dj Orthopedics, LLC Reports Second Quarter 2001 Results

Vista, Calif. (August 13, 2001) - dj Orthopedics, LLC today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. The Company's net revenues amounted to $43.0 million, up $12.6 million or 41.3%, over the same period last year. EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 amounted to $8.3 million, up $1.6 million or 23.7%, over the same period last ear.

For the six months ended June 30, 2001, net revenues amounted to $83.3 million, up $21.0 million or 33.7%, over the same period last year. EBITDA for the first six months of 2001 amounted to $16.4 million, up $2.6 million or 19.0%, over the same period last year. There was one less business day in the 2001 period as compared to the 2000 period, resulting in
approximately $0.7 million less of revenues in the first six months of 2001.

Growth over prior year can be attributed to the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of DePuy Orthopaedic Technology, Inc. ("OrthoTech") and the introduction and development of several new products. On June 1, 2001, the Company acquired Alaron Technologies, LLC. As a result of the acquisition, the Company created its new Alaron Surgicalâ division to allow it to better serve the repair segment of the orthopedic sports medicine market. The Company introduced its new surgical line at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine in Keystone, Colo. The first sale was made on July 25, 2001.

On June 11, 2001, the Company secured $10 million in additional equity from its original shareholder group, led by J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, to fund a number of the Company's growth initiatives. This additional funding enables the Company to pursue new technologies and product development in the areas of soft tissue repair and regeneration and its global expansion strategies.

Les Cross, president and CEO, commented, "We are very pleased with the second quarter progress. Our consolidation of OrthoTech and the investments we made in our infrastructure have favorably impacted the quarterly and six month results versus last year in both revenues and EBITDA."

dj Orthopedics will be conducting a conference call today, August 13, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time at 1-877-891-6971 U.S. and 1-630-395-0407 International, Passcode:dj Orthopedics, Leader: Mr. Cy Talbot. Replay numbers of 1-800-889-9549 U.S. and1-402-220-5188 International, Passcode: dj Orthopedics, will be available through August 17, 2001.

dj Orthopedics is a world leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and services for the orthopedic sports medicine market. Our broad range of over 600 existing products, together with those under development, includes surgical and non-surgical products for the repair, regeneration and rehabilitation of soft tissue and bone injuries. For more information, please contact Les Cross, president and CEO, at (760) 734-3530 or Cy Talbot, senior vice president, finance and CFO, at (760) 734-3559 at 2985 Scott Street, Vista, Calif. 92083. top

Condensed Consolidated Financial Data - Quarter Two*
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Contact: Cy Talbot
dj Orthopedics, LLC
(760) 734-3559