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Investor Relations: Todd Taylor
 
Media Relations: Timothy G. Weir, APR
Email: ttaylor@accuridecorp.com
 
Email: tweir@accuridecorp.com
Phone: (812) 962-5105
 
Phone: (812) 962-5128

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Accuride Achieves Profitable Third Quarter and Acquires Advanced Wheel-end Technology
 
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Third Quarter 2015 results from continuing operations included:
o
Net sales of $163.4 million, down 11.2 percent year-over-year
o
Adjusted EBITDA of $19.2 million, down 9.5 percent year-over-year
o
Net Income of $0.04 per share compared to $0.02 in 2014
·
Acquired intellectual property rights to revolutionary lightweight wheel-end technology
·
Reducing revenue and EBITDA guidance to reflect continued softening in Brillion's end markets:
o
2015 net sales expected to be in the range of $675 million to $700 million
o
Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of $80 million to $85 million

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – November 2, 2015 – Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) – a leading supplier of components to the North American commercial vehicle industry – today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

Third Quarter 2015 Results
Third quarter 2015 net sales were $163.4 million, compared with $184.0 million in the same period in 2014, a decrease of 11.2 percent, primarily due to lower pricing related to lower raw material costs in Wheels and Gunite and weaker end-market conditions at Brillion Iron Works during the quarter.  Accuride's operating income was $7.5 million for the quarter, compared to operating income of $10.0 million in the third quarter of 2014.  The Company reported income from continuing operations of $1.8 million, or $0.04 per share, during the quarter, compared to income from continuing operations of $1.2 million, or $0.02 per share, in 2014.  Income from continuing operations in 2015 included a tax benefit of $3.7 million, or $0.07 per share, related to a change in postretirement benefits.  Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 9.5 percent year-over-year to $19.2 million, or 11.7 percent of net sales, compared to $21.2 million, or 11.5 percent of net sales, in the same quarter of 2014.  As of September 30, 2015, Accuride had $39.1 million of cash plus $42.1 million in availability under its ABL Credit Facility, for total liquidity of $81.2 million.

Industry Conditions
North American commercial vehicle industry conditions remained robust in the third quarter, with Class 8 truck and Trailer production increasing by 4 percent and 12 percent, respectively, over 2014.  Class 5-7 truck production slipped by 5 percent versus 2014, but the backlog remains healthy at 7 percent above 2014 levels.  The Class 8 backlog also remains strong at 20 percent above year-ago levels, while the Trailer backlog is 33 percent above last year.  Class 8 truck and Trailer net orders returned to more seasonal levels through the quarter and, as a result, Class 8 OEM production has begun to moderate.  Demand in the medium duty segment is steady.  Fleets are generally optimistic about current industry conditions, despite some driver-shortage constraints, as U.S. freight tonnage is forecasted to steadily increase over the next several years. 
 

Third Quarter Business Segment Results

Accuride Wheels
Accuride Wheels segment net sales were $101.8 million, down $4.9 million, or 4.5 percent, from the same period in 2014, primarily due to lower pricing related to lower raw material costs.  Despite lower sales, Wheels' Adjusted EBITDA was $22.4 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 6.7 percent, from the third quarter of 2014.

Gunite
Gunite segment net sales of $43.8 million were up $1.5 million, or 3.5 percent, from the third quarter of 2014, primarily due to increased demand for brake drums which was partially offset by lower year-over-year pricing related to lower raw material costs.  Gunite's Adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.1 million to $6.5 million from $5.4 million in the third quarter of 2014.

Brillion Iron Works
Brillion Iron Works' third quarter net sales were $17.8 million, down $17.2 million, or 49.2 percent, from the third quarter of 2014 due to lower customer demand.  Brillion's Adjusted EBITDA was a negative $2.4 million, a decrease of $5.2 million, from the third quarter of 2014.  The Company currently expects Brillion's 2015 net sales to be 25 percent to 30 percent lower year-over-year.  This primarily reflects the impact of global commodity prices on demand in Brillion's oil and gas, agricultural and mining end markets.

