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news release [TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE LOGO]
Contacts: Jane Ostrander Leslie Hunziker
Media Relations Investor Relations
847 482-5607 847 482-5042
jane.ostrander@tenneco-automotive.com leslie.hunziker@tenneco-automotive.com
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE REPORTS RECORD REVENUE AND IMPROVED EARNINGS
- - EPS IMPROVES 40 PERCENT; EBIT UP 16 PERCENT
- - RECORD THIRD QUARTER REVENUE OF $998 MILLION
- - 11TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF YEAR-OVER-YEAR EBIT AND EBITDA IMPROVEMENT
- - EUROPEAN EBIT IMPROVES TO $6 MILLION VERSUS A $3 MILLION LOSS A YEAR AGO
Lake Forest, Illinois, October 20, 2004 -- Tenneco Automotive (NYSE: TEN)
reported third quarter net income of $6 million, or 14-cents per diluted share,
versus net income of $4 million, or 10-cents per diluted share in third quarter
2003. EBIT (earnings before interest, taxes and minority interest) for the
quarter was $44 million versus $38 million a year ago. EBITDA (EBIT before
depreciation and amortization) was $86 million, compared with $78 million in
third quarter 2003.
The company's strong position on top-selling vehicles worldwide and
strengthening North American aftermarket ride control sales generated record
third quarter revenue of $998 million, versus $914 million a year ago. Favorable
currency exchange rates impacted revenue by $33 million.
Adjusted for the items described below, third quarter adjusted net income
increased to $7 million, or 16-cents per diluted share compared with $1 million,
or 1-cent per diluted share, in third quarter 2003. Adjusted EBIT was $46
million and EBITDA was $88 million, up 18 percent and 11 percent, respectively.
ADJUSTED THIRD QUARTER 2004 AND 2003 RESULTS:
Q3 2004 Q3 2003
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Net Per Net Per
EBITDA EBIT Income Share EBITDA EBIT Income Share
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Earnings Measures $86 $44 $ 6 $ 0.14 $78 $38 $ 4 $0.10
Adjustments (reflects non-GAAP measures):
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 2 2 2 0.04 1 1 1 0.02
Tax adjustments - - (1) (0.02) - - (3) (0.09)
Debt issuance cost write off - - - - - - (1) (0.02)
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Non-GAAP earnings measures $88 $46 $ 7 $ 0.16 $79 $39 $ 1 $0.01
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Additional information regarding Non-GAAP financial results, including a
reconciliation of EBITDA and other Non-GAAP earnings measures, is included in
the tables that appear in attachment 2 to this press release.
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THIRD QUARTER 2004 ADJUSTMENTS:
- Restructuring related expenses of $2 million pre-tax, or 4-cents per
diluted share;
- Tax benefit of $1 million, or 2-cents per diluted share.
THIRD QUARTER 2003 ADJUSTMENTS:
- Restructuring related expenses of $1 million pre-tax, or 2-cents per
diluted share;
- Tax benefit of $3 million, or 9-cents per diluted share;
- Debt issuance write-off costs of $1 million, or 2-cents per diluted share.
"We delivered stronger year-over-year financial results this quarter despite
challenging market conditions including escalating material costs, especially
for carbon steel," said Mark P. Frissora, chairman and CEO, Tenneco Automotive.
"While we have taken effective steps to help offset some of the price increases
year-to-date, this remains our greatest challenge going forward. In addition to
our focus on growth, we are working to lower our cost of doing business in order
to maintain our momentum in spite of the materials cost burden."
The company's gross margin in the quarter was 20 percent compared with 20.5
percent in third quarter 2003. Gross margin was negatively impacted by .4 (four
tenths) percent in the quarter due to a shifting business mix as the company's
global OE growth outpaced higher margin aftermarket growth. The business mix
coupled with the negative impact of approximately $10 million in steel price
increases on materials not protected under contract offset strong OE volumes,
aftermarket price increases, and the benefits from efficiency improvement and
cost management activities. As it has in the past, the company anticipates
achieving price recovery from its customers to help offset increased steel
costs.
Restructuring activities in the quarter generated $4 million in savings and Six
Sigma quality programs delivered $8 million in savings. The company's SGA&E
(selling, general, administrative and engineering) expense in the quarter
decreased to 11.3 percent of sales versus 11.9 percent a year earlier.
Tenneco Automotive reported its third consecutive quarter of record low net debt
of $1.220 billion. Cash balances were $203 million at quarter-end and total debt
was $1.423 billion.
