United Components, Inc. Names Charlie Dickson Chief Financial Officer

Washington, DC - United Components, Inc., one of the country’s largest and most diversified automotive parts manufacturers, has named Charlie Dickson Chief Financial Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Dickson succeeds John Ritter, the company’s Interim CFO, and assumes overall responsibility for UCI’s corporate finance function.

“We are very pleased that Charlie has joined the Company,” said Bruce Zorich, CEO of UCI. “Charlie brings to the organization a fifteen year history of senior financial and operating executive experience. We believe that he will have an immediate positive impact on the financial management of our operations.”

Mr. Dickson, 48, was formerly with AGENCY.COM, an Internet services company, where he was Chief Financial Officer. From 1997 to 1999, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Winstar Communications, a wireless provider of local telecommunications services. From 1994 to 1997 Mr. Dickson was Chief Financial Officer of General Instrument Corporation, a $2 Billion global manufacturing company with market positions in cable TV networks, satellite TV networks, coaxial cable and discrete electrical components. From 1984 to 1993, Mr. Dickson held several senior finance positions with MCI Communications, including Vice President of Finance for multiple operating divisions. Mr. Dickson earned his B.A. degree from Clark University and his M. A. degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

About United Components, Inc.

United Components is a leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of automotive parts and components, supplying a broad range of filtration products, fuel and cooling systems, engine management systems, driveline components and lighting systems to the aftermarket and specialized original equipment channels. The company has approximately $900 million in revenues and 6,800 employees. UCI is owned by The Carlyle Group, a global private equity based in Washington, DC.

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