Liquidity and Debt
As of September 30, 2015, total debt was $322.0 million, consisting of $307.0 million of our outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount, and a $15.0 million draw on our ABL Credit Facility.  As of September 30, 2015, Accuride had $39.1 million of cash plus $42.1 million in availability under its ABL Credit Facility, for total liquidity of $81.2 million.

Business Acquisition
On July 2, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Century-3 Plus, L.L.C., a designer and manufacturer of advanced lightweight metal matrix composite brake components for the military and commercial vehicles.  Pursuant to the agreement, the Company purchased the acquired assets for $2.0 million in cash paid at closing and $8.0 million in contingent consideration.  The contingent purchase price maximum of $8.0 million can be earned based on the achievement of certain technological and commercial milestones.

Business and Market Outlook
"We are pleased with our profitable performance in the quarter which keeps us on track to achieve positive free cash flow and profitability for the first time in nearly a decade," Accuride President and CEO Rick Dauch said.  "We acted quickly to restructure Brillion in response to the sharp decline in revenue it experienced due to recessionary conditions in its primary markets.  This response limited the impact to Accuride's overall results and helped improve our EBITDA margins for the quarter.  Our near-term focus remains squarely on improving our cost structure while gaining market share through new products and favorable renewals of long-term contracts with our customers.  Looking ahead, we are excited about the growth opportunities inherent in our acquisition of the lightweight metal matrix composite brake drum technology.  The technology's ability to significantly reduce component weight without sacrificing performance or durability will enable Gunite to deliver real value to its commercial vehicle and military customers' ongoing efforts to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency."

2015 Financial Guidance
Accuride management expects the Company's 2015 net sales to be in the range of $675 million to $700 million, and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $80 million to $85 million.  The midpoints of the Company's revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ranges represent a decrease of 3 percent and an increase of 9 percent, respectively, over Accuride's 2014 results.  The Company has based its 2015 guidance on the following projections for the North American commercial vehicle industry:  Class 8 production in the range of 310,000 to 330,000 units, Class 5-7 production in the range of 220,000 to 225,000 units and Trailer segment production in the range of 280,000 to 300,000 units.  In addition, management expects net sales for the Brillion business unit to be down by 25 percent to 30 percent versus 2014 due to continued softness in its oil and gas, agricultural and mining end markets.
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Earnings Conference Call Information
Accuride will host a conference call to discuss the financial and operational results of its Third Quarter 2015 on Monday, November 2, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST.  Analysts and investors may participate on the conference call by dialing (855) 542-4217 in the United States, or (412) 455-6081 internationally, and using participant code 71474897.  A live webcast of the call can be accessed at the Accuride website Investors section: www.AccurideCorp.com/investors.  A replay will be available from November 2, 2015, at Noon CST until 10:59 p.m. CST, November 9, 2015, by calling (855) 859-2056 in the United States, or (404) 537-3406 internationally, using access code 71474897.

About Accuride Corporation
With headquarters in Evansville, Ind., USA, Accuride Corporation is a leading supplier of components to the North American commercial vehicle industry. The company's products include commercial vehicle wheels; wheel-end components and assemblies; and specialty cast-iron components for a range of agricultural, construction and mining, and oil and gas equipment applications.  The company's products are marketed under its brand names, which include Accuride®, Accuride Wheel End SolutionsTM, Gunite® and BrillionTM.  Accuride's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ACW. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.accuridecorp.com.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding Accuride's expectations, hopes, beliefs, and intentions with respect to future results. Such statements are subject to the impact on Accuride's business and prospects generally of, among other factors, market demand in the commercial vehicle industry, general economic, business and financing conditions, labor relations, governmental action, competitor pricing activity, expense volatility and other risks detailed from time to time in Accuride's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those described in Item 1A of Accuride's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. Any forward-looking statement reflects only Accuride's belief at the time the statement is made. Although Accuride believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee its future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by law, Accuride undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or developments after the date of this news release.