The company outperformed the requirements of its bank debt covenants in the
quarter. At September 30, the leverage ratio was 3.69, below the maximum limit
of 4.75; the fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.78, exceeding the required ratio
of 1.10; and the interest coverage ratio was 2.75, exceeding the minimum
coverage ratio of 2.00.
NORTH AMERICA
- North American original equipment revenue was $338 million, including
$71 million in catalytic converter pass-through sales, versus $329
million in third quarter 2003 with $67 million in pass-through sales.
The company's strong position on top-selling vehicles and growing
business with Japanese OEMs drove the increase, outpacing a 1 percent
industry production decline.
- North American aftermarket revenue was $127 million, compared with $123
million a year earlier. The increase was the result of sales to new
customers and higher ride control sales.
- EBIT for North American operations was $31 million, compared with $32
million the previous year. Higher material costs offset stronger OE and
aftermarket ride control sales and manufacturing efficiencies.
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EUROPE
- European original equipment revenue was $305 million, a 21 percent
increase over $252 million a year earlier. New ride control platform
launches and the company's position on better-selling vehicles drove
the increase, which outpaced industry production by six percentage
points. Results include $21 million in favorable currency and $74
million in catalytic converter pass-through sales. Third quarter 2003
results include $56 million in pass-through sales.
- European aftermarket revenue was $94 million, including $7 million in
favorable currency, versus $92 million in third quarter 2003. Lower
sales in both product lines more than offset market share gains and
price increases in the exhaust segment.
- European EBIT was $6 million, including $1 million in favorable
currency, compared with a loss of $3 million a year earlier. Higher OE
volumes, successful cost management efforts and aftermarket price
increases drove the improvement.
- Third quarter 2004 EBIT results include $2 million in restructuring
related expenses. Third quarter 2003 EBIT results include $1 million in
restructuring related expenses.
REST OF WORLD
- Revenue from Asian operations was $42 million, flat with the previous
year. Weaker OE volumes in China impacted results with revenue from the
company's new joint ventures offsetting sales declines from other China
operations.
- Revenue from South American operations was $42 million, versus $31
million in third quarter 2003. The increase was driven by stronger OE
volumes and aftermarket sales in all markets.
- Australian operations generated $50 million in revenue, compared with
$45 million in third quarter 2003. Revenue includes $4 million in
favorable currency and was driven by OE volumes.
- Reported combined EBIT for Asia, South America and Australia was $7
million versus $9 million in third quarter 2003. The decline was
largely the result of lower OE volumes in China and manufacturing
inefficiencies due to a customer start-up issue in Australia.
ADJUSTED YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
YTD 2004 YTD 2003
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Net Per Net Per
EBITDA EBIT Income Share EBITDA EBIT Income Share
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Earnings Measures $284 $153 $ 34 $ 0.78 $256 $136 $ 29 $0.70
Adjustments (reflects non-GAAP measures):
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 12 12 8 0.18 7 7 4 0.11
New Aftermarket customer changeover costs 8 8 5 0.13 - - - -
Consulting fees indexed to stock price 4 4 3 0.06 - - - -
Tax adjustments - - (6) (0.14) - - (14) (0.36)
Debt issuance cost write off - - - - - - 2 0.05
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Non-GAAP earnings measures $308 $177 $ 44 $ 1.01 $263 $143 $ 21 $0.50
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OUTLOOK
"We remain cautious about the fourth quarter and into 2005. We anticipate
continued growth in our European operations with a significant number of new
ride and emission control platform launches throughout 2005. In North America,
we are winning new OE contracts in both business units and maintaining a strong
position on top-selling
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platforms. We are also encouraged by this quarter's increase in North American
aftermarket ride control sales," said Frissora. "However, despite these growth
drivers, we are operating in a weaker OE environment in North America and China.
In addition, we remain very concerned about the potential impact of rising steel
prices on future results."
"We are currently negotiating 2005 steel contracts with our suppliers as well as
negotiating with both our aftermarket and OE customers for steel price
recovery," added Frissora. "In addition, we are actively pursuing material
substitutions and other cost reduction opportunities to lessen our exposure to
steel volatility and will initiate other actions, as necessary, to help offset
the impact of price increases."
In addition to its actions on steel, the company is continuing to look at ways
to lower its cost structure through consolidations, shared services and more
aggressive discretionary spending targets.
Attachment 1 to this press release provides additional information on Tenneco
Automotive's third quarter results:
Statement of Income - 3 months
Statement of Income - 9 months
Balance Sheet
Statements of Cash Flow
Attachment 2
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to EBITDA - 3 months
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings Measures - 3 months
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to EBITDA - 9 months
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Earnings Measures - 9 months
Reconciliation of GAAP Revenues to Non-GAAP Revenue Measures - 3 months
Reconciliation of GAAP Revenues to Non-GAAP Revenue Measures - 9 months
CONFERENCE CALL
The company will host a conference call on October 20, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
The dial-in number is 888-399-8606 (domestic) or 517-308-9007 (international).
The passcode is Tenneco Auto. The call will be available on the financial
section of the Tenneco Automotive web site at www.tenneco-automotive.com. A copy
of the press release is available on the financial and news sections of the
Tenneco Automotive web site. A recording of this call will be available one hour
following completion of the call on October 20, 2004 through October 27, 2004.
To access this recording, dial 888-566-0635 (domestic) or 402-998-0730
(international).
THE COMPANY
Tenneco Automotive is a $3.8 billion manufacturing company with headquarters in
Lake Forest, Illinois and approximately 19,200 employees worldwide. Tenneco
Automotive is one of the world's largest designers, manufacturers and marketers
of emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive
original equipment market and the aftermarket. Tenneco Automotive markets its
products principally under the Monroe(R), Walker(R), Gillet(R) and
Clevite(R)Elastomer brand names. Among its products are Sensa-Trac(R) and Monroe
Reflex(R) shocks and struts, Rancho(R) shock absorbers, Walker(R) Quiet-Flow(R)
mufflers, Dynomax(R) performance exhaust products, and Clevite(R)Elastomer
noise, vibration and harshness control components.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Words such as
"anticipate," "potential," "encouraged," "believe" and similar expressions
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based
on the current expectations of the company (including its subsidiaries). Because
these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, the company's
plans, actions and actual results could differ materially. Among the factors
that could cause these plans, actions and results to differ materially from
current expectations are: (i) changes in automotive manufacturers' production
rates and their actual and forecasted requirements for the company's products,
including the overall highly competitive nature of the automotive parts
industry, and the company's resultant inability to realize the sales represented
by its awarded book of business which is based on anticipated pricing for the
applicable program over its life, and is subject to increases or decreases due
to changes in customer requirements, customer and consumer preferences, and the
number of vehicles actually produced by customers; (ii) increases in the costs
of raw materials, including the company's ability to successfully reduce the
impact of any such cost increases through materials substitutions, cost
reduction initiatives and other methods; (iii) the cyclical nature of the global
vehicular industry, including the performance of the global aftermarket sector,
and changes in consumer demand and prices, including longer product lives of
automobile parts and the cyclicality of automotive production and sales of
automobiles which include the company's products, and the potential negative
impact on the company's revenues and margins from such products; (iv) the
company's continued success in cost reduction and cash management programs and
its ability to execute restructuring and other cost reduction plans and to
realize anticipated benefits from these plans; (v) the general political,
economic and competitive conditions in markets and countries where the company
and its subsidiaries operate, including the strength of other currencies
relative to the U.S. dollar and currency fluctuations and other risks associated
with operating in foreign countries; (vi) governmental actions, including the
ability to receive regulatory approvals and the timing of such approvals; (vii)
changes in capital availability or costs, including increases in the company's
costs of borrowing (i.e., interest rate increases), the amount of the company's
debt, the ability of the company to access capital markets and the credit
ratings of the company's debt; (viii) the cost and outcome of existing and any
future legal proceedings, and compliance with changes in regulations, including
environmental regulations; (ix) the company's ability to develop and profitably
commercialize new products and technologies, and the acceptance of such new
products and technologies by the company's customers and the market; (x) further
changes in the distribution channels for the company's aftermarket products,
further consolidations among automotive parts customers and suppliers, and
product warranty costs; (xi) changes by the Financing Accounting Standards Board
or other accounting regulatory bodies of authoritative generally accepted
accounting principles or policies; (xii) acts of war, riots or terrorism,
including, but not limited to the events taking place in the Middle East, the
current military action in Iraq and the continuing war on terrorism, as well as
actions taken or to be taken by the United States or other governments as a
result of further acts or threats of terrorism, and the impact of these acts on
economic, financial and social conditions in the countries where the company
operates and (xiii) the timing and occurrence (or non-occurrence) of
transactions and events which may be subject to circumstances beyond the control
of the company and its subsidiaries. The company undertakes no obligation to
update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after
the date of this press release. Additional information regarding these risk
factors and uncertainties is detailed from time to time in the company's SEC
filings, including but not limited to its report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2003. Further information can be found on the company's web site at
www.tenneco-automotive.com.
