Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. Updates 2010 Outlook

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSYS) now expects full year 2010 revenue to be approximately $420-$430 million. The Company further expects gross margin to be approximately 29%-31% and operating margin to be approximately 14%-16%, unchanged from its last update in the third quarter earnings release. The Company expects fourth quarter 2010 revenue to reflect softer European automotive purchases consistent with near-term economic trends in the region partially offset by continued strength in the IMPCO business.  

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, expressed or implied statements concerning the Company's outlook for the remainder of 2010, as well as its position in the market place, the success of products and the success and integration of recent acquisitions. Such statements represent only our opinions and predictions. The Company's actual results may differ materially. Factors that may cause the Company's results to differ include, but are not limited to, risks that we cannot integrate the acquired assets into our business promptly and efficiently, that the patents or certifications acquired are insufficient or not useable by us, that expected sales do not materialize, that changes in emissions regulations may not significantly increase demand for the Company's products, the global economic downturn may reduce customers' demand for new automobiles and/or our products, original equipment automobile manufacturers do not adopt the Company's fuel systems as expected, that expected sales not based on long-term contracts will materialize, that reduction in oil prices will reduce the demand for our products and that currency fluctuations will reduce our revenue or financial condition. Readers also should consider the risk factors set forth in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those contained in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2009 as well as our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2010. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements or guidance even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

CONTACT:  Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.
          Matthew Beale, President, CFO, & Secretary
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          Lippert / Heilshorn & Associates
          Investor Relations Contacts: 
          Carolyn M. Capaccio
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          Cathy Mattison
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