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TRW Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results, Provides 2007 Outlook


February 2007
 Filed under: AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING Car News | AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING Headlines
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported fourth- quarter 2006 financial results with sales of $3.3 billion, an increase of 4.3 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the 2006 quarter were $33 million or $0.32 per diluted share, which compares to $59 million or $0.57 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.

The reported results exceeded previous full year guidance levels primarily due to a lower level of restructuring expense, a portion of which relates to a change in timing of certain actions, and a favorable net operating outcome. Several factors affected the year-to-year fourth quarter comparison, including lower restructuring expenses, a higher effective tax rate in the 2006 period and the non-recurrence of a one-time reduction in litigation reserves of $18 million that benefited the 2005 period.
The Company's full-year 2006 sales grew to $13.1 billion, an increase of 4 percent compared to the prior year. Net earnings for the year were $176 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, which compares to 2005 earnings of $204 million or $1.99 per diluted share. The reported results included debt retirement expenses in both years, as well as non-recurring items in 2005 related to the previously mentioned reduction in litigation reserves and a one-time tax gain. Net earnings excluding these items from both periods, net of the assumed tax impact in each case, were $216 million or $2.10 per diluted share in 2006, and $176 million or $1.72 per diluted share in 2005.

"Despite facing significant second half operating challenges, we are pleased to report solid 2006 financial results that exceeded the business objectives we set at the beginning of the year," said John Plant, president and chief executive officer. "The Company performed well in a difficult business environment, especially in North America where sustained pressures from domestic OEM market share losses and commodity inflation have taken a heavy toll on the industry. Our steady financial performance over the past few years can be attributed to the strength of our safety portfolio, together with industry leading diversification and extensive cost reduction actions. Additionally, we are making considerable investments to enhance our technology and our global presence in the marketplace, with the ultimate goal of growing the Company profitably and competitively over the long term."

Fourth Quarter 2006

The Company reported fourth-quarter 2006 sales of $3.3 billion, an increase of $136 million or 4.3 percent over the prior year period. The 2006 quarter benefited from the positive effect of foreign currency translation, incremental sales related to the acquisition of Dalphimetal in October 2005, and growth from safety products and modules. These positives were partially offset by historically low customer vehicle production volumes in North America and price reductions provided to customers.

Operating income for fourth-quarter 2006 was $126 million, which compares to $133 million in the prior year period. The prior year included a one-time gain of $18 million due to a favorable reduction in litigation reserves. The 2006 quarter benefited from lower restructuring and asset impairment expenses of $43 million. Excluding the one-time gain in 2005 and restructuring and asset impairment costs from both periods, operating income declined by $32 million. This year-to-year decline was driven by a number of factors, including the effect of a significant decline in North American customer vehicle production, pricing provided to customers and higher commodity prices. Additionally, continued underperformance in the Company's Automotive Components Segment also contributed. Savings generated from cost improvement and efficiency programs and the favorable resolution of certain business settlements helped to offset these negative pressures. Restructuring and asset impairment expenses in the 2006 period were $8 million, which compares to $51 million in 2005.

Net interest and securitization expense for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased to $66 million when compared to the prior year total of $58 million. The year-to-year increase can be attributed primarily to the impact of rising interest rates on the Company's floating rate debt profile, which stands at approximately 71 percent of total debt outstanding.

Fourth-quarter 2006 tax expense was $32 million. During the quarter, the Company reversed a valuation allowance for its United Kingdom operations due to the non-occurrence of certain planned restructuring actions and favorable operating results in the region. As such, fourth quarter tax expense recognizes an accounting tax benefit of $17 million related to the Lucas notes bond redemption transaction, which was completed during the first quarter of 2006. Tax expense in the quarter excluding this tax benefit was $49 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 75 percent (based on GAAP pre-tax earnings of $65 million). As mentioned previously, this higher tax rate, which resulted from the Company's geographic earnings profile in the 2006 quarter, contributed to the decrease in net earnings when compared to the prior year results.