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ATTACHMENT 1
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Millions except share and per share amounts)
2004 2003
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Net sales and operating revenues: $ 998 $ 914
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Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales (exclusive of depreciation shown below) 798 (a) 727 (c)
Engineering, Research and Development 22 18
Selling, General and Administrative 91 91
Depreciation and Amortization of Other Intangibles 42 40
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Total Costs and Expenses 953 876
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Other Income (Loss) (1) -
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Total Other Income (Loss) (1) -
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Income (Loss) before Interest Expense,
Income Taxes, and Minority Interest
North America 31 32
Europe 6 (a) (3)(c)
Other 7 9
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44 38
Less:
Interest expense (net of
interest capitalized) 35 34 (d)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2 (b) (2)(e)
Minority interest 1 2
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Net income $ 6 $ 4
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Average common shares outstanding:
Basic 41.7 40.6
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Diluted 44.3 42.2
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Earnings per share of common stock:
Basic $ 0.15 $ 0.11
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Diluted $ 0.14 $ 0.10
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(a) Includes restructuring and restructuring related charges of $2 million
pre-tax, $2 million after-tax or $0.04 per share. The entire charge is recorded
in cost of sales. Geographically all of the charge is recorded in Europe.
(b) Includes a $1 million or $0.02 per share tax benefit related to the
resolution of outstanding tax issues.
(c) Includes restructuring related charges of $1 million pre-tax, $1 million
after-tax or $0.02 per share. The entire charge is recorded in cost of sales.
Geographically all of the charge is recorded in Europe.
(d) Includes a pre-tax reduction of $2 million, $1 million after-tax or $0.02
per share related to debt issuance costs that were deferred on the senior debt
we paid down with the proceeds of the $350 million bond offering.
(e) Includes a $3 million or $0.09 per share tax benefit related to the
resolution of outstanding tax issues.
ATTACHMENT 1
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Millions except share and per share amounts)
2004 2003
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Net sales and operating revenues: $ 3,146 (a) $ 2,833
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Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales (exclusive of depreciation shown below) 2,502 (b) 2,249 (e)
Engineering, Research and Development 56 50
Selling, General and Administrative 302 (a) (b) (c) 276
Depreciation and Amortization of Other Intangibles 131 120
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Total Costs and Expenses 2,991 2,695
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Loss on sale of receivables (1) (1)
Other Income (Loss) (1) (1)
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Total Other Income (Loss) (2) (2)
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Income (Loss) before Interest Expense,
Income Taxes, and Minority Interest
North America 111 (a) (b) (c) 109 (e)
Europe 17 (b) (c) 7 (e)
Other 25 (c) 20
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153 136
Less:
Interest expense (net of
interest capitalized) 104 103 (f)
Income tax expense (benefit) 11 (d) (1)(g)
Minority interest 4 5
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Net income $ 34 $ 29
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Average common shares outstanding:
Basic 41.3 40.3
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Diluted 44.0 41.5
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Earnings per share of common stock:
Basic $ 0.84 $ 0.72
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Diluted $ 0.78 $ 0.70
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(a) Includes changover costs for a new aftermarket customer acquired in the
first quarter of $8 million pre-tax, $5 million after-tax or $0.13 per share. Of
the adjustment $6 million is recorded in Sales and $2 million is recorded in
SG&A. Geographically the entire amount is recorded in North America.
(b) Includes restructuring and restructuring related charges of $12 million
pre-tax, $8 million after tax or $0.18 per share. Of the adjustment $2 million
is recorded in SG&A and the remaining $10 million is in cost of sales.
Geographically, $3 million is recorded in North America and $9 million in
Europe.
(c) Includes consulting fees indexed to stock price of $4 million pre-tax, $3
million after-tax or $0.06 per share. The entire charge is recorded in SG&A.
Geographically $2 million of the charge is recorded in North America, $1 million
in Europe and $1 million in Other.
(d) Includes a $6 million or $0.14 per share tax benefit related to the
resolution of outstanding tax issues.
(e) Includes restructuring and restructuring related charges of $7 million
pre-tax, $4 million after-tax or $0.11 per share. The entire charge is recorded
in cost of sales. Geographically, $3 million is recorded in North America and $4
million in Europe.
(f) Includes a pre-tax expense of $3 million, $2 million after-tax or $0.05 per
share related to debt issuance costs that were deferred on the senior debt we
paid down with the proceeds of the $350 million bond offering.
(g) Includes a $14 million or $0.36 per share tax benefit related to the
resolution of several tax issues.
