Randon (RAPT4 and RAPT3) Discloses the 2009 First Quarter Results

CAXIAS DO SUL, RS, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - May 8, 2009) - Randon S.A - Implementos e Participações (BOVESPA: RAPT3) (BOVESPA: RAPT4), the controlling holding of eight companies operating within the segments of road equipment (trailers/semi-trailers), railroad (wagons) and specialty vehicles, as well as auto parts, automotive systems and services, reports its results for first quarter of 2009 (1Q09). The financial and operating information of the Company, except when otherwise stated, are consolidated and the monetary values are denominated in Reais.

--  Total Gross Revenue,  before consolidation, is R$ 814.6 million, a
    decrease of 19.0% as compared to 1Q08;
--  Consolidated Net Revenue reached R$ 537.3 million, a decline of 23.3%
    as compared to  1Q08;
--  EBITDA was R$ 65.5 million, 42.2% lower when compared to 1Q08;
--  R$ 26.7 million of consolidated net profit in 1Q09, with a Net Margin
    of 5.0%.
    

HIGHLIGHTS

The main highlights of the quarter were:

--  The EBITDA for the quarter decreased 43.3% as compared to 4Q08,
    reaching R$ 65.5 million;
    
--  The consolidated sales for the foreign market reached US$ 34.2
    million, representing a decline of 45.2% as compared to 1Q08;
    
--  The Consolidated Net Profit was R$ 26.7 million, 45.1% lower than
    4Q08.
    

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Contact Information: IR Contact: Hemerson Fernando de Souza (+ 55 54) 3209.2505 ri@randon.com.br