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Three Months Operating Results
(UNAUDITED)

     
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2015
   
2014
 
             
Net sales:
           
Wheels
 
$
101,833
   
62.3
%
 
$
106,685
   
58.0
%
Gunite
   
43,823
   
26.8
%
   
42,357
   
23.0
%
Brillion
   
17,772
   
10.9
%
   
34,965
   
19.0
%
Total net sales
 
$
163,428
   
100.0
%
 
$
184,007
   
100.0
%
                             
Gross Profit
 
$
18,263
   
11.2
%
 
$
19,912
   
10.8
%
                             
Income (loss) from Operations:
                           
Wheels
 
$
13,715
   
13.5
%
 
$
11,847
   
11.1
%
Gunite
   
5,061
   
11.5
%
   
4,149
   
9.8
%
Brillion Iron Works
   
(3,650
 
(20.5
)%
   
1,680
   
4.8
%
Corporate / Other
   
(7,628
 
     
(7,632
)  
 
Consolidated Total
 
$
7,498
   
4.6
%
 
$
10,044
   
5.5
%
                             
Net Income
 
$
1,820
   
1.1
%
 
$
1,099
   
0.6
%
                             
Adjusted EBITDA:
                           
Wheels
 
$
22,384
   
22.0
%
 
$
20,971
   
19.7
%
Gunite
   
6,468
   
14.8
%
   
5,397
   
12.7
%
Brillion Iron Works
   
(2,443
 
(13.7
)%
   
2,796
   
8.0
%
Corporate / Other
   
(7,256
)  
     
(8,006
 
 
Continuing Operations
 
$
19,153
   
11.7
%
 
$
21,158
   
11.5
%







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Nine Months Operating Results
(UNAUDITED)

     
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2015
   
2014
 
             
Net sales:
           
Wheels
 
$
324,525
   
61.0
%
 
$
300,058
   
56.4
%
Gunite
   
128,569
   
24.1
%
   
134,634
   
25.3
%
Brillion
   
79,373
   
14.9
%
   
97,674
   
18.3
%
Total net sales
 
$
532,467
   
100.0
%
 
$
532,366
   
100.0
%
                             
Gross Profit
 
$
65,100
   
12.2
%
 
$
59,357
   
11.1
%
                             
Income (loss) from Operations:
                           
Wheels
 
$
44,372
   
13.7
%
 
$
33,446
   
11.1
%
Gunite
   
15,140
   
11.8
%
   
14,670
   
10.9
%
Brillion Iron Works
   
(2,924
)
 
(3.7
)%
   
3,444
   
3.5
%
Corporate / Other
   
(25,578
)
 
     
(22,643
)
 
 
Consolidated Total
 
$
31,010
   
5.8
%
 
$
28,917
   
5.4
%
                             
Net Income
 
$
7,571
   
1.4
%
 
$
2,821
   
0.5
%
                             
Adjusted EBITDA:
                           
Wheels
 
$
70,703
   
21.8
%
 
$
61,101
   
20.4
%
Gunite
   
19,238
   
15.0
%
   
18,018
   
13.4
%
Brillion Iron Works
   
682
   
0.9
%
   
6,815
   
7.0
%
Corporate / Other
   
(24,282
)
 
     
(23,586
)
 
 
Continuing Operations
 
$
66,341
   
12.5
%
 
$
62,348
   
11.7
%







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ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)


 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands except per share data)
 
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
NET SALES
 
$
163,428
   
$
184,007
   
$
532,467
   
$
532,366
 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
   
145,165
     
164,095
     
467,367
     
473,009
 
GROSS PROFIT
   
18,263
     
19,912
     
65,100
     
59,357
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
   
10,765
     
9,868
     
34,090
     
30,440
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
   
7,498
     
10,044
     
31,010
     
28,917
 
OTHER EXPENSE:
                               
