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EXHIBIT 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    
    David Crittenden  FinancialDATE: November 7, 2003
    
    MSX International248-829-6031dcrittenden@msxi.comBruce Wagner  MediaMSX International248-829-6254bwagner@msxi.com


MSX International announces third quarter 2003 financial results

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., November 7, 2003 MSX International, a global provider of
technical business services, announced net sales totaling $167.9 million for
the third fiscal quarter of 2003, which ended September 28, 2003. Compared to
the third quarter of 2002, net sales declined 16.3% from $200.6 million. Lower
net sales are due to cost containment initiatives by major U.S. and European
automotive customers, reduced demand for information technology staffing, and
greater than customary seasonal factors.

Included in third quarter operating results are $2.0 million of restructuring
and severance costs related to staff reduction actions implemented during the
quarter. Financial results also reflect a non-cash loss of $1.8 million
prompted by the sale of selected assets of our translation management business.
As a result, the company recorded a slight operating loss of $(651) thousand.
Similar charges are expected in the fourth quarter of 2003, when the remaining
actions included in the companys cost management plan are completed. The
plan, which affects about 300 employees in Europe and the United States, is
expected to generate approximately $30 million in annualized savings when fully
implemented in 2004.

Thomas T. Stallkamp, vice chairman and chief executive officer, commented,
Recently directed cost actions at selected customers impacted our near-term
financial results. After recognizing the potential impact, we responded
quickly with a plan and actions to reduce variable costs proportionally. At
the same time, we maintained availability under our bank revolver through
disciplined cash management. Robert Netolicka, who joined us in June as
president and chief operating officer, is providing aggressive leadership for
these initiatives and for the expansion of our services beyond our traditional
customers. Looking ahead, we are committed to providing the outsourced
technical business services our customers require to meet their individual
growth objectives.

Interest expense totaled $9.4 million in the third quarter, reflecting an
increase of $2.5 million from the prior year due primarily to a $2.4 million
non-cash charge in connection with the companys recent refinancing of senior secured debt. Due
to continuing lower operating performance of selected businesses, the company
also recorded a non-cash valuation allowance of $17.0 million to establish
reserves against a substantial portion of its deferred tax assets. As a
result, the companys third quarter consolidated net loss was $(24.9) million.





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MSX International will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. EST on Monday,
November 10, to review these results. To listen to the call, dial
212-676-5242 and provide reservation number 21164687. A replay of the call
will be available beginning at 4:00 p.m. EST Monday, November 10, at
800-633-8284 (Domestic) or 402-977-9140 (International), with the same
reservation number.

MSX International, headquartered in Southfield, Mich., is a global provider of
technical business services. The company combines innovative people,
standardized processes and todays technologies to deliver a collaborative,
competitive advantage. MSX International has over 7,000 employees in 25
countries. Visit their Web site at http://www.msxi.com.

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Certain of the statements made in this press release including the success of
restructuring activities and other operational improvements 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; 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 under
the heading Item 7  Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations in the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-K (dated March 27, 2003), in the Companys Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (filed September 30, 2003; effectiveness pending), and in other filings
with the 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 September 28, 2003 and September 29, 2002

Fiscal Quarter Ended
    
    
    Fiscal Nine Months EndedSeptember 29,
    
    
    
    
    
    
    September 29,September 28,
    
    
    2002
    
    
    September 28,
    
    
    20022003
    
    
    (as restated)
    
    
    2003
    
    
    (as restated)(in thousands)Net sales
    
    $
    167,860
    
    
    $
    200,556
    
    
    $
    536,946
    
    
    $
    618,170Cost of sales
    
    
    149,870
    
    
    
    173,119
    
    
    
    475,679
    
    
    
    537,479Gross profit
    
    
    17,990
    
    
    
    27,437
    
    
    
    61,267
    
    
    
    80,691Selling, general and administrative expenses
    
    
    14,842
    
    
    
    19,432
    
    
    
    46,267
    
    
    
    59,981Restructuring and severance costs
    
    
    2,002
    
    
    
    1,314
    
    
    
    3,902
    
    
    
    1,739Loss on asset impairment and sale
    
    
    1,797
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    1,893
    
    
    
    Operating income (loss)
    
    
    (651
    )
    
    
    6,691
    
    
    
    9,205
    
    
    
    18,971Interest expense, net
    
    
    9,406
    
    
    
    6,892
    
    
    
    22,713
    
    
    
    19,459Loss before income taxes, minority
interests, and equity in affiliates
    
    
    (10,057
    )
    
    
    (201
    )
    
    
    (13,508
    )
    
    
    (488
    )Income tax provision
    
    
    14,764
    
    
    
    229
    
    
    
    14,998
    
    
    
    1,896Less minority interests and equity in
affiliates, net of taxes
    
    
    40
    
    
    
    (94
    )
    
    
    (195
    )
    
    
    522Loss before cumulative effect of
accounting change for goodwill
impairment
    
    
    (24,861
    )
    
    
    (336
    )
    
    
    (28,311
    )
    
    
    (2,906
    )Cumulative effect of accounting change for
goodwill impairment, net of taxes of $9,745
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    (38,102
    )Net loss
    
    
    (24,861
    )
    
    
    (336
    )
    
    
    (28,311
    )
    
    
    (41,008
    )Preferred stock dividends
    
    
    (2,329
    )
    
    
    (2,067
    )
    
    
    (6,784
    )
    
    
    (6,023
    )Net loss available to common shareholders
    
    $
    (27,190
    )
    
    $
    (2,403
    )
    
    $
    (35,095
    )
    
    $
    (47,031
    )






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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATIONfor the fiscal quarters and fiscal nine months ended
September 28, 2003 and September 29, 2002

Fiscal Quarter Ended
    
    
    Fiscal Nine Months EndedSeptember 28,
    
    
    September 29,
    
    
    September 28,
    
    
    September 29,2003
    
    
    2002
    
    
    2003
    
    
    2002(in thousands)Reconciliation of EBITDA:Operating income (loss)
    
    $
    (651
    )
    
    $
    6,691
    
    
    $
    9,205
    
    
    $
    18,971Michigan Single Business and similar taxes
    
    
    725
    
    
    
    717
    
    
    
    2,499
    
    
    
    2,510EBIT, as defined
    
    
    74
    
    
    
    7,408
    
    
    
    11,704
    
    
    
    21,481Depreciation
    
    
    4,208
    
    
    
    4,798
    
    
    
    13,653
    
    
    
    13,921Restructuring and severance costs
    
    
    2,002
    
    
    
    1,314
    
    
    
    3,902
    
    
    
    1,739Loss on asset impairment and sale
    
    
    1,797
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    1,893
    
    
    
    EBITDA before restructuring and severance
costs and asset disposition, as defined
    
    $
    8,081
    
    
    $
    13,520
    
    
    $
    31,152
    
    
    $
    37,141


EBITDA is shown here because we believe it is an indicative measure of operating
performance and 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.