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Federal-Mogul Announces Second Quarter 2002 Results

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 30 Federal-Mogul Corporation today reported second quarter 2002 sales of $1,442 million up one percent compared to $1,425 million in 2001. Excluding the effects of foreign currency and businesses divested in the prior year, second quarter sales increased four percent. Second quarter 2002 earnings from operations were $48 million or $.58 per share compared to a loss from operations of $5 million or $(.06) per share in 2001. Earnings from operations for the second quarter 2002 exclude restructuring charges, impairment charges and Chapter 11 related expenses. Earnings from operations for the second quarter 2001 exclude restructuring charges, impairment charges, gains and losses on sales of businesses, gain on debt to equity swaps, and have been adjusted on a proforma basis for the adoption of SFAS 142.

In the second quarter 2002, Federal-Mogul had reported earnings of $16 million or $.17 per share, compared to a loss of $18 million or a loss of $(.25) per share in 2001.

Second quarter 2002 cash flow from operations, net of capital expenditures, was $11 million compared to a one million-dollar cash usage for second quarter 2001. By geographic region, total second quarter 2002 sales were 62 percent in North America, 36 percent in Europe and two percent in the rest of the world.

"We continue to achieve operational improvement and I am pleased with our progress to date," said Frank Macher, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our net new business backlog rose to $440 million with significant contracts gained for pistons in both North America and Europe. The strength of our customer relationships at this time is very encouraging."

Impact of SFAS 142 Adoption

On January 1, 2002, Federal-Mogul adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 142. Under SFAS 142, companies no longer amortize goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets and are required to perform annual tests of impairment. During the second quarter of 2002, Federal-Mogul, along with the assistance of an outside valuation firm, completed its initial fair-value based impairment test of its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets required by SFAS 142. As a result of these tests, Federal-Mogul recorded a non-cash charge of $1,428 million for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. The performance of certain operating units and changes in market conditions were the primary reasons for the decrease in certain operating units' fair values that resulted in the impairment charge.

After this non-cash charge, reported six months 2002 net loss was $(17.65) per share compared to $(1.14) per share in 2001.

Sales by Customer Channel

Sales of replacement parts to aftermarket customers totaled 46 percent of the company's second quarter 2002 sales or $668 million. By geographic region, second quarter 2002 aftermarket sales were 77 percent in North America, 21 percent in Europe and two percent in the rest of the world.

Sales of original equipment parts totaled 54 percent of the company's second quarter 2002 sales or $774 million. By geographic region, second quarter 2002 original equipment sales were 50 percent in North America, 48 percent in Europe and two percent in the rest of the world.

Sales by Global Product Line

Bearings

Second quarter 2002 sales for the global Bearings product line were $172 million for 12 percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $180 million in 2001. By customer, total Bearings sales were 62 percent for original equipment and 38 percent for the aftermarket. By geographic region, Bearings original equipment sales were 39 percent in North America, 55 percent in Europe and six percent in the rest of the world.

Friction

Second quarter 2002 sales for the global Friction product line were $192 million for 13 percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $172 million in 2001. Total Friction sales were split evenly between original equipment and aftermarket customers. By geographic region, Friction original equipment sales were 36 percent in North America, 62 percent in Europe and two percent in the rest of the world.

Lighting

Second quarter 2002 sales for the Lighting product line were $74 million for five percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $87 million in 2001. By customer, total Lighting sales were 81 percent for original equipment and 19 percent for the aftermarket. By geographic region, Lighting original equipment sales were 94 percent in North America and six percent in the rest of the world.

Pistons

Second quarter 2002 sales for the global Pistons product line were $188 million for 13 percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $164 million in 2001. By customer, total Pistons sales were 88 percent for original equipment and 12 percent for the aftermarket. By geographic region, Pistons original equipment sales were 40 percent in North America and 60 percent in Europe.

Piston Rings and Liners

Second quarter 2002 sales for the global Piston Rings and Liners product line were $120 million for eight percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $110 million in 2001. By customer, total Piston Rings and Liners sales were 83 percent for original equipment and 17 percent for the aftermarket. By geographic region, Piston Rings and Liners original equipment sales were 43 percent in North America and 57 percent in Europe.

Sealing Systems

Second quarter 2002 sales for the global Sealing Systems product line were $242 million for 17 percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $226 million in 2001. By customer, total Sealing Systems sales were 52 percent for original equipment and 48 percent for the aftermarket. By geographic region, Sealing Systems original equipment sales were 74 percent in North America, 25 percent in Europe and one percent in the rest of the world.

