2nd
January 2008 - Federal-Mogul
Corporation Emerges From Chapter 11
Federal-Mogul Corporation
announced it has emerged from Chapter 11 on December 27, 2007, the
Effective Date of its Plan of Reorganization.
“This is an especially exciting time for
Federal-Mogul. We begin 2008 with confidence in our future and we are
well positioned with our global strategy for sustainable profitable
growth,” said Federal-Mogul President and Chief Executive Officer José
Maria Alapont. “We wish to thank our customers, employees, stakeholders
and the communities in which we do business for their loyalty and
support. We remain committed to deliver value to all of them.”
Federal-Mogul pursuant to the Plan has
issued 49.9 million shares of its Class A Common Stock and 50.1 million
shares of its Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class A Common Stock
were issued to holders of its pre-bankruptcy notes and certain other
unsecured claims. Federal-Mogul intends in the near term to have its
Class A Common Stock listed. The shares of Class B Common Stock were
issued to the Federal-Mogul Asbestos Personal Injury Trust. The Company
has under the Plan issued 6.9 million warrants to purchase shares of its
Class A Common Stock to holders of its pre-bankruptcy common stock,
preferred stock and convertible junior subordinated debentures.
Federal-Mogul has entered into a $3,500
million exit facility agreement, consisting of a $540 million revolving
credit facility and a $2,960 million term loan credit facility. The
Company intends to repay on January 3, 2008 the Tranche A Term Loan and
the PIK Notes issued under the Plan, using funds borrowed under the term
loan credit facility.
“We have continued during the
restructuring process to grow our business globally and have
strengthened our financial performance,” Alapont said. “The worldwide
Federal-Mogul team is fully dedicated to exceed customer and market
expectations by creating value through innovative technology, leading
products and service excellence at competitive cost. We are pleased to
emerge as a world-class, diversified global supplier.”
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading
global supplier, serving the world’s foremost original equipment
manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural,
marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide
aftermarket. The Company’s leading technology and innovation, lean
manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver
world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a
competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its global profitable
growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers,
employees and stakeholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in
1899. The Company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs
45,000 people in 35 countries. Visit the company’s Web site at
www.federal-mogul.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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, 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 Company's ability to generate cost savings or manufacturing
efficiencies to offset or exceed contractually or competitively required
price reductions or price reductions to obtain new business, conditions
in the automotive industry, 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
after the date of this press release.
Source: Federal-Mogul Press Release