UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549-1004

Form 10-K

 

þANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the year ended December 31, 20092010

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 333-160471001-34960

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

(Exact Name of CompanyRegistrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

STATE OF DELAWARE 27-0756180

(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

300 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48265-3000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Company’sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code

(313) 556-5000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Title of Each Class

Name of Each Exchange on

which Registered

Common StockNew York Stock Exchange/Toronto Stock Exchange
4.75% Series B Mandatory Convertible Junior Preferred StockNew York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the companyregistrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes  ¨  No  þ

Indicate by check mark if the companyregistrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes  þ¨  No  ¨þ

Indicate by check mark whether the companyregistrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  ¨þ  No  þ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its company Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  ¨  No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the company’sregistrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  Yes  þ  No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the companyregistrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨  Accelerated filer  ¨  Non-accelerated filer  þ  Smaller reporting company  ¨

Do not check if smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the companyregistrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  ¨  No  þ

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (assuming only for purposes of this computation that directors and executive officers may be affiliates) was approximately $55.2 billion on December 31, 2010

As of MarchFebruary 15, 2010,2011 the number of shares outstanding of $0.01 par value common stock was 500,000,0001,560,743,059 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement related to the Annual Stockholders Meeting to be filed subsequently are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

 

 

 


General Motors Company was formed by the United States Department of the Treasury (UST) in 2009 originally as a Delaware limited liability company, Vehicle Acquisition Holdings LLC, and subsequently converted to a Delaware corporation, NGMCO, Inc. This company, which on July 10, 2009 acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of General Motors Corporation (363 Sale) and changed its name to General Motors Company, is sometimes referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (2009 10-K) for the periods on or subsequent to July 10, 2009 as “we,” “our,” “us,” “ourselves,” the “Company,” “General Motors,” or “GM,” and is the successor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes (Successor). General Motors Corporation is sometimes referred to in this 2009 10-K, for the periods on or before July 9, 2009, as “Old GM.” Prior to July 10, 2009 Old GM operated the business of the Company, and pursuant to the agreement with the SEC Staff, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements and related information of Old GM as it is our predecessor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes (Predecessor). On July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale, General Motors Corporation changed its name to Motors Liquidation Company, which is sometimes referred to in this 2009 10-K for the periods after July 10, 2009 as “MLC.” MLC continues to exist as a distinct legal entity for the sole purpose of liquidating its remaining assets and liabilities. Refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

We are a private company and were not previously subject to the filing requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We are a voluntary filer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We are filing an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 and a Registration Statement on Form 10 pursuant to an agreement with the SEC Staff, as described in a no-action letter issued to Old GM by the SEC Staff on July 9, 2009 regarding our filing requirements and those of MLC.

Prior to July 10, 2009 Old GM operated the business of the Company, and pursuant to the agreement with the SEC Staff, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements and related information of Old GM as it is our predecessor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes.

The 363 Sale resulted in a new entity, General Motors Company, which is the successor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes. Because we are a new reporting entity, our financial statements are not comparable to the financial statements of Old GM.


INDEX

 

     Page
PART I

Item 1.

 Business  1

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

  2226

Item 1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

  3139

Item 2.

 

Properties

  3239

Item 3.

 

Legal Proceedings

  3240

Item 4.

 

Removed and Reserved

  3543
PART II

Item 5.

 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

  3644

Item 6.

 

Selected Financial Data

  3947

Item 7.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  4149

Item 7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  117134

Item 8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  122142
 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

  122142
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

  123143
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

  124144
 

Consolidated Statements of Equity (Deficit)

  126146
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  128148
 

Note 1.

  

Nature of Operations

  128148
 

Note 2.

  

Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale

  128148
 

Note 3.

  

Basis of Presentation

  146167
 

Note 4.

  

Significant Accounting Policies

  147169
 

Note 5.

  

Acquisition and Disposal of Businesses

  160185
 

Note 6.

  

Marketable SecuritiesFinance Receivables, net

  163190
 

Note 7.

  

Securitizations

  165192
 

Note 8.

  

InventoriesMarketable Securities

  165193
 

Note 9.

Inventories

194

Note 10.

  

Equipment on Operating Leases, net

  166194
 

Note 10.11.

  

Equity in Net Assets of Nonconsolidated Affiliates

  167

Note 11.

Property, net

171195
 

Note 12.

  

GoodwillProperty, net

  173201
 

Note 13.

  

Intangible Assets, netGoodwill

  174202
 

Note 14.

  

Restricted CashIntangible Assets, net

  175203
 

Note 15.

  

Other AssetsRestricted Cash and Marketable Securities

  175204
 

Note 16.

  

Variable Interest EntitiesOther Assets

  176205
 

Note 17.

  

Variable Interest Entities

206

Note 18.

Accrued Expenses,Liabilities, Other Liabilities and Deferred Income Taxes

  180211
 

Note 18.19.

  

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

  181212
 

Note 19.20.

  

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

  192220
 

Note 20.21.

  

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management

  217246
 

Note 21.22.

  

Commitments and Contingencies

  224

Note 22.

Income Taxes

233253
 

Note 23.

  

Income Taxes

263

Note 24.

Fair Value Measurements

  241269
 

Note 24.25.

  

Restructuring and Other Initiatives

  245

Note 25.

Impairments

249275
 

Note 26.

  

Other ExpensesImpairments

  255280
 

Note 27.

Other Automotive Expenses, net

283

Note 28.

Interest Income and Other Non-Operating Income, net

283

Note 29.

  

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Noncontrolling Interests

  255283
 

Note 28.30.

  

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

  258288
 

Note 29.31.

  

Stock Incentive Plans

  260290
 

Note 30.32.

  

Transactions with GMACAlly Financial

  267293
 

Note 31.33.

  

Transactions with MLC

  272297
 

Note 32.34.

  

Supplementary Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

  273

Note 33.

Segment Reporting

275

Note 34.

Supplemental Information for Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

282299
 

Note 35.

  

Subsequent EventsSegment Reporting

  282301


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Note 36.

Supplemental Information for Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

308

Item 9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

  285309

Item 9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

  285309

Item 9B.

 

Other Information

  287310
PART III

Item 10.

 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

  288311

Item 11.

 

Executive Compensation

  297311

Item 12.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

  326311

Item 13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

  327311

Item 14.

 

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

  328311
PART IV

Item 15.

 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule

  330312

Signatures

     323


CONFIDENTIAL

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART I

General Motors Company was formed by the United States Department of the Treasury (UST) in 2009 originally as a Delaware limited liability company, Vehicle Acquisition Holdings LLC, and subsequently converted to a Delaware corporation, NGMCO, Inc. This company, which on July 10, 2009 acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of General Motors Corporation (363 Sale) and changed its name to General Motors Company, is sometimes referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (2009(2010 10-K) for the periods on or subsequent to July 10, 2009 as “we,” “our,” “us,” “ourselves,” the “Company,” “General Motors,” or “GM,” and is the successor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes (Successor). General Motors Corporation is sometimes referred to in this 20092010 10-K, for the periods on or before July 9, 2009, as “Old GM.” Prior to July 10, 2009 Old GM operated the business of the Company, and pursuant to thean agreement with the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as described in a no-action letter issued to Old GM by the SEC Staff on July 9, 2009 regarding our filing requirements and those of MLC (as subsequently defined), the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements and related information of Old GM as it is our predecessor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes (Predecessor). On July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale, General Motors Corporation changed its name to Motors Liquidation Company, which is sometimes referred to in this 20092010 10-K for the periods after July 10, 2009 as “MLC.” MLC continues to exist as a distinct legal entity for the sole purpose of liquidating its remaining assets and liabilities.

Item 1.Business

Launch of the New General Motors

General Motors Company

Prior was formed by the UST in 2009, and prior to July 10, 2009, our business was operated by Old GM operated the business of the Company, and pursuant to the agreement with the SEC Staff, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements and related information of Old GM as it is our predecessor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes.GM. On June 1, 2009, Old GM and three of its domestic direct and indirect subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 (Chapter(the Chapter 11 Proceedings) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankruptcy Code) in the U.S.United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (Bankruptcy Court). On July 10, 2009, in connection with the 363 Sale, we, through certain of our subsidiaries, acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Old GM. MLC continues to exist as a distinct legal entity forGM in connection with the sole purpose of liquidating its remaining assets and liabilities.363 Sale closing.

Through our purchase of substantially all of the assets and assumption of certain liabilities of Old GM in connection with the 363 Sale, we have launched a new company with a strong balance sheet, a competitive cost structure, and a strong cash position, which we believe will enable us to compete more effectively with our U.S. and foreign-based competitors in the U.S. and to continue our strong presence in growing global markets. In particular, we acquired assets that included Old GM’s strongest operations, and we believe we will have a competitive operating cost structure, partly as a result of recent agreements with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and AgriculturalAgriculture Implement Workers of America (UAW) and Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW).

In addition the formation of General Motors Company comes withWe have a renewed vision to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles. In order to implement this renewed vision, a majority of our Board of Directors is comprised of directors that did not serve on Old GM’s Board of Directors, and we have recently appointed new executive leadership, including our CEO and CFO. We have also recently installed a smaller executive committee, which meets more frequently than prior leadership committees, resulting in faster decision making and increased accountability.

Our executive leadership and our employees are committed to:

 

Building our market share, revenue, earnings and cash flow with the goal of paying back in 2010 our loans from the UST and Export Development Canada (EDC), a corporation wholly-owned by the government of Canada;flow;

 

Improving the quality of our cars and trucks, while increasing customer satisfaction and overall perception of our products; and

 

Continuing to take a leadership role in the development of advanced energy saving technologies, including advanced combustion engines, biofuels, fuel cells, hybrid vehicles, extended-range-electric vehicles, and advanced battery development.

Public Offering

In November and December 2010 we consummated a public offering of 550 million shares of our common stock and 100 million shares of our Series B Preferred Stock and listed our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange and listed our Series B Preferred Stock on the New York Stock Exchange. We received net proceeds of $4.9 billion from the offering of the Series B Preferred Stock.

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General

We develop, produce and market cars, trucks and parts worldwide. We do soalso provide automotive financing services through General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (GM Financial).

Automotive

Our automotive operations meet the demands of our customers through our threefour automotive segments: General MotorsGM North America (GMNA), General MotorsGM Europe (GME) and General Motors, GM International Operations (GMIO) and GM South America (GMSA).

In the year ended December 31, 2009 we combined our vehicle sales data, market share data and production volume combine our data in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 with Old GM’s data in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 for comparative purposes.

Our total worldwide vehicle sales were 8.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2010. Total combined GM and Old GM worldwide vehicle sales in the year ended December 31, 2009 were 7.5 million. Old GM’s total worldwide vehicle sales were 8.4 million and 9.4 million in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007.December 31, 2008. Substantially all of the cars, trucks and parts are marketed through retail dealers in North America, and through distributors and dealers outside of North America, the substantial majority of which are independently owned.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 we completed the sale of Saab Automobile AB (Saab) in February 2010 and the sale of Saab Automobile GB (Saab GB) in May 2010 and have completed the wind down of our Pontiac, Saturn and HUMMER brands.

GMNA primarily meets the demands of customers in North America with vehicles developed, manufactured and/or marketed under the following corefour brands:

 

•     Buick

  

•     Cadillac

  

•     Chevrolet

  

•     GMC

The demands of customers outside North America are primarily met with vehicles developed, manufactured and/or marketed under the following brands:

 

•     Buick

  

•     Daewoo

  

•     Holden

  

•     Opel

•     Cadillac

  

•     GMC

  

•     Isuzu

  

•     Vauxhall

•     Chevrolet

      

At December 31, 20092010 we had equity ownership stakes directly or indirectly in entities through various regional subsidiaries, including GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. (GM Daewoo), Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd. (SGM), SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. (SGMW), and FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (FAW-GM) and SAIC GM Investment Limited (HKJV). In 2011 SGMW plans to commence sales under the Baojun brand. In January 2011 GM Daewoo announced it will be changing its name to GM Korea and will sell most of its cars under the Chevrolet brand. These companies design, manufacture and market vehicles under the following brands:

 

•     Buick

  

•     Daewoo

  

•     GMC

  

•     Jiefang

•     Cadillac

  

•     FAW

  

•     Holden

  

•     Wuling

•     Chevrolet

      

In addition to the products we sell to our dealers for consumer retail sales, we also sell cars and trucks to fleet customers, including daily rental car companies, commercial fleet customers, leasing companies and governments. SalesWe sell vehicles to fleet customers are completeddirectly or through our network of dealers and in some cases directly by us.dealers. Our retail and fleet customers can obtain a wide range of aftersale vehicle services and products through our dealer network, such as maintenance, light repairs, collision repairs, vehicle accessories and extended service warranties.

Brand RationalizationCONFIDENTIAL

We have focused our resources in the U.S. on four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. As a result, we have sold our Saab brand and announced plans to phase out our Pontiac, Saturn and HUMMER brands. In connection with the rationalization of our brands, there is no planned investment for Pontiac, and the brand is expected to be phased out by the end of 2010.

Saturn

In September 2009 we decided to wind-down the Saturn brand and dealership network in accordance with the deferred termination agreements that Saturn dealers have signed with us. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Brand Rationalization” for a further discussion on the Saturn disposition.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

HUMMERAutomotive Financing

In February 2010 we announced that Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd. (Tengzhong), was unable to complete the acquisition of HUMMER and that we would proceed to wind down the HUMMER brand. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Brand Rationalization” for a further discussion on the HUMMER disposition.

Saab

In FebruaryOn October 1, 2010 we completed the saleacquisition of SaabAmeriCredit Corp. (AmeriCredit) for cash of approximately $3.5 billion and changed its name to Spyker Cars NV. ReferGeneral Motors Financial Company, Inc.

GM Financial is a leading automotive finance company that has been operating since 1992. GM Financial purchases automobile finance contracts for new and used vehicles purchased by consumers primarily from franchised and select independent dealerships. GM Financial predominantly offers financing to “Management’s Discussionconsumers who are typically unable to obtain financing from more traditional sources. The typical borrower has experienced prior credit difficulties or has limited credit history and Analysisgenerally has a credit bureau score ranging from 500 through 700. GM Financial services its loan portfolio at regional centers using automated loan servicing and collection systems. Since GM Financial provides financing in a relatively high-risk market, it expects to sustain a higher level of credit losses than other more traditional sources of financing.

GM Financial Conditionfinances its loan origination volume through the use of credit facilities and Resultssecuritization trusts that issue asset-backed securities to investors. GM Financial retains an interest in these securitization trusts that are over collateralized, whereby more receivables are transferred to the securitization trusts than the amount of Operations – Brand Rationalization” for a further discussionasset-backed securities issued by the securitization trusts, as well as the estimated future excess cash flows expected to be received by GM Financial over the life of the securitization. Excess cash flows result from the difference between the finance charges received from the obligors on the Saab disposition.receivables and the interest paid to investors in the asset-backed securities, net of credit losses and expenses.

Opel/Vauxhall Restructuring ActivitiesExcess cash flows in the securitization trusts are initially utilized to fund credit enhancement requirements in order to attain specific credit ratings for the asset-backed securities issued by the securitization trusts. Once targeted credit enhancement requirements are reached and maintained, excess cash flows are distributed to GM Financial or, in a securitization utilizing a senior subordinated structure, may be used to accelerate the repayment of certain subordinated securities. In addition to excess cash flows, GM Financial receives monthly base servicing fees and collects other fees, such as late charges, as servicer for securitization trusts.

In FebruaryDecember 2010 GM Financial began offering a lease product in certain geographic areas through our franchised dealerships that targets consumers with prime credit bureau scores leasing new GM vehicles. GM Financial expects to begin offering a nationwide lease product targeting consumers with prime and sub-prime credit scores in 2011.

Competitive Position

Information in this 2010 10-K relating to our relative position in the global automotive industry is based upon the good faith estimates of management, and includes all sales by joint ventures on a total vehicle basis, not based on the percentage of ownership in the joint venture. Market share information in this 2010 10-K is based on vehicle sales volume.

The global automotive industry is highly competitive. The principal factors that determine consumer vehicle preferences in the markets in which we presentedoperate include price, quality, available options, style, safety, reliability, fuel economy and functionality. Market leadership in individual countries in which we compete varies widely.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 our plan forworldwide market share was 11.4%. Our vehicle sales volumes in the long-term viabilityyear ended December 31, 2010 are consistent with a gradual U.S. vehicle sales recovery from the negative economic effects of our Opel/Vauxhall operationsthe U.S. recession first experienced by Old GM in the second half of 2008.

In the year ended December 31, 2009 combined GM and Old GM worldwide market share was 11.6%. In 2009 the U.S. continued to be negatively affected by the economic factors experienced in 2008 as U.S. automotive industry sales declined 21.4% when compared to the German government. Our plan includes specific capital requirements, restructuring initiatives, estimated 12 product launchesyear ended December 31, 2008.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Old GM’s worldwide market share was 12.3%. In 2008 worldwide market share was severely affected by the recession in Old GM’s largest market, the U.S., and the recession in Western Europe. Tightening of the credit markets, increases in the next two yearsunemployment rate, declining consumer confidence as a result of declining household incomes and emphasis on alternative propulsion technologies. Referescalating public

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speculation related to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Opel/Vauxhall Restructuring Activities” forOld GM’s potential bankruptcy contributed to significantly lower vehicle sales in the U.S. These economic factors had a further discussionnegative effect on the Opel/Vauxhall operations long-term viability plan.U.S. automotive industry and the principal factors that determine consumers’ vehicle buying decisions. As a result, consumers delayed purchasing or leasing new vehicles which caused a decline in U.S. vehicle sales.

The following table summarizes the respective U.S. market shares in passenger cars and trucks:

   Years Ended December 31, 
   2010   2009   2008 

GM (a)

   18.8%     19.7%     22.1%  

Ford

   16.7%     15.9%     14.7%  

Toyota

   15.0%     16.7%     16.5%  

Honda

   10.4%     10.8%     10.6%  

Chrysler

   9.2%     8.8%     10.8%  

Nissan

   7.7%     7.3%     7.0%  

Hyundai/Kia

   7.6%     6.9%     5.0%  

(a)Market share data in the year ended December 31, 2009 combines our market share data in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 with Old GM’s market share data in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 for comparative purposes. Market share data in the year ended December 31, 2008 relates to Old GM.

Vehicle Sales

The following tables summarize total industry sales of new motor vehicles of domestic and foreign makes and the related competitive position (vehicles in thousands):

 

  Vehicle Sales(a)(b)
Years Ended December 31,
  Vehicle Sales (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
Years Ended December 31,
 
  2009  2008  2007  2010   2009   2008 
  Industry  Combined
GM and
Old GM
  Combined
GM and
Old GM as
a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old
GM
  Old GM as
a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old
GM
  Old GM as
a % of
Industry
  Industry   GM   GM as
a % of
Industry
   Industry   Combined
GM and
Old GM
   Combined
GM and
Old GM
as a % of

Industry
   Industry   Old
GM
   Old GM
as a % of

Industry
 

United States

                                    

Cars

                                    

Midsize

  2,288  518  22.7%  2,920  760  26.0%  3,410  884  25.9%   2,493     472     18.9%     2,288     518     22.7%     2,920     760     26.0%  

Small

  2,051  202  9.8%  2,547  328  12.9%  2,605  381  14.6%   2,047     171     8.4%     2,051     202     9.8%     2,547     328     12.9%  

Luxury

  778  69  8.8%  1,017  122  12.0%  1,184  157  13.3%   845     69     8.2%     778     69     8.8%     1,017     122     12.0%  

Sport

  253  85  33.7%  272  48  17.7%  372  68  18.2%   263     94     36.0%     253     85     33.7%     272     48     17.7%  
                                                      

Total cars

  5,370  874  16.3%  6,756  1,257  18.6%  7,571  1,489  19.7%   5,648     807     14.3%     5,370     874     16.3%     6,756     1,257     18.6%  
                              

Trucks

                                    

Utilities

  3,071  642  20.9%  3,654  809  22.1%  4,752  1,136  23.9%   3,632     778     21.4%     3,071     642     20.9%     3,654     809     22.1%  

Pick-ups

  1,404  487  34.7%  1,993  738  37.0%  2,710  979  36.1%   1,630     553     33.9%     1,404     487     34.7%     1,993     738     37.0%  

Vans

  583  68  11.7%  841  151  17.9%  1,119  219  19.6%   678     74     10.9%     583     68     11.7%     841     151     17.9%  

Medium Duty

  178  13  7.1%  259  26  10.0%  321  44  13.7%   189     4     1.9%     177     13     7.2%     259     26     10.0%  
                                                      

Total trucks

  5,238  1,210  23.1%  6,746  1,723  25.5%  8,902  2,377  26.7%   6,130     1,408     23.0%     5,236     1,210     23.1%     6,746     1,723     25.5%  
                              

Total United States

  10,608  2,084  19.6%  13,503  2,981  22.1%  16,473  3,867  23.5%   11,778     2,215     18.8%     10,607     2,084     19.7%     13,503     2,981     22.1%  

Canada, Mexico, and Other

  2,464  400  16.2%  3,064  585  19.1%  3,161  650  20.6%
                        

Canada, Mexico and Other

   2,666     410     15.4%     2,539     400     15.7%     3,065     585     19.1%  
                              

Total GMNA

  13,073  2,485  19.0%  16,567  3,565  21.5%  19,634  4,516  23.0%   14,444     2,625     18.2%     13,145     2,484     18.9%     16,567     3,565     21.5%  

GME

   18,952     1,662     8.8%     18,786     1,668     8.9%     21,968     2,043     9.3%  

GMIO

  32,358  3,326  10.3%  28,641  2,754  9.6%  28,173  2,672  9.5%   35,072     3,077     8.8%     28,258     2,453     8.7%     24,886     1,832     7.4%  

GME

  18,827  1,667  8.9%  21,968  2,043  9.3%  23,123  2,182  9.4%

GMSA

   5,160     1,026     19.9%     4,369     872     20.0%     4,449     920     20.7%  
                                                      

Total Worldwide

  64,257  7,478  11.6%  67,176  8,362  12.4%  70,929  9,370  13.2%   73,628     8,390     11.4%     64,559     7,477     11.6%     67,870     8,359     12.3%  
                                                      

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   Vehicle Sales (a)(b)
Years Ended December 31,
   2009  2008  2007
   Industry  Combined
GM and
Old GM
  Combined
GM and
Old GM as
a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old GM  Old GM as
a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old GM  Old GM as
a % of
Industry

GMNA

                  

United States

  10,608  2,084  19.6%  13,503  2,981  22.1%  16,473  3,867  23.5%

Canada

  1,482  254  17.2%  1,674  359  21.4%  1,691  404  23.9%

Mexico

  774  138  17.9%  1,071  212  19.8%  1,146  230  20.1%

Other

  208  7  3.5%  319  13  4.2%  325  16  4.8%
                        

Total GMNA

  13,073  2,485  19.0%  16,567  3,565  21.5%  19,634  4,516  23.0%
                        

GMIO

                  

China

  13,671  1,826  13.4%  9,074  1,095  12.1%  8,457  1,032  12.2%

Brazil

  3,141  596  19.0%  2,820  549  19.5%  2,463  499  20.3%

Australia

  937  121  12.9%  1,012  133  13.1%  1,050  149  14.2%

Middle East Operations

  1,053  117  11.1%  1,118  144  12.9%  1,276  136  10.7%

South Korea

  1,455  115  7.9%  1,215  117  9.7%  1,271  131  10.3%

Argentina

  517  79  15.2%  616  95  15.5%  573  92  16.1%

India

  2,240  69  3.1%  1,971  66  3.3%  1,989  60  3.0%

Colombia

  185  67  36.1%  219  80  36.3%  252  93  36.8%

Egypt

  204  52  25.6%  262  60  23.1%  227  40  17.5%

Venezuela

  137  49  36.1%  272  90  33.2%  492  151  30.7%

Other

  8,817  235  2.7%  10,061  325  3.2%  10,123  289  2.9%
                        

Total GMIO

  32,358  3,326  10.3%  28,641  2,754  9.6%  28,173  2,672  9.5%
                        

GME

                  

Germany

  4,049  382  9.4%  3,425  300  8.8%  3,482  331  9.5%

United Kingdom

  2,223  287  12.9%  2,485  384  15.4%  2,800  427  15.2%

Italy

  2,349  189  8.0%  2,423  202  8.3%  2,778  237  8.5%

Russia

  1,494  142  9.5%  3,024  338  11.2%  2,707  260  9.6%

France

  2,686  119  4.4%  2,574  114  4.4%  2,584  125  4.8%

Spain

  1,075  94  8.7%  1,363  107  7.8%  1,939  171  8.8%

Other

  4,951  455  9.2%  6,674  599  9.0%  6,832  632  9.2%
                        

Total GME

  18,827  1,667  8.9%  21,968  2,043  9.3%  23,123  2,182  9.4%
                        

Total Worldwide

  64,257  7,478  11.6%  67,176  8,362  12.4%  70,929  9,370  13.2%
                        

 

(a)Includes HUMMER, Saturn and Pontiac vehicle sales data.

(b)Our vehicle sales include Saab data through February 2010.

(c)Vehicle sales abovedata may include rounding differences.

(d)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at the time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

(e)GMNA vehicle sales primarily represent vehicles manufactured or sold under a GM brand orsales to the ultimate customer. GME, GMIO and GMSA vehicle sales primarily represent estimated sales to the ultimate customer. In countries where end customer data is not readily available other data sources, such as wholesale volumes, are used to estimate vehicle sales.

   Vehicle Sales (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
Years Ended December 31,
 
   2010   2009   2008 
   Industry   GM   GM as
a % of
Industry
   Industry   Combined
GM and
Old GM
   Combined
GM and
Old GM as
a % of
Industry
   Industry   Old
GM
   Old GM as
a % of
Industry
 

GMNA

                  

United States

   11,778     2,215     18.8%     10,607     2,084     19.7%     13,503     2,981     22.1%  

Canada

   1,583     247     15.6%     1,483     254     17.1%     1,674     359     21.4%  

Mexico

   848     156     18.3%     774     138     17.9%     1,071     212     19.8%  

Other

   235     7     3.2%     282     7     2.5%     320     13     4.2%  
                                    

Total GMNA

   14,444     2,625     18.2%     13,145     2,484     18.9%     16,567     3,565     21.5%  
                                    

GME

                  

United Kingdom

   2,293     290     12.7%     2,223     287     12.9%     2,485     384     15.4%  

Germany

   3,199     269     8.4%     4,049     382     9.4%     3,425     300     8.8%  

Italy

   2,160     170     7.9%     2,359     189     8.0%     2,423     202     8.3%  

Russia

   1,987     159     8.0%     1,511     142     9.4%     3,024     338     11.2%  

Uzbekistan

   149     145     97.1%     107     103     95.8%     108     20     18.8%  

France

   2,709     123     4.6%     2,685     119     4.4%     2,574     114     4.4%  

Spain

   1,115     100     8.9%     1,075     94     8.7%     1,363     107     7.8%  

Other

   5,341     406     7.6%     4,777     353     7.4%     6,566     579     8.8%  
                                    

Total GME

   18,952     1,662     8.8%     18,786     1,668     8.9%     21,968     2,043     9.3%  
                                    

GMIO (f)(g)

                  

China

   18,354     2,352     12.8%     13,745     1,826     13.3%     9,074     1,095     12.1%  

Australia

   1,036     133     12.8%     937     121     12.9%     1,012     133     13.1%  

South Korea

   1,556     127     8.1%     1,455     115     7.9%     1,215     117     9.7%  

Middle East Operations

   1,150     123     10.7%     1,053     117     11.1%     1,545     144     9.3%  

India

   3,016     110     3.7%     2,257     69     3.1%     1,971     66     3.3%  

Egypt

   249     68     27.2%     206     52     25.5%     262     60     23.1%  

Other

   9,712     164     1.7%     8,606     152     1.8%     9,807     217     2.2%  
                                    

Total GMIO

   35,072     3,077     8.8%     28,258     2,453     8.7%     24,886     1,832     7.4%  
                                    

GMSA

                  

Brazil

   3,515     658     18.7%     3,141     596     19.0%     2,820     549     19.5%  

Argentina

   665     109     16.3%     517     79     15.2%     616     95     15.5%  

Colombia

   254     85     33.6%     185     67     36.1%     219     80     36.3%  

Venezuela

   125     51     40.6%     137     49     36.1%     272     90     33.2%  

Other

   600     123     20.4%     389     81     20.9%     522     105     20.2%  
                                    

Total GMSA

   5,160     1,026     19.9%     4,369     872     20.0%     4,449     920     20.7%  
                                    

Total Worldwide

   73,628     8,390     11.4%     64,559     7,477     11.6%     67,870     8,359     12.3%  
                                    

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(a)Includes HUMMER, Saturn and Pontiac vehicle sales data.

(b)Our vehicle sales include Saab data through an owned distribution network. Under contractual agreements withFebruary 2010.

(c)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

(d)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at the time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

(e)GMNA vehicle sales primarily represent sales to the ultimate customer. GME, GMIO and GMSA vehicle sales primarily represent estimated sales to the ultimate customer. In countries where end customer data is not readily available other data sources, such as wholesale volumes, are used to estimate vehicle sales.

(f)Includes SGM joint venture vehicle sales in China of 1.0 million vehicles, SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales in China are includedof 1.3 million vehicles and HKJV joint venture vehicle sales in India of 110,000 vehicles in the vehicle sales and global market share above.year ended December 31, 2010. Combined GM and Old GM SGM joint venture vehicle sales in China included in theof 708,000 vehicles and combined GM and Old GM SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales and market share data above was 1.0in China of 1.1 million vehicles in the year ended 2009.December 31, 2009 and Old GM’sGM SGM joint venture vehicle sales in China included in theof 432,000 vehicles and Old GM SGMW joint venture vehicle sales and market share data above was 606,000 vehicles and 516,000in China of 647,000 vehicles in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007. Consistent with industry practice,December 31, 2008. We do not record revenue from our joint ventures’ vehicle sales information includes estimates of industry sales in certain countries where public reporting is not legally required or otherwise available on a consistent basis.sales.

 

(b)(g)Totals may include rounding differences.The joint venture agreements with SGMW (44%) and FAW-GM (50%) allow for significant rights as a member as well as the contractual right to report SGMW and FAW-GM vehicle sales in China as part of our global market share.

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Fleet Sales and Deliveries

The sales and market share data provided previously includes both retail and fleet vehicle sales. Fleet sales are comprised of vehicle sales to daily rental car companies, as well as leasing companies and commercial fleet and government customers. Certain fleet transactions, particularly daily rental, are generally less profitable than retail sales. As part of our pricing strategy, particularly in the U.S., we have improved our mix of sales to specific customers. In the accompanying tables fleet sales are presented as vehicle sales. A significant portion of the sales to daily rental car companies are recorded as operating leases under U.S. GAAP with no recognition of revenue at the date of initial delivery.

The following table summarizes estimated fleet sales and the amount of those sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales (vehicles in thousands):

 

  Years Ended December 31,  Years Ended December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007  2010   2009   2008 
  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Old GM  Old GM  GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old GM 

GMNA

  590  953  1,152   715     590     953  

GME

   534     540     769  

GMIO

  510  587  594   330     333     389  

GME

  540  769  833

GMSA

   217     177     198  
                     

Total fleet sales (a)

  1,640  2,309  2,579

Total fleet sales (a)(b)

   1,796     1,640     2,309  
                     

Fleet sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales

  21.9%  27.6%  27.5%   21.4%     21.9%     27.6%  

 

(a)Fleet sale transactionssales vary by segment and somecertain amounts are estimated.

(b)Fleet sales data may include rounding differences.

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The following table summarizes U.S. fleet sales and the amount of those sales as a percentage of total U.S. vehicle sales (vehicles in thousands):

 

   Years Ended December 31,
   2009  2008  2007
   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Old GM  Old GM

Daily rental sales

  307  480  596

Other fleet sales

  207  343  412
         

Total fleet sales

  514  823  1,008
         

Fleet sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales

      

Cars

  29.0%  34.8%  34.9%

Trucks

  21.6%  22.4%  20.5%

Total cars and trucks

  24.7%  27.6%  26.1%

Competitive Position

The global automotive industry is highly competitive. The principal factors that determine consumer vehicle preferences in the markets in which we operate include price, quality, available options, style, safety, reliability, fuel economy and functionality. Market leadership in individual countries in which we compete varies widely.

In the year ended 2009 combined GM and Old GM estimated worldwide market share was 11.6%. In 2009 the U.S. continued to be negatively affected by the economic factors experienced in 2008 as U.S. automotive industry sales declined 21.4% when compared to 2008. Despite this U.S. industry sales decline and the fact that the market share decreased from Old GM 2008 levels of 22.1%, combined GM and Old GM estimated U.S. market share of 19.6% was the highest among GM and Old GM’s principal competitors.

Old GM’s estimated worldwide market share was 12.4% and 13.2% in the years ended 2008 and 2007. In 2008 worldwide market share was severely affected by the recession in Old GM’s largest market, the U.S., and the recession in Western Europe. Tightening of the credit markets, increases in the unemployment rate, declining consumer confidence as a result of declining household incomes and

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escalating public speculation related to Old GM’s potential bankruptcy contributed to significantly lower vehicle sales in the U.S. These economic factors had a negative effect on the U.S. automotive industry and the principal factors that determine consumers’ vehicle buying decisions. As a result, consumers delayed purchasing or leasing new vehicles which caused a decline in U.S. vehicle sales.

The following table summarizes the respective U.S. market shares in passenger cars and trucks:

   Years Ended December 31,
   2009  2008  2007

GM (a)

  19.6%  22.1%  23.5%

Toyota

  16.7%  16.5%  15.9%

Ford

  15.9%  14.7%  15.2%

Honda

  10.8%  10.6%  9.4%

Chrysler

  8.8%  10.8%  12.6%

Nissan

  7.3%  7.0%  6.5%

Hyundai/Kia

  6.9%  5.0%  4.7%
   Years Ended December 31, 
   2010   2009   2008 
   GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old
GM
 

Daily rental sales

   429     307     480  

Other fleet sales

   195     207     343  
               

Total fleet sales (a)

   624     514     823  
               

Fleet sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales

      

Cars

   36.9%     29.0%     34.8%  

Trucks

   23.2%     21.6%     22.4%  

Total cars and trucks

   28.2%     24.7%     27.6%  

 

(a)Market shareFleet sales data in the year ended 2009 combines our market share data in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 with Old GM’s market share data in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 for comparative purposes. Market share data in the years ended 2008 and 2007 relate to Old GM.may include rounding differences.

Product Pricing

A number of methods are used to promote our products, including the use of dealer, retail and fleet incentives such as customer rebates and finance rate support. The level of incentives is dependent in large part upon the level of competition in the markets in which we operate and the level of demand for our products. In 2010,2011 we will continue to price vehicles competitively, including offering strategic and tactical incentives as required. We believe this strategy, coupled with improvedsound inventory management, will continue to strengthen the reputation of our brands and continue to improve our average transaction price.result in competitive prices.

Cyclical Nature of Business

In the automotive industry, retail sales are cyclical and production varies from month to month. Vehicle model changeovers occur throughout the year as a result of new market entries. The market for vehicles is cyclical and depends on general economic conditions, credit availability and consumer spending. In 20092010 the global automotive industry, particularly in the U.S., had not yet fully recovered from the negative economic factors experienced in 2008 and has continued to experience decreases in the total number of new cars and trucks sold and decreased production volume.2008.

Relationship with Dealers

Worldwide weWe market vehicles worldwide through a network of independent retail dealers and distributors. At December 31, 20092010 there were 5,6194,458 vehicle dealers in the U.S., 568465 in Canada and 263244 in Mexico.Mexico and other Central American locations. Additionally, there were a total of 14,31715,048 distribution outlets throughout the rest of the world. These outlets include distributors, dealers and authorized sales, service and parts outlets.

The following table summarizes the number of authorized dealerships:

 

  December 31,  December 31, 
  2009  2008  2007  2010   2009   2008 

GMNA

  6,450  7,360  7,835   5,167     6,450     7,360  

GME

   7,859     8,422     8,732  

GMIO

  5,895  5,510  5,150   6,053     5,784     4,362  

GME

  8,422  8,732  8,902

GMSA

   1,136     1,166     1,148  
                     

Total Worldwide

  20,767  21,602  21,887   20,215     21,822     21,602  
                     

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As part of achieving and sustaining long-term viability and the viability of our dealer network, we determined that a reduction in the number of GMNA dealerships was necessary. In determining which dealerships would remain in our network we performed analyses of volumes and consumer satisfaction indexes, among other criteria. Refer to the section of this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Specific Management Initiatives — U.S. Dealer Reduction” for a further discussion on our plan to reduce U.S. dealerships.dealer reduction.

We enter into a contract with each authorized dealer agreeing to sell to the dealer one or more specified product lines at wholesale prices and granting the dealer the right to sell those vehicles to retail customers from a GM approved location. Our dealers often offer more than one GM brand of vehicle at a single dealership. In fact, we actively promote this for several of our brands in a number of our markets in order to enhance dealer profitability. Authorized GM dealers offer parts, accessories, service and repairs for GM vehicles in the product lines that they sell, using genuine GM parts and accessories. Our dealers are authorized to service GM vehicles under our limited warranty program, and those repairs are to be made only with genuine GM parts. In addition, ourOur dealers generally provide their customers access to credit or lease financing, vehicle insurance and extended service contracts provided by GM Financial, Ally Financial, Inc., formerly GMAC, Inc. (GMAC) or its subsidiaries(Ally Financial) and other financial institutions.

Because dealers maintain the primary sales and service interface with the ultimate consumer of our products, the quality of GM dealerships and our relationship with our dealers and distributors are critical to our success. In addition to the terms of our contracts with our dealers, we are regulated by various country and state franchise laws that may supersede those contractual terms and impose specific regulatory requirements and standards for initiating dealer network changes, pursuing terminations for cause and other contractual matters.

Research, Development and Intellectual Property

Costs for research, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, and design and development activities relate primarily to developing new products or services or improving existing products or services, including activities related to vehicle emissions control, improved fuel economy and the safety of drivers and passengers.

The following table summarizes research and development expense (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor      Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Year Ended
December 31,
2007

Research and development expense

  $3,034     $3,017  $8,012  $8,081
   Successor       Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
       January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Research and development expense

  $6,962    $3,034       $3,017    $8,012  

Research

Overview

Our top priority for research is to continue to develop and advance our alternative propulsion strategy, as energy diversity and environmental leadership are critical elements of our overall business strategy. Our objective is to be the recognized industry leader in fuel efficiency through the development of a wide variety of technologies to reduce petroleum consumption. To meet this objective we focus on five specific areas:

 

Continue to increase the fuel efficiency of our cars and trucks;

 

Development ofDevelop alternative fuel vehicles;

 

Invest significantly in our hybrid and electric technologies;

 

Invest significantly in plug-in electric vehicle technology; and

 

ContinuedContinue development of hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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Fuel Efficiency

We and Old GM have complied with federal fuel economy requirements since their inception in 1978, and we are fully committed to meeting the requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) and compliance with other regulatory schemes, including the California CO2vehicle greenhouse gas emissions program. We anticipate steadily improving fuel economy for both our car and truck fleets. We are committed to meeting or exceeding all federal fuel economy standards in the 20102011 through 20152016 model years. We plan to achieve compliance through a combination of strategies, including: (1) extensive technology improvements to conventional powertrains; (2) increased use of smaller displacement engines and six speed automatic transmissions; (3) vehicle improvements, including increased use of lighter, front-wheel drive architectures; (4) increased hybrid offerings and the launch of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range in 2010;offerings; and (5) portfolio changes, including the increasing car/crossover mix and dropping select larger vehicles in favor of smaller, more fuel efficient offerings.

We are among the industry leaders in fuel efficiency and we are committed to lead in the development of technologies to increase the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines such as cylinder deactivation, direct injection, turbo-charging with engine downsizing, six speed transmissions and variable valve timing. As a full-line manufacturer that produces a wide variety of cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles, we currently offer 2013 models (2011 model year) obtaining 30 mpg or more in highway driving, more than any other manufacturer.driving.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

We have also been in the forefront in the development of alternative fuel vehicles, leveraging experience and capability developed around these technologies in our operations in Brazil. Alternative fuels offer the greatest near-term potential to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector, especially as cellulosic sources of ethanol become more affordable and readily available in the U.S. An increasing percentage

We currently offer 19 FlexFuel vehicles for the 2011 model year, estimated to be 40% of our U.S. vehicle sales, will be alternative fuel capable vehicles, estimated to increase from 17% in 2010 to 65% in 2014.

of operating on gasoline, E85 ethanol or any combination of the two. As part of an overall energy diversity strategy, we remain committed to making at least 50% of the vehicles we produce for the U.S. capable of operating on biofuels, specifically E85 ethanol, by 2012, assuming the appropriate infrastructure growth materializes. However, recent regulatory developments occurring in the fourth quarter of 2010 have altered our previous FlexFuel vehicle production goals beyond 2012. We are currently offer 17 FlexFuel models capableevaluating the effects of operating on gasoline, E85 ethanol or any combination of the two.these regulatory developments.

We are focused on promoting sustainable biofuels derived from non-food sources, such as agricultural, forestry and municipal waste. We are continuing to work with our two strategic alliances with cellulosic ethanol makersmakers: Coskata, Inc., of Warrenville, Illinois, and New Hampshire based Mascoma Corp. In October 2009, Coskata, Inc. opened its semi-commercial facility for manufacturing cellulosic ethanol and Mascoma Corp. has been making cellulosic ethanol at its Rome, New York, demonstration plant since late 2008.

We are also supporting the development of biodiesel, a clean-burning alternative diesel fuel that is produced from renewable sources. We currently approve the use of B5, which are certified biodiesel blends of up to 5%, inIn 2011 model year full-size pickups and vans, B20 capability is standard on our Duramax engine that we sell in the U.S. This6.6L turbo diesel engine. The Duramax diesel engine is available onin the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pick-up trucks,pickups and Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna fullsizeSavana full-size vans.

We have announced that Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered versions of the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans will be offered to fleet and commercial customers. We are currently accepting orders for the CNG cargo vans, and the Chevrolet KodiakLPG van cutaway models will begin production by the second quarter of 2011. The vans have specially designed engines for the gaseous fuels and GMC Top Kick commercial vehicles. B5 is also approved for all GM dieselscome direct to the customer with the fully integrated and warranted dedicated gaseous fuel system in Europe and Asia. We offer a special equipment option on the 6.6-liter Duramax for B20, a 20% biodiesel blend. The special equipment option is available on certain configurations of the GMC Savanna and Chevrolet Express Vans and the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy-Duty One-Ton Pick-ups. For the 2011 model year, B20 capability will be available on our 6.6L turbo diesel engine.place.

Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles

We are also investing significantly in multiple technologies offering increasing levels of vehicle electrification including hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles with extended-range technology. We currently offer seven hybrid models. We are also developingcontinue to develop plug-in

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hybrid electric vehicle technology (PHEV) andwhich includes the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera electric vehicles with extended range.range capabilities. We plan to invest heavily between 20102011 and 2012 to support the expansion of our electrified vehicle offeringofferings and in-house development and manufacturing capabilities of the enabling technologies-advancedadvanced batteries, electric motors and power control systems.

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We have multiple technologies offering increasing levels of vehicle electrification — hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle with extended range.

The highly capable GM Two-mode Hybrid system is offered with the automotive industry’s only hybrid fullsizefull-size trucks and sport utility vehicles: Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon and Yukon Denali, GMC Sierra, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade Platinum.

A PHEV, using a modified version of GM’sour Two-Mode Hybrid system and advanced lithium-ion battery technology, is scheduled to launch in 2012. The PHEV will provide low-speed electric-only propulsion, and blend engine and battery power to significantly improve fuel efficiency.

