EXHIBIT 99.1

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NEWS COPY                                       INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                John S. Hastings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           (314) 719-1831


                            COURT CONFIRMS VIASYSTEMS
                       PRE-PACKAGED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

ST. LOUIS, JANUARY 14, 2003 -- Viasystems Group, Inc. and Viasystems, Inc.
announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New
York has confirmed the companies' pre-packaged plan of reorganization. The
confirmation order clears the way for the consummation of the plan. The company
anticipates that this will occur on January 31, 2003.

"Today's announcement underscores the strong support that Viasystems has enjoyed
from its financial partners throughout this process," said David M. Sindelar,
Viasystems' chief executive officer. "To have reached this point in
approximately 100 days after our initial filing would not have been possible
without their faith in our business plan and our future."

"Viasystems' customers have also been supportive during this process. We look
forward to fulfilling the commitment to a stronger balance sheet that we laid
out several months ago," Sindelar said.

The recapitalization will involve the exchange of approximately $740 million of
Viasystems' debt into common and preferred stock. Upon completion of the
restructuring, Viasystems' debt, net of cash, will decline from approximately
$1.1 billion to approximately $380 million and interest will be reduced by
approximately $70 million annually.

Viasystems continues business as usual through its operating subsidiaries, which
are not party to the reorganization proceeding.

As part of the plan or reorganization, all existing Viasystems Group common
shares will be cancelled upon consummation of the plan. Holders of these
securities as of the completion date will receive documentation from the
company's transfer agent confirming the cancellation. Common shareholders are
advised to consult their tax advisors as to the proper treatment of this event.



This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the federal
securities laws, and these statements are based upon Viasystems' current
expectations and assumptions, which are inherently subject to various risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated,
projected, or implied. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ
include fluctuations in operating results and customer orders, a competitive
environment, reliance on large customers, risks associated with international
operations, ability to protect patents and trade secrets, environmental laws and
regulations, relationship with unionized employees, risks associated with
acquisitions, substantial indebtedness, control by large stockholders and other
factors described in Viasystems' filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

Viasystems Group, Inc. is a leading global EMS provider with more than 18,000
employees in eight countries, supplying customers in the telecommunications,
networking, automotive and consumer electronics industries.


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