The Company reported fourth-quarter 2006 net earnings of $33 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, which compares to $59 million or $0.57 per diluted share in the 2005 period. Fourth quarter 2006 net earnings excluding the $17 million tax benefit discussed previously were $16 million or $0.16 per diluted share. In comparison, net earnings for the 2005 period excluding the one-time litigation reserve adjustment of $18 million were $41 million or $0.40 per diluted share.

Earnings before interest, securitization costs, loss on retirement of debt, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") were $267 million in the fourth quarter, which is consistent with the prior year level of $268 million.

Full Year 2006

For full-year 2006, the Company reported sales of $13.1 billion, an increase of $501 million or 4 percent compared to prior period sales of $12.6 billion. The current year benefited from incremental sales related to the acquisition of Dalphimetal. Additionally, sales benefited from increased safety product sales and foreign currency translation, partially offset by a decline in North American customer vehicle production and price reductions provided to customers.

Operating income for the full year period was $636 million, which represents an increase of $83 million, or 15 percent, over the 2005 result of $553 million. The current year benefited from a higher level of sales, savings generated from cost improvement and efficiency programs, significantly lower restructuring and asset impairment costs and the favorable resolution of certain business settlements. These items were partially offset by price reductions provided to customers and the impact of higher commodity prices, along with underperformance by the Automotive Components Segment in the second half of the year and the non-recurrence of the litigation reserve benefit that occurred in 2005. Restructuring and asset impairment expenses in 2006 were $30 million, which compares to $109 million in 2005.

Net interest and securitization expense for 2006 totaled $250 million, which compares to $231 million in the prior year period. The year-to-year increase can be attributed to the impact of rising interest rates on the Company's floating rate debt and incremental bank debt assumed at the time of the Dalphimetal acquisition.

In 2006, the Company incurred charges of $57 million related to the tender for the outstanding GBP 94.6 million 10-7/8% bonds of its Lucas Industries Limited subsidiary. Similarly, the Company incurred charges of $7 million in the prior year period for debt retirement expenses associated with the partial redemption of its 10-1/8% senior notes.

Tax expense for the full year period was $166 million. The full year effective tax rate excluding $57 million of debt retirement expenses related to the Lucas bond transaction, and the related tax benefit of $17 million, was 46 percent.

Additionally, tax expense in 2006 included the positive effect of a reversal of prior tax reserves (resulting from a final tax memorandum issued by the German tax authorities clarifying the treatment of certain corporate interest deductions) and the negative effect of establishing a valuation allowance for the net deferred tax asset of the Company's Canadian operations. The year-to-year net impact of these two items was immaterial.

2006 full year net earnings were $176 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, which compares to $204 million or $1.99 per diluted share in the 2005 period. Net earnings in both periods were impacted by certain non-recurring items, including 2006 expenses of $57 million, or $40 million after-tax, related to the Lucas bond tender transaction. Similarly, the 2005 results included net income of $28 million comprised of a one-time tax gain of $17 million stemming from a tax law change in Poland and the litigation reserve adjustment of $18 million, offset partially by debt retirement expenses of $7 million. Net earnings excluding these items from both periods were $216 million or $2.10 per diluted share in 2006, which compares to $176 million or $1.72 per diluted share in 2005.

EBITDA for the 2006 year totaled $1,166 million, which is an 8.5 percent increase compared to the prior year total of $1,075 million. The year-to-year increase can be attributed to the higher level of operating income in the 2006 period.

Cash Flow and Capital Structure

Net cash provided by operating activities during the fourth quarter and full year was $397 million and $649 million, respectively. In the comparable 2005 period, the Company's cash flow from operating activities was $380 million in the fourth quarter and $502 million for the full year. Fourth quarter capital expenditures were $195 million compared to $222 million in 2005. For the 2006 year, capital expenditures were $529 million, which compares to $503 million in the previous year.

On November 10, 2006, the Company repurchased Northrop Grumman Corporation's remaining ownership position of 9.7 millions shares of TRW's common stock. Separately, on the same day, TRW sold 6.7 million of its common stock through a public offering. Proceeds generated from the offering were used to fund a portion of the Northrop Grumman stock repurchase. The net cash impact (cash used) to the Company as a result of the stock transactions, which resulted in a 3 million decline in shares outstanding, was $56 million.

On February 2, 2006, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Lucas Industries Limited, completed the tender for its outstanding GBP 94.6 million 10-7/8% bonds. As a result of the transaction, the Company incurred a $57 million charge for loss on retirement, which reflects the difference between the tender amount and the book value of debt related to the bonds at the time of the transaction.

On May 3, 2005, the Company repurchased a portion of its euro denominated 10-1/8% senior notes totaling approximately euro 48 million, which resulted in pre-tax expenses of $7 million for premiums and associated fees.

As of December 31, 2006, the Company had $3,032 million of debt and $589 million of cash and marketable securities, resulting in net debt (defined as debt less cash and marketable securities) of $2,443 million. The year-end 2006 net debt level decreased $117 million compared to the year-end 2005 level, which represents solid progress considering 2006 cash outflows related to the Lucas bond tender transaction premiums of $57 million and $56 million related to the November 2006 stock transactions.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Adoption of SFAS No. 158

On December 31, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 158 ("Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans"), which requires the recognition of the funded status of a company's pension and postretirement plans on its consolidated balance sheet. With the adoption of SFAS No. 158 at year-end, total stockholders' equity increased by $805 million. This adjustment reflects the recognition of previously unrecognized actuarial gains, as well as prior service cost reductions related primarily to corporate actions that significantly reduced pension and postretirement obligations. Primarily as a result of this accounting change, the Company's debt to capital ratio (debt divided by the sum of debt plus equity) now stands at 56 percent compared to 73 percent at the end of 2005.

2007 Outlook

For full-year 2007 sales are expected to be in the range of $13.4 to $13.8 billion (including first quarter sales of approximately $3.5 billion). Full year net earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $1.85 to $2.15.

This guidance range reflects estimated pre-tax restructuring expenses of approximately $40 million (including approximately $10 million in the first quarter) and an effective tax rate of approximately 42 percent. Lastly, capital expenditures in 2007 are expected to be approximately 4 percent of sales.

Mr. Plant commented, "We have initiated an aggressive business plan for the 2007 year that will again draw heavily on the strength of our safety portfolio, diversification and our ability to achieve the appropriate level of cost reductions. The full year outlook we provided today reflects the many challenges we expect to face during the year, including customer and commodity pricing pressures, further market share losses by our major North American customers, and significantly lower commercial vehicle sales. We anticipate the first half of 2007, especially the first quarter, will be particularly difficult due to our expectation of significantly lower customer vehicle production among our major North American customers and other factors."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Conference Call

The Company will host its fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 conference call at 9:00 a.m. (EST) today, Thursday, February 22, to discuss financial results and other related matters. To access the conference call, U.S. locations should dial (877) 852-7898, and locations outside the U.S. should dial (706) 634-1095. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and accessible for approximately one week. To access the replay, U.S. locations should dial (800) 642-1687, and locations outside the U.S. should dial (706) 645-9291. The replay code is 6665440. A live audio web cast and subsequent replay of the conference call will also be available on the Company's website at www.trw.com/results.

Reconciliation to GAAP

In addition to GAAP results included within this press release, the Company has provided certain information which is not calculated according to GAAP ("non-GAAP"). Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to evaluate operating performance and/or regularly used by security analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of the Company.

Non-GAAP measures are not purported to be a substitute for any GAAP measure and, as calculated, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the closest GAAP measure and for share amounts used to derive earnings per share, please see the financial schedules that accompany this release.

About TRW

With 2006 sales of $13.1 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, employs approximately 63,800 people in 26 countries.

TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services.

All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at www.trwauto.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are not statements of historical fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this release. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements are set forth in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (the "10-K"), and our Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 29, 2006, and include: production cuts or restructuring by our major customers; work stoppages or other labor issues at the facilities of our customers or suppliers; non- performance by, or insolvency of, our suppliers and customers, which may be exacerbated by recent bankruptcies and other pressures within the automotive industry; the inability of our suppliers to deliver products at the scheduled rate and disruptions arising in connection therewith; interest rate risk arising from our variable rate indebtedness (which constitutes a majority of the company's indebtedness); loss of market share by domestic vehicle manufacturers; efforts by our customers to consolidate their supply base; severe inflationary pressures impacting the market for commodities; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; our dependence on our largest customers; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; our substantial leverage; product liability and warranty and recall claims and efforts by customers to alter terms and conditions concerning warranty and recall participation; limitations on flexibility in operating our business contained in our debt agreements; the possibility that our owners' interests will conflict with ours and other risks and uncertainties set forth under "Risk Factors" in the 10-K and in our other SEC filings. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Index of Condensed Consolidated Financial Information Page Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 A2 Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 A3 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 A4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2006 (unaudited) and December 31, 2005 A5 Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to EBITDA (unaudited) for the three months and years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 A6 Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings (unaudited) for the year ended December 31, 2006 A7 Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings (unaudited) for the three months ended December 31, 2005 A8 Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings (unaudited) for the year ended December 31, 2005 A9

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial information and reconciliation schedules should be read in conjunction with the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and Forms 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, and September 29, 2006 as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2006, May 4, 2006, August 2, 2006, and November 1, 2006, respectively.

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended December 31, 2006 2005 Sales $3,272 $3,136 Cost of sales 3,020 2,856 Gross profit 252 280 Administrative and selling expenses 124 93 Amortization of intangible assets 8 9 Restructuring charges and asset impairments 8 51 Other income - net (14) (6) Operating income 126 133 Interest expense - net 65 57 Accounts receivable securitization costs 1 1 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax (7) (8) Minority interest, net of tax 2 2 Earnings before income taxes 65 81 Income tax expense 32 22 Net earnings $33 $59 Basic earnings per share: Earnings per share $0.33 $0.59 Weighted average shares 99.4 99.2 Diluted earnings per share: Earnings per share $0.32 $0.57 Weighted average shares 101.9 102.9

A2

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(In millions, except per share amounts) Years Ended December 31, 2006 2005 (Unaudited) Sales $13,144 $12,643 Cost of sales 11,943 11,444 Gross profit 1,201 1,199 Administrative and selling expenses 527 490 Amortization of intangible assets 35 33 Restructuring charges and asset impairments 30 109 Other (income) expense - net (27) 14 Operating income 636 553 Interest expense - net 247 228 Loss on retirement of debt 57 7 Accounts receivable securitization costs 3 3 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax (26) (20) Minority interest, net of tax 13 7 Earnings before income taxes 342 328 Income tax expense 166 124 Net earnings $176 $204 Basic earnings per share: Earnings per share $1.76 $2.06 Weighted average shares 100.0 99.1 Diluted earnings per share: Earnings per share $1.71 $1.99 Weighted average shares 103.1 102.3

A3

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in millions) As of December 31, 2006 2005 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $578 $659 Marketable securities 11 17 Accounts receivable - net 2,049 1,948 Inventories 768 702 Prepaid expenses 60 73 Deferred income taxes 210 200 Total current assets 3,676 3,599 Property, plant and equipment - net 2,714 2,538 Goodwill 2,275 2,293 Intangible assets - net 738 769 Prepaid pension cost 979 222 Deferred income taxes 91 100 Other assets 660 709 Total assets $11,133 $10,230 Liabilities, Minority Interests and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Short-term debt $69 $98 Current portion of long-term debt 101 37 Trade accounts payable 1,977 1,865 Accrued compensation 271 280 Income taxes 259 271 Other current liabilities 998 1,039 Total current liabilities 3,675 3,590 Long-term debt 2,862 3,101 Post-retirement benefits other than pensions 645 917 Pension benefits 722 795 Deferred income taxes 428 230 Other long-term liabilities 295 283 Total liabilities 8,627 8,916 Minority interests 109 106 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Capital stock 1 1 Treasury stock - - Paid-in-capital 1,125 1,142 Retained earnings 308 132 Accumulated other comprehensive earnings(losses) 963 (67) Total stockholders' equity 2,397 1,208 Total liabilities, minority interests, and stockholders' equity $11,133 $10,230

A4

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in millions) Years Ended December 31, 2006 2005 (Unaudited) Operating Activities Net earnings $176 $204 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 517 509 Pension and other post-retirement benefits, net of contributions (193) (157) Loss on retirement of debt 57 7 Other - net 45 40 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired 47 (101) Net cash provided by operating activities 649 502 Investing Activities Capital expenditures including other intangibles (529) (503) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired and transaction fees (13) (134) Purchase price adjustments and related settlements (13) 2 Net proceeds from asset sales and divestitures 97 4 Investments in affiliates (1) (8) Net cash used in investing activities (459) (639) Financing Activities Change in short-term debt (40) 9 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 37 1,635 Redemption of long-term debt (304) (1,603) Debt issue costs - (6) Issuance of capital stock, net of fees 153 143 Repurchase of capital stock (209) (143) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 23 3 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (340) 38 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 69 (32) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (81) (131) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 659 790 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $578 $659

A5

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to EBITDA
(Unaudited)

The reconciliation schedule below should be read in conjunction with the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and Forms 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, and September 29, 2006, which contain summary historical data.

The EBITDA measure calculated in the following schedule is a measure used by management to evaluate operating performance. Management believes that EBITDA is a useful measurement because it is frequently used by securities analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry.

EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to net earnings (losses) as an indicator of operating performance, or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for management's discretionary use, as it does not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements. Because not all companies use identical calculations, this presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Three Months Ended (Dollars in millions) December 31, 2006 2005 GAAP net earnings $33 $59 Income tax expense 32 22 Interest expense - net 65 57 Accounts receivable securitization costs 1 1 Depreciation and amortization 136 129 EBITDA $267 $268 Years Ended (Dollars in millions) December 31, 2006 2005 GAAP net earnings $176 $204 Income tax expense 166 124 Interest expense - net 247 228 Loss on retirement of debt 57 7 Accounts receivable securitization costs 3 3 Depreciation and amortization 517 509 EBITDA $1,166 $1,075

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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings
(Unaudited)

In conjunction with the Company's February 2, 2006 repurchase of its subsidiary Lucas Industries Limited's 94.6 million pounds Sterling 10-7/8% bonds due 2020 for 137 million pounds, or approximately $243 million, the Company recorded a loss on retirement of debt of 32 million pounds, or approximately $57 million.

The following reconciliation excludes the loss on retirement of debt and the related tax impact.

Year Ended Year Ended December 31, December 2006 2006 (In millions, except per share amounts) Actual Adjustments Adjusted Sales $13,144 $- $13,144 Cost of sales 11,943 - 11,943 Gross profit 1,201 - 1,201 Administrative and selling expenses 527 - 527 Amortization of intangible assets 35 - 35 Restructuring charges and asset impairments 30 - 30 Other income - net (27) - (27) Operating income 636 - 636 Interest expense, net 247 - 247 Loss on retirement of debt 57 (57) (a) - Account receivable securitization costs 3 - 3 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax (26) - (26) Minority interest, net of tax 13 - 13 Earnings before income taxes 342 57 399 Income tax expense 166 17 (b) 183 Net earnings $176 $40 $216 Effective tax rate 49% 46% Basic earnings per share: Earnings per share $1.76 $2.16 Weighted average shares 100.0 100.0 Diluted earnings per share: Earnings per share $1.71 $2.10 Weighted average shares 103.1 103.1 (a) Reflects the elimination of the loss on retirement of debt. (b) Represents the elimination of the tax benefit related to the loss on retirement of debt, which was recognized during the quarter ended December 31, 2006.

A7

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings
(Unaudited)

Administrative and selling expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2005 included an adjustment for a reduction in litigation-related reserves of approximately $18 million. Such adjustment carries zero tax expense due to the Company's tax loss position.

The following adjustments exclude the litigation reserve adjustment to show the impact as if this adjustment had not occurred.

Three Months Three Months Ended ended December 31, December 31, 2005 2005 (In millions, except per share amounts) Actual Adjustments Adjusted Sales $3,136 $- $3,136 Cost of Sales 2,856 - 2,856 Gross profit 280 - 280 Administrative and selling expenses 93 18 (a) 111 Amortization of intangible assets 9 - 9 Restructuring charges and asset impairments 51 - 51 Other income - net (6) - (6) Operating income 133 (18) 115 Interest expense, net 57 - 57 Account receivable securitization 1 - 1 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax (8) - (8) Minority interest, net of tax 2 - 2 Earnings before income taxes 81 (18) 63 Income tax expense 22 - 22 Net earnings $59 $(18) $41 Effective tax rate 27% 35% Basic earnings per share: Earnings per share $0.59 $0.41 Weighted average shares 99.2 99.2 Diluted earnings per share: Earnings per share $0.57 $0.40 Weighted average shares 102.9 102.9 (a) Reflects the elimination of the litigation reserve adjustment.

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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings
(Unaudited)

In conjunction with the Company's May 3, 2005 repurchase of approximately euro 48 million principal amount of its 10-1/8% Senior Notes, the Company incurred $7 million of losses on retirement of debt consisting of $6 million of related redemption premium and $1 million for write-off of deferred debt issuance costs. Such debt retirement expenses carry zero tax benefit due to the Company's tax loss position.

Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 includes a one- time benefit of $17 million resulting from a tax law change in Poland related to investment tax credits for companies operating in certain special economic zones within the country. The investment tax credits replace the tax holiday that was previously in effect for the Company.

Administrative and selling expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005 included an adjustment for a reduction in litigation-related reserves of approximately $18 million. Such adjustment carries zero tax expense due to the Company's tax loss position.

The following adjustments exclude the litigation reserve adjustment and the loss on retirement of debt, as well as the one-time income tax benefit, to show the impact as if these transactions had not occurred.

Year Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2005 2005 (In millions, except per Actual Adjustments Adjusted share amounts) Sales $12,643 $- $12,643 Cost of Sales 11,444 - 11,444 Gross profit 1,199 - 1,199 Administrative and selling expenses 490 18 (a) 508 Amortization of intangible assets 33 - 33 Restructuring charges and asset impairments 109 - 109 Other income - net 14 - 14 Operating income 553 (18) 535 Interest expense, net 228 - 228 Loss on retirement of debt 7 (7)(b) - Account receivable securitization 3 - 3 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax (20) - (20) Minority interest, net of tax 7 - 7 Earnings before income taxes 328 (11) 317 Income tax expense 124 17 (c) 141 Net earnings $204 $(28) $176 Effective tax rate 38% 44% Basic earnings per share: Earnings per share $2.06 $1.78 Weighted average shares 99.1 99.1 Diluted earnings per share: Earnings per share $1.99 $1.72 Weighted average shares 102.3 102.3 (a) Reflects the elimination of the litigation reserve adjustment. (b) Reflects the elimination of the loss on retirement of debt incurred in conjunction with repurchase of a portion of the Company's 10-1/8% Senior Notes. (c) Reflects the elimination of one-time income tax benefit related to a tax law change in Poland.

Source: TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

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