ATTACHMENT 1
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
September 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
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Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 203 $ 145
Receivables, Net 511 (a) 442 (a)
Inventories 363 343
Other Current Assets 198 175
Investments and Other Assets 693 579
Plant, Property, and Equipment, Net 1,070 1,111
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Total Assets $ 3,038 $ 2,795
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Short-Term Debt $ 20 $ 20
Accounts Payable 667 621
Accrued Taxes 22 19
Accrued Interest 42 42
Other Current Liabilities 237 191
Long-Term Debt 1,403 (b) 1,410 (b)
Deferred Income Taxes 171 119
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities 351 292
Minority Interest 24 23
Total Shareholders' Equity 101 58
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,038 $ 2,795
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(a) Accounts Receivables net of: September 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
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Accounts Receivable securitization programs $ 148 $ 123
Receivables collected under advance payment programs $ 122 $ 99
(b) Long term debt composed of: September 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
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Term loan B (Due 2010) $ 397 $ 400
10.25% senior notes (Due 2013) 490 491
11.625% subordinated notes (Due 2009) 500 500
Other long term debt 16 19
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$ 1,403 $ 1,410
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ATTACHMENT 1
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(Millions)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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2004 2003
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Operating activities:
Net income $ 34 $ 29
Adjustments to reconcile income
to net cash provided by operating activities -
Depreciation and amortization 131 120
Deferred income taxes (12) (17)
(Gain)/loss on sale of assets, net - 1
Changes in components of working capital -
(Inc.)/dec. in receivables (66) (46)
(Inc.)/dec. in inventories (22) 43
(Inc.)/dec. in prepayments and other current assets (21) 3
Inc./(dec.) in payables 55 31
Inc./(dec.) in taxes accrued 5 (25)
Inc./(dec.) in interest accrued - 19
Inc./(dec.) in other current liabilities 21 (15)
Other 10 19
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Net cash provided by operating activities 135 162
Investing activities:
Net proceeds from sale of assets 12 4
Expenditures for plant, property & equipment (87) (83)
Investments and other - (5)
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Net cash used by investing activities (75) (84)
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Financing activities:
Issuance of common shares 6 -
Proceeds from capital contributions - 1
Issuance of long-term debt - 350
Debt issuance costs on long-term debt - (13)
Retirement of long-term debt (6) (277)
Net inc./(dec.) in short-term debt excluding current
maturities on long-term debt 1 (119)
Other 1 (1)
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 2 (59)
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (4) (10)
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Inc./(dec.) in cash and cash equivalents 58 9
Cash and cash equivalents, January 1 145 54
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Cash and cash equivalents, September 30 $ 203 $ 63
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Cash paid during the period for interest $ 106 $ 79
Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 15 $ 41
ATTACHMENT 2
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP(a) NET INCOME TO EBITDA
Unaudited
Q3 2004
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
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Net income $ - $ - $ - $ 6
Minority interest - - - 1
Income tax expense (benefit) - - - 2
Interest expense (net of interest capitalized) - - - 35
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EBIT, Income before interest expense, income
taxes and minority interest (GAAP measure) 31 6 7 44
Depreciation and amortization of other intangibles 22 16 4 42
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Total EBITDA(b) $ 53 $ 22 $ 11 $ 86
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Q3 2003
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
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Net income $ - $ - $ - $ 4
Minority interest - - - 2
Income tax expense (benefit) - - - (2)
Interest expense (net of interest capitalized) - - - 34
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EBIT, Income before interest expense, income
taxes and minority interest (GAAP measure) 32 (3) 9 38
Depreciation and amortization 22 15 3 40
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Total EBITDA $ 54 $ 12 $ 12 $ 78
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(a) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(b)EBITDA represents income before interest expense, income taxes, minority
interest and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not a calculation based
upon generally accepted accounting principles. The amounts included in the
EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the historical
statements of income data. In addition, EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative to net income or operating income as an indicator of the company's
operating performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure
of liquidity. Tenneco Automotive has presented EBITDA because it regularly
reviews EBITDA as a measure of the company's performance. In addition, Tenneco
Automotive believes its debt holders utilize and analyze our EBITDA for similar
purposes. Tenneco Automotive also believes EBITDA assists investors in comparing
a company's performance on a consistent basis without regard to depreciation and
amortization, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. However,
the EBITDA measure presented may not always be comparable to similarly titled
measures reported by other companies due to differences in the components of the
calculation.
