Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) - 



--  Sales increase 30.7% over the second quarter of 2010 ("Q2 2010"); 
--  Gross margin up 15.2% over Q2 2010; 
--  Net Earnings up 11.6% over Q2 2010; 
--  Launch book accelerates to more than $2.5 billion; 
--  Industrial segment sales up 125.7% over Q2 2010; 
--  Industrial segment returns to profitability after 9 quarters of losses;
    and 
--  Additional $130 million of long-term debt secured to further strengthen
    balance sheet. 

                                   Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended 
                                              June 30              June 30 
(in millions of dollars, except                                            
 earnings per share figures)         2011        2010      2011       2010 
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Sales                             $ 742.7     $ 568.4  $1,417.9   $1,079.1 
Operating Earnings (Loss)                                                  
 Powertrain/Driveline                43.3        45.5      81.5       84.6 
 Industrial                           0.5        (3.3)     (1.5)      (9.6)
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Operating Earnings (Loss)         $  43.8     $  42.2  $   80.0   $   75.0 
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Net Earnings attributable to                                               
 shareholders of the Company      $  28.0     $  25.1  $   52.9   $   48.5 
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Earnings per Share                $  0.43     $  0.39  $   0.82   $   0.75 
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Operating Highlights

Sales for the second quarter of 2011 ("Q2 2011") were $742.7 million, up $174.3
million from $568.4 million from Q2 2010:


Sales for the Powertrain/Driveline segment increased by $118.6 million, or 22.6%
in Q2 2011 to $642.7 million compared to $524.1 million in Q2 2010. The sales
increase in the second quarter was impacted by:




--  significant levels of newly launched programs from the Company's
    substantial book of launch business; 
--  higher volumes on platforms for customers gaining market share; and 
--  higher sales from business related to the acquisition of the assets of
    the Famer Group. 



Industrial segment sales increased 125.7%, or $55.7 million from Q2 2010 to
$100.0 million. The sales increase was due to:




--  significant increases in demand in the access equipment markets
    resulting from fleet replacement initiatives; and 
--  increases in demand in the agricultural equipment markets serviced by
    the European Fabrication Division. 



The company's operating earnings for Q2 2011 were $43.8 million. This compares
to $42.2 million operating profit for Q2 2010, an increase of $1.6 million.


Q2 2011 operating earnings of $43.3 million for the Powertrain/Driveline segment
were slightly lower by $2.2 million from the operating earnings of $45.5 million
in Q2 2010. The segment experienced the following in Q2 2011:




--  improved margins as production volumes increased on launching and mature
    programs; offset by 
--  increased start-up and program acceleration costs on the significant
    number of programs that were in launch during the quarter; and 
--  increased investment in labour and fixed overhead costs to support
    growth compared to Q2 2010 which was at the beginning of the recovery
    and as such the Company had not yet begun this re- investment process. 



The operating earnings for the Industrial segment were $0.5 million in Q2 2011,
an increase of $3.8 million from Q2 2010. The improvement in Industrial
operating earnings was predominantly driven by:




--  margin improvements on the increased volumes in the access equipment
    market and the European Fabrication Division; partially offset by 
--  margin reductions as a result of continued investment in labour and
    fixed overhead costs at Skyjack to support the future growth in the
    market. 



"We are extremely pleased with our second quarter results which are driving us
towards a record year in 2011," said Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz. "Sales and
earnings are up substantially again in double digits despite flat global vehicle
markets, content per vehicle is growing in every global centre and we continue
to see great opportunities in the vehicle market place as evidenced by our
considerable launch book that just keeps growing. And of course we couldn't be
more pleased to see our Industrial segment at long last reach a profitable
position after a long period of losses."


Dividends

The Board of Directors today declared an eligible dividend in respect to the
quarter ended June 30, 2011 of CDN$0.08 per share on the common shares of the
Company, payable on or after September 14, 2011 to shareholders of record on
August 26, 2011.


Risk and Uncertainties (forward looking statements)

Linamar no longer provides a financial outlook.