We have also announced that we plan to launch theThe Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability. For the first 25 to 50 miles, depending on terrain, driving technique, temperature and battery age, the Chevrolet Volt operates as a full-performance battery electric vehicle powered only by electricity. Once the battery is depleted, the Chevrolet Volt’s onboard engine generates the energy needed to power the vehicle over 300 additional miles on a full tank of premium fuel. Production of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt began in lateNovember 2010. The Chevrolet Volt is powered by electricity atarrived in dealerships in select U.S. geographic markets in December 2010, and we plan to have Chevrolet Volts available in all times and at all speeds. The Chevrolet Volt is designed to operate on battery power alone for up to 40 miles, after which an engine-generator will provide the electricity to power the electric drive unit. Advanced lithium-ion battery technology is the key enabling technology for the Chevrolet Volt. In January 2009 Old GM announced that it would assemble the battery packs for the Chevrolet Voltparticipating dealerships in the U.S. using cells supplied by LG Chem. Battery production began at our Brownstown Battery facility in January 2010.the end of 2011. A second electric vehicle with extended range, the Opel Ampera, is under development and scheduled to launch in Europe in late 2011.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

As part of our long-term strategy to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions we are committed to continuing development of our hydrogen fuel cell technology. We and Old GM have conducted research in hydrogen fuel cell development spanning the last 15more than 40 years, and we are the only U.S. automobile manufacturer actively engaged in all elements of the fuel cell development.propulsion system development in-house. Our Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicle demonstration programs, such as Project Driveway, are the largest in the world and have accumulated more than 1.21.7 million miles of real-world driving by consumers, celebrities, business partners and government agencies. More than 6,0006,500 individuals have driven the fuel cell powered Chevrolet Equinox, either in short drives, such as media or special events, or as part of Project Driveway. To date, their feedback has led to technology improvements such as extending fuel cell stack life and improvements in the regenerative braking system, which has also benefited our Two-Mode Hybrid vehicles, and improvements in the infrastructure of fueling stations for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. In addition, theThe knowledge gained during Project Driveway on the fuel cell itself has affected the development of the Chevrolet Volt battery as we are applying fuel cell thermal design knowledge to the Chevrolet Volt battery design. Project Driveway operates in Washington DCD.C. and California (including Los Angeles, Orange County and Sacramento) for the California Fuel Cell Partnership and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Project Driveway also operates in the New York Metropolitan area in Westchester County with expansion toand the greater New York City area due to recent openings ofwith hydrogen fueling stations at JFK International Airport and in the Bronx. Most Project Driveway participants drive Chevrolet Equinoxes for two months with the cost of fuel and insurance provided free in exchange for participant feedback. The Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles do not use any gasoline or oil and emit only water vapor. We have made significant progress on the fuel cell stack for a second-generation fuel cell vehicle, though we currently have no vehicle program approved.not approved such a program.

OnStar

Advancements in telematics (wireless voice and data) technology are demonstrated through our OnStar service. OnStar’s in-vehicle safety, security and communications service is the automotive industry’s leading telematics provider, available on more than 3040 of our 20102011 model year vehicles and currently serving approximately 5.5serves 6 million subscribers in the U.S., Canada and China. In China, OnStar increased in-vehicle telematics services to more than 170,000 subscribers. OnStar’s key services include: Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics and Hands-Free Calling. In May2010 we offered OnStar eNav, a feature of Turn-by-Turn Navigation, available through Google Maps. OnStar subscribers are able to search for and identify destinations using Google Maps and send those destinations to their vehicles. They can then access the destinations whenever they choose and receive OnStar Turn-by-Turn directions to the destination from wherever they are. Also in 2010, Chevrolet and OnStar unveiled the automotive industry’s first

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working smartphone application, which will allow Chevrolet Volt owners 24/7 connection and remote control of vehicle functions and OnStar features. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Chevrolet Volt from Motorola Droid, Apple iPhone and Blackberry Storm smartphones. It uses a real-time data connection to perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors.

In 2009 OnStar announced the development ofdeveloped an Injury Severity Prediction system based on the findings of a Center for Disease Control and Prevention expert panel. This will allowpanel which allows OnStar advisors to alert first responders when a vehicle crash is likely to have caused serious injury to the occupants. Data from OnStar’s Automatic Crash Response system will be used to automatically calculate the Injury Severity Prediction which can assist responders in determining the level of care required and the transport destination for patients. OnStar has

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also expanded its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of Remote Ignition Block. This will allow an OnStar Advisor to send a remote signal to a subscriber’s stolen vehicle to prevent the vehicle from restarting once the ignition is turned off. ThisWe believe that this capability will not only help authorities recover stolen vehicles, but can also prevent or shorten dangerous high speed pursuits.

Other Technologies

Other safety systems include the third generation of our StabiliTrak electronic stability control system. In addition to controlling brakesThe system maximizes handling and reducing engine power, the latest iterationbraking by using a combination of the system combines active front steering to turn the front wheels into the skid when the rear wheels lose traction.systems and sensors including anti-lock braking systems (ABS), traction control, suspension and steering. Our Lane Departure Warning System and Side Blind Zone Alert SystemSystems extend and enhance driver awareness and vision.

Refer to “Environmental and Regulatory Matters” for a discussion of vehicle emissions requirements, vehicle noise requirements, fuel economy requirements and safety requirements, which also affect our research and development activities.

Product Development

Our vehicle development activities are integrated into a single global organization. This strategy builtbuilds on earlier efforts to consolidate and standardize our approach to vehicle development.

For example, in the 1990s Old GM merged 11 different engineering centers in the U.S. into a single organization. In 2005, GM Europe Engineering was created, following a similar consolidation from three separate engineering organizations. At the same time, we and Old GM have grown our engineering operations in emerging markets in the Asia Pacific and Latin America/Africa/Middle East (LAAM) regions.

As a result of this process, product development activities are fully integrated on a global basis under one budget and one decision-making group. Similar approaches have been in place for a number of years in other key functions, such as powertrain, purchasing and manufacturing, to take full advantage of our global footprint and resources.

Under our global vehicle architecture strategy and for each of our nineten global architectures, we define a global architecture as a specific range of performance characteristics and dimensions supporting a common set of major underbody components and subsystems with common interfaces.

A centralized organization is responsible for many of the non-visible parts of the vehicle referred to as the architecture, such as steering, suspension, the brake system, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and the electrical system. This team works very closely with the global architecture development teams around the world, who are responsible for components that are unique to each brand, such as exterior and interior design, tuning of the vehicle to meet the brand character requirements and final validation to meet applicable government requirements.

We currently have nineten different global architectures that are assigned to regional centers around the world. The allocation of the architectures to specific regions is based on where the expertise for the vehicle segment resides, e.g., mini and small vehicles in Asia Pacific, compact vehicles in Europe and fullsize pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, midsize, vehiclescrossover, and crossoverrear-wheel drive vehicles in North America. We are engineering most of these global architectures to enable various electric propulsion systems, rather than having unique architectures for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, extended-range electric and electric vehicles.

The nineten global architectures are:

 

•      Mini

  

•      Rear-Wheel Drive and PerformanceMidsize Truck

•      Small

  

•      CrossoverSmall Sport Utility Vehicle

•      Compact

  

•      Midsize TruckCompact Sport Utility Vehicle

    Full and      Midsize

  

•      ElectricSmall Rear-Wheel Drive

•      Fullsize TruckMidsize Crossover

  

•      Large Rear-Wheel Drive

We plan to increase the volume of vehicles produced from common global architectures to more than 50% of our total volumes in 2015 from less than 17% today.

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Intellectual Property

We generate and hold a significant number of patents in a number of countries in connection with the operation of our business. While none of these patents by itself is material to our business as a whole, these patents are very important to our operations and continued technological development. In addition, weWe hold a number of trademarks and service marks that are very important to our identity and recognition in the marketplace.

Raw Materials, Services and Supplies

We purchase a wide variety of raw materials, parts, supplies, energy, freight, transportation and other services from numerous suppliers for use in the manufacture of our products. The raw materials are primarily comprisedcomposed of steel, aluminum, resins, copper, lead and platinum group metals. We have not experienced any significant shortages of raw materials and normally do not carry substantial inventories of such raw materials in excess of levels reasonably required to meet our production requirements. In 2009 the weakening of commodity prices experienced in the latter part of 2008 was generally reversed with prices returning to more historical levels by year end. In early 2010, our costs increased further as commodity prices increased faster than expected due to economic growth in China and speculative activity in the year ended 2009commodity markets. During the middle part of 2010 there was a slight leveling of commodity prices due to European sovereign debt issues and havingconcerns over a slowdown in China, but commodity prices have returned to steady price increases during the effectlast few months of increasing our costs. In a gradually recovering global economic climate, this shift is believed to be the result of speculative activity and the weakening of the U.S. Dollar combined with increased confidence and mild improvements in underlying demand.2010.

In some instances, we purchase systems, components, parts and supplies from a single source and may be at an increased risk for supply disruptions. Based on our standard payment terms with our systems, components and parts suppliers, we are generally required to pay most of these suppliers on average 47 days following deliveryreceipt with weekly disbursements.

Environmental and Regulatory Matters

Automotive Emissions Control

We are subject to laws and regulations regardingthat require us to control automotive emissions, including vehicle exhaust emission standards, vehicle evaporative emission standards and onboard diagnostic system (OBD) requirements, in the regions throughout the world in which we sell cars, trucks and heavy-duty engines.

North America

The U.S. federal government imposes stringent emission control requirements on vehicles sold in the U.S., and additional requirements are imposed by various state governments, most notably California. These requirements include pre-production testing of vehicles, testing of vehicles after assembly, the imposition of emission defect and performance warranties and the obligation to recall and repair customer owned vehicles that do not comply with emissions requirements. We must obtain certification that the vehicles will meet emission requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before we can sell vehicles in the U.S. and Canada and from the CARB before we can sell vehicles in California and other states that have adopted the California emissions requirements.

The EPA and the CARB continue to emphasize testing on vehicles sold in the U.S. for compliance.compliance with these emissions requirements. We believe that our vehicles meet currently applicablethe current EPA and CARB requirements. If our vehicles do not comply with the emission standards or if defective emission control systems or components are discovered in such testing, or as part of government required defect reporting, we could incur substantial costs related to emissions recalls.recalls and possible fines. We expect that new CARB and federal requirements will increase the time and mileage periods over which manufacturers are responsible for a vehicle’s emission performance.

The current EPA and the CARB emission requirements currently in place are referred to as Tier 2 and Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) II. The Tier 2 requirements began in 2004 and were fully phased-in by the 2009 model year, while the LEV II requirements began in 2004 and increase in stringency each year through the 2010 model year. Fleet-wide compliance with the Tier 2 and LEV II standards must be achieved based on a sales-weighted fleet average. President Obama has

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directed the EPA to review its vehicle emission standards, and if the EPA finds that more stringent emission regulations are necessary, to promulgate such regulations. The CARB is developing its next generation emission standards, LEV III,

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which will further increase the stringency of its emission standards. Based on discussions with the CARB staff, weWe expect the LEV III requirements to be adopted inas early as the second halffourth quarter of 20102011 and to applybe phased in beginning inwith the 2014 model year. California has also passed legislationBoth the EPA and the CARB have enacted a regulationregulations to control the emissions of greenhouse gases. Since we believe this regulation isthese regulations are effectively a form of fuel economy requirement, it isthey are discussed under “Automotive Fuel Economy.” In addition, both the CARB and the EPA have adopted more stringent standards applicable to heavy-duty trucks.

California law requires that a specified percentage11% of 2011 model year cars and certain light-duty trucks sold in the state must be zero emission vehicles (ZEV), such as electric vehicles or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. ThisThe requirement started at 10% for the 2005is based on a complex system of credits that vary in magnitude by vehicle type and model year and increased in subsequent years.year. Manufacturers have the option of meeting a portion of this requirement with partial ZEV credit for vehicles that meet very stringent exhaust and evaporative emission standards and have extended emission system warranties. An additional portion of the ZEV requirement can be met with vehicles that meet these partial ZEV requirements and incorporate advanced technology, such as a hybrid electric propulsion system meeting specified criteria. Beginning in 2012, an additional portion of the ZEV requirement can be met with PHEVs that meet the partial ZEV requirements and certain other criteria. We are complying with the ZEV requirements using a variety of means, including producing vehicles certified to the partial ZEV requirements. California recently adopted changes applicable to the 2012 and later model years that allow an additional portion of the ZEV requirements to be met with PHEVs, including E-REV’s such as the Chevrolet Volt, that meet partial ZEV requirements and other specified criteria. CARB has also announced plans to adopt, inas early as the second halffourth quarter of 2010, 20152011, 2018 model year and later requirements for ZEVs and PHEVs to achieve greenhouse gas as well as criteria pollutant emission reductions.reductions to help achieve the state’s long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals.

The Clean Air Act permits states that have areas with air quality compliance issues to adopt the California car and light-duty truck emission standards in lieu of the federal requirements. TenTwelve states, including New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Maryland and Washington,New Mexico, as well as the Province of Quebec, currently have these standards in effect. Maryland andeffect, although New Mexico havehas waived its requirements through 2016 effective January 2011. Arizona has adopted the California standards effective beginning in the 20112012 model year and Arizona’sDelaware has adopted those standards are effective beginning in the 20122014 model year. Additional states could also adopt the California standards in the future.

In addition to the exhaust emission programs previously discussed, advancedAdvanced OBD systems, used to identify and diagnose problems with emission control systems, have beenare required under U.S. federal, Canadian federal and California law since the 1996 model year.law. Problems detected by the OBD system have the potential of increasing warranty costs and the chance for recall. OBD requirements become more challenging each year as vehicles must meet lower emission standards and new diagnostics are required. Beginning with the 2004 model year, California has adopted more stringent and technically challenging OBD requirements that take effect from the 2008 through 2013 model years, including new design requirements and corresponding enforcement procedures, and weprocedures. We have implemented hardware and software changes to comply with these more stringent requirements. In addition, California adopted technically challenging new OBD requirements that take effect from the 2008 through 2013 model years.

The federal Tier 2 and Californiarequirements for evaporative emission LEV II requirements began phasing-in with the 2004 model year. The federal requirementsemissions are being harmonized with the California evaporative emission requirements beginning with a 2009 model year phase-in. California plans to further increase the stringency of its evaporative emission requirements as part of its LEV III rulemaking.

Vehicles equipped with heavy-duty engines are also subject to stringent emission requirements, and could be recalled, or fines could be imposed against us, should testing or defect reporting identify a noncompliance with these emission requirements. For the 2011 model year, certain gasoline and diesel-powered Chevrolet Silverados, GMC Sierra Pickups, Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans are classified as heavy-duty and subject to these requirements. We also certify heavy-duty engines for installation in other manufacturers’ products. The heavy-duty exhaust standards became more stringent in the 2010 model year. As permitted by EPA and CARB regulations, we are using a system of credits, referred to as Averaging Banking and Trading, to help meet these stringent standards. OBD requirements were first applied to heavy-duty vehicles beginning with the 2010 model year, which we are meeting with certain hardware and software changes.

Europe

In Europe, emissions are regulated by two different entities: the European Union (EU)Commission (EC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE). The EUEC imposes stringentharmonized emission control requirements on vehicles sold in all 27 EUEuropean

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Union (EU) Member States, and other countries apply regulations under the framework of the UN ECE. EU member statesMember States can give tax incentives to automobile manufacturers for vehicles which meet emission standards earlier than the compliance date. This can result in specific market requirements for automobile manufacturers to introduce technology earlier than is required for compliance with the EUEC emission standards. The current EUEC requirements include type approval of preproduction testing of vehicles, testing of vehicles after assembly and the obligation to recall and repair customer owned vehicles that do not comply with emissions requirements. EUEC and UN ECE requirements are equivalent in terms of stringency and implementation. We must demonstrate that vehicles will meet emission requirements in witness tests and obtain type approval from an approval authority before we can sell vehicles in the EU.EU Member States.

Emission requirements in Europe will become even more stringent in the future. A new level of exhaust emission standards for cars and light-duty trucks, Euro 5 standards, werewas applied in September 2009, while stricter Euro 6 standards are expected towill apply beginning in 2014. The OBD requirements associated with these new standards will become more challenging as well. The new

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European emission standards focus particularly on reducing emissions from diesel vehicles. Diesel vehicles have become important in the European marketplace, where they encompass 50% of the market share. The new requirements will require additional technologies and further increase the cost of diesel engines, which currently cost more than gasoline engines. To comply with Euro 6, we expect that technologieswe will need to be implementedimplement technologies which are identical to those being developed to meet U.S. emission standards. The technologies available today are not cost effective and would therefore not be suitable for the European market for smallsmall- and midsizemid-size diesel vehicles, which typically are under high cost pressure. Further,Certain measures to reduce exhaust pollutant emissions have detrimental effects on vehicle fuel economy, which drives additional technology cost to maintain fuel economy.

In the long-term, notwithstanding the already low vehicle emissions in Europe, regulatory discussions in Europe are expected to continue. Regulators will continue to refine the testing requirements addressing issues such as test cycle, durability, OBD, in-service conformity and off-cycle emissions.

International Operations

Within the Asia Pacific region,In our international operations, our vehicles are subject to a broad range of vehicle emission laws and regulations. China has implemented European emission standards, with Euro 4 standards first applied in Beijing in 2008. Shanghai implemented Euro 4 standards with European OBD requirements for newly registered vehicles in November 2009 and other cities areEuro 4 standards came into effect nationwide in 2010 for new vehicle approvals and will come into effect beginning in 2011 for newly registered vehicles. Beijing is expected to implement the samerequire many elements of Euro 5 standards for newly registered vehicles in 2010. China plans to implement Euro 4 standards nationwide beginning in July 2010 for new vehicle type approvals and2012 with additional elements of Euro 5 standards being enforced beginning in July 2011 for newly registered vehicles. Since January 20092014. Nationwide implementation of Euro 5 is expected in 2013 or 2014. South Korea has implemented the following: (1) CARB emission Fleet Average Systemrequirements based on a sales-weighted fleet average with different application timings and levels of nonmethanicnon-methane organic gas (which is the sum of all organic air pollutants, excluding methane) targets for gasoline and liquefied petroleum gasLPG powered vehicles. In September 2009 South Korea implementedvehicles; (2) Euro 5 standards for diesel powered vehicles. South Korea has adopteddiesel-powered vehicles; (3) CARB standards for gasoline powered vehiclesgasoline-powered vehicles; and (4) EU regulations for diesel powereddiesel-powered vehicles for OBD and evaporative emissions. The senior representatives from each of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee has(ASEAN Committee) agreed that the major ASEAN countries of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore willwould implement Euro 4 standards infor gasoline and diesel powertrains, with the exception of Singapore which already requires Euro 4 for diesel powertrains. In April 2010 most of the ASEAN countries decided to postpone Euro 4 beyond 2012 although implementationwith the exception of OBD requirements is still under study. In India,Thailand. Since April 2010 India’s Bharat Stage IV emission standards will behave been required for new vehicle registrations in 1113 major cities and Bharat Stage III emission standards are required throughout the rest of India. Starting in 2013 EU OBD II will be required throughout India beginningimplemented for all Bharat Stage IV vehicles. Roadworthiness requirements in April 2010.13 major cities for Bharat Stage IV vehicles will commence in 2011. Japan sets specific exhaust emission and durability standards, test methods and driving cycles. In Japan, OBD is required with both EU and U.S. OBD systems accepted. All other countries in which we conduct operations within the Asia Pacific region either require or allow some form of EPA, EU or UN ECE style emission regulations with or without OBD requirements. In Russia, current emission regulations are equivalent to Euro 3 for cars and Euro 2 for commercial vehicles. The implementation of Euro 4 equivalent emission requirements for cars has been delayed to 2012. Euro 5 equivalent emission requirements for cars do not have an implementation date, but are expected to be implemented in 2015. Australia currently requires a Euro 4 equivalent emission standard and is currently considering the implementation of a Euro 5 equivalent emission standard.

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South America

In South America, some countries follow the U.S. test procedures, standards and OBD requirements and some follow the EU test procedures, standards and OBD requirements with different levels of stringency. In terms of standards, Brazil implemented national LEV standards, L5, which preceded Tier 2 standards in the U.S., for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in January 2009. Brazil has published new emission standards, L6, which are based on Euro 5 standards, for light diesel and gasoline vehicles. L6 standards for light diesel vehicles are to be implemented in January 2013,2012, which mandate OBD requirements for light diesel vehicles in 2015. L6 standards for light gasoline vehicles are to be implemented in January 2014 for new typesvehicles and January 2015 for all models. Argentina implemented Euro 4 standards starting with new vehicle registrations in January 2009 and is moving to Euro 5 standards in January 2012 for new vehicle typesvehicles and January 2014 for all models. Chile currently requires U.S. Tier 1 or Euro 3 standards for gasoline vehicles and U.S. Tier 2 Bin 8 or Euro 4 standards for diesel vehicles and has proposedapproved U.S. Tier 2 Bin 8 or Euro 4 standards for gasoline vehicles beginning in September 2010April 2011 and U.S. Tier 2 Bin 5 or Euro 5 standards for diesel vehicles beginning in September 2011. Other countries in the LAAMSouth America region either have adopted some level of U.S. or EU standards or no standards at all.

Industrial Environmental Control

Our operations are subject to a wide range of environmental protection laws including those laws regulating air emissions, water discharges, waste management and environmental cleanup. In connection with the 363 Sale we have assumed various stages of investigation for sites where contamination has been alleged and a number of remediation actions to clean up hazardous wastes as required by federal and state laws. Certain environmental statutes require that responsible parties fund remediation actions regardless of fault, legality of original disposal or ownership of a disposal site. Under certain circumstances these laws impose joint and several liability, as well as liability for related damages to natural resources.

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The future effect of environmental matters, including potential liabilities, is often difficult to estimate. Environmental reserves are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. This practice is followed whether the claims are asserted or unasserted. At December 31, 2010 our reserves for environmental liabilities were $195 million. The amountsamount of current reserves areis expected to be paid out over the periods of remediation for the applicable sites, which typically range from twofive to 30 years.

The following table summarizes the expensesexpenditures for site remediationsite-remediation actions, including ongoing operations and maintenance (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Site remediation expenses

  $3   $34  $94  $104
   Successor       Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
       January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Site remediation expenses

  $19    $3       $34    $94  

It is possible that such remediation actions could require average annual expenditures of $30 million over the next five years.

RemediationCertain remediation costs and other damages for which we ultimately may be responsible are not reasonably estimable because of uncertainties with respect to factors such as our connection to the site or to materials located at the site, the involvement of other potentially responsible parties, the application of laws and other standards or regulations, site conditions and the nature and scope of investigations, studies and remediation to be undertaken (including the technologies to be required and the extent, duration and success of remediation). As a result, we are unable to determine or reasonably estimate the total amount of costs or other damages for which we are potentially responsible in connection with theseall sites, although that total could be substantial.

To mitigate the effects our worldwide facilities have on the environment, we are committed to convert as many of our worldwide facilities as possible to landfill-free facilities. Landfill-free facilities send no manufacturing waste to landfills, waste isby either recycledrecycling or used to create energy.creating energy from the waste. As part of Old GM’sour commitment to reduce the environmental effect itsresulting from our worldwide facilities, had on the environment, Old GM had committedour goal was to convert half of itsour major global manufacturing operations to landfill-free facilities by 2010. ThisIn 2010 we achieved this

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goal with 76 landfill-free strategy translated, on an individual facility basis, to more than 70facilities, which is 52% of Old GM’s manufacturing operations worldwide. At July 10, 2009 we had acquired, in connection with the 363 Sale, 56 landfill-free manufacturing facilities worldwide.our worldwide facilities. At our landfill-free facilities, 97%over 96% of waste materials are recycled or reused and 3% is converted to energy at waste-to-energy facilities. We estimate that we recycled or reused over 21.9 million tons of waste materials were recycled or reused by us and Old GM in 2009 and estimate that 41,000we converted 38,800 tons of waste materials from us and Old GM in 2009 were converted to energy at waste-to-energy facilities.facilities in the year ended December 31, 2010. These numbers will increase as additional manufacturing sites reach landfill-free status.

We currently have not announced publicly any future targetsare continuing to reduce COimplement our global energy strategy with a goal to increase our green power purchases. Our web-based data collection and management system is an integrated application designed to monitor and measure energy use as well as calculate the related carbon dioxide (CO2 emission levels) emissions, including collecting and verifying energy, water, and other environmental data from our worldwide facilities; however, we are continuing to make significant progress in further reducing CO2 emission levels. Seven of our facilities in Europe are included in and comply witharound the European Emissions Trading Scheme, which is being implemented to meet the European Community’s greenhouse gas reduction commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.globe. We and Old GM reported in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative, the Carbon Disclosure Project, the EPA Climate Leaders Program and the Department of Energy (DOE) 1605(b) program since their inception. We are implementing and publicly reporting on various voluntary initiatives to reduce energy consumption andmanage our greenhouse gas emissions from our worldwide operations. In 2005 Old GM hadusing an integrated systems approach. This integrated systems approach includes a 2010 target of an 8% reduction in CO2 emissions from its worldwide facilities comparedgreenhouse gas reporting policy, global process to Old GM’s worldwide facilities 2005 emission levels. By 2008 Old GM had exceeded this target by reducing CO2 emissions from its worldwide facilities by 20% compared to 2005 levels.collect accurate data, internal and external targets and reporting progress against the established targets.

Automotive Fuel Economy

North America

The 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) provided for average fuel economy requirements for fleets of passenger cars built for the 1978 model year and thereafter. For the 2009 model year, our and Old GM’s domestic passenger car fleet achieved a Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) reporting is required for three separate fleets, domestically produced cars, imported cars and light-duty trucks. In 2010 car standards were fixed at 27.5 mpg while the light duty trucks standards were established using targets for various vehicle sizes and vehicle model sales volumes. The following table summarizes our estimated CAFE compliance standards and our projected compliance (in mpg):

   2010 Model Year (a)   2011 Model Year (b)(c) 
     Standard       GM       Standard       GM   

Domestic car

   27.5     30.6     30.0     31.0  

Import car

   27.5     34.0     28.2     30.2  

Light-duty truck

   22.9     25.4     22.7     22.7  

(a)Reported in our Official 2010 Mid-Model Year Automotive Fuel Economy Report to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

(b)Reported in our Official 2011 Pre-Model Year Automotive Fuel Economy Report to NHTSA.

(c)Beginning in 2011 all three fleet’s standards are reformed (i.e., based on vehicle size and vehicle model sales volumes).

In response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the EPA was directed to establish a new program to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for vehicles under the Clean Air Act. In April 2010 the EPA and the NHTSA issued a joint final rule to implement a coordinated national program consisting of 31.1 mpg, which exceedednew requirements for model year 2012 through 2016 light-duty vehicles that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act and improve fuel economy pursuant to the CAFE standards under the EPCA. These reform-based standards apply to 2012 through 2016 model year passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles (collectively, light-duty vehicles) and will require an industry wide standard of 27.5 mpg. The estimated CAFE for our 2010 model year domestic passenger cars is 30.335.5 mpg which would also exceed the 27.5 mpg standard applicable for that model year.

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Cars that are imported for sale in the U.S. are accounted for separately. For our and Old GM’s imported passenger cars, the 2009 model year CAFE was 30.3 mpg, which exceeded the requirement of 27.5 mpg. The estimated CAFE for our 2010 model year imported passenger cars is 34.5 mpg, which would also exceed the applicable requirement.

Fuel economy standards for light-duty trucks became effective in 1979. Startingby 2016. Our current product plan projects compliance with the 2008 model year,federal programs through 2016.

Environment Canada, an agency established to preserve and enhance the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) implemented substantial changes to the structurequality of the truck CAFE program, including reformed standards based upon truck size. Under the existing truck rules, reformed standards are optionalnatural environment and coordinate environmental policies and programs for the 2008 through 2010 model years. Old GM chose to complyCanadian federal government, implemented vehicle greenhouse gas standards that were harmonized with these optional reform-basedthe mandatory standards of the U.S. beginning with the 20082011 model year. Our and Old GM’s light-duty truck CAFE performance forThe Province of Quebec has indicated that it will align its vehicle greenhouse gas regulation to the 2009 model year was 23.7 mpg, which exceeds our and Old GM’s reformed requirement of 22.5 mpg. Our projected reform standard for light-duty trucks for the 2010 model year is 22.9 mpg and our projected performance under this standard is 23.7 mpg.Canadian federal government requirements once they are finalized.

In 2007 Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act, which directed NHTSA to modify the CAFE program. Among the provisions in the new law was a requirement that fuel economy standards continue to be set separately for cars and trucks that combined would increase to at least 35.0 mpg by 2020.

In addition, California has passed legislation (AB 1493) requiring the CARB to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles (which is the same as regulating fuel economy). This California program is currently established for the 2009 through 2016 model years. California needed a federal waiver to implement this program and was granted this waiver onin June 30, 2009.

Further, in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the EPA was directed to establish a new program to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for vehicles under the Clean Air Act. As a result, in September 2009 the EPA and the NHTSA issued a joint proposal to establish a coordinated national program consisting of new requirements for model year 2012 through 2016 light-duty vehicles that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act and improve fuel economy pursuant to the CAFE standards under the EPCA. These reform-based standards will apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles (collectively, light-duty vehicles) built in model years 2012 through 2016. The rule is to be finalized by April 2010. Our current product plan projects compliance with the federal and California programs through 2016.

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CARB has agreed that compliance with the EPA’s greenhouse gas emission standards willfederal program is deemed to be deemed compliantcompliance with the AB 1493 standardsCalifornia program for 2012 through 2016 model years. In the meantime, California’s program to regulate vehicle greenhouse gases is separately in effect for the 2009-20112009 through 2011 model years. The following table illustratessummarizes California’s program compliance standards and our projected compliance (in grams per mile CO2-equivalent):

 

  2009 Model Year  2010 Model Year  2011 Model Year  2009 Model Year   2010 Model Year   2011 Model Year 
  Standard  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Standard  GM(a)  Standard  GM(a)  Standard   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Standard   GM   Standard   GM (a) 

Passenger car and light-duty truck 1 fleet

  323  292  301  303  267  290   323     297     301     295     267     291  

Light–duty truck 2 + medium-duty passenger vehicle fleet

  439  413  420  387  390  394   439     414     420     384     390     379  

 

(a)Our performance projections for the 20102011 model year for the passenger car and light-duty truck 1 fleet as well as both fleets for the 2011 model year arecars is projected to be more than the standard. We are still projecting compliance in 2011 due to the allowed use of credits earned in previous years.

Europe

In Europe, the EUlegislation was passed legislation in December 20082009 to regulate vehicle CO2 emissions beginning in 2012. Based on a target function of CO2 to vehicle weight, each automobile manufacturer must meet a specific target based on the CO2 target value on this curve for each vehicle it sells, but with the ability tosales weighted fleet average across itstarget. This fleet in each year. Thisaverage requirement will be phased in with 65% of vehicles sold in 2012 required to meet this target, 75% in 2013, 80% in 2014 and 100% in 2015 and beyond. Automobile manufacturers can earn super-credits under this legislation for the sales volume of vehicles having a specific CO2 value of less than 50 grams CO2. This is intended to encourage the early introduction of ultra-low CO2 vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt and Opel/VauxhallOpel Ampera by providing an

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additional incentive to reduce the CO2 fleet average. Automobile manufacturers may gain credit of up to 7seven grams for eco-innovations for those technologies which improve real-world fuel economy but may not show in the test cycle, such as solar panels on vehicles. There is also a 5% credit for E85 flexible-fuelFlexFuel vehicles if more than 30% of refueling stations in an EU member stateMember State sell E85. Further regulatory detail is being developed in the comitology process, which develops the detail of the regulatory requirements through a process involving the European CommissionEC and member states.EU Member States. The legislation sets a target of 95 grams per kilometer CO2 for 2020 with an impact assessment required to further assess and develop this requirement. We have developed a compliance plan by adopting operational CO2 targets for each market entry in Europe.

In October 2009 the EUEuropean Commission adopted a proposal to regulate CO2 emissions from light commercial vehicles. The proposal is modeled after the CO2 regulation for passenger cars. It proposes that new light commercial vehicles meet a fleet average CO2 target of 175 grams per kilometer CO2 with a phase-in of compliance beginning with 75% of new light commercial vehicles by 2014, 80% by 2015 and 100% compliance by 2016. The manufacturer-specific CO2 compliance target will be determined as a function of the weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fuel (vehicle curb mass.weight). Flexibilities, such as eco-innovations and super credits, are part of the regulatory proposal as well. A long-term target for 2020 of 135g/km has been also proposed, to be confirmed in 2013 after an impact assessment in 2013.assessment. We are currently makingperforming an assessment of the effect of the proposal on our fleet of light commercial vehicles. The EU Commission’s proposal will now go through the legislative process with the European Parliament and European Council, during which we expect some modifications to be adopted.

AAn EC regulation has been adopted that will require low-rolling resistance tires, tire pressure monitoring systems and gear shift indicators by 2012. An additional EC regulation has been adopted that will require labeling of tires for noise, fuel efficiency and rolling resistance, affecting vehicles at the point of sale as well as the sale of tires in the aftermarket. Further, there are plans to introduce regulatory proposals regarding energy efficiency of air conditioning systems and

Seventeen EU Member States have introduced fuel economy meters.

Sixteen EU member states have introducedconsumption or CO2 based vehicle taxation schemes. Tax measures are within the jurisdiction of the EU member states.Member States. We are faced with significant challenges relative to the predictability of future tax laws and differences in the tax schemes and thresholds.

International Operations

In the Asia Pacific region,our international operations, we face new or increasingly more stringent fuel economy standards. In China, Phase 3 fuel economy standards are under development and maywill move from a vehicle pass-fail system to a curb-weight based, corporate fleet

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average scheme. Phase 3 fuel economy standards are expected to increase by 15% to 20%or more from the current Phase 2 targets and implementation is expected to beginbe phased in 2012. Phase 2 currently allows somefrom 2012 with full compliance required by 2015. Some relief for certain vehicle types and vehicles with automatic transmissions. It is unclear at this time if that relieftransmissions will be carried overapplied through 2015. In 2016 there will be one common standard for vehicles with either a manual or automatic transmission. China is also considering proposals to increase annual vehicle taxes, and to scale the tax rates to more heavily tax larger displacement engines beginning in Phase 3.2012. In Korea, new preliminary fuel economy/CO2 targets for 2012 through 2015 and beyond were announced last yearin September 2010 as part of the government’s low carbon/green growth strategy. These targets are planned to bebased on each vehicle’s curb weight, but in general are set at levels more stringent than fuel economy/CO2 targets in the U.S., but less stringent than fuel economy/CO2 targets in Europe. Phase-in is expected to beginThe proposed standards will be phased-in beginning in 2012 and finishfinishing in 2015 with manufacturers having the option to certify either on a fuel consumption basis or a CO2 emissions basis. Each manufacturer will be given a corporate target to meet based on an overall industry fleet fuel economy/CO2 average. Other aspects of the program being considered include credits, incentives, and penalties. LegislationIn January 2011 Korea announced the exemption level for compliance by small volume manufacturers as discussed in the Korea-U.S. and Korea-EU free trade agreement negotiations. Manufacturers with sales volumes of less than 4,500 units in 2009 will meet the new standardsmall volume manufacturer’s exemption and will be subject to less stringent requirements. Korea is expected to be completed byfinalize and promulgate the endnew fuel economy/CO2 regulation in the first quarter of 2010.2011. In Australia, the government is conducting an assessment of possible vehicle fuel efficiency measures including shifting from voluntary to mandatory standards and how any such move would align with the government’s policy response to climate change. Before the government makes any decisions on additional fuel efficiency measures, it will conduct an industry consultation. For the first time, India is expected to establish fuel economy norms based on weight and measured in CO2 emissions that will become mandatory sometime in 2011. Final targets2015. The Indian government is considering establishing voluntary limits in 2012, mandatory limits in 2015 with a 12.4% decrease from 2012 values and labeling requirements are still to be determined.a 13.0% drop from 2015 limits by 2020. In April 2009 automobile manufacturers in India began to voluntarily declare the fuel economy of each vehicle at the point of sale. In South Africa, CO2 emissions are not regulated, but a new CO2 emission tax went into effect for all new passenger cars in September 2010 with the exception of double cabbed light commercial vehicles, for which implementation is delayed until March 2011.

South America

In Brazil, governmental bodies and the Brazilian automobile makersmanufacturers association established in 2009, a national voluntary program for evaluation and labeling of light passenger and commercial vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. This voluntary program aims to increase vehiclesvehicle energy efficiency by labeling vehicles with fuel consumption measurements for urban, extra-urban and combined (equivalent to city and highway mpg measurements in the U.S.) driving conditions. We are and Old GM was engaged in this program along with other leading car manufacturers.

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Chemical Regulations

North America

SeveralIn the U.S., the EPA and several states have introduced regulations or legislation related to the selection and use of safer chemical alternatives, green chemistry and product stewardship initiatives.initiatives as have several provinces in Canada. These initiatives wouldwill give states broad regulatory authority in relation toover the use of certain chemical substances and potentially affect a manufacturer’sautomobile manufacturers’ responsibilities for vehicle life-cycle, responsibilities. For example, we expect California’s Green Chemistry regulations toincluding chemical substance selection for product development and manufacturing. Although vehicles may not specifically be finalized at the end of 2010. Currently, vehicles are not included in the scope of the regulations; however, if vehiclesregulations currently being developed, automotive sector effects are included in future revisedexpected because substances that comprise components may be included. These emerging regulations it couldwill potentially lead to increased product complexityincreases in cost and cost.supply chain complexity. California’s “Safer Alternatives for Consumer Products” was the first of these regulations although implementation requirements have been delayed beyond 2010.

Europe

In June 2007 the EU implemented its regulatory requirements to register, evaluate, authorize and restrict the use of chemical substances (REACH). TheThis regulation deals withrequires chemical substances produced with a production volumemanufactured in or imported into the EU in quantities of one metric ton or more per year are required to be registered with a newthe European Chemicals Agency.Agency before 2018. During REACH’s pre-registration phase, Old GM

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and our suppliers registered those substances identified by the regulation. REACH is to be phased in over a 10 year period from the implementation date.period. During the implementation phase, REACH will require ongoing action from manufacturers and importers of pure chemical substances, chemical preparations (mixtures), and articles. This will affect us, Original Equipment Manufacturersas an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), as well as our suppliers and other suppliers in the supply chain. Under REACH, substances of very high concern may either require authorization for further use andor may also be restricted in the future, whichfuture. This could potentially increase the cost of certain alternative substances that are used to manufacture vehicles and parts. In addition, ourparts or result in a supply chain disruption when a substance is no longer available to meet production timelines. Our research and development initiatives may be diverted to address future REACH requirements. WeIn order to maintain compliance, we are continually monitoring the implementation of REACH and its effect on our suppliers and the automotive industry to maintain compliance.industry.

Safety

New motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment sold in the U.S. are required to meet certain safety standards promulgated by the NHTSA. The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 authorized the NHTSA to determine these standards and the schedule for implementing them. In addition, in the case of a vehicle defect that creates an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety or if a vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment does not comply with a safety standard, the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 generally requires that the manufacturer is required to notify owners and provide a remedy. The Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act requires usWe are required to report certain information relating to certain customer complaints, warranty claims, field reports and lawsuitsnotices and claims involving property damage, injuries and fatalities in the U.S. and claims involving fatalities outside the U.S., as well as information concerning safety recalls and recallsother safety campaigns outside the U.S.

We are subject to certain safety standards and recall regulations in the markets outside the U.S. in which we operate. These standards often have the same purpose as the U.S. standards, but may differ in their requirements and test procedures. From time to time, other countries pass regulations which are more stringent than U.S. standards. MostMany countries require type approval while the U.S. and Canada require self-certification.

Vehicular Noise Control

Vehicles we manufacture and sell may be subject to noise emission regulations.

In the U.S., passenger cars and light-duty trucks are subject to state and local motor vehicle noise regulations. We are committed to designing and developing our products to meet these noise regulations. Since addressing different vehicle noise regulations established in numerous state and local jurisdictions is not practical, we attempt to identify the most stringent requirements and validate to those requirements. In the rare instances where a state or local noise regulation is not covered by the composite requirement, a waiver of the requirement is requested and to date nothe resolution of these matters has not resulted in significant cost has resulted from such a request.or other material adverse effects to us. Medium to heavy-duty trucks are regulated at the federal level. Federal truck regulations preempt all United States state or local noise regulations for trucks over 10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating.

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Outside the U.S., noise regulations have been established by authorities at the national and supranational level (e.g., EUEC or UN ECE for Europe). We believe that our vehicles meet all applicable noise regulations in the markets where they are sold.

While current noise emission regulations serve to regulate maximum allowable noise levels, proposals have been made to regulate minimum noise levels. These proposals stem from concern that vehicles that are relatively quiet, specifically hybrids, may not be heard by the sight-impaired. In the U.S., the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act was signed into law in January 2011 which requires NHTSA to study and then issue rulemaking on the minimum safe level of sound for hybrid and electrical vehicles. In Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has issued guidelines on the performance and nature of any external audible pedestrian alert system, if fitted to a vehicle. The UN ECE is evaluating the use of a version of the Japanese guideline as an interim measure, pending further study. We are committed to design and manufacture vehicles to comply with potential noise emission regulations that may come from these proposals.

Potential Effect of Regulations

We have establishedare actively working on aggressive near-term and long-term plans to develop and bring to market technologies designed to further reduce emissions, mitigate remediation expenses related to environmental liabilities, improve fuel efficiency, monitor and

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enhance the safety features of our vehicles and provide additional value and benefits to our customers. This is illustrated by our commitment to marketing more hybrid vehicles, our accelerated commitment to developdeveloping electrically powered vehicles, our use of biofuels in our expanded portfolio of flexible-fuelFlexFuel vehicles and enhancements to conventional internal combustion engine technology which have contributed to the fuel efficiency of our vehicles. In addition, theThe conversion of many of our manufacturing facilities to landfill-free status has shown our commitment to mitigate potential environmental liability. We believe that the development and global implementation of new, cost-effective energy technologies in all sectors is the most effective way to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate environmental liabilities.

Despite these advanced technology efforts, our ability to satisfy fuel economy, and CO2and other emissions requirements is contingent on various future economic, consumer, legislative and regulatory factors that we cannot control and cannot predict with certainty. If we are not able to comply with specific new fuel economy requirements, which include higher CAFE standards and state CO2requirements such as those imposed by the AB 1493 Rules, then we could be subject to sizeable civil penalties or have to restrict product offerings drastically to remain in compliance. Environmental liabilities, for which we may be responsible, for, are not reasonably estimable and could be substantial. In addition, violationsViolations of safety or emissions standards could result in the recall of one or more of our products. In turn, any of these actions could have substantial adverse effects on our operations, including facility idling, reduced employment, increased costs and loss of revenue.

Pension Legislation

We are subject to a variety of federal rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA) and the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), which govern the manner in which we fund and administer our pensions for our retired employees and their spouses. The Pension Protection Act of 2006PPA is designed, among other things, to more appropriately reflect the fair value of pension assets and liabilities in order to determine funding requirements. Under theThe Pension ProtectionRelief Act of 2006 we expect there will be no cash funding requirement2010 provides us with additional options to amortize any shortfall amortization base for our U.S. hourly and salaried qualified pension plans in 2010. We remeasure our U.S. pension plans atover seven years with amortization starting two years after the endelection of each year and for significant plan amendments, benefit modifications and related events. Based on preliminary asset returns, the year-to-date discount rate, assuming interest rates remain at current levels and pension fund assets earn 8.5% annually going forward,this relief or 15 years. While we maydo not need to make significantan election at this time, we expect to evaluate these options for the 2010 and 2011 plan years in the future. We do not have any required contributions in 2011. If we decide to elect one of these options, it could provide us with the U.S. pension plans in 2013flexibility to defer and beyond. We are currently analyzing our pensionpotentially reduce the size of any minimum funding strategies.requirements for future years. We also maintain pension plans for employees in a number of countries outside the U.S., which are subject to local laws and regulations.

Export Control

We are subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including those administered by the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury. In addition, mostMost countries in which we do business have applicable export controls. Our Office of Export Compliance and global Export Compliance Officers are responsible for working with our business units to ensure compliance with these laws and regulations. Non-U.S. export controls are likely to become increasingly significant to our business as we develop our research and development operations on a global basis. If we fail to comply with applicable export compliance regulations, we and our employees could be subject to criminal and civil penalties and, under certain circumstances, loss of export privileges and debarment from doing business with the U.S. government and the governments of other countries.

Significant Transactions

Public Offering

In November and December 2010 we consummated a public offering of 550 million shares of our common stock and 100 million shares of our Series B Preferred Stock and listed our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange and listed our Series B Preferred Stock on the New York Stock Exchange. We received net proceeds of $4.9 billion from the offering of the Series B Preferred Stock.

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Significant TransactionsPurchase of Series A Preferred Stock and Contributions to Pension Plans

In December 2010 we used proceeds received from our Series B Preferred Stock offering along with $1.2 billion cash on hand to purchase 84 million shares of our Series A Preferred Stock from the UST for a purchase price of $2.1 billion and make a $4.0 billion cash contribution to our U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans. In January 2011 we contributed 61 million shares of our common stock to our U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans valued at $2.2 billion for funding purposes. Refer to the section of this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition — Specific Management Initiatives” for additional information about the purchase of Series A Preferred Stock and contributions to U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans.

Secured Revolving Credit Facility

In October 2010 we entered into a five year, $5.0 billion secured revolving credit facility. While we do not believe that we will be required to draw on the secured revolving credit facility to fund operating activities, the facility is expected to provide additional liquidity and financing flexibility. Refer to the section of this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Secured Revolving Credit Facility” for additional information about the secured revolving credit facility.

Acquisition of AmeriCredit

On October 1, 2010 we completed the acquisition of AmeriCredit for cash of approximately $3.5 billion.