Attachment 2
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP(a) TO NON-GAAP EARNINGS MEASURES(b)
Unaudited
Q3 2004
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EBITDA(c) EBIT Net Income Per Share
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Earnings Measures $ 86 $ 44 $ 6 $ 0.14
Adjustments (reflects non-GAAP measures):
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 2 2 2 0.04
Tax adjustments - - (1) (0.02)
Debt issuance cost write off - - - -
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Non-GAAP earnings measures $ 88 $ 46 $ 7 $ 0.16
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Q3 2003
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EBITDA(c) EBIT Net Income Per Share
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Earnings Measures $ 78 $ 38 $ 4 $ 0.10
Adjustments (reflects non-GAAP measures):
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 1 1 1 0.02
Tax adjustments - - (3) (0.09)
Debt issuance cost write off - - (1) (0.02)
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Non-GAAP earnings measures $ 79 $ 39 $ 1 $ 0.01
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Q3 2004
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
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EBIT $ 31 $ 6 $ 7 $ 44
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses - 2 - 2
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Adjusted EBIT $ 31 $ 8 $ 7 $ 46
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Q3 2003
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
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EBIT $ 32 $ (3) $ 9 $ 38
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses - 1 - 1
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Adjusted EBIT $ 32 $ (2) $ 9 $ 39
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(a) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(b) Tenneco Automotive presents the above reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP
earnings measures in order to reflect the results for the third quarters of 2004
and 2003 in a manner that allows a better understanding of the results of
operational activities separate from the financial impact of decisions made for
the long-term benefit of the company. Adjustments similar to the ones reflected
above have been recorded in earlier periods, and similar types of adjustments
can reasonably be expected to be recorded in future periods. Using only the
non-GAAP earnings measures to analyze earnings would have material limitations
because its calculation is based on the subjective determinations of management
regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that
investors may find material. Management compensates for these limitations by
utilizing both GAAP and non-GAAP earnings measures reflected above to understand
and analyze the results of the business. The company believes investors find the
non-GAAP information helpful in understanding the ongoing performance of
operations separate from items that may have a disproportionate positive or
negative impact on the company's financial results in any particular period.
(c)EBITDA represents income before interest expense, income taxes, minority
interest and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not a calculation based
upon generally accepted accounting principles. The amounts included in the
EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the historical
statements of income data. In addition, EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative to net income or operating income as an indicator of the company's
operating performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure
of liquidity. Tenneco Automotive has presented EBITDA because it regularly
reviews EBITDA as a measure of the company's performance. In addition, Tenneco
Automotive believes its debt holders utilize and analyze our EBITDA for similar
purposes. Tenneco Automotive also believes EBITDA assists investors in comparing
a company's performance on a consistent basis without regard to depreciation and
amortization, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. However,
the EBITDA measure presented may not always be comparable to similarly titled
measures reported by other companies due to differences in the components of the
calculation.
Attachment 2
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP(a) NET INCOME TO EBITDA
Unaudited
YTD 2004
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
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Net income $ - $ - $ - $ 34
Minority interest - - - 4
Income tax expense (benefit) - - - 11
Interest expense (net of interest capitalized) - - - 104
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EBIT, Income before interest expense, income taxes
and minority interest (GAAP measure) 111 17 25 153
Depreciation and amortization of other intangibles 71 49 11 131
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Total EBITDA(b) $ 182 $ 66 $ 36 $ 284
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YTD 2003
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
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Net income $ - $ - $ - $ 29
Minority interest - - - 5
Income tax expense (benefit) - - - (1)
Interest expense (net of interest capitalized) - - - 103
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EBIT, Income before interest expense, income taxes
and minority interest (GAAP measure) 109 7 20 136
Depreciation and amortization 68 43 9 120
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Total EBITDA $ 177 $ 50 $ 29 $ 256
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(a) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(b)EBITDA represents income before interest expense, income taxes, minority
interest and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not a calculation based
upon generally accepted accounting principles. The amounts included in the
EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the historical
statements of income data. In addition, EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative to net income or operating income as an indicator of the company's
operating performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure
of liquidity. Tenneco Automotive has presented EBITDA because it regularly
reviews EBITDA as a measure of the company's performance. In addition, Tenneco
Automotive believes its debt holders utilize and analyze our EBITDA for similar
purposes. Tenneco Automotive also believes EBITDA assists investors in comparing
a company's performance on a consistent basis without regard to depreciation and
amortization, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. However,
the EBITDA measure presented may not always be comparable to similarly titled
measures reported by other companies due to differences in the components of the
calculation.