Interest expense, net
   
(8,249
)
   
(8,444
)
   
(24,953
)
   
(25,351
)
Other loss, net
   
(1,142
)
   
(805
)
   
(2,398
)
   
(1,504
)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
(1,893
)
   
795
     
3,659
     
2,062
 
INCOME TAX BENEFIT
   
(3,671
)
   
(410
)
   
(3,663
)
   
(967
)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
1,778
     
1,205
     
7,322
     
3,029
 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
   
42
     
(106
)
   
249
     
(208
)
NET INCOME
 
$
1,820
   
$
1,099
   
$
7,571
   
$
2,821
 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
                               
Defined benefit plans
   
(3,259
)
   
472
     
15,581
     
945
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(1,439
)
 
$
1,571
   
$
23,152
   
$
3,766
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic
   
48,015
     
47,749
     
47,943
     
47,694
 
Basic income per share-continuing operations
   
0.04
     
0.02
     
0.15
     
0.06
 
Basic income per share-discontinued operations
   
     
     
0.01
     
 
Basic income per share
 
$
0.04
   
$
0.02
   
$
0.16
   
$
0.06
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted
   
49,422
     
49,042
     
48,844
     
48,531
 
Diluted income per share-continuing operations
   
0.04
     
0.02
     
0.15
     
0.06
 
Diluted income per share-discontinued operations
   
     
     
0.01
     
 
Diluted income per share
 
$
0.04
   
$
0.02
   
$
0.16
   
$
0.06
 





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ACCURIDE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2015
   
2014
 
         
Net income
 
$
1,820
   
$
1,099
 
Income tax benefit
   
(3,671
)
   
(410
)
Interest expense, net
   
8,249
     
8,444
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
10,491
     
10,502
 
Restructuring, severance and other charges1
   
476
     
 
Other items related to our credit agreement2
   
1,788
     
1,523
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
19,153
   
$
21,158
 
 
Note:
1)    
For the three months ended September 30, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, plus $0.5 million in costs associated with restructuring items. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax benefit, depreciation and amortization.
2)    
Items related to our credit agreement refer to amounts utilized in the calculation of financial covenants in Accuride's senior credit facility. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses and other income or expenses of $1.8 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses and other income or expenses of $1.5 million.


   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2015
   
2014
 
         
Net income
 
$
7,571
   
$
2,821
 
Income tax benefit
   
(3,663
)
   
(967
)
Interest expense, net
   
24,953
     
25,351
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
31,500
     
31,004
 
Restructuring, severance and other charges1
   
1,715
     
627
 
Other items related to our credit agreement2
   
4,265
     
3,512
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
66,341
   
$
62,348
 

Note:
3)    
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, plus $1.7 million in costs associated with restructuring items. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before net interest expense, income tax benefit, depreciation and amortization, plus $0.6 million in costs associated with restructuring items.
4)    
Items related to our credit agreement refer to amounts utilized in the calculation of financial covenants in Accuride's senior credit facility. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses and other income or expenses of $4.3 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, items related to our credit agreement consisted of foreign currency losses and other income or expenses of $3.5 million.


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ACCURIDE CORPORATION
SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(UNAUDITED)




   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Income (loss) from Operations
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
Other
   
Adjusted EBITDA
 
Wheels
 
$
13,715
   
$
7,469
   
$
1,200
   
$
22,384
 
Gunite
   
5,061
     
1,157
     
250
     
6,468
 
Brillion Iron Works
   
(3,650
)
   
1,177
     
30
     
(2,443
)
Corporate / Other
   
(7,628
)
   
678
     
(306
)
   
(7,256
)
Continuing Operations
 
$
7,498
   
$
10,481
   
$
1,174
   
$
19,153
 
                                 
Imperial Group
   
(10
)
   