363 Sale

On July 10, 2009, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Old GM and three of its domestic direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the Sellers). The 363 Sale was consummated in accordance with the Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, as amended, (Purchase Agreement) between us and the Sellers, and pursuant to the Bankruptcy Court’s sale order dated July 5, 2009.2009 (Purchase Agreement). Refer to the section of this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale” for additional information about the 363 Sale.

In connection with the 363 Sale, the purchase price we paid to Old GM equaled the sum of:

A credit bid in an amount equal to the total of: (1) debt of $19.8 billion under Old GM’s UST Loan Agreement, plus notes of $1.2 billion issuedalso entered into a secured note agreement, as additional compensation for the UST Loan Agreement, plus interest on such debt Old GM owed as of the closing date of the 363 Sale; and (2) debt of $33.3 billion under Old GM’s DIP Facility, plus notes of $2.2 billion issued as additional compensation for the DIP Facility, plus interest Old GM owed as of the closing date, less debt of $8.2 billion owed under the DIP Facility;

The UST’s return of the warrants Old GM previously issued to it;

The issuance to MLC of 50 million shares (or 10%) of our common stock and warrants to acquire newly issued shares of our common stock initially exercisable for a total of 91 million shares of our common stock (or 15% on a fully diluted basis); and

Our assumption of certain specified liabilities of Old GM (including debt of $7.1 billion owed under the DIP Facility).

Under the Purchase Agreement, we are obligated to issue additional shares of our common stock to MLC (Adjustment Shares) in the event that allowed general unsecured claims against MLC, as estimated by the Bankruptcy Court, exceed $35.0 billion. The maximum Adjustment Shares equate to 2% (or 10 million shares) of our common stock. The number of Adjustment Shares to be issued is calculated based on the extent to which estimated general unsecured claims exceed $35.0 billionamended (VEBA Note Agreement) with the maximum number of Adjustment Shares issued if estimated general unsecured claims total $42.0 billion or more. We determined that it is probable that general unsecured claims allowed against MLC will ultimately exceed $35.0 billion by at least $2.0 billion. In that circumstance, under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, we would be required to issue 2.9 million Adjustment Shares to MLC as an adjustment to the purchase price.

At July 10, 2009 we accrued $113 million in Other liabilities and deferred income taxes related to this contingent obligation.

Agreements with the UST, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (New VEBA) and Export Development Canadaissued the notes thereunder (VEBA Notes) to the New VEBA in the principal amount of $2.5 billion on July 10, 2009. The VEBA Notes had an implied interest rate of 9.0% per annum and were scheduled to be repaid in three equal installments of $1.4 billion on July 15 of 2013, 2015 and 2017. In October 2010, we repaid in full the outstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of the VEBA Notes of $2.8 billion.

Agreements with UST and EDC

On July 10, 2009 we entered into a secured credit agreement with the UST (as amended, UST Credit AgreementAgreement) and assumed debt of $7.1 billion Old GM incurred under itsthe DIP Facility.Facility (as subsequently defined). Through our wholly-owned subsidiary General Motors of Canada (GMCL), we entered into an amended and restated loan agreement (Canadian Loan Agreement) with Export Development of Canada (EDC) and assumed a CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion when entered into) term loan maturing on July 10, 2015 (Canadian Loan). Proceeds of the DIP Facility of $16.4 billion were deposited in escrow, to be distributed to us at our request if certain conditions were met and returned to us after the UST Loans and the Canadian Loan were repaid in full. Immediately after entering into the UST Credit Agreement, we made a partial pre-payment due to the termination of the U.S. government sponsored warranty program, reducing the UST Loans principal balance to $6.7 billion. An amendment

In April 2010 we used funds from our escrow account to repay in full the UST Credit Agreement, as subsequently discussed, provides for quarterly payments of $1.0 billion beginning in December 2009. At March 31, 2010 the first two quarterly payments have been made reducing the UST Loans principal balance to $4.7 billion. We also entered into the VEBA Note Agreement and issued a note in the principaloutstanding amount of $2.5 billion (VEBA Notes) to the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (New VEBA).

We are required to prepay the UST Loans, VEBA Notes and Canadian Loan (as subsequently defined), in certain cases on a pro rata basis, in an amount equal to the net cash proceeds received from certain asset dispositions, casualty events, extraordinary receipts and the incurrence of certain debt. We can voluntarily repay all or a portion of the UST Loans or VEBA Notes at any time. Onceof $4.7 billion and GMCL repaid we cannot reborrow underin full the UST Credit Agreement.

The obligations under the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement are secured by substantially all of our assets, subject to certain exceptions, including our equity interests in certain of our foreign subsidiaries, limited in most cases to 65% of the equity interests of the pledged foreign subsidiaries due to tax considerations.

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Proceeds of the DIP Facility of $16.4 billion were deposited in escrow and will be distributed to us at our request if the following conditions are met: (1) the representations and warranties we made in the loan documents are true and correct in all material respects on the date of our request; (2) we are not in default on the date of our request taking into consideration thethen-outstanding amount of the withdrawal request; and (3) the UST, in its sole discretion, approves the amount and intended useCanadian Loan of the requested disbursement. Any unused amounts in escrow on June 30, 2010 are required$1.1 billion. Both loans were repaid prior to be used to repaymaturity. Following our repayment of the UST Loans and the Canadian Loan, on a pro rata basis. Any proceedsour remaining funds of $6.6 billion that were held in escrow

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became unrestricted. Refer to the escrow account after thesection of this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources — UST Loans and the Canadian Loan are repaid in full shall be returned to us.

On July 10, 2009 through our wholly-owned subsidiary General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL), we also entered into the amended and restated Canadian Loan Agreement with EDC, as a result of which GMCL has a CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion when entered into) term loan (Canadian Loan). An amendment to the UST Credit Agreement providesLoan” for quarterly payments of $192 million beginning December 2009. At March 31, 2010 the first two quarterly payments had been made reducing the Canadian Loan principal balance to $1.0 billion.

GMCL may voluntarily repay the Canadian Loan in whole or in part at any time. Once repaid, GMCL cannot reborrow under the Canadian Loan Agreement. We and 1908 Holdings Ltd., Parkwood Holdings Ltd., and GM Overseas Funding LLC, each of which is a Subsidiary Guarantor of GMCL, have guaranteed the Canadian Loan. Our guarantee of GMCL’s obligations under the Canadian Loan Agreement is secured by a lien on the equity of GMCL. Because 65% of our ownership interest in GMCL was previously pledged to secure the obligations under the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement, EDC received a first priority lien on 35% of our equity interest in GMCL and a second priority lien on the remaining 65%. With certain exceptions, GMCL’s obligations under the Canadian Loan Agreement are secured by a first lien on substantially all of its and the Subsidiary Guarantors’ assets, including GMCL’s ownership interests in the Subsidiary Guarantors and a portion of GMCL’s equity interests in General Motors Product Services Inc., a subsidiary of ours.

In November 2009 we signed amendments to the UST Credit Agreement and the Canadian Loan Agreement to provide for quarterly repayments ofadditional information about the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. Under these amendments, we agreed to make quarterly payments of $1.0 billion and $192 million to the UST and EDC, which began in the fourth quarter of 2009. Upon making such payments, equivalent amounts were released to us from escrow. In the event of an initial public offering of our equity, this payment schedule would be suspended. The remaining terms would remain unchanged versus the original agreement. Any funds remaining in our escrow account after repayment of the loans will be released to us.

Agreement with Delphi Corporation

In July 2009, we entered into the Delphi Master DispositionDistribution Agreement (DMDA) with Delphi Corporation (Delphi) and other parties. Under the DMDA, we agreed to acquire Delphi’s global steering business (Nexteer),Nexteer, which supplies us and other OEMs with steering systems and columns, and four domestic facilities that manufacture a variety of automotive components, primarily sold to us. We and several third party investors who held the Delphi Tranche DIP facilities (collectively the Investors) agreed to acquire substantially all of Delphi’s remaining assets through DIP HOLDCO, LLP, subsequently namedNew Delphi Automotive LLP (New Delphi). Certainand certain excluded assets and liabilities have been retained by a Delphi entity (DPH) to be sold or liquidated. In October 2009, we consummated the transaction contemplated by the DMDA with Delphi, New Delphi, Old GM and other sellers and other buyers that are party to the agreement, as more fully described in Note 5 to theour consolidated financial statements. Refer to “Item 7 — Management’sthe section of this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — StrategicSpecific Management Initiatives — Resolution of Delphi Master Disposition Agreement”Matters” for a description of the terms of the DMDA and related agreements.

Holding Company Merger

On October 19, 2009 we completed our holding company merger to implement a new holding company structure that is intended to provide greater financial and organizational flexibility. In connection with the merger, all of the outstanding shares of common stock and Series A Preferred Stock in our previous legal entity were exchanged on a one-for-one basis for new shares of our common stock and Series A Preferred Stock. These new securities have the same economic terms and provisions as the securities for which they were exchanged and are held by our securityholders in the same class evidencing the same proportional interest in us as the securityholders held prior to the exchange.

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In addition, in connection with the merger we entered into amended and restated warrant agreements and a Stockholders Agreement dated as of October 15, 2009, which are substantially identical to our prior warrant agreements and Stockholders Agreement dated as of July 10, 2009, respectively. Also in connection with the merger, GMCL entered into an amendment (Canadian Loan Amendment) to the Canadian Loan Agreement and we entered into an assignment and assumption agreement and amendment to the UST Credit Agreement and an assignment and assumption agreement and amendment to the VEBA Note Agreement. Refer to “Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities — Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities” for a further discussion on the merger.

Employees

At December 31, 20092010 we employed 217,000202,000 employees, of whom 151,000 (70%135,000 (67%) were hourly employees and 66,000 (30%67,000 (33%) were salaried employees. The following table summarizes worldwide employment by segment (in thousands):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor       Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2009
    Years Ended
December 31,
  December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009       December 31, 2008 
   2008  2007

GMNA(a)

  102   116  139

GMNA (a)

   96     103        118  

GME (b)

   40     50        54  

GMIO(c)

  61   70  68   32     34        38  

GME

  53   55  57

Corporate

  1   2  2

GMSA

   31     28        32  

GM Financial

   3               
                         

Total Worldwide

  217   243  266   202     215        242  
                         

U.S. — Salaried(d)

  26   29  34   28     26        30  

U.S. — Hourly(c)

  51   62  78   49     51        62  

 

(a)Includes additional 11,000 employees dueDecrease in GMNA primarily relates to restructuring initiatives in the acquisition of Nexteeryears ended December 31, 2010 and four domestic facilities from Delphi on October 6, 2009, of which 2,000 are U.S. salaried employees, 5,000 are U.S. hourly employees and 4,000 are employees located outside the U.S.2009.

 

(b)5,000 U.S. salariedDecrease in GME primarily relates to the sale of Saab, employees irrevocably acceptedlocated within Russia and Uzbekistan transferred from our GME segment to our GMIO segment and restructuring initiatives in Belgium, Germany, Spain and the 2009 Salaried Window Program (a voluntary program, subject to management approval, to reduce salaried headcount based on individual eligibility and employees elections made) option orUnited Kingdom in the GM severance program option.year ended December 31, 2010.

 

(c)13,000 U.S. hourlyGMIO reflects a reduction of 2,400 employees electeddue to participatethe sale of GM India in Old GM’s 2009 Special Attrition Programs, which were introduced in February and June of 2009 and offered cash and other incentives for individuals who elected to retire or voluntarily terminate employment.the year ended December 31, 2010.

(d)Includes employees in GMNA and Corporate.

Refer to Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on our salaried and hourly severance programs.

At December 31, 2009 52,0002010 49,000 of our U.S. employees (or 67%64%) were represented by unions, of which 50,00048,000 employees were represented by the UAW. In addition, manyMany of our employees outside the U.S. were represented by various unions. At December 31, 20092010, we had 388,000400,000 U.S. hourly and 118,000120,000 U.S. salaried retirees, surviving spouses and deferred vested participants.

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

The names and ages as of February 28, 2011 of our executive officers, and their positions and offices with General Motors are as follows:

Name and (Age)

Positions and Offices

Daniel F. Akerson (62)

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Stephen J. Girsky (48)

Vice Chairman, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Global Product Planning, and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

Christopher P. Liddell (52)

Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

Thomas G. Stephens (62)

Vice Chairman and Global Chief Technology Officer

Jaime Ardila (55)

GM Vice President & President, South America

Timothy E. Lee (60)

GM Vice President & President, International Operations

David N. Reilly (61)

GM Vice President & President, Europe

Mark L. Reuss (47)

GM Vice President & President, North America

Mary T. Barra (49)

GM Senior Vice President, Global Product Development

Michael P. Millikin (62)

GM Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Daniel Ammann (38)

GM Vice President, Finance and Treasurer

Selim Bingol (50)

GM Vice President, Global Communications

Nicholas S. Cyprus (57)

GM Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Joel Ewanick (50)

GM Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer

Terry S. Kline (49)

GM Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401 of Regulation S-K, between any of the officers named above, and there is no arrangement or understanding between any of the officers named above and any other person pursuant to which he or she was selected as an officer. Each of the officers named above was elected by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board to hold office until the next annual election of officers and until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or removal. The Board of Directors elects the officers immediately following each annual meeting of the stockholders and may appoint other officers between annual meetings.

Daniel F. Akerson was named Chief Executive Officer in September 2010 and Chairman in January 2011. He had been a member of our Board of Directors since July 2009 and served on the Finance and Risk Policy (Chair) and Audit Committees. Before joining GM, he was Managing Director and Head of Global Buyout of The Carlyle Group from July 2009 until August 2010 and Managing Director and Co-Head of the U.S. Buyout Fund from 2003 to 2009. Mr. Akerson previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of XO Communications, Inc. from 1999 to January 2003, Chairman of Nextel Communications from 1996 to 2001, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 1999.

Stephen J. Girsky was named Vice Chairman of Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Global Product Planning, and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain in February 2011. He had been Vice Chairman of Corporate Strategy and Business Development since March 2010. He had been a member of our Board of Directors since July 2009 and served on the Finance and Risk Policy and Public Policy Committees. Prior to joining GM, he served as Senior Advisor to the Office of the Chairman of our company from December 2009 to February 2010 and President of S. J. Girsky & Company an advisory firm, from January 2009 to March 1, 2010. From November 2008 to June 2009, Mr. Girsky was an advisor to the UAW. He served as President of Centerbridge Industrial Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Centerbridge Partners, L.P., a private investment firm, from 2006 to 2009. Prior to joining Centerbridge, Mr. Girsky was a special advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of Old GM from 2005 to June 2006. Mr. Girsky also served as lead director of Dana Holding Corporation (2008 to 2009). He has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Adam Opel GmbH since January 2010.

Christopher P. Liddell joined GM as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer in January 2010 and leads our financial and accounting operations on a global basis. Before joining GM, Liddell was CFO for Microsoft Corporation from May 2005 until December 2009, where he was responsible for leading their worldwide finance organization. Mr. Liddell had previously served as CFO at International Paper Company.

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Thomas G. Stephens was named Vice Chairman and Global Chief Technology Officer in January 2011. He had been associated with Old GM since 1969. Mr. Stephens had been Vice Chairman, Global Product Operations since December 2009, Vice Chairman, Global Product Development from July 2009 to December 2009 and Vice Chairman, Global Product Development for Old GM since April 2009. In January 2007, Mr. Stephens was appointed Group Vice President Global Powertrain and Global Quality and became Executive Vice President in March 2008. He was named Group Vice President for Global Powertrain in July 2001.

Jaime Ardila was named GM Vice President & President, South America, effective July 2010. He had been associated with Old GM since 1984. He had served as President and Managing Director of GM Mercosur since November 2007, with responsibility for operations in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Prior to this position, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GM Latin America, Africa and Middle East since March 2003.

Timothy E. Lee was named GM Vice President & President, International Operations in December 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1969. He had been Group Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Labor since October 2009. He was named GM North America Vice President, Manufacturing in January 2006. Mr. Lee became Vice President of Manufacturing of GM Europe, in 2002.

David N. Reilly was named GM Vice President & President, Europe in December 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1975. He had been Executive Vice President, GM International Operations since August 2009. He was appointed Group Vice President and President of GM Asia Pacific in July 2006 and had previously been President and Chief Executive Officer of GM Daewoo after leading our transition team in the formation of GM Daewoo beginning in January 2002. Mr. Reilly served as Vice President for Sales, Marketing, and Aftersales of GM Europe beginning in August 2001.

In December 2006 Mr. Reilly was charged with regard to certain alleged violations of South Korean labor laws. The criminal charges are based on the alleged illegal engagement of certain workers employed by an outsourcing agency in production activities at GM Daewoo, in which we own a majority interest. The charges were filed against Mr. Reilly in his capacity as the most senior GM executive in South Korea and the company’s Representative Director, who under South Korean law is the most senior member of management of a stock corporation, and is the person typically named as the individual respondent or defendant in any legal action brought against such company. These charges constitute a criminal offense under the laws of South Korea but would not constitute a criminal offense in the United States. Mr. Reilly filed a formal request for trial to defend against the charges and was acquitted on February 19, 2009. This judgment was subsequently overturned on December 23, 2010, and is currently under appeal.

Mark L. Reuss was named GM Vice President & President, North America in December 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1983. Before this appointment, he served briefly as Vice President of Engineering. He managed our operations in Australia and New Zealand as the President and Managing Director of GM Holden, Ltd., from February 2008 until July 2009. In October 2005, Reuss was appointed Executive Director of North America vehicle systems and architecture, and the following year, he was named Executive Director of global vehicle integration, safety, and virtual development. In June 2001 he was named Executive Director, Architecture Engineering and GM Performance Division.

Mary T. Barra was named GM Senior Vice President, Global Product Development in February 2011. She had been Vice President, Global Human Resources from July 2009 to December 2010 and associated with Old GM since 1980. Prior to this appointment she had been Vice President, Global Manufacturing Engineering since February 2008. She had been Executive Director, Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering since January 2005, with global responsibility for General Assembly; Controls, Conveyors, Robotics and Welding; Paint and Polymer, and Advanced Vehicle Development Centers; and Industrial Engineering, Global Manufacturing System Implementation, and Pre-Production Operations.

Michael P. Millikin was appointed GM Senior Vice President and General Counsel in February 2011, with overall global responsibility for the legal affairs of GM. He had been Vice President and General Counsel from July 2009 to January 2011 and associated with Old GM since 1977. Mr. Millikin was appointed Assistant General Counsel in June 2001 and became Associate General Counsel in June 2005. He is a member of the Board of Directors of GM Daewoo and the Supervisory Board of Adam Opel GmbH.

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Daniel Ammann was named GM Vice President, Finance and Treasurer of General Motors Company in April 2010. Before joining GM, he was Managing Director and Head of Industrial Investment Banking for Morgan Stanley, a position he held since 2004. During his 11 years at Morgan Stanley, he was instrumental in many high profile assignments spanning a variety of technology, service, and manufacturing clients.

Selim Bingol was appointed GM Vice President, Global Communications in March 2010, with overall responsibility for our global communications. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and senior partner with Fleishman-Hillard, where he specialized as a senior communications strategist to large international clients across diverse industries. He was Senior Vice President-Corporate Communications at AT&T Corporation from December 2004 until August 2007.

Nicholas S. Cyprus was named GM Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in August 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since December 2006, when he became Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Old GM, he was Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for the Interpublic Group of Companies from May 2004 to March 2006. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Cyprus was Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at AT&T Corporation.

Joel Ewanick was named Global Chief Marketing Officer in December 2010 and became GM Vice President in February 2011. Working in close collaboration with the regional presidents, he has responsibility for our brands globally, ensuring consistent representation for all brands. He had served as Vice President U.S. Marketing since joining GM in May, 2010. He previously served as Vice President of Marketing for Hyundai Motor America since February 2007. Prior to Hyundai Mr. Ewanick had been Director of Brand Planning for The Richards Group since June 2004.

Terry S. Kline was named GM Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer in October 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since December 2000. Previously Mr. Kline was the Global Product Development Process Information Officer and was responsible for coordinating product development process re-engineering activities and the implementation of associated information systems across our business sectors. From December 2004 until December 2007, he served as the Chief Information Officer for GM Asia Pacific.

Segment Reporting Data

Operating segment data and principal geographic area data for the year ended December 31, 2010 (Successor); July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (Successor); January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (Predecessor); and the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 and 2007(Predecessor) are summarized in Note 3335 to theour consolidated financial statements.

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Website Access to Our Reports

Our internet website address iswww.gm.com. www.gm.com.

Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act) are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).SEC.

In addition to the information about us and our subsidiaries contained in this 2009 Form 10-K, extensive information about us can be found on our website, including information about our management team, our brands and products andon our corporate governance principles.

principals. Our website, and information included in or linked to our website are not part of this 2010 Form 10-K. The public may read and copy the materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth100 F Street, N.W.,NE, Washington, DC 20549.

The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Additionally, the SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information. The address of the SEC’s website iswww.sec.gov.

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Item 1A.Risk Factors

We face a number of significant risks and uncertainties in connection with our operations. Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by the factors described below.

While we describe each risk separately, some of these risks are interrelated and certain risks could trigger the applicability of other risks described below. Also, the risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones that we may face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently do not consider significant, could also potentially impair, and have a material adverse effect on, our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our business is highly dependent on sales volume. Global vehicle sales have declined significantly from their peak levels, and there is no assurance that the global automobile market will recover in the near future or that it will not suffer a significant further downturn.

Our business and financial results are highly sensitive to sales volume, as demonstrated by the effect of sharp declines in vehicle sales on our and Old GM’s business in the U.S. since 2007 and globally since 2008 on our business.2008. Vehicle sales in the U.S. have fallen significantly on an annualized basis since their peak in 2007, and sales globally have shown steep declines on an annualized basis since their peak in January 2008. The deterioratingMany of the economic and market conditions that have drivendrove the drop in vehicle sales, including declines in real estate and equity values, rising unemployment, tightened credit markets, depressed consumer confidence and weak housing markets, may not improve significantly during 2010 and may continue past 2010 and could deteriorate further.to affect sales. Recent concerns over levels of sovereign indebtedness have contributed to a renewed tightening of credit markets in some of the markets in which we do business. Although vehicle sales began to recover in certain of our markets in the last quarter ofthree months ended December 31, 2009 and we expect that they will continue to recoverthe recovery has continued through December 31, 2010, the recovery in 2010,vehicle sales in certain of our markets, including North America, has been proceeding slowly and there is no assurance that anythis recovery in vehicle sales will continue.continue or spread across all our markets. Further, sales volumes may again decline more severely or take longer to recover than we expect, and if they do, our results of operations and financial condition will be materially adversely affected.

Our ability to change public perception of our company and products is essential to our ability to attract a sufficient number of consumers to consider our vehicles, particularly our new products, including cars and crossover vehicles,which is essential.critical to our ability to achieve long-term profitability.

Our ability to achieve long-term profitability depends on our ability to entice consumers to consider our products when purchasing a new vehicle. The automotive industry, particularly in the U.S., is very competitive, and our competitors have been very successful in persuading customers that previously purchased our products to purchase their vehicles instead as is reflected by our loss of market

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share over the past three years. We believe that this is due, in part, to a negative public perception of our products in relation to those of some of our competitors. Changing this perception, including with respect to the fuel efficiency of our products, as well as the perception of our company in light of Old GM’s bankruptcy and our status as a recipient of aid under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), will be critical.critical to our long-term profitability. If we are unable to change public perception of our company and products, particularlyespecially our new products, including cars and crossovers, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

Shortages of and volatility in the price of oil have caused and may have a material adverse effect on our business due to shifts in consumer vehicle demand.

Volatile oil prices in 2008 and 2009 contributed to weaker demand for some of Old GM’s and our higher margin vehicles, especially our fullsize sport utility vehicles, as consumer demand shifted to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, which provide lower profit margins and in recent years represented a smaller proportion of Old GM’s and our sales volume in North America. Fullsize pick-up trucks, which are generally less fuel efficient than smaller vehicles, represented a higher percentage of Old GM’s and our North American sales during 2008 and 2009 compared to the total industry average percentage of fullsize pick-up truck sales in those periods. Demand for traditional sport utility vehicles and vans also declined during the same periods. Any increases in the price of oil in the U.S. or in our other markets or any sustained shortage of oil, including as a result of political instability in the Middle East and African nations, could weaken the demand for such vehicles, which could reduce our market share in affected markets, decrease profitability, and have a material adverse effect on our business.

The pace of introduction and market acceptance of new vehicles is important to our success, and the frequency of new vehicle introductions and vehicle improvements may be materially adversely affected by reductions in capital expenditures.

Our continuedcompetitors have introduced new and improved vehicle models designed to meet consumer expectations and will continue to do so. Our profit margins, sales volumes, and market shares may decrease if we are unable to produce models that compare favorably

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to these competing models. If we are unable to produce new and improved vehicle models on a basis competitive with the models introduced by our competitors, including models of smaller vehicles, demand for our vehicles may be materially adversely affected. Further, the pace of our development and introduction of new and improved vehicles depends on our ability to implement successfully improved technological innovations in design, engineering, and manufacturing, which requires extensive capital investment. Any capital expenditure cuts in these areas that were made in the past or that we may determine to implement in the future to reduce costs and conserve cash could reduce our ability to develop and implement improved technological innovations going forward, which may materially reduce demand for our vehicles.

Our future competitiveness and ability to achieve cost reductions and to realize production efficiencies for our automotive operations is critical tolong-term profitability depends on our ability to returncontrol our costs, which requires us to profitability.successfully implement restructuring initiatives throughout our automotive operations.

We are continuing to implement a number of cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives in our automotive operations, including labor modifications and substantial restructuring initiatives for our North AmericanEuropean operations. Our future competitiveness depends upon our continued success in implementing these restructuring initiatives throughout our automotive operations, especially in North America. In addition, whileAmerica and Europe. While some of the elements of cost reduction are within our control, others such as interest rates or return on investments, which influence our expense for pensions, depend more on external factors, and there can be no assurance that such external factors will not materially adversely affect our ability to reduce our structural costs. Reducing costs may prove difficult due to our focus on increasing advertising and our belief that engineering expenses necessary to improve the performance, safety, and customer satisfaction of our vehicles are likely to increase.

The ability of our new executive management team to quickly learn the automotive industry and lead our company will be critical to our ability to succeed.

During the last six months we have substantially changed our executive management team. We have appointed a new Chief Executive Officer and a new Chief Financial Officer, both of whom have no outside automotive industry experience. We have also promoted from within many new senior officers in areas ranging from marketing to engineering. It is important to our success that the new members of the executive management team quickly understand the automotive industry and that our senior officers quickly adapt and excel in their new senior management roles. If they are unable to do so, and as a result are unable to provide effective guidance and leadership, our business and financial results could be materially adversely affected.

Failure of our suppliers, due to difficult economic conditions affecting our industry, to provide us with the systems, components, and parts that we need to manufacture our automotive products and operate our business could result in a disruption in our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business.

We rely on many suppliers to provide us with the systems, components, and parts that we need to manufacture our automotive products and operate our business. In recent years a number of these suppliers have experienced severe financial difficulties and solvency problems, and some have sought relief under the Bankruptcy Code or similar reorganization laws. This trend intensified in 2009 due to the combination of general economic weakness, sharply declining vehicle sales, and tightened credit availability that has affected the automotive industry generally. Suppliers may encounter difficulties in obtaining credit or may receive an opinion from their independent public accountants regarding their financial statements that includes a statement expressing substantial doubt about their ability to continue as a going concern, which could trigger defaults under their financings or other agreements or impede their ability to raise new funds.

When comparable situations have occurred in the past, suppliers have attempted to increase their prices, pass through increased costs, alter payment terms, or seek other relief. In instances where suppliers have not been able to generate sufficient additional revenues or obtain the additional financing they need to continue their operations, either through private sources or government funding, which may not be available, some have been forced to reduce their output, shut down their operations, or file for bankruptcy protection. Such actions would likely increase our costs, create challenges to meeting our quality objectives, and in some cases make it difficult for us to continue production of certain vehicles. To the extent we take steps in such cases to help key suppliers remain in business, our liquidity would be adversely affected. It may also be difficult to find a replacement for certain suppliers without significant delay.

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Increase in cost, disruption of supply, or shortage of raw materials could materially harm our business.

We use various raw materials in our business including steel, non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper, and precious metals such as platinum and palladium. The prices for these raw materials fluctuate depending on market conditions. In recent years, freight charges and raw material costs increased significantly.increased. Substantial increases in the prices for our raw materials increase our operating costs and could reduce our profitability if we cannot recoup the increased costs through increased vehicle prices. In addition, someSome of these raw materials, such as corrosion-resistant steel, are only available from a limited number of suppliers. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to

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maintain favorable arrangements and relationships with these suppliers. An increase in the cost or a sustained interruption in the supply or shortage of some of these raw materials, which may be caused by a deterioration of our relationships with suppliers or by events such as labor strikes, could negatively affect our net revenues and profitability to a material extent.

The pace of introductionWe operate in a highly competitive industry that has excess manufacturing capacity and market acceptance of new vehicles is important to our success and the frequency of new vehicle introductions may be materially adversely affected by reductions in capital expenditures.

Our competitors have introduced new and improved vehicle models designed to meet consumer expectations, and will continue to do so. Our profit margins, sales volumes and market shares may decrease if we are unable to produce models that compare favorably to these competing models. If we are unable to produce new and improved vehicle models on a basis competitive with the models introducedattempts by our competitors demand forto sell more vehicles could have a significant negative effect on our vehicle pricing, market share, and operating results.

The global automotive industry is highly competitive, and overall manufacturing capacity in the industry exceeds demand. Many manufacturers have relatively high fixed labor costs as well as significant limitations on their ability to close facilities and reduce fixed costs. Our competitors may respond to these relatively high fixed costs by attempting to sell more vehicles may be materially adversely affected. Further, the paceby adding vehicle enhancements, providing subsidized financing or leasing programs, offering option package discounts or other marketing incentives, or reducing vehicle prices in certain markets. Manufacturers in lower cost countries such as China and India have emerged as competitors in key emerging markets and announced their intention of exporting their products to established markets as a bargain alternative to entry-level automobiles. These actions have had, and are expected to continue to have, a significant negative effect on our developmentvehicle pricing, market share, and introduction of newoperating results, and improved vehicles depends onpresent a significant risk to our ability to successfully implement improved technological innovationsenhance our revenue per vehicle.

Our competitors may be able to benefit from the cost savings offered by industry consolidation or alliances.

Designing, manufacturing and selling vehicles is capital intensive and requires substantial investments in manufacturing, machinery, research and development, product design, engineering, technology and manufacturing,marketing in order to meet both consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. Large OEMs are able to benefit from economies of scale by leveraging their investments and activities on a global basis across brands and nameplates. If our competitors consolidate or enter into other strategic agreements such as alliances, they may be able to take better advantage of these economies of scale. We believe that competitors may be able to benefit from the cost savings offered by consolidation or alliances, which requires extensive capital investment. Any capital expenditure cuts in this area that we may determinecould adversely affect our competitiveness with respect to implement in the future to reduce costs and conserve cashthose competitors. Competitors could reduceuse consolidation or alliances as a means of enhancing their competitiveness or liquidity position, which could also materially adversely affect our ability to develop and implement improved technological innovations, which may materially reduce demand for our vehicles.business.

InadequateOur business plan and other obligations require substantial liquidity, and inadequate cash flow could materially adversely affect our financial condition and future business operations in the future.operations.

We will require substantial liquidity to support our business plan and meet other funding requirements. We expect total engineering and capital spending of $15.0 billion in 2011 as we continue to refresh and broaden our product portfolio, increase our sales, and develop advanced technologies, with continued substantial expenditures on engineering and capital spending in subsequent years. At December 31, 2010 we have debt maturities and capital lease obligations of $9.9 billion through 2015, which include GM Financial. We also anticipate continued expenditures to implement long-term cost savings and restructuring plans, satisfyincluding our obligations underOpel/Vauxhall restructuring plan. In addition to the UST Credit Agreement, continue capital spendingforegoing liquidity needs, we also have minimum liquidity covenants in our secured revolving credit facility, which require us to support product programsmaintain at least $4.0 billion in consolidated global liquidity and developmentat least $2.0 billion in consolidated U.S. liquidity. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of advanced technologies,Financial Condition and meet scheduled term debtResults of Operations — Liquidity and lease maturities, in each case as contemplated by our business plan. Capital Resources” for a further discussion of these liquidity requirements.

If our cashliquidity levels approach the minimum cashliquidity levels necessary to support our normal business operations, we may be forced to borrowraise additional funds at ratescapital on terms that may not be favorable, curtail engineering and capital spending, and reduce research and development and other programs that are important to the future success of our business. A reduction in engineering and capital and research and development spending would negatively affect our ability to meet planned product launches and to refresh our product line-up at the pace contemplated in our business plan. If this were to happen, our need for cash wouldfuture revenue and profitability could be intensified.negatively affected.

Although we believe that the funding we received in connection with our formation and our purchase of substantially all of MLC’s assets provides us withpossess sufficient liquidity to operate our business, in the near-term, our ability to maintain adequate liquidity inover the medium- and long-term will depend significantly on the volume, mix and quality of our vehicle sales and the continuing curtailment ofour ability to minimize operating expenses. Our liquidity needs are sensitive to changes in each of these and other factors.

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As part of our business plan, we have reduced compensation for our most highly paid executives and have reduced the number of our management and non-management salaried employees, and these actions may materially adversely affect our ability to hire and retain salaried employees.

As part of the cost reduction initiatives in our business plan, and pursuant to the direction of the Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation we have imposed salary reductions on(the Special Master), the form and timing of the compensation for our most highly paid executives and reduced benefits to a levelis not competitive with that we believe is significantly lower than offered by other major corporations. Furthermore, while we have repaid in full our indebtedness under the UST Credit Agreement, restrictsthe executive compensation and corporate governance provisions of Section 111 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), including the Interim Final Rule implementing Section 111 (the Interim Final Rule), will continue to apply to us for the period specified in the EESA and the Interim Final Rule. Certain of the covenants in the UST Credit Agreement will continue to apply to us until the earlier to occur of (1) us ceasing to be a recipient of Exceptional Financial Assistance, as determined pursuant to the Interim Final Rule or any successor or final rule, or (2) UST ceasing to own any direct or indirect equity interests in us. The effect of Section 111 of EESA, the Interim Final Rule and the covenants is to restrict the compensation that we can provide to our top executives and prohibitsprohibit certain types of compensation or benefits for any employees. At the same time, we have substantially decreased the number of salaried employees so that the workload is shared among fewer employees and in general the demands on each salaried employee are increased. Companies in similar situations have experienced significant difficulties in hiring and retaining highly skilled employees, particularly in competitive specialties. Given our compensation structure and increasing job demands, there is no assurance that we will continue to be able to hire and retain the employees whose expertise is required to execute our business plan while at the same time developing and producing vehicles that will stimulate demand for our products.

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Our plan to reduce the number of our retail channels and core brands and to consolidate our dealer network is likely tomay reduce our total sales volume mayand our market share and not createresult in the cost savings we anticipate and is likely to result in restructuring costs that may materially adversely affect our results of operations.anticipate.

As part of our business plan we will focus our resources in the U.S. on our four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. We completed the sale of Saab in February 2010 and Saab GB in May 2010, and have completed the current business plan also provides forwind down of our Pontiac, Saturn and HUMMER brands. We have recently completed the resolution of HUMMER in 2010. In conjunction with these brand eliminations, there is no planned investment for Pontiac,federal arbitration process concerning dealer reinstatement and therefore the brand will be phased out by the end of 2010. We will also be winding down the Saturn brand and dealership networks in accordance with the deferred termination agreements that Saturn dealersat December 31, 2010 we have signed with us. We also intend to consolidate our dealer network by reducingreduced the total number of our U.S. dealersdealerships to approximately 3,600 to 4,000 in the long term.4,500. We anticipate that this reduction in retail outlets, core brands, and dealers will result in costscost savings over time, but there is no assurance that we wouldwill realize all the savings expected. Based onWe also anticipate our experiencesales volume and the experiences of other companies that have eliminated brands, models and/or dealers, we believemarket share will increase over time, but it is also possible that our market share could decline in the short-term and beyond because of these reductions. In addition, executing the phase-out of retail channels andreductions in brands and the reduction in the number of our dealers will require us to terminate established business relationships. There is no assurance that we will be able to terminate all of these relationships, and if we are not able to terminate substantially all of these relationships we would not be able to achieve all of the benefits we have targeted. In December 2009 President Obama signed legislation giving dealers access to neutral arbitration should they decide to contest the wind-down of their dealership. Under the terms of the legislation we have informed dealers as to why their dealership received a wind-down agreement. In turn, dealers were given a timeframe to file for reinstatement through the American Arbitration Association. Under the law, decisions in these arbitration proceedings must generally be made by June 2010 and are binding and final. We have sent letters to over 2,000 of our dealers explaining the reasons for their wind-down agreements and over 1,100 dealers have filed for arbitration. In response to the arbitration filings we reviewed each of the dealer reinstatement claims filed with the American Arbitration Association. Our review resulted in over 600 letters of intent sent to dealers which upon compliance by the dealer, would result in reinstatementmay adversely affect our results of the dealership. We anticipate that negotiating these terminations on an individual basis through binding arbitration will require considerable time and expense and we would be required to comply with a variety of national and state franchise laws, which will limit our flexibility and increase our costs. Given the pendency of the arbitration process and the anticipated cost of negotiating terminations on an individual basis if dealers are granted reinstatement it is impossible for us to know at this point how many dealers will be in our network long-term or the cost of restructuring our dealership network.operations.

Our business plan contemplates that we restructure our operations in various European countries, but we may not succeed in doing so, and thatour failure to restructure these operations in a cost-effective and non-disruptive manner could have a material adverse effect on our business.business and results of operations.

Our business plan contemplates that we restructure our operations in various European countries, and we are actively working to accomplish this. We continue to work towards a restructuring of our German and certain other European operations. We are engaging in discussions with certain European governments regarding financial support for our European operations. We cannot be certain that we will be able to successfully complete any of these restructurings. In addition, restructurings,Restructurings, whether or not ultimately successful, can involve significant expense and disruption to the business as well as labor disruptions, which can adversely affect the business. Moreover, our decision to restructureThe restructuring of our European operations couldwill require us to invest significant additional funds particularly ifand require significant management attention. In September 2010 we are unablecommitted up to obtain financial support from European governments.$4.2 billion through an intercompany facility and equity commitments to fund this restructuring and Opel/Vauxhall’s ongoing cash requirements. We cannot assure you that any of our contemplated restructurings will be completed or achieve the desired results, and if we cannot successfully complete such restructurings, out of court, we may seekchoose to, or the directors of the relevant entity may be compelled to, or creditors may force us to, seek relief for our various European operations under applicable local bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or similar laws, where we may lose control over the outcome of the restructuring process due to the appointment of a local receiver, trustee, or administrator (or similar official) or otherwise and which could result in a liquidation and us losing all or a substantial part of our interest in the business.

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Our customers and dealers require financing to purchase a significant percentage of our global vehicle sales. Historically, GMAC has provided most of the financing for our dealers and a significant amount of financing for our customers. Due to conditions in credit markets particularly later in 2008, retail customers and dealers have experienced severe difficulty in accessing the credit markets. As a

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result, the number of vehicles sold or leased declined rapidly in the second half of 2008, with lease contract volume dropping significantly by the end of 2008. This had a significant effect on Old GM vehicle sales overall, since many of its competitors have captive finance subsidiaries that were better capitalized than GMAC during 2008 and 2009 and thus were able to offer consumers subsidized financing and leasing offers.

Similarly, the reduced availability of GMAC wholesale dealer financing (particularly in the second half of 2008), the increased cost of such financing and a limited availability of other sources of dealer financing due to the general weakness of the credit market, has caused and may continue to cause dealers to modify their plans to purchase vehicles from us.

Because of recent modifications to our commercial agreements with GMAC, GMAC no longer is subject to contractual wholesale funding commitments or retail underwriting targets. Therefore, there can be no assurance that GMAC will continue to provide adequate funding at competitive rates to ensure that financing for purchases of our vehicles by our dealers and customers will be consistent with the funding levels and competitive rates that have historically been available from GMAC.

The UST (or its designee) ownsOur U.S. defined benefit pension plans are currently underfunded, and our pension funding obligations could increase significantly due to a controlling interestreduction in us and its interests may differ from those of our other stockholders.

The UST beneficially owns a majority of our common stock on a fully diluted basis. As a result of its majority stock ownership interest and its role as a significant lender to us, the UST is able to exercise significant influence and control over our business if it elects to do so. This includes the ability to have significant influence and control over matters brought for a shareholder vote. To the extent the UST elects to exercise such influence or control over us, its interests (as a government entity) may differ from those of our other stockholders and it may influence matters including:

The selection and tenure and compensation of our management;

Our business strategy and product offerings;

Our relationship with our employees, unions and other constituencies; and

Our financing activities, including the issuance of debt and equity securities.

In the future we may also become subject to new and additional laws and government regulations regarding various aspects of our businessfunded status as a result of participation in the TARP program and the U.S. government’s ownership in (and financing of) our business. These regulations could make it more difficult for us to compete with other companies that are not subject to similar regulations. Refer to “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance — Stockholders Agreement” for further information.

The UST Credit Agreement and VEBA Note Agreement contain significant representations and affirmative and negative covenants that may restrict our ability and the abilitya variety of our subsidiaries to take actions management believes are important to our long-term strategy.

The UST Credit Agreement and VEBA Note Agreement contain representations and warranties, affirmative covenants requiring us to take certain actions and negative covenants restricting our ability to take certain actions. The affirmative covenants impose obligations on us with respect to, among other things, financial and other reporting to the UST (including periodic confirmation of compliance with certain expense policies and executive privileges and compensation requirements), use of proceeds of asset sales, maintenance of facility collateral and other property, payment of obligations, compliance with various restrictions on executive privileges and compensation and compliance with a corporate expense policy.

The negative covenants in the UST Credit Agreement generally apply to us and our U.S. subsidiaries that provided guarantees of our obligations under that agreement and restrict us with respect to, among other things, granting liens, distributions on capital stock, amendments or waivers of certain documents and entering into new indebtedness.

Compliance with the representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants contained in the UST Credit Agreement and VEBA Note Agreement could restrict our ability to take actions that management believes are important to our long-term

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strategy. If strategic transactions we wish to undertake are prohibited or inconsistent with, or detrimental to, our long-term viability, our ability to execute our long-term strategy could be materially adversely affected. In addition, monitoring and certifying our compliance with the UST Credit Agreement and VEBA Note Agreement requires a high level of expense and management attention on a continuing basis.

Even though we have made significant modifications to our obligations to the New VEBA, we are still obligated to contribute a significant amount of cash to fund the New VEBA in the future and cumulative dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock must be paid prior to any dividends or distributions to common stockholders.

Even though we have made significant modifications to our obligations to the New VEBA, we are still required to contribute a significant amount of cash to the New VEBA over a period of years. The amounts payable to the New VEBA include: (1) dividends payable on the 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the New VEBA in connection with the closing of the 363 Sale, which have a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share and accrue cumulative dividends at a rate equal to 9.0% per annum (payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15) if, as and when declared by our Board of Directors (the UST and Canada Holdings hold an additional 100 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock); and (2) payments on the VEBA Notes in three equal installments of $1.4 billion on July 15, 2013, 2015 and 2017. On or after December 31, 2014, we may redeem, in whole or in part, the shares of Series A Preferred Stock at the time outstanding, at a redemption price per share equal to the sum of: (1) $25.00 per share; and (2) subject to limited exceptions, any accrued and unpaid dividends. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain all of the necessary funding to fund our existing VEBA payment obligations on terms that will be acceptable to us. If we are unable to obtain funding from internal or external sources or some combination thereof on terms that are consistent with our business plan, we would have to delay, reduce or cancel other planned expenditures.

Our pension funding obligations may increase significantly due tofactors, including weak performance of financial markets, declining interest rates, investment decisions that do not achieve adequate returns, and its effect on plan assets.investment risk inherent in our investment portfolio.

Our future funding obligations for our U.S. defined benefit pension plans qualified with the IRS dependsInternal Revenue Service (IRS) depend upon the future performance of assets placed in trusts for these plans, the level of interest rates used to determine funding levels, the level of benefits provided for by the plans and any changes in government laws and regulations. Our employee benefit plans currently hold a significant amount of equity and fixed income securities. A detailed description of the investment funds and strategies is shown in Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements, which also describes significant concentrations of risk to the plan investments. Due to Old GM’s contributions to the plans and to the strong performance of these assets during prior periods, the U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans were consistently overfunded from 2005 through 2007, which allowed Old GM to maintain a surplus without making additional contributions to the plans. However, the funded status subsequently deteriorated due to significanta combination of factors. Adverse equity and credit markets reduced the market value of plan assets, while the present value of pension liabilities rose significantly in response to declines in financial marketsthe discount rate, the effect of separation programs and a deteriorationincreases in the valuelevel of our plan assets, as well aspension benefits and number of beneficiaries. This increase in beneficiaries was partially due to the coverageinclusion of additional retirees, including certain Delphi hourly employees,employees. As a result of these adverse factors, our U.S. defined benefit pension plans were underfunded on a U.S. GAAP basis by $12.4 billion at December 31, 2010.

The defined benefit pension plans are accounted for on an actuarial basis, which requires the selection of various assumptions, including an expected rate of return on plan assets and a discount rate. In the U.S., in the year ended December 31, 2010 interest rates on high quality corporate bonds decreased.

The next pension funding valuation to be prepared based on the requirements of the PPA will be as of October 1, 2010. In December 2010 we may need to make significant contributionsmade a $4.0 billion cash contribution to our U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans and in 2013January 2011 we contributed 61 million shares of our common stock to our U.S. hourly and beyond. Theresalaried pension plans valued at $2.2 billion for funding purposes. The contributed shares qualify as a plan asset for funding purposes immediately, and will qualify as a plan asset for accounting purposes when certain restrictions are removed, which is no assurance thatexpected in 2011. A hypothetical funding valuation at December 31, 2010, using the 3-Segment rate at May 31, 2010 for the funding valuation of the plan year beginning October 1, 2010 and assuming the December 31, 2010 Full Yield Curve funding interest rates will remain constant or that our pension fund assets can earn our assumed rate for all future funding valuations projects contributions of 8.5% annually,$2.3 billion and our actual experience may be significantly more negative.$1.2 billion in 2015 and 2016. Our potential funding requirements are described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Contractual Obligations and Other Long-Term Liabilities.”

If the markettotal values of the assets held by our pension plans decline and/or the returns on such assets underperform our return assumptions, our pension expenses would generally increase and as a result, could materially adversely affect our financial position. DecreasesChanges in interest rates that are not offset by contributions, and asset returns and/or hedging activities could also increase our obligations under such plans. In addition, ifIf local legal authorities increase the minimum funding requirements for our pension plans outside the U.S., we could be required to contribute more funds, which would negatively affect our cash flow. At December 31, 2010 our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans were underfunded on a U.S. GAAP basis by $9.8 billion.

DespiteDue to the formationcomplexity and magnitude of our new Company,investments, additional risks exist. Examples include significant changes in investment policy, insufficient market capacity to complete a particular investment strategy, and an inherent divergence in objectives between the ability to manage risk in the short term and inability to quickly rebalance illiquid and long-term investments.

If we continueare unable to meet our required funding obligations for our U.S. pension plans under the terms imposed by regulators at a given point in time, we would need to request a funding waiver from the IRS. If the waiver were granted, we would have indebtednessthe opportunity to make up the missed funding, with interest to the plan. Additional periods of missed funding could further reduce the plans’ funded status, resulting in limitations on plan amendments and other obligations. Our debt obligations togetherlump sum payouts from the plans. Continued deterioration in the plans’ funded status could result in benefit accrual elimination. These actions could materially adversely affect our relations with our cash needs may require us to seek additional financing, minimize capital expenditures or seek to refinance some or all of our debt.employees and their labor unions.

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Despite the formation of our new Company, we continue to have indebtedness and other obligations. Our current and future indebtedness and other obligations could have several important consequences. For example, it could:

Require us to dedicate a larger portion of our cash flow from operations than we currently do to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness and other obligations, which will reduce the funds available for other purposes such as product development;

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If adequate financing on acceptable terms is not available through Ally Financial or other sources to our customers and dealers, distributors, and suppliers to enable them to continue their business relationships with us, our business could be materially adversely affected.

Our customers and dealers require financing to purchase a significant percentage of our global vehicle sales. Historically, Ally Financial has provided most of the financing for our and Old GM’s dealers and a significant amount of financing for our and Old GM’s customers. Due to recent conditions in credit markets, particularly later in 2008, retail customers and dealers experienced severe difficulty in accessing the credit markets. As a result the number of vehicles sold or leased declined rapidly in the second half of 2008, with lease contract volume dropping significantly by the end of 2008. This had a significant adverse effect on Old GM vehicle sales overall because many of its competitors had captive financing subsidiaries that were better capitalized than Ally Financial during 2008 and 2009 and thus were able to offer consumers subsidized financing and leasing offers.

Similarly, the reduced availability of Ally Financial wholesale dealer financing (in the second half of 2008 and 2009), the increased cost of such financing, and the limited availability of other sources of dealer financing due to the general weakness of the credit market has caused and may continue to cause dealers to modify their plans to purchase vehicles from us.

Because of recent modifications to our commercial agreements with Ally Financial, Ally Financial no longer is subject to contractual wholesale funding commitments or retail underwriting targets. In addition, Ally Financial’s credit rating has declined in recent years. This may negatively affect its access to funding and therefore its ability to provide adequate financing at competitive rates to our customers and dealers. A number of other factors could negatively affect Ally Financial’s business and financial condition and therefore its ability to provide adequate financing at competitive rates. These factors include regulations to which Ally Financial is subject as a result of its bank holding company status, disruptions in Ally Financial’s funding sources and access to credit markets, Ally Financial’s significant indebtedness, adverse conditions in the residential mortgage market and housing markets that have adversely affected Ally Financial because of its mortgage business, increases or decreases in interest rates, changes in currency exchange rates and fluctuations in valuations of investment securities held by Ally Financial.

Our failure to successfully develop our own captive financing unit, including through GM Financial, could leave us at a disadvantage to our competitors that have their own captive financing subsidiaries and that therefore may be able to offer consumers and dealers financing and leasing on better terms than our customers and dealers are able to obtain.

Many of our competitors operate and control their own captive financing subsidiaries. If any of our competitors with captive financing subsidiaries are able to continue to offer consumers and dealers financing and leasing on better terms than our customers and dealers are able to obtain, consumers may be more inclined to purchase our competitors’ vehicles and our competitors’ dealers may be better able to stock our competitors’ products.

On October 1, 2010 we completed our acquisition of AmeriCredit, which we subsequently renamed General Motors Financial Company, Inc. through which we offer leasing and sub-prime financing for our customers. Our failure to successfully develop our own captive financing unit, including through GM Financial, could result in our loss of customers to our competitors with their own captive financing subsidiaries and could adversely affect our dealers’ ability to stock our vehicles if they are not able to obtain necessary financing at competitive rates from other sources.

We intend to rely on our new captive financing unit, GM Financial, to support additional consumer leasing of our vehicles and additional sales of our vehicles to consumers requiring sub-prime vehicle financing, and GM Financial faces a number of business, economic and financial risks that could impair its access to capital and negatively affect its business and operations and its ability to provide leasing and sub-prime financing options to consumers to support additional sales of our vehicles.

GM Financial is subject to various risks that could negatively affect its business, operations and access to capital and therefore its ability to provide leasing and sub-prime financing options at competitive rates to consumers of our vehicles. Because we intend to rely on GM Financial to serve as an additional source of leasing and sub-prime financing options for consumers, any impairment of GM Financial’s ability to provide such leasing or sub-prime financing would negatively affect our efforts to expand our market penetration

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among consumers who rely on leasing and sub-prime financing options to acquire new vehicles. The factors that could adversely affect GM Financial’s business and operations and impair its ability to provide leasing and sub-prime financing at competitive rates include:

 

MakeThe availability of borrowings under its credit facilities to finance its loan and lease origination activities pending securitization;

Its ability to transfer loan receivables to securitization trusts and sell securities in the asset-backed securities market to generate cash proceeds to repay its credit facilities and purchase additional loan receivables;

The performance of loans in its portfolio, which could be materially affected by delinquencies, defaults or prepayments;

Its ability to implement its strategy with respect to desired loan origination volume and effective use of credit risk management techniques and servicing strategies;

Its ability to effectively manage risks relating to sub-prime automobile receivables;

Wholesale auction values of used vehicles; and

Fluctuations in interest rates.

The above factors, alone or in combination, could negatively affect GM Financial’s business and operations and its ability to provide leasing and sub-prime financing options to consumers to support additional sales of our vehicles.

The UST (or its designee) owns a substantial interest in us, and its interests may differ from those of our other stockholders.

The UST owns 32.0% of our outstanding shares of common stock as of February 15, 2011. As a result of this stock ownership interest, the UST has the ability to exert significant influence, through its power to vote for the election of our directors, over various matters. To the extent the UST elects to exert such significant influence over us, its interests (as a government entity) may differ from those of our other stockholders and it may influence, through its ability to vote for the election of our directors, matters including:

The selection, tenure and compensation of our management;

Our business strategy and product offerings;

Our relationship with our employees, unions and other constituencies; and

Our financing activities, including the issuance of debt and equity securities.

In particular, the UST may have a greater interest in promoting U.S. economic growth and jobs than other stockholders of the Company. For example, while we have repaid in full our indebtedness under the UST Credit Agreement, a covenant that continues to apply until the earlier of December 31, 2014 or the UST has been paid in full the total amount of all UST invested capital requires that we use our commercially reasonable best efforts to ensure, subject to exceptions, that our manufacturing volume in the United States is consistent with specified benchmarks.

In the future we may also become subject to new and additional laws and government regulations regarding various aspects of our business as a result of participation in the TARP program and the U.S. government’s ownership in our business. These regulations could make it more difficult for us to satisfycompete with other companies that are not subject to similar regulations.

Our secured revolving credit facility as well as the UST Credit Agreement and the Canadian Loan Agreement contain significant covenants that may restrict our obligations;ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to take actions management believes are important to our long-term strategy.

Our secured revolving credit facility contains representations, warranties and covenants customary for facilities of its nature, including negative covenants restricting us from incurring liens, consummating mergers or sales of assets and incurring secured

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Makeindebtedness, and restricting us more vulnerablefrom making certain payments, in each case, subject to exceptions and limitations. Availability under the secured revolving credit facility is subject to borrowing base limitations. The secured revolving credit facility contains minimum liquidity covenants, which require us to maintain at least $4.0 billion in consolidated global liquidity and at least $2.0 billion in consolidated U.S. liquidity.

While we have repaid in full our indebtedness under the UST Credit Agreement, the executive compensation and corporate governance provisions of Section 111 of the EESA, including the Interim Final Rule, will continue to apply to us for the period specified in the EESA and the Interim Final Rule. Certain of the covenants in the UST Credit Agreement will continue to apply to us until the earlier to occur of (1) us ceasing to be a recipient of Exceptional Financial Assistance, as determined pursuant to the Interim Final Rule or any successor or final rule, or (2) UST ceasing to own any direct or indirect equity interests in us. The effect of Section 111 of EESA, the Interim Final Rule and the covenants is to restrict the compensation that we can provide to our top executives and prohibit certain types of compensation or benefits for any employees. Similarly, covenants in our wholly-owned subsidiary GMCL’s Canadian Loan Agreement with the EDC limit compensation and benefits for Canadian employees.

The UST Credit Agreement contains a covenant requiring us to use our commercially reasonable best efforts to ensure that our manufacturing volume conducted in the United States is consistent with at least 90% of the projected manufacturing level (projected manufacturing level for this purpose being 1,934,000 units in 2011, 1,998,000 units in 2012, 2,156,000 units in 2013 and 2,260,000 units in 2014), absent a material adverse economicchange in our business or operating environment which would make the commitment non-economic. In the event that such a material adverse change occurs, the UST Credit Agreement provides that we will use commercially reasonable best efforts to ensure that the volume of United States manufacturing is the minimum variance from the projected manufacturing level that is consistent with good business judgment and industry conditions;the intent of the commitment. This covenant survives our repayment of the UST Loans and remains in effect through December 31, 2014 unless the UST receives total proceeds from debt repayments, dividends, interest, preferred stock redemptions and common stock sales equal to the total dollar amount of all UST invested capital.

UST invested capital totaled $49.5 billion, representing the cumulative amount of cash received by Old GM from the UST under the UST Loan Agreement and the DIP Facility, excluding $361 million which the UST loaned to Old GM under the warranty program and which was repaid on July 10, 2009. This balance also did not include amounts advanced under the UST Ally Financial Loan as the UST exercised its option to convert this loan into Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests previously held by Old GM in May 2009. At December 31, 2010 the UST had received cumulative proceeds of $23.1 billion from debt repayments, interest payments, Series A Preferred Stock dividends, the Series A Preferred Stock redemption and proceeds from the sale of common stock. The UST’s invested capital less proceeds received totals $26.4 billion.

LimitTo the extent we fail to comply with any of the covenants in the UST Credit Agreement that continue to apply to us, the UST is entitled to seek specific performance and the appointment of a court-ordered monitor acceptable to the UST (at our sole expense) to ensure compliance with those covenants. Compliance with the manufacturing volume covenant could require us to increase production volumes in our U.S. plants, shift production from low-cost locations to the U.S. or refrain from shifting production from U.S. plants to low-cost locations.

The Canadian Loan Agreement and related agreements include certain covenants requiring GMCL to meet certain annual Canadian production volumes expressed as ratios to total overall production volumes in the U.S. and Canada and to overall production volumes in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) region. The targets cover vehicles and specified engine and transmission production in Canada. These agreements also include covenants on annual GMCL capital expenditures and research and development expenses. In the event a material adverse change occurs that makes the fulfillment of these covenants non-economic (other than a material adverse change caused by the actions or inactions of GMCL), there is an undertaking that the lender will consider adjustments to mitigate the business effect of the material adverse change. These covenants survive GMCL’s repayment of the loans and certain of the covenants have effect through December 31, 2016.

Compliance with the covenants contained in our secured revolving credit facility as well as the surviving provisions of the UST Credit Agreement and the Canadian Loan Agreement could restrict our ability to withstand competitive pressures;take actions that management believes are important to our

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Limitlong-term strategy. If strategic transactions we wish to undertake are prohibited, our ability to fund working capital, capital expendituresexecute our long-term strategy could be materially adversely affected. Furthermore, monitoring and other general corporate purposes;

Make us more vulnerable to anycertifying our compliance with the surviving provisions of the UST Credit Agreement and the Canadian Loan Agreement requires a high level of expense and management attention on a continuing downturn in general economic conditions and adverse developments in our business; and

Reduce our flexibility in responding to changing business and economic conditions.

Future liquidity needs may require us to seek additional financing, or minimize capital expenditures. There is no assurance that any of these alternatives would be available to us on satisfactory terms or on terms that would not require us to renegotiate the terms and conditions of our existing debt agreements.basis.

Our planned investment in new technology in the future is significant and may not be funded at anticipated levels and, even if funded at anticipated levels, may not result in successful vehicle applications.

We intend to invest significant capital resources to support our products and to develop new technology. In addition, we are committedplan to invest heavily in alternative fuel and advanced propulsion technologies between 20102011 and 2012, largely to support our planned expansion of hybrid and electric vehicles, consistent with our announced objective of being recognized as the industry leader in fuel efficiency. Moreover, if our future operations do not provide us with the liquidity we anticipate, we may be forced to reduce, delay, or cancel our planned investments in new technology.

In some cases the technologies that we plan to employ, such as hydrogen fuel cells and advanced battery technology, are not yet commercially practical and depend on significant future technological advances by us and by suppliers. For example, we have announced that we intend to produce byin November 2010 we began producing the Chevrolet Volt, an electric car, which requires battery technology that has not yet proven to be commercially viable. There can be no assurance that these advances will occur in a timely or feasible way, that the funds that we have budgeted for these purposes will be adequate, or that we will be able to establish our right to these technologies. Moreover,However, our competitors and others are pursuing similar technologies and other competing technologies, in some cases with more money available, and there can be no assurance that they will not acquire similar or superior technologies sooner than we do or on an exclusive basis or at a significant price advantage.

New laws, regulations, or policies of governmental organizations regarding increased fuel economy requirements and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, or changes in existing ones, may have a significant effect on how we do business.

We are affected significantly by governmental regulations that can increase costs related to the production of our vehicles and affect our product portfolio. We anticipate that the number and extent of these regulations, and the related costs and changes to our product lineup, to comply with them, will increase significantly in the future. In the U.S. and Europe, for example, governmental regulation is primarily driven by concerns about the environment (including greenhouse gas emissions), vehicle safety, fuel economy, and energy security. These government regulatory requirements could significantly affect our plans for global product development and may result in substantial costs, including civil penalties. They may also result in limits on the types of vehicles we sell and where we sell them, which can affect revenue.

CAFE provisions in the EISA mandate fuel economy standards beginning in the 2011 model year that would increase to at least 35 mpg by 2020 on a combined car and truck fleet basis, a 40% increase over current levels. In addition, California is implementing a program to regulate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions (ABAB 1493 Rules), and thereforewhich will require increased fuel economy. This California program has standards currently established for the 2009 model year through the 2016 model year. ThirteenFourteen additional states and the Province of Quebec have also adopted the California greenhouse gas standards.

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OnIn May 19, 2009 President Obama announced his intention for the federal government to implement a harmonized federal program to regulate fuel economy and greenhouse gases. He directed the EPA and the U.S.United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to work together to create standards through a joint rulemaking for control of emissions of greenhouse gases and for fuel economy. In the first phase, these standards would apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles built in model years 2012 through 2016. The CARB has agreed that compliance with EPA’s greenhouse gas standards will be deemed compliance with the California greenhouse gas standards for the 2012 through 2016 model years. The EPA and the NHTSA, on behalf of DOT, issued their final rule to implement this new federal program onin April 1, 2010. We have committed to work with EPA, the DOT,NHTSA, the states, and other stakeholders in support of a strong national program to reduce oil consumption and address global climate change.

We are committed to meeting or exceeding these regulatory requirements, and our product plan of record projects compliance with the anticipated federal program through the 2016 model year. We expect that to comply with these standards we will be required to

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sell a significant volume of hybrid or electrically powered vehicles throughout the U.S., as well as implement new technologies for conventional internal combustion engines, all at increased cost levels. There is no assurance that we will be able to produce and sell vehicles that use such technologies aton a competitive price,profitable basis, or that our customers will purchase such vehicles in the quantities necessary for us to comply with these regulatory programs.

In addition, theThe EU passed legislation, effective in December 2008April 2009 to begin regulating vehicle carbon dioxideCO2 emissions beginning in 2012. The legislation sets a target of a fleet average of 95 grams per kilometer for 2020, with the requirements for each manufacturer based on the weight of the vehicles it sells. Additional measures have been proposed or adopted in Europe to regulate features such as tire rolling resistance, vehicle air conditioners, tire pressure monitors, gear shift indicators, and others. At the national level, 1617 EU Member States have adopted some form of fuel consumption or carbon dioxide-based vehicle taxation system, which could result in specific market requirements for us to introduce technology earlier than is required for compliance with the EU emissions standards.

Other governments around the world, such as Canada, South Korea, and China are also creating new policies to address these same societal issues. As in the U.S., these government policies could significantly affect our plans for product development. Due to these regulations, we could be subject to sizable civil penalties or have to restrict product offerings drastically to remain in compliance. Additionally, theThe regulations will result in substantial costs, which could be difficult to pass through to our customers, and could result in limits on the types of vehicles we sell and where we sell them, which could affect our operations, including facility closings, reduced employment, increased costs, and loss of revenue.

We may be unable to qualify for federal funding for our advanced technology vehicle programs under Section 136 of the EISA or may not be selected to participate in the program.

The U.S. Congress provided the DOE with $25.0 billion in funding to make direct loans to eligible applicants for the costs of re-equipping, expanding, and establishing manufacturing facilities in the U.S. to produce advanced technology vehicles and components for these vehicles. Old GM submitted three applications for Section 136 Loans aggregating $10.3 billion to support its advanced technology vehicle programs prior to July 2009. Based on the findings of the President’s Designee under the U.S. Treasury Loan Agreement in March 2009, the DOE determined that Old GM did not meet the viability requirements for Section 136 Loans.

On July 10, 2009 we purchased certain assets of Old GM pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, including the rights to the loan applications submitted to the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program (ATVMIP). Further, we submitted a fourth application in August 2009. Subsequently, the DOE advised us to resubmit a consolidated application including all the four applications submitted earlier and also the Electric Power Steering project acquired from Delphi in October 2009. We submitted the consolidated application in October 2009, which requested an aggregate amount of $14.4 billion of Section 136 Loans. Ongoing product portfolio updates and project modifications requested from the DOE have the potential to reduce the maximum loan amount. To date, the DOE has announced that it would provide approximately $8.3 billion in Section 136 Loans to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company, Tesla Motors, Inc., Fisker Automotive, Inc., and Tenneco Inc. There can be no assurance that we will qualify for any remaining loans or receive any such loans even if we qualify.

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A significant amount of our operations are conducted by joint ventures that we cannot operate solely for our benefit.

Many of our operations, particularly in emerging markets, are carried on by joint ventures such as Shanghai GM.SGM. In joint ventures, we share ownership and management of a company with one or more parties who may not have the same goals, strategies, priorities, or resources as we do. In general, jointJoint ventures are intended to be operated for the equal benefit of all co-owners, rather than for our exclusive benefit. Operating a business as a joint venture often requires additional organizational formalities as well as time-consuming procedures for sharing information and making decisions. In joint ventures, we are required to pay more attention to our relationship with our co-owners as well as with the joint venture, and if a co-owner changes, our relationship may be materially adversely affected. In addition, theThe benefits from a successful joint venture are shared among the co-owners, so that we do not receive all the benefits from our successful joint ventures.

Shortages ofOur business in China is subject to aggressive competition and volatilityis sensitive to economic and market conditions.

Maintaining a strong position in the Chinese market is a key component of our global growth strategy. The automotive market in China is highly competitive, with competition from many of the largest global manufacturers and numerous smaller domestic manufacturers. As the size of the Chinese market continues to increase, we anticipate that additional competitors, both international and domestic, will seek to enter the Chinese market and that existing market participants will act aggressively to increase their market share. Increased competition may result in price of oil have caused and may continue to cause diminished profitability due to shifts in consumer vehicle demand.

Volatile oil prices in 2008 and 2009 contributed to weaker demand for some of Old GM’sreductions, reduced margins and our higher margin vehicles, especiallyinability to gain or hold market share. In addition, our fullsize sport utility vehicles, as consumer demand shiftedbusiness in China is sensitive to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, which provide lower profit marginseconomic and in recent years represented a smaller proportion of Old GM’s and ourmarket conditions that drive sales volume in North America. Fullsize pick-up trucks,China. If we are unable to maintain our position in the Chinese market or if vehicle sales in China decrease or do not continue to increase, our business and financial results could be materially adversely affected.

Restrictions in our labor agreements could limit our ability to pursue or achieve cost savings through restructuring initiatives, and labor strikes, work stoppages, or similar difficulties could significantly disrupt our operations.

Substantially all of the hourly employees in our U.S., Canadian, and European automotive operations are represented by labor unions and are covered by collective bargaining agreements, which are generally less fuel efficient than smaller vehicles, representedusually have a higher percentagemulti-year duration. Many of Old GM’sthese agreements include provisions that limit our ability to realize cost savings from restructuring initiatives such as plant closings and reductions in workforce. Our current collective bargaining agreement with the UAW will expire in September 2011, and while the UAW has agreed to a commitment not to strike prior to 2015, any UAW strikes, threats of strikes, or other resistance in the future could materially adversely affect our business as well as impair our ability to implement further measures to reduce costs and improve production

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efficiencies in furtherance of our North American sales during 2008 and 2009 compared toinitiatives. A lengthy strike by the total industry average percentageUAW that involves all or a significant portion of fullsize pick-up truck sales in those periods. Demand for traditional sport utility vehicles and vans also declined during the same periods. Any future increasesour manufacturing facilities in the price of oil in the U.S. or in our other markets or any sustained shortage of oil could further weaken the demand for such vehicles, which could reduce our market share in affected markets, decrease profitability andUnited States would have a material adverse effect on our business.operations and financial condition, particularly our liquidity.

Despite the formation of our new company, we continue to have indebtedness and other obligations. Our obligations together with our cash needs may require us to seek additional financing, minimize capital expenditures, or seek to refinance some or all of our debt.

Despite the formation of our new company, we continue to have indebtedness and other obligations, including significant liabilities to our underfunded defined benefit pension plans. Our current and future indebtedness and other obligations could have several important consequences. For example, they could:

Require us to dedicate a larger portion of our cash flow from operations than we currently do to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness and other obligations, which will reduce the funds available for other purposes such as product development;

Make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations;

Make us more vulnerable to adverse economic and industry conditions and adverse developments in our business;

Limit our ability to withstand competitive pressures;

Limit our ability to fund working capital, capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes; and

Reduce our flexibility in responding to changing business and economic conditions.

Future liquidity needs may require us to seek additional financing or minimize capital expenditures. There is no assurance that either of these alternatives would be available to us on satisfactory terms or on terms that would not require us to renegotiate the terms and conditions of our existing debt agreements.

Our failure to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our present and future indebtedness could materially adversely affect our financial condition and liquidity.

Several of the agreements governing our indebtedness, including our secured revolving credit facility and other loan facility agreements, contain covenants requiring us to take certain actions and negative covenants restricting our ability to take certain actions. In the past, we have failed to meet certain of these covenants, including by failing to provide financial statements in a timely manner and failing certain financial tests. The Chapter 11 Proceedings and the change in control as a result of the 363 Sale triggered technical defaults in certain loans for which we had assumed the obligations. A breach of any of the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness, if uncured, could lead to an event of default under any such agreements, which in some circumstances could give the lender the right to demand that we accelerate repayment of amounts due under the agreement. Therefore, in the event of any such breach, we may need to seek covenant waivers or amendments from the lenders or to seek alternative or additional sources of financing, and we cannot assure you that we would be able to obtain any such waivers or amendments or alternative or additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all. Refer to Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on technical defaults and covenant violations. Any covenant breach or event of default could harm our credit rating and our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms. The occurrence of any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidity.

The ability of our new executive management team to quickly learn the automotive industry and lead our company will be critical to our ability to succeed, and our business and results of operations could be materially adversely affected if they are unsuccessful.

We have substantially changed our executive management team in the recent past. We have a new Chief Executive Officer who started on September 1, 2010 and a new Chief Financial Officer who started on January 1, 2010, both of whom have no prior outside

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automotive industry experience. We have also promoted from within GM many new senior officers. It is important to our success that the new members of the executive management team quickly understand the automotive industry and that our senior officers quickly adapt and excel in their new senior management roles. If they are unable to do so, and as a result are unable to provide effective guidance and leadership, our business and financial results could be materially adversely affected.

We could be materially adversely affected by changes or imbalances in foreign currency exchange and other rates.

BecauseGiven the nature and global spread of our business, we sell products and buy materials globally over ahave significant period of time, we are exposedexposures to risks related to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates, which can have material adverse effects on our business. In recent years, theFor example, at times certain of our competitors have derived competitive advantage from relative weakness of certain currencies, including the Japanese Yen has provided competitive advantages to certain of our competitors. While in recent months the Japanese Yen has strengthened significantly, its weakness in recent years has providedthrough pricing advantages for vehicles and parts imported from Japan to markets with more robust currencies like the U.S. and Western Europe. Moreover,Similarly, a significant strengthening of the Korean Won relative strengthto the U.S. dollar or the Euro would affect the competitiveness of other currencies has negatively affected our business. ForKorean operations as well as that of certain Korean competitors. As yet another example, before the current financial crisis, thea relative weakness of the British Pound compared to the Euro has had an adverse effect on our results of operations in Europe. In addition, in preparing ourthe consolidated financial statements, we translate our revenues and expenses outside the U.S. into U.S. Dollars using the average foreign currency exchange rate for the period and the assets and liabilities using the foreign currency exchange rate at the balance sheet date. As a result, foreign currency fluctuations and the associated translations could have a material adverse effect on our results of operation.operations.

Our businesses outside the U.S. expose us to additional risks that may materially adversely affect our business.

The majority of our vehicle sales are generated outside the U.S. We are pursuing growth opportunities for our business in a variety of business environments outside the U.S. Operating in a large number of different regions and countries exposes us to political, economic, and other risks as well as multiple foreign regulatory requirements that are subject to change, including:

 

Economic downturns in foreign countries or geographic regions where we have significant operations, such as China;

Economic tensions between governments and changes in international trade and investment policies, including imposing restrictions on the repatriation of dividends, especially between the United States and China;

Foreign regulations restricting our ability to sell our products in those countries;

 

Differing local product preferences and product requirements, including fuel economy, vehicle emissions, and safety;

 

Differing labor regulations and union relationships;

 

Consequences from changes in tax laws;

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Difficulties in obtaining financing in foreign countries for local operations; and

 

Political and economic instability, natural calamities, war, and terrorism.

The effects of these risks may, individually or in the aggregate, materially adversely affect our business.

New laws, regulations, or policies of governmental organizations regarding safety standards, or changes in existing ones, may have a significant negative effect on how we do business.

Our products must satisfy legal safety requirements. Meeting or exceeding government-mandated safety standards is difficult and costly because crashworthiness standards tend to conflict with the need to reduce vehicle weight in order to meet emissions and fuel economy standards. While we are managing our product development and production operations on a global basis to reduce costs and lead times, unique national or regional standards or vehicle rating programs can result in additional costs for product development, testing, and manufacturing. Governments often require the implementation of new requirements during the middle of a product cycle, which can be substantially more expensive than accommodating these requirements during the design of a new product.

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The costs and effect on our reputation of product recalls could materially adversely affect our business.

From time to time, we recall our products to address performance, compliance, or safety-related issues. The costs we incur in connection with these recalls typically include the cost of the part being replaced and labor to remove and replace the defective part. In addition, product recalls can harm our reputation and cause us to lose customers, particularly if those recalls cause consumers to question the safety or reliability of our products. Any costs incurred or lost sales caused by future product recalls could materially adversely affect our business. Conversely, not issuing a recall or not issuing a recall on a timely basis can harm our reputation and cause us to lose customers for the same reasons as expressed above.

The sale or availability for sale of substantial amounts of our common stock could cause our common stock price to decline or impair our ability to raise capital.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that large sales could occur, or the conversion of shares of our Series B Preferred Stock or the perception that conversion could occur, could depress the market price of our common stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of equity and equity-related securities. At February 15, 2011 there are 1,560,743,059 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. At February 15, 2011 MLC holds a warrant to acquire 136,363,636 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $10.00 per share, MLC holds another warrant to acquire 136,363,636 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $18.33 per share, and the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (New VEBA) holds a warrant to acquire 45,454,545 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $42.31 per share. Up to 151,520,000 shares of common stock, subject to anti-dilution, make-whole and other adjustments, will be issuable upon conversion of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding at February 15, 2011.

Of the 1,560,743,059 outstanding shares of common stock at February 15, 2011, the 549,700,000 shares of common stock sold in the November and December 2010 public offering are freely tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), unless those shares are held by any of our “affiliates,” as that term is defined under Rule 144 of the Securities Act. Following the expiration of the applicable lock-up periods on May 13, 2011, the 950,300,000 outstanding shares of common stock held by the UST, Canada Holdings, the New VEBA and MLC at February 15, 2011 may be eligible for resale under Rule 144 under the Securities Act subject to applicable restrictions under Rule 144. In addition, pursuant to the October 15, 2009 Equity Registration Rights Agreement we entered into with the UST, Canada Holdings, the New VEBA, MLC, and our previous legal entity prior to our October 2009 holding company reorganization (which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) (Equity Registration Rights Agreement), we have granted each of the UST, Canada Holdings, the New VEBA and MLC the right to require us in certain circumstances to file registration statements under the Securities Act covering additional resales of our common stock and other equity securities (including the warrants) held by them and the right to participate in other registered offerings in certain circumstances. As restrictions on resale end or if these stockholders exercise their registration rights or otherwise sell their shares, the market price of our common stock could decline.

In particular, the UST, Canada Holdings, the New VEBA and MLC might sell a large number of the shares of our common stock and warrants to acquire our common stock that they hold, or, in the case of the New VEBA and MLC, exercise their warrants and then sell the underlying shares of our common stock. Further, MLC might distribute shares of our common stock and warrants to acquire our common stock that it holds to its numerous creditors and other stakeholders pursuant to a plan of reorganization confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court in the Chapter 11 Proceedings, and those creditors and other stakeholders might resell those shares and warrants. Such sales or distributions of a substantial number of shares of our common stock or warrants could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Furthermore, on January 13, 2011 we contributed 60,606,061 shares of our common stock to our U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans. The contributed shares qualify as a plan asset for funding purposes immediately, and will qualify as a plan asset for accounting purposes when certain restrictions are removed, which is expected in 2011. In connection with such contribution, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated January 13, 2011 with sub-trusts established under the U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans (Pension Plan Registration Rights Agreement), whereby we granted the pension plans the right to require us in certain circumstances

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to file registration statements under the Securities Act covering additional resales of those shares of our common stock held by them and the right to participate in other registered offerings in certain circumstances. If the pension plans exercise their registration rights or otherwise sell their shares, the market price of our common stock could decline.

We have determined thatno current plans to pay dividends on our disclosure controls and procedurescommon stock, and our internal control over financial reporting are currently not effective. The lackability to pay dividends on our common stock may be limited.

We have no current plans to commence payment of effective internal controls could materially adversely affecta dividend on our common stock. Our payment of dividends on our common stock in the future will be determined by our Board of Directors in its sole discretion and will depend on business conditions, our financial condition, earnings and ability to carry out our business plan.

As discussed in Item 9A, “Controlsliquidity, and Procedures”, our management team for financial reporting, under the supervision and with the participationother factors. So long as any share of our Chief Executive OfficerSeries A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our common stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends have been paid on our Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the designSeries A Preferred Stock and operationSeries B Preferred Stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends on our common stock payable solely in shares of our internal controls. At December 31, 2009, because of the inability to sufficiently test the effectiveness of remediated internal controls, they concluded thatcommon stock. In addition, our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting were not effective. Until we have been able to test the operating effectiveness of remediated internal controls, and ensure the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, it may materially adversely affectsecured revolving credit facility contains certain restrictions on our ability to report accuratelypay dividends on our financial conditioncommon stock, subject to exceptions such as dividends payable solely in shares of our common stock.

Any indentures and results of operationsother financing agreements that we enter into in the future may limit our ability to pay cash dividends on our capital stock, including our common stock. In the event that any of our indentures or other financing agreements in a timely and reliable manner. the future restricts our ability to pay dividends in cash on our common stock, we may be unable to pay dividends in cash on our common stock unless we can refinance the amounts outstanding under those agreements.

In addition, although we continually review and evaluate internal control systemsunder Delaware law, our Board of Directors may declare dividends on our capital stock only to allow management to report on the sufficiencyextent of our internal controls,statutory “surplus” (which is defined as the amount equal to total assets minus total liabilities, in each case at fair market value, minus statutory capital), or if there is no such surplus, out of our net profits for the then current and/or immediately preceding fiscal year. Further, even if we cannot assure you thatare permitted under our contractual obligations and Delaware law to pay cash dividends on our common stock, we willmay not discover additional weaknesseshave sufficient cash to pay dividends in cash on our internal control over financial reporting. Any such additional weakness or failure to remediate the existing weakness could adversely affect our financial condition or ability to comply with applicable financial reporting requirements and the requirements of the Company’s various financing agreements.common stock.

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Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

None

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Item 2.Properties

Other than dealerships,Excluding our automotive financing operations, at December 31, 20092010 we had 121106 locations in 2725 states and 9589 cities or towns in the United States.States excluding dealerships. Of these locations, 4140 are manufacturing facilities, of which 11 are engaged in the final assembly of our cars and trucks and other manufacture automotive components and power products. Of the remaining locations, 2724 are service parts operations primarily responsible for distribution and warehouse functions, and the remainder are offices or facilities primarily involved in engineering and testing vehicles. In addition, weLeased properties are primarily composed of warehouses and administration, engineering and sales offices. The leases for warehouses generally provide for an initial period of five to 10 years, based upon prevailing market conditions and may contain renewal options. Leases for administrative offices are generally for shorter periods.

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We have 17 locations in Canada, and assembly, manufacturing, distribution, office or warehousing operations in 5661 other countries, including equity interests in associated companies which perform assembly, manufacturing or distribution operations. Leases for warehouses outside the United States have remaining lease terms ranging from one to 12 years, many of which contain options to extend or terminate the lease. The major facilities outside the United States and Canada, which are principally vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations, are located in:

 

•      Argentina

  

•      Colombia

  

•      Kenya

  

•      South Korea

  

•      Venezuela

•      Australia

  

•      Ecuador

  

•      Mexico

  

•      Spain

  

•      Vietnam

•      Belgium

  

•      Egypt

  

•      Poland

  

•      Thailand

  

•      Brazil

  

•      Germany

  

•      Russia

  

•      United Kingdom

  

•      China

  

•      India

  

•      South Africa

  

•      Uzbekistan

  

We, our subsidiaries, or associated companies in which we own an equity interest, own most of the above facilities. Leased properties primarily comprised of warehouses

GM Financial’s automotive financing and leasing operations lease facilities for administration engineering and sales offices. The leases for warehouses generally provide for an initial period of five to 10 years, based upon prevailing market conditionsregional credit centers. GM Financial has 21 facilities located in the United States and may contain renewal options. Leases for administrative offices are generally for shorter periods.two facilities located in Canada. GM Financial also owns a servicing facility, which is located in the United States and included in total facilities located in the United States.

Our properties include facilities which, in our opinion, are suitable and adequate for the manufacture, assembly and distribution of our products.

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Item 3.Legal Proceedings

The following section summarizes material pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business. We and the other defendants affiliated with us intend to defend all of the following actions vigorously.

Canadian Export Antitrust Class Actions

Approximately eighty80 purported class actions on behalf of all purchasers of new motor vehicles in the United States since January 1, 2001, have been filed in various state and federal courts against General Motors Corporation, GMCL, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, LLC, Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Motor Company, Limited, and Bavarian Motor Works and their Canadian affiliates, the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association. The nearly identical complaints alleged that the defendant manufacturers, aided by the association defendants, conspired among themselves and with their dealers to prevent the sale to U.S. citizens of vehicles produced for the Canadian market and sold by dealers in Canada. The complaints alleged that new vehicle prices in Canada are 10% to 30% lower than those in the United States, and that preventing the sale of these vehicles to U.S. citizens resulted in the payment of higher than competitive prices by U.S. consumers. The complaints, as amended, sought injunctive relief under U.S. antitrust law and treble damages under U.S. and state antitrust laws, but did not specify damages. The complaints further alleged unjust enrichment and violations of state unfair trade practices act. The federal court actions have beenwere consolidated for coordinated pretrial proceedings under the captionIn re New Market Vehicle Canadian Export Antitrust Litigation Casesin the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, and the more than 30 California cases have been consolidated in the California Superior Court in San Francisco County under the case captionsBelch v. Toyota Corporation, et al.andBell v. General Motors Corporation.Old GM’s potential liability in these matters was not assumed by General Motors Company as part of the 363 Sale.Sale, but GMCL was not part of Old GM’s bankruptcy proceeding and potentially remains liablesubject to suit in all matters. In the California state court cases, oral arguments on the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification and defendants’ motion in limine were heard on April 21, 2009. The court ruled that it would certify a class. Defendants written appeal to the appropriate California court was denied. Defendants are preparing other substantive motions for summary judgment.

The nearly identical complaints alleged that the defendant manufacturers, aided by the association defendants, conspired among themselves and with their dealers to prevent the sale to U.S. citizens of vehicles produced for the Canadian market and sold by dealers in Canada. The complaints alleged that new vehicle prices in Canada are 10% to 30% lower than those in the United States, and that

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preventing the sale of these vehicles to U.S. citizens resulted in the payment of higher than competitive prices by U.S. consumers. The complaints, as amended, sought injunctive relief under U.S. antitrust law and treble damages under U.S. and state antitrust laws, but did not specify damages. The complaints further alleged unjust enrichment and violations of state unfair trade practices act. On March 5, 2004, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine issued a decision holding that the purported indirect purchaser classes failed to state a claim for damages under federal antitrust law but allowed a separate claim seeking to enjoin future alleged violations to continue. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine on March 10, 2006 certified a nationwide class of buyers and

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lessees under Federal Rule 23(b)(2) solely for injunctive relief, and on March 21, 2007 stated that it would certify 20 separate statewide class actions for damages under various state law theories under Federal Rule 23(b)(3), covering the period from January 1, 2001 to April 30, 2003. On October 3, 2007, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit heard oral arguments on Old GM’s consolidated appeal of the both class certification orders.

On March 28, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed the certification of the injunctive class and ordered dismissal of the injunctive claim. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit also vacated the certification of the damages classclaim and remanded to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine for determination of several issues concerning federal jurisdiction and, if such jurisdiction still exists, for reconsideration of that class certification on a more complete record. On remand, plaintiffs again moved to certify a damages class, and defendants again moved for summary judgment and to strike plaintiffs’ economic expert. On July 2, 2009, the district court granted one of defendants’granted summary judgment motions.to defendants. Plaintiffs did not appeal. As a result, the only issues remainingfederal actions are concluded with respect to us.

In the California state court cases, the court certified a state-wide class after a class certification hearing on April 21, 2009. Defendants’ appeal to the appropriate appellate court was denied. Defendants filed other substantive motions for summary judgment, some of which were heard in January 2011 and others of which will be heard in March 2011 and at later dates. As a result, the Honda and Nissan entities have been dismissed. The disposition of GMCL’s motion for summary judgment remains undecided. In the Minnesota state court cases, the court granted summary judgment in the federal actions relate to disposition ofdefendants’ favor on September 16, 2010. Plaintiffs did not appeal. A similar motion for summary judgment is under consideration by the funds paid by Toyotacourt in a settlement years ago.the Arizona state court cases.

American Export Antitrust Class Actions

On September 25, 2007, a claim was filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against GMCL and Old GM on behalf of a purported class of actual and intended purchasers of vehicles in Canada claiming that a similar alleged conspiracy was now preventing lower-cost U.S. vehicles from being sold to Canadians. The Plaintiffsplaintiffs have delivered their certification materials. An order staying claims against MLC was granted in November 2009. In December 2010 the plaintiffs/class counsel advised that they intend to file further evidence from class members. The court has allowed the plaintiffs to file additional evidence by January 31, 2011. The plaintiffs filed additional affidavit materials, and GMCL is in the process of reviewing these affidavits. A decision has not yet been made as to whether or not to cross-examine the affiants. The date for delivery of GMCL’s responding material is March 21, 2011. A certification hearing has not yet been scheduled. No determination has been made that the case may be maintained as a class action, and it is not possible to determine the likelihood of liability or reasonably ascertain the amount of any damages.

Canadian Dealer Class Action

On January 21, 2010, a claim was filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against GMCL for damages on behalf of a purported class of 215 Canadian General Motors dealers which entered into wind-down agreements with GMCL in May 2009. GMCL offered the Plaintiffplaintiff dealers the wind-down agreements to assist the Plaintiffs’plaintiffs’ exit from the GMCL Canadian dealer network upon the expiration of their GM Dealer Sales and Service Agreements (DSSAs) on October 31, 2010, and to assist the Plaintiffsplaintiffs in winding down their dealer operations in an orderly fashion. The Plaintiffplaintiff dealers allege that the DSSAs have been wrongly terminated by GMCL and that GMCL failed to comply with franchise disclosure obligations, breached its statutory duty of fair dealing and unlawfully interfered with the dealers’ statutory right to associate in an attempt to coerce the class member dealers into accepting the wind-down agreements. The Plaintiffplaintiff dealers claim that the wind-down agreements are void. GMCL is vigorously defending the claims. A certification hearing has not yet been scheduled.was held in December 2010, and the decision on class certification was reserved. No determination has been made that the case may be maintained as a class action, and it is not possible to determine the likelihood of liability or reasonably ascertain the amount of any damages.

Delphi Salaried Pension Plan Claim

On November 12, 2009, we were served with an Amended Complaint in a previously pending case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan captionedDennis Black, Charles Cunningham, Kenneth Hollis and the Delphi Salaried Retiree Association v. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the US Treasury Departments, The Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry, Timothy Geithner, Steve Rattner, Ron Bloom and General Motors Company.The case, brought on behalf of participants in the salaried pension plan formerly offered by Delphi, challenges the complex series of events which led to the termination of the Delphi salaried pension plan and its assumption by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation with a significant reduction in benefits, and the allegedly more favorable outcome for unionized employees and retirees participating in other Delphi plans. With respect to us, the Amended Complaint asserts that by reason of the United States Treasury’s substantial equity interest in

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the company, we are a government actor and that our actions and those of the other defendants constituted a violation of plaintiff’s constitutional rights because of the difference in outcome for participants in the Delphi salaried and hourly pension plans respectively. Plaintiffs ask that the court order us to “top up” Delphi salaried plan consistent with its contributions to Delphi’s union plan under other agreements or to require us to distribute funds allocated for Delphi pension plans equally between hourly and salaried plans. Plaintiffs ask the court to order the United States Treasury and other defendants to require us to take such actions, providing loan assistance if necessary. The Amended Complaint also seeks compensatory and punitive damages from defendants other than us and costs and attorneys fees from all defendants. On February 25, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court in the Delphi bankruptcy proceeding granted our motion to enforce the Delphi plan of reorganization as approved by that Court and to enforce its injunction against lawsuits contrary to provisions of that plan, which includes a release with respect to any liability we may have regarding plaintiffs’ claims. The Court has ordered plaintiffs to dismiss their claims against us in the Eastern District of Michigan. Such dismissal, however, would be without prejudice to plaintiffs’ ability to petition the Bankruptcy Court to set aside its injunction based upon new evidence that we had willfully violated plaintiffs’ constitutional rights. Indications are that plaintiffs will appeal the Bankruptcy Court order. In the meantime, plaintiffs have filed a motion to dismiss their case against us in the Eastern District of Michigan.

