       536.0
 Other current liabilities                          124.3       116.9
                                                ----------  ----------

Total current liabilities                         1,730.6     1,664.6

Liabilities subject to compromise                 5,994.5     5,988.8

Long-term debt                                        7.6         8.1
Postemployment benefits                           2,244.4     2,230.8
Deferred income taxes                                65.6        62.4
Other accrued liabilities                           186.0       181.4
Minority interest in consolidated affiliates         31.9        32.0

Shareholders' deficit:
 Series C ESOP preferred stock                       28.0        28.0
 Common stock                                       445.3       445.3
 Additional paid-in capital                       2,156.1     2,154.6
 Accumulated deficit                             (3,670.5)   (3,602.1)
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss            (1,453.2)   (1,458.8)
                                                ----------  ----------

Total shareholders' deficit                      (2,494.3)   (2,433.0)
                                                ----------  ----------

                                               $  7,766.3  $  7,735.1
                                                ==========  ==========


                       FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
                       STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                         (Millions of Dollars)
                              (Unaudited)

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31
                                                    ------------------
                                                      2006      2005
                                                    --------  --------

Cash provided from (used by) operating activities
Net loss                                           $  (68.4) $  (48.3)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
 provided from (used by) operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                     78.8      93.0
     Adjustment of long-lived assets to fair value     20.1       3.0
     Change in postemployment benefits, including
      pensions                                         34.9      30.3
     Change in deferred taxes                          (6.3)      8.9
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
     Increase in accounts receivable                  (81.0)    (91.1)
     Increase in inventories                          (29.5)    (19.9)
     Increase in accounts payable                      57.4      17.6
     Changes in other assets and liabilities           47.6      (4.5)
                                                    --------  --------
Net cash provided from (used by) operating
 activities                                            53.6     (11.0)

Cash provided from (used by) investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment        (29.6)    (39.6)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and
 equipment                                              2.7       5.3
Net proceeds from sale of business                      4.0         -
                                                    --------  --------
 Net cash used by investing activities                (22.9)    (34.3)

Cash provided from (used by) financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings on DIP credit facility       124.7      95.8
Principal payments on DIP credit facility            (153.0)    (20.0)
Increase in short-term debt                            (0.7)      3.9
Net change in restricted cash                          (1.0)        -
Principal payment in other long-term debt              (0.6)     (0.9)
                                                    --------  --------
 Net cash (used by) provided from financing
  activities                                          (30.6)     78.8

 Effect of foreign currency exchange rate
  fluctuations on cash                                  8.3     (13.7)
                                                    --------  --------

Increase in cash and equivalents                        8.4      19.8

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period           387.2     700.6
                                                    --------  --------

Cash and equivalents at end of period              $  395.6  $  720.4
                                                    ========  ========


                       FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
             RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE
                        (Millions of Dollars)
                             (Unaudited)

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31
                                                    ------------------
                                                      2006      2005
                                                    --------  --------

Loss from continuing operations before income
 taxes                                             $  (38.8) $  (21.7)
   Depreciation and amortization                       78.8      93.0
   Chapter 11 and Administration related
    reorganization expenses                            21.1      30.0
   Interest expense, net                               39.0      28.8
   Adjustment of assets to fair value                  20.1       3.0
   Restructuring expense, net                          25.8       2.8
   Finalization of 2004 Goodwill Impairment Charge        -      (7.7)
   Discontinued operations and other                   (0.4)     (0.9)

                                                    --------  --------
Operational EBITDA                                 $  145.6  $  127.3
                                                    ========  ========
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