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Nov 6, 2007

TriMas Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

TriMas Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TriMas Corporation (NYSE: TRS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Sales and earnings performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 represented a third quarter record for the Company.

Third Quarter Highlights

  • Sales for the third quarter were up 7.2% to $262.2 million, as compared to $244.6 million in the third quarter of 2006.

  • Operating profit improved 6.1% to $27.3 million, as compared to $25.7 million in the third quarter of 2006.

  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) from continuing operations for third quarter 2007 increased 8.4% to $37.1 million, as compared to $34.2 million in the third quarter of 2006.

  • Income from continuing operations increased to $6.6 million, or $0.20 per share on a fully-diluted basis, as compared to a loss from continuing operations of $2.3 million, or $0.11 per share on a fully- diluted basis in third quarter 2006. The results from third quarter 2006 included a non-cash, after-tax charge of $5.4 million, or $0.26 per share, related to the Company's successful refinancing of its bank debt.

"The third quarter of 2007 represents the eighth consecutive quarter of improved year-over-year operating performance," said Grant Beard, TriMas' President and Chief Executive Officer. "With 7.2% sales growth for the quarter, we are seeing the positive results of our growth strategies and our business model as a diversified industrial company. Industrial Specialties continued its strong performance as sales and operating profit increased 22.3% and 19.8%, respectively, compared to the year ago period as this segment benefited from product expansion and market share gains. We are also pleased with the quarterly performance of our RV & Trailer Products and Recreational Accessories business segments which increased both sales and operating profit against a back drop of weak end markets."

Beard continued, "While we are feeling the impact of the recent challenges facing some of the end markets of our Packaging Systems and Energy Products business segments, we still firmly believe in the long-term growth prospects for these segments. We will continue to drive organic growth through new product development and international expansion initiatives, while continuing to focus on improving our operational efficiency."

(1) See Appendix I for reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted EBITDA to the Company's reported results of operations prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Third Quarter Financial Summary

                                   Three months ended      Nine months ended
                                     September 30,           September 30,
      (unaudited - in thousands,
       except per share amounts)    2007        2006        2007        2006

    Sales                        $262,180    $244,590    $839,700    $797,260

    Operating profit              $27,320     $25,740     $82,360     $85,360

    Income (loss) from
     continuing operations         $6,580     $(2,260)    $11,780      $9,210

    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of income
     taxes                             $-    $(10,870)    $(1,340)   $(16,240)

    Net income (loss)              $6,580    $(13,130)    $10,440     $(7,030)

    Adjusted EBITDA,
     continuing operations        $37,070     $34,210    $109,430    $112,040

    Earnings (loss) per share -
     basic:
      - Continuing operations       $0.20      $(0.11)      $0.44       $0.46
      - Discontinued operations        -        (0.54)      (0.05)      (0.81)
      - Net income (loss)           $0.20      $(0.65)      $0.39      $(0.35)

    Weighted average common
     shares - basic            33,409,500  20,132,201  26,843,749  20,051,181

    Earnings (loss) per share -
     diluted:
      - Continuing operations       $0.20      $(0.11)      $0.44       $0.44
      - Discontinued operations         -       (0.54)      (0.05)      (0.78)
      - Net income (loss)           $0.20      $(0.65)      $0.39      $(0.34)

    Weighted average common
     shares - diluted          33,457,027  20,132,201  26,859,766  20,759,973

    Other Data - Continuing
     Operations:
      - Depreciation and
        amortization              $10,920      $9,680     $30,380     $29,800

      - Interest expense          $15,720     $19,370     $52,920     $59,320

      - Debt extinguishment
        costs                          $-      $8,610      $7,440      $8,610

      - Other expense, net         $1,170      $1,200      $3,310      $3,120

      - Income tax expense
       (benefit)                   $3,850     $(1,180)     $6,910      $5,100

      - Advisory Services
        Agreement termination fee      $-          $-     $10,000          $-

      - Costs for early
        termination of operating
        leases                         $-          $-      $4,230          $-

Third Quarter Segment Results

Packaging Systems - Sales decreased 3.1% primarily due to reduced sales of the core industrial closure products resulting from lower end market demand in portions of the industrial chemical, paint and construction markets. Overall, this product group's margins exceed the margins of the tapes, laminates and consumer dispensing products, which experienced relatively flat sales in the quarter. Operating profit declined due to the decrease in sales levels, increases in steel and resin costs not able to be recovered from customers and additional labor, overhead and selling costs associated with new product growth initiatives. The Company is focused on developing specialty product applications for growing end markets and expanding geographically to generate long-term growth, while recovering increases in raw material costs in the near-term.

Energy Products - Sales increased 4.8% due to continued strong growth of specialty gasket sales to the refinery and petrochemical industries. The increase in gasket sales was partially offset by a decline in the sales of compressor engines and repair parts resulting from the lower levels of natural gas drilling activity in Western Canada. Operating profit declined primarily due to the change in product sales mix, specifically volume declines in the engine and repair parts business. While the timing of the recovery of the natural gas market in Canada remains uncertain, the Company plans to continue to launch new products to complement its engine business, while expanding its gasket business internationally.

Industrial Specialties - Sales increased 22.3% due to continued strong market demand and product expansion in the Company's aerospace fastener, industrial cylinder, defense and precision cutting tool businesses. The segment also benefited from the August 2007 acquisition of a medical device manufacturer. Operating profit increased in line with revenue growth. The Company plans to leverage its successful growth strategies by continuing to develop specialty products for growing end markets and expand international sales efforts.

RV & Trailer Products - Sales increased 6.0% primarily due to new product sales in the electrical products business, partially offset by weak end market demand in the trailer products business. Operating profit improved due to the increased sales of electrical products and margin improvement in the Company's Australian business. The Company's focus is to continue to leverage strong brand positions for increased market share, cross-sell the product portfolio into all channels and expand internationally, while continuing to proactively manage costs and operational efficiency.

Recreational Accessories - Sales increased 7.4% due to the introduction of new programs and market share gains, despite a weak end market. Operating profit continued to improve as a result of full run-rate savings from sourcing initiatives and productivity improvements implemented throughout 2006. The Company plans to continue to increase market share in the United States and Canada and pursue new market opportunities in select international markets.

Financial Position

TriMas ended the quarter with total debt of $624.5 million and funding under receivables securitization of $44.3 million for a total of $668.8 million. Total debt and receivables securitization decreased by $85.4 million when compared to the year ago period, due primarily to the retirement of $100 million face value of senior subordinated notes with proceeds from the Company's Initial Public Offering in the second quarter of 2007. TriMas ended the quarter with cash of $4.2 million and $112.5 million of availability under its existing revolving credit and receivables securitization facilities.

Acquisitions

On August 1, 2007, TriMas acquired DEW Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty, high-precision spinal and trauma implant products serving the orthopedic device industry. The addition of DEW Technologies provides the Company access to new markets and broadens its product portfolio into the medical industry, a market with significant growth opportunities. DEW Technologies operates as part of the Industrial Specialties business segment. On July 12, 2007, the Company also acquired the "Fifth Gear" product line from Quest Technologies LLC to complement the Recreational Accessories segment's product portfolio, targeting the recreational vehicle market.

Manufacturing Consolidation

As previously announced on October 4, 2007, TriMas plans to close its Huntsville, Ontario, Canada plant that manufactures trailer hitches and related accessories for the automobile and light-duty truck aftermarket. The Huntsville plant operations, included in the Recreational Accessories business segment, will be phased out by December 2007 and consolidated into the Company's Goshen, Indiana facility. This action, which was enabled by significant productivity gains at the Goshen facility, is expected to result in annual pre-tax savings of approximately $2 to $3 million. TriMas will record an estimated pre-tax charge of approximately $11 million, of which $10 million will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2007, when management approved this action. The remaining amount will be recognized in 2008. Approximately $4 million of the fourth quarter 2007 charge will represent non- cash charges related to accelerated depreciation on property and equipment.

Outlook

In its August 2, 2007 second quarter earnings release, TriMas provided full year 2007 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations guidance of $148 million to $156 million, compared to $138 million in Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations earned in 2006. This range excludes approximately $14 million of costs and expenses related to the use of IPO proceeds and the estimated fourth quarter charges associated with the Huntsville plant closure.

As a result of weakness in certain end markets, most notably the paint and construction industries, and continued low levels of natural gas drilling activity in Western Canada, the Company now expects to be at the low-end of the previously disclosed Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations range of $148 million to $156 million.

The above outlook does not include the impact of any future unidentified restructuring charges and sales or acquisitions of operating assets that may occur from time to time due to management decisions and changing business circumstances. The outlook above also does not include the impact of any potential future non-cash impairment charges of goodwill, intangibles and fixed assets. The Company is currently unable to forecast the likelihood of occurrence, timing and/or magnitude of any such amounts or events. See also "Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-looking Statements" on page 5 of this release.

Conference Call

TriMas will broadcast its third quarter earnings conference call today, Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. EST. President and Chief Executive Officer Grant Beard and Chief Financial Officer E.R. "Skip" Autry will discuss the Company's recent financial performance and respond to questions from the investment community. The visual presentation that will accompany the call will be available on the Company's website at www.trimascorp.com prior to the call.

To participate by phone, please dial: (866) 261-3331. Participants should ask to be connected to the TriMas third quarter conference call (reservation number 1162282). The conference call will be web cast simultaneously on the Company's website at www.trimascorp.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on TriMas' website or by dialing (866) 837-8032 (reservation number 1162282) beginning November 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. EST through November 13, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements, as that term is defined by the federal securities laws, about our financial condition, results of operations and business. Forward-looking statements include: certain anticipated, believed, planned, forecasted, expected, targeted and estimated results along with TriMas' outlook concerning future results. When used in this release, the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "forecasts," or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could," or "may," and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends and data, are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for these views. However, there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties and accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on the statements, which speak to conditions only as of the date of this release. The cautionary statements set forth above should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue. We do not undertake any obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements included in this release include general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate and industry-based factors such as: technological developments that could competitively disadvantage us, increases in our raw material, energy, and healthcare costs, our dependence on key individuals and relationships, exposure to product liability, recall and warranty claims, compliance with environmental and other regulations, and competition within our industries. In addition, factors more specific to us could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements included in this release such as our substantial leverage, limitations imposed by our debt instruments, our ability to successfully pursue our stated growth strategies and opportunities, as well as our ability to identify attractive and other strategic acquisition opportunities and to successfully integrate acquired businesses and complete actions we have identified as providing cost-saving opportunities.

About TriMas

Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., TriMas is a diversified growth company of high-end, specialty niche businesses manufacturing a variety of products for commercial, industrial and consumer markets worldwide. TriMas is organized into five strategic business groups: Packaging Systems, Energy Products, Industrial Specialties, RV & Trailer Products, and Recreational Accessories. TriMas has nearly 5,000 employees at 80 different facilities in 10 countries. For more information, visit www.trimascorp.com.

                              TriMas Corporation
                          Consolidated Balance Sheet
                      (Unaudited - dollars in thousands)

                                               September 30,      December 31,
                                                   2007               2006
                        Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                     $4,160            $3,600
      Receivables, net                             105,600            99,240
      Inventories, net                             180,390           165,360
      Deferred income taxes                         24,310            24,310
      Prepaid expenses and other current
       assets                                        7,420             7,320
      Assets of discontinued operations
       held for sale                                     -            11,770
        Total current assets                       321,880           311,600
    Property and equipment, net                    192,280           165,200
    Goodwill                                       538,320           529,730
    Other intangibles, net                         228,720           240,120
    Other assets                                    35,810            39,410
        Total assets                            $1,317,010        $1,286,060

          Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Current liabilities:
      Current maturities, long-term debt           $10,190            $9,700
      Accounts payable                             111,890           100,070
      Accrued liabilities                           75,580            71,970
      Liabilities of discontinued
       operations                                        -            23,530
        Total current liabilities                  197,660           205,270
    Long-term debt                                 614,340           724,790
    Deferred income taxes                           90,560            89,940
    Other long-term liabilities                     40,110            33,280
        Total liabilities                          942,670         1,053,280
    Preferred stock $0.01 par: Authorized
     100,000,000 shares;
      Issued and outstanding: None                       -                 -
    Common stock, $0.01 par: Authorized
     400,000,000 shares;
      Issued and outstanding:
       33,409,500 and 20,759,500 shares
       at September 30, 2007 and
       December 31, 2006, respectively                 330               210
    Paid-in capital                                525,750           399,070
    Accumulated deficit                           (204,900)         (215,220)
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                         53,160            48,720
      Total shareholders' equity                   374,340           232,780
      Total liabilities and shareholders'
       equity                                   $1,317,010        $1,286,060



                              TriMas Corporation
                     Consolidated Statement of Operations
         (Unaudited - dollars in thousands, except for share amounts)

                                   Three months ended      Nine months ended
                                     September 30,           September 30,
                                   2007        2006        2007        2006
    Net sales                    $262,180    $244,590    $839,700    $797,260
    Cost of sales                (190,380)   (177,690)   (607,310)   (581,960)
      Gross profit                 71,800      66,900     232,390     215,300
    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses      (42,980)    (41,670)   (134,430)   (130,350)
    Advisory services
     agreement termination fee          -           -     (10,000)          -
    Costs for early
     termination of operating
     leases                             -           -      (4,230)          -
    Gain (loss) on
     dispositions of property
     and equipment                 (1,500)        510      (1,370)        410
      Operating profit             27,320      25,740      82,360      85,360
    Other expense, net:
      Interest expense            (15,720)    (19,370)    (52,920)    (59,320)
      Debt extinguishment costs         -      (8,610)     (7,440)     (8,610)
      Other, net                   (1,170)     (1,200)     (3,310)     (3,120)
        Other expense, net        (16,890)    (29,180)    (63,670)    (71,050)

    Income (loss) from
     continuing operations
     before income tax benefit
     (expense)                     10,430      (3,440)     18,690      14,310
    Income tax benefit
     (expense)                     (3,850)      1,180      (6,910)     (5,100)
    Income (loss) from
     continuing operations          6,580      (2,260)     11,780       9,210
    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of
     income tax benefit
     (expense)                          -     (10,870)     (1,340)    (16,240)
    Net income (loss)              $6,580    $(13,130)    $10,440     $(7,030)

    Earnings (loss) per share
     - basic:
      Continuing operations         $0.20      $(0.11)      $0.44       $0.46
      Discontinued operations,
       net of income tax benefit
       (expense)                        -       (0.54)      (0.05)      (0.81)

      Net income (loss) per
       share                        $0.20      $(0.65)      $0.39      $(0.35)

    Weighted average common
     shares - basic            33,409,500  20,132,201  26,843,749  20,051,181

    Earnings (loss) per share
     - diluted:
      Continuing operations         $0.20      $(0.11)      $0.44       $0.44
      Discontinued operations,
       net of income tax benefit
       (expense)                        -       (0.54)      (0.05)      (0.78)

      Net income (loss) per
       share                        $0.20      $(0.65)      $0.39      $(0.34)

    Weighted average common
     shares - diluted          33,457,027  20,132,201  26,859,766  20,759,973



                              TriMas Corporation
                     Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                      (Unaudited - dollars in thousands)

                                                       Nine months ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                     2007              2006
    Net income (loss)                              $10,440           $(7,030)
    Adjustments to reconcile net income
     (loss) to net cash provided by
     operating activities,
     net of acquisition impact:
      Loss on dispositions of property and
       equipment                                     1,570             2,690
      Impairment of assets                               -            15,850
      Depreciation                                  18,730            17,430
      Amortization of intangible assets             11,650            12,390
      Amortization of debt issue costs               4,580            11,590
      Deferred income taxes                            700              (700)
      Non-cash compensation expense                    340             1,270
      Net proceeds from (reductions in)
       sale of receivables and receivables
       securitization                               28,610            (2,360)
      Increase in receivables                      (30,970)           (7,090)
      Increase in inventories                      (10,790)           (6,440)
      (Increase) decrease in prepaid
       expenses and other assets                     2,320              (360)
      Increase (decrease) in accounts
       payable and accrued liabilities               8,090           (10,690)
      Other, net                                     1,610               (90)
        Net cash provided by operating
         activities, net of acquisition
         impact                                     46,880            26,460

