7th November 2008 - Dana Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

Third-quarter developments included:

Additional Actions Planned

"The economic and market challenges we've faced all year were particularly difficult in the third quarter," said Executive Chairman John Devine. "The combination of lower industry volumes and peaking steel prices hit us sharply this quarter.

"Dana is planning up to 10 additional plant closures in 2009 and 2010, and we will reduce our workforce this year by 5,000 versus the previously announced 3,000. We regret having to take such actions, but they are necessary to size the company to lower industry volumes."

Three-Month Results

Third-quarter EBITDA of $15 million was $111 million below 2007 results for the same period. Lower production and higher steel costs of $140 million more than account for this reduction. Results also included higher pricing, cost savings, and unfavorable currency changes.

At September 30, 2008, cash balances remained strong at $1.0 billion, with available global liquidity of $1.3 billion. Despite lower sales and EBITDA, free cash flow of a negative $151 million for the third quarter was about the same as that during the same period in 2007.

Dana's liquidity has been strengthened by a $180 million draw-down in October under its existing $650 million secured revolving credit facility.

Nine-Month Results

Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, were $6,574 million, which compares to $6,564 million for the same period in 2007. Year to date, the company reported net income of $274 million compared with a net loss of $294 million for the same period in 2007. The nine-month 2008 results include a net gain of $754 million recognized in connection with the company's emergence from bankruptcy and application of fresh start accounting in January.

Year-to-date EBITDA of $290 million compares to $373 million for the same period in 2007, as the earnings reduction related to lower North American vehicle production and higher steel costs more than offset cost reduction actions and pricing improvements.

Outlook

Based on current production estimates, Dana expects full-year 2008 sales of approximately $8,200 million and EBITDA of approximately $300 million.

"The second half of this year has been extremely challenging with sharply lower North American vehicle production, volatile steel prices, and turmoil in the financial markets," said Jim Yost, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "With respect to our credit facility, Dana is in compliance with financial covenants through September 30, 2008; however, we will not be able to comply with these requirements, as presently structured, at December 31, 2008. We expect to complete an amendment to the facility with our lenders in the next few weeks."

In 2009 Dana expects to improve EBITDA by at least $150 million, primarily through pricing actions and cost reductions, and is targeting break-even or better free cash flow.

Devine added, "I am pleased with the progress our people have made in rebuilding Dana, despite the difficult environment. We have much to do, but our team is focused on the changes needed to reposition Dana for improved profitability and growth."

About Dana Holding Corporation

Dana is a world leader in the supply of axles; driveshafts; and structural, sealing, and thermal-management products; as well as genuine service parts. The company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off- highway markets, which collectively produce more than 70 million vehicles annually. Based in Toledo, Ohio, the company's operations employ approximately 32,000 people in 26 countries and reported 2007 sales of $8.7 billion

Source: Dana Press Release