Attachment 2
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP(a) TO NON-GAAP EARNINGS MEASURES(b)
Unaudited
YTD 2004
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EBITDA(c) EBIT Net Income Per Share
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Earnings Measures $ 284 $153 $ 34 $ 0.78
Adjustments (reflects non-GAAP measures):
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 12 12 8 0.18
New Aftermarket customer changeover costs 8 8 5 0.13
Consulting fees indexed to stock price 4 4 3 0.06
Tax adjustments - - (6) (0.14)
Debt issuance cost write off - - - -
------------ -------- --------------- -------------
Non-GAAP earnings measures $ 308 $177 $ 44 $ 1.01
============ ======== =============== =============
YTD 2003
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EBITDA(c) EBIT Net Income Per Share
------------- --------- -------------- -------------
Earnings Measures $ 256 $ 136 $ 29 $ 0.70
Adjustments (reflects non-GAAP measures):
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 7 7 4 0.11
New Aftermarket customer changeover costs - - - -
Consulting fees indexed to stock price - - - -
Tax adjustments - - (14) (0.36)
Debt issuance cost write off - - 2 0.05
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Non-GAAP earnings measures $ 263 $ 143 $ 21 $ 0.50
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YTD 2004
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
------------- --------- -------------- -------------
EBIT $ 111 $ 17 $ 25 $ 153
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 3 9 - 12
New Aftermarket customer changeover costs 8 - - 8
Consulting fees indexed to stock price 2 1 1 4
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Adjusted EBIT $ 124 $ 27 $ 26 $ 177
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YTD 2003
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North Rest of
America Europe World Total
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EBIT $ 109 $ 7 $ 20 $ 136
Restructuring and restructuring related expenses 3 4 - 7
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Adjusted EBIT $ 112 $ 11 $ 20 $ 143
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(a) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(b) Tenneco Automotive presents the above reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP
earnings measures in order to reflect the results for the nine months of 2004
and 2003 in a manner that allows a better understanding of the results of
operational activities separate from the financial impact of decisions made for
the long-term benefit of the company. Adjustments similar to the ones reflected
above have been recorded in earlier periods, and similar types of adjustments
can reasonably be expected to be recorded in future periods. Using only the
non-GAAP earnings measures to analyze earnings would have material limitations
because its calculation is based on the subjective determinations of management
regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that
investors may find material. Management compensates for these limitations by
utilizing both GAAP and non-GAAP earnings measures reflected above to understand
and analyze the results of the business. The company believes investors find the
non-GAAP information helpful in understanding the ongoing performance of
operations separate from items that may have a disproportionate positive or
negative impact on the company's financial results in any particular period.
(c)See Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to EBITDA on previous page. EBITDA
represents income before interest expense, income taxes, minority interest and
depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not a calculation based upon generally
accepted accounting principles. The amounts included in the EBITDA calculation,
however, are derived from amounts included in the historical statements of
income data. In addition, EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
net income or operating income as an indicator of the company's operating
performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure of
liquidity. Tenneco Automotive has presented EBITDA because it regularly reviews
EBITDA as a measure of the company's performance. In addition, Tenneco
Automotive believes its debt holders utilize and analyze our EBITDA for similar
purposes. Tenneco Automotive also believes EBITDA assists investors in comparing
a company's performance on a consistent basis without regard to depreciation and
amortization, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. However,
the EBITDA measure presented may not always be comparable to similarly titled
measures reported by other companies due to differences in the components of the
calculation.
Attachment 2
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REVENUE TO NON-GAAP REVENUE MEASURE
Unaudited
Q3 2004
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Pass-through Revenues
Sales Excluding
Revenues Excluding Currency
Currency Excluding Currency and Pass-through
Revenues Impact Currency Impact Sales
------------ ----------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------------
North America Aftermarket
Ride Control $ 83 $ - $ 83 $ - $ 83
Exhaust 44 - 44 - 44
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Total North America Aftermarket 127 - 127 - 127
North America Original Equipment
Ride Control 108 - 108 - 108
Exhaust 230 1 229 71 158
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Total North America Original Equipment 338 1 337 71 266
Total North America 465 1 464 71 393
Europe Aftermarket
Ride Control 44 3 41 - 41
Exhaust 50 4 46 - 46
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Total Europe Aftermarket 94 7 87 - 87
Europe Original Equipment
Ride Control 81 7 74 - 74
Exhaust 224 14 210 74 136
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Total Europe Original Equipment 305 21 284 74 210
Total Europe 399 28 371 74 297
Asia 42 - 42 12 30
South America 42 - 42 4 38
Australia 50 4 46 4 42
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Total Rest of World 134 4 130 20 110
Total Tenneco Automotive $ 998 $ 33 $ 965 $ 165 $ 800