    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
      Capital expenditures                         (22,520)          (16,440)
      Acquisition of leased assets                 (29,960)           (3,140)
      Acquisition of businesses, net of
       cash acquired                               (13,540)                -
      Net proceeds from disposition of
       businesses and other  assets                  6,150               980
        Net cash used for investing
         activities                                (59,870)          (18,600)

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
      Proceeds from sale of common stock
       in connection with the Company's
       initial public offering, net of
       issuance costs                              126,460                 -
      Repayments of borrowings on senior
       credit facilities                            (2,600)           (2,130)
      Repayments of borrowings on term loan
       facilities                                        -          (254,960)
      Proceeds from term loan facilities                 -           260,000
      Proceeds from borrowings on revolving
       credit facilities                           399,580           576,960
      Repayments of borrowings on revolving
       credit facilities                          (409,890)         (585,420)
      Debt issuance costs                                -            (2,160)
      Retirement of senior subordinated
       notes                                      (100,000)                -
        Net cash provided by (used for)
         financing activities                       13,550            (7,710)

    Cash and Cash Equivalents:
      Increase for the period                          560               150
        At beginning of period                       3,600             3,730
        At end of
         period                                     $4,160            $3,880

      Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
       information:
        Cash paid for interest                     $40,880           $42,170
        Cash paid for
         taxes                                      $6,840            $9,020



                                TriMas Corporation
                Company and Business Segment Financial Information
                              Continuing Operations

                                        Three months ended  Nine months ended
    (unaudited - dollars in thousands)     September 30,      September 30,
                                          2007      2006     2007      2006
    Packaging Systems
      Net sales                         $51,770   $53,410  $162,220  $158,450
      Operating profit                   $8,110    $9,940   $27,930   $27,970
      Operating profit as a % of sales     15.7%     18.6%     17.2%     17.7%

    Energy Products
      Net sales                         $40,330   $38,500  $122,930  $117,170
      Operating profit                   $4,860    $5,810   $16,930   $17,280
      Operating profit as a % of sales     12.1%     15.1%     13.8%     14.7%

    Industrial Specialties
      Net sales                         $54,560   $44,600  $163,410  $136,110
      Operating profit                  $11,860    $9,900   $36,770   $28,170
      Operating profit as a % of sales     21.7%     22.2%     22.5%     20.7%

    RV & Trailer Products
      Net sales                         $45,940   $43,320  $152,420  $150,660
      Operating profit                   $4,270    $2,920   $16,740   $17,560
      Operating profit as a % of sales      9.3%      6.7%     11.0%     11.7%

    Recreational Accessories
      Net sales                         $69,580   $64,760  $238,720  $234,870
      Operating profit                   $4,920    $3,910   $17,420   $14,270
      Operating profit as a % of sales      7.1%      6.0%      7.3%      6.1%

    Total Company
      Net sales                        $262,180  $244,590  $839,700  $797,260
      Operating profit                  $27,320   $25,740   $82,360   $85,360
      Operating profit as a % of sales     10.4%     10.5%      9.8%     10.7%

      Corporate expenses and
       management fees                   $6,700    $6,740   $33,430   $19,890

      Other Data:
        - Depreciation and
          amortization                  $10,920    $9,680   $30,380   $29,800

        - Interest expense              $15,720   $19,370   $52,920   $59,320

        - Debt extinguishment costs          $-    $8,610    $7,440    $8,610

        - Other expense, net             $1,170    $1,200    $3,310    $3,120

        - Income tax expense (benefit)   $3,850   $(1,180)   $6,910    $5,100

        - Advisory Services Agreement
          termination fee                    $-        $-   $10,000        $-

        - Costs for early termination
          of operating leases                $-        $-    $4,230        $-



                                   Appendix I
                              TriMas Corporation
            Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure Adjusted EBITDA (1)
                      (Unaudited - dollars in thousands)

                                       Three months ended   Nine months ended
                                          September 30,        September 30,
                                          2007      2006      2007      2006
      Net income (loss)                  $6,580  $(13,130)  $10,440   $(7,030)
        Income tax expense (benefit)      3,850    (8,350)    6,960    (5,720)
        Interest expense                 15,720    19,370    52,920    59,350
        Debt extinguishment costs             -     8,610     7,440     8,610
        Impairment of assets                  -    15,850       -      15,850
        Depreciation and amortization    10,920     9,680    30,380    29,820

      Adjusted EBITDA, total company     37,070    32,030   108,140   100,880
        Negative Adjusted EBITDA,
         discontinued operations              -     2,180     1,290    11,160
      Adjusted EBITDA, continuing
       operations                       $37,070   $34,210  $109,430  $112,040

The following represents certain costs and expenses relating to our use of IPO proceeds that are included in the determination of net income (loss) under GAAP and are not added back to net income in determining Adjusted EBITDA, but that we would consider in evaluating the quality of our Adjusted EBITDA.