Sintered Valve Train and Transmission Products

Second quarter 2002 sales for the global Sintered Valve Train and Transmission Products line were $89 million for six percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $88 million in 2001. By customer, total Sintered Valve Train and Transmission Products sales were 98 percent for original equipment and two percent for the aftermarket. By geographic region, Sintered Valve Train and Transmission Products original equipment sales were 30 percent in North America, 68 percent in Europe and two percent in the rest of the world.

Systems Protection

Second quarter 2002 sales for the global Systems Protection product line were $32 million for two percent of Federal-Mogul's total sales compared to $33 million in 2001. Original equipment customers account for 100 percent of Systems Protection sales. By geographic region, Systems Protection sales were for 69 percent in North America, 28 percent in Europe and three percent in the rest of the world.

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components and sub- systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. 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 the globalization of its teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers and employees, and value to its constituents.

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs 49,000 people in 24 countries. On October 1, 2001, Federal-Mogul decided to separate its asbestos liabilities from its true operating potential by voluntarily filing for financial restructuring in Bankruptcy Court in the United States and Administration in the United Kingdom.

For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com .

Information in this press release contains forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the cost and timing of implementing restructuring actions, the effect of the Chapter 11 voluntary reorganization filing by the company and certain U.S. subsidiaries and the joint filing for Chapter 11 and Administration by the company's U.K. subsidiaries, conditions in the automotive components industry, certain global and regional economic conditions, and other factors detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Federal-Mogul undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

                 F E D E R A L - M O G U L   C O R P O R A T I O N
                 S T A T E M E N T S   O F   O P E R A T I O N S
                   (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)
                                   (Unaudited)

                                       Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                             June 30             June 30
                                         2002       2001     2002       2001

    Net sales                         $1,442.3  $1,425.4   $2,788.4  $2,876.1
    Cost of products sold              1,151.0   1,126.4    2,235.8   2,273.8
     Gross margin                        291.3     299.0      552.6     602.3

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses             213.4     203.6      426.8     431.2
    Amortization of goodwill and
     other intangible assets               3.5      29.8        7.1      60.2
    Restructuring charge                   1.5       2.1       11.0      31.9
    Adjustment of assets held for
     sale and other long-lived
     assets to fair value                  2.6       0.1        2.6       0.7
    Interest expense, net                 29.9      81.2       60.2     163.8
    Chapter 11 and Administration
     related reorganization expenses      18.5       -         33.4       -
    Gain on early extinguishment of
     debt                                  -       (25.1)       -       (25.1)
    Other income, net                    (14.8)    (27.8)     (13.8)    (21.3)
     Earnings (Loss) Before Income
      Taxes and Cumulative
      Effect of Change in Accounting
      Principle                           36.7      35.1       25.3     (39.1)

    Income tax expense                    20.7      52.6       50.5      40.6

     Earnings (Loss) Before
      Cumulative Effect of
      Change in Accounting Principle      16.0     (17.5)     (25.2)    (79.7)

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting for goodwill and
     other intangible assets, net of
     applicable income tax benefit         -         -      1,428.4       -

        Net Earnings (Loss)              $16.0    $(17.5) $(1,453.6)   $(79.7)

    Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:

    Basic
     Earnings (loss) before
      cumulative effect of
      change in accounting principle     $0.19    $(0.25)    $(0.31)   $(1.14)
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting for goodwill and
      other intangible assets, net of
      applicable income tax benefit        -         -        17.34       -
        Earnings (Loss) Available for
         Common Shareholders             $0.19    $(0.25)   $(17.65)   $(1.14)

    Diluted
     Earnings (loss) before
      cumulative effect of
      change in accounting principle     $0.17    $(0.25)    $(0.31)   $(1.14)
     Cumulative effect of change in
      accounting for goodwill and
      other intangible assets, net of
      applicable income tax benefit        -         -        17.34       -
        Earnings (Loss) Available for
         Common Shareholders             $0.17    $(0.25)   $(17.65)   $(1.14)

    Weighted Average Shares (Thousands)
     Basic                              82,365    71,169     82,365    70,880
     Diluted                            91,962    71,169     82,365    70,880


                  F E D E R A L - M O G U L   C O R P O R A T I O N
                             B A L A N C E   S H E E T S

                                (Millions of Dollars)

                                                  (Unaudited)
                                                    June 30        December 31
                                                     2002             2001
    Assets
    Cash and equivalents                            $350.5           $346.9
    Accounts receivable                            1,103.4            944.8
    Inventories                                      786.7            721.9
    Deferred taxes                                    62.0             55.4
    Prepaid expenses and income tax benefits         171.0            177.6
        Total current assets                       2,473.6          2,246.6

    Property, plant and equipment                  2,217.4          2,163.7
    Goodwill                                       1,454.5          2,738.9
    Other intangible assets                          457.1            624.7
    Asbestos-related insurance recoverable           751.8            723.2
    Other noncurrent assets                          550.0            556.1