============ =========== ============= ================ =====================
Q3 2003
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Pass-through Revenues
Sales Excluding
Revenues Excluding Currency
Currency Excluding Currency and Pass-through
Revenues Impact Currency Impact Sales
------------ ----------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------------
North America Aftermarket
Ride Control $ 78 $ - $ 78 $ - $ 78
Exhaust 45 - 45 - 45
------------ ----------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Total North America Aftermarket 123 - 123 - 123
North America Original Equipment
Ride Control 102 - 102 - 102
Exhaust 227 - 227 67 160
------------ ----------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Total North America Original Equipment 329 - 329 67 262
Total North America 452 - 452 67 385
Europe Aftermarket
Ride Control 45 - 45 - 45
Exhaust 47 - 47 - 47
------------ ----------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Total Europe Aftermarket 92 - 92 - 92
Europe Original Equipment
Ride Control 65 - 65 - 65
Exhaust 187 - 187 56 131
------------ ----------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Total Europe Original Equipment 252 - 252 56 196
Total Europe 344 - 344 56 288
Asia 42 - 42 15 27
South America 31 - 31 4 27
Australia 45 - 45 4 41
------------ ----------- ------------- ---------------- ---------------------
Total Rest of World 118 - 118 23 95
Total Tenneco Automotive $ 914 $ - $ 914 $ 146 $ 768
============ =========== ============= ================ =====================
Tenneco Automotive presents the above reconciliation of revenues in order
to reflect the trend in the company's sales, in various product lines and
geographical regions, separately from the effects of doing business in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Additionally, pass-through catalytic
converter sales include precious metals pricing, which may be volatile. While
Tenneco Automotive's original equipment customers assume the risk of this
volatility, it impacts reported revenue. Excluding pass-through catalytic
converter sales removes this impact. Tenneco Automotive uses this information to
analyze the trend in revenues before these factors. Tenneco Automotive believes
investors find this information useful in understanding period to period
comparisons in the company's revenues.
Attachment 2
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REVENUES TO NON-GAAP REVENUE MEASURE
Unaudited
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004
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Pass-through Revenues
Sales Excluding
Revenues Excluding Currency
Currency Excluding Currency and Pass-through
Revenues Impact Currency Impact Sales
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
North America Aftermarket
Ride Control $ 268 $ - $ 268 $ - $ 268
Exhaust 125 - 125 - 125
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
Total North America Aftermarket 393 - 393 - 393
North America Original Equipment
Ride Control 346 - 346 - 346
Exhaust 752 7 745 243 502
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
Total North America Original Equipment 1,098 7 1,091 243 848
Total North America 1,491 7 1,484 243 1,241
Europe Aftermarket
Ride Control 133 9 124 - 124
Exhaust 144 12 132 - 132
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Total Europe Aftermarket 277 21 256 - 256
Europe Original Equipment
Ride Control 257 21 236 - 236
Exhaust 719 49 670 232 438
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Total Europe Original Equipment 976 70 906 232 674
Total Europe 1,253 91 1,162 232 930
Asia 139 1 138 45 93
South America 113 3 110 11 99
Australia 150 20 130 12 118
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Total Rest of World 402 24 378 68 310
Total Tenneco Automotive $ 3,146 $ 122 $ 3,024 $ 543 $ 2,481
============== ============ ============== ================ ======================
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003
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Pass-through Revenues
Sales Excluding
Revenues Excluding Currency
Currency Excluding Currency and Pass-through
Revenues Impact Currency Impact Sales
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
North America Aftermarket
Ride Control $ 240 $ - $ 240 $ - $ 240
Exhaust 127 - 127 - 127
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
Total North America Aftermarket 367 - 367 - 367
North America Original Equipment
Ride Control 336 - 336 - 336
Exhaust 731 - 731 229 502
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
Total North America Original Equipment 1,067 - 1,067 229 838
Total North America 1,434 - 1,434 229 1,205
Europe Aftermarket
Ride Control 133 - 133 - 133
Exhaust 137 - 137 - 137
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
Total Europe Aftermarket 270 - 270 - 270
Europe Original Equipment
Ride Control 186 - 186 - 186
Exhaust 621 - 621 203 418
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Total Europe Original Equipment 807 - 807 203 604
Total Europe 1,077 - 1,077 203 874
Asia 118 - 118 42 76
South America 86 - 86 9 77
Australia 118 - 118 11 107
-------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------------------
Total Rest of World 322 - 322 62 260
Total Tenneco Automotive $ 2,833 $ - $ 2,833 $ 494 $ 2,339
============== ============ ============== ================ ======================
Tenneco Automotive presents the above reconciliation of revenues in order
to reflect the trend in the company's sales, in various product lines and
geographical regions, separately from the effects of doing business in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Additionally, pass-through catalytic
converter sales include precious metals pricing, which may be volatile. While
Tenneco Automotive's original equipment customers assume the risk of this
volatility, it impacts reported revenue. Excluding pass-through catalytic
converter sales removes this impact. Tenneco Automotive uses this information to
analyze the trend in revenues before these factors. Tenneco Automotive believes
investors find this information useful in understanding period to period
comparisons in the company's revenues.