                                        Three months ended  Nine months ended
                                           September 30,      September 30,
                                           2007    2006       2007      2006
      Costs and expenses related to use
       of IPO Proceeds:
        Advisory Services Agreement
         termination fee                    $-      $-       $10,000     $-
        Costs for early termination of
         operating leases                    -       -         4,230      -
          Total                             $-      $-       $14,230     $-


    (1) The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before
        cumulative effect of accounting change, interest, taxes, depreciation,
        amortization, non-cash asset and goodwill impairment write-offs, and
        non-cash losses on sale-leaseback of property and equipment.  Lease
        expense and non-recurring charges are included in Adjusted EBITDA and
        include both cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring and
        integration expenses.  In evaluating our business, management
        considers and uses Adjusted EBITDA as a key indicator of financial
        operating performance and as a measure of cash generating capability.
        Management believes this measure is useful as an analytical indicator
        of leverage capacity and debt servicing ability, and uses it to
        measure financial performance as well as for planning purposes.
        However, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
        net income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measures
        calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, or as an indicator of
        operating performance.  The definition of Adjusted EBITDA used here
        may differ from that used by other companies.


                                 Appendix II
                              TriMas Corporation
         Impact of Costs and Expenses Related to Use of IPO Proceeds
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                            Earnings
                                                               Per
                                                             Share -
      (dollars in thousands, except       Operating          Diluted  Adjusted
      for share amounts)                   Income   Income(2)  (3)   EBITDA(4)

      As reported(1) - Nine months
       ended September 30, 2007            $82,360  $11,780  $0.44  $109,430

      Costs and expenses related to use
       of IPO proceeds that have reduced
       our results as reported under U.S.
       GAAP (5):
        Advisory Services Agreement
         termination fee                   $10,000   $6,300  $0.24   $10,000
        Costs for early termination of
         operating leases                    4,230    2,660   0.10     4,230
        Debt extinguishment costs                -    4,690   0.17         -

             Total                         $14,230  $13,650  $0.51   $14,230


    (1) Operating Income, Income, Earnings Per Share - Diluted and Adjusted
        EBITDA, all from continuing operations.
    (2) Impact of costs and expenses related to the use of IPO proceeds, tax-
        effected at 37%.
    (3) Per share impacts of costs and expenses related to the use of IPO
        proceeds based on diluted shares outstanding of 26,859,766 for the
        nine months ended September 30, 2007.
    (4) The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before
        cumulative effect of accounting change, interest, taxes, depreciation,
        amortization, non-cash asset and goodwill impairment write-offs, and
        non-cash losses on sale-leaseback of property and equipment.  Lease
        expense and non-recurring charges are included in Adjusted EBITDA and
        include both cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring and
        integration expenses.  In evaluating our business, management
        considers and uses Adjusted EBITDA as a key indicator of financial
        operating performance and as a measure of cash generating capability.
        Management believes this measure is useful as an analytical indicator
        of leverage capacity and debt servicing ability, and uses it to
        measure financial performance as well as for planning purposes.
        However, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
        net income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measures
        calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, or as an indicator of
        operating performance.  The definition of Adjusted EBITDA used here
        may differ from that used by other companies.
    (5) Represents certain costs and expenses relating to our use of IPO
        proceeds that are included in the determination of net income,
        earnings per share and operating income under U.S. GAAP and are not
        added back to net income in determining Adjusted EBITDA, but that we
        would consider in evaluating the quality of our Adjusted EBITDA and
        underlying financial results under U.S. GAAP.

SOURCE TriMas Corporation

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Sherry Lauderback
Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
TriMas Corporation
+1-248-631-5506
sherrylauderback@trimascorp.com