WARREN, Ohio, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — On November 22, 2011, Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) executed an agreement with its joint venture partners to acquire an additional 24% ownership of PST Eletronica S.A. (“PST”), a Brazil-based electronic system provider focused on security, infotainment and accessories primarily for the automotive and motorcycle markets. At the conclusion of the transaction, Stoneridge’s ownership interest in PST will increase from 50% to 74%.

Stoneridge will pay approximately $29.7 million in cash and issue approximately 1.94 million shares in exchange for the additional 24% equity ownership in PST. Following the close of the transaction, PST’s future results will be consolidated into Stoneridge’s future results. In 2011 Stoneridge expects to recognize an after-tax gain on its pre-acquisition investment in the range of $26.0 million to $33.0 million at the close of the transaction, based in part on the value of Stoneridge’s common shares at the time of the closing. The closing of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is expected to occur in two parts with the first part occurring on or before December 30, 2011, and the second part in early January 2012. The transaction is expected to be accretive in Stoneridge’s full-year 2012 consolidated financial results.

With the acquisition of the additional 24% ownership, PST’s fully consolidated results will provide more visibility to the value and contribution it makes to Stoneridge.

“PST has been a significant contributor to our income through equity earnings and cash flow through dividends,” said John C. Corey, president and chief executive officer of Stoneridge. “This agreement supports our strategy to expand globally and strengthens our ability to serve the South American market. Additional ownership and closer collaboration with PST will present further opportunities to grow the business and to capture opportunities in Brazil and South America.”

PST sales for 2011 as translated to U.S. dollars are expected to be in the range of $250 million to $260 million.

About Stoneridge, Inc.

Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Warren, Ohio, is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems principally for the commercial vehicle, automotive and agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at www.stoneridge.com

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