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Roundtable Forum: Automobile & Auto Parts Industry

PHILIP K. FRICKE is a Managing Director and Automotive Analyst at CIBC World Markets. Previously, he was associated with Goldman Sachs and L.F. Rothschild. Mr. Fricke received his Bachelor's degree and his Master's degree in Psychology as well as his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In addition, he served four years in the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Captain. NICHOLAS LOBACCARO is a Senior Vice President and Senior Auto Analyst at Lehman Brothers. Previously, he was associated with Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns, S.G. Warburg, and Goldman Sachs & Co. A Chartered Financial Analyst, Mr. Lobaccaro received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from The Wharton School. MATTHEW T. STOVER is a First Vice President at PaineWebber Incorporated. Previously, he was associated with Bear Stearns & Co. Mr. Stover received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Fordham University. He is a member of the Automobile Analyst Splinter Group of New York and the Society of Automobile Engineers. RONALD TADROSS is a Vice President, Senior Auto Parts Analyst at Prudential Securities. Previously, he was associated with Salomon Smith Barney. A Chartered Financial Analyst, Mr. Tadross received his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Fairfield University. Profile
TWST: Phil, what is reflected in the performance of the automobile and

auto parts stocks over the last six to 12 months? How have they been

performing and what does it reflect?

Mr. Fricke: