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FDML Board of Directors Elects Kevin P. Freeland

Federal Mogul Announced Election of Co-CEO of Federal-Mogul Corporation and CEO, Global Aftermarket

May 29, 2013
On May 29, 2013, The Board of Directors of Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), a global supplier of powertrain and safety technologies, and of leading brands in the worldwide automotive aftermarket, announced the election of Kevin P. Freeland to the position of Co-Chief Executive Officer of Federal-Mogul Corporation and Chief Executive Officer, Federal-Mogul's Vehicle Components Segment (VCS), effective June 17, 2013.
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SUP Announces Net Income of $13.5 Million

Superior Industries Reported First Quarter Financials

May 3, 2013
On May 3, 2013, Superior Industries International, Inc. (NYSE: SUP) announced net income of $4.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2013.
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DW Announces First Quarter Sales of $253 Million

Drew Industries Reported First Quarter 2013 Results

May 3, 2013
On May 3, 2013, Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RVs) and manufactured homes, reported record net sales of $253 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, on which Drew earned net income of $8.4 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, net of an after-tax charge of $0.7 million related to executive succession and corporate relocation.
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LEA Reports First Quarter Net Income of $109 Million

Lear First Quarter 2013 Financials Announced

April 25, 2013
On April 25, 2013, Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems, reported financial results for the first quarter.
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F Announces Net Income $364 Million

Ford Reported First Quarter 2013 Results

April 24, 2013
On April 24, 2013, Ford Motor Credit Company (NYSE: CTS) reported a pre-tax profit of $507 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared with $452 million a year earlier.
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FDML Announces Sales of $1.7 Billion

Federal-Mogul Reported First Quarter 2013 Results

April 24, 2013
On April 24, 2013, Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) announced Q1 2013 results with sales of $1.7 billion, (2)% lower than Q1 2012, due to lower European light vehicle and reduced global commercial vehicle production, with negligible exchange impact.
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F Declares Dividend of $0.10 per Share

Ford Motor Company Announced Second Quarter Dividend

April 12, 2013
On April 12, 2013, The Board of Directors of the Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) declared a second quarter dividend of $0.10 per share on the company's outstanding Class B and common stock.
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XIDE Announced Financial Advisory Firm of Lazard Has Been Retained

Exide Technologies Retained Financial Advisor

April 4, 2013
On April 4, 2013, Exide Technologies (Nasdaq:XIDE) (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, announced today that the financial advisory firm of Lazard has been retained to advise the company on financing alternatives to maximize the value of the company for all stakeholders.
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Competing Reorganization Plans for Ahern

Ahern Rentals Plans Filed

March 11, 2013

Certain Holders of Ahern Rentals’ 9 1/4% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2013 filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court a Second Amended Plan of Reorganization and related Disclosure Statement.


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Ahern Rentals Opposing Reorganization Plans Detailed

Ahern Rentals Competing Plans Filed

March 5, 2013

Ahern Rentals filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court a First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and related Disclosure Statement. 


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