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Global Auto Restructuring/Corporate Performance-Improvement Experts Available for Media Interviews during Detroit Auto Show 

SOUTH FIELD, Mich., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

   WHAT: With the North American automotive industry going through
         unprecedented restructurings and the rest of the global industry
         facing breathtaking changes as well, AlixPartners LLP, the Detroit-
         based firm that veritably invented corporate turnaround and
         restructuring 25 years ago (including engagements at WorldCom,
         Enron, Refco, Schefenacker, Kunert, Bruno Magli, Jarvis and MFI as
         well as several auto companies), has three industry experts, with
         significant experience in the North American, European and Asian
         auto industries, available to speak with media during the North
         American International Auto Show in Detroit.

   WHO:  John Hoffecker:  AlixPartners' leading automotive expert, co-lead of
         the firm's entire Performance Improvement unit, and author of
         AlixPartners' annual automotive study-which notes, in addition to
         several insights about OEMs, that 38 percent of auto suppliers in
         North America face possible bankruptcy within two years.
         Stefano Aversa:  Head of AlixPartners' European and Asian operations
         (including the firm's office in Tokyo and one coming soon in China),
         formerly global practice leader for automotive and aerospace at A.T.
         Kearney, and one-time executive at Magneti Marelli, the automotive
         component division of Fiat Group.

         Al Koch:  AlixPartners' vice chairman, "America's dean of
         turnaround" for his work on many engagements over the years, also
         currently serving as CEO of Polar Corporation, the leading full-
         service provider of tank trailers, light-duty trailer parts and tank
         trailer repair and maintenance services in North America.

   WHEN: Aversa:
         -- Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2:00-7:00 pm EST: live at the auto show
         -- Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1-5 p.m. EST by phone
         -- Thursday, Jan. 11, 1-5 p.m. EST by phone
         -- Friday, Jan. 12, 1-5 p.m. EST by phone

         Hoffecker:
         -- Tuesday, Jan. 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST by phone
         -- Wednesday, Jan. 10, 8-9 a.m. EST by phone
         -- Thursday, Jan. 11, 4-7 p.m. EST by phone

         Koch:
         -- Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST by phone
         -- Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST by phone

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