        Total Assets                              $7,904.4         $9,053.2

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
    Short-term debt, including current
     portion of long-term debt                       $17.4            $24.9
    Accounts payable                                 351.6            299.5
    Accrued compensation                             237.8            193.9
    Restructuring and rationalization reserves        78.6             81.1
    Other accrued liabilities                        460.9            382.9
        Total current liabilities                  1,146.3            982.3

    Long-term debt                                   259.9            266.7
    Postemployment benefits                          847.3            819.8
    Other accrued liabilities                        237.5            258.5
    Minority interest in consolidated
     subsidiaries                                     47.2             50.3

    Liabilities subject to compromise              6,250.4          6,256.6

    Shareholders' equity (deficit):
      Series C ESOP preferred stock                   28.0             28.0
      Common stock                                   411.9            411.9
      Additional paid-in capital                   1,845.1          1,844.6
      Accumulated deficit                         (2,568.6)        (1,115.0)
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss          (600.4)          (750.1)
      Other                                           (0.2)            (0.4)
        Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)        (884.2)           419.0

        Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
         Equity (Deficit)                         $7,904.4         $9,053.2


                F E D E R A L - M O G U L   C O R P O R A T I O N
                  S T A T E M E N T S  O F  C A S H   F L O W S
                              (Millions of Dollars)
                                   (Unaudited)

                                         Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                               June 30             June 30
                                            2002    2001        2002     2001

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Operating
     Activities
      Net earnings (loss)                  $16.0  $(17.5)  $(1,453.6)  $(79.7)
      Adjustments to reconcile net
       earnings (loss) to net cash
       provided from (used by) operating
       activities:
          Depreciation and amortization     69.4    93.3       136.8    191.1
          Restructuring charge               1.5     2.1        11.0     31.9
          Chapter 11 and Administration
           related reorganization expenses  18.5     -          33.4      -
          Adjustment of assets held for
           sale and other long-lived
           assets to fair value              2.6     0.1         2.6      0.7
          Gain on early retirement of debt   -     (25.1)        -      (25.1)
          Cumulative effect of change in
           accounting principle              -       -       1,464.5      -
          Change in postemployment benefits  6.8    (3.9)        7.0     (0.4)
          (Increase) decrease in accounts
           receivable                      (38.7)   49.7      (122.5)    11.4
          (Increase) decrease in
           inventories                      (9.5)   25.6       (48.2)    34.7
          Increase (decrease) in accounts
           payable                          (4.5)   (4.1)       21.2     17.8
          Change in other assets and other
           liabilities                      44.4    44.6       108.3      5.8
          Payments against restructuring
           and rationalization reserves     (9.2)  (21.5)      (17.8)   (37.5)
          Payments of Chapter 11 and
           Administration costs            (22.3)    -         (36.2)     -
          Payments against asbestos
           liability                         -     (82.4)        -     (170.7)
        Net Cash Provided From (Used By)
         Operating Activities               75.0    60.9       106.5    (20.0)

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Investing
     Activities
      Expenditures for property, plant and
       equipment and other long-term
       assets                              (63.7)  (69.7)     (127.2)  (146.0)
      Proceeds from the sale of property,
       plant and equipment                   -       7.7         -       19.0
      Proceeds from sale of businesses       -     160.2        21.8    160.2
        Net Cash Provided From (Used By)
         Investing Activities              (63.7)   98.2      (105.4)    33.2

    Cash Provided From (Used By) Financing
     Activities
      Proceeds from the issuance of long-
       term debt                             1.5   110.8         1.5    346.8
      Principal payments on long-term debt   -    (113.4)       (1.9)  (135.5)
      Principal payments on DIP credit
       facility                              -       -          (6.1)     -
      Increase (decrease) in short-term
       debt                                  2.4     6.8        (7.5)   (25.3)
      Fees paid for debt issuance and other
       securities                            -      (4.3)        -      (18.5)
      Repurchase of accounts receivable
        under securitization                 -     (81.4)        -     (129.6)
      Dividends                              -      (0.8)        -       (1.5)
      Foreign Currency and Other            19.5    (6.4)       16.5     (3.4)
        Net Cash Provided From (Used By)
         Financing Activities               23.4   (88.7)        2.5     33.0

        Increase in Cash and Equivalents    34.7    70.4         3.6     46.2

    Cash and equivalents at beginning of
     period                                315.8    83.0       346.9    107.2

        Cash and Equivalents at End of
         Period                           $350.5  $153.4      $350.5   $153.4


                 F E D E R A L - M O G U L  C O R P O R A T I O N
               N E T  E A R N I N G S  R E C O N C I L I A T I O N
                   (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)
                                   (Unaudited)