10
     
     
 
Consolidated Total
 
$
7,488
   
$
10,491
   
$
1,174
   
$
19,153
 






   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
(In thousands)
 
Income (loss) from Operations
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
Other
   
Adjusted EBITDA
 
Wheels
 
$
11,847
   
$
7,924
   
$
1,200
   
$
20,971
 
Gunite
   
4,149
     
998
     
250
     
5,397
 
Brillion Iron Works
   
1,680
     
1,086
     
30
     
2,796
 
Corporate / Other
   
(7,632
)
   
484
     
(858
)
   
(8,006
)
Continuing Operations
 
$
10,044
   
$
10,492
   
$
622
   
$
21,158
 
                                 
Imperial Group
   
(10
)
   
10
     
     
 
Consolidated Total
 
$
10,034
   
$
10,502
   
$
622
   
$
21,158
 



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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Income (loss) from Operations
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
Other
   
Adjusted EBITDA
 
Wheels
 
$
44,372
   
$
22,731
   
$
3,600
   
$
70,703
 
Gunite
   
15,140
     
3,348
     
750
     
19,238
 
Brillion Iron Works
   
(2,924
)
   
3,516
     
90
     
682
 
Corporate / Other
   
(25,578
)
   
1,874
     
(578
)
   
(24,282
)
Continuing Operations
 
$
31,010
   
$
31,469
   
$
3,862
   
$
66,341
 
                                 
Imperial Group
   
(31
)
   
31
     
     
 
Consolidated Total
 
$
30,979
   
$
31,500
   
$
3,862
   
$
66,341
 




   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
(In thousands)
 
Income (loss) from Operations
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
Other
   
Adjusted EBITDA
 
Wheels
 
$
33,446
   
$
23,708
   
$
3,947
   
$
61,101
 
Gunite
   
14,670
     
2,598
     
750
     
18,018
 
Brillion Iron Works
   
3,444
     
3,281
     
90
     
6,815
 
Corporate / Other
   
(22,643
)
   
1,386
     
(2,329
)
   
(23,586
)
Continuing Operations
 
$
28,917
   
$
30,973
   
$
2,458
   
$
62,348
 
                                 
Imperial Group
   
(31
)
   
31
     
     
 
Consolidated Total
 
$
28,886
   
$
31,004
   
$
2,458
   
$
62,348
 
 

We define Adjusted EBITDA as our net income or loss before income tax expense or benefit, interest expense, net, depreciation and amortization, restructuring, severance, and other charges, impairment, and currency losses, net. Adjusted EBITDA has been included because we believe that it is useful for us and our investors to measure our ability to provide cash flows to meet debt service. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) or other traditional indicators of operating performance and cash flows determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). We present the table of Adjusted EBITDA because covenants in the agreements governing our material indebtedness contain ratios based on this measure on a quarterly basis. While Adjusted EBITDA is used as a measure of liquidity and the ability to meet debt service requirements, it is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculations.






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ACCURIDE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)


 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2015
   
2014
       
ASSETS
     
CURRENT ASSETS:
     
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
39,125
   
$
29,773
Customer and other receivables
   
63,735
     
63,570
Inventories
   
36,695
     
43,065
Other current assets
   
11,191
     
13,472
Total current assets
   
150,746
     
149,880
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
   
203,778
     
212,183
OTHER ASSETS:
             
Goodwill and other assets
   
237,747
     
236,359
TOTAL
 
$
592,271
   
$
598,422
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
             
Accounts payable
 
$
59,892
   
$
56,452
Other current liabilities
   
31,710
     
40,619
Total current liabilities
   
91,602
     
97,071
LONG-TERM DEBT
   
322,022
     
323,234
OTHER LIABILITIES
   
122,963
     
147,314
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
             
Total stockholders' equity
   
55,684
     
30,803
TOTAL
 
$
592,271
   
$
598,422







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