ParkOhio Announces New Credit Agreement

CLEVELAND, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: PKOH) today announced that it has amended and restated its existing credit facility.  The amendment was effective March 8, 2010 and, along with other changes, extends the term of the facility to June 30, 2013.

The amendment and restatement of the credit facility will continue to provide the Company the flexibility to execute its strategy and take advantage of growth opportunities in its businesses.  We would like to thank our lending institutions for their continued support and specifically, JPMorgan Chase Bank for its ongoing leadership.

About ParkOhio

ParkOhio is a leading provider of supply management services and a manufacturer of highly engineered products.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the Company operates 28 manufacturing sites and 40 supply chain logistics facilities.  

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future performance of the Company that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected.  

Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations are: the cyclical nature of the vehicular industry; timing of cost reductions; labor availability and stability; changes in economic and industry conditions; adverse impacts to the Company, its suppliers and customers from acts of terrorism or hostilities; the financial condition of the Company's customers and suppliers, including the impact of any bankruptcies; the Company's ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired companies; the uncertainties of environmental, litigation or corporate contingencies; and changes in regulatory requirements.  These and other risks and assumptions are described in the Company's reports that are available from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

SOURCE Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.