                                 Three Months Ended June 30, 2002
                                             Adjustments

                               Restructuring/  Chapter 11    Tax
                       From      Impairment     Related    Valuation     As
                    Operations     Charge        Items     Allowance  Reported

    Net sales         $1,442.3       $-           $-          $-     $1,442.3
    Cost of products
     sold              1,151.0        -            -           -      1,151.0
      Gross margin       291.3        -            -           -        291.3

    Selling, general and
     administrative
     expenses            213.4        -            -           -       213.4
    Amortization of
     goodwill and
     other intangible
     assets                3.5        -            -           -         3.5
    Restructuring charge   -          1.5          -           -         1.5
    Adjustment of assets
     held for sale and
      other long-lived
      assets to fair
      value                -          2.6          -           -         2.6
    Interest expense,
     net                  29.9        -            -           -        29.9
    Chapter 11 and
     Administration
     related
     reorganization
     expenses              -          -           18.5         -        18.5
    Other income, net    (14.8)       -            -           -       (14.8)

      Earnings (Loss)
       Before Income
       Taxes              59.3       (4.1)       (18.5)        -        36.7

    Income tax expense
     (benefit)            11.7       (0.6)        (2.1)       11.7      20.7


      Net Earnings
       (Loss)            $47.6      $(3.5)      $(16.4)     $(11.7)    $16.0


      Basic Earnings
       (Loss) Per Common
       Share             $0.58     $(0.05)      $(0.20)     $(0.14)    $0.19


                F E D E R A L - M O G U L  C O R P O R A T I O N
               N E T  E A R N I N G S  R E C O N C I L I A T I O N
                  (Millions of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)
                                   (Unaudited)

                                    Six Months ended June 30, 2002
                                             Adjustments

                                    Restructuring/   Chapter 11
                            From      Impairment      Related
                         Operations     Charge         Items      Divestitures

    Net sales              $2,788.4        $-            $-            $-
    Cost of products sold   2,235.8         -             -             -
      Gross margin            552.6         -             -             -

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses  426.8         -             -             -
    Amortization of goodwill
     and other intangible
     assets                     7.1         -             -             -
    Restructuring charge        -          11.0           -             -
    Adjustment of assets held
     for sale and other
     long-lived assets to
     fair value                 -           2.6           -             -
    Interest expense, net      60.2         -             -             -
    Chapter 11 and
     Administration related
     reorganization expenses    -           -            33.4           -
    Other income, net          (7.2)        -             -            (6.6)
      Earnings (Loss) Before
       Income Taxes and
       Cumulative Effect of
       Change in Accounting
       Principle               65.7       (13.6)        (33.4)          6.6

    Income tax expense
     (benefit)                 23.2        (4.4)         (3.2)          -

      Earnings (Loss) Before
       Cumulative Effect of
       Change in Accounting
       Principle               42.5        (9.2)        (30.2)          6.6

    Cumulative effect of
     change in accounting
      for goodwill and
      other intangible
      assets net of
      applicable income
      tax benefit               -           -             -             -

      Net Earnings (Loss)     $42.5       $(9.2)       $(30.2)         $6.6


      Basic Earnings
      (Loss) Per Common
      Share                   $0.52      $(0.12)       $(0.37)        $0.08

                                            Six Months ended June 30, 2002
                                                      Adjustments
                                         Cumulative
                                      Effect of Change     Tax
                                        in Accounting    Valuation       As
                                         Principle       Allowance    Reported


    Net sales                                $-             $-       $2,788.4
    Cost of products sold                     -              -        2,235.8
      Gross margin                            -              -          552.6

    Selling, general and administrative
     expenses                                 -              -          426.8
    Amortization of goodwill and other
     intangible assets                        -              -            7.1
    Restructuring charge                      -              -           11.0
    Adjustment of assets held for sale
     and other long-lived assets to
     fair value                               -              -            2.6
    Interest expense, net                     -              -           60.2
    Chapter 11 and Administration related
      reorganization expenses                 -              -           33.4
    Other income, net                         -              -          (13.8)
      Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
       and Cumulative Effect of Change in
       Accounting Principle                   -              -           25.3

    Income tax expense (benefit)              -             34.9         50.5

      Earnings (Loss) Before Cumulative
       Effect of Change in Accounting
       Principle                              -            (34.9)       (25.2)

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting for goodwill and other
     intangible assets net of applicable
     income tax benefit                   1,428.4            -        1,428.4

      Net Earnings (Loss)               $(1,428.4)        $(34.9)   $(1,453.6)


      Basic Earnings (Loss) Per
       Common Share                       $(17.34)        $(0.42)     $(17.65)