Fourth quarter net sales up 17% year over year

Fourth quarter adjusted net income of $2,621,000 or $0.24 per diluted common share, which excludes warrant revaluation

Fourth quarter net loss of $3,752,000 or $0.36 per diluted common share

WOOD DALE, Ill., Feb. 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Power Solutions International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSIX), a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emissions-certified alternative-fuel and conventional power systems, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.

Fourth Quarter 2013 Results

Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $61,500,000, an increase of 17% from $52,452,000 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Contributing to the sales increase was continued strong growth in the Company's heavy-duty power generation systems and in aftermarket sales.

Operating income was $3,925,000, an increase of 30% from $3,014,000 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Operating margin of 6.4% in the current quarter increased from 5.7% in the comparable prior year period and was unchanged from the third quarter of 2013.

Other expense for the fourth quarter includes a non-cash charge of $6,373,000, or $0.60 per diluted common share, resulting from an increase in the estimated fair value of the liability associated with the warrants issued in the Company's April 2011 private placement. The increase in the estimated fair value of this warrant liability was primarily related to the increase in the Company's stock price in the fourth quarter.

The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013, which included the warrant revaluation adjustment, was $3,752,000, or $0.36 per diluted common share. This compares to net income of $745,000 or $0.08 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2012, which also included a warrant revaluation adjustment.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2013, adjusted to remove the warrant revaluation impact was $2,621,000, or $0.24 per diluted common share. This compares to adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2012 of $1,973,000 or $0.21 per diluted common share, which is also adjusted to remove the warrant revaluation impact. In addition, adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2012 included an adjustment to remove costs of $206,000 ($124,000 after tax or $0.01 per diluted common share) incurred in connection with lease termination costs.

"Our solid performance in the fourth quarter capped a very successful year for PSI," stated Gary Winemaster, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Power Solutions. "In the quarter we sustained double-digit year-over-year sales growth, expanded our gross margins, and grew operating income 30% year over year. We are exiting 2013 in our best financial shape ever. Having raised $35 million in a public offering along with establishing a new $75 million credit facility, we have the financial resources to support our growth in 2014 and beyond. We look forward to capitalizing on the significant opportunities ahead."

Full Year 2013 Results

Net sales for 2013 were $237,842,000, an increase of 18%, from $202,342,000 for 2012. The net loss for 2013 was $18,760,000 or $1.92 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $6,702,000, or $0.74 per diluted common share, for 2012. Adjusted net income for the year increased 27% to $9,433,000, or $0.92 per diluted common share, compared to $7,455,000 or $0.81 per diluted common share, last year.

2014 Outlook

The Company reiterates its previously issued outlook for sales growth in 2014. The Company continues to expect sales for the year in a range of $310 to $330 million.

Winemaster concluded, "PSI has both the market opportunity and the product offering to achieve our goals in 2014 and beyond. Demand remains robust for our large power systems in the oil and gas industry, and we expect this end market to significantly contribute to growth again in 2014. Our recently announced supply agreement with NACCO Materials Handling Group solidifies our visibility for growth as well. Finally, we remain excited about the on-road market, and look forward to continuing progress as our potential customers evaluate turnkey solutions for their medium-duty trucks."

This outlook reflects the Company's current estimates based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the timing of new product ramp-ups and the impact of global economic conditions on demand growth in its current markets. Please see the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" below for additional risk factors.

Earnings Results Conference Call

The Company will discuss its financial results and outlook in a conference call on February 27, 2014 at 3:30 PM CST. The call will be hosted by Gary Winemaster, Chief Executive Officer, Eric Cohen, Chief Operating Officer, and Daniel Gorey, Chief Financial Officer.

Investors in the U.S. interested in participating in the call should dial +1 (888) 695-0612 and reference passcode 3365163. Those calling from outside the U.S. should dial +1 (719) 457-2619 and reference passcode 3365163. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes through March 13, 2014 by dialing +1 (877) 870-5176 from the U.S. or +1 (858) 384-5517 from international locations, with passcode 3365163.

A simultaneous live webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.psiengines.com. The webcast will be archived on the website for one year.

About Power Solutions International, Inc.

Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emissions-certified, alternative-fuel power systems. PSI provides integrated turnkey solutions to leading global original equipment manufacturers in the industrial and on-road markets. The company's unique in-house design, prototyping, engineering and testing capacities allows PSI to customize clean, high-performance engines that run on a wide variety of fuels, including natural gas, propane, biogas, diesel and gasoline.

PSI develops and delivers complete .97 to 22 liter power systems, including the new 8.8 liter engine aimed at the industrial and on-road markets, including: medium duty fleets, delivery trucks, school buses and garbage/refuse trucks. PSI power systems are currently used worldwide in power generators, forklifts, aerial lifts, and industrial sweepers, as well as in oil and gas, aircraft ground support, agricultural and construction equipment.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including the statements under "2014 Outlook" and other statements regarding the current expectations of Power Solutions International, Inc. (the "Company") about its prospects and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are covered by the "Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has tried to identify these forward looking statements by using words such as "expect," "contemplate," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "will," "would," "should," "forecast," "believe," "outlook, " "guidance," "projection," "target" or similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means for identifying such statements. The Company cautions that a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the development of the market for alternative fuel power systems; technological and other risks relating to the Company's development of its 8.8 liter engine, introduction of other new products and entry into on-road markets (including the risk that these initiatives may not be successful); the timing of new product ramp-ups; the significant strain on the Company's senior management team, support teams, manufacturing lines, information technology platforms and other resources resulting from rapid expansion of the Company's operations; changes in environmental and regulatory policies; significant competition; global economic conditions (including their impact on demand growth); and the Company's dependence on key suppliers. For a detailed discussion of factors that could affect the Company's future operating results, please see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in those filings. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations

As used herein, "GAAP" refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Company uses certain numerical measures in this press release which are or may be considered "Non-GAAP financial measures" under Regulation G. The Company has provided below for your reference supplemental financial disclosure for these measures, including the most directly comparable GAAP measures and associated reconciliations.

The Company believes supplementing its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP with non-GAAP measures provides investors with useful information regarding the Company's short-term and long-term trends. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per diluted common share are derived from GAAP results by excluding the non-cash impact related to the change in the estimated fair value of the liability associated with the warrants issued in the Company's April 2011 private placement. The Company excludes this non-operating, non-cash impact, as the Company believes it is not indicative of its core operating results or future performance. The warrant revaluation results from facts and circumstances that fluctuate in impact and is excluded by management in its forecast and evaluation of the Company's operational performance. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per diluted common share also include an adjustment to remove early lease termination costs and facility consolidation costs incurred in association with the relocation of the Company's production, warehousing and administrative offices into new facilities in the three months ended September 30, 2012 and the three months ended December 31, 2012.  In addition, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per diluted common share also include an adjustment to remove a loss on debt extinguishment resulting from the Company entering into a new five-year, $75 million credit facility in the three months ended June 30, 2013. The Company excludes these facility relocation costs and debt extinguishment costs as they, similar to the warrants, are not indicative of the Company's core operating results or future performance and are excluded by management in its forecast and evaluation of the Company's operational performance. 

Adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per diluted common share and other non-GAAP financial measures used and presented by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or as superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

CONTACT: Power Solutions International, Inc.Daniel P. Gorey

         Chief Financial Officer

         +1 (630) 451-2290

         dan.gorey@psiengines.com



         ICR, LLCGary T. Dvorchak, CFA

         Senior Vice President

         +1 (310) 954-1123

         gary.dvorchak@icrinc.com

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