Certain information provided by Linamar in these unaudited interim financial
statements, MD&A and other documents published throughout the year that are not
recitation of historical facts may constitute forward- looking statements. The
words "estimate", "believe", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Persons reading this report are cautioned
that such statements are only predictions and the actual events or results may
differ materially. In evaluating such forward-looking statements, readers should
specifically consider the various factors that could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking
statements.


Such forward-looking information may involve important risks and uncertainties
that could materially alter results in the future from those expressed or
implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Linamar.
Some risks and uncertainties may cause results to differ from current
expectations. The factors which are expected to have the greatest impact on
Linamar include but are not limited to (in the various economies in which
Linamar operates): the extent of OEM outsourcing, industry cyclicality, trade
and labour disruptions, pricing concessions and cost absorptions, delays in
program launches, the Company's dependence on certain engine and transmission
programs and major OEM customers, currency exposure, and technological
developments by Linamar's competitors.


A large proportion of the Company's cash flows are denominated in foreign
currencies. The movement of foreign currency exchange rates against the Canadian
dollar has the potential to have a negative impact on financial results. The
Company has employed a hedging strategy as appropriate to attempt to mitigate
the impact but cannot be completely assured that the entire exchange effect has
been offset.


Other factors and risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ
from current expectations are discussed in the MD&A and include, but are not
limited to: fluctuations in interest rates, environmental emission and safety
regulations, governmental, environmental and regulatory policies, and changes in
the competitive environment in which Linamar operates. Linamar assumes no
obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons
why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking
statements.


Conference Call Information

Q2 Conference Call Information

Linamar will hold a conference call on August 10, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. EST to
discuss its second quarter results. The numbers for this call are (647) 427-3420
(local/overseas) or (888) 300-0053 (North America) confirmation number 64036479,
with a call-in required 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.
The conference call will be chaired by Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar's Chief
Executive Officer. A copy of the Company's full quarterly financial statements,
including the Management's Discussion & Analysis will be available on the
Company's website after 4:00 p.m. EST on August 10, 2011 and at www.sedar.com by
the start of business on August 11, 2011. A taped replay of the conference call
will also be made available starting at 6:00 p.m. EST on August 10, 2011 for
seven days. The number for replay is (800) 642-1687, Conference ID 64036479. The
conference call can also be accessed by web cast at www.linamar.com, by
accessing the investor relations/events menu, and will be available for a seven
day period.


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Q3 Conference Call Information

Linamar will hold a conference call on November 9, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. EST to
discuss its third quarter results. The numbers for this call are (647) 427-3420
(local/overseas) or (888) 300-0053 (North America) confirmation number 64044743,
with a call-in required 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.
The conference call will be chaired by Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar's Chief
Executive Officer. A copy of the Company's full quarterly financial statements,
including the Management's Discussion & Analysis will be available on the
Company's website after 4:00 p.m. EST on November 9, 2011 and at www.sedar.com
by the start of business on November 10, 2011. A taped replay of the conference
call will also be made available starting at 6:00 p.m. EST on November 9, 2011
for seven days. The number for replay is (800) 642-1687, Conference ID 64044743.
The conference call can also be accessed by web cast at www.linamar.com, by
accessing the investor relations/events menu, and will be available for a seven
day period.


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Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is a diversified global manufacturing company of
highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives. The
Company is made up of 4 key divisions - Manufacturing, Driveline, Industrial
Commercial Energy ("ICE") and Skyjack, all world leaders in the design,
development and production of highly engineered products. The Company's
Manufacturing and Driveline divisions focus on precision metallic components,
modules and systems for engine, transmission and driveline systems designed for
passenger vehicle markets. The ICE group concentrates on similar products for on
and off highway vehicle, energy and other industrial markets. The Company's
Skyjack division is noted for their innovative, high quality mobile industrial
equipment, notably its class-leading aerial work platforms and telehandlers.
With more than 14,900 employees in 39 manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and
13 sales offices in 11 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, Linamar
generated sales of more than $2.2 Billion in 2010. For more information about
Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit
www.linamar.com. 




Frank Hasenfratz                        Linda Hasenfratz                    
Chairman of the Board                   Chief Executive Officer             
                                                                            
Guelph, Ontario                                                             
August 10, 2011
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