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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1

(MSX INTERNATIONAL LOGO)


                                                          CONTACT:  FRED MINTURN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     MSX INTERNATIONAL
DATE:  NOVEMBER 14, 2005                                  248-829-6263
                                                          FMINTURN@MSXI.COM

MSX INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2005

WARREN, MICH., NOVEMBER 14, 2005 - MSX International, a global provider of
technical business services, reports net sales from continuing operations
totaling $110.6 million for the third fiscal quarter of 2005 compared to $111.3
million for the third fiscal quarter of 2004. Sales totaled $340.7 million
during the first nine months of fiscal 2005 compared to $350.4 million in fiscal
2004. The results for each period exclude the net sales of businesses either
sold or classified as held for sale.

The first nine months of fiscal 2005 reflect one week less sales for selected
businesses due to an additional week included in the first nine months of fiscal
2004 as a result of our fiscal calendar. This reduction in billable days is the
primary reason for the reduction in net sales from continuing operations during
the first nine months of 2005. In the company's business outsourcing services
segment, favorable volumes on warranty and retail service improvement programs
in both European and U.S. operations were partially offset by reductions in
other traditional programs, primarily related to document management solutions.

Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes was $7.5
million in the third quarter of 2005. This compares to $8.0 million in the third
quarter of 2004. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.4 million
in the third quarter of 2005. This compares to $8.5 million in the third quarter
of 2004, a decrease of 13.8%. The decrease is the result of cost reduction
initiatives implemented during 2005. The cost reduction resulted in modest
severance and related costs totaling $0.7 million for the third quarter of 2005.
EBITDA was $9.3 million for the third quarter of 2005 compared to $9.9 million
in the third quarter of 2004. The attached supplemental financial information
schedule shows a reconciliation of EBITDA to reported results.

Interest expense in the third quarter totaled $8.2 million. This represents an
increase of approximately $0.3 million from the third quarter of 2004 and is
primarily the result of foreign exchange rate movements. Such movements had an
adverse impact on the recorded value of U.S. dollar denominated debt issued by
the company's U.K. subsidiary. After a tax benefit on continuing operations of
$1.3 million, the company posted net income from continuing operations of $0.6
million. The third quarter tax benefit includes approximately $2.8 million
related to the reversal of valuation allowances primarily in our U.K.
operations. Income from discontinuing operations was $2.0 million in the third
quarter of 2005 compared to a loss of $0.9 million for the third quarter of
2004. As a result, net income was $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2005.

Selected European businesses are reflected as discontinued operations and
eliminated from the on-going operations of MSXI due to the management decision
to divest such operations. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the financial
performance of these businesses is shown separately in the company's
consolidated statements of operations. At October 2, 2005, these businesses had
total assets of $39.6 million and related liabilities of $33.5 million. Formal
divestiture processes continue for the businesses classified as held for sale.

We will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. EST today, November 14, to
review these results. To listen to the call, dial 877-612-5307 (Domestic) or
706-634-2392 (International) and provide conference code number 2023813. A
replay of the call will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. EST today, November
14, at 800-642-1687 (Domestic) or 706-645-9291 (International), with the same
conference code number.

MSX International, headquartered in Warren, Mich., is a global provider of
technical business services. The company combines innovative people,
standardized processes and today's technologies to deliver a collaborative,


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competitive advantage. MSX International has over 5,700 employees in nineteen
countries. Visit our Web site at HTTP://WWW.MSXI.COM.

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Certain of the statements made in this press release constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current management
projections and expectations. They involve significant risks and uncertainties.
As such, they are not guarantees of future performance. MSX International
disclaims any intent or obligation to update such statements.

Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements
as a result of any number of factors, many of which are beyond the control of
management. These important factors include: our substantial indebtedness and
future liquidity; our reliance on major customers in the automotive industry,
including the timing of their product development and other initiatives, and the
value of our associated accounts receivable from them; the market demand for our
technical business services in general; our ability to recruit and place
qualified personnel; delays or unexpected costs associated with cost reduction
efforts; risks associated with operating internationally, including economic,
political and currency risks; and risks associated with our acquisition
strategy. Additional information concerning these and other factors are
discussed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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                            MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.


               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
              for the fiscal quarters and fiscal nine months ended
                      October 2, 2005 and October 3, 2004


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                           FISCAL QUARTER ENDED          FISCAL NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                         --------------------------      --------------------------
                                                                         OCTOBER 2,      OCTOBER 3,      OCTOBER 2,      OCTOBER 3,
                                                                            2005            2004            2005            2004
                                                                         ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------
                                                                                               (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                                      <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Net sales                                                                $  110,632      $  111,293      $  340,669      $  350,357
Cost of sales                                                                95,068          94,743         290,058         299,321
                                                                         ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------

  Gross profit                                                               15,564          16,550          50,611          51,036

Selling, general and administrative expenses                                  7,354           8,532          24,766          26,509
Restructuring and severance costs                                               663               9           1,166             147
                                                                         ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------
  Income from continuing operations before interest and
   income taxes                                                               7,547           8,009          24,679          24,380

Interest expense, net                                                         8,212           7,910          25,683          23,682
                                                                         ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------

  Income (loss) from continuing operations before
   income taxes                                                                (665)             99          (1,004)            698

Income tax provision (benefit)                                               (1,288)            423             372           1,412
                                                                         ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------

  Income (loss) from continuing operations                                      623            (324)         (1,376)           (714)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes                      1,889            (860)        (15,392)           (192)
                                                                         ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------

  Net income (loss)                                                           2,512          (1,184)        (16,768)           (906)

Accretion for redemption of preferred stock                                  (2,895)         (2,329)         (8,359)         (7,171)
                                                                         ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------

  Net loss available to common shareholders                              $     (383)     $   (3,513)     $  (25,127)     $   (8,077)
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                            MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                       SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
              for the fiscal quarters and fiscal nine months ended
                      October 2, 2005 and October 3, 2004


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                           FISCAL QUARTER ENDED        FISCAL NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                         -------------------------     -------------------------
                                                                         OCTOBER 2,     OCTOBER 3,     OCTOBER 2,     OCTOBER 3,
                                                                            2005           2004           2005           2004
                                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------
<S>                                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
NET SALES                                                                $  110,632     $  111,293     $  340,669     $  350,357

RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA:

  INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
   INTEREST AND INCOME TAXES
                                                                         $    7,547     $    8,009     $   24,679     $   24,380


    Michigan Single Business and similar taxes                                  216            437          1,267          1,446
                                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

  EBIT, AS DEFINED                                                            7,763          8,446         25,946         25,826


    Depreciation                                                                880          1,416          3,225          4,785

    Restructuring and severance costs                                           663              9          1,166            147
                                                                         ----------     ----------     ----------     ----------

  EBITDA BEFORE RESTRUCTURING AND SEVERANCE COSTS AND
   GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT, AS DEFINED                                       $    9,306     $    9,871     $   30,337     $   30,758
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          EBITDA is shown here because we use it for internal reporting
     purposes. We believe it is an indicative measure of operating performance,
     and it is used by investors and analysts to evaluate companies with capital
     structures similar to ours.

          As defined here, EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled
     measures reported by other companies. EBITDA is not an alternative measure
     of operating results or cash flows from operations, as determined in
     accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
     States. EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute
     for, operating income (loss), net income (loss), cash flows and other
     measures of financial performance and liquidity reported in accordance with
     such accounting principles.

          In accordance with SFAS No. 144, financial results of businesses
     reported as discontinued operations are eliminated from the continuing
     operations of MSXI. Results from discontinued operations have been excluded
     from the above.