UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549-1004
FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
- --- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
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For the transition period from ------------- to ----------------
Commission file number 1-143
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
STATE OF DELAWARE 38-0572515
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
300 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48265-3000
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (313) 556-5000
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes X . No .
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes X No .
As of July 31, 2004, there were outstanding 564,747,915 shares of the
issuer's $1-2/3 par value common stock.
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INDEX
Page No.
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Part I - Financial Information (Unaudited)
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2004 and 2003 3
Supplemental Information to the Consolidated
Statements of Income for the Three Months and
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 4
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004,
December 31, 2003, and June 30, 2003 5
Supplemental Information to the Consolidated Balance
Sheets as of June 30, 2004, December 31, 2003,
and June 30, 2003 6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for
the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 7
Supplemental Information to the Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2004 and 2003 8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 32
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 33
Part II - Other Information (Unaudited)
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 33
Item 2(e).Purchases of equity securities 33
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 34
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 36
Signatures 36
Exhibit 31.1 Section 302 Certification of the
Chief Executive Officer 37
Exhibit 31.2 Section 302 Certification of the
Chief Financial Officer 38
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive
Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 39
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial
Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 40
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PART I
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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(dollars in millions except per share amounts)
Total net sales and revenues $49,148 $45,881 $96,833 $92,932
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Cost of sales and other expenses 39,464 37,253 78,127 75,015
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses 5,413 5,480 10,367 10,491
Interest expense 2,814 2,217 5,581 4,297
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Total costs and expenses 47,691 44,950 94,075 89,803
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes, equity
income, and minority interests 1,457 931 2,758 3,129
Income tax expense 306 244 579 926
Equity income (loss) and minority
interests 190 192 442 213
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Income from continuing operations 1,341 879 2,621 2,416
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations (Note 2) - 22 - (32)
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Net Income $1,341 $901 $2,621 $2,384
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Basic earnings (loss) per share
attributable to common stocks
(Note 9)
$1-2/3 par value
Continuing Operations $2.37 $1.57 $4.64 $4.31
Discontinued Operations - $0.01 - $(0.01)
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Earnings per share attributable to
$1-2/3 par value $2.37 $1.58 $4.64 $4.30
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Earnings (loss) per share from
discontinued operations
attributable to Class H $ - $0.02 $ - $(0.02)
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Earnings (loss) per share
attributable to common stocks
assuming dilution (Note 9)
$1-2/3 par value
Continuing Operations $2.36 $1.57 $4.61 $4.30
Discontinued Operations - $0.01 - $(0.01)
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Earnings per share attributable to
$1-2/3 par value $2.36 $1.58 $4.61 $4.29
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Earnings (loss) per share from
discontinued operations
attributable to Class H $ - $0.02 $ - $(0.02)
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Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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(dollars in millions)
AUTOMOTIVE AND OTHER OPERATIONS
Total net sales and revenues $41,202 $38,343 $81,339 $78,158
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Cost of sales and other expenses 37,307 35,331 73,747 71,155
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses 3,144 3,065 6,180 5,690
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Total costs and expenses 40,451 38,396 79,927 76,845
Interest expense 596 326 1,158 575
Net expense from transactions with
Financing and Insurance
Operations 32 34 67 75
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations before income
taxes, equity income,
and minority interests 123 (413) 187 663
Income tax (benefit) (182) (256) (358) (4)
Equity income (loss) and minority
interests 190 193 444 224
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Income from continuing operations 495 36 989 891
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations (Note 2) - 22 - (32)
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Net Income - Automotive and $495 $58 $989 $859
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Other Operations
FINANCING AND INSURANCE OPERATIONS
Total revenues $7,946 $7,538 $15,494 $14,774
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Interest expense 2,218 1,891 4,423 3,722
Depreciation and amortization
expense 1,145 1,578 2,600 3,084
Operating and other expenses 2,434 2,015 4,283 4,081
Provisions for financing and
insurance losses 847 744 1,684 1,496
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Total costs and expenses 6,644 6,228 12,990 12,383
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Net income from transactions with
Automotive and Other Operations (32) (34) (67) (75)
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Income before income taxes, equity
income, and minority interests 1,334 1,344 2,571 2,466
Income tax expense 488 500 937 930
Equity income (loss) and minority
interests - (1) (2) (11)
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Net income - Financing and
Insurance Operations $846 $843 $1,632 $1,525
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The above Supplemental Information is intended to facilitate analysis of General
Motors Corporation's businesses: (1) Automotive and Other Operations; and (2)
Financing and Insurance Operations.
Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, June 30,
2004 Dec. 31, 2003
(Unaudited) 2003 (Unaudited)
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ASSETS (dollars in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents $29,901 $32,554 $27,824
Marketable securities 20,816 22,215 18,777
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Total cash and marketable securities 50,717 54,769 46,601
Finance receivables - net 191,563 174,731 154,449
Loans held for sale 17,393 19,609 17,385
Accounts and notes receivable (less allowances) 16,989 20,532 20,019
Inventories (less allowances) (Note 3) 11,576 10,960 10,796
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2) - - 20,417
Deferred income taxes 27,379 27,190 39,027
Net equipment on operating leases - (less
accumulated depreciation) 32,800 32,790 33,207
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated
affiliates 6,381 6,032 5,325
Property - net 37,578 38,211 36,859
Intangible assets - net (Note 4) 4,696 4,760 10,944
Other assets 58,408 58,923 15,894
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Total assets $455,480 $448,507 $410,923
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable (principally trade) $26,377 $25,422 $22,974
Notes and loans payable 277,027 271,756 228,281
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2) - - 9,724
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 31,691 36,292 38,583
Pensions 7,559 8,024 23,873
Deferred income taxes 8,101 7,508 6,773
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 76,624 73,930 69,920
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Total liabilities 427,379 422,932 400,128
Minority interests 328 307 414
Stockholders' equity
$1-2/3 par value common stock
(outstanding, 564,721,304; 561,997,725;
and 560,712,564 shares) 941 937 935
Class H common stock (outstanding,
1,108,139,876 shares at June 30, 2003) - - 111
Capital surplus (principally additional
paid-in capital) 15,181 15,185 22,815
Retained earnings 14,809 12,752 11,855
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Subtotal 30,931 28,874 35,716
Accumulated foreign currency translation
adjustments (1,685) (1,815) (2,292)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives 369 51 (205)
Net unrealized gains on securities 557 618 612
Minimum pension liability adjustment (2,399) (2,460) (23,450)
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,158) (3,606) (25,335)
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Total stockholders' equity 27,773 25,268 10,381
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $455,480 $448,507 $410,923
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Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, June 30,
2004 Dec. 31, 2003
(Unaudited) 2003 (Unaudited)
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ASSETS (dollars in millions)
Automotive and Other Operations
Cash and cash equivalents $13,182 $14,424 $15,397
Marketable securities 8,319 9,067 4,913
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Total cash and marketable securities 21,501 23,491 20,310
Accounts and notes receivable
(less allowances) 6,396 5,380 5,528
Inventories (less allowances) (Note 3) 11,576 10,960 10,796
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2) - - 20,417
Net equipment on operating leases (less
accumulated depreciation) 6,914 7,173 5,946
Deferred income taxes and other current assets 10,876 10,851 9,884
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Total current assets 57,263 57,855 72,881
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated
affiliates 6,381 6,032 5,325
Property - net 35,684 36,071 34,882
Intangible assets - net (Note 4) 1,412 1,479 7,591
Deferred income taxes 18,316 18,086 30,496
Other assets 41,657 42,262 1,743
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Total Automotive and Other Operations assets 160,713 161,785 152,918
Financing and Insurance Operations
Cash and cash equivalents 16,719 18,130 12,427
Investments in securities 12,497 13,148 13,864
Finance receivables - net 191,563 174,731 154,449
Loans held for sale 17,393 19,609 17,385
Net equipment on operating leases (less
accumulated depreciation) 25,886 25,617 27,261
Other assets 30,709 35,487 32,619
Net receivable from Automotive and Other
Operations 2,004 1,492 1,128
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Total Financing and Insurance
Operations assets 296,771 288,214 259,133
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Total assets $457,484 $449,999 $412,051
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Automotive and Other Operations
Accounts payable (principally trade) $23,084 $21,542 $19,371
Loans payable 2,625 2,813 1,599
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2) - - 9,724
Accrued expenses 46,726 45,417 42,286
Net payable to Financing and
Insurance Operations 2,004 1,492 1,128
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Total current liabilities 74,439 71,264 74,108
Long-term debt 29,814 29,593 15,567
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 27,721 32,285 34,642
Pensions 7,489 7,952 23,812
Other liabilities and deferred income taxes 15,467 15,567 14,074
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Total Automotive and Other Operations
liabilities 154,930 156,661 162,203
Financing and Insurance Operations
Accounts payable 3,293 3,880 3,603
Debt 244,588 239,350 211,115
Other liabilities and deferred income taxes 26,572 24,533 24,335
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Total Financing and Insurance Operations
liabilities 274,453 267,763 239,053
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Total liabilities 429,383 424,424 401,256
Minority interests 328 307 414
Total stockholders' equity 27,773 25,268 10,381
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $457,484 $449,999 $412,051
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The above Supplemental Information is intended to facilitate analysis of General
Motors Corporation's businesses: (1) Automotive and Other Operations; and (2)
Financing and Insurance Operations.
Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2004 2003
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(dollars in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities $7,599 $10,648
Cash flows from investing activities
Expenditures for property (3,201) (3,146)
Investments in marketable securities -
acquisitions (6,466) (7,198)
Investments in marketable securities -
liquidations 7,064 5,804
Net originations and purchases of mortgage
servicing rights (816) (1,152)
Increase in finance receivables (66,456) (71,799)
Proceeds from sales of finance receivables 51,172 49,635
Proceeds from sale of business unit - 1,076
Operating leases - acquisitions (7,015) (6,131)
Operating leases - liquidations 4,019 5,362
Investments in companies, net of cash acquired (32) (59)
Other 552 (606)
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Net cash used in investing activities (21,179) (28,214)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in loans payable 2,137 1,100
Long-term debt - borrowings 37,784 40,063
Long-term debt - repayments (30,986) (17,302)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (564) (560)
Other 2,804 1,333
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Net cash provided by financing activities 11,175 24,634
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (248) 436
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (2,653) 7,504
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the
period 32,554 20,320
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $29,901 $27,824
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Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Automotive and Financing and
Other Insurance
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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(dollars in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities $955 $6,844 $6,644 $3,804
Cash flows from investing activities
Expenditures for property (3,038) (2,762) (163) (384)
Investments in marketable securities -
acquisitions (855) (2,837) (5,611) (4,361)
Investments in marketable securities -
liquidations 1,603 100 5,461 5,704
Net change in mortgage servicing rights - - (816) (1,152)
Increase in finance receivables - - (66,456) (71,799)
Proceeds from sales of finance receivables - - 51,172 49,635
Proceeds from sale of business unit - 1,076 - -
Operating leases - acquisitions - - (7,015) (6,131)
Operating leases - liquidations - - 4,019 5,362
Investments in companies, net of cash
acquired (53) (59) 21 -
Other 110 (35) 442 (571)
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Net cash used in investing activities (2,233) (4,517) (18,946) (23,697)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in loans payable (437) (427) 2,574 1,527
Long-term debt - borrowings 756 1,501 37,028 38,562
Long-term debt - repayments (55) (18) (30,931) (17,284)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (564) (560) - -
Other - - 2,804 1,333
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities (300) 496 11,475 24,138
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (176) 373 (72) 63
Net transactions with Automotive/Financing
Operations 512 39 (512) (39)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash (1,242) 3,235 (1,411) 4,269
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
the period 14,424 12,162 18,130 8,158
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the
period $13,182 $15,397 $16,719 $12,427
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The above Supplemental Information is intended to facilitate analysis of General
Motors Corporation's businesses: (1) Automotive and Other Operations; and (2)
Financing and Insurance Operations.
Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. Financial Statement Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.
for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
(consisting of only normal recurring items), which are necessary for a fair
presentation have been included. The results for interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim
period or for the full year. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of General Motors Corporation and domestic and foreign subsidiaries
that are more than 50% owned, principally General Motors Acceptance Corporation
and Subsidiaries (GMAC), (collectively referred to as the Corporation, General
Motors or GM). In addition, GM consolidates variable interest entities (VIEs)
for which it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. General Motors' share of
earnings or losses of affiliates is included in the consolidated operating
results using the equity method of accounting when GM is able to exercise
significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the
investee. GM encourages reference to the GM and GMAC Annual Reports on Form 10-K
for the period ended December 31, 2003 and the GMAC Quarterly Report on form
10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004, filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
GM presents its primary financial statements on a fully consolidated basis.
Transactions between businesses have been eliminated in the Corporation's
consolidated financial statements. These transactions consist principally of
borrowings and other financial services provided by Financing and Insurance
Operations (FIO) to Automotive and Other Operations (Auto & Other).
To facilitate analysis, GM presents supplemental information to the
statements of income, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows for the
following businesses: (1) Auto & Other, which consists principally of the
design, manufacturing, and marketing of cars, trucks, locomotives, and related
parts and accessories; and (2) FIO, which consists primarily of GMAC. GMAC
provides a broad range of financial services, including consumer vehicle
financing, full-service leasing and fleet leasing, dealer financing, car and
truck extended service contracts, residential and commercial mortgage services,
vehicle and homeowners' insurance, and asset-based lending.
Certain amounts for 2003 have been reclassified to conform with the 2004
classifications.
New Accounting Standards
Beginning January 1, 2003, the Corporation began expensing the fair market
value of newly granted stock options and other stock-based compensation awards
to employees pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." The fair value of stock option
grants is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model. The fair value of other stock compensation awards is determined by the
market price of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock on the date of grant. The
total expense was $19 million ($12 million net of tax) and $55 million ($34
million net of tax), respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30,
2004 and $9 million ($6 million net of tax) and $56 million ($35 million net
of tax), respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003,
recorded in cost of sales and other expenses. For 2002 and prior years, as
permitted by SFAS No.123, GM applied the intrinsic value method of recognition
and measurement under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB No. 25),
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," to its stock options and other
stock-based employee compensation awards. No compensation expense related to
employee stock options is reflected in net income for these periods, as all
options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the
underlying common stock on the date of the grant.
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 148, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," since GM adopted the
fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation
pursuant to SFAS No. 123 effective January 1, 2003 for newly-granted stock-based
compensation awards only, the following table illustrates the effect on net
income and earnings per share if compensation cost for all outstanding and
unvested stock options and other stock-based employee compensation awards had
been determined based on their fair values at the grant date (dollars in
millions except per share amounts):
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. Financial Statement Presentation (continued)
New Accounting Standards (continued)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Income from continuing operations,
as reported $1,341 $879 $2,621 $2,416
Add: stock-based compensation
expense, included in reported net
income, net of related tax effects 12 6 34 35
Deduct: total stock-based
compensation expense
determined under fair
value based method for all
awards, net of related tax
effects (17) (20) (43) (61)
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Pro forma income from continuing
operations $1,336 $865 $2,612 $2,390
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Earnings from continuing
operations attributable
to GM $1-2/3 par value
common stock
- as reported $1,341 $879 $2,621 $2,416
- pro forma $1,336 $865 $2,612 $2,390
Basic earnings per share from
continuing operations
attributable to GM $1-2/3
par value
- as reported $2.37 $1.57 $4.64 $4.31
- pro forma $2.37 $1.54 $4.63 $4.26
Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations
attributable to GM $1-2/3
par value
- as reported $2.36 $1.57 $4.61 $4.30
- pro forma $2.35 $1.54 $4.59 $4.26
In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) published
a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities" (FIN 46R) to clarify certain provisions of the original interpretation
and to exempt certain entities from its requirements. GM adopted FIN 46R as of
January 1, 2004. The adoption of FIN 46R did not have a significant effect on
the Corporation's financial condition or results of operations.
Sale of GM Defense Business
On March 1, 2003 GM sold its GM Defense operations (light armored vehicle
business) to General Dynamics Corporation for net proceeds of approximately $1.1
billion in cash. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of approximately $814
million, or approximately $505 million after-tax ($0.90 per diluted share of GM
$1-2/3 par value common stock), which was recorded in net sales and revenues in
GM's Consolidated Statements of Income for Automotive and Other Operations.
NOTE 2. Discontinued Operations
On December 22, 2003, GM completed a series of transactions that resulted in
the split-off of Hughes Electronics Corporation (Hughes) from GM and the
simultaneous sale of GM's approximately 19.8% economic interest in Hughes to The
News Corporation, Ltd. (News Corporation).
The financial data related to GM's investment in Hughes through December 22,
2003 is classified as discontinued operations. The financial data of Hughes
reflect the historical results of operations and cash flows of the businesses
that were considered part of the Hughes business segment of GM during the
respective periods and the assets and liabilities of Hughes as of the respective
dates. Hughes' net sales were $2.4 billion and net income was $22 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2003. Hughes' net sales were $4.6 billion and
net losses were $32 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2. Discontinued Operations (concluded)
The Hughes amounts reported as assets and liabilities of discontinued
operations were as follows (in millions):
June 30, 2003
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Current assets $5,571
Property and equipment - net 1,524
Intangible assets - net 7,124
Other assets 6,198
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Assets of discontinued operations $20,417
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Current liabilities $2,520
Long-term debt 4,946
Other liabilities 2,258
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Liabilities of discontinued
operations $9,724
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NOTE 3. Inventories
Inventories included the following for Automotive and Other Operations
(dollars in millions):
June 30, Dec. 31, June 30,
2004 2003 2003
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Productive material, work in process, and
supplies $5,324 $4,899 $4,691
Finished product, service parts, etc. 7,838 7,642 7,881
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Total inventories at FIFO 13,162 12,541 12,572
Less LIFO allowance (1,586) (1,581) (1,776)
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Total inventories (less allowances) $11,576 $10,960 $10,796
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NOTE 4. Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets
The components of the Corporation's acquired intangible assets as of June 30,
2004 and 2003 were as follows (dollars in millions):
Gross Net
June 30, 2004 Carrying Accumulated Carrying
- ------------- Amount Amortization Amount
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Automotive and Other Operations
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Amortizing intangible assets:
Patents and intellectual property rights $303 $50 $253
Non-amortizing intangible assets:
Goodwill 540
Pension intangible asset 619
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Total goodwill and intangible assets $1,412
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Financing and Insurance Operations
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Amortizing intangible assets:
Customer lists and contracts $65 $35 30
Trademarks and other 40 18 22
Covenants not to compete 18 18 -
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Total $123 $71 $52
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Non-amortizing intangible assets:
Goodwill 3,232
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Total goodwill and intangible assets 3,284
=====
Total consolidated goodwill and intangible
assets $4,696
=====
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 4. Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets (concluded)
Gross Net
June 30, 2003 Carrying Accumulated Carrying
- ------------- Amount Amortization Amount
-----------------------------------
Automotive and Other Operations
- -------------------------------
Amortizing intangible assets:
Patents and intellectual property rights $304 $10 $294
Non-amortizing intangible assets:
Goodwill 523
Pension intangible asset 6,774
-----
Total goodwill and intangible assets $7,591
=====
Financing and Insurance Operations
- ----------------------------------
Amortizing intangible assets:
Customer lists and contracts $71 $30 41
Trademarks and other 40 14 26
Covenants not to compete 18 18 -
--- -- --
Total $129 $62 $67
=== == ==
Non-amortizing intangible assets:
Goodwill 3,286
-----
Total goodwill and intangible assets 3,353
=====
Total consolidated goodwill and intangible
assets $10,944
======
Annual amortization expense relating to the existing intangible assets for
each of the next five years is estimated to range between $40 million and $50
million.
The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for the six months ended June
30, 2004 and 2003, were as follows (dollars in millions):
Total
Auto &
GMNA GME Other GMAC Total GM
---- --- ----- ---- --------
Balance as of December 31, 2003 $154 $413 $567 $3,223 $3,790
Goodwill acquired during the period - - - 5 5
Effect of foreign currency
translation (2) (20) (22) 4 (18)
Impairment / Other (5) - (5) - (5)
--- --- --- ----- -----
Balance as of June 30, 2004 $147 $393 $540 $3,232 $3,772
=== === === ===== =====
Balance as of December 31, 2002 $139 $338 $477 $3,273 $3,750
Goodwill acquired during the period 16 - 16 8 24
Effect of foreign currency
translation - 30 30 14 44
Impairment / Other - - - (9) (9)
--- --- --- ----- -----
Balance as of June 30, 2003 $155 $368 $523 $3,286 $3,809
=== === === ===== =====
NOTE 5. Investment in Nonconsolidated Affiliates
Nonconsolidated affiliates of GM identified herein are those entities in
which GM owns an equity interest and for which GM uses the equity method of
accounting, because GM has the ability to exert significant influence over
decisions relating to their operating and financial affairs. GM's significant
affiliates, and the percent of GM's current equity ownership, or voting
interest, in them include the following: Italy - GM-Fiat Powertrain (50% at June
30, 2004 and 2003); Japan - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (20.1% and 21.1% at June
30, 2004 and 2003, respectively), Suzuki Motor Corporation (20.3% at June 30,
2004 and 2003); China - Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd (50% at June 30, 2004
and 2003), SAIC GM Wu Ling Automobile Co., Ltd (34% at June 30, 2004 and 2003);
South Korea - GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company (44.6% at June 30, 2004 and
2003).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 5. Investment in Nonconsolidated Affiliates (concluded)
Information regarding GM's share of income for all affiliates in the
following countries is included in the table below (in millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
GM's share of affiliates' net income June 30, June 30,
(loss) ---------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
Italy $11 $15 $29 $23
Japan $53 $51 $159 $83
China $148 $124 $310 $168
South Korea $(8) $(16) $(16) $(28)
NOTE 6. Product Warranty Liability
Policy, product warranty and recall campaigns liability included the
following (dollars in millions):
Six Months Twelve Months Six Months
Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 2004 Dec. 31, 2003 June 30, 2003
------------- ------------- --------------
Beginning balance $8,674 $8,850 $8,856
Payments (2,261) (4,435) (2,132)
Increase in liability (warranties
issued during period) 2,754 4,390 2,240
Adjustments to liability (pre-existing
warranties) (157) (367) (264)
Effect of foreign currency translation (23) 236 65
----- ----- -----
Ending balance $8,987 $8,674 $8,765
===== ===== =====
The change in "increase in liability," from $2.2 billion at June 30, 2003 to
$2.8 billion at June 30, 2004, is attributable to higher North American recall
campaigns of approximately $400 million, a favorable adjustment made in 2003 at
the time of the sale of GM Defense, and other regional volume and cost factors.
NOTE 7. Commitments and Contingent Matters
Commitments
GM has guarantees related to its performance under operating lease
arrangements and the residual value of lease assets totaling $604 million.
Expiration dates vary, and certain leases contain renewal options. The fair
value of the underlying assets is expected to fully mitigate GM's obligations
under these guarantees. Accordingly, no liabilities were recorded with respect
to such guarantees.
Also, GM has entered into agreements with certain suppliers that guarantee
the value of the supplier's assets and agreements with third parties that
guarantee fulfillment of certain suppliers' commitments. The maximum exposure
under these commitments amounts to $90 million.
The Corporation has guaranteed certain amounts related to the securitization
of mortgage loans. In addition, GMAC issues financial standby letters of credit
as part of their financing and mortgage operations. At June 30, 2004
approximately $37.6 million was recorded with respect to these guarantees, the
maximum exposure under which is approximately $2.8 billion.
In addition to guarantees, GM has entered into agreements indemnifying
certain parties with respect to environmental conditions pertaining to ongoing
or sold GM properties. Due to the nature of the indemnifications, GM's maximum
exposure under these agreements cannot be estimated. No amounts have been
recorded for such indemnities.
In connection with certain divestitures prior to January 1, 2003, GM has
provided guarantees with respect to benefits for former GM employees relating to
income protection, pensions, post-retirement healthcare and life insurance. Due
to the nature of these indemnities, the maximum exposure under these agreements
cannot be estimated. No amounts have been recorded for such indemnities as the
Corporation's obligations under them are not probable and estimable.
In addition to the above, in the normal course of business GM periodically
enters into agreements that incorporate indemnification provisions. While the
maximum amount to which GM may be exposed under such agreements cannot be
estimated, it is the opinion of management that these guarantees and
indemnifications are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the
Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 7. Commitments and Contingent Matters (concluded)
Contingent Matters
Litigation is subject to uncertainties and the outcome of individual
litigated matters is not predictable with assurance. Various legal actions,
governmental investigations, claims, and proceedings are pending against the
Corporation, including those arising out of alleged product defects;
employment-related matters; governmental regulations relating to safety,
emissions, and fuel economy; product warranties; financial services; dealer,
supplier, and other contractual relationships; and environmental matters.
GM has established reserves for matters in which losses are probable and can
be reasonably estimated. Some of the matters may involve compensatory, punitive,
or other treble damage claims, or demands for recall campaigns, environmental
remediation programs, or sanctions, that if granted, could require the
Corporation to pay damages or make other expenditures in amounts that could not
be estimated at June 30, 2004. After discussion with counsel, it is the opinion
of management that such liability is not expected to have a material adverse
effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition or results of
operations.
Investment in Fiat Auto Holdings (FAH)
At the April 23, 2003, Annual General Shareholders Meeting of FAH, FAH
adopted a euro 5 billion recapitalization plan that provides shareholders the
option to make pro-rata capital contributions over the eighteen months following
adoption of the plan. When the plan was adopted, Fiat S.p.A. (Fiat) held 80% of
FAH and GM 20%. Fiat participated in the recapitalization by making a euro 3
billion contribution, which FAH used to repay inter-company debts owed to Fiat
or its affiliates. Currently, GM does not plan to participate. Due to Fiat's
participation in the recapitalization, and GM's non-participation, Fiat has
reported that GM's interest in FAH has been reduced from 20% to 10%.
When originally entered into in March 2000, the Master Agreement between GM
and Fiat provided that, from January 24, 2004 to July 24, 2009, Fiat could seek
to exercise a put option (the Put) to require GM to purchase Fiat's FAH shares
at their fair market value. Whether and when Fiat may seek to exercise the Put
is unknown. GM has asserted to Fiat that the sale of certain assets of the
financing business of Fiat Auto S.p.A. (Fiat Auto) and the recapitalization of
FAH represent material breaches of the master Agreement, with the result that
the Put is unenforceable. Fiat has stated that it believes that the Put is
enforceable in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreement.
Notwithstanding these different views, GM and Fiat are continuing to build on
the cooperation the parties have worked on for the past several years in the
joint ventures and other cooperative contractual arrangements they have entered
into which are independent of the Master Agreement.
Fiat and GM entered into a standstill agreement on October 26, 2003, the
provisions of which enable GM to defer until December 15, 2004, the necessity of
electing the remedy of termination of the Master Agreement, and with it the Put,
without such deferral prejudicing the right of GM to elect that remedy after
December 15, 2004. On October 26, 2003, Fiat and GM also entered into an
amendment to the Master Agreement that shifts the Put period by one year, so
that it begins on January 24, 2005 and runs to July 24, 2010. Fiat has stated
that it does not intend to renew the standstill agreement. Discussions on these
topics are continuing between the two companies.
If the Put were implemented, the fair market value of FAH shares would be
determined by the averaging of the three closest of four valuations that would
be prepared by four investment banks after conducting due diligence under
procedures set forth in the Master Agreement and based upon terms and conditions
to be incorporated in a purchase agreement which, at this time, the parties have
not prepared. Unless such a process and valuation is completed, the amount, if
any, that GM might have to pay for Fiat's FAH shares if there were to be a valid
exercise of the Put, is not quantifiable.
If there were a valid exercise of the Put, GM would have the option to pay
for Fiat's FAH shares entirely in shares of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock,
entirely in cash, or in whatever combination thereof GM may choose. Under such
circumstances, if and to the extent GM chose to pay in cash, that portion of the
purchase price could be paid to Fiat in four installments over a three-year
period and GM would expect to fund any such payments from normal operating cash
flows or financing activities.
If and when GM were to acquire Fiat's FAH shares, and thus become the sole
owner of FAH, GM would decide what, if any, additional capitalization would then
be appropriate for FAH and Fiat Auto. Specifically, if Fiat Auto were to need
additional funding, GM would have to decide whether or not to provide such
funding and under what conditions it might do so.
Unless FAH or Fiat Auto were subject to liquidation or insolvency, FAH's
consolidated financial statements would be required for financial reporting
purposes to be consolidated with those of GM. Any indebtedness, losses and
capital needs of FAH and Fiat Auto after their acquisition by GM are not
presently determinable, but they could have a material adverse effect on GM if
GM chooses to fund such needs or allows the consolidation of GM's financial
statements with those of FAH and Fiat Auto.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 8. Comprehensive Income
GM's total comprehensive income was as follows (in millions):
Three Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, June 30,
---------------- ----------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
Net income $1,341 $901 $2,621 $2,384
Other comprehensive income 302 386 448 497
----- ----- ----- -----
Total $1,643 $1,287 $3,069 $2,881
===== ===== ===== =====
NOTE 9. Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stocks
Earnings per share (EPS) attributable to each class of GM common stock was
determined based on the attribution of earnings to each such class of common
stock for the period divided by the weighted-average number of common shares for
each such class outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS attributable to each
class of GM common stock considers the effect of potential common shares, unless
the inclusion of the potential common shares would have an antidilutive effect.
The attribution of earnings to each class of GM common stock was as follows (in
millions):
Three Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, June 30,
--------------- --------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
Earnings (loss) attributable to
common stocks $1-2/3 par value
Continuing operations $1,341 $879 $2,621 $2,416
Discontinued operations - 5 - (8)
----- --- ----- -----
Earnings attributable to $1-2/3
par value $1,341 $884 $2,621 $2,408
Earnings (loss) from
discontinued operations
attributable to Class H - 17 - (24)
----- --- ----- -----
Total earnings attributable to
common stocks $1,341 $901 $2,621 $2,384
===== === ===== =====
Earnings attributable to GM $1-2/3 par value common stock for each period
represent the earnings attributable to all GM common stocks, reduced by the
Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (ASCNI) of Hughes for the respective
period.
The calculated losses used for computation of the ASCNI of Hughes are then
multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the
weighted-average number of shares of GM Class H common stock outstanding (1,108
million and 1,049 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003,
respectively) and the denominator of which is a number equal to the
weighted-average number of shares of GM Class H common stock, which if issued
and outstanding, would represent a 100% interest in the earnings of Hughes (the
Average Class H dividend base). The Average Class H dividend base was 1.4
billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 9. Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stocks (continued)
The reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted earnings per
share computations for income from continuing operations was as follows (in
millions except per share amounts):
$1-2/3 Par Value Common Stock
-------------------------------
Per Share
Income Shares Amount
Three Months Ended June 30, 2004
Basic EPS
Income from continuing operations
attributable to common stocks $1,341 565 $2.37
====
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options - 3
----- ---
Diluted EPS
Adjusted income attributable to common
stocks $1,341 568 $2.36
===== === ====
Three Months Ended June 30, 2003
Basic EPS
Income from continuing operations
attributable to common stocks $879 561 $1.57
====
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options - -
--- ---
Diluted EPS
Adjusted income attributable to common
stocks $879 561 $1.57
=== === ====
Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Basic EPS
Income from continuing operations
attributable to common stocks $2,621 565 $4.64
====
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options - 4
----- ---
Diluted EPS
Adjusted income attributable to common
stocks $2,621 569 $4.61
===== === ====
Six Months Ended June 30, 2003
Basic EPS
Income from continuing operations
attributable to common stocks $2,416 561 $4.31
====
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options - -
----- ---
Diluted EPS
Adjusted income attributable to common
stocks $2,416 561 $4.30
===== === ====
Certain stock options and the contingently convertible securities discussed
below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the
periods presented since the instruments' underlying exercise prices were greater
than the average market prices of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock and inclusion
would be antidilutive. Such shares not included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share were 223 million for the three and six months ended June 30,
2004 and 156 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 9. Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stocks (concluded)
As of June 30, 2004 GM had $8.1 billion of convertible debentures
outstanding, including $1.2 billion principal amount of 4.5% Series A
convertible senior debentures due 2032 (Series A), $2.6 billion principal amount
of 5.25% Series B convertible senior debentures due 2032 (Series B), and $4.3
billion principal amount of 6.25% Series C convertible senior debentures due
2033 (Series C). The various circumstances under which conversion of the
securities may occur are described in the paragraphs 1-4 below, while paragraph
5 describes the circumstances under which GM might be required to repurchase the
securities. Upon a conversion or repurchase event, GM may satisfy its payment
obligations with cash, shares of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock or a
combination of cash and stock, with the choice of using cash, stock or a
combination being in the sole discretion of GM, subject to the terms of the
indenture.
1) If the closing sale price of GM's $1-2/3 par value common stock exceeds
120% of the conversion price (of $70.20 for Series A, of $64.90 for Series
B and of $47.62 for Series C respectively) for at least 20 trading days in
the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the
preceding fiscal quarter; or
2) During the five business day period after any nine consecutive trading day
period in which the trading price of the debentures for each day of such
period was less than 95% of the product of the closing sale price of GM's
$1-2/3 par value common stock multiplied by the number of shares issuable
upon conversion of $25.00 principal amount of the debentures; or
3) If the debentures have been called for redemption (Series A on March 6,
2007, Series B on March 6, 2009 and Series C on July 20, 2010); or
4) Upon the occurrence of specified corporate events; or
5) If the investor requires GM to repurchase the debentures (Series A: on
March 6 of 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022 and 2027, or, if any of those days is
not a business day, on the next succeeding business day; Series B: on
March 6 of 2014, 2019, 2024 and 2029, or, if any of those days is not a
business day, on the next succeeding business day; Series C: on July 15 of
2018, 2023 and 2028 or, if any of those days is not a business day, on the
next succeeding business day).
The number of shares potentially convertible is 16,380,600 for Series A,
40,060,800 for Series B, and 90,300,000 for Series C. The contingently
convertible shares are not included in diluted earnings per share as of June 30,
2004, as they have not met the requirements for conversion.
NOTE 10. Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales and other expenses
and selling, general and administrative expenses for Automotive and Other
Operations was as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
---------------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
Depreciation $1,441 $1,097 $2,589 $2,083
Amortization of special
tools 774 651 1,500 1,353
Amortization of intangible
assets 9 5 16 10
----- ----- ----- -----
Total $2,224 $1,753 $4,105 $3,446
===== ===== ===== =====
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
NOTE 11. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
U.S. Plans Non-U.S.Plans
Pension Benefits Pension Benefits Other Benefits
----------------------------------------------------
Three Months Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended Ended
June 30, June 30, June 30,
----------------------------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003
----------------------------------------------------
Components of expense (in millions)
Service cost $275 $230 $60 $57 $151 $134
Interest cost 1,263 1,291 216 200 979 949
Expected return on plan
assets (1,955) (1,541) (163) (143) (275) (101)
Amortization of prior
service cost 319 287 23 26 (20) (3)
Amortization of transition
obligation/(asset) - - 1 2 - -
Recognized net actuarial
loss/(gain) 464 436 47 42 302 180
Curtailments, settlements,
and other - - - 11 - -
--- --- --- --- ----- -----
Net expense $366 $703 $184 $195 $1,137 $1,159
=== === === === ===== =====
----------------------------------------------------
Six Months Ended Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30, June 30,
----------------------------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003
----------------------------------------------------
Components of expense (in millions)
Service cost $548 $460 $122 $111 $302 $268
Interest cost 2,523 2,582 439 389 1,959 1,896
Expected return on plan
assets (3,908) (3,082) (326) (278) (548) (203)
Amortization of prior
service cost 638 574 47 51 (40) (6)
Amortization of transition
obligation/(asset) - - 2 4 - -
Recognized net actuarial
loss/(gain) 928 872 95 82 604 358
Curtailments, settlements,
and other 34 6 6 20 - 1
--- ----- --- --- ----- -----
Net expense $763 $1,412 $385 $379 $2,277 $2,314
=== ===== === === ===== =====
During the second quarter of 2004, GM made no contributions to its VEBA
trust. For the six months ended June 30, 2004 GM contributed $5 billion to its
VEBA trust. GM is considering making additional contributions to its VEBA trust
in the future. During the second quarter of 2004, GM contributed $0.3 billion to
certain of its GM of Canada Ltd. pension plans.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
Note 12. Segment Reporting
GM's reportable operating segments within its Auto & Other business consist
of General Motors Automotive (GMA) (which is comprised of four regions: GM North
America (GMNA), GM Europe (GME), GM Latin America/Africa/Mid-East (GMLAAM), and
GM Asia Pacific (GMAP)), and Other. GM's reportable operating segments within
its FIO business consist of GMAC and Other. Selected information regarding GM's
reportable operating segments was as follows (dollars in millions):
Auto & Other Total
GMNA GME GMLAAM GMAP GMA Other Other GMAC Financing Financing
---- --- ------ ---- --- ----- ----- ---- --------- ---------
For the Three Months Ended (dollars in millions)
June 30, 2004
Manufactured products sales
and revenues:
External customers $29,988 $7,917 $1,764 $1,456 $41,125 $77 $41,202 $7,709 $237 $7,946
Intersegment (559) 177 145 237 - - - - - -
------ ----- ----- ----- ------ -- ------ ----- -- -----
Total manufactured
products $29,429 $8,094 $1,909 $1,693 $41,125 $77 $41,202 $7,709 $237 $7,946
====== ===== ===== ===== ====== == ====== ===== === =====
Interest income (a) $212 $92 $(3) $4 $305 $(170) $135 $256 $(68) $188
Interest expense $655 $88 $16 $5 $764 $(168) $596 $2,228 $(10) $2,218
Net income (loss) from
continuing operations $328 $(45) $10 $236 $529 $(34) $495 $860 $(14) $846
Segment assets $129,862 $24,829 $3,672 $3,925 $162,288 $(1,575) $160,713 $296,988 $(217) $296,771
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2003
Manufactured products sales
and revenues:
External customers $29,034 $7,064 $984 $1,165 $38,247 $100 $38,347 $7,542 $(4) $7,538
Intersegment (476) 239 135 102 - (4) (4) - - -
------ ------ ----- ----- ------ --- ------ ----- -- -----
Total manufactured
products $28,558 $7,303 $1,119 $1,267 $38,247 $96 $38,343 $7,542 $(4) $7,538
====== ===== ===== ===== ====== == ====== ===== == =====
Interest income (a) $133 $68 $4 $1 $206 $(105) $101 $1,180 $(64) $1,116
Interest expense $333 $100 $26 $1 $460 $(134) $326 $1,850 $41 $1,891
Net income (loss) from
continuing operations $83 $(3) $(103) $163 $140 $(104) $36 $834 $9 $843
Segment assets $113,010 $21,509 $3,093 $2,255 $139,867 $(7,366)(b) $152,918 $258,646 $487 $259,133
See notes on next page.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
(Unaudited)
Note 12. Segment Reporting (concluded)
Auto & Other Total
GMNA GME GMLAAM GMAP GMA Other Other GMAC Financing Financing
---- --- ------ ---- --- ----- ----- ---- --------- ---------
For the Six Months Ended (dollars in millions)
June 30, 2004
Manufactured products sales
and revenues:
External customers $59,631 $15,195 $3,493 $2,884 $81,203 $136 $81,339 $15,249 $245 $15,494
Intersegment (1,099) 442 249 408 - - - - - -
------ ------ ----- ----- ------ --- ------ ------ --- ------
Total manufactured
products $58,532 $15,637 $3,742 $3,292 $81,203 $136 $81,339 $15,249 $245 $15,494
====== ====== ===== ===== ====== === ====== ====== === ======
Interest income (a) $398 $173 $8 $6 $585 $(293) $292 $498 $(137) $361
Interest expense $1,294 $175 $10 $12 $1,491 $(333) $1,158 $4,434 $(11) $4,423
Net income (loss) from
continuing operations $779 $(161) $11 $511 $1,140 $(151) $989 $1,646 $(14) $1,632
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
Manufactured products sales
and revenues:
External customers $59,505 $13,421 $1,917 $2,181 $77,024 $1,142 $78,166 $14,785 $(11) $14,774
Intersegment (984) 504 247 233 - (8) (8) - - -
------ ------ ----- ----- ------ ----- ------ ------ -- ------
Total manufactured
products $58,521 $13,925 $2,164 $2,414 $77,024 $1,134 $78,158 $14,785 $(11) $14,774
====== ====== ===== ===== ====== ===== ====== ====== === ======
Interest income (a) $244 $150 $11 $2 $407 $(236) $171 $2,178 $(134) $2,044
Interest expense $653 $191 $43 $3 $890 $(315) $575 $3,648 $74 $3,722
Net income (loss) from
continuing operations $631 $(68) $(115) $238 $686 $205 $891 $1,533 $(8) $1,525
(a) Interest income is included in net sales and revenues from external
customers.
(b) Includes assets of discontinued operations of $20,417 at June 30, 2003.
* * * * * *
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the December 31,
2003 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto (the 2003 Consolidated
Financial Statements), along with the MD&A included in General Motors
Corporation's (the Corporation, General Motors, or GM) 2003 Annual Report on
Form 10-K, as well as General Motors Acceptance Corporation's (GMAC) Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2003 and GMAC's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004, filed separately with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). All earnings per share
amounts included in the MD&A are reported on a diluted basis.
GM presents separate supplemental financial information for the following
businesses: Automotive and Other Operations (Auto & Other) and Financing and
Insurance Operations (FIO).
GM's reportable operating segments within its Auto & Other business consist
of:
o GM Automotive (GMA), which is comprised of four regions: GM North America
(GMNA), GM Europe (GME), GM Latin America/Africa/Mid-East (GMLAAM), and GM
Asia Pacific (GMAP); and
o Other, which includes the design, manufacturing and marketing of
locomotives, the elimination of intersegment transactions, certain
non-segment specific revenues and expenditures, and certain corporate
activities.
GM's reportable operating segments within its FIO business consist of GMAC
and Other Financing, which includes financing entities that are not consolidated
by GMAC.
The disaggregated financial results for GMA have been prepared using a
management approach, which is consistent with the basis and manner in which GM
management internally disaggregates financial information for the purpose of
assisting in making internal operating decisions. In this regard, certain common
expenses were allocated among regions less precisely than would be required for
stand-alone financial information prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP). The financial results
represent the historical information used by management for internal
decision-making purposes; therefore, other data prepared to represent the way in
which the business will operate in the future, or data prepared in accordance
with GAAP, may be materially different.
Consistent with industry practice, market share information employs estimates
of sales in certain countries where public reporting is not legally required or
otherwise available on a consistent basis.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results
GM's total net sales and revenues were $49.1 billion and $45.9 billion for
the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively, and GM's net income was $1.3
billion and $901 million for the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Total net sales and revenues were $96.8 billion and $92.9 billion for the six
months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and net income was $2.6
billion and $2.4 billion for the same periods.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
----------------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
(dollars in millions)
Total net sales and revenues $49,148 $45,881 $96,833 $92,932
Income from continuing
operations $1,341 $879 $2,621 $2,416
Net income $1,341 $901 $2,621 $2,384
Net margin from continuing
operations 2.7% 1.9% 2.7% 2.6%
The increase of $3.3 billion in second quarter 2004 total net sales and
revenues, compared with second quarter 2003, was due to increases in GMA revenue
of $2.9 billion, primarily driven by higher wholesale unit sales across all
regions and overall favorable pricing, and increases in FIO revenue of $408
million. The increase of $3.9 billion in year-to-date 2004 total net sales and
revenues compared to the year-earlier period was due to higher GMA revenue of
$4.2 billion, led by increases in GMLAAM and GME, and increases in FIO revenue
of $720 million. Total net sales and revenues in Other Operations for the six
months ended June 30, 2003 decreased $1.0 billion, primarily due to the gain on
sale of GM Defense in the first quarter of 2003.
Consolidated net income increased $440 million to $1.3 billion in the second
quarter of 2004, compared to the second quarter of 2003. GMA net income
increased $389 million in the second quarter of 2004 over the year-earlier
quarter due to higher net income in three of four regions, while GME incurred
increased net losses. GMA net income in the second quarter of 2003 included an
estimated loss of $168 million after-tax from damage and lost production due to
a tornado that struck GM's Oklahoma City Car Assembly plant. GMAC had second
quarter net income of $860 million in 2004, compared to $834 million in the
second quarter of 2003. In addition, tax benefits associated with the Medicare
legislation enacted in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2004 had a favorable
effect on consolidated net income, and contributed to the Corporation's reduced
effective tax rate of 21% compared to 26% in the second quarter of 2003.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2004 increased $237 million
compared with the year-earlier period. Income increased in all automotive
regions except GME, as did GMAC net income. Net income for the six months ended
June 30, 2003 included a gain of $505 million from the sale of GM's Defense
operations to General Dynamics Corporation in the first quarter of 2003,
recorded in Other, as well as the estimated loss of $168 million in GMA noted
above.
Net income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003 included income
of $22 million and a loss of $32 million, respectively, from Hughes Electronics
Corporation (Hughes), classified as income (loss) from discontinued operations.
Second quarter 2004 highlights included:
o Net income growth in three of four automotive regions;
o Record quarterly net income at GMAC; and
o Continued improvement in North American manufacturing productivity and
product quality as measured by independent surveys.
GM Automotive Financial Review
GMA's total net sales and revenues were $41.1 billion and $38.2 billion for
the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively, and GMA's net income was $529
million and $140 million for the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Total net sales and revenues were $81.2 billion and $77.0 billion for the six
months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and net income was $1.1
billion and $686 million for the same periods.
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
(dollars in millions)
GMA total net sales and
revenues $41,125 $38,247 $81,203 $77,024
GMA net income $529 $140 $1,140 $686
GMA net margin 1.3% 0.4% 1.4% 0.9%
Net income (loss) by region
GMNA $328 $83 $779 $631
GME (45) (3) (161) (68)
GMLAAM 10 (103) 11 (115)
GMAP 236 163 511 238
--- --- ------ ---
Net income $529 $140 $1,140 $686
=== === ===== ===
GM global market share 14.7% 14.9% 14.1% 14.2%
The increase of $2.9 billion in second quarter 2004 total net sales and
revenues, compared with the second quarter of 2003, was the result of increased
revenues in all regions, in conjunction with a 5.3% increase in global
production volume. GM's global market share was 14.7% and 14.9% for the second
quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively. Market share gains were recognized in
three out of four automotive regions (see discussion below under each region)
with GMNA posting a one percentage-point decline, to 26.2%. As GM introduces
several new models for 2004 and overall economic conditions improve, GM's goal
is to achieve market share growth in all regions during 2004.
GMA's second quarter 2004 net income was $529 million, an increase of $389
million compared with the second quarter of 2003. The increase was due primarily
to higher net income at GMNA and GMLAAM. Favorable pricing and material cost
savings were partially offset by higher GMNA recall campaigns and less favorable
product mix.
For the six months ended June 30, 2004, GMA's total net sales and revenues
increased $4.2 billion over the year-earlier period, with increases in all
regions except GMNA, which was essentially flat. Over the same period, GMA net
income increased $454 million to $1.1 billion, with increases at GMNA and
GMLAAM, higher equity earnings at GMAP, and increased losses at GME.
GM Automotive Regional Results
GM North America
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
(dollars in millions)
GMNA net income $328 $83 $779 $631
GMNA net margin 1.1% 0.3% 1.3% 1.1%
Wholesale sales (volumes in thousands)
Cars 611 589 1,195 1,187
Trucks 837 844 1,636 1,684
----- ----- ----- -----
Total GMNA 1,448 1,433 2,831 2,871
===== ===== ===== =====
Vehicle unit sales
Industry - North America 5,391 5,309 10,066 9,783
GM as a percentage of
industry 26.2% 27.2% 26.3% 26.7%
GMNA revenue per unit
(dollars) $18,801 $18,565
Industry - U.S. 4,597 4,541 8,591 8,362
GM as a percentage of
industry 26.7% 27.9% 26.7% 27.3%
GM cars 23.5% 24.8% 24.6% 24.9%
GM trucks 29.4% 30.4% 28.4% 29.4%
GM dealer inventories -
U.S. (units in thousands) 1,367 1,248
North American industry vehicle unit sales increased slightly to 5.4 million
in the second quarter of 2004 from 5.3 million in the second quarter of 2003,
while GMNA's market share decreased by 1.0 percentage point to 26.2% in the
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second quarter of 2004, compared to 27.2% in the second quarter of 2003.
During the second quarter of 2004, industry vehicle unit sales in the United
States increased to 4.6 million units from 4.5 million units in the second
quarter of 2003. GM's U.S. market share decreased by 1.2 percentage points to
26.7%, compared to the second quarter of 2003. U.S. car market share fell by 1.3
percentage points to 23.5%, while U.S. truck market share declined to 29.4%,
down 1.0 percentage point.
Net income from GMNA totaled $328 million and $83 million in the second
quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively. The increase in GMNA's 2004
second-quarter net income compared to 2003 was primarily due to material cost
savings and improved price, including improved auction results for off-lease
vehicles, partially offset by unfavorable product mix and recall campaigns.
North American industry vehicle unit sales increased 2.9% to 10.1 million in
the first six months of 2004 from 9.8 million in the first six months of 2003,
while GMNA's market share decreased by 0.4 percentage point to 26.3% in 2004
year-to-date, compared to 26.7% in 2003.
For the first six months of 2004, industry vehicle unit sales in the United
States increased 2.7% to 8.6 million units from 8.4 million units in the
year-earlier period. GM's 2004 year-to-date U.S. market share decreased by 0.6
percentage point, compared to 2003, to 26.7%. U.S. car market share fell by 0.3
percentage point to 24.6%, while U.S. truck market share declined to 28.4%, down
1.0 percentage point from 2003. As GM continues to introduce new models in North
America during 2004, GM's goal remains to increase market share in the United
States and North America during 2004.
For the six months ended June 30, 2004, GMNA's net income increased $148
million, to $779 million, primarily due to continued material cost savings and
improved price in the second quarter, partially offset by unfavorable mix, lower
production in the first quarter, and higher recall expense.
Vehicle revenue per unit was $18,801 for the second quarter of 2004, compared
with $18,565 for the second quarter of 2003. The increase of $236 per unit was
primarily due to year-over-year invoice price increases and improved auction
results for off-lease vehicles, partially offset by negative mix.
Two major independent survey organizations recognized GMNA's continued
progress in important measures of quality and productivity. The 2004 J.D. Power
and Associates Initial Quality Study reported that GMNA's products achieved a
10% improvement in initial quality overall compared to 2003, and named Cadillac
as the top luxury-car brand for initial quality. The Harbour Report North
America 2004 indicated that GM improved its North American manufacturing
productivity 5.2% over 2003.
GM Europe
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
(dollars in millions)
GME net loss $(45) $(3) $(161) $(68)
GME net margin (0.6%) - (1.0%) (0.5%)
Wholesale sales (volumes in thousands)
Cars 455 424 864 825
Trucks 22 23 46 49
--- ---- ---- ----
Total GME 477 447 910 874
=== === === ===
Vehicle unit sales
Industry 5,511 5,146 10,857 10,112
GM as a percentage of
industry 9.8% 9.4% 9.6% 9.5%
GM market share - Germany 10.8% 10.4% 10.7% 10.7%
GM market share - United Kingdom 13.9% 13.2% 14.0% 13.8%
Industry vehicle unit sales increased in Europe during the second quarter of
2004 by approximately 7% to 5.5 million, from 5.1 million in the second quarter
of 2003, with strong year-over-year growth in central and eastern Europe, and
moderate growth in western Europe. GM's market share in Europe increased 0.4
percentage point to 9.8% over the same period, led by gains in GM's two largest
markets in Europe. GM's market share was 10.8% in Germany, a 0.4 percentage
point increase versus the second quarter of 2003, and 13.9% in the United
Kingdom, an increase of 0.7 percentage point over the second quarter 2003.
Market share also improved in the smaller eastern and central European markets.
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Net loss from GME totaled $45 million and $3 million in the second quarter of
2004 and 2003 respectively. The greater loss in 2004 is primarily due to
increasing price pressure, higher structural costs, mainly related to the launch
of the new Astra, and continuing restructuring costs related to GM's share of
its powertrain joint venture with Fiat Auto S.p.A. (Fiat Auto). In addition, the
relative strength of the Swedish krona against the U.S. dollar continued to
negatively affect GME's results. These unfavorable factors were partially offset
by reduced material cost.
For the first six months of 2004, the European industry trends noted above
generally held, with industry vehicle unit sales showing more than 7% growth to
10.9 million units in 2004, and stronger year-over-year increases in the central
and eastern regions than in western Europe. GM's market share in Europe for the
first six months of 2004 showed smaller gains over 2003 levels than for the
second quarter, up 0.1 percentage point to 9.6%. GM's share was flat in Germany,
at 10.7%, and increased 0.2 percentage point in the U.K. to 14.0%.
For the six months ended June 30, 2004, GME's net loss increased $93 million
to $161 million, again primarily due to intense price pressure and foreign
exchange losses, partially offset by material cost savings.
GM Latin America/Africa/Mid-East
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
(dollars in millions)
GMLAAM net income (loss) $10 $(103) $11 $(115)
GMLAAM net margin 0.5% (9.2%) 0.3% (5.3%)
Wholesale sales (volumes in thousands)
Cars 135 96 263 192
Trucks 41 26 81 51
--- --- --- ---
Total GMLAAM 176 122 344 243
=== === === ===
Vehicle unit sales
Industry 999 831 1,970 1,679
GM as a percentage of
industry 17.4% 15.6% 17.0% 15.6%
GM market share - Brazil 23.5% 23.0% 23.5% 23.3%
Industry vehicle unit sales in the LAAM region increased over 20% in the
second quarter of 2004, to 999 thousand units, compared to the second quarter of
2003. Industry sales in Brazil, where GM is the market leader, increased 17%
over low, recessionary levels in 2003, and Argentina and Venezuela's industries
showed significant improvement. Overall, GMLAAM's market share for the region
was up 1.8 percentage points, to 17.4% in the second quarter of 2004.
Industry vehicle unit sales in the LAAM region increased over 17% in the
first six months of 2004, to 2.0 million units, compared to 1.7 million in the
same period of 2003. Overall, GMLAAM's market share for the region was up 1.4
percentage points, to 17.0% for the first half of 2004.
GMLAAM earned net income of $10 million in the quarter, up from a loss of
$103 million in the second quarter of 2003. For the six-month periods ended June
30, 2004 and 2003, GMLAAM's results were net income of $11 million and net loss
of $115 million, respectively. Overall, the improvement in 2004 was the result
of favorable pricing and volume and mix improvements, which more than offset
increased costs. Effective January 1, 2004, GM increased its ownership of Delta
Motor Co. in South Africa to 100%, from 49% previously, moving from the equity
method of accounting to full consolidation. The company is now known as General
Motors South Africa.
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GM Asia Pacific
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
(dollars in millions)
GMAP net income $236 $163 $511 $238
GMAP net margin 13.9% 12.9% 15.5% 9.9%
Wholesale sales (volumes in thousands)
Cars 48 50 95 101
Trucks 23 19 38 30
-- -- --- ---
Total GMAP 71 69 133 131
== == === ===
Vehicle unit sales
Industry 4,053 3,769 8,617 7,898
GM as a percentage of
industry 5.4% 4.8% 5.0% 4.6%
GM market share - China 9.2% 7.4% 9.2% 7.7%
GM market share - Australia 19.3% 20.5% 19.7% 20.6%
Industry vehicle unit sales in the Asia Pacific region increased more than 7%
in the second quarter of 2004, to 4.1 million units, from 3.8 million units in
the second quarter of 2003. The greatest increase in volume was in China, where
sales increased to 1.3 million from 1.1 million units. GMAP increased its retail
sales (including affiliates) in the Asia Pacific region more than 21% in the
period, to 220 thousand units from 181 thousand in 2003, which drove GMAP's
second quarter 2004 market share to 5.4%, from 4.8% in the second quarter of
2003. GMAP's market share in China increased to 9.2% in the second quarter of
2004, from 7.4% in the second quarter of 2003.
For the first six months of 2004, industry vehicle unit sales in the Asia
Pacific region increased 719 thousand units, more than 9%, to 8.6 million. GM's
retail sales (including affiliates) over the same period increased almost 21%,
from 360 thousand in 2003 to 435 thousand in 2004. GM's first-half 2004 Asia
Pacific market share increased to 5.0%, up 0.4 percentage point from the first
six months of 2003. GM's share in China increased to 9.2% from 7.7% over the
same period.
Net income from GMAP was $236 million and $163 million in the second quarters
of 2004 and 2003, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, GMAP's
net income increased $273 million to $511 million. The increase in GMAP's 2004
net income, compared with the corresponding periods of 2003, was primarily due
to strong equity earnings from Shanghai GM and equity investees in Japan, as
well as improved earnings at GM operations in Thailand and India, and lower
losses at GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company in South Korea.
In June 2004, GM announced plans to increase the investment in its joint
ventures in China by $3 billion, pending approval by the Chinese government,
over the next three years. The funding for these investments is expected to be
generated by profits of the operations. The funds will be used to introduce new
vehicles and powertrains, increase manufacturing capacity, and create new
engineering and design facilities.
Other Operations
In the first six months of 2003, Other Operations' total net sales and
revenues included a pre-tax gain of approximately $814 million, or approximately
$505 million after-tax ($0.90 per diluted share), related to the sale of GM's
Defense operations (light armored vehicle business) to General Dynamics
Corporation on March 1, 2003. The sale generated net proceeds of approximately
$1.1 billion in cash.
Discontinued Operations
In December 2003, GM split off Hughes by distributing Hughes common stock to
the holders of GM Class H common stock in exchange for all the outstanding
shares of GM Class H common stock. Simultaneously, GM sold its 19.8% economic
interest in Hughes to The News Corporation Ltd. (News Corporation) in exchange
for cash and News Corporation Preferred American Depositary Shares. These
transactions are referred to as "the Hughes transactions."
As of the completion of the Hughes transactions on December 22, 2003, the
results of operations, cash flows, and the assets and liabilities of Hughes were
classified as discontinued operations for all periods through such date
presented in GM's consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 to the 2003
Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
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GMAC Financial Review
GMAC's net income was $860 million and $834 million in the second quarter of
2004 and 2003, respectively. Net income for the second quarter of 2004 was
GMAC's highest ever for a quarter. Net income for the six-month periods ended
June 30, 2004 and 2003 was $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------------------------------------
2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ----
(in millions)
Financing $452 $396 $894 $698
Mortgage 333 415 586 786
Insurance 75 23 166 49
--- --- ----- -----
Net income $860 $834 $1,646 $1,533
=== === ===== =====
Net income from financing operations totaled $452 million and $396 million in
the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $894 million and $698
million for the first six months of 2004 and 2003, respectively. The increase in
net income for 2004, compared with 2003, was primarily due to lower credit loss
provisions and improved remarketing results for off-lease vehicles, which more
than offset the unfavorable effect of lower net interest margins. The lower
level of loss provisions reflects an improvement in the credit quality of the
consumer automotive loan portfolio, resulting from a general improvement in the
U.S. economy and stabilizing loss severity trends helped by strengthening in the
used car market. During the second quarter of 2004, remarketing results of
off-lease vehicles continued to improve, with the average gain per vehicle
increasing from $148 in 2003 to $587 per vehicle in 2004.
Net income from mortgage operations was $333 million and $415 million in the
second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $586 million and $786 million
for the six month periods ending June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The
decrease in net income in 2004, compared with 2003, was primarily due to lower
mortgage volume versus the prior year and decreased pricing margins, somewhat
offset by higher earning assets. The lower volume, coupled with decreased
pricing margins and growth in residential mortgages loans held as collateral for
secured financings, resulted in significant year-over-year decreases in gains on
sales of loans for both the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004.
Net income from insurance operations totaled $75 million and $23 million in
the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively, and $166 million and $49
million for the first six months of 2004 and 2003, respectively. The increase in
net income in 2004, compared with 2003, was primarily due to favorable
underwriting results and net capital gains in the investment portfolio instead
of the net capital losses realized in 2003, which included the write down of
certain investment securities.
2004 Priorities / Targets
With respect to GM's previously reported operating priorities and financial
targets for 2004:
o GM's estimate of 2004 calendar-year earnings per share of $7.00, at current
dilution levels, remains unchanged,
o Third quarter 2004 earnings per share are expected to be between $0.75 and
$1.00, at current dilution levels;
o GM's goal to increase market share in all regions is on track, except for
GMNA;
o For the calendar year:
o GMNA is expected to earn between $1.0 billion and $1.4 billion;
o GME is expected to incur a net loss;
o GMLAAM is expected to lose between $(100) million and $(200) million;
o GMAP is expected to earn between $700 million and $800 million; and
o GMAC is expected to earn more than $2.0 billion; and
o GM expects a lower effective tax rate in the second half of 2004 due
to settlements of prior years' tax matters.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Financing Structure
In the second quarter of 2004, GM and GMAC experienced adequate access to the
capital markets as GM and GMAC were able to issue various securities to raise
capital and extend borrowing terms consistent with GM's and GMAC's need for
financial flexibility. On April 16, 2004 Standard & Poor's affirmed GMAC's
rating at BBB with negative outlook and on May 7, 2004 affirmed GM's rating at
BBB with negative outlook. On April 22, 2004 DBRS affirmed GM's and GMAC's
ratings at A (low), with a rating outlook of stable. On April 29, 2004
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Financing Structure (concluded)
Moody's affirmed GM's and GMAC's ratings at Baa1 and A3 respectively, with a
rating outlook of negative. On May 4, 2004 Fitch affirmed GM's and GMAC's
ratings at BBB+ with negative outlook. These rating actions are not expected
to have a material effect on GM's and GMAC's ability to obtain bank credit or
to sell term debt or asset-backed securities. Accordingly, GM and GMAC expect
that they will continue to have adequate access to the capital markets
sufficient to meet the Corporation's needs for financial flexibility. The table
below summarizes GM's and GMAC's credit ratings as of June 30, 2004.
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
GM GMAC GM GMAC GM GMAC
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Rating Agency Senior Debt Commercial Paper Outlook
- ------------- -------------------- ------------------- -------------------
DBRS A (low) A (low) R1 (low) R1 (low) Stable Stable
Fitch BBB+ BBB+ F2 F2 Negative Negative
Moody's Baa1 A3 Prime-2 Prime-2 Negative Negative
S&P BBB BBB A2 A2 Negative Negative
As an additional source of funds, GM currently has unrestricted access to a
$5.6 billion line of credit with a syndicate of banks which is committed through
June 2008. GM also has an additional $0.8 billion in undrawn committed
facilities with various maturities and undrawn uncommitted lines of credit of
$1.7 billion. Similarly, GMAC currently has a $4.6 billion syndicated line of
credit committed through June 2005, $4.3 billion committed through June 2008,
$4.3 billion of bilateral committed lines with various maturities, and
uncommitted lines of credit of $20.4 billion. In addition, New Center Asset
Trust (NCAT) has $19.5 billion of liquidity facilities committed through June
2005. Mortgage Interest Networking Trust (MINT) has $3.4 billion of liquidity
facilities committed through April 2005. NCAT and MINT are qualified special
purpose entities administered by GMAC for the purpose of purchasing assets as
part of GMAC's securitization and mortgage warehouse funding programs. These
entities fund the purchase of assets through the issuance of asset-backed
commercial paper and represent an important source of liquidity to the
Corporation. GMAC also has $53 billion in funding commitments (with $26 billion
used) with third parties (including third party asset-backed commercial paper
conduits) that may be used as additional secured funding sources.
Automotive and Other Operations
At June 30, 2004, cash, marketable securities, and $3.5 billion of short-term
assets of the Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (VEBA) trust totaled
$25.0 billion, compared with $26.9 billion at December 31, 2003 and $23.7
billion at June 30, 2003. The decrease of approximately 7% from December 31,
2003 was primarily due to $5.0 billion of VEBA cash contributions in the first
quarter and a $0.3 billion cash contribution to certain GM of Canada Ltd.
pension plans in the second quarter of 2004, partially offset by operating
cash flow generation and net debt issuances. Total assets in the VEBA
trust used to pre-fund part of GM's other postretirement benefits liability
approximated $15.9 billion at June 30, 2004, $10.0 billion at December 31, 2003,
and $6.7 billion at June 30, 2003.
Long-term debt was $29.8 billion at June 30, 2004, $29.6 billion at December
31, 2003, and $15.6 billion at June 30, 2003. The increase from June 30, 2003 is
primarily due to debt issuances of $0.7 billion in the second quarter of 2004
and $13.5 billion in the third quarter of 2003. The proceeds from the 2003
issuances of debt securities were used to fund GM's U.S. hourly and salaried
pension plans. The ratio of long-term debt to the total of long-term debt and
GM's net assets of Automotive and Other Operations was 83.8% at June 30, 2004,
85.2% at December 31, 2003, and 247.8% at June 30, 2003. The ratio of long-term
debt and short-term loans payable to the total of this debt and GM's net assets
of Automotive and Other Operations was 84.9% at June 30, 2004, 86.3% at December
31, 2003, and 217.8% at June 30, 2003. The decrease in these ratios compared to
June 30, 2003 was due to the improvement in GM's net asset position resulting
from the improved funded status of GM's U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans.
Net liquidity, calculated as cash, marketable securities, and $3.5 billion of
short-term assets of the VEBA trust less the total of loans payable and
long-term debt, was a negative $7.4 billion at June 30, 2004, compared with a
negative $5.5 billion at December 31, 2003, and compared to $6.5 billion,
including $3.4 billion of short-term assets of the VEBA, at June 30, 2003.
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Financing and Insurance Operations
At June 30, 2004, GMAC's consolidated assets totaled $297.0 billion, compared
with $288.2 billion at December 31, 2003 and $258.6 billion at June 30, 2003.
The increase from December 31, 2003 was primarily due to an increase in net
finance receivables and loans, from $174.3 billion at December 31, 2003 to
$191.7 billion at June 30, 2004, driven by increases in residential mortgages
and wholesale automotive receivables. The increase in GMAC's consolidated assets
at June 30, 2004 compared with June 30, 2003 was also due to higher net finance
receivables and loans, primarily residential mortgages. The higher mortgage
balances are primarily the result of the increased use of securitizations
structured as financing transactions. The increase in wholesale automotive
receivables outstanding is primarily due to higher dealer inventories.
Consistent with the growth in assets, GMAC's total debt increased to $245.1
billion at June 30, 2004, compared with $238.9 billion at December 31, 2003 and
$210.2 at June 30, 2003. GMAC's ratio of total debt to total stockholder's
equity at June 30, 2004 was 11.1:1, compared with 11.8:1 at December 31, 2003,
and 10.7:1 at June 30, 2003. GMAC's liquidity, as well as its ongoing
profitability, in large part depends on its timely access to capital and the
costs associated with raising funds in different segments of the capital
markets. GMAC's strategy in managing liquidity risk has been to develop
diversified funding sources across a global investor base. As an important part
of its overall funding and liquidity strategy, GMAC maintains substantial bank
lines of credit. These bank lines of credit, which totaled $57 billion at June
30, 2004, provide "back-up" liquidity and represent additional funding sources,
if required. In addition, GMAC has $53 billion in funding commitments (with $26
billion used) through a variety of committed facilities with third parties
(including third party asset- backed commercial paper conduits) that GMAC's
Financing and Mortgage operations may use as additional secured funding sources.
Investment in Fiat Auto Holdings (FAH)
At the April 23, 2003, Annual General Shareholders Meeting of FAH, FAH
adopted a euro 5 billion recapitalization plan that provides shareholders the
option to make pro-rata capital contributions over the eighteen months following
adoption of the plan. When the plan was adopted, Fiat S.p.A. (Fiat) held 80% of
FAH and GM 20%. Fiat participated in the recapitalization by making a euro 3
billion contribution, which FAH used to repay inter-company debts owed to Fiat
or its affiliates. Currently, GM does not plan to participate. Due to Fiat's
participation in the recapitalization, and GM's non-participation, Fiat has
reported that GM's interest in FAH has been reduced from 20% to 10%.
When originally entered into in March of 2000, the Master Agreement between
GM and Fiat provides that, from January 24, 2004 to July 24, 2009, Fiat could
seek to exercise a put option (the Put) to require GM to purchase Fiat's FAH
shares at their fair market value. Whether and when Fiat may seek to exercise
the Put is unknown. GM has asserted to Fiat that the sale of certain assets of
the financing business of Fiat Auto S.p.A. (Fiat Auto) and the recapitalization
of FAH represent material breaches of the Master Agreement, with the result that
the Put is unenforceable. Fiat has stated that it believes that the Put is
enforceable in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreement.
Notwithstanding these different views, GM and Fiat are continuing to build on
the cooperation the parties have worked on for the past several years in the
joint ventures and other cooperative contractual arrangements they have entered
into which are independent of the Master Agreement.
Fiat and GM entered into a standstill agreement on October 26, 2003, the
provisions of which enable GM to defer until December 15, 2004, the necessity of
electing the remedy of termination of the Master Agreement, and with it the Put,
without such deferral prejudicing the right of GM to elect that remedy after
December 15, 2004. On October 26, 2003, Fiat and GM also entered into an
amendment to the Master Agreement that shifts the Put period by one year, so
that it begins on January 24, 2005 and runs to July 24, 2010. Fiat has stated
that it does not intend to renew the standstill agreement. Discussions on these
topics are continuing between the two companies.
If the Put were implemented, the fair market value of FAH shares would be
determined by the averaging of the three closest of four valuations that would
be prepared by four investment banks after conducting due diligence under
procedures set forth in the Master Agreement and based upon terms and conditions
to be incorporated in a purchase agreement which, at this time, the parties have
not prepared. Unless such a process and valuation is completed, the amount, if
any, that GM might have to pay for Fiat's FAH shares if there were to be a valid
exercise of the Put, is not quantifiable.
If there were a valid exercise of the Put, GM would have the option to pay
for Fiat's FAH shares entirely in shares of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock,
entirely in cash, or in whatever combination thereof GM may choose. Under such
circumstances, if and to the extent GM chose to pay in cash, that portion of the
purchase price could be paid to Fiat in four installments over a three-year
period and GM would expect to fund any such payments from normal operating cash
flows or financing activities.
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Investment in Fiat Auto Holdings (FAH) (concluded)
If and when GM were to acquire Fiat's FAH shares, and thus become the sole
owner of FAH, GM would decide what, if any, additional capitalization would then
be appropriate for FAH and Fiat Auto. Specifically, if Fiat Auto were to need
additional funding, GM would have to decide whether or not to provide such
funding and under what conditions it might do so.
Unless FAH or Fiat Auto were subject to liquidation or insolvency, FAH's
consolidated financial statements would be required for financial reporting
purposes to be consolidated with those of GM. Any indebtedness, losses and
capital needs of FAH and Fiat Auto after their acquisition by GM are not
presently determinable, but they could have a material adverse effect on GM if
GM chooses to fund such needs or allows the consolidation of GM's financial
statements with those of FAH and Fiat Auto.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
GM and GMAC use off-balance sheet arrangements where economics and sound
business principles warrant their use. GM's principal use of off-balance sheet
arrangements occurs in connection with the securitization and sale of financial
assets by GMAC and, to a lesser extent, by GM. The assets securitized and sold
by GMAC and its subsidiaries consist principally of mortgages, and wholesale and
retail loans secured by vehicles sold through GM's dealer network. The assets
sold by GM consist principally of trade receivables.
In addition, GM leases real estate and equipment from various off-balance
sheet entities that have been established to facilitate the financing of those
assets for GM by nationally prominent lessors that GM believes are creditworthy.
These assets consist principally of office buildings, warehouses, and machinery
and equipment. The use of such entities allows the parties providing the
financing to isolate particular assets in a single entity and thereby syndicate
the financing to multiple third parties. This is a conventional financing
technique used to lower the cost of borrowing and, thus, the lease cost to a
lessee such as GM.
There is a well-established market in which institutions participate in the
financing of such property through their purchase of ownership interests in
these entities and each is owned by institutions that are independent of, and
not affiliated with, GM. GM believes that no officers, directors or employees of
GM, GMAC, or their affiliates hold any direct or indirect equity interests in
such entities.
The amounts outstanding in off-balance sheet facilities used by the Financing
and Insurance Operations have decreased since December 31, 2003 as GMAC
continues to use securitization transactions that, while similar in legal
structure to off-balance sheet securitizations, are accounted for as secured
financings and are recorded as receivables and debt on the balance sheet.
Assets in off-balance sheet entities were as follows (dollars in millions):
June 30, Dec. 31, June 30,
Automotive and Other Operations 2004 2003 2003
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Assets leased under operating leases $2,293 $2,287 $2,141
Trade receivables sold (1) 910 759 742
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Total $3,203 $3,046 $2,883
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Financing and Insurance Operations
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Receivables sold or securitized:
- Mortgage loans $82,852 $80,798 $106,415
- Retail finance receivables 7,072 9,548 13,436
- Wholesale finance receivables 17,231 21,142 17,422
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Total $107,155 $111,488 $137,273
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(1) In addition, trade receivables sold to GMAC were $456 million, $578
million and $470 million for the periods ended June 30, 2004, December 31,
2003, and June 30, 2003, respectively.
BOOK VALUE PER SHARE
Book value per share was determined based on the liquidation rights of the
common stockholders. Book value per share of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock
was $49.18 at June 30, 2004, $44.96 at December 31, 2003, and $13.27 at June 30,
2003.
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DIVIDENDS
Dividends may be paid on GM's $1-2/3 par value common stock only when, as,
and if declared by the GM Board in its sole discretion. The amount available for
the payment of dividends on common stock will be reduced on occasion by
dividends paid and will be adjusted on occasion for changes to the amount of
surplus attributed to the stock resulting from the repurchase or issuance of
shares of stock.
GM's policy is to distribute dividends on its $1-2/3 par value common stock
based on the outlook and indicated capital needs of the business. On May 4,
2004, the GM Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on GM
$1-2/3 par value common stock, paid June 10, 2004, to holders of record on May
14, 2004.
EMPLOYMENT AND PAYROLLS
Worldwide employment for GM and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries at June 30, (in thousands) 2004 2003
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GMNA 186 192
GME 62 64
GMLAAM * 27 23
GMAP 14 13
GMAC 33 31
Other 5 7
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Total employees 327 330
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Worldwide payrolls - (in billions) $5.5 $5.1 $11.0 $10.4
=== === ==== ====
* 2004 includes 3,000 employees as a result of the increase in ownership of GM
South Africa from 49% to 100%.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The consolidated financial statements of GM are prepared in conformity with
GAAP, which requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the periods presented. GM's accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the
2003 Consolidated Financial Statements. Critical accounting estimates are
described in this section, as follows. An accounting estimate is considered
critical if: the estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters
that were highly uncertain at the time the estimate was made; different
estimates could reasonably have been used; or if changes in the estimate that
would have a material impact on the Corporation's financial condition or results
of operations are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Management
believes that the accounting estimates employed are appropriate and resulting
balances are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from the original
estimates, requiring adjustments to these balances in future periods. The
Corporation has discussed the development, selection and disclosures of its
critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of GM's Board of
Directors, and the Audit Committee has reviewed the Corporation's disclosures
relating to these estimates.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In July 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) of the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announced that it had reached a tentative
consensus with respect to Issue No. 04-8, "The Effect of Contingently
Convertible Debt on Diluted Earnings per Share." The EITF's tentative consensus
states that shares of common stock contingently issuable pursuant to contingent
convertible securities should be included in diluted earnings per share
computations (if dilutive) regardless of whether their market price triggers (or
other contingent features) have been met. Additionally, in its efforts to
converge with international accounting standards, the FASB has issued an
Exposure Draft, "Earnings Per Share - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 128."
This Exposure Draft requires contracts that contain an option to settle in cash
or stock be assumed to settle in stock for diluted earnings per share
computations. If these proposals become effective, they could require GM to
include an additional 146.7 million shares, using the if-converted method (under
which net income would also be adjusted to exclude imputed interest expense) in
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NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (concluded)
its computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ending December 31,
2004 and subsequent years. Depending upon the text of any final changes in
applicable accounting principles and their effect on GM, GM may be required to
restate prior period earnings per share and amounts presented for comparative
purposes.
GM currently has $8.1 billion of outstanding contingently convertible
securities. GM has the option of unilaterally and irrevocably waiving, or giving
up, its right (the waiver option) to use stock to settle the principal amount of
the securities, and commit to settle the principal amount of the securities in
cash, if holders ever choose to convert the securities or require GM to
repurchase them. If GM were to give up its right to settle the principal amount
using stock, it would nevertheless retain the right to use either cash or stock
to settle any amount that might become due to security holders in excess of the
principal amount (the in-the-money amount).
If GM chooses to implement its waiver option, GM's fully diluted earnings per
share would be affected only at such time in the future as and when GM's stock
price were to rise above the conversion prices specified for the various series
of securities GM has issued. The level of dilution would be equal to the number
of shares needed to satisfy the in-the-money amount. Under such circumstances,
GM's earnings per share would not experience any dilution at today's stock
price. Management of the Corporation has recommended to the Board of Directors
that the Corporation elect to employ the waiver option described above in the
event that the FASB adopts either of the proposals.
See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of GM's
convertible securities.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In this report, in reports subsequently filed or furnished by GM with the SEC
on Form 8-K, and in related comments by management of GM our use of the words
"expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "objective," "plan," "goal,"
"project," "priorities/targets," and similar expressions is intended to identify
forward-looking statements. While these statements represent our current
judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are
reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important
factors that are described below and other factors that may be described in
subsequent reports that GM may file or furnish with the SEC on Form 8-K:
. Changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political
stability;
. Shortages of and price increase for fuel, labor strikes or work
stoppages, market acceptance of the Corporation's new products;
. Significant changes in the competitive environment
. Changes in the laws, regulations, and tax rates; and
. The ability of the Corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment
levels, to realize production efficiencies, and to implement capital
expenditures, all at the levels and times planned by management.
* * * * * * *
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no significant changes in the Corporation's exposure to
market risk since December 31, 2003. See Item 7A in GM's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
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ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
The Corporation maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the specified time periods. As of the end of the period
covered by this report, the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer evaluated, with the participation of GM's management, the
effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on
the evaluation, which disclosed no significant deficiencies or material
weaknesses, the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are
effective. There were no changes in the Corporation's internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the Corporation's most recent fiscal
quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.
* * * * * * *
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(a) There were no material legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine
litigation incidental to the business, to which the Corporation, or its
principal subsidiaries, became a party during the quarter ended June 30,
2004, or subsequent thereto, but before the filing of this report.
* * * * * * * * *
ITEM 2(e). Purchases of Equity Securities
GM made the following purchases of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock during the
three months ended June 30, 2004:
(d)Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value)
of Shares
(c)Total Number (or Units)
of Shares (or that May Yet
(a) Total (b) Average Units)Purchased Be Purchased
Number of Price as Part of Under the
Shares (or Paid Publicly Plans
Units per Share Announced Plans or
Period Purchased) (or Unit) or Program Programs
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April 1 to
April 30 2,207 $49.38 NA NA
May 1 to May 31 527 $42.63 NA NA
June 1 to June 30 1,011 $47.34 NA NA
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Total 3,745 $47.85 NA NA
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
a) The annual meeting of stockholders of the Registrant was held on June 2,
2004.
At that meeting, the following matters were submitted to a vote of the
stockholders of General Motors Corporation:
2004 General Motors Annual Meeting
Final Voting Results
(Common Stock, $1-2/3 Par Value)
Proposal Voting Results
- -------- ---------------------
Votes Percent
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Item No. 1
Nomination and Election of Directors
The Judges subscribed and delivered a certificate reporting that the
following nominees for directors had received the number of votes* set opposite
their respective names.
Percy N. Barnevik For 449,892,523 97.4%
Withheld 11,859,760 2.6
John H. Bryan For 427,974,436 92.7
Withheld 33,777,847 7.3
Armando M. Codina For 449,981,360 97.5
Withheld 11,770,923 2.5
George M. C. Fisher For 429,910,161 93.1
Withheld 31,842,122 6.9
Karen Katen For 429,991,943 93.1
Withheld 31,760,340 6.9
Kent Kresa For 447,313,272 96.9
Withheld 14,439,011 3.1
Alan G. Lafley For 447,356,755 96.9
Withheld 14,395,528 3.5
Philip A. Laskawy For 450,049,994 97.5
Withheld 11,702,289 2.5
E. Stanley O'Neal For 441,301,510 95.6
Withheld 20,450,773 4.4
Eckhard Pfeiffer For 449,903,239 97.4
Withheld 11,849,044 2.6
G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. For 448,131,986 97.1
Withheld 13,620,297 2.9
In addition, 1,289 votes were cast 0.0
for each of the following:
John Chevedden, James Dollinger,
William Dean Fitzpatrick,
Lucy Kessler, John Lauve,
Louis Lauve III, Steve Mahac,
Erik Nielsen, Larry Parks,
Danny Taylor, William L. Walde,
William Woodward, M.D.
Item No. 2
A proposal for stockholders For 443,761,806 96.1
to ratify the selection by Against 9,381,402 2.0
the Audit Committee with Abstain 8,609,075 1.9
concurrence by the Board of
Directors of Deloitte &
Touche LLP as independent
public accountants for the
year 2004.
Item No. 3
A stockholder proposal to For 21,871,790 6.0
eliminate awarding, repricing, Against 334,744,414 91.0
or renewingstock options. Abstain 11,092,659 3.0
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Proposal Voting Results
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Votes Percent
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Item No. 4
A stockholder proposal to For 21,036,347 5.7
consider deleting all rights, Against 335,475,046 91.2
options, SARs, and severance Abstain 11,197,470 3.1
payments to top management
after expiration of existing
plans or commitments.
Item No. 5
A stockholder proposal to For 48,646,964 13.2
require an independent Against 308,215,225 83.8
director separate from the Abstain 10,846,674 3.0
chief executive officer to
serve as chairman of the
Board of Directors.
Item No. 6
A stockholder proposal that For 39,693,240 10.8
only strictly independent Against 316,927,931 86.2
directors are nominated Abstain 11,087,692 3.0
to key Board committees.
Item No. 7
A stockholder proposal that For 23,260,630 6.3
GM report by August 2004 Against 308,275,227 83.8
estimated total greenhouse Abstain 36,173,006 9.9
gas emissions from its products,
how GM will be competitive
in light of regulatory
requirements, and how GM can
reduce greenhouse gas
emissions from its vehicles.
Item No. 8
A stockholder proposal For 85,091,772 23.1
requesting stockholder Against 270,813,188 73.7
approval of future golden Abstain 11,803,903 3.2
parachutes for senior
executives, which would apply
to benefits exceeding 200%
of base salary and bonus.
Item No. 9
A stockholder proposal that For 29,543,362 8.0
senior executives and Against 327,226,001 89.0
directors hold throughout Abstain 10,939,500 3.0
their tenure at least half of
all GM shares obtained by
exercising stock options.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibit Page
Number Exhibit Name Number
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(31.1) Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer 37
(31.2) Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer 38
(32.1) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 39
(32.2) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 40
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
Nine reports on Form 8-K, were filed April 1, 2004, April 20, 2004* (2),
April 29, 2004, May 4, 2004, May 20, 2004, June 2, 2004, June 14, 2004*, and
June 16, 2004*(amendment) during the quarter ended June 30, 2004 reporting
matters under Item 5, Other Events, reporting certain agreements under Item 7,
Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information, and Exhibits.
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* This asterisk indicates Reports submitted to the Securities and Exchange
Commission which include information "furnished" pursuant to Items 9 and 12 of
Form 8-K, which pursuant to General Instruction B of Form 8-K is not deemed to
be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The information furnished pursuant to Items 9 and 12 in such reports is not
subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
is not incorporated into this Report on Form 10-Q and GM does not intend to
incorporate these reports by reference into any filing under the Securities Act
or the Exchange Act.
* * * * * *
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: August 5, 2004 By: /s/PETER R. BIBLE
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(Peter R. Bible,
Chief Accounting Officer)
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