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Lear — Q1 2006 Earnings Presentation

33 slides from Lear's earnings presentation, Apr 26, 2006

  1. Slide 1: First-Quarter Results and Full-Year 2006 Financial Guidance

    fast forward advance relentlessly R First-Quarter Results and Full-Year 2006 Financial Guidance April 26, 2006 Exhibit 99.2

  2. Slide 2: Agenda

    Agenda Financial Review Jim Vandenberghe, Vice Chairman and CFO Operating Review Doug DelGrosso, President and COO Business Perspective and Outlook Bob Rossiter, Chairman and CEO Q and A Session

  3. Slide 3: Financial Review

    Q ear. Financial Review

  4. Slide 4: First Quarter 2006 Highlights

    First Quarter 2006 Highlights First-quarter financial results showed year-over-year improvement Successfully completed the refinancing of $1 billion of debt Reached agreement to contribute European Interiors business to JV with WL Ross & Co. LLC in return for a minority stake* Received recognition f

  5. Slide 5: First Quarter 2006 Industry Environment

    First Quarter 2006 Industry Environment

  6. Slide 6: First Quarter 2006 Financial Highlights

    First Quarter 2006 Financial Highlights * Please see slides titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this presentation for further information.

  7. Slide 7: First Quarter 2006 Restructuring and Special Items

    First Quarter 2006 Restructuring and Special Items * Please see slides titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this presentation for further information.

  8. Slide 8: First Quarter 2006 Segment Results

    First Quarter 2006 Segment Results * Segment earnings represent income (loss) before interest, other (income) expense and income taxes. Segment earnings include restructuring costs of $25.0 million (Seating - $16.1, Electronic and Electrical - $2.1, Interior - $6.8) in first quarter 2006.

  9. Slide 9: First Quarter 2006 Free Cash Flow

    First Quarter 2006 Free Cash Flow* (in millions) * Free Cash Flow represents net cash provided by operating activities ($39.4 for the three months ended 4/1/06) before net change in sold accounts receivable ($38.1 for the three months ended 4/1/06) less capital expenditures. Please see slides titled

  10. Slide 10: 2006 Guidance Key Assumptions

    2006 Guidance Key Assumptions* Please see slide titled "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this presentation for further information.

  11. Slide 11: 2006 Guidance Key Financial Projections

    2006 Guidance Key Financial Projections* Pretax loss for 2005 was $1,187 million. Please see slides titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" and "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this presentation for further information.

  12. Slide 12: 2006 Guidance Directional Assessment of Segment Results

    2006 Guidance Directional Assessment of Segment Results* Seating Up Improves Electronic and Electrical Flat Flat Interior Up Loss Please see slide titled "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this presentation for further information. Segment Net Sales Margin 2006 vs. 2005

  13. Slide 13: 2006 Guidance Trend of Capital Spending

    2006 Guidance Trend of Capital Spending* (in millions) 2003 2004 2005 2006 Guidance HQ 45 43.9 Electrical / Electronics 377 274 Interior 568 400 Capital Spending Level Should Trend Lower On An Ongoing Basis Capital Spending Impacts: Record Launches Lear Flexible Seating Architecture (LFSA) Low-Cost

  14. Slide 14: 2006 Guidance Free Cash Flow Forecast

    2006 Guidance Free Cash Flow Forecast* (in millions) Net cash provided by operating activities for 2005 was $561 million. Please see slides titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" and "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this presentation for further information. First Half 2006 Full Ye

  15. Slide 15: Operating Review

    Q ear. Operating Review

  16. Slide 16: Recent Customer and Industry Recognition

    Recent Customer and Industry Recognition Toyota--Superior Supplier Diversity and Excellence in Quality Honda--Delivery and Quality Performance Volvo Cars--Supplier Award of Excellence Volkswagen--Supplier of the Year in South Africa Mahindra & Mahindra--Best Performance in Product Development GAZ--B

  17. Slide 17: Core Dimensions Strategy

    CORE DIMENSIONS STRATEGY ProTecTM PLuS Adaptive Front Light System IntelliTireTM Car2UTM Two- Way Remote Keyless Entry Immobilizer Foam in Place Head Impact Countermeasure SAFETY COMFORT & CONVENIENCE COMMONIZATION ENVIRONMENTAL INFOTAINMENT CRAFTSMANSHIP FLEXIBILITY Lt. Weight Back Panel Soy Foam P

  18. Slide 18: Safety Dimension Examples of Lear Product Offerings

    Safety Dimension Examples of Lear Product Offerings ProTecTM Plus First generation - 3.6M vehicles Second generation self-aligning head restraint Significantly reduces forces and movements in the neck Improved comfort by exceeding regulatory requirements Potential for improved rear and lateral visio

  19. Slide 19: Continue to Diversify Customer Base

    Continue to Diversify Customer Base* Revenue in Asia and with Asian Manufacturers 2005 Performance Highlights Supported successful launch of Hyundai's first North American plant (seats, wiring, TPMS) Four recent program awards with Nissan (seats, wiring, carpets) Two new manufacturing facilities in

  20. Slide 20: Restructuring Implementation Status

    Restructuring Implementation Status* Objectives Are To Eliminate Excess Capacity, Streamline Organizational Structure And Accelerate Manufacturing Footprint Actions Announced closure of nine manufacturing facilities and several administrative offices Targeting closure of five to seven additional man

  21. Slide 21: Operational Excellence 2006 Key Product Launches

    Operational Excellence 2006 Key Product Launches Americas GMT900 SUVs/Pickups Seats, doors Hyundai Santa Fe Seats, TPMS Nissan Versa Overhead systems, trim Nissan Sentra Overhead systems, trim DCX Caliber/Compass/Patriot Overhead systems, trim, doors, flooring, IP International VW Cabrio Seats Peuge

  22. Slide 22: Business Perspective and Outlook

    Business Perspective and Outlook

  23. Slide 23: Perspective on the Business

    Perspective on the Business* Please see slide titled "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this presentation for further information. Lear is Financially Sound Successfully Refinanced $1 Billion of Debt Operating Results Improving Seating Business Improving Electronic and Electrical Business Pe

  24. Slide 24: Margin Outlook for Seating and Electronic and Electrical Segments

    Margin Outlook for Seating and Electronic and Electrical Segments* Global Seating margin profile expected to return to historical levels by 2008 . . . Supported by backlog sales, continued diversification (by customer and platform type), cost improvements, restructuring savings and a return to more

  25. Slide 25: New Business Model for Interiors Business

    New Business Model for Interiors Business* This segment of the market continues to be under pressure Despite restructuring actions, losses continue this year Repositioning this business remains a top priority Lear signed a Letter of Intent to contribute substantially all of its European Interiors bu

  26. Slide 26: Summary and Outlook

    Summary and Outlook* Lear is Financially Sound Successfully Refinanced $1 Billion of Debt Operating Results Showing Improvement Continued Progress on Implementing Restructuring Actions First-Quarter Operating Results Better than a Year Ago Full-Year Results On-Track for Improvement Making Progress o

  27. Slide 27: Advance Relentlessly

    ADVANCE RELENTLESSLY(tm) www.lear.com LEA NYSE Listed R

  28. Slide 28: Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

    In addition to the results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") included throughout this presentation, the Company has provided information regarding certain non-GAAP financial measures. These measures include "income before interest, oth

  29. Slide 29: Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

  30. Slide 30: Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

  31. Slide 31: Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

  32. Slide 32: Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

  33. Slide 33: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding anticipated financial results and liquidity. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results as a

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