OnStar Analog Equipment Litigation

Our wholly-owned subsidiary OnStar Corporation (OnStar) is a party to more than 20 putative class actions filed in various states, including Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. All of these cases have been consolidated for pretrial purposes in a multi-district proceeding under the captionIn re OnStar Contract Litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The litigation arises out of the discontinuation by OnStar of services to vehicles equipped with analog hardware. OnStar was unable to provide services to such vehicles because the cellular carriers which provide communication service to OnStar terminated analog service beginning in February 2008. In the various cases, the plaintiffs are seeking certification of nationwide or statewide classes of owners of vehicles currently equipped with analog equipment, alleging various breaches of contract,

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misrepresentation and unfair trade practices. This proceeding has not reached the class certification motion stage, though class discovery is nearly complete. No determination has been made as to whether class certification motions are appropriate, and it is not possible at this time to determine whether class certification or liability is probable as to OnStar or to reasonably ascertain the amount of any liability. On August 2, 2010 plaintiffs filed a motion seeking to add General Motors LLC, our subsidiary, as an additional defendant, which was denied by the court in an opinion dated January 25, 2011.

Patent Infringement Litigation

On July 10, 2009,Kruse Technology Partnership v. General Motors Company was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. InKruse, the plaintiff allegesalleged that we infringed three U.S. patents related to “Internal Combustion Engine with Limited Temperature Cycle” by making and selling diesel engines. The plaintiff hasdid not mademake a claim specifying damages in this case. However, in a similar case filed against Old GM in December 2008, plaintiff asserted that its royalty damages would be significantly more than $100 million. In April 2009, the plaintiff filed a separate patent infringement action against DMAX, Inc., (DMAX) then a joint venture between Isuzu Diesel Services of America, Inc. and Old GM, and which is now a joint venture between Isuzu Diesel Services of America, Inc. and General Motors LLC, our subsidiary.LLC. DMAX manufactures and assembles mechanical and other components of Duramax diesel engines for sale to us. The plaintiff asserted that its royalty damages claim against DMAX, Inc. would exceed $100 million and requestsrequested an injunction in both the case against DMAX and the case against General Motors LLC. We are defendingKruseThe case was settled and an order dismissing the case was entered on several grounds, including non-infringement and invalidity of the patents.November 5, 2010. The separate lawsuit against DMAX has also been dismissed.

Unintended Acceleration Class Actions

We have beenwere named as a co-defendant in two of the many class action lawsuits brought against Toyota arising from Toyota’s recall of certain vehicles related to reports of unintended acceleration. The two cases areNimishabahen Patel v. Toyota Motors North America, Inc. et alal. (filed in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut on February 9, 2010)andDarshak Shah v. Toyota Motors North America, Inc. et alal. (filed in the United States District court for the District of Massachusetts on or about February 16, 2010). The 2009 and 2010 model year Pontiac Vibe, which was manufactured by a joint venture between Toyota and Old GM, included components that were common with those addressed by the Toyota recall and were accordingly the subject of a parallel recall by us. Each case makes allegations regarding Toyota’s conduct related to the condition addressed by the recall and asserts breaches of implied and express warranty, unjust enrichment and violation of consumer protection statutes and seeks actual damages, multiple damages, attorneys fees, costs and injunctive relief on behalf of classes of vehicle owners which include owners of

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2009 and 2010 model year Pontiac Vibes. The cases arewere consolidated in their earliest stage, with no determination that class treatment is appropriate. Although a comprehensive assessmentthe multi-district proceeding pending in the Central District of California created to administer all cases in the cases is not possible at this time, weFederal court system addressing Toyota unintended acceleration issues. We believe that, with respect to the overwhelming majority of Pontiac vehicles addressed by the two cases, the claims asserted are barred by the Sale Approval Order entered by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on July 5, 2009. On August 2, 2010, a consolidated complaint was filed in the multi-district proceeding and we were omitted from the list of named defendants. It now appears that the claims asserted will not be further pursued against us and, absent future developments, we will discontinue reporting on this matter.

UAW VEBA Contribution Claim

On April 6, 2010, the UAW filed suit against us in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan claiming that we breached our obligation to contribute $450 million to the New VEBA. The UAW alleges that we were required to make this contribution pursuant to the UAW-Delphi-GM Memorandum of Understanding Delphi Restructuring dated June 22, 2007. We have filed a motion in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York asserting that the UAW’s claim is barred by the bankruptcy court approved 2009 UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement and by other orders issued by the bankruptcy court that preclude additional GM contributions to the New VEBA. We also maintain that Delphi’s emergence from bankruptcy was not in the nature contemplated by the restructuring agreement and therefore, that condition to any payment remains unfulfilled. We removed this case to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in October 2010, seeking dismissal of the UAW’s U.S. District Court lawsuit. The UAW is seeking payment of $450 million. We have not been served in this matter.

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Environmental Matters

Carbon Dioxide Emission Standard Litigation

In a number of cases, wehas contested whether the Bankruptcy Court has jurisdiction and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Chrysler, and various automobile dealers brought suit for declaratory and injunctive relief from state legislation imposing stringent controls on new motor vehicle CO2 emissions. These cases argue that such state regulation of CO2 emissions is tantamount to state regulation of fuel economy and is preempted by two federal statutes, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) and the Clean Air Act. California adopted such standards pursuant to its AB 1493 legislation. The California standards have been adopted by 13 other states.

The cases were brought against: (1) CARB on December 7, 2004, inNovember 3, 2010, the U.S. District Court forissued a stay of further proceedings until the Eastern Districtissue of California (Fresno Division); (2) the Vermont AgencyBankruptcy Court jurisdiction is decided.

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AmeriCredit Transaction Claims

On July 27, 2010Robert Hatfield, Derivatively on behalf of Natural Resources and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation on November 18, 2005,AmeriCredit Corp v Clifton Morris, Jr. et al.was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont; and (3) the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on February 13, 2006, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. The cases in Vermont and California were decided at the district court levelfor Tarrant County, Texas. General Motors Holdings, LLC and General Motors Company (the GM Entities) are two of the named defendants. Among other allegations, the complaint alleges that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duty with regard to the proposed transaction between AmeriCredit and GM. The GM Entities are accused of aiding and abetting the alleged breach of fiduciary duty by the individual defendants (officers and directors of AmeriCredit). Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin the transaction from closing; however, no motion for an injunction was filed.

On July 28, 2010Labourers Pension Fund of Eastern and Central Canada, on behalf of itself and all others similarly situated v. AmeriCredit Corp, et al. was filed in 2007. In both cases, the trial courts dismissed the EPCA claims, but the California district court enjoined enforcementfor Tarrant County, Texas. General Motors Company is one of the COnamed defendants. The plaintiff sought class action status and alleged that AmeriCredit and the individual defendants (officers and directors of AmeriCredit) breached their fiduciary duties in negotiating and approving the proposed transaction between AmeriCredit and GM, and that GM aided and abetted the alleged breach of fiduciary duty. Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin both the transaction from closing as well as a shareholder vote on the proposed transaction; however, no motion for an injunction was filed. On January 4, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of nonsuit, dismissing its claims without prejudice.

2On or about August 6, 2010,Carla Butler, Derivatively on behalf of AmeriCredit Corp v. Clifton Morris, Jr. et al. was filed in the district court for Tarrant County, Texas. General Motors Holdings, LLC and General Motors Company are among the named defendants. Like the previously filedHatfield litigation related to the proposed AmeriCredit acquisition, the complaint initiating this case alleges that individual officers and directors of AmeriCredit breached their fiduciary duties to AmeriCredit shareholders. The GM Entities are accused of breaching a fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting the individual defendants in usurping a corporate opportunity. Among other relief, the complaint seeks to rescind the AmeriCredit transaction and sought to enjoin its consummation and also to award plaintiff costs and disbursements including attorneys’ and expert fees; however, no motion for an injunction was filed.

standardsOn September 1, 2010,Douglas Mogle, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. AmeriCredit Corp., et al. was filed in the district court for Tarrant County, Texas. General Motors Company is among the named defendants. This complaint is similar to theLabourers Pension Fund complaint discussed above. On November 17, 2010, plaintiffs filed a notice of nonsuit, dismissing its claims without prejudice.

TheHatfield andButlercases have been consolidated, and the plaintiffs have filed an amended consolidated complaint to include a claim for money damages. It is not possible to determine the likelihood of success or reasonably ascertain the amount of any damages, attorneys’ fees or costs that may be awarded.

Korean Labor Litigation

Commencing on or about September 29, 2010, current and former hourly employees of GM Daewoo, our majority-owned affiliate in the Republic of Korea, filed six separate group actions in the Incheon District Court in Incheon, Korea. The cases allege that GM Daewoo failed to include certain allowances in its calculation of Ordinary Wages due under the Clean Air Act unless the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved them under the Clean Air Act. In March 2008, the EPA disapproved the California CO2 standards. By that time, appealsPresidential Decree of the adverse decisions under EPCA were being initiatedKorean Labor Standards Act. GM Daewoo may receive additional claims by hourly employees in California (Ninth Circuit) and Vermont (Second Circuit). The EPA’s actionthe future. Similar cases have been brought against other large employers in the Republic of Korea. This case is in its earliest stages and the California district court’s injunction effectively halted implementationscope of claims asserted may change. However, based on a preliminary analysis of the CO2 standardsclaims currently asserted, the allegations of plaintiffs if accepted in each State that had adopted them.

In January 2009, President Obama directed the EPA to reconsider its disapprovaltheir entirety represent a claim of the California CO2 standards, and to consider adoption of a national approach to the regulation of vehicle CO2 emissions that would eliminate any environmental justification for separate state CO2 standards. The EPA granted approval of the current California CO2 standards in June 2009, pursuant to President Obama’s instruction. In May 2009, we and most of the automotive industry agreed to this “National Standard” approach and, as part of that agreement, to discontinue litigation against the state standards if California and other states agreed to treat compliance with any new federal CO2 standards as compliance with their separate state standards. Under that agreement, on April 1, 2010 California completed rulemaking to revise its CO2 standards, and the EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) completed rulemaking to establish coordinated vehicle CO2 emissions and fuel economy standards. The parties have reached agreement on the terms for dismissal of all pending litigation against the state standards, inapproximately 517 billion Korean Won, which we are involved, and we expect that dismissal motions will be filed soon. The litigation had been stayed pending finalization of the California and federal rulemaking.is approximately $454 million.

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PART II

Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information

On April 7, 2010, we filed a Form 10 with the SEC and, pursuant to Section 12(g)Shares of the Exchange Act, registered our common stock. Ourstock have only been publicly traded since November 18, 2010 when our common stock is not tradedwas listed and began trading on any exchange or other interdealer electronic trading facilitythe New York Stock Exchange and there is no established public trading marketthe Toronto Stock Exchange. As a result our table below only provides data with respect to the fourth quarter for our common stock.

Quarterly price ranges of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, the principal market in which the stock is traded are as follows:

   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 
   High (a)   Low (a) 

Quarter

    

First

   N/A     N/A  

Second

   N/A     N/A  

Third

   N/A     N/A  

Fourth

  $36.98    $33.07  

(a)The quarterly price ranges for our common stock are based on high and low prices from intraday trades.

Holders

We haveAs of February 15, 2011 we had a total of 500 million1.6 billion issued and outstanding shares of common stock which are held by four stockholders of record and a total of 106318 million shares of common stock for which warrants are initially exercisable by two stockholderswarrant holders of record. As of February 15, 2011 there were 185 holders of record of our common stock.

Dividends

Since our formation, we have not paid any dividends on our common stock. We have no current plans to pay any dividends on our common stock. So long as any share of our Series A or Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our common stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends have been paid on our Series A and Series B Preferred Stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends on our common stock payable solely in shares of our common stock. In addition, the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement containOur secured revolving credit facility contains certain restrictions on our ability to pay dividends other thanon our common stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends payable solely in shares of our common stock.

In particular, eachSo long as any share of the UST Credit Agreementour Series A Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our Series B Preferred Stock unless all accrued and the VEBA Note Agreement provides that we may not pay anyunpaid dividends have been paid on our Series A Preferred Stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends on our Series B Preferred Stock payable solely in shares of our common stock unless: no default or event of default has occurred under such agreement and is continuing at the time of such payment; and immediately prior to and after giving effect to such dividend, our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 3.00 to 1.00.stock.

Our payment of dividends in the future, if any, will be determined by our Board of Directors and will be paid out of funds legally available for that purpose. Our payment of dividends in the future will depend on business conditions, our financial condition, earnings, liquidity and capital requirements, the covenants in our new secured revolving credit facility, and other factors.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The table below contains information about securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans. The features of these plans are discussed further in Note 2931 to theour consolidated financial statements.statements (number of securities in millions).

 

Plan Category

  Number of Securities
To be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
(in millions)
  Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights (a)
  Number of Securities
Remaining Available
For Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation Plans (b)
  Number of  Securities
To be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options,

Warrants and
Rights
   Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options,

Warrants and
Rights (a)
   Number of  Securities
Remaining Available
For Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation
Plans (b)
 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan and Salary Stock Plan (c)

  0.3  $  9.7

Plan Category

Number of  Securities
To be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options,

Warrants and
Rights
   Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options,

Warrants and
Rights (a)
   Number of  Securities
Remaining Available
For Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation
Plans (b)
 
  

General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan and Salary Stock Plan (c)

   17    $     58  

 

(a)The awards under the General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan and Salary Stock Plan are restricted stock units. The restricted stock units do not have an exercise price, and the awards will be payable in cash if settled prior to May 17, 2011, which is six months after completionsubsequent to our public offering. In limited situations certain executives could continue to settle their awards in cash due to tax considerations of an initial public offering of our equity.select countries.

 

(b)Excludes securities reflected in the first column, “Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights.”

 

(c)At December 31, 20092010 all of our equity compensation plans were approved by security holders.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIESRepurchases of Securities

None of our issued common stock has been reacquired since its initial issuance on July 10, 2009.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

Holding Company MergerSales of Unregistered Securities

In October 2009 in connection with a merger effectedOn December 31, 2010, we awarded an aggregate of 238 thousand Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to global executives pursuant to an Agreementour Salary Stock Plan (GMSSP) and Plan223 thousand shares, of Merger, datedwhich 137 thousand shares are outstanding as of October 15,December 31, 2010, of Restricted Stock to global executives pursuant to our 2009 byLong-Term Incentive Plan. The difference between the 223 thousand shares awarded and among us, the previous GM Company and GM Merger Subsidiary Inc., a Delaware corporation and indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the previous GM Company, we issued new securities. These new securities were issued solely in exchange for the corresponding securities of the previous GM Company. These new securities have the same economic terms and provisions as the corresponding previous GM Company securities and upon completion of the merger were held by our securityholders in the same class evidencing the same proportional interest in us as the securityholders held in the previous GM Company.

Common Stock

Issued 304 million137 thousand shares outstanding was used to satisfy tax obligations relating to the UST;

Issued 58 million shares to Canada Holdings;

Issued 88 million shares toawards. Each RSU under the New VEBA; and

Issued 50 million shares to MLC.

Series A Preferred Stock

Issued 84 million shares toGMSSP is the UST;

Issued 16 million shares to Canada Holdings; and

Issued 260 million shares to the New VEBA.

The shareseconomic equivalent of Series A Preferred Stock have a liquidation preference of $25.00 perone share and accrue cumulative dividends at a rate equal to 9.0% per annum (payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15) if, as and when declared by our Board of Directors. So long as any share of the Series A Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our common stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends have been paid on the Series A Preferred Stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends on our common stock payable solely in shares of our common stock. OnThe RSUs do not have an expiration or afterexercise date or carry a conversion or exercise price. The awards will be settled in twelve equal, quarterly installments beginning on December 31, 2014, we may redeem, in whole or in part,2011. Each RSU is fully vested and presents the right to receive one share of our common stock on the applicable settlement date. Under the GMSSP, the fair value of our common stock is the average of the high and low trading prices for our common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, on which our common stock is listed, on the date of the transaction. The shares of Series A PreferredRestricted Stock at the time outstanding, at a redemption price per share equal to $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends,were fully vested upon grant but are subject to limited exceptions.restrictions on transfer until December 31, 2013. The securities described in this paragraph were issued pursuant to written compensatory plans or arrangements with our employees in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

WarrantsContribution of Common Stock to U.S. Hourly and Salaried Pension Plans

Issued warrants to MLC to acquire 45.5On January 13, 2011 we completed the previously announced voluntary contribution of 61 million shares of our common stock exercisableto U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, valued at any time prior$2.2 billion for funding purposes. There were 41 million shares (valued at $1.5

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billion) contributed to July 10, 2016,the hourly pension plan and 20 million shares (valued at $0.7 billion) to the salaried pension plan. This was a voluntary contribution above our required minimum funding of the pension plans. However, we expect that the contribution will improve the funded status of the pension plans and therefore improve our risk profile. The contributed shares qualify as a plan asset for funding purposes immediately, and will qualify as a plan asset for accounting purposes when certain transfer restrictions are removed, which is expected in 2011. The common stock was issued and contributed to the pension plan in an unregistered transaction in accordance with an exercise priceexemption under Section 4(2) of $30.00 per share;the Securities Act.

Use of Proceeds

Issued warrants to MLC to acquire 45.5In the three months ended December 31, 2010 we completed a public offering of 550 million shares of our common stock exercisable at any time prior to July 10, 2019, with an exercisea price of $55.00$33.00 per share;share, or $18.1 billion, which shares of common stock were offered by the UST, Canada Holdings and

Issued warrants to the New VEBA, to acquire 15.2and 100 million shares of Series B Preferred Stock at a price of $50.00 per share, or $5.0 billion, which shares of Series B Preferred Stock were offered by us. The following table sets forth the amounts registered and sold by each selling stockholder, the aggregate offering price of the sales, underwriters discounts and net proceeds before expenses to the selling stockholders.

Selling Stockholder

  Total
Shares Sold
   Aggregate
Offering Price
   Underwriters’
Discounts
   Net Proceeds After
Underwriters’
Discounts
 

UST

   412,328,814    $13,606,850,862    $102,051,381    $13,504,799,481  

Canada Holdings

   35,021,186    $1,155,699,138    $8,667,744    $1,147,031,394  

New VEBA

   102,350,000    $3,377,550,000    $25,331,625    $3,352,218,375  

We registered and sold 100 million shares of Series B Preferred stock for an aggregate offering price of $5.0 billion which, after underwriters’ discounts of $138 million resulted in net proceeds to us of $4.9 billion. Each share of our common stock, exercisableSeries B Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time prior to December 31, 2015, with an exercise price set at $126.92 per share.

The1, 2013 into a minimum of 1.2626 shares of our common stock, and each share of Series B Preferred Stock will mandatorily convert on December 1, 2013 into a number of shares of our common stock underlying eachranging from 1.2626 to 1.5152 shares depending on the applicable market value of the warrants issued to MLCour common stock. The conversion ratios for option and the New VEBA and the per share exercise pricemandatory conversions are subject to adjustmentanti-dilution, make-whole and other adjustments. This offering was effected on November 17, 2010 pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919), which the SEC declared effective on such date. Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as a resultrepresentatives of certain events, includingthe several underwriters in the offering. We did not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of common stock, splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends.

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363 Sale

The foregoing securities were issuedwe received net proceeds from the Series B Preferred Stock offering of $4.9 billion. We used these proceeds, along with $1.2 billion of cash on hand, to purchase our Series A Preferred Stock held by the UST Canada Holdings,in the New VEBAamount of $2.1 billion and MLC solelymake a cash contribution to our U.S. hourly and salary pension plans in exchangean amount of $4.0 billion.

We estimate that our expenses for the corresponding securities of the previous GM Companyofferings, excluding underwriting discounts and commissions in connection with the merger. The consideration originally paidsale of Series B Preferred Stock were $25.0 million, which does not reflect the agreement by the underwriters to reimburse us for the securitiesa portion of the previous GM Company with respect to each of the UST, Canada Holdings, the New VEBAour legal and MLCroad show costs and expenses in connection with the formationoffering, up to a maximum aggregate amount of the previous GM Company and the 363 Sale on July 10, 2009 was as follows:

UST

The UST’s existing credit agreement with Old GM;

The UST’s portion of Old GM’s DIP Facility (other than debt we assumed$3.0 million. No offering expenses were paid directly or MLC’s wind-down facility) and all of the rights and obligations as lender thereunder;

The warrants Old GM previously issued to the UST; and

Any additional amounts the UST loaned to Old GM prior to the closing of the 363 Sale with respect to each of the foregoing UST credit facilities.

Canada Holdings

Certain existing loans made to GMCL;

Canada Holding’s portion of the DIP Facility (other than debt we assumed or MLC’s wind-down facility); and

The loans made to us under the existing loan agreement between GMCL and EDC immediately following the closing of the 363 Sale.

New VEBA

The compromise of certain claims against MLC existing under the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement.

MLC

The assets acquiredindirectly by us pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, offset by the liabilities we assumed pursuantany of our directors or officers (or their associates) or persons owning 10% or more of any class of our equity securities or to the Purchase Agreement.

Refer to Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale.

Securities Act Exemption

The securities of the previous GM Company, and our securities issued in replacement thereof in the merger, were issued pursuant to an exemption provided by Section 4(2) under the Securities Act.any other affiliates.

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Item 6.Selected Financial Data

(Dollars in millions except per share amounts)

 

  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009 (a)
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9,
2009
  Years Ended December 31, 
    2008  2007  2006  2005 

Total net sales and revenue (b)

 $57,474     $47,115   $148,979   $179,984   $204,467   $192,143  
                          

Reorganization gains, net (c)

 $     $128,155   $   $   $   $  
                          

Income (loss) from continuing operations (c)(d)

 $(3,786   $109,003   $(31,051 $(42,685 $(2,155 $(10,625

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (e)

                256    445    313  

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax (e)

                4,293          

Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (f)

                        (109
                          

Net income (loss) (c)

  (3,786    109,003    (31,051  (38,136  (1,710  (10,421

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (511    115    108    (406  (324  (48

Less: Cumulative dividends on preferred stock

  (131                      
                          

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (c)

 $(4,428   $109,118   $(30,943 $(38,542 $(2,034 $(10,469
                          

GM $0.01 par value common stock and Old GM $1-2/3 par value common stock

        

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 $(10.73   $178.63   $(53.47 $(76.16 $(4.39 $(18.87

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders (e)

                8.04    0.79    0.55  

Loss from cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle attributable to common stockholders (f)

                        (0.19
                          

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $(10.73   $178.63   $(53.47 $(68.12 $(3.60 $(18.51
                          

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 $(10.73   $178.55   $(53.47 $(76.16 $(4.39 $(18.87

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders (e)

                8.04    0.79    0.55  

Loss from cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle attributable to common stockholders (f)

                        (0.19
                          

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $(10.73   $178.55   $(53.47 $(68.12 $(3.60 $(18.51
                          

Cash dividends per common share

 $     $   $0.50   $1.00   $1.00   $2.00  

Total assets (b)(d)(g)

 $136,295     $104,575   $91,039   $148,846   $185,995   $473,938  

Notes and loans payable (b)(h)

 $15,783     $48,394   $45,938   $43,578   $47,476   $286,943  

Equity (deficit) (d)(f)(i)(j)

 $21,957     $(109,128 $(85,076 $(35,152 $(4,076 $15,931  
  Successor  Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010 (a)
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009 (a)(b)
  January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Years Ended December 31, 
    2008  2007  2006 

Income Statement Data:

       

Total net sales and revenue (c)(d)

 $135,592   $57,474   $47,115   $148,979   $179,984   $204,467  
                        

Reorganization gains, net (e)

 $   $   $128,155   $   $   $  
                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations (e)(f)

 $6,503   $(3,786 $109,003   $(31,051 $(42,685 $(2,155

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (g)

                  256    445  

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax (g)

                  4,293      
                        

Net income (loss) (e)

  6,503    (3,786  109,003    (31,051  (38,136  (1,710

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (331  (511  115    108    (406  (324

Less: Cumulative dividends on and charge related to purchase of preferred stock (h)

  1,504    131                  
                        

Net income (loss) attributable to common
stockholders (e)

 $4,668   $(4,428 $109,118   $(30,943 $(38,542 $(2,034
                        

GM $0.01 par value common stock and Old GM $1-2/3 par value common stock

       

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

       

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders

 $3.11   $(3.58 $178.63   $(53.47 $(76.16 $(4.39

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders (g)

                  8.04    0.79  
                        

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $3.11   $(3.58 $178.63   $(53.47 $(68.12 $(3.60
                        

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

       

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders

 $2.89   $(3.58 $178.55   $(53.47 $(76.16 $(4.39

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders (g)

                  8.04    0.79  
                        

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $2.89   $(3.58 $178.55   $(53.47 $(68.12 $(3.60
                        

Cash dividends per common share

 $   $   $   $0.50   $1.00   $1.00  

Balance Sheet Data (as of period end):

       

Total assets (d)(f)

 $138,898   $136,295    $91,039   $148,846   $185,995  

Automotive notes and loans payable (i)(j)

 $4,630   $15,783    $45,938   $43,578   $47,476  

GM Financial notes and loans payable (d)

 $7,032        

Series A Preferred Stock (k)

 $5,536   $6,998    $   $   $  

Series B Preferred Stock (l)

 $4,855   $    $   $   $  

Equity (deficit) (f)(m)(n)

 $37,159   $21,957    $(85,076 $(35,152 $(4,076

 

(a)All applicable Successor share, per share and related information has been adjusted retroactively for the three-for-one stock split effected on November 1, 2010.

(b)At July 10, 2009 we applied fresh-start reporting following the guidance in ASCAccounting Standards Codification (ASC) 852, “Reorganizations.”“Reorganizations” (ASC 852). The consolidated financial statements for the periods ended on or before July 9, 2009 do not include the effect of any changes in the fair value of assets or liabilities as a result of the application of fresh-start reporting. Therefore, our financial information at and for theany period after July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 is not comparable to Old GM’s financial information.

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(b)(c)In November 2006 Old GM sold a 51% controlling ownership interest in GMAC,Ally Financial, resulting in a significant decrease in total consolidated net sales and revenue, assets and notes and loans payable.revenue.

 

(c)(d)GM Financial was consolidated effective October 1, 2010.

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(e)In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM recorded Reorganization gains, net of $128.2 billion directly associated with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, the 363 Sale and the application of fresh-start reporting. Refer to Note 2 to theour consolidated financial statements for additional detail.

 

(d)(f)In September 2007 Old GM recorded full valuation allowances of $39.0 billion against net deferred tax assets in Canada, Germany and the United States.

 

(e)(g)In August 2007 Old GM completed the sale of the commercial and military operations of its Allison business. The results of operations, cash flows and the 2007 gain on sale of Allison have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

 

(f)(h)InIncludes a charge related to the purchase of Series A Preferred Stock of $677 million in the year ended December 2005 Old GM recorded an asset retirement obligation of $181 million, which was $109 million net of related income tax effects.31, 2010.

 

(g)In December 2006 Old GM recorded the funded status of its benefit plans on the consolidated balance sheet with an offsetting adjustment to Accumulated other comprehensive loss of $16.9 billion in accordance with the adoption of new provisions of ASC 715, “Compensation — Retirement Benefits.”

(h)(i)In December 2008 Old GM entered into the UST Loan Agreement, pursuant to which the UST agreed to provide a $13.4 billion UST Loan Facility. In December 2008 Old GM borrowed $4.0 billion under the UST Loan Facility.

 

(i)(j)In December 2010 GM Daewoo terminated a Korean Won 1.4 trillion (equivalent to $1.2 billion) credit facility following the repayment of the remaining $1.0 billion under the facility.

(k)In December 2010 we purchased 84 million shares of our Series A Preferred Stock from the UST for a purchase price of $2.1 billion, which was equal to 102% of their aggregate liquidation amount.

(l)Series B Preferred Stock was issued in a public offering in November and December 2010. The Series B Preferred Stock pays dividends at 4.75% and is convertible to common stock at the option of the holder until December 1, 2013 the date on which all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock will be mandatorily converted into common stock based on pre-defined conversion ratios that adjust based on the share price of our common stock.

(m)In January 2007 Old GM recorded a decrease to Retained earnings of $425 million and a decrease of $1.2 billion to Accumulated other comprehensive loss in accordance with the early adoption of the measurement provisions of ASC 715, “Compensation — Retirement Benefits.”Benefits” (ASC 715).

 

(j)(n)In January 2007 Old GM recorded an increase to Retained earnings of $137 million with a corresponding decrease to its liability for uncertain tax positions.positions in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (ASC 740).

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Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General Motors Company

General Motors Company was formed by the UST in 2009 originally as a Delaware limited liability company, Vehicle Acquisition Holdings LLC, and subsequently converted to a Delaware corporation, NGMCO, Inc. This company, which on July 10, 2009 acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of General Motors Corporation in the 363 Sale on July 10, 2009 and changed its name to General Motors Company.Company, is sometimes referred to in this management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the periods on or subsequent to July 10, 2009 as “we,” “our,” “us,” “ourselves,” the “Company,” “General Motors,” or “GM,” and is the successor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes (Successor). General Motors Corporation is sometimes referred to in this 2009 10-K,management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, for the periods on or before July 9, 2009, as “Old GM.” Prior to July 10, 2009 Old GM operated the business of the Company, and pursuant to the agreement with the SEC, as described in a no-action letter issued to Old GM by the SEC Staff on July 9, 2009 regarding our filing requirements and those of Motors Liquidation Company (MLC), the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements and related information of Old GM as it is our predecessor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes.purposes (Predecessor). On July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale, General Motors Corporation changed its name to Motors Liquidation Corporation (MLC).Company, which is sometimes referred to in this management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the periods on or after July 10, 2009 as “MLC.” MLC continues to exist as a distinct legal entity for the sole purpose of liquidating its remaining assets and liabilities.

We are engaged primarily in the worldwide development, productionPresentation and marketing of cars, trucks, and parts. We also own a 16.6% equity interest in GMAC, which is accounted for as a cost method investment because we cannot exercise significant influence over GMAC. GMAC provides a broad range of financial services, including consumer vehicle financing, automotive dealership and other commercial financing, residential mortgage services, and automobile service contracts.Estimates

Basis of Presentation

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

We analyze the results of our business through our threefive segments, namely GMNA, GME, GMIO, GMSA and GMIO.GM Financial.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 we changed our managerial and financial reporting structure so that certain entities geographically located within Russia and Uzbekistan were transferred from our GME segment to our GMIO segment, and certain entities geographically located in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay were transferred from our GMIO segment to our newly created GMSA segment. We have retrospectively revised the segment presentation for all periods presented.

Change in Presentation of Financial Statements

In 2010 we changed the presentation of our consolidated balance sheet, consolidated statement of cash flows and certain footnotes to combine line items which were either of a related nature or not individually material. We have made corresponding reclassifications to the comparable information for all periods presented.

Consistent with industry practice, market share information includes estimates of industry sales in certain countries where public reporting is not legally required or otherwise available on a consistent basis.

On October 5, 2010 our Board of Directors recommended a three-for-one stock split on shares of our common stock, which was approved by our stockholders on November 1, 2010. The stock split was effected on November 1, 2010.

Each stockholder’s percentage ownership in us and proportional voting power remained unchanged after the stock split. All applicable share, per share and related information for periods on or subsequent to July 10, 2009 has been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the three-for-one stock split.

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On October 5, 2010 our Board of Directors recommended that we amend our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock that we are authorized to issue from 2.5 billion shares to 5.0 billion shares and to increase the number of preferred shares that we are authorized to issue from 1.0 billion shares to 2.0 billion shares. Our stockholders approved these amendments on November 1, 2010, and they were effected on November 1, 2010.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses in the periods presented. We believe that the accounting estimates employed are appropriate and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, due to the inherent uncertainties in making estimates, actual results could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to these balances in future periods.

OVERVIEWOverview

Our Company

Our company commenced operations on July 10, 2009 when we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumption of certain liabilities of Old GM through a 363 Sale under the Bankruptcy Code. As a result of the 363 Sale and other recent restructuring and cost savings initiatives, we have improved our financial position and level of operational flexibility as compared to Old GM when it operated the business. We commenced operations upon completion of the 363 Sale with a total amount of debt and other liabilities at July 10, 2009 that was $92.7 billion less than Old GM’s total amount of debt and other liabilities at July 9, 2009. We reached a competitive labor agreement with our unions, restructured our dealer network and reduced and refocused our brand strategy in the U.S. to our four brands.

In November and December of 2010 we consummated a public offering of 550 million shares of our common stock and 100 million shares of Series B Preferred Stock and listed both of these securities on the New York Stock Exchange and the common stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Automotive

We are a leading global automotive company. Our vision is to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles. We seek to distinguish our vehicles through superior design, quality, reliability, telematics (wireless voice and data) and infotainment and safety within their respective segments. Our business is diversified across products and geographic markets. With a global network of independent dealers we meet the local sales and service needs of our retail and fleet customers. Of our total 2010 vehicle sales volume, 73.6% was generated outside the United States, including 43.0% from emerging markets, such as Brazil, Russia, India and China (collectively BRIC), which have recently experienced the industry’s highest volume growth.

Our automotive business is organized into four geographically-based segments:

GMNA, with sales, manufacturing and distribution operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and distribution operations in Central America and the Caribbean, represented 31.3% of our total 2010 vehicle sales volume. In North America, we sell our vehicles through four brands — Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac — which are manufactured at plants across the U.S., Canada and Mexico and imported from other GM regions. In 2010, GMNA had the largest market share of any competitor in this market at 18.2%.

GME has sales, manufacturing and distribution operations across Western and Central Europe. GME’s vehicle sales volume, which in addition to Western and Central Europe, includes Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Eastern Europe represented 19.8% of our total 2010 vehicle sales volume. In Western and Central Europe, we sell our vehicles under

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the Opel and Vauxhall (U.K. only) brands, which are manufactured in Europe, and under the Chevrolet brand, which is imported from South Korea where it is manufactured by GM Daewoo of which we own 70.1%. In 2010, GME had the number five market share in this market, at 8.8%.

GMIO, with sales, manufacturing and distribution operations in Asia-Pacific, Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East, is our largest segment by vehicle sales volume. GMIO’s vehicle sales volume, which includes Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East represented 36.7% of our total 2010 vehicle sales volume including sales through our joint ventures. In these regions, we sell our vehicles under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Daewoo, FAW, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands, and we plan to commence sales under the Baojun brand in 2011. In 2010, GMIO had the second largest market share for this market at 8.8% and the number one market share in China. Of GMIO’s vehicle sales volume 76.4% is from China in 2010. Our Chinese operations are primarily comprised of three joint ventures: SGM; of which we own 49%, SGMW; of which we own 44% and FAW-GM; of which we own 50%.

GMSA, with sales, manufacturing and distribution operations in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela as well as sales activities in Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay represented 12.2% of our total 2010 vehicle sales volume. In South America, we sell our vehicles under the Chevrolet, Suzuki and Isuzu brands. In 2010 GMSA had the largest market share for this market at 19.9% and the number three market share in Brazil. Of GMSA’s vehicle sales volume 64.1% is from Brazil in 2010.

We offer a global vehicle portfolio of cars, crossovers and trucks. We are committed to leadership in vehicle design, quality, reliability, telematics and infotainment and safety, as well as to developing key energy efficiency, energy diversity and advanced propulsion technologies, including electric vehicles with range extending capabilities such as the new Chevrolet Volt.

Automotive Financing

On October 1, 2010 we completed the acquisition of AmeriCredit Corp. for cash of approximately $3.5 billion and changed its name to General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

GM Financial specializes in purchasing retail automobile installment sales contracts originated by franchised and select independent dealers in connection with the sale of used and new automobiles. GM Financial generates revenue and cash flows primarily through the purchase, retention, subsequent securitization and servicing of finance receivables. To fund the acquisition of receivables prior to securitization, GM Financial uses available cash and borrowings under its credit facilities. GM Financial earns finance charge income on the finance receivables and pays interest expense on borrowings under its credit facilities. GM Financial periodically transfers receivables to securitization trusts that issue asset-backed securities to investors. The securitization trusts are special purpose entities that are also variable interest entities that meet the requirements to be consolidated in the financial statements.

Our Strategy

Our vision is to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles. The primary elements of our strategy to achieve this vision are to:

Deliver a product portfolio of the world’s best vehicles, allowing us to maximize sales under any market conditions;

Sell our vehicles globally by targeting developed markets, which are projected to have increases in vehicle demand as the global economy recovers, and further strengthening our position in high growth emerging markets;

Improve revenue realization and maintain a competitive cost structure to allow us to remain profitable at lower industry volumes and across the lifecycle of our product portfolio; and

Maintain a strong balance sheet by reducing financial leverage given the high operating leverage of our business model.

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Our management team is focused on hiring new and promoting current talented employees who can bring new perspectives to our business in order to execute on our strategy as follows:

Deliver quality products. We intend to maintain a broad portfolio of vehicles so that we are positioned to meet global consumer preferences. We plan to do this in several ways.

Concentrate our design, engineering and marketing resources on fewer brands and architectures. We plan to increase the volume of vehicles produced from common global architectures to more than 50% of our total volumes in 2015 from less than 17% today. We expect that this initiative will result in greater investment per architecture and brand and will increase our product development and manufacturing flexibility, allowing us to maintain a steady schedule of important new product launches in the future. We believe our four-brand strategy in the U.S. will continue to enable us to allocate higher marketing expenditures per brand.

Develop products across vehicle segments in our global markets. We plan to develop vehicles in each of the key segments of the global markets in which we compete. For example, in September 2010 we introduced the Chevrolet Cruze in the U.S. small car segment, an important and growing segment where we have historically been under-represented.

Continued investment in a portfolio of technologies. We will continue to invest in technologies that support energy diversity and energy efficiency as well as in safety, telematics and infotainment technology. We are committed to advanced propulsion technologies and intend to offer a portfolio of fuel efficient alternatives that use energy sources such as petroleum, bio-fuels, hydrogen and electricity, including the new Chevrolet Volt. We are committed to increasing the fuel efficiency of our vehicles with internal combustion engines through features such as cylinder deactivation, direct injection, variable valve timing, turbo-charging with engine downsizing and six speed transmissions. For example, we expect the Chevrolet Cruze Eco to be capable of achieving an estimated 40 mpg on the highway with a traditional internal combustion engine. We are expanding our telematics and infotainment offerings and, as a result of our OnStar service and our partnerships with companies such as Google, are in a position to deliver safety, security, navigation and connectivity systems and features.

Sell our vehicles globally.We will continue to compete in the largest and fastest growing markets globally.

Broaden GMNA product portfolio. We plan to launch 13 new vehicles in GMNA across our four brands in 2011 and 2012, primarily in the growing car and crossover segments, where, in some cases, we are under-represented, and an additional 29 new vehicles between 2013 and 2014. Launched vehicles in 2010 included the Chevrolet Matiz, Spark, Spark Lite and Volt, Cadillac CTS Coupe and Buick Regal. We believe that we have achieved a more balanced portfolio in the U.S. market, where we maintained a sales volume mix of 36% from cars, 38% from trucks and 26% from crossovers in 2010 compared to 51% from trucks in 2006.

Refresh GME’s vehicle portfolio. To improve our product quality and product perception in Europe, by the start of 2012, we plan to have 80% of our Opel/Vauxhall carlines volume refreshed such that the model stylings are less than three years old. We have four product launches scheduled in 2011. As part of our planned rejuvenation of Chevrolet’s portfolio, which increasingly supplements our Opel/Vauxhall brands throughout Europe, we are moving the entire Chevrolet lineup to new global architectures.

Increase sales in GMIO, particularly in China. We plan to continue to execute our growth strategies in countries where we already hold strong positions, such as China, and to improve market share in other important markets, including South Korea, South Africa, Russia, India and the ASEAN region. We aim to launch 70 new vehicles throughout GMIO through 2012. We plan to enhance and strengthen our GMIO product portfolio through three strategies: (1) leveraging our global architectures; (2) pursuing local and regional solutions to meet specific market requirements; and (3) expanding our joint venture partner collaboration opportunities.

Increase sales in GMSA, particularly in Brazil. We plan to continue to execute our growth strategies in countries where we already hold strong positions, such as Brazil. We aim to launch 40 new vehicles throughout GMSA through 2011. We plan to

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strengthen our GMSA product portfolio through three strategies: (1) leveraging our global architectures; (2) pursuing local and regional solutions to meet specific market requirements; and (3) expanding our joint venture partner collaboration opportunities.

Ensure competitive financing is available to our dealers and customers. We currently maintain multiple financing programs and arrangements with third parties for our wholesale and retail customers to utilize when purchasing or leasing our vehicles. Through our long-standing arrangements with Ally Financial and a variety of other worldwide, regional and local lenders, we provide our customers and dealers with access to financing alternatives. We plan to further expand the range of financing options available to our customers and dealers to help grow our vehicle sales through two specific objectives: (1) ensure certainty of availability of financing; and (2) competitive and transparent pricing for financing, for our dealers and customers. We expect GM Financial will offer increased availability of leasing and sub-prime financing for our customers in the United States and Canada throughout economic cycles. We also plan to use GM Financial to initiate targeted customer marketing initiatives to expand our vehicle sales.

Reduce breakeven levels through improved revenue realization and a competitive cost structure.In developed markets, we are improving our cost structure to become profitable at lower industry volumes.

Capitalize on cost structure improvement and maintain reduced incentive levels in GMNA. We plan to sustain the cost reduction and operating flexibility progress we have made as a result of our North American restructuring. Our current U.S. and Canadian hourly labor agreements provide the flexibility to utilize a lower tiered wage and benefit structure for new hires, part-time employees and temporary employees. We aim to increase our vehicle profitability by maintaining competitive incentive levels with our strengthened product portfolio and by actively managing our production levels through monitoring of our dealer inventory levels. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and based on GMNA’s 2010 market share, GMNA’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) (EBIT is not an operating measure under U.S. GAAP — refer to “Reconciliation of Consolidated, Automotive and GM Financial Segment Results” for additional discussion) would have achieved breakeven at GMNA wholesale volume of approximately 2.3 million vehicles, consistent with an annual U.S. industry sales volume of approximately 9.5 to 10.0 million vehicles.

Execute on our Opel/Vauxhall restructuring plan. We expect our Opel/Vauxhall restructuring plan to lower our vehicle manufacturing costs. The plan includes manufacturing rationalization, headcount reduction, labor cost concessions from the remaining workforce and selling, general and administrative efficiency initiatives. Specifically, we have reached an agreement to reduce our European manufacturing capacity by 20% through, among other things, the closing of our Antwerp facility in Belgium and the rationalization of our powertrain operations in our Bochum and Kaiserslautern facilities in Germany. Additionally, we have reached an agreement with the labor unions in Europe to reduce labor costs by Euro 265 million per year. The objective of our restructuring, along with the refreshed product portfolio pipeline, is to restore the profitability of the GME business.

Enhance manufacturing flexibility. We primarily produce vehicles in locations where we sell them and we have significant manufacturing capacity in medium- and low-cost countries. We intend to maximize capacity utilization across our production footprint to meet demand without requiring significant additional capital investment. For example, we were able to leverage the benefit of a global architecture and start initial production for the U.S. of the Buick Regal 11 months ahead of schedule by temporarily shifting production from North America to Rüsselsheim, Germany.

Maintain a strong balance sheet.Given our business’s high operating leverage and the cyclical nature of our industry, we intend to minimize our financial leverage. We plan to use excess cash to repay debt and to make discretionary contributions to our U.S. pension plans. Based on this planned reduction in financial leverage and the anticipated benefits resulting from our operating strategy described above, we will aim to attain an investment grade credit rating over the long-term.

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Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale

Background

Over time as Old GM’s market share declined in North America, Old GM needed to continually restructure its business operations to reduce cost and excess capacity. In addition, legacyLegacy labor costs and obligations and capacity in its dealer network made Old GM less competitive than new entrants into the U.S. market. These factors continuecontinued to strain on Old GM’s liquidity. In 2005 Old GM incurred significant losses from operations and from restructuring activities such as providing support to Delphi and other efforts intended to reduce operating costs. Old GM managed its liquidity during this time through a series of cost reduction initiatives, capital markets transactions and sales of assets. However, the global credit market crisis had a dramatic effect on Old GM and the automotive industry. In the second half of 2008, the increased turmoil in the mortgage and overall credit markets (particularly the lack of

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financing for buyers or lessees of vehicles), the continued reductions in U.S. housing values, the volatility in the price of oil, recessions in the United States and Western Europe and the slowdown of economic growth in the rest of the world created a substantially more difficult business environment. The ability to execute capital markets transactions or sales of assets was extremely limited, vehicle sales in North America and Western Europe contracted severely, and the pace of vehicle sales in the rest of the world slowed. Old GM’s liquidity position, as well as its operating performance, were negatively affected by these economic and industry conditions and by other financial and business factors, many of which were beyond its control.

As a result of these economic conditions and the rapid decline in sales in the three months ended December 31, 2008 Old GM determined that, despite the actions it had then taken to restructure its U.S. business, it would be unable to pay its obligations in the normal course of business in 2009 or service its debt in a timely fashion, which required the development of a new plan that depended on financial assistance from the U.S. government.

In December 2008 Old GM requested and received financial assistance from the U.S. government and entered into the UST Loan Agreement. In early 2009 Old GM’s business results and liquidity continued to deteriorate, and, as a result, Old GM obtained additional funding from the UST under the UST Loan Agreement. Old GM, through its wholly-owned subsidiary GMCL, also received funding from EDC, a corporation wholly-owned by the governmentGovernment of Canada, under a loan and security agreement entered into in April 2009 (EDC Loan Facility).

As a condition to obtaining the loansUST Loan Facility under the UST Loan Agreement, Old GM was required to submit a Viability Plan in February 2009 that included specific actions intended to result in the following:

 

Repayment of all loans, interest and expenses under the UST Loan Agreement, and all other funding provided by the U.S. government;

 

Compliance with federal fuel efficiency and emissions requirements and commencement of domestic manufacturing of advanced technology vehicles;

 

Achievement of a positive net present value, using reasonable assumptions and taking into account all existing and projected future costs;

 

Rationalization of costs, capitalization and capacity with respect to its manufacturing workforce, suppliers and dealerships; and

 

A product mix and cost structure that is competitive in the U.S. marketplace.

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The UST Loan Agreement also required Old GM to, among other things, use its best efforts to achieve the following restructuring targets:

Debt Reduction

 

Reduction of its outstanding unsecured public debt by not less than two-thirds through conversion of existing unsecured public debt into equity, debt and/or cash or by other appropriate means.

Labor Modifications

 

Reduction of the total amount of compensation paid to its U.S. employees so that, by no later than December 31, 2009, the average of such total amount is competitive with the average total amount of such compensation paid to U.S. employees of certain foreign-owned, U.S. domiciled automakers (transplant automakers);

 

Elimination of the payment of any compensation or benefits to U.S. employees who have been fired, laid-off, furloughed or idled, other than customary severance pay; and

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Application of work rules for U.S. employees in a manner that is competitive with the work rules for employees of transplant automakers.

VEBA Modifications

 

Modification of its retiree healthcare obligations arising under the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement under which responsibility for providing healthcare for UAW retirees, their spouses and dependents would permanently shift from Old GM to the New Plan funded by the New VEBA, such that payment or contribution of not less than one-half of the value of each future payment was to be made in the form of Old GM common stock, subject to certain limitations.

The UST Loan Agreement provided that if, by March 31, 2009 or a later date (not to exceed 30 days after March 31, 2009) as determined by the President’s DesigneePresidential Task Force on the Auto Industry (Auto Task Force) (Certification Deadline), the President’s DesigneeAuto Task Force had not certified that Old GM had taken all steps necessary to achieve and sustain its long-term viability, international competitiveness and energy efficiency in accordance with the Viability Plan, then the loans and other obligations under the UST Loan Agreement were to become due and payable on the thirtieth day after the Certification Deadline.

On March 30, 2009 the President’s DesigneeAuto Task Force determined that the plan was not viable and required substantial revisions. In conjunction with the March 30, 2009 announcement, the administration announced that it would offer Old GM adequate working capital financing for a period of 60 days while it worked with Old GM to develop and implement a more accelerated and aggressive restructuring that would provide a sound long-term foundation. On March 31, 2009 Old GM and the UST agreed to postpone the Certification Deadline to June 1, 2009.

Old GM made further modifications to its Viability Plan in an attempt to satisfy the President’s Designee’sAuto Task Force requirement that it undertake a substantially more accelerated and aggressive restructuring plan (Revised Viability Plan). The following is a summary of significant cost reduction and restructuring actions contemplated by the Revised Viability Plan, the most significant of which included reducing Old GM’s indebtedness and VEBA obligations:obligations.

Indebtedness and VEBA obligationsObligations

In April 2009 Old GM commenced exchange offers for certain unsecured notes to reduce its unsecured debt in order to comply with the debt reduction condition of the UST Loan Agreement.

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Old GM also commenced discussions with the UST regarding the terms of a potential restructuring of its debt obligations under the UST Loan Agreement, the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan Agreement (as subsequently defined), and any other debt issued or owed to the UST in connection with those loan agreements pursuant to which the UST would exchange at least 50% of the total outstanding debt Old GM owed to it at June 1, 2009 for Old GM common stock.

In addition, Old GM commenced discussions with the UAW and the VEBA-settlement class representative regarding the terms of potential VEBA modifications.

Other cost reductionCost Reduction and restructuring actionsRestructuring Actions

In addition to the efforts to reduce debt and modify the VEBA obligations, the Revised Viability Plan also contemplated the following cost reduction efforts:

 

Extended shutdowns of certain North American manufacturing facilities in order to reduce dealer inventory;

 

Refocus itsof resources on four core U.S. brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC;

 

Acceleration of the resolution for Saab, Automobile AB (Saab), HUMMER and Saturn and no planned future investment for Pontiac, which was to be phased out by the end of 2010;

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Acceleration of the reduction in U.S. nameplates to 34 by 2010 — there were 34 nameplates at December 31, 2010;

 

A reduction in the number of U.S. dealers was targeted from 6,246 in 2008 to 3,605 in 2010 — we have completed the federal dealer arbitration process and reduced the number of U.S. dealers to 4,500 at December 31, 2010;

 

A reduction in the total number of plants in the U.S. to 34 by the end of 2010 and 31 by 2012;2012 — there were 40 plants in the U.S. at December 31, 2010; and

 

A reduction in the U.S. hourly employment levels from 61,000 in 2008 to 40,000 in 2010 as a result of the nameplate reductions, operational efficiencies and plant capacity reductions.reductions — through these actions, our special attrition programs and other U.S. hourly workforce reductions, we have reduced the number of U.S. hourly employees to 49,000 at December 31, 2010.

Old GM had previously announced that it would reduce salaried employment levels on a global basis by 10,000 during 2009 and had instituted several programs to effect reductions in salaried employment levels. Old GM had also negotiated a revised labor agreement with the CAW to reduce its hourly labor costs to approximately the level paid to the transplant automakers; however, such agreement was contingent upon receiving longer term financial support for its Canadian operations from the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments.

Chapter 11 Proceedings

Old GM was not able to complete the cost reduction and restructuring actions in its Revised Viability Plan, including the debt reductions and VEBA modifications, which resulted in extreme liquidity constraints. As a result, on June 1, 2009 Old GM and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries entered into the Chapter 11 Proceedings.

In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM entered into a secured superpriority debtor-in-possession credit agreement with the UST and EDC (DIP Facility) and received additional funding commitments from EDC to support Old GM’s Canadian operations.

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The following table summarizes the total funding and funding commitments Old GM received from the U.S. and Canadian governments and the additional notes Old GM issued related thereto in the period December 31, 2008 through July 9, 2009 (dollars in millions):

 

  Funding and  Funding
Commitments
   Additional
Notes Issued  (a)
   Total Obligation 

Description of Funding Commitment

  Funding and Funding
Commitments
  Additional
Notes Issued(a)
  Total Obligation      

UST Loan Agreement (b)

  $19,761  $1,172  $20,933  $19,761    $1,172    $20,933  

EDC funding (c)

   6,294   161   6,455   6,294     161     6,455  

DIP Facility

   33,300   2,221   35,521   33,300     2,221     35,521  
                     

Total

  $59,355  $3,554  $62,909  $59,355    $3,554    $62,909  
                     

 

(a)Old GM did not receive any proceeds from the issuance of these promissory notes, which were issued as additional compensation to the UST and EDC.

 

(b)Includes debt of $361 million, which the UST loaned to Old GM under the warranty program.

 

(c)Includes approximately $2.4 billion from the EDC Loan Facility received in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and funding commitments of CAD $4.5 billion (equivalent to $3.9 billion when entered into) that were immediately converted into our equity. This funding was received on July 15, 2009.

363 Sale

On July 10, 2009, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Old GM and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the Sellers).Sellers. The 363 Sale was consummated in accordance with the Purchase Agreement, between us and the Sellers, and pursuant to the Bankruptcy Court’s sale order dated July 5, 2009.

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In connection with the 363 Sale, the purchase price we paid to Old GM was comprisedequaled the sum of:

 

A credit bid in an amount equal to the total of: (1) debt of $19.8 billion under Old GM’s UST Loan Agreement, plus notes of $1.2 billion issued as additional compensation for the UST Loan Agreement, plus interest on such debt Old GM owed as of the closing date of the 363 Sale; and (2) debt of $33.3 billion under Old GM’s DIP Facility, plus notes of $2.2 billion issued as additional compensation for the DIP Facility, plus interest Old GM owed as of the closing date, less debt of $8.2 billion owed under the DIP Facility;

 

The UST’s return of the warrants Old GM previously issued to it;

 

The issuance to MLC of 50150 million shares (or 10%) of our common stock and warrants to acquire newly issued shares of our common stock initially exercisable for a total of 91273 million shares of our common stock (or 15% on a fully diluted basis); and

 

Our assumption of certain specified liabilities of Old GM (including debt of $7.1 billion owed under the DIP Facility).

Under the Purchase Agreement, we are obligated to issue the Adjustment Sharesadditional shares of our common stock to MLC (Adjustment Shares) in the event that allowed general unsecured claims against MLC, as estimated by the Bankruptcy Court, exceed $35.0 billion. The maximum number of Adjustment Shares equateissuable is 30 million shares (subject to 2% (or 10 million shares) of our common stock.adjustment to take into account stock dividends, stock splits and other transactions). The number of Adjustment Shares to be issued is calculated based on the extent to which estimated general unsecured claims exceed $35.0 billion with the maximum number of Adjustment Shares issued if estimated general unsecured claims total $42.0 billion or more. WeIn the period July 10, 2009 to December 31, 2009 we determined that it iswas probable that general unsecured claims allowed against MLC willwould ultimately exceed $35.0 billion by at least $2.0 billion. In thatthe circumstance where expected general unsecured claims equal $37.0 billion, we would behave been required to issue 2.98.6 million Adjustment Shares to

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MLC as an adjustment to the purchase price. At July 10,December 31, 2009 we accrued $113recorded a liability of $162 million included in Other liabilitiesAccrued liabilities. In the year ended December 31, 2010 the liability was adjusted quarterly based on available information. Based on information which became available in the three months ended December 31, 2010, we concluded it was no longer probable that general unsecured claims would exceed $35 billion and deferredwe reversed to income taxes related to this contingent obligation.our previously recorded liability of $231 million for the contingently issuable Adjustment Shares.

Agreements with the UST, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits TrustEDC and Export Development CanadaNew VEBA

On July 10, 2009, we entered into the UST Credit Agreement and assumed debt of $7.1 billion Old GM incurred under the DIP Facility (UST Loans). Through our wholly-owned subsidiary GMCL, we entered into the Canadian Loan Agreement with EDC and assumed a CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion when entered into) term loan maturing on July 10, 2015. Proceeds of the DIP Facility of $16.4 billion were deposited in escrow, to be distributed to us at our request if certain conditions were met and returned to us after the UST Loans of $7.1 billion.and the Canadian Loan were repaid in full. Immediately after entering into the UST Credit Agreement, we made a partial prepayment,pre-payment due to the termination of the U.S. government sponsored warranty program, reducing the UST Loans principal balance to $6.7 billion. We also entered into the VEBA Note Agreement and issued a notethe VEBA Notes to the New VEBA in the principal amount of $2.5 billion (VEBA Notes)pursuant to the New VEBA. ThroughVEBA Note Agreement.

In December 2009 and March 2010 we made quarterly payments of $1.0 billion and $1.0 billion on the UST Loans and GMCL made quarterly payments of $192 million and $194 million on the Canadian Loan. In April 2010, we used funds from our wholly-owned subsidiary General Motorsescrow account to repay in full the outstanding amount of Canada Limited (GMCL), we also entered into the amendedUST Loans of $4.7 billion, and restated Canadian Loan Agreement with EDC, as a resultGMCL repaid in full the outstanding amount of which GMCL has the Canadian Loan of CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent$1.1 billion. Both loans were repaid prior to $1.3 billion when entered into).maturity. On October 26, 2010 we repaid in full the outstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of the VEBA Notes of $2.8 billion.

Refer to Note 1819 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on the UST Loans, VEBA Notes and the Canadian Loan.

Issuance of Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Warrants

On July 10, 2009 we issued the following securities to the UST, Canada Holdings, the New VEBA and MLC:

USTMLC (shares in millions):

 

304.1 million shares of our common stock;

   Common Stock   Series A
Preferred Stock
 

UST

   912     84  

Canada Holdings

   175     16  

New VEBA (a)

   263     260  

MLC (a)

   150       
          
   1,500     360  
          

 

83.9 million shares of our Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Series A Preferred Stock);

Canada Holdings

58.4 million shares of our common stock;

16.1 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock;

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New VEBA

87.5 million shares of our common stock;

260.0 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock;

Warrant to acquire 15.2 million shares of our common stock;

MLC

50.0 million shares of our common stock; and

Two warrants, each to acquire 45.5 million shares of our common stock.

(a)New VEBA also received a warrant to acquire 46 million shares of our common stock and MLC received two warrants, each to acquire 136 million shares of our common stock.

Preferred Stock

The shares of Series A Preferred Stock have a liquidation preferenceamount of $25.00 per share and accrue cumulative dividends at 9.0% per annum (payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15) that are payable if, as and when declared by our Board of Directors. So long as any share of the Series A Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our common stock or our Series B Preferred Stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends have been paid on the Series A Preferred Stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends on our common stock payable solely in shares of our common stock. On or after December 31, 2014 we may redeem, in whole or in part, the shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding, at a redemption price per share equal to $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, subject to limited exceptions.

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The Series A Preferred Stock iswas previously classified as temporary equity because onethe holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, as a class, owned greater than 50% of our common stock and therefore had the ability to exert control, through its power to vote for the election of our directors, over various matters, which could have included compelling us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock in 2014 or later. In December 2010 we purchased the 84 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by the UST. Since the remaining holders of our Series A Preferred Stock, Canada Holdings and the New VEBA, do not own a majority of our common stock and therefore do not have the ability to exert control, through the power to vote for the election of our directors, over various matters, including compelling us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock when it becomes callable by us on or after December 31, 2014, our classification of the Series A Preferred Stock as temporary equity is no longer appropriate. Upon the purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock held by the UST, controls our Board of Directors and could compel us to call the Series A Preferred Stock for redemption in 2014. We are not accretingheld by Canada Holdings and the Preferred StockNew VEBA was reclassified to permanent equity at its redemptioncarrying amount of $9.0 billion because we believe it is not probable that$5.5 billion. Refer to Note 29 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on the UST will control our Boardpurchase of Directors in 2014.shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

Warrants

The first tranche of warrants issued to MLC is exercisable at any time prior to July 10, 2016, with an exercise price of $30.00$10.00 per share. The second tranche of warrants issued to MLC is exercisable at any time prior to July 10, 2019, with an exercise price of $55.00$18.33 per share. The warrant issued to the New VEBA is exercisable at any time prior to December 31, 2015, with an exercise price of $126.92$42.31 per share. The number of shares of our common stock underlying each of the warrants issued to MLC and the New VEBA and the per share exercise price are subject to adjustment as a result of certain events, including stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends.

Additional Modifications to Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Contingent upon Completion of the Emergence from Bankruptcy363 Sale

We also modified the U.S. hourly pension plan, the U.S. executive retirement plan, the U.S. salaried life plan, the non-UAW hourly retiree medical plan and the U.S. hourly life plan. These modifications became effective upon the completion of the 363 Sale. The key modifications were:

 

Elimination of the post 65post-age-65 benefits and placing a cap on pre 65pre-age-65 benefits in the non-UAW hourly retiree medical plan;

 

Capping the life benefit for non-UAW retirees and future retirees at $10,000 in the U.S. hourly life plan;

 

Capping the life benefit for existing salaried retirees at $10,000, reduced the retiree benefit for future salaried retirees and eliminated the executive benefit for the U.S. salaried life plan;

 

Elimination of a portion of nonqualified benefits in the U.S. executive retirement plan; and

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Elimination of the flat monthly special lifetime benefit of $66.70 that was to commence on January 1, 2010 for the U.S. hourly pension plan.

Accounting for the Effects of the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale

Chapter 11 Proceedings

Accounting Standards Codification (ASC)ASC 852 “Reorganizations,” (ASC 852) is applicable to entities operating under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. ASC 852 generally does not affect the application of U.S. GAAP that we and Old GM followed to prepare the consolidated financial statements, but it does require specific disclosures for transactions and events that were directly related to the Chapter 11 Proceedings and transactions and events that resulted from ongoing operations.

Old GM prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with the guidance in ASC 852 in the period June 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Revenues, expenses, realized gains and losses, and provisions for losses directly related to the Chapter 11

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Proceedings were recorded in Reorganization gains, net. ReorganizationExpenses and gains netand losses directly related to the reorganization do not constitute an element of operating loss due to their nature and due to the requirement of ASC 852 that they be reported separately from operating loss.separately. Old GM’s balance sheet prior to the 363 Sale distinguished prepetition liabilities subject to compromise from prepetition liabilities not subject to compromise and from postpetition liabilities. Cash amounts provided by or used in the Chapter 11 Proceedings are separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.

Renewed Business Focus

The formation of General Motors Company, in connection with the 363 Sale, has positioned us to achieve profitability with the execution of certain key strategic initiatives. Achieving our goal of returning to profitability includes developing a culture with an increased focus on our customers’ needs and our product quality and design.

Core Brands

Going forward we will focus on four core brands in North America: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC. We anticipate that these four core brands will have a total of 34 U.S. nameplates by the end of 2010. We believe the focus on four core brands will enable us to allocate more resources to each, resulting in improved product, design, quality and marketing.

Operational Structure

To promote a new company culture, we have revised our operational structure to streamline our business and speed our decision making processes in order to respond to customer needs and market demands faster. In order to streamline our business and speed our decision making processes and in anticipation of the sale of our Adam Opel GmbH (Adam Opel) operations, we had revised our operational structure, combining Old GM’s Europe, Latin America/Africa/Middle East and Asia Pacific segments into one segment, GMIO. In November 2009 our Board of Directors subsequently elected to retain sole ownership of the Adam Opel operations. We have therefore determined our current operational structure to be GMNA, GME, and GMIO, which combines Old GM’s Latin America/Africa/Middle East and Asia Pacific segments. We have eliminated our regional strategy boards, as well as two senior leadership forums, the Automotive Strategy Board and the Automotive Product Board. We have instituted a single, smaller executive committee, which meets more frequently and focuses on business results, products, brands and customers. We have revised the segment presentation for all periods presented.

Nonsegment operations are classified as Corporate. Corporate includes investments in GMAC, certain centrally recorded income and costs, such as interest, income taxes and corporate expenditures, certain nonsegment specific revenues and expenses, including costs related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements and a portfolio of automotive retail leases. The Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements require that in the event that Delphi or its successor companies ceases doing business or becomes subject to financial distress Old GM could be liable if Delphi fails to provide certain benefits at the required level.

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Investment in GMAC

As part of the approval process for GMAC to obtain Bank Holding Company status in December 2008, Old GM agreed to reduce its ownership in GMAC to less than 10% of the voting and total equity of GMAC by December 24, 2011. At December 31, 2009 our equity ownership in GMAC was 16.6%.

In December 2008 Old GM and FIM Holdings, an assignee of Cerberus ResCap Financing LLC, entered into a subscription agreement with GMAC under which each agreed to purchase additional Common Membership Interests in GMAC, and the UST committed to provide Old GM with additional funding in order to purchase the additional interests. In January 2009 Old GM entered into the UST GMAC Loan Agreement pursuant to which it borrowed $884 million (UST GMAC Loan) and utilized those funds to purchase 190,921 Class B Common Membership Interests of GMAC. The UST GMAC Loan was scheduled to mature in January 2012 and bore interest, payable quarterly, at the same rate of interest as the UST Loans. The UST GMAC Loan was secured by Old GM’s Common and Preferred Membership Interests in GMAC. As part of this loan agreement, the UST had the option to convert outstanding amounts into a maximum of 190,921 shares of GMAC’s Class B Common Membership Interests on a pro rata basis.

In May 2009 the UST exercised this option, the outstanding principal and interest under the UST GMAC Loan was extinguished, and Old GM recorded a net gain of $483 million. The net gain was comprised of a gain on the disposition of GMAC Common Membership Interests of $2.5 billion and a loss on extinguishment of the UST GMAC Loan of $2.0 billion. After the exchange, Old GM’s ownership was reduced to 24.5% of GMAC’s Common Membership Interests.

GMAC converted its status to a C corporation effective June 30, 2009. At that date, Old GM began to account for its investment in GMAC using the cost method rather than the equity method as Old GM no longer exercised significant influence over GMAC. In connection with GMAC’s conversion into a C corporation, each unit of each class of GMAC Membership Interests was converted into shares of capital stock of GMAC with substantially the same rights and preferences as such Membership Interests. On July 10, 2009 we acquired the investments in GMAC’s common and preferred stocks in connection with the 363 Sale.

In December 2009 the UST made a capital contribution to GMAC of $3.8 billion consisting of the purchase of trust preferred securities of $2.5 billion and mandatory convertible preferred securities of $1.3 billion. The UST also exchanged all of its existing GMAC non-convertible preferred stock for newly issued mandatory convertible preferred securities valued at $5.3 billion. In addition the UST converted $3.0 billion of its mandatory convertible preferred securities into GMAC common stock. These actions resulted in the dilution of our GMAC common stock investment from 24.5% to 16.6%, of which 6.7% is held directly and 9.9% is held in an independent trust. Pursuant to previous commitments to reduce influence over and ownership in GMAC, the trustee, who is independent of us, has the sole authority to vote and is required to dispose of all GMAC common stock held in the trust by December 24, 2011.

StrategicSpecific Management Initiatives

The execution of certain strategicmanagement initiatives is critical into achieving our goal of sustained future profitability. The following provides a summary of these management initiatives and significant results and events.

U.S. Automobile IndustryRepayment of Debt and GMNAReduction of Financial Leverage

OurPurchase of Series A Preferred Stock from the UST

In December 2010 we purchased 84 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock, held by the UST, at a price equal to 102% of the aggregate liquidation amount, for $2.1 billion. The purchase of the UST’s Series A Preferred Stock resulted in a charge of $0.7 billion.

Contribution of Cash and Common Stock to U.S. operations represent a substantial portionHourly and Salaried Pension Plans

In October 2010 we announced our intention to contribute $6.0 billion to our U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, consisting of $4.0 billion of cash and $2.0 billion of our business and attaining future profitability incommon stock. In December 2010 we made the $4.0 billion cash contribution to our U.S. operations is imperative ifhourly and salaried pension plans consisting of a $2.7 billion contribution to the U.S. hourly pension plan and a $1.3 billion contribution to the U.S. salaried pension plan. In January 2011 we arecontributed 61 million shares of our common stock to achieve our worldwide profitability, debt reduction and U.S. market share goals.

Our plan to return our U.S. operationshourly and salaried pension plans valued at $2.2 billion for funding purposes. We contributed 41 million shares of our common stock to profitability includes programs that enhancethe U.S. hourly pension plan and 20 million shares of our customers’ interaction atcommon stock to the pointU.S. salaried pension plan.

Repayment of sale through improved dealership operations. The first program, Standards for Excellence, is an initiative focused upon improving sales and customer satisfaction. The program includes an in-store facilitator, process improvement programs and customer research. Incentives are awarded to those dealers that achieve their targets under this program. Participating dealers in this program have consistently outperformed non-participating dealers. The second program, Essential Brand Elements, is an initiative focused upon

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conformance with four critical sales and marketing elements: (1) Customer Sales and Service Retention communications; (2) digital marketing; (3) high training standards; and (4) facility image requirements. Dealers that participate and are compliant earn quarterly incentives. Of our dealerships, 97% have participated in the program and compliance has increased for all elements.

In December 2010 GM Daewoo terminated its $1.2 billion credit facility following the year ended 2009 certain data such as vehicle sales, market share data and production volume combine our data inrepayment of the periodremaining $1.0 billion under the facility.

Repayment of VEBA Notes

On July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 with Old GM’s datawe entered into the VEBA Note Agreement and issued the VEBA Notes in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 for comparative purposes.

Vehicle Sales and Market Share

principal amount of $2.5 billion to the New VEBA. In October 2010 we repaid in full the year ended 2009 U.S. industry vehicle sales were 10.6 million vehicles, of which combined GM and Old GM market share was 19.6%. This represents a decline in U.S. industry vehicle sales from 13.5 million vehicles (or 21.4%) and a decline in Old GM market share, which was 22.1% in 2008. The negative economic effectsoutstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of the U.S. recession, in 2008, continued to effect the U.S. automobile industry in 2009 resulting in decreased U.S. industry vehicle sales.

Combined GM and Old GM dealers in the U.S. sold 2.1 million vehicles in the year ended 2009. This represents a decline from Old GM U.S. vehicle salesVEBA Notes of 3.0 million vehicles (or 30.1%) in 2008. This decrease relates to the continuing tight credit markets, high unemployment rates and recessions in the United States and many international markets negatively affecting industry vehicle sales during 2009. In addition, Old GM’s well publicized liquidity issues, public speculation as to the effects of Chapter 11 proceedings and the actual Chapter 11 Proceedings negatively affected vehicle sales. This decrease was also affected by a reduction in combined GM and Old GM U.S. fleet sales to 514,000 vehicles from 823,000 vehicles (or 37.5%), reduced incentive spending and the orderly wind-down of non-core brands. Despite this decrease in the combined GM and Old GM U.S. vehicle sales, combined GM and Old GM dealers’ U.S. quarterly vehicle sales increased from 413,000 vehicles in the three months ended March 31, 2009 to 541,000 vehicles (or 31.1%) in the three months ended June 30, 2009. Combined GM and Old GM dealers’ U.S. quarterly vehicle sales increased to 593,000 vehicles (or 9.4%) in the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to June 30, 2009 levels. The combined GM and Old GM dealers’ U.S. quarterly vehicle sales increases in the first three quarters of 2009 reflect successful product launches, such as the Chevrolet Camaro, and vehicle sales from our portfolio of fuel efficient vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Aveo and Cobalt and crossovers Equinox and HHR, related to the U.S. government Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program. In the fourth quarter of 2009 our dealers’ U.S. vehicle sales decreased to 538,000 vehicles (or 9.3%) as compared to September 2009 levels reflecting lost momentum from the expired CARS program.

In the year ended 2009 combined GM and Old GM core brands accounted for 87.1% of combined GM and Old GM total U.S vehicle sales. These core brands consist of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. Combined GM and Old GM dealers’ U.S. quarterly core brand vehicle sales increased from 346,000 vehicles in the three months ended March 31, 2009 to 465,000 vehicles (or 34.4%) in the three months ended June 30, 2009. Combined GM and Old GM dealers’ U.S. quarterly core brand vehicle sales increased to 509,000 vehicles (or 9.4%) in the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to June 30, 2009 levels. These core brand vehicle sale increases are reflective of the new product launches and the CARS program mentioned previously. In the fourth quarter of 2009 our U.S. core brand vehicle sales decreased to 496,000 vehicles (or 2.5%) reflecting the expiration of the CARS program. In the fourth quarter of 2009 core brand vehicle sales reached 92.3% of total U.S. vehicle sales as the wind-down of non-core brands Pontiac and Saturn were ahead of schedule. At December 31, 2009 only 2,752 Pontiac or Saturn vehicles remained in dealer stock.

The continued increase in U.S. industry and core brand vehicle sales is critical for us to achieve our worldwide profitability, debt reduction, and U.S. market share goals.$2.8 billion.

U.S. Salaried and Hourly Headcount Reductions

In June 2009 Old GM announced its intention to reduce U.S salaried headcount by means of the 2009 Salaried Window Program. At December 31, 2009 our U.S. salaried workforce was 26,000 employees. At December 31, 2008 Old GM’s U.S. salaried workforce was 29,000 employees. This represents a decrease of 5,000 U.S. salaried employees, excluding 2,000 U.S. salaried employees acquired with Delphi’s global steering business (Nexteer) and four domestic facilities, as more fully discussed in “Delphi Master Disposition Agreement” in this MD&A.

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In order to align U.S. hourly headcount with current production levels, Old GM determined that reductions in its U.S. hourly workforce were necessary. At December 31, 2009 13,000 U.S. hourly employees had elected to participate in the 2009 Special Attrition Programs, introduced in February and in June of 2009. At December 31, 2009 our U.S. hourly headcount was 51,000 employees. At December 31, 2008 Old GM’s U.S. hourly headcount was 62,000 employees. This represents a decrease of 16,000 U.S. hourly employees, excluding 5,000 U.S. hourly employees acquired with Nexteer and four domestic facilities.

Manufacturing Operations Rationalization

We continue to consolidate our U.S. manufacturing operations while maintaining the flexibility to meet increasing 2010 production levels. At December 31, 2009 we had reduced the number of U.S. manufacturing plants to 41 from 47 in 2008, excluding Nexteer and four domestic facilities recently acquired from Delphi.

In the year ended 2009 combined GM and Old GM GMNA produced 1.9 million vehicles. This represents a decrease of 44.5% compared to 3.4 million vehicles in the year ended 2008. However, combined GM and Old GM GMNA production levels increased from 371,000 vehicles in the three months ended March 31, 2009 to 395,000 vehicles (or 6.5%) in the three months ended June 30, 2009. Combined GM and Old GM GMNA production increased to 531,000 vehicles (or 34.4%) in the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to June 30, 2009 quarterly production levels. GMNA production increased to 616,000 vehicles (or 16.0%) in the three months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to September 30, 2009 quarterly production levels. The increase in production levels from the three months ended September 30, 2009 related to increased consumer demand for certain products such as the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX.

Timely Repayment of Debt

Proceeds from the DIP Facility were necessary in order to provide sufficient capital to operate. In connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed the UST Loans and Canadian Loan, which Old GM incurred under the DIP Facility. One of our key priorities going forward is to repay the outstanding balances from these loans prior to maturity.

Repayment of UST Loans and Canadian Loan

In November 2009 we signed amendments toProceeds from the UST Credit Agreement and Canadian Loan AgreementDIP Facility were necessary in order to provide sufficient capital for quarterly repaymentsOld GM to operate pending the closing of the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. Under these amendments,363 Sale. In connection with the 363 Sale, we agreed to make quarterly payments of $1.0 billion and $192 million to the UST and EDC. In December 2009 and March 2010 we made our first two quarterly payments on the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. Upon making such payments, equivalent amounts were released to us from escrow. After these payments, the carrying amounts ofassumed the UST Loans and Canadian Loan, werewhich Old GM incurred under the DIP Facility. One of our key priorities was to repay the outstanding balances from these loans prior to maturity. We also plan to use excess cash to repay debt and reduce our financial leverage.

In April 2010, we used funds from our escrow account (described below) to repay in full the then-outstanding amount of the UST Loans of $4.7 billion and $1.0GMCL repaid in full the then-outstanding amount of the Canadian Loan of $1.1 billion. Both loans were repaid prior to maturity.

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UST Escrow Funds

Proceeds of the DIP Facility of $16.4 billion were deposited in escrow and will be distributed to us at our request upon certain conditions. Any unused amounts in escrow on June 30, 2010 are required to be used to repay the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. In the event of an initial public offering of our equity, this accelerated payment schedule would be suspended. Any funds remaining in our escrow account after repayment of the loans will be released to us.escrow. We have used our escrow account to acquire all Class A Membership Interests in DIP HOLDCO LLP, subsequently named Delphi Automotive LLP (New Delphi), in the amount of $1.7 billion and acquire Nexteer and four domestic facilities and make other related payments in the amount of $1.0 billion. In addition, $2.4 billion wereWe released from escrow $2.4 billion in connection with two quarterly payments of $1.2 billion on the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. At March 31, 2010 our escrow account had a balanceLoan and another $4.7 billion was released upon the repayment of $11.3 billion.

UST Credit Agreement and Canadian Loan Agreement

On July 10, 2009 we entered into the UST Credit Agreement and assumed the UST LoansLoans. The remaining funds in the amount of $7.1$6.6 billion incurred by Old GM under its DIP Facility. Immediately after entering intothat were held in escrow became unrestricted and the availability of those funds was no longer subject to the conditions set forth in the UST Credit Agreement, we made a partial pre-payment, reducing

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the UST Loans principal balance to $6.7 billion. On July 10, 2009 through our wholly-owned subsidiary GMCL, we also entered into the amended and restated Canadian Loan Agreement with EDC, and assumed the CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion when entered into) Canadian Loan.

We are required to prepay the UST Loans and Canadian Loan on a pro rata basis, between the UST Loans, Canadian Loan and VEBA Notes, in an amount equal to the amount of net cash proceeds received from certain asset dispositions, casualty events, extraordinary receipts and the incurrence of certain debt. We may also voluntarily repay the UST Loans and Canadian Loan in whole or in part at any time. Once repaid, amounts borrowed under the UST Credit Agreement may not be reborrowed. The UST Credit Agreement and the Canadian Loan Agreement mature on July 10, 2015.Agreement.

Repayment of German Revolving Bridge Facility

In May 2009 Old GM entered into a revolving bridge facility with the German federal government and certain German states (German Facility) with a total commitment of up to Euro 1.5 billion (equivalent to $2.1 billion when entered into) and maturing November 30, 2009. The German Facility was necessary in order to provide sufficient capital to operate Opel/Vauxhall. On November 24, 2009, the debt was paid in full and extinguished.

Brand RationalizationFocus on Chinese Market

As mentioned previously,Our Chinese operations, which we will focusestablished beginning in 1997, are composed of the following joint ventures: SGM, SGMW, FAW-GM, Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center Co., Ltd. (PATAC), Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Ltd. (Shanghai OnStar) and Shanghai Chengxin Used Car Operation and Management Co., Ltd. (Used Car JV), collectively referred to as China JVs. We view the Chinese market, the fastest growing global market by volume of vehicles sold, as important to our resourcesglobal growth strategy and are employing a multi-brand strategy, led by our Buick division, which we believe is a strong brand in China. In the coming years, we plan to increasingly leverage our global architectures to increase the number of nameplates under the Chevrolet brand in China. Sales and income of the joint ventures are not consolidated into our financial statements; rather, our proportionate share of the earnings of each joint venture is reflected as Equity income, net of tax.

SGM is a joint venture established by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) (51%) and us (49%) in 1997. SGM has interests in three other joint ventures in China — Shanghai GM (Shenyang) Norsom Motor Co., Ltd (SGM Norsom), Shanghai GM Dong Yue Motors Co., Ltd (SGM DY) and Shanghai GM Dong Yue Powertrain (SGM DYPT). These three joint ventures are jointly held by SGM (50%), SAIC (25%) and us (25%). The four joint ventures (SGM Group) are engaged in the production, import, and sale of a comprehensive range of products under the brands of Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac.

SGMW, of which we own 44%, SAIC owns 50.1% and certain Liuzhou investors own 5.9%, produces mini-commercial vehicles and passenger cars utilizing local architectures under the Wuling and Chevrolet brands. In 2010 we entered into an equity transfer agreement to purchase an additional 10% interest in SGMW from Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co., Ltd. and Liuzhou Mini Vehicles Factory, (together the Wuling Group) for $52 million in cash plus an agreement to provide technical services to the Wuling Group through 2013. Upon receiving regulatory approval in China, the transaction closed in November of 2010 increasing our ownership from 34% to 44% of the outstanding stock of SGMW. FAW-GM, of which we own 50% and China FAW Group Corporation (FAW) owns 50%, produces light commercial vehicles under the Jiefang brand and medium vans under the FAW brand. Our joint venture agreements allow for significant rights as a member as well as the contractual right to report SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales and production volume in China. SAIC, one of our joint venture partners, currently produces vehicles under its own brands for sale in the Chinese market. At present vehicles that SAIC produces primarily serve markets that are different from markets served by our joint ventures.

PATAC is our China-based engineering and technical joint venture with SAIC. Shanghai OnStar is our joint venture with SAIC that provides Chinese customers with a wide array of vehicle safety and information services. Used Car JV is our joint venture with SAIC that will cooperate with current distributors of SGM products in the establishment of dedicated used car sales and service facilities across China.

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The following table summarizes certain key operational and financial data for the China JVs (dollars in millions):

   Years Ended 
   December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Total wholesale units

   2,348,391    1,823,693  

Market share

   12.8  13.3

Total net sales and revenues

  $25,395   $18,098  

Net income

  $2,808   $1,636  
   December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $5,247   $3,516  

Debt

  $61   $30  

In November 2010 we and SAIC entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would, if binding agreements are concluded by the parties, result in several strategic cooperation initiatives between us and SAIC. The initiatives covered by the MOU include:

Cooperation in the development of new energy vehicles, such as appropriate electric vehicle architectures and battery electric vehicle technical development;

Further expanding the role of PATAC in vehicle development, new technology development and participation in our global vehicle development process;

Sharing an additional vehicle architecture and powertrain application with SAIC in an effort to help reduce development costs and benefit from economies of scale;

Potential cooperation in providing access to our distribution network outside China for certain of SAIC’s MG branded products;

Providing training sources to assist a limited number of SAIC engineers with their professional development; and

Discussions to determine possible areas of cooperation in the development of future diesel engines.

We expect definitive agreements will be reached in the first half of 2011 for the initiatives not yet agreed to at December 31, 2010.

Development of Multiple Financing Sources and GM Financial

A significant percentage of our customers and dealers require financing to purchase our vehicles. Historically, Ally Financial has provided most of the financing for our dealers and a significant amount of financing for our customers in the U.S., Canada and various other markets around the world. We maintain other financing relationships, such as with U.S. Bank for U.S. leasing, GM Financial for sub-prime lending and a variety of local and regional financing sources around the world.

We expect GM Financial will allow us to complement our existing relationship with Ally Financial in order to provide a more complete range of financing options to our customers, specifically focusing on four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buickproviding additional capabilities in leasing and GMC.sub-prime financing options. We also plan to use GM Financial for targeted customer marketing initiatives to expand our vehicle sales.

Secured Revolving Credit Facility

In October 2010 we entered into a five year, $5.0 billion secured revolving credit facility. While we do not believe the amounts available under the secured revolving credit facility will be needed to fund operating activities, the facility is expected to provide additional liquidity and financing flexibility. Refer to the section of this report entitled “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Secured Revolving Credit Facility” for additional information about the secured revolving credit facility.

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Opel/Vauxhall Restructuring Activities

In June 2010 the German federal government notified us of its decision not to provide loan guarantees to Opel/Vauxhall. As a result, we completedhave decided to fund the salerequirements of SaabOpel/Vauxhall internally, including any amounts necessary to fund the $1.4 billion in Februarycash required to complete the European restructuring program. Opel/Vauxhall has subsequently withdrawn all applications for government loan guarantees from European governments.

Through September 2010 we committed up to a total of Euro 3.3 billion (equivalent to $4.2 billion when committed) to fund Opel/Vauxhall’s restructuring and have announced plansongoing cash requirements. This funding includes cumulative lending commitments combined into a Euro 2.6 billion intercompany facility and equity commitments of Euro 700 million.

We plan to sell or phase outcontinue to invest in capital, engineering and innovative fuel efficient powertrain technologies including an extended- range electric vehicle and battery electric vehicles. Our plan also includes aggressive capacity reductions including headcount reductions and the closing of our Pontiac, Saturn,Antwerp, Belgium facility.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 GME recorded charges for 2010 restructuring programs of $81 million related to separation programs in the U.K. and HUMMER brands. Germany and an early retirement plan in Spain of $63 million, which will affect 1,200 employees.

In connectionthe year ended December 31, 2010 GME recorded charges of $527 million related to a separation plan associated with the rationalizationclosure of our brands, there is no planned investmentthe Antwerp, Belgium facility. There were 2,600 employees affected, of which 1,300 separated in June 2010. In addition, GME and employee representatives entered into a Memorandum of Understanding whereby both parties cooperated in a working group, which also included the Flemish government, in order to find an outside investor to acquire and operate the facility. In October 2010 we announced that the search for Pontiac,an investor had been unsuccessful and the brand is expected to be phased out byvehicle assembly operations in Antwerp, Belgium ceased at the end of 2010.

SaturnIncreased GMNA Production Volume

The moderate improvement in the U.S. economy, resulting increase in U.S. industry vehicle sales and increase in demand for our products has resulted in increased production volumes for GMNA. In September 2009 we decidedthe year ended December 31, 2010 GMNA produced 2.8 million vehicles. This represents an increase of 46.8% compared to wind-down1.9 million vehicles that combined GM and Old GM GMNA produced in the Saturnyear ended December 31, 2009.

The following table summarizes GMNA’s quarterly production volume (in thousands):

   Three  Months
Ended
December 31
  Three  Months
Ended
September 30
  Three  Months
Ended
June 30
  Three  Months
Ended
March 31
 

GMNA quarterly production volume 2010

   703    707    731    668  

GMNA quarterly production volume 2009

   616    531 (a)   395 (b)   371 (b) 

Total GMNA quarterly production volume year- over-year increase

   14.1  33.1  85.1  80.1

(a)Combined GM and Old GM GMNA production volume.

(b)Old GM GMNA production volume.

Increased U.S. Vehicle Sales

GMNA dealers in the U.S. sold 2.2 million vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2010. This represents an increase of 131,000 vehicles (or 6.3%) from our and Old GM’s U.S. vehicle sales in the year ended December 31, 2009. This increase reflects our brand and dealership network in accordance with the deferred termination agreements that Saturn dealers have signed with us. Pursuant to the terms of the deferred termination agreements, the wind-down process is scheduled to be completed no later than October 2010.

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In February 2010 we announced Tengzhong was unable

rationalization strategy to completefocus our product engineering and design and marketing on our four brands. This strategy has resulted in increased consumer demand for certain products such as the acquisitionChevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX. These four brands accounted for 99.4% of HUMMER. We will now work closely with HUMMER employees, dealersour U.S. vehicle sales in the year ended December 31, 2010. The moderate improvement in the U.S. economy has contributed to a slow but steady improvement in U.S. industry vehicle sales and suppliersincreased consumer confidence.

The continued increase in U.S. industry vehicle sales and the vehicle sales of our four brands is critical for us to wind-down the HUMMER brand in an orderly, responsible manner.

Saab

In February 2010 we completed the sale of Saab to Spyker Cars NV. As part of the agreement, Saab and Spyker Cars NV will operate under the Spyker Cars NV umbrella and Spyker Cars NV will assume responsibility for Saab operations. The previously announced wind-down activities of Saab operations have ended.maintain our worldwide profitability.

U.S. Dealer Reduction

We market vehicles worldwide through a network of independent retail dealers and distributors. As part of achieving and sustaining long-term viability and the viability of our dealer network, we determined that a reduction in the number of U.S. dealerships was necessary. In determining which dealerships would remain in our network, we performed analyses of volumes and consumer satisfaction indexes, among other criteria. Wind-down agreements withcriteria, and over 1,800 U.S. retail dealers have been executed. The retail dealers executingsigned wind-down agreements have agreed to terminateeffectively terminating their dealer agreements with us prior toon October 31, 2010. Our plan wasPursuant to reduce dealerships in the United States to approximately 3,600 to 4,000 in the long-term. However,legislation passed in December 2009 President Obama signed legislation giving dealers access to neutral arbitration should they decide to contest the wind-down of their dealership. Under the terms of the legislation we have informed dealers as to why their dealership received a

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wind-down agreement. In turn, dealers were given a timeframe to file for reinstatement through the American Arbitration Association. Under the law decisions in these arbitration proceedings must generally be made by June 2010 and are binding and final. We have sent letters to over 2,000 of our dealers explaining the reasons for their wind-down agreements and over 1,100 dealers have filed for arbitration.arbitration seeking reinstatement. In response to2010 the arbitration filings we reviewed eachprocess was resolved. As a result of the dealerarbitration process we offered 332 dealers reinstatement claims filed with the American Arbitration Association. Our review resulted in our sending over 600 letters of intent, containing our core business criteria for operation of a dealership totheir entirety and 460 existing dealers which upon compliance by the dealer, would result in reinstatement of the dealership. We expect to have the overall arbitration and reinstatement process fundamentally resolved in 2010. Due to the reinstatement of dealerships and the uncertainty of the outcome of the remaining binding arbitration cases we expect the number of dealerships in our network to exceed the previously estimated range.

To create a strong and viable distribution network for our products, continuingcertain brands. At December 31, 2010 there were 4,500 vehicle dealers have signed participation agreements. These participation agreements include performance expectations in the areas of retail sales, new vehicle inventory and facility exclusivity.U.S. compared to 5,600 at December 31, 2009.

Opel/Vauxhall Restructuring Activities

In February 2010 we presented our plan for the long-term viability of our Opel/Vauxhall operations to the German government. We are currently in discussions with European governments concerning funding support. Our plan includes:

Funding requirement estimate of Euro 3.7 billion (equivalent to $5.1 billion) including original estimate of Euro 3.3 billion plus an additional Euro 0.4 billion, requested by European governments, to offset the potential effect of adverse market developments;

Financing contributions from us of Euro 1.9 billion (equivalent to $2.6 billion) or more than 50% of the overall funding requirements;

Requested of total funding support/loan guarantees from European governments of Euro 1.8 billion (equivalent to $2.5 billion);

We plan to invest in capital and engineering of Euro 11.0 billion (equivalent to $15.0 billion) over the next five years; and

Reduced capacity to adjust to current and forecasted market conditions including headcount reductions of 1,300 employees in sales and administration, 7,000 employees in manufacturing and the idling of our Antwerp, Belgium facility.

With these restructuring initiatives complete, we plan to have 80% of our carlines at an age of three years or less by 2012. This would be accomplished by eight product launches in 2010 and another four product launches in 2011. In addition, we plan to invest Euro 1.0 billion to introduce innovative fuel efficient powertrain technologies including an additional extended-range electric vehicle and introducing battery-electric vehicles in smaller-size segments.

If our Opel/Vauxhall operations cannot secure the government-sponsored financing package above, we would be responsible for its remaining funding requirements and this could have a significant negative effect on our liquidity position. To the extent our liquidity is not available to finance the Opel/Vauxhall operations and Adam Opel fails to secure government-sponsored financing or other financing, the long term viability of the Opel/Vauxhall operations could be negatively affected.

Delphi Master Disposition Agreement

In October 2009 we consummated the transaction contemplated in the DMDA with Delphi and other parties. Under the DMDA, we agreed to acquire Nexteer, which supplies us and other OEMs with steering systems and columns, and four domestic facilities that manufacture a variety of automotive components, primarily sold to us. We, along with the Investors who held the Delphi Tranche DIP facilities, agreed to acquire substantially all of Delphi’s remaining assets through New Delphi. Certain excluded assets and liabilities have been retained by DPH to be sold or liquidated. In connection with the DMDA, we agreed to pay or assume Delphi obligations of $1.0 billion related to its senior DIP credit facility, including certain outstanding derivative instruments, its junior DIP credit facility, and other Delphi obligations, including certain administrative claims. At the closing of the transactions contemplated by the DMDA,

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we waived administrative claims associated with our advance agreements with Delphi, the payment terms acceleration agreement with Delphi and the claims associated with previously transferred pension costs for hourly employees.

We agreed to acquire, prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the DMDA, all Class A Membership Interests in New Delphi for a cash contribution of $1.7 billion with the Investors acquiring Class B Membership Interests. We and the Investors also agreed to establish: (1) a secured delayed draw term loan facility for New Delphi, with us and the Investors each committing to provide loans of up to $500 million; and (2) a note of $41 million to be funded at closing by the Investors. In addition, the DMDA settled outstanding claims and assessments against and from MLC, us and Delphi, including the termination of the Master Restructuring Agreement with limited exceptions, and establishes an ongoing commercial relationship with New Delphi. We agreed to continue all existing Delphi supply agreements and purchase orders for GMNA to the end of the related product program, and New Delphi agreed to provide us with access rights designed to allow us to operate specific sites on defined triggering events to provide us with protection of supply.

In separate agreements, we, Delphi and the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) negotiated the settlement of the PBGC’s claims from the termination of the Delphi pension plans and the release of certain liens with the PBGC against Delphi’s foreign assets. In return, the PBGC was granted a 100% interest in Class C Membership Interests in New Delphi which provides for the PBGC to participate in predefined equity distributions and received a payment of $70 million from us. We maintain the obligation to provide the difference between pension benefits paid by the PBGC according to regulation and those originally guaranteed by Old GM under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

Section 136 Loans

Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 establishesEISA established an incentive program consisting of both grants and direct loans to support the development of advanced technology vehicles and associated components in the U.S.

The U.S. Congress provided In January 2011 consistent with our strategy to maintain a strong balance sheet by minimizing our financial leverage, we withdrew our $14.4 billion loan application, under Section 136, to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with $25.0 billion in funding to make direct loans to eligible applicants for the costs of re-equipping, expanding, and establishing manufacturing facilitiesEnergy.

Brand Rationalization

We have focused our resources in the United States to produce advanced technology vehiclesU.S. on four brands. As a result, we completed the sale of Saab in February 2010 and components for these vehicles. Old GM submitted three applications for Section 136 Loans aggregating $10.3 billion to support its advanced technology vehicle programs prior to July 2009. Based on the findingssale of Saab GB in May 2010 and have completed the President’s Designee under the U.S. Treasury Loan Agreement in March 2009, the DOE determined that Old GM did not meet the viability requirements for Section 136 Loans.wind down of our Pontiac, Saturn, and HUMMER brands.

Sale of Nexteer

On July 10, 2009,November 30, 2010 we purchased certain assetscompleted the sale of Old GM pursuantNexteer, a manufacturer of steering components and half-shafts, to Section 363Pacific Century Motors. The sale of Nexteer included the Bankruptcy Code, including the rights to the loan applications submitted to the ATVMIP. Further, we submitted a fourth application in August 2009. Subsequently, the DOE advised us to resubmit a consolidated application including all the four applications submitted earlier and also the Electric Power Steering projectglobal steering business which was acquired from Delphi in October 2009. The 2009 acquisition of Nexteer included 22 manufacturing facilities, six engineering facilities and 14 customer support centers located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. We submittedreceived consideration of $426 million in cash and a $39 million promissory note in exchange for 100% of our ownership interest in Nexteer and recorded a gain of $60 million on the consolidated application insale.

Resolution of Delphi Matters

In October 2009 we consummated the transaction contemplated in the DMDA with Delphi and other parties. Under the DMDA, we agreed to acquire Nexteer, which requestedsupplies us and other OEMs with steering systems and columns, and four domestic facilities that manufacture a variety of automotive components, primarily sold to us. We, along with several third party investors who held the Delphi Tranche DIP Facility (collectively, the Investors), agreed to acquire substantially all of Delphi’s remaining assets through New Delphi. Certain excluded assets and liabilities had been retained by a Delphi entity (DPH) to be sold or liquidated. In connection with the DMDA, we agreed to pay or assume Delphi obligations of $1.0 billion related to its senior DIP credit facility, including certain

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outstanding derivative instruments, its junior DIP credit facility, and other Delphi obligations, including certain administrative claims. At the closing of the transactions contemplated by the DMDA, we waived administrative claims associated with our advance agreements with Delphi, the payment terms acceleration agreement with Delphi and the claims associated with previously transferred pension costs for hourly employees.

We agreed to acquire, prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the DMDA, all Class A Membership Interests in New Delphi for a cash contribution of $1.7 billion with the Investors acquiring Class B Membership Interests. We and the Investors also agreed to establish: (1) a secured delayed draw term loan facility for New Delphi, with us and the Investors each committing to provide loans of up to $500 million; and (2) a note of $41 million to be funded at closing by the Investors. The DMDA settled outstanding claims and assessments against and from MLC, us and Delphi, including the termination of the Master Restructuring Agreement with limited exceptions, and establishes an aggregate amountongoing commercial relationship with New Delphi. We agreed to continue all existing Delphi supply agreements and purchase orders for GMNA to the end of $14.4 billionthe related product program, and New Delphi agreed to provide us with access rights designed to allow us to operate specific sites on defined triggering events to provide us with protection of Section 136 Loans. Ongoing product portfolio updatessupply.

In separate agreements, we, Delphi and project modifications requestedthe Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) negotiated the settlement of the PBGC’s claims from the DOE havetermination of the potentialDelphi pension plans and the release of certain liens with the PBGC against Delphi’s foreign assets. In return, the PBGC was granted a 100% interest in Class C Membership Interests in New Delphi which provides for the PBGC to participate in predefined equity distributions and received a payment of $70 million from us. We maintain certain obligations relating to Delphi hourly employees to provide the difference between pension benefits paid by the PBGC according to regulation and those originally guaranteed by Old GM under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

Investment in Ally Financial

As part of the approval process for Ally Financial to obtain Bank Holding Company status in December 2008, Old GM agreed to reduce its ownership in Ally Financial to less than 10% of the maximum loan amount. To date,voting and total equity of Ally Financial by December 24, 2011. At December 31, 2010 our equity ownership in Ally Financial was 9.9%.

In December 2010 the DOEUST agreed to convert its optional conversion feature on the shares of mandatory convertible preferred securities held by the UST. Through this transaction, Ally Financial converted 110 million shares of preferred securities into 532 thousand shares of common stock. This action resulted in the dilution of our investment in Ally Financial common stock from 16.6% to 9.9%, of which 4.0% is held directly and 5.9% is held indirectly through an independent trust. Pursuant to previous commitments to reduce influence over and ownership in Ally Financial, the trustee, who is independent of us, has announced that it would provide approximately $8.3 billionthe sole authority to vote and is required to dispose of all Ally Financial common stock held in Section 136 Loansthe trust by December 24, 2011. We can cause the trustee to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company, Tesla Motors, Inc., Fisker Automotive, Inc.,return any Ally Financial common stock to us to hold directly, so long as our directly held voting and Tenneco Inc. There can be no assurance that we will qualify for any remaining loans or receive any such loans even if we qualify.total common equity interests remain below 10%.

Special Attrition Programs, Labor Agreements and Benefit Plan Changes

During 2009 we and Old GM implemented various programs which reduced the hourly and salary workforce. Significant workforce reductions and settlements with various represented employee groups are discussed below.

2009 Special Attrition Programs

In February and June 2009 Old GM announced the 2009 Special Attrition Programsspecial attrition programs for eligible UAW represented employees, offering cash and other incentives for individuals who elected to retire or voluntarily terminate employment. In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM recorded postemployment benefit charges related to these programs for 13,000 employees. In the periods January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 7,980 and 5,000 employees accepted the terms of the 2009 Special Attrition Programs.

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Global Salaried Workforce Reductions

In February and June 2009 Old GM announced its intention to reduce global salaried headcount. The U.S. salaried employeeworkforce reductions related to this initiative were to be accomplished primarily through the 2009 Salaried Window Programa salaried retirement program or through a severance program funded from operating cash flows. These programs

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Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements

The Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements were involuntary programs subject to management approval where employees were permitted to express interest in retirement or separation, for whichaffected by the charges forsettlement of the 2009 Salaried Window Program were recorded as special termination benefits fundedPBGC claims from the U.S. salaried defined benefittermination of the Delphi pension planplan. We maintained the obligation to provide the difference between the pension benefits paid by the PBGC and other applicable retirement benefit plans.

A net reduction of 9,000 salaried employees was achieved globally, excluding 2,000 salaried employees acquired with our acquisition of Nexteer and four domestic facilities, as more fully discussed in “Delphi Master Disposition Agreement” in this MD&A. Global salaried headcount decreased from 73,000 salaried employees at December 31, 2008 to 66,000 at December 31, 2009, including a reduction of 5,500 U.S. salaried employees.those originally guaranteed by Old GM under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

U.S. Salaried BenefitsBenefit Changes

In February 2009 Old GMU.S. salaried benefit changes reduced the salaried retiree life benefits for U.S. salaried employees. In June 2009 Old GM approved and communicated plan amendments associated witha negative amendment to the U.S. salaried retiree health carehealthcare program including reduced coverage and increases toincreased cost sharing. In June 2009 Old GM also communicated changes in benefits for retired salaried employees including an acceleration and further reduction in retiree life insurance, elimination of the supplemental executive life insurance benefit, and reduction in supplemental executive retirement plan, contingent on completion of the 363 Sale.

2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement

In May 2009 Old GM and the UAW and Old GM agreed to thea 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement relating to the UAW hourly retiree medical plan and the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement thatwhich permanently shifted responsibility for providing retiree health care from Old GMhealthcare to the New Plannew plan funded by the New VEBA. The 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement was subject to the successful completion of the 363 Sale and we and the UAW executed the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement on July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale. Details of the most significant changes to the agreement are:

The Implementation Date changed from January 1, 2010 to the later of December 31, 2009 or the emergence from bankruptcy, which occurred on July 10, 2009;

The timing of payments to the New VEBA changed as subsequently discussed;

The form of consideration changed as subsequently discussed;

The contribution of employer securities changed such that they are contributed directly to the New VEBA in connection with the 363 Sale on July 10, 2009;

Certain coverages will be eliminated and certain cost sharing provisions will increase; and

The flat monthly special pension lifetime benefit that was scheduled to commence on January 1, 2010 was eliminated.

There was no change to the timing of our existing internal VEBA asset transfer to the New VEBA in that the internal VEBA asset transfer occurred within 10 business days after December 31, 2009 in accordance with both the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement and the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement.

The new payment terms to the New VEBA under the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement are:

VEBA Notes of $2.5 billion and accrued interest, at an implied interest rate of 9.0% per annum, are scheduled to be repaid in three equal installments of $1.4 billion on July 15 of 2013, 2015 and 2017;

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260 million shares of our Series A Preferred Stock that accrue cumulative dividends at 9.0% per annum;

88 million shares (17.5%) of our common stock;

A warrant to acquire 15 million shares (2.5%) of our common stock at $126.92 per share at any time prior to December 31, 2015;

Two years funding of claims costs for certain individuals that elected to participate in the 2009 Special Attrition Programs; and

The existing internal VEBA assets.

Under the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement,settlement agreement, we are released from UAW retiree health carehealthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009. All obligations of ours the New Plan and any other entity or benefit plan of ours for retiree medical benefits for the class and the covered group arising from any agreement between us and the UAW terminated at December 31, 2009. Our obligations to the New Plannew healthcare plan and the New VEBA are limited to the terms of the settlement agreement.

At December 31, 2009 Revisedwe accounted for the termination of our UAW Settlement Agreement.hourly retiree medical plan and Mitigation Plan as a settlement. The resulting settlement loss of $2.6 billion recorded on December 31, 2009 represented the difference between the sum of the accrued other postretirement benefits (OPEB) liability of $10.6 billion and the existing internal VEBA assets of $12.6 billion, and $25.8 billion representing the fair value of the consideration transferred at December 31, 2009, including the contribution of the existing internal VEBA assets. Upon the settlement of the UAW hourly retiree medical plan at December 31, 2009 the VEBA Notes, Series A Preferred Stock, common stock, and warrants contributed to the New VEBA were recorded at fair value and classified as outstanding debt and equity instruments.

Prior to December 31, 2009 the 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the New VEBA were not considered outstanding for accounting purposes due to the terms of the revised settlement agreement with the UAW. As a result, $105 million of the $146 million of dividends paid on September 15, 2009 and $147 million of the $203 million of dividends paid on December 15, 2009 were recorded as employer contributions resulting in a reduction of Postretirement benefits other than pensions.

IUE-CWA and USW Settlement Agreement

In September 2009 we entered into a settlement agreement with MLC, The International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers — Communication Workers of America (IUE-CWA) and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW). The approved settlement agreement resulted in remeasurements of the IUE-CWA,U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan, the non-UAW hourly retiree healthcare plan and the USW. Under the settlement agreement, the IUE-CWA and the USW agreedU.S. hourly life plan to withdraw and release all claims against us and MLC relating to retiree health care benefits and basic life insurance benefits. In exchange, the IUE-CWA, the USW and any additional union that agrees toreflect the terms of the settlement agreement will be granted an allowed pre-petition unsecured claim in MLC’s Chapter 11 proceedings of $1.0 billion with respect to retiree health and life insurance benefits for the post-age-65 medicare eligible retirees, post-age-65 surviving spouses and under-age-65 medicare eligible retirees or surviving spouses disqualified for retiree health care benefits from us under the settlement agreement. For participants remaining eligible for health care, certain coverages were eliminated and cost sharing will increase.

The settlement agreement was expressly conditioned upon and did not become effective until approved by the Bankruptcy Court in MLC’s Chapter 11 proceedings, which occurred in November 2009. Several additional unions representing MLC hourly retirees joined the IUE-CWA and USW settlement agreement with respect to health carehealthcare and life insurance. The remeasurement of these plans resulted in a decrease in a contingent liability accrual and an offsetting increase in the projected benefit obligation (PBO) or accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) of the benefit plan.

2009 CAW Agreement

In March 2009 Old GM announced that the members of the CAW had ratified the 2009 CAW Agreementan agreement intended to reduce manufacturing costs in Canada by closing the competitive gap with transplant automakers in the United States on active employee labor costs and reducing legacy costs through introducing co-payments for healthcare benefits, increasing employee healthcare cost sharing, freezing pension benefits and

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eliminating cost of living adjustments to pensions for retired hourly workers. The 2009 CAW Agreement was conditioned on Old GM receiving longer term financial support from the Canadian and Ontario governments.

GMCL subsequently entered into additional negotiations with the CAW which resulted in a further addendum to the 2008 collective agreement which was ratified by the CAW members in May 2009. In June 2009 the Ontariogovernments and Canadianthose governments agreed to the terms of a loan agreement, approved the GMCL viability plan and provided funding to GMCL. The Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan was remeasured in June 2009.

The CAW hourly retiree healthcare plan and the CAW retiree life plan were also remeasured in June 2009. Additionally, as a result of the termination of employees from the former Oshawa, Ontario truck facility, GMCL recorded a curtailment gain associated with the CAW hourly retiree healthcare plan.

In June 2009 GMCL and the CAW agreed to the terms of an independent Health Care Trust (HCT) to provide retiree health carehealthcare benefits to certain active and retired employees represented by the CAW. The HCTand it will be implemented when certain preconditions are achieved including certain changes toachieved. Certain of the Canadian Income Tax Act. The preconditions have not been achieved and the HCT is not yet implemented at December 31, 2009. Under the terms of the HCT agreement,2010. GMCL is obligated to make a payment of CAD $1.0 billion on the HCT implementation date which it will fund out of its CAD $1.0 billion escrow funds, adjusted for the net difference between the amount of retiree monthly contributions received during the period December 31, 2009January 1, 2010 through the HCT implementation date less the cost of benefits paid for claims incurred by covered employees during this period. GMCL will provide a

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CAD $800 million note payable to the HCT on the HCT implementation date which will accrue interest at an annual rate of 7.0% with five equal annual installments of CAD $256 million due December 31 of 2014 through 2018. Concurrent with the implementation of the HCT, GMCL will be legally released from all obligations associated with the cost of providing retiree health carehealthcare benefits to current employeesCAW active and retired plan participants.

Canadian Defined Benefit Pension Plan Contributions

Underemployees bound by the termsclass action process, and we will account for the related termination of CAW hourly retiree healthcare benefits as a settlement, based upon the difference between the fair value of the pension agreement with the Government of Ontarionotes and cash contributed and the Superintendent of Financial Services, GMCL was required to make initial contributions of CAD $3.3 billion tohealthcare plan obligation at the Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan and CAD $0.7 billion to the Canadian salaried defined benefit pension plan, effective September 2, 2009. The contributions were made as scheduled. GMCL is required to make five annual contributions of CAD $200 million, payable in monthly installments, beginning in September 2009. The payments will be allocated between the Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan and the Canadian salaried defined benefit pension plan as specified in the loan agreement.

Delphi Corporation

In July 2009 we entered into the DMDA with Delphi and other parties. Under the DMDA, we agreed to acquire Nexteer and four domestic facilities.settlement date. As a result of the DMDA, active Delphi plan participantsconditions precedent to this agreement not having yet been achieved, there was no accounting recognition for the healthcare trust at December 31, 2010.

Venezuelan Exchange Regulations

Our Venezuelan subsidiaries changed their functional currency from Bolivar Fuerte (the BsF), the local currency, to the U.S. Dollar, our reporting currency, on January 1, 2010 because of the hyperinflationary status of the Venezuelan economy. Pursuant to the official devaluation of the Venezuelan currency and establishment of the dual fixed exchange rates (essential rate of BsF 2.60 to $1.00 and nonessential rate of BsF 4.30 to $1.00) in January 2010, we remeasured the BsF denominated monetary assets and liabilities held by our Venezuelan subsidiaries at the sites coverednonessential rate of 4.30 BsF to $1.00. The remeasurement resulted in a charge of $25 million recorded in Automotive cost of sales in the the year ended December 31, 2010. In the year ended December 31, 2010 all BsF denominated transactions have been remeasured at the nonessential rate of 4.30 BsF to $1.00.

In June 2010 the Venezuelan government introduced additional foreign currency exchange control regulations, which imposed restrictions on the use of the parallel foreign currency exchange market, thereby making it more difficult to convert BsF to U.S. Dollars. We periodically accessed the parallel exchange market, which historically enabled entities to obtain foreign currency for transactions that could not be processed by the DMDA are now covered under our comparable counterpart plans as new employees with vesting rights. As partCommission for the Administration of the DMDA, we also assumed liabilities associated with certain international benefit plans.

Job Security Programs

In May 2009 Old GM and the UAW entered into an agreement that suspended the Job Opportunity Bank (JOBS) Program.Currency Exchange (CADIVI). The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) was modified and the Transition Support Program (TSP) was added. These job security programs provide reduced wages and employees continue to receive coverage under certain employee benefit programs. The number of weeks that an employee receives these benefits dependsrestrictions on the employee’s classificationforeign currency exchange market could affect our Venezuelan subsidiaries’ ability to pay non-BsF denominated obligations that do not qualify to be processed by CADIVI at the official exchange rates as well as our ability to benefit from those operations.

In December 2010 another official devaluation of the numberVenezuelan currency was announced that eliminated the essential rate effective January 1, 2011. The devaluation did not have an effect on the 2010 consolidated financial statements, however, it will affect results of operations in subsequent years of servicebecause our Venezuelan subsidiaries will no longer realize gains that result from favorable foreign currency exchanges processed by CADIVI at the employee has accrued. A similar tiered benefit is provided to CAW employees.essential rate.

Effect of Fresh-Start Reporting

The application of fresh-start reporting significantly affected certain assets, liabilities and expenses. As a result, certain financial information at and in thefor any period after July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 is not comparable to Old GM’s financial information. Therefore, we did not

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combine certain financial information in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 with Old GM’s financial information in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 for comparison to prior periods. WeFor the purpose of the following discussion, we have combined our Total net sales and revenue in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 with Old GM’s Total net sales and revenue in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Total net sales and revenue was not significantly affected by fresh-start reporting and therefore we combined vehicle sales data comparing the Successor and Predecessor periods. Refer to Note 2 to theour consolidated financial statements for additional information on fresh-start reporting.

Because our and Old GM’s financial information is not comparable, we are providing additional financial metrics for the periods presented in addition to disclosures concerning significant transactions and trends at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and in the periods presented.

Total net sales and revenue is primarily comprised of revenue generated from the sales of vehicles, in addition to revenue from OnStar, our customer subscription service, vehicle sales accounted for as operating leases, and sales of parts and accessories.accessories and GM Financial’s loan purchasing and servicing activities.

CostAutomotive cost of sales is primarily comprised of material, labor, manufacturing overhead, freight, foreign currency transaction and translation gains and losses, product engineering, design and development expenses, depreciation and amortization, policy and warranty costs, postemployment benefit gains and losses,costs, and separation and impairment charges. Prior to our application of fresh-start reporting Coston July 10, 2009, Automotive cost of sales also included gains and losses on derivative instruments. Effective July 10, 2009 gains and losses related to all nondesignated derivatives are recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

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Selling,Automotive selling, general and administrative expense is primarily comprised of costs related to the advertising, selling and promotion of products, support services, including central office expenses, labor and benefit expenses for employees not considered part of the manufacturing process, consulting costs, rental expense for offices, bad debt expense and non-income based state and local taxes.

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Consolidated Results of Operations

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Year Ended
December 31,
2007
 

Net sales and revenue

       

Sales

  $57,329     $46,787   $147,732   $177,594  

Other revenue

   145      328    1,247    2,390  
                   

Total net sales and revenue

   57,474      47,115    148,979    179,984  
                   

Costs and expenses

       

Cost of sales

   56,381      55,814    149,257    165,573  

Selling, general and administrative expense

   6,006      6,161    14,253    14,412  

Other expenses, net

   15      1,235    6,699    4,308  
                   

Total costs and expenses

   62,402      63,210    170,209    184,293  
                   

Operating loss

   (4,928    (16,095  (21,230  (4,309

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

         1,380    (6,183  (1,245

Interest expense

   (694    (5,428  (2,525  (3,076

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   440      852    424    2,284  

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

   (101    (1,088  43      

Reorganization gains, net

         128,155          
                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income

   (5,283    107,776    (29,471  (6,346

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (1,000    (1,166  1,766    36,863  

Equity income, net of tax

   497      61    186    524  
                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   (3,786    109,003    (31,051  (42,685

Discontinued operations

       

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

                 256  

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

                 4,293  
                   

Income from discontinued operations

                 4,549  
                   

Net income (loss)

   (3,786    109,003    (31,051  (38,136

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (511    115    108    (406
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

   (4,297    109,118    (30,943  (38,542

Less: Cumulative dividends on preferred stock

   131                
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $(4,428   $109,118   $(30,943 $(38,542
                   
   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Net sales and revenue

        

Automotive sales

  $135,142   $57,329      $46,787   $147,732  

GM Financial and other revenue

   281                 

Other automotive revenue

   169    145       328    1,247  
                    

Total net sales and revenue

   135,592    57,474       47,115    148,979  
                    

Costs and expenses

        

Automotive cost of sales

   118,792    56,381       55,814    149,257  

GM Financial operating expenses and other

   152                 

Automotive selling, general and administrative expense

   11,446    6,006       6,161    14,253  

Other automotive expenses, net

   118    15       1,235    6,699  
                    

Total costs and expenses

   130,508    62,402       63,210    170,209  
                    

Operating income (loss)

   5,084    (4,928     (16,095  (21,230

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial

              1,380    (6,183

Automotive interest expense

   (1,098  (694     (5,428  (2,525

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   1,555    440       852    424  

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

   196    (101     (1,088  43  

Reorganization gains, net

              128,155      
                    

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income

   5,737    (5,283     107,776    (29,471

Income tax expense (benefit)

   672    (1,000     (1,166  1,766  

Equity income, net of tax

   1,438    497       61    186  
                    

Net income (loss)

   6,503    (3,786     109,003    (31,051

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (331  (511     115    108  
                    

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

   6,172    (4,297     109,118    (30,943

Less: Cumulative dividends on and charge related to purchase of preferred stock (a)

   1,504    131             
                    

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $4,668   $(4,428    $109,118   $(30,943
                    

(a)Includes charge related to the purchase of Series A Preferred Stock of $677 million in the year ended December 31, 2010.

Production and Vehicle Sales Volume

Management believes that production volume and vehicle sales data provide meaningful information regarding our automotive operating results. Production volumes manufactured by our assembly facilities are generally aligned with current period net sales and revenue, as we generally recognize revenue upon the release of the vehicle to the carrier responsible for transporting it to a dealer, which is shortly after the completion of production. Vehicle sales data, which includes retail and fleet sales, does not correlate directly to the revenue we recognize during the period. However, vehicle sales data is indicative of the underlying demand for our vehicles, and is the basis for our market share.

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Vehicle Sales and Production Volume

The following tables summarize total production volume and industry sales of new motor vehicles and competitive position (in thousands):

 

  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Old GM  GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old GM 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Production Volume (b)(a)

            

GMNA

  1,913  3,449  4,267   2,809     1,913     3,449  

GME

  1,134  1,550  1,828   1,234     1,106     1,495  

GMIO (b)

  3,456  3,145  3,191   3,745     2,677     2,335  

GMSA

   926     807     865  
                     

Worldwide

  6,503  8,144  9,286   8,714     6,503     8,144  
                     

 

(a)Production volume represents the number of vehicles manufactured by our and Old GM’s assembly facilities and also includes vehicles produced by certain joint ventures.

 

(b)Includes SGM, SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture production. Ownership of 50% in SGM, 34% in SGMW and 50% in FAW-GM, under theThe joint venture agreements allowswith SGMW (44%) and FAW-GM (50%) allow for significant rights as a member as well as the contractual right to report SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture production volume in China.

 

  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
  Industry  Combined
GM and
Old GM
  Combined
GM and
Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old GM  Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old GM  Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  GM   GM
as a %  of
Industry
   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Combined GM
and Old GM
as a % of
Industry
   Old GM   Old GM
as a %
of

Industry
 

Vehicle Sales (d)(e)

                              

GMNA

  13,073  2,485  19.0%  16,567  3,565  21.5%  19,634  4,516  23.0%   2,625     18.2%     2,484     18.9%     3,565     21.5%  

GME

  18,827  1,667  8.9%  21,968  2,043  9.3%  23,123  2,182  9.4%   1,662     8.8%     1,668     8.9%     2,043     9.3%  

GMIO (c)(g)

  32,358  3,326  10.3%  28,641  2,754  9.6%  28,173  2,672  9.5%   3,077     8.8%     2,453     8.7%     1,832     7.4%  

GMSA

   1,026     19.9%     872     20.0%     920     20.7%  
                                          

Worldwide

  64,257  7,478  11.6%  67,176  8,362  12.4%  70,929  9,370  13.2%   8,390     11.4%     7,477     11.6%     8,359     12.3%  
                                          

 

(a)Vehicle sales primarily represent estimated sales to the ultimate customer.

(b)Includes HUMMER, Saab, Saturn and Pontiac vehicle sales data.

 

(b)Our vehicle sales include Saab data through February 2010.

(c)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

(d)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at the time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

(e)GMNA vehicle sales primarily represent sales to the ultimate customer. GME, GMIO and GMSA vehicle sales primarily represent estimated sales to the ultimate customer. In countries where end customer data is not readily available other data sources, such as wholesale volumes, are used to estimate vehicle sales.

(f)Includes SGM joint venture vehicle sales in China of 1.0 million vehicles, SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture sales. Ownershipvehicle sales in China of 50%1.3 million vehicles and HKJV joint venture vehicle sales in India 110,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2010. Combined GM and Old GM SGM 34%joint venture vehicle sales in China of 708,000 vehicles and combined GM and Old GM SGMW and 50%FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales in FAW-GM, underChina of 1.1 million vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2009. Old GM SGM joint venture vehicle sales in China of 432,000 and Old GM SGMW joint venture vehicle sales in China of 647,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2008. We do not record revenue from our joint ventures’ vehicle sales.

(g)The joint venture agreements allowswith SGMW (44%) and FAW-GM (50%) allow for significant rights as a member as well as the contractual right to report SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales in China as part of our global market share.

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Reconciliation of Consolidated, Automotive and GM Financial Segment Results

Management believes earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)EBIT provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our automotive segments’ operating results because it excludes amounts that management does not consider part of operating results when assessing and measuring the operational and financial performance of the organization. Management believes these measures allow it to readily view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons and benchmark performance between periods and among geographic regions and assess whether our plan to return to profitability is on target. Accordingly, weregions. We believe EBIT is useful in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental informationour core operations and it is therefore used by management in its financial and operational decision-making.

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While management believes that EBIT provides useful information, it is not an operating measure under U. S.U.S. GAAP, and there are limitations associated with its use. Our calculation of EBIT may not be completely comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences between companies in the method of calculation. As a result, the use of EBIT has limitations and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, other measures such as Net income (loss) or Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders. Due to these limitations, EBIT is used as a supplement to U. S.U.S. GAAP measures.

Management believes income (loss) before income taxes provides meaningful supplemental information regarding GM Financial’s operating results. GM Financial uses a separate measure from our automotive operations because management believes interest income and interest expense are part of operating results when assessing and measuring the operational and financial performance of the segment.

The following table summarizes the reconciliation of Income (loss) attributable to stockholdersour automotive segments EBIT and GM Financial’s income before interest andincome taxes to Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders for each of our operating segments (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor  Predecessor   Successor       Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
       January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Operatingsegments

      

Automotive

               

EBIT

               

GMNA (a)

  $(4,820 $(11,092 $(12,203 $1,876    $5,748    81.4%    $(4,820  108.8%       $(11,092  74.7%    $(12,203  85.3%  

GME (a)

   (1,764  (25.0)%     (814  18.4%        (2,815  19.0%     (2,625  18.3%  

GMIO (a)

   1,198    (956  473    1,911     2,262    32.0%     789    (17.8)%        (486  3.3%     (555  3.9%  

GME (a)

   (805  (2,823  (2,637  (410

GMSA (a)

   818    11.6%     417    (9.4)%        (454  3.0%     1,076    (7.5)%  
                                            

Total operating segments

   (4,427  (14,871  (14,367  3,377  

Total automotive EBIT

   7,064    100%     (4,428  100%        (14,847  100%     (14,307  100%  
                       

Corporate and eliminations (b)

   (360  128,068    (12,940  (3,208   284      (359       128,044      (13,000 
             

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

   (4,787  113,197    (27,307  169  

Interest income

   184    183    655    1,228     465      184         183      655   

Interest expense

   694    5,428    2,525    3,076  

Income tax expense (benefits)

   (1,000  (1,166  1,766    36,863  

Automotive interest expense

   1,098      694         5,428      2,525   

Income tax expense (benefit)

   672      (1,000       (1,166    1,766   

Automotive Financing

               

GM Financial income before income taxes

   129                        
                                    

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $(4,297 $109,118   $(30,943 $(38,542  $6,172     $(4,297      $109,118     $(30,943 
                                    

 

(a)InterestOur automotive operations interest and income taxes are recorded centrally in Corporate; therefore, there are no reconciling items for our automotive operating segments between Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and taxesEBIT and Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders.

 

(b)Includes Reorganization gains, net of $128.2 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

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July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009Total Net Sales and January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009Revenue

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

Total Net Sales and Revenue

  Successor  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor     Predecessor             
 Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
2010 vs. 2009
Change
  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008
Change
 
       Amount  %  Amount  % 

GMNA

 $83,035   $56,617   $32,426     $24,191   $86,187   $26,418    46.7%   $(29,570  (34.3)% 

GME

  24,076    24,031    11,479      12,552    34,647    45    0.2%    (10,616  (30.6)% 

GMIO

  21,470    14,785    8,567      6,218    24,050    6,685    45.2%    (9,265  (38.5)% 

GMSA

  15,379    13,135    7,399      5,736    14,522    2,244    17.1%    (1,387  (9.6)% 

GM Financial

  281                      281    n.m.        n.m.  
                                

Total operating segments

  144,241    108,568    59,871      48,697    159,406    35,673    32.9%    (50,838  (31.9)% 

Corporate and eliminations

  (8,649  (3,979  (2,397    (1,582  (10,427  (4,670  (117.4)%   6,448    61.8%  
                                

Total net sales and revenue

 $135,592   $104,589   $57,474     $47,115   $148,979   $31,003    29.6%   $(44,390  (29.8)% 
                                

 

   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor    Predecessor  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  
           Amount  %

Total net sales and revenue

  $104,589  $57,474   $47,115  $148,979  $(44,390)  (29.8)%
n.m.= not meaningful

In the periods July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 20092010 Total net sales and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 several factors have continuedrevenue increased by $31.0 billion (or 29.6%), primarily due to: (1) increased wholesale sales volume of $19.8 billion in GMNA due to affectan improving economy and recent vehicle launches; (2) increased wholesale volumes of $3.9 billion in GMIO due to an improving global economy and recent vehicle sales. The continuing tight credit markets, increasing unemployment rateslaunches; (3) favorable vehicle pricing effect of $2.9 billion in GMNA due to lower sales allowances, partially offset by less favorable adjustments for U.S. residual support programs for leased vehicles; (4) increased wholesale volumes of $2.2 billion in GMSA driven by launches of the Chevrolet Cruze and recessionsChevrolet Spark; (5) favorable vehicle mix of $1.6 billion due to increased crossover and truck sales in GMNA; (6) favorable net foreign currency translation effect of $1.0 billion, primarily due to the strengthening of major currencies in 2010 against the U.S. and many international markets all contributed to significantly lowerDollar in GMSA; (7) increased sales than those in the prior year. Old GM’s well publicized liquidity issues, public speculation asof $1.0 billion due to the effectsacquisition of Chapter 11 proceedingsNexteer and four domestic component manufacturing facilities in GMNA; (8) favorable net foreign currency translation effect of $0.9 billion in GMIO; (9) favorable vehicle mix of $0.8 billion driven by the actual Chapter 11 Proceedings also negatively affectedlaunch of the Chevrolet Cruze and increased sales of sports utility vehicles in GMIO; (10) favorable net foreign currency remeasurement effect of $0.8 billion in GMNA; (11) derivative losses of $0.8 billion in 2009, that did not recur in 2010, primarily driven by the depreciation of the Korean Won against the U.S. Dollar in GMIO; (12) favorable vehicle salesmix of $0.5 billion in several markets.

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In response to these negative conditions, several countries took action to improveGME; (13) favorable vehicle sales. Many countriespricing effect of $0.5 billion driven by launches of the Opel Astra and Opel Meriva in GME; (14) favorable vehicle pricing effect of $0.3 billion primarily in Venezuela driven by the Asia Pacific region have respondedhyperinflationary economy in GMSA; (15) increased revenues from OnStar of $0.3 billion in GMNA; and (16) finance charge income of $0.3 billion due to the global recession by lowering interest rates and initiating programs to provide credit to consumers, which had a positive effect on vehicle sales. Certain countries including Germany, China, Brazil, India and South Korea benefited from effective government economic stimulus packages and began showing signsacquisition of recovery, and the CARS program initiated by the U.S. government temporarily stimulated vehicle salesAmeriCredit.

These increases in the U.S. We expect that the challenging sales environment resulting from the economic slowdown will continue in 2010, but we anticipate that China and other key emerging markets will continue showing strongTotal net sales and market growth.revenue were partially offset by: (1) devaluation of the BsF in Venezuela of $0.9 billion in GMSA; (2) unfavorable net foreign currency translation effect of $0.7 billion in GME; (3) unfavorable vehicle mix of $0.4 billion in GMSA; and (4) decreased lease financing revenues of $0.3 billion related to the liquidation of the portfolio of automotive leases.

In the year ended December 31, 2009 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $44.4 billion (or 29.8%) primarily due to: (1) a decrease ofdecreased revenue of $36.7 billion in GMNA related to volume reductions; (2) a decrease in domestic wholesale volumes and lower exports of $11.0$9.1 billion in GMIO; (3) a decrease indecreased domestic wholesale volumes of $4.8 billion in GME; (4) unfavorable foreign currency translation effect and transaction losses of $3.7 billion in GME, primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the Euro; (5) a decreasedecreased wholesale volumes of $2.2 billion in salesGMSA; (6) decreased revenue of $1.2 billion in GME related to Saab; (6) lower

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(7) unfavorable net foreign currency effect of $1.0 billion in GMIO; (8) decreased powertrain and parts and accessories revenue of $0.8 billion in GME; and (7) a decrease in other(9) decreased lease financing revenue of $0.7 billion related to the continued liquidation of the portfolio of automotive retail leases.

These decreases in Total net sales and revenue were partially offset by: (1) improved pricing, lower sales incentives and improved lease residuals mostly related to daily rental car vehicles returned from lease and sold at auction, of $5.4 billion in GMNA; (2) favorable vehicle mix of $2.8 billion in GMNA; (3) favorable vehicle pricing of $1.3 billion in GME; (4) gains ondecreased derivative instrumentslosses of $0.9 billion in GMIO; (5) favorable pricing of $0.5$0.4 billion in GMIO,GMSA, primarily due to a 60% price increase in Venezuela due to high inflation; and (6) favorable vehicle mix of $0.4$0.3 billion in GMIO driven by launches of new vehicle models at GM Daewoo.

Automotive Cost of Sales

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  Percentage
of Total
net sales
and revenue
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Percentage
of Total
net sales
and revenue

Cost of sales

  $56,381  98.3%   $55,814   118.5%

Gross margin

  $1,093  1.9%   $(8,699 (18.5)%
  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  Percentage  of
Automotives
sales
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
 

Automotive cost of sales

 $118,792    87.9%   $56,381    98.3%     $55,814    119.3 $149,257    101.0

Automotive gross margin

 $16,350    12.1%   $948    1.7%     $(9,027  (19.3)%  $(1,525  (1.0)% 

Cost of sales forGM

In the year ended December 2009, representing our31, 2010 Automotive cost of sales combined with Old GM’s, is down from historical levelsincluded: (1) restructuring charges of $0.8 billion in GME primarily for separation programs announced in Belgium, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom; (2) foreign currency remeasurement losses of $0.5 billion in GMNA; (3) charges of $0.2 billion for a recall campaign on windshield fluid heaters in GMNA; (4) impairment charges related to product-specific tooling assets of $0.2 billion in GMNA; partially offset by (5) favorable adjustments of $0.4 billion to restructuring reserves primarily due to reduced volume.

GMincreased production capacity utilization in GMNA; and (6) foreign currency transaction gains of $0.3 billion in GMSA.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 CostAutomotive cost of sales included: (1) a settlement loss of $2.6 billion related to the termination of the UAW hourly retiree medical plan and Mitigation Plan;Plan in GMNA; (2) foreign currency translationremeasurement losses of $1.3 billion; and (3) separation charges of $0.2 billion. These expenses werebillion in GMNA; partially offset by (3) favorable adjustments of $0.7 billion in GMNA, $0.5 billion in GME and $0.1 billion in GMIO due to the sell through of inventory acquired from Old GM at July 10, 2009; and (4) foreign currency transaction gains of $0.5 billion primarily in Corporate.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Automotive cost of sales included: (1) incremental depreciation charges of $2.1 billion in GMNA and $0.7 billion in GME; (2) a curtailment loss of $1.4 billion upon the interim remeasurement of the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plans in GMNA; (3) separation program charges and Canadian restructuring activities of $1.1 billion in GMNA; (4) charges of $0.8 billion primarily related to the deconsolidation of Saab; (5) foreign currency translation and remeasurement losses of $0.7 billion in GMNA; (6) impairment charges of $0.4 billion in GMNA and $0.2 billion in GME primarily for product-specific tooling; (7) foreign currency transaction losses of $0.5 billion in GMSA; (8) derivative losses of $0.5 billion related to commodity and foreign currency exchange derivatives in GMNA; (9) a charge of $1.1 billion related to the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) and the Transitional Support Program (TSP), partially offset by a favorable adjustment of $0.7 billion primarily related to the suspension of the JOBS Program, Old GM’s job security provision of the collective bargaining agreement with the UAW to continue paying idled employees certain wages and benefits in GMNA; and (10) charges of $0.3 billion related to obligations associated with various Delphi agreements in GMNA.

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In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 negative gross margin reflected sales volumes at historically low levels and Automotive cost of sales, including costs that are fixed in nature, exceeding Total net sales and revenue.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Automotive cost of sales included: (1) restructuring charges and other costs of $6.0 billion related to Old GM’s special attrition programs in GMNA; (2) expenses of $1.7 billion related to the salaried post-65 healthcare settlement in GMNA; (3) impairment charges of $0.5 billion in GME and $0.4 billion in GMNA primarily related to product-specific tooling; (4) commodity and foreign currency exchange derivative losses of $0.8 billion in GMNA; (5) charges of $0.3 billion associated with the finalization of Old GM’s negotiations with the CAW in GMNA; (6) restructuring charges of $0.3 billion related to separation programs announced in Belgium, France, Germany and the United Kingdom in GME; (7) foreign currency transaction losses of $0.3 billion in GMSA primarily due to foreign currency exchanges processed outside CADIVI in Venezuela; partially offset by (8) net curtailment gain of $4.9 billion in GMNA related to the February 2008 Settlement Agreement for the UAW hourly medical plan; and (9) foreign currency remeasurement gains of $2.1 billion driven by the weakening of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar in GMNA.

Automotive Selling, General and Administrative Expense

  Successor      Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
 

Automotive selling, general and administrative expense

 $11,446    8.5%   $6,006    10.5%      $6,161    13.2%   $14,253    9.6%  

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 Automotive selling, general and administrative expense included: (1) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $5.1 billion to support media campaigns for our products, including expenses in GMNA of $3.4 billion, in GME of $0.8 billion, in GMIO of $0.6 billion and in GMSA of $0.3 billion; (2) administrative expenses of $4.4 billion, including expenses in GMNA of $2.0 billion, in GMIO of $0.8 billion, in GME of $0.6 billion and in GMSA of $0.5 billion; and (3) selling and marketing expenses of $1.4 billion primarily to support our dealerships including expenses in GMNA of $0.6 billion, in GME of $0.5 billion, in GMIO of $0.2 billion and in GMSA of $0.1 billion.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 Automotive selling, general and administrative expense included: (1) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $2.5 billion to support media campaigns for our products, including expenses in GMNA of $1.7 billion, in GME of $0.4 billion, in GMIO of $0.3 billion and in GMSA of $0.1 billion; (2) administrative expenses of $2.6 billion, including expenses in GMNA of $1.1 billion, in GMIO of $0.5 billion, in GME of $0.3 billion and in GMSA of $0.2 billion; and (3) selling and marketing expenses of $1.0 billion primarily to support our dealerships including expenses in GMNA of $0.6 billion, in GME of $0.3 billion, in GMIO of $0.1 billion and in GMSA of $0.1 billion.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Cost of sales included: (1) incremental depreciation charges of $2.0 billion in GMNA that Old GM recorded prior to the 363 Sale for facilities included in GMNA’s restructuring activities and for certain facilities that MLC retained at July 10, 2009; (2) foreign currency translation losses of $0.7 billion, primarily in GMNA due to the strengthening of the Canadian Dollar versus the U.S. Dollar; and (3) foreign currency transaction losses of $0.3 billion.

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Cost of sales included: (1) charges of $1.1 billion related to the SUB and TSP; (2) separation charges of $0.7 billion related to hourly employees who participated in the 2009 Special Attrition Program and Second 2009 Special Attrition Program; (3) expenses of $0.7 billion related to U.S. pension and other postemployment benefit (OPEB) plans

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for hourly and salary employees; (4) separation charges of $0.3 billion for U.S. salaried workforce reduction programs to allow 6,000 terminated employees to receive ongoing wages and benefits for no longer than 12 months; and (5) expenses of $0.3 billion related to Canadian pension and OPEB plans for hourly and salary employees and restructuring activities. These costs were partially offset by favorable adjustments of $0.7 billion primarily related to the suspension of the JOBS Program.

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 negative gross margin reflected the under absorption of manufacturing overhead resulting from declining sales volumes and incremental depreciation of $2.0 billion and $0.7 billion in GMNA and GME.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  Percentage
of Total
net sales
and revenue
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Percentage
of Total
net sales
and revenue

Selling, general and administrative expense

  $6,006  10.4%   $6,161  13.1%

Selling, general and administrative expense for the year ended December 2009, representing ourAutomotive selling, general and administrative expense combined with Old GM’s is down from historical levels due to reduced advertising and other spending.

GM

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 Selling, general and administrative expense included charges of $0.3 billion in GMNA, primarily for dealer wind-down costs for our Saturn dealers after plans to sell the Saturn brand and dealer network were terminated. These expenses were partially offset by reductions on overall spending for media and advertising fees related to our global cost saving initiatives and a decline in Saturn sales and marketing efforts in anticipation of the sale of Saturn, and ultimately, the wind-down of operations.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Selling, general and administrative expense includedincluded: (1) charges of $0.5 billion recorded for dealer wind-down costs in GMNA.GMNA; and (2) a curtailment loss of $0.3 billion upon the interim remeasurement of the U.S. salary defined benefit pension plan as a result of global salary workforce reductions. This was partially offset by the positive effects of various cost savings initiatives, the cancellation of certain sales and promotion contracts as a result of the Chapter 11 Proceedings in the U.S. and overall reductions in advertising and marketing budgets.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Automotive selling, general and administrative expense included: (1) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $6.3 billion to support media campaigns for our products, including expenses in GMNA of $4.0 billion, in

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GME of $1.3 billion, in GMIO of $0.8 billion and in GMSA of $0.2 billion; (2) administrative expenses of $5.8 billion, including expenses in GMNA of $2.8 billion, in GMIO of $0.9 billion, in GME of $0.7 billion and in GMSA of $0.4 billion; and (3) selling and marketing expenses of $1.9 billion primarily to support our dealerships including expenses in GMNA of $0.9 billion, in GME of $0.7 billion, in GMIO of $0.2 billion and in GMSA of $0.1 billion.

Interest ExpenseOther Automotive Expenses, net

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Interest expense

  $(694   $(5,428
   Successor       Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   Percentage of
Total
net sales and
revenue
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009
   Percentage of
Total
net sales and
revenue
       January  1,
2009

Through
July 9,
2009
   Percentage of
Total
net sales and
revenue
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
   Percentage of
total
net sales
and revenue
 

Other automotive expenses, net

  $118     0.1%    $15     —%       $1,235     2.6%    $6,699     4.5%  

GM

As a resultIn the year ended December 31, 2010 Other automotive expenses, net included primarily depreciation expense of $0.1 billion related to our portfolio of automotive retail leases.

In the 363 Sale,period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 Other automotive expenses, net included: (1) depreciation expense and realized losses of $89 million related to the portfolio of automotive retail leases; (2) pension management expenses of $38 million; (3) interest expense related to our debt balance is significantly lower than Old GM’s. Accordingly, Interest expense is down from historical levels.dealer financing program of $13 million; partially offset by (3) gains in GME for changes in liabilities related to Saab of $60 million; (4) recovery of amounts written off of $51 million related to the portfolio of automotive retail leases; and (5) gain on sale of vehicles of $19 million related to the portfolio of automotive retail leases.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Other automotive expenses, net included: (1) charges of $0.8 billion in GME, primarily related to the deconsolidation of Saab; (2) charges of $0.2 billion related to Delphi; and (3) depreciation expense of $0.1 billion related to the portfolio of automotive retail leases.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Other automotive expenses, net included: (1) charges related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements of $4.8 billion; (2) depreciation expense of $0.7 billion related to the portfolio of automotive retail leases; (3) Goodwill impairment charges of $0.6 billion; (4) operating expenses of $0.4 billion related to the portfolio of automotive retail leases; and (5) interest expense of $0.1 billion.

Equity in Income (Loss) of and Disposition of Interest in Ally Financial

   Predecessor 
   January 1,
2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
 

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial

  $(1,097  (2.3)%  $916    0.6

Gain on conversion of UST Ally Financial Loan

   2,477    5.3      

Impairment charges related to Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

         (7,099  (4.8)% 
           

Total equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial

  $1,380    2.9 $(6,183  (4.2)% 
           

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Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Equity in loss of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial included: (1) Gain of $2.5 billion recorded on the UST’s conversion of the UST Ally Financial Loan for Class B Membership Interests in Ally Financial; partially offset by (2) Old GM’s proportionate share of Ally Financial’s loss from operations on $1.1 billion.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Equity in loss of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial included: (1) impairment charges of $7.1 billion related to Old GM’s investment in Ally Financial Common Membership Interests; partially offset by (2) Old GM’s proportionate share of Ally Financial’s income from operations of $0.9 billion.

Automotive Interest Expense

  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9,
2009
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Percentage  of
Automotive
sales
 

Automotive interest expenses

 $(1,098  0.8%   $(694  1.2%     $(5,428  11.6%   $(2,525  1.7%  

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 Automotive interest expense included: (1) interest expense of $0.4 billion on GMIO and GMSA debt; (2) interest expense of $0.3 billion on the UST Loans, Canadian Loan and VEBA Notes; and (3) interest expense of $0.3 billion on GMNA debt.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 Automotive interest expense included interest expense of $0.3 billion on the UST Loans and interest expense of $0.2 billion on GMIO debt.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Automotive interest expense included: (1) amortization of discounts related to the UST Loan, EDC Loan, and DIP Facilities of $3.7 billion. In addition, Old GM incurredbillion; and (2) interest expense of $1.7 billion primarily related to interest expense of

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$0.8 $0.8 billion on unsecured debt balances, $0.4 billion on the UST Loan Facility and $0.2 billion on GMIO and GMSA debt. Old GM ceased accruing and paying interest on most of its unsecured U.S. and foreign denominated debt on June 1, 2009, the date of its Chapter 11 Proceedings.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Automotive interest expense included: (1) interest expense of $1.6 billion on Old GM’s unsecured bonds; (2) interest expense of $0.4 billion Old GM’s Euro bonds and cross-currency swaps to hedge foreign exchange rate exposure; and (3) interest expense of $0.1 billion on Old GM’s secured revolving credit facility and U.S. term loan.

Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtInterest Income and Other Non-Operating Income, net

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

  $(101   $(1,088
  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9,
2009
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
 

Interest income and other non-operating income,net

 $1,555    1.1%   $440    0.8%     $852    1.8%   $424    0.3%  

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GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 Interest income and other non-operating income, net included; (1) interest income earned from investments of $0.5 billion; (2) dividends and royalties of $0.2 billion; (3) rental income of $0.2 billion; (4) reversal of liability related to the Adjustment Shares of $0.2 billion; (5) gain on sale of Saab of $0.1 billion; (6) gain on sale of Nexteer of $0.1 billion; (7) gain on bargain purchase and the fair value of the recognizable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of $0.1 billion related to the acquisition of GM Strasbourg (GMS); (8) gain on derivatives of $0.1 billion; and (8) Ally Financial exclusivity fee of $0.1 billion in GMNA.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 Interest income and other non-operating income, net included: (1) gains on foreign currency exchange derivatives of $0.3 billion; (2) interest income earned from investments of $0.2 billion; (3) net rental and royalty income of $0.2 billion in GMNA; partially offset by (4) liability recorded related to the Adjustment Shares of $0.2 billion.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM recorded a lossInterest income and other non-operating income, net included: (1) interest income of $0.2 billion earned from investments; (2) gains on derivatives of $0.2 billion related to the return of warrants issued to the UST; (3) gains on foreign currency exchange derivatives of $0.1 billion; (4) dividends on the investment in Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests of $0.1 billion; (5) net rental income of $0.1 billion in GMNA; (6) royalty income of $0.1 billion in GMNA; and (7) Ally Financial exclusivity fee income of $0.1 billion in GMNA.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Interest income and other non-operating income, net included: (1) interest income earned from investments of $0.7 billion; (2) rental income of $0.2 billion; (3) dividends and royalties of $0.2 billion; (4) Ally Financial exclusivity fee income of $0.1 billion in GMNA; partially offset by (5) impairment charge of $1.0 billion related to our investment in Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests.

Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

  $196   $(101   $(1,088 $43  

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt included a gain of $0.2 billion resulting from our repayment of the UST GMAC Loanoutstanding amount of VEBA Notes of $2.8 billion.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Loss on extinguishment of debt included a loss of $2.0 billion whenrelated to the UST exercisedexercising its option to convert outstanding amounts toof the UST Ally Financial Loan into shares of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s Class B Common Membership Interests. This loss was partially offset by a gain on extinguishment of debt of $0.9 billion related to an amendment to Old GM’s $1.5 billion U.S. term loanloan.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt included a gain of $43 million resulting from a settlement gain recorded for the issuance of 44 million shares of common stock in March 2009.exchange for $498 million principal amount of Old GM’s Series D debentures, which were retired and canceled.

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Reorganization gains, net

   Predecessor 
   January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Reorganization gains, net

  $128,155  

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Reorganization gains, net included: (1) the gain on conversion of debt of $37.5 billion; (2) the change in net assets resulting from the application of fresh-start reporting of $33.8 billion; (3) the gain from the settlement of net liabilities retained by MLC of $25.2 billion; and (4) the fair value of Series A Preferred stock, common shares and warrants issued in connection with the 363 Sale of $20.5 billion.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  $(1,000   $(1,166
   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  $672    $(1,000   $(1,166 $1,766  

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 Income tax expense of $0.7 billion primarily resulted from current and deferred income tax provisions of $0.6 billion for profitable entities without valuation allowances, $0.3 billion withholding taxes and taxable foreign exchange gain in Venezuela, partially offset by $0.3 billion settlement of uncertain tax positions and reversal of valuation allowances.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 Income tax expense (benefit)benefit of $1.0 billion primarily resulted from a $1.4 billion income tax allocation between operations and Other comprehensive income, partially offset by income tax provisions of $0.3 billion for profitable entities. In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 ourentities without valuation allowances. Our U.S. operations incurred losses from operations with no income tax benefit due to full valuation allowances against our U.S. deferred tax assets, and we had Other comprehensive income, primarily due to remeasurement gains on our U.S. pension plans. We recorded income tax expense related to the remeasurement gains in Other comprehensive income and allocated income tax benefit to operations.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Income tax expense (benefit)benefit of $1.2 billion primarily resulted from the reversal of valuation allowances of $0.7 billion related to Reorganization gains, net and the resolution of a transfer pricing matter of $0.7 billion betweenwith the U.S. and Canadian governments, partially offset by income tax provisions for profitable entities without valuation allowances.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Income tax expense of profitable entities.$1.8 billion primarily resulted from the recording of valuation allowances of $1.9 billion against deferred tax assets in South Korea, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, Texas and various non-U.S. jurisdictions.

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Equity Income, net of tax

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  Percentage
of Total
net sales
and revenue
    January��1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Percentage
of Total
net sales
and revenue

SGM and SGMW

  $466  0.8%   $298   0.6%

Other equity interests

   31  0.1%    (237 (0.5)%
             

Total equity income, net of tax

  $497  0.9%   $61   0.1%
             

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

   Successor       Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
   July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
   Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
       January 1,  2009
Through
July 9,
2009
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Percentage of
Total
net sales
and revenue
 

China JVs

  $1,297     1.0%    $460     0.8%      $300    0.6%    $315    0.2%   

Other equity interests

  $141     0.1%    $37     0.1%      $(239  (0.5)%   $(129  (0.1)%  
                           

Total equity income, net of tax

  $1,438     1.1%    $497     0.9%      $61    0.1%    $186    0.1%   
                           

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 Equity income, net of tax included equity income of $1.3 billion related to our China JVs, primarily SGM and SGMW and equity income of $0.1 billion related to New Delphi.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 equity income, net of tax reflected increased sales volume atincluded equity income of $0.5 billion related to our China JVs, primarily SGM and SGMW.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Equity income, net of tax reflected: (1) increased sales volume at SGM; (2) chargesincluded equity income of $0.3 billion related to our China JV’s, primarily SGM and SGMW partially offset by equity losses of $0.2 billion primarily related to Old GM’s investment in New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI);impairment charges at NUMMI and (3)our proportionate share of losses at CAMI.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Equity income, net of tax included equity income of $0.3 billion related to our China JVs, primarily SGM and SGMW partially offset by equity losses of $0.1 billion primarily related to our investments in NUMMI and CAMI Automotive, Inc. (CAMI), primarily due to lower volumes.CAMI.

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(Dollars in Millions)

Automotive Industry

Global industry vehicle sales decreased in the year ended 2008 by 3.8 million vehicles (or 5.3%) to 67.2 million vehicles. This decline started in North America and extended into the other regions, especially during the second half of 2008, reflecting the effect of slowing economies, tightening credit markets, volatile oil prices and declining consumer confidence around the world. Industry vehicle sales in North America decreased by 3.1 million vehicles (or 15.6%) to 16.6 million vehicles and Europe decreased by 1.2 million vehicles (or 5.0%) to 22.0 million vehicles. These decreases were offset by industry vehicle sales increases in the Asia Pacific and the Latin America, Africa and Middle East (LAAM) regions by 468,000 vehicles (or 1.7%) to 28.6 million vehicles.

Total Net Sales and Revenue

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
           Amount      %

Total net sales and revenue

  $148,979  $179,984  $(31,005 (17.2)%

Total net sales and revenue decreased in the year ended 2008 by $31.0 billion (or 17.2%) primarily due to declining Sales of $29.9 billion. This decrease reflects the decline in the global automotive industry that resulted from tightening credit markets, a recession in the U.S. and Western Europe, volatile oil prices and declining consumer confidence around the world. These factors first affected the U.S. economy in late 2007 and continued to deteriorate and spread during 2008 to Western Europe and the emerging markets in Asia and South America. Sales decreased by $26.3 billion in GMNA primarily due to: (1) declining volumes and unfavorable vehicle mix of $23.1 billion; and (2) an increase in the accrual for residual support programs for leased vehicles of $1.8 billion related to the decline in residual values of fullsize pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles in the middle of 2008. Sales also decreased in GME by $3.1 billion and in GMIO by $0.2 billion.

Cost of Sales

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
          Amount          %    

Cost of sales

  $149,257   $165,573  $(16,316 (9.9)%

Gross margin

  $(278 $14,411  $(14,689 (101.9)%

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

In the year ended 2008 Cost of sales decreased by $16.3 billion (or 9.9%) due to: (1) decreased costs related to lower production volumes of $14.0 billion in GMNA; (2) a net curtailment gain of $4.9 billion in GMNA related to the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement; (3) a decrease in wholesale sales volumes of $3.5 billion in GME; (4) non-recurring pension prior service costs of $2.2 billion recorded in GMNA in the year ended 2007; (5) manufacturing savings of $1.4 billion in GMNA from lower manufacturing costs and hourly headcount levels resulting from attrition programs and productivity improvements; and (6) favorable foreign currency translation gains of $1.4 billion in GMNA, primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the Canadian Dollar.

These decreases were partially offset by: (1) charges of $5.8 billion in GMNA related to restructuring and other costs associated with Old GM’s special attrition programs, certain Canadian facility idlings and finalization of Old GM’s negotiations with the CAW; (2) foreign currency translation losses of $2.4 billion in GME, primarily driven by the strengthening of the Euro and Swedish Krona, offset partially by the weakening of the British Pound versus the U.S. Dollar; (3) expenses of $1.7 billion in GMNA related to the salaried post-65 healthcare settlement; (4) increased content cost of $0.7 billion in GMIO driven by an increase in imported material costs at Venezuela and high inflation across the region; (5) increased Delphi related charges of $0.6 billion in GMNA related to certain cost subsidies reimbursed during the year.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
           Amount          %    

Selling, general and administrative expense

  $14,253  $14,412  $(159 (1.1)%

In the year ended 2008 Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $0.2 billion (or 1.1%) primarily due to: (1) reductions in incentive and compensation and profit sharing costs of $0.4 billion in GMNA; and (2) a decrease in advertising, selling and sales promotion expenses of $0.3 billion in GMNA. These decreases were partially offset by: (1) a charge of $0.2 billion related to the 2008 Salaried Window Program in GMNA; (2) increased administrative, marketing and selling expenses of $0.2 billion in GMIO, primarily due to Old GM’s expansion in Russia and other European markets; and (3) bad debt charges of $0.2 billion.

Other Expenses, net

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
           Amount          %    

Other expenses, net

  $6,699  $4,308  $2,391  55.5%

In the year ended 2008 Other expenses, net increased $2.4 billion (or 55.5%) primarily due to: (1) increased charges of $3.3 billion related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements; (2) impairment charges related to goodwill of $0.5 billion and $0.2 billion in GME and GMNA; partially offset by (3) a non-recurring charge of $0.6 billion recorded in the year ended 2007 for pension benefits granted to future and current retirees of Delphi.

Equity in Income (Loss) of and Disposition of Interest in GMAC

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
       Amount      %  

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

  $916   $(1,245 $2,161   173.6%

Impairment charges related to GMAC Common Membership Interests

   (7,099      (7,099 n.m.
              

Total equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

  $(6,183 $(1,245 $(4,938 n.m.
              

n.m. = not meaningful

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In the year ended 2008 Equity in loss of and disposition of interest in GMAC increased $4.9 billion due to impairment charges of $7.1 billion related to Old GM’s investment in GMAC Common Membership Interests, offset by an increase in Old GM’s proportionate share of GMAC’s income from operations of $2.2 billion.

Interest Expense

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
         Amount          %    

Interest expense

  $(2,525 $(3,076 $551  17.9%

Interest expense decreased in the year ended 2008 by $0.6 billion (or 17.9%) due to the de-designation of certain derivatives as hedges of $0.3 billion and an adjustment to capitalized interest of $0.2 billion.

Interest Income and Other Non-Operating Income, net

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
           Amount          %    

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  $424  $2,284  $(1,860 (81.4)%

In the year ended 2008 Interest income and other non-operating income, net decreased by $1.9 billion (or 81.4%) primarily due to impairment charges of $1.0 billion related to Old GM’s GMAC Preferred Membership Interests in the year ended 2008 and a reduction in interest earned on cash balances of $0.3 billion due to lower market interest rates and lower cash balances on hand.

Income Tax Expense

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Income tax expense

  $1,766  $36,863  $(35,097 (95.2)%

Income tax expense decreased in the year ended 2008 by $35.1 billion (or 95.2%) due to the effect of recording valuation allowances of $39.0 billion against Old GM’s net deferred tax assets in the United States, Canada and Germany in the year ended 2007, offset by the recording of additional valuation allowances in the year ended 2008 of $1.9 billion against Old GM’s net deferred tax assets in South Korea, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, other jurisdictions.

Equity Income, net of tax

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
          Amount          %    

SGM and SGMW

  $312   $430  $(118 (27.4)%

Other equity interests

   (126  94   (220 n.m.
              

Total equity income, net of tax

  $186   $524  $(338 n.m.
              

n.m. = not meaningful

In the year ended 2008 Equity income, net of tax decreased by $0.3 billion due to: (1) lower earnings at SGM driven by a volume decrease, mix deterioration and higher sales promotion expenses, partially offset by higher earnings at SGMW driven by a volume increase; (2) a decrease of $0.2 billion in GMNA due to impairment charges and lower income from Old GM’s investments in NUMMI and CAMI.

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Changes in Consolidated Financial Condition

(Dollars in millions, except share amounts)Millions, Except Share Amounts)

 

 Successor    Predecessor   Successor 
 December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 
ASSETS        

Current Assets

    

Automotive Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $22,679    ��$14,053    $21,061    $22,679  

Marketable securities

  134      141     5,555     134  
                

Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities

  22,813      14,194     26,616     22,813  

Restricted cash

  13,917      672  

Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance of $250 and $422)

  7,518      7,918  

Restricted cash and marketable securities

   1,240     13,917  

Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance of $252 and $250)

   8,699     7,518  

Inventories

  10,107      13,195     12,125     10,107  

Assets held for sale

  388                388  

Equipment on operating leases, net

  2,727      5,142     2,568     2,727  

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

  1,777      3,146     1,805     1,777  
                

Total current assets

  59,247      44,267     53,053     59,247  

Non-Current Assets

    

Restricted cash

  1,489      1,917  

Automotive Non-current Assets

    

Restricted cash and marketable securities

   1,160     1,489  

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

  7,936      2,146     8,529     7,936  

Assets held for sale

  530        

Equipment on operating leases, net

  3      442  

Property, net

  18,687      39,665     19,235     18,687  

Goodwill

  30,672           30,513     30,672  

Intangible assets, net

  14,547      265     11,882     14,547  

Deferred income taxes

  564      98     308     564  

Prepaid pension

  98      109  

Assets held for sale

        530  

Other assets

  2,522      2,130     3,286     2,623  
                

Total non-current assets

  77,048      46,772     74,913     77,048  
                

Total Automotive Assets

   127,966     136,295  

GM Financial Assets

    

Finance receivables (including finance receivables transferred to special purpose entities of $7,156 at December 31, 2010)

   8,197       

Restricted cash

   1,090       

Goodwill

   1,265       

Other assets

   380       
        

Total GM Financial Assets

   10,932       
        

Total Assets

 $136,295     $91,039    $138,898    $136,295  
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)    

Current Liabilities

    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    

Automotive Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable (principally trade)

 $18,725     $22,259    $21,497    $18,725  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

  10,221      16,920  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (including debt at GM Daewoo of $70 at December 31, 2010)

   1,616     10,221  

Liabilities held for sale

  355                355  

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  846      4,002     625     846  

Accrued expenses

  22,288      32,427  

Accrued liabilities (including derivative liabilities at GM Daewoo of $111 at December 31, 2010)

   23,419     22,288  
                

Total current liabilities

  52,435      75,608     47,157     52,435  

Non-Current Liabilities

    

Long-term debt

  5,562      29,018  

Automotive Non-current Liabilities

    

Long-term debt (including debt at GM Daewoo of $835 at December 31, 2010)

   3,014     5,562  

Liabilities held for sale

  270                270  

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  8,708      28,919     9,294     8,708  

Pensions

  27,086      25,178     21,894     27,086  

Other liabilities and deferred income taxes

  13,279      17,392     13,021     13,279  
                

Total non-current liabilities

  54,905      100,507     47,223     54,905  
                

Total liabilities

  107,340      176,115  

Total Automotive Liabilities

   94,380     107,340  

GM Financial Liabilities

    

Securitization notes payable

   6,128       

Credit facilities

   832       

Other liabilities

   399       
        

Total GM Financial Liabilities

   7,359       
        

Total Liabilities

   101,739     107,340  

Commitments and contingencies

        

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (1,000,000,000 shares authorized and 360,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2009)

  6,998        

Equity (Deficit)

    

Old GM

    

Preferred stock, no par value (6,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)

          

Preference stock, $0.10 par value (100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)

          

Common stock, $1 2/3 par value common stock (2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 800,937,541 shares issued and 610,483,231 shares outstanding at December 31, 2008)

        1,017  

General Motors Company

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value (2,500,000,000 shares authorized and 500,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2009)

  5        

Preferred stock Series A, $0.01 par value (2,000,000,000 shares authorized and 360,000,000 shares issued and outstanding (each with a $25.00 liquidation preference) at December 31, 2009)

        6,998  

Equity

    

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized:

    

Series A (276,101,695 shares issued and outstanding (each with a $25.00 liquidation preference) at December 31, 2010)

   5,536       

Series B (100,000,000 shares issued and outstanding (each with a $50.00 liquidation preference) at December 31, 2010)

   4,855       

Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000,000,000 shares authorized and 1,500,136,998 shares and 1,500,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009)

   15     15  

Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital)

  24,050      16,489     24,257     24,040  

Accumulated deficit

  (4,394    (70,727

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  1,588      (32,339

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

   266     (4,394

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   1,251     1,588  
                

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

  21,249      (85,560

Total stockholders’ equity

   36,180     21,249  

Noncontrolling interests

  708      484     979     708  
                

Total equity (deficit)

  21,957      (85,076

Total equity

   37,159     21,957  
                

Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit)

 $136,295     $91,039  

Total Liabilities and Equity

  $138,898    $136,295  
                

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Liquidity MeasuresAutomotive

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008

Current ratio

  1.13   0.59

Days sales outstanding (a)

  17   25

Inventory turnover (a)

  2.54   1.85

Days payable outstanding (a)

  54   68

(a)These measurements show the relationship of the applicable sales or cost of sales activity and the related average balance carried during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

Current Assets

GMAt December 31, 2010 Marketable securities of $5.6 billion increased by $5.4 billion due to investments in securities with maturities exceeding 90 days reflecting our improved liquidity and cash position.

At December 31, 20092010 Restricted cash and marketable securities of $13.9$1.2 billion wasdecreased by $12.7 billion (or 91.1%) primarily compriseddue to: (1) UST escrow funds of $13.4$6.6 billion inbecame unrestricted upon our repayment of the UST Loans and Canadian Loan; (2) release of $4.7 billion from our UST Credit Agreementescrow funds to repay the UST Loans; and (3) release of $1.2 billion from our UST escrow funds for quarterly payments on the UST Loans and Canadian Health Care Trust escrow accounts. The remainder was primarily comprised of amounts prefunded related to supplier payments and other third parties and other cash collateral requirements.Loan.

At December 31, 20092010 Accounts and notes receivable net of $7.5$8.7 billion was affectedincreased by lower volumes.$1.2 billion (or 15.7%) primarily due to higher sales volumes in all regions.

At December 31, 20092010 Inventories were $10.1 billion. Inventories were recorded on a FIFO basisof $12.1 billion increased by $2.0 billion (or 20.0%) primarily due to increased production resulting from higher demand for our products and were affected by efforts to reduce inventory levels globally.new product launches.

At December 31, 2009 current Assets held for sale of $0.4 billion were related to Saab. Saab’s2010 Assets held for sale were primarily comprisedreduced to $0 from $0.4 billion at December 31, 2009 due to the sale of cashSaab in February 2010 and cash equivalents, inventory and receivables.the sale of Saab GB in May 2010.

At December 31, 20092010 Equipment on operating leases, net of $2.7$2.6 billion was compriseddecreased by $0.2 billion (or 5.8%) due to: (1) a decrease of vehicle sales$0.3 billion due to the continued liquidation of our portfolio of automotive retail leases; (2) a decrease of $0.1 billion in GME due to overall volume decreases in Germany; partially offset by (3) an increase of $0.2 billion in GMNA, primarily related to vehicles leased to daily rental car companies and to retail leasing customers. At December 31, 2009 there were 119,000 vehicles(vehicles leased to U.S. daily rental car companies and 24,000increased to 118,000 vehicles leased through the automotive retail portfolio. The numbers of vehicles on lease were at lower levels primarily due to the continued wind-down of our automotive retail portfolio.

Old GM

At December 31, 2008 Restricted cash of $0.7 billion was primarily comprised of amounts pre-funded related to supplier payments and other third parties and other cash collateral requirements.

At2010 from 97,000 vehicles at December 31, 2008 Inventories were $13.2 billion. Inventories for certain business units were recorded on a LIFO basis.

At December 31, 2008 Equipment on operating leases, net of $5.1 billion was comprised of vehicle sales to daily rental car companies and to retail leasing customers. At December 31, 2008 there were 137,000 vehicles leased to U.S. daily rental car companies and 133,000 vehicles leased through the automotive retail portfolio.2009).

Non-Current Assets

GMAt December 31, 2010 Restricted cash and marketable securities of $1.2 billion decreased by $0.3 billion (or 22.1%) primarily due to a reduction in required cash collateral arrangements as a result of our improved credit conditions compared to December 31, 2009.

At December 31, 2009 Restricted cash of $1.5 billion was primarily comprised of collateral for insurance related activities and other cash collateral requirements.

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At December 31, 20092010 Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates of $7.9$8.5 billion was primarily comprisedincreased by $0.6 billion (or 7.5%) due to: (1) equity income of our investment$1.4 billion in SGM and SGMW. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates at its fair value of $5.8 billion. In the three monthsyear ended December 31, 2009 we also recorded an2010, primarily related to our China JVs; (2) investment of $1.9$0.4 billion in New Delphi.SGMW; (3) investment of $0.2 billion in HKJV; partially offset by (4) dividends received or declared of $1.2 billion, primarily related to our China JVs; (5) a decrease of $0.2 billion related to the sale of our 50% interest in a joint venture; and (6) a decrease of $0.1 billion related to the sale of a 1% ownership interest in SGM to SAIC.

At December 31, 2009 non-current Assets held for sale2010 Property, net of $19.2 billion increased by $0.5 billion (or 2.9%) primarily due to: (1) capital expenditures, of $4.2 billion; (2) accruals and capital leases of $0.5 billion; partially offset by (2) depreciation of $3.8 billion; (3) decreases associated with disposals of businesses of $0.3 billion; and (4) unfavorable foreign currency translation effect of $0.1 billion.

At December 31, 2010 Goodwill of $30.5 billion were relateddecreased by $0.2 billion (or 0.5%) primarily due to certainunfavorable foreign currency translation effect in GME resulting from the Euro weakening against the U.S. dollar.

At December 31, 2010 Intangible assets, net of our operations$11.9 billion decreased by $2.7 billion (or 18.3%) primarily due to amortization of $2.6 billion and foreign currency translation of $0.1 billion.

At December 31, 2010 Deferred income taxes of $0.3 billion decreased by $0.3 billion (or 45.4%) primarily due to reclassifications of deferred tax assets and changes in India (India Operations). The India Operationsthe allocation of valuation allowances resulting from underlying changes in the timing of tax deductions.

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At December 31, 2010 Assets held for sale were primarily comprisedreduced to $0 from $0.5 billion at December 31, 2009 due to the sale of cash and cash equivalents, inventory, receivables and property, plant and equipment.certain of our India operations (GM India) in February 2010. We classified these Assets held for sale as long-term at December 31, 2009 because we received a promissory note in exchange for theGM India Operations that willdoes not convert to cash within one year.

At December 31, 2009 Property, net was $18.7 billion. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded Property at its fair value of $18.5 billion at July 10, 2009.

At December 31, 2009 Goodwill was $30.7 billion. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded Goodwill of $30.5 billion at July 10, 2009. When applying fresh-start reporting, certain accounts, primarily employee benefit and income tax related, were recorded at amounts determined under specific U.S. GAAP rather than fair value, and the difference between the GAAP and fair value amounts gives rise to goodwill, which is a residual. Further, we recorded valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, which under ASC 852 also resulted in goodwill. Our employee benefit related accounts were recorded in accordance with ASC 712 and ASC 715 and deferred income taxes were recorded in accordance with ASC 740. There was no goodwill on an economic basis based on the fair value of our equity, liabilities and identifiable assets.

At December 31, 2009 Intangible assets, net were $14.5 billion. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded Intangible assets at their fair value of $16.1 billion at July 10, 2009. Newly recorded identifiable intangible assets include brand names, our dealer network, customer relationships, developed technologies, favorable contracts and other intangible assets.

At December 31, 20092010 Other assets of $2.5$3.3 billion was primarily comprised of our cost method investments in GMAC common and preferred stock. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded our investments in GMAC common and preferred stock at their fair values of $1.3 billion andincreased by $0.7 billion at July 10, 2009. In the three months ended December 31, 2009 we recorded an impairment charge(or 25.3%) primarily due to: (1) increase of $0.3 billion relatedin long-term notes receivable resulting primarily from the sale of GM India of $0.2 billion; (2) increase of $0.1 billion due to our investment in GMAC common stock.

Old GM

At December 31, 2008 Restricted cashcapitalization of $1.9 billion was primarily comprised of collateral for insurance related activities and other cash collateral requirements.

At December 31, 2008 Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates of $2.1 billion was primarily comprised of Old GM’s investments in SGM, SGMW and GMAC. In May 2009 Old GM’s ownership interest in GMAC’s Common Membership Interests was reduced to 24.5% and at June 30, 2009 GMAC converted its status to a C corporation. At that date Old GM began to account for its investment in GMAC using the cost method rather than equity method as Old GM no longer exercised significant influence over GMAC.

At December 31, 2008 Other assets of $2.1 billion was primarily comprised of taxes other than income, derivative assets and debt issuance expense.costs associated with the secured revolving credit facility; and (3) increase of $0.1 billion due to amounts paid into insurance funds for employees in early retirement programs.

Current Liabilities

At December 31, 20092010 Accounts payable was $18.7 billion. Accounts payable amounts were correlated, in part, with vehicleof $21.5 billion increased by $2.8 billion (or 14.8%) primarily due to higher payables for materials due to increased production and sales volume, which drive purchases of materials, freight costs and advertising expenditures.volumes.

At December 31, 20092010 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $10.2$1.6 billion wasdecreased by $8.6 billion (or 84.2%) primarily compriseddue to: (1) repayment of amounts we entered into or assumed under various agreements with the U.S.UST Loans and Canadian governments. In addition, we assumed securedLoan of $7.0 billion; (2) repayment of the GM Daewoo credit facility of $1.2 billion; and unsecured debt(3) a net change in other obligations (including capital leases) owed by our subsidiaries.

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of $0.4 billion.

At December 31, 2009 current Liabilities held for sale of $0.4 billion were related to Saab. Saab’s2010 Liabilities held for sale were primarily comprisedreduced to $0 from $0.4 billion at December 31, 2009 due to the sale of accounts payable, warrantySaab in February 2010 and pension obligations and other liabilities.the sale of Saab GB in May 2010 to Spyker Cars NV.

At December 31, 2009 our current OPEB obligation2010 Accrued liabilities of $0.8$23.4 billion includedincreased by $1.1 billion (or 5.1%) primarily due to: (1) increase in GMNA due to higher customer deposits related to the effectincreased number of the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement and other OPEB plan changes.

At December 31, 2009 Accrued expenses were $22.3 billion. Major components of accrued expenses were dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts, deposits fromvehicles leased to daily rental car companies policy, product warrantyof $0.5 billion; (2) increase due to tax related accruals reclassified from non-current to current of $0.3 billion; and recall campaigns, accrued payrolls and employee benefits, current pension obligation, taxes(3) other than income taxes and liabilities related to plant closures. Accrued expenses were affected by sales volumes which affect customer deposits, dealer incentives and policy and warranty costs as well as certain liabilities MLC retained as a resultmiscellaneous accruals of the 363 transaction.

Old GM

At December 31, 2008 Accounts payable was $22.3$0.3 billion. Accounts payable amounts were correlated, in part, with vehicle production and sales volume, which drive purchases of materials, freight costs and advertising expenditures.

At December 31, 2008 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $16.9 billion was primarily comprised of UST Loans, a secured revolving credit facility and secured and unsecured debt obligations (including capital leases) owed by Old GM’s subsidiaries.

In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained Old GM’s unsecured U.S. dollar denominated bonds, foreign currency denominated bonds, contingent convertible debt and certain other debt obligations of $2.4 billion.

At December 31, 2008 the current OPEB obligation of $4.0 billion represents the liability to provide postretirement medical, dental, legal service and life insurance to eligible U.S. and Canadian retirees and their eligible dependents.

At December 31, 2008 Accrued expenses were $32.4 billion. Major components of accrued expenses were dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts, deposits from rental car companies, policy, product warranty and recall campaigns, accrued payrolls and employee benefits, current pension obligation, taxes other than income taxes and liabilities related to plant closures. Other accrued expenses included accruals for advertising and promotion, legal, insurance, and various other items.

Non-Current Liabilities

GMAt December 31, 2010 Long-term debt of $3.0 billion decreased by $2.5 billion (or 45.8%), primarily due to the repayment in full of the VEBA Notes composed of the outstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of $2.8 billion and resulting gain of $0.2 billion, partially offset by additional net borrowings of $0.4 billion and unfavorable foreign currency translation effect of $0.1 billion.

At December 31, 2009 Long-term debt of $5.6 billion was primarily comprised of VEBA Notes and secured and unsecured debt obligations (including capital leases) owed by our subsidiaries. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded a decrease of $1.5 billion to record Long-term debt at its fair value of $2.5 billion at July 10, 2009.

At December 31, 2009 non-current Liabilities held for sale of $0.3 billion were related to certain of our operations in India (India Operations). The India Operations2010 Liabilities held for sale were primarily comprisedreduced to $0 from $0.3 billion at December 31, 2009 due to the sale of accounts payable, warranty and pension obligations and other liabilities.GM India in February 2010. We classified these Liabilities held for sale as long-term at December 31, 2009 because we received a promissory note in exchange for theGM India Operations that willdoes not convert to cash within one year.

At December 31, 20092010 our non-current OPEB obligationPostretirement benefits other than pensions liability of $8.7$9.3 billion includedincreased by $0.6 billion (or 6.7%) primarily due to year-end remeasurement effects of $0.4 billion driven by discount rate reductions in the valuation assumptions and unfavorable foreign currency translation effect of the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement and other OPEB plan changes. In May 2009 the UAW, the UST and Old GM agreed$0.2 billion due to the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement, subject to the successful completionstrengthening of the 363 Sale, whichCanadian dollar against the U.S dollar.

At December 31, 2010 our Pensions liability of $21.9 billion decreased by $5.2 billion (or 19.2%) primarily due to net contributions and benefit payments of $4.9 billion and favorable foreign currency translation effect of $0.3 billion. Gains from asset returns greater than expected were primarily offset by actuarial losses from discount rate decreases.

At December 31, 2010 Other liabilities and deferred income taxes of $13.0 billion decreased by $0.3 billion (or 1.9%) primarily due to: (1) decrease in plant closing liability in GMNA due to payments made in 2010 and employee related adjustments of $0.4 billion; (2) decrease due to the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement that permanently shifted responsibility for providing retiree health care from Old GMtax related accruals classified to the New Plan fundedcurrent of $0.3 billion; partially offset by the New VEBA. We and the UAW executed the 2009 Revised Settlement Agreement on July 10, 2009(3) increase in connection with the 363 Sale closing. The 2009

deferred taxes of $0.4 billion.

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Revised UAW Settlement Agreement significantly reduced our OPEB obligations as a result of changing the amount, form and timing of the consideration to be paid to the New VEBA, eliminating certain coverages and increasing certain cost sharing provisions.

At December 31, 2009 our non-current Pensions obligation of $27.1 billion included the effects of the 2009 Salaried Window Program, 2009 Special Attrition Program, Second 2009 Special Attrition Program, Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements, the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement and other employee related actions.

At December 31, 2009 Other liabilities and deferred income taxes were $13.3 billion. Major components of Other liabilities included policy and product warranty, accrued payrolls and employee benefits, postemployment benefits including facility idling reserves, and dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts.Automotive Financing

OldTotal GM Financial Assets

At December 31, 2008 Long-term debt2010 Total GM Financial Assets of $29.0$10.9 billion was primarily comprised of: (1) unsecured U.S. Dollar denominated bondscomposed of $14.9 billion; (2) foreign currency denominated bondsnet automotive finance receivables of $4.4 billion;$8.2 billion, Goodwill of $1.3 billion related to the acquisition of AmeriCredit, including amounts recorded to reflect the changes in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets that were not applicable to GM Financial on a stand-alone basis and (3) contingent convertible debtrestricted cash of $6.4 billion. The remaining balance consisted mainly of secured$1.1 billion associated with GM Financial’s credit facilities and unsecured debt obligations (including capital leases) owed by Old GM’s subsidiaries.securitization notes payable.

In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM’s $4.5 billion secured revolving credit facility, $1.5 billion U.S. term loan and $125 million secured credit facility were paid in full on June 30, 2009.

In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained Old GM’s unsecured U.S. dollar denominated bonds, foreign currency denominated bonds, contingent convertible debt and certain other debt obligations of $25.5 billion.Total GM Financial Liabilities

At December 31, 20082010 Total GM Financial Liabilities of $7.4 billion was primarily composed of securitization notes payable of $6.1 billion issued in the non-current OPEB obligationasset backed securities market and advances on credit facilities of $28.9 billion represented the liability to provide postretirement medical, dental, legal service and life insurance to eligible U.S. and Canadian retirees and their eligible dependents.

At December 31, 2008 the total non-current Pensions obligation of $25.2 billion included the effect of actual losses on plan assets, the transfer of the Delphi pension liability and other curtailments and amendments.

At December 31, 2008 Other liabilities and deferred income taxes were $17.4$0.8 billion. Major components of Other liabilities included product warranty and recall campaigns, accrued payrolls and employee benefits, insurance reserves, Delphi contingent liabilities, postemployment benefits including facility idling reserves, and dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts.

Further information on each of our businesses and geographic segments is subsequently discussed.

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(Dollars in millions)Millions)

 

   Successor     Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Total net sales and revenue

  $32,426     $24,191   $86,187   $112,448

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(4,820   $(11,092 $(12,203 $1,876

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $83,035    $32,426     $24,191   $86,187  

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $5,748    $(4,820   $(11,092 $(12,203

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Production and Vehicle Sales and Production Volume

The following tables summarize total production volume and industry sales of new motor vehiclesvehicle sales volume and competitive position (in thousands):

 

  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Old GM  GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old GM 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009 (a)
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008 (a)
 

Production Volume (a)

      

Production volume

      

Cars

  727  1,543  1,526   977     727     1,543  

Trucks

  1,186  1,906  2,741   1,832     1,186     1,906  
                     

Total

  1,913  3,449  4,267   2,809     1,913     3,449  
                     

 

(a)Production volume represents the number of vehicles manufactured by our and Old GM’s assembly facilities and also includes vehicles produced by certain joint ventures.

 

  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
  Industry  Combined
GM and
Old GM
  Combined
GM and
Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old GM  Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old GM  Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  GM   GM
as a %  of
Industry
   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Combined GM
and Old GM

as a % of
Industry
   Old GM   Old GM
as a % of
Industry
 

Vehicle Sales (a)(b)(c)

                  

Vehicle sales (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)

            

Total GMNA

  13,073  2,485  19.0%  16,567  3,565  21.5%  19,634  4,516  23.0%   2,625     18.2%     2,484     18.9%     3,565     21.5%  

Total U.S.

  10,608  2,084  19.6%  13,503  2,981  22.1%  16,473  3,867  23.5%   2,215     18.8%     2,084     19.7%     2,981     22.1%  

U.S. – Cars

  5,370  874�� 16.3%  6,756  1,257  18.6%  7,571  1,489  19.7%

U.S. – Trucks

  5,238  1,210  23.1%  6,746  1,723  25.5%  8,902  2,377  26.7%

U.S. — Cars

   807     14.3%     874     16.3%     1,257     18.6%  

U.S. — Trucks

   1,408     23.0%     1,210     23.1%     1,723     25.5%  

Canada

  1,482  254  17.2%  1,674  359  21.4%  1,691  404  23.9%   247     15.6%     254     17.1%     359     21.4%  

Mexico

  774  138  17.9%  1,071  212  19.8%  1,146  230  20.1%   156     18.3%     138     17.9%     212     19.8%  

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(a)Vehicle sales primarily represent sales to the ultimate customer.

 

(b)Includes HUMMER, Saab, Saturn and Pontiac vehicle sales data.

 

(c)Our vehicle sales include Saab data through February 2010.

(d)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

(e)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

   GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old GM 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   Year Ended
December 31,
2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

GMNA vehicle sales by brand (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)

      

Buick

   168     111     154  

Cadillac

   156     115     170  

Chevrolet

   1,866     1,601     2,158  

GMC

   411     317     438  

Other — Opel

   1     1     2  
               

Total core brands

   2,602     2,145     2,