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 July 31, 2008 - 05:33 AM PST
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Stoneridge Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Results

- Net Sales and Income Increase Year-over-Year

- Second-Quarter 2008 Net Income per Diluted Share Increases to $0.20, up 82% from 2007

- Company Reaffirms Full-Year 2008 Earnings Outlook of $0.75 to $0.85 Per Diluted Share

WARREN, Ohio, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced net sales of $213.2 million and net income of $4.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Net sales increased $29.4 million, or 16.0 percent, to $213.2 million, compared with $183.8 million for the second quarter of 2007. The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to new electronics program sales in North America, improvement in the Company's European electronics business and the impact of foreign currency translation. The effect of foreign currency translation increased second-quarter net sales by approximately $4.4 million compared with the same period in 2007. The sales increase was partially offset by continuing weakness in the North American passenger car and light truck markets.

Net income for the second quarter was $4.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with net income of $2.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007. The increase in net income was due primarily to strong electronics sales in North America and increased joint venture earnings. Partially offsetting these favorable impacts were $3.7 million in pre-tax expenses related to the Company's previously announced restructuring initiatives and $0.3 million of pre-tax expenses related to the repurchase and retirement of $6.0 million in par value of the Company's bonds.

'We continued our improved performance in the second quarter in the face of deteriorating conditions in our North American light vehicle markets,' said John C. Corey, president and chief executive officer. 'This improved performance includes benefits resulting from our end-market strategy and we will continue pursuing diversity in our customers, business segments and geographic regions.'

For the six months ended June 30, 2008, net sales were $416.3 million, an increase of 12.9 percent compared with $368.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Net income for the 2008 six-month period was $11.2 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared with $7.6 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the comparable 2007 period.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $12.6 million, compared with net cash provided of $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase of $8.6 million in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to favorable accounts payable variances relative to the previous year.

Outlook

'Based upon our first-half performance and the current industry forecasts, we are maintaining our previously issued guidance for full-year 2008 earnings of $0.75 to $0.85 per diluted share,' Corey said. 'While I am encouraged by the progress we have made, the significant changes in the North American light truck and SUV market will impact our performance going forward. These market changes will continue to challenge our team and we have already begun adjusting to the new market realities.'

Conference Call on the Web

A live Internet broadcast of Stoneridge's conference call regarding 2008 second-quarter results can be accessed at 11 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday July 31, 2008, at www.stoneridge.com, which will also offer a webcast replay.

About Stoneridge, Inc.

Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Warren, Ohio, is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems principally for the automotive, medium- and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. Net sales in 2007 were approximately $727 million. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at www.stoneridge.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are not historical fact are forward- looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this release. Things that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors, the loss of a major customer; a significant change in automotive, medium- and heavy-duty truck or agricultural and off-highway vehicle production; a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the various countries in which the Company operates; labor disruptions at the Company's facilities or at any of the Company's significant customers or suppliers; the ability of the Company's suppliers to supply the Company with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis; customer acceptance of new products; and the failure to achieve successful integration of any acquired company or business. In addition, this release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best analysis only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related to forward-looking statements contained in this release can be found in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                      STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                    (in thousands, except per share data)


                                                    (unaudited)

                                       Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                            June 30,            June 30,
                                         2008      2007      2008      2007

    Net Sales                          $213,229  $183,802  $416,299  $368,830

    Costs and Expenses:
     Cost of goods sold                 163,875   144,920   315,128   287,101
     Selling, general and
      administrative                     36,731    33,598    73,021    66,730
     (Gain) loss on sale of property,
      plant and equipment, net              153    (1,653)      145    (1,688)
     Restructuring charges                1,713        31     3,135        72

    Operating Income                     10,757     6,906    24,870    16,615

     Interest expense, net                4,880     5,619    10,252    11,103
     Equity in earnings of investees     (3,016)   (2,298)   (6,835)   (4,418)
     Loss on early extinguishment of
      debt                                  271         -       770         -
     Other expense (income), net           (124)      224       278       512

    Income Before Income Taxes            8,746     3,361    20,405     9,418

     Provision for income taxes           4,062       666     9,174     1,853

    Net Income                           $4,684    $2,695   $11,231    $7,565

    Basic net income per share            $0.20     $0.12     $0.48     $0.33
    Basic weighted average shares
     outstanding                         23,286    23,114    23,327    23,052

    Diluted net income per share          $0.20     $0.11     $0.47     $0.32
    Diluted weighted average shares
     outstanding                         23,690    23,702    23,722    23,603



                      STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                (in thousands)


                                                 June 30,        December 31,
                                                   2008              2007
    ASSETS                                      (Unaudited)        (Audited)

    Current Assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                     $81,342           $95,924
     Accounts receivable, less reserves of
      $5,587 and $4,736, respectively              142,472           122,288
     Inventories, net                               70,175            57,392
     Prepaid expenses and other                     17,365            15,926
     Deferred income taxes                           9,963             9,829
        Total current assets                       321,317           301,359

    Long-Term Assets:
     Property, plant and equipment, net             90,611            92,752
     Other Assets:
      Goodwill                                      65,730            65,176
      Investments and other, net                    47,962            39,454
      Deferred income taxes                         20,774            29,028
        Total long-term assets                     225,077           226,410
    Total Assets                                  $546,394          $527,769

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Current Liabilities:
     Accounts payable                              $76,809           $69,373
     Accrued expenses and other                     56,104            47,198
        Total current liabilities                  132,913           116,571

    Long-Term Liabilities:
     Long-term debt                                183,000           200,000
     Deferred income taxes                           2,909             2,665
     Other liabilities                               2,168             2,344
        Total long-term liabilities                188,077           205,009

    Shareholders' Equity:
     Preferred Shares, without par value,
      authorized 5,000 shares, none issued               -                 -
     Common Shares, without par value,
      authorized 60,000 shares, issued
      24,755 and 24,601 shares and
      outstanding 24,660 and 24,209 shares,
      respectively, with no stated value                 -                 -
     Additional paid-in capital                    156,467           154,173
     Common Shares held in treasury, 95
      and 373 shares, respectively, at
      cost                                            (129)             (383)
     Retained earnings                              49,603            38,372
     Accumulated other comprehensive
      income                                        19,463            14,027
        Total shareholders' equity                 225,404           206,189
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
     Equity                                       $546,394          $527,769



                      STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                (in thousands)

                                                        (unaudited)


                                                      Six Months Ended
                                                           June 30,
                                                    2008              2007
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
            Net cash provided by (used for)
             operating activities                  $12,574            $4,019

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
        Capital expenditures                       (11,641)          (10,814)
        Proceeds from sale of property, plant
         and equipment                                 307             4,951
        Business acquisitions and other               (980)                -
            Net cash used for investing
         activities                                (12,314)           (5,863)

    FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
        Repayments of long-term debt               (17,000)                -
        Share-based compensation activity,
         net                                         1,162             1,796
        Premiums related to early
         extinguishment of debt                       (553)                -
        Net cash (used for) provided by
             financing activities                  (16,391)            1,796

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents                       1,549               232

    Net change in cash and cash
     equivalents                                   (14,582)              184

    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of period                            95,924            65,882

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of
     period                                        $81,342           $66,066

SOURCE Stoneridge, Inc.