LEAR 2004 rw bairdconf

This document provides an overview of an industrial technology conference presentation by R.W. Baird. The presentation discusses trends in the automotive interior industry, Lear Corporation's strategic evolution, and financial updates. Key points include: 1) The automotive interior industry is the fastest growing segment and consumers are demanding more interior features. 2) Lear has strategically evolved from a seat components supplier to a total interior systems integrator, and has diversified its geographic, customer, and product mixes. 3) Lear is focused on aggressively expanding in Asia and with Asian automakers globally, and leveraging its leadership in North American interiors to profitably grow its business worldwide.