Gp Strategies Corp (GPX) SEC Filing 10-K Annual report for the fiscal year ending Monday, December 31, 2012

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

GP Strategies Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results

Elkridge, MD. February 26, 2013.

Overview of Fourth Quarter 2012 Results:

The Company’s revenue increased 13% or $12.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. The revenue growth was driven by previously completed acquisitions combined with strong organic growth. The Learning Solutions, Sandy Training & Marketing and Energy Services segments achieved double-digit organic revenue growth during the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the fourth quarter of 2011 due to increased training services for several new and existing customers. Operating income increased 24% or $2.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2012 primarily due to a $3.2 million increase in gross profit which was largely attributable to organic revenue growth. Net income was $6.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $5.9 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2011. The fourth quarter 2011 results include a $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, income tax benefit due to the reduction of a tax liability. Excluding this item, diluted earnings per share increased $0.06 during the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the fourth quarter of 2011.

The Company achieved record revenue of $401.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, resulting in a 21% overall increase and 10% organic growth over 2011. Operating income increased 28% or $7.7 million in 2012 to $35.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Net income was $22.7 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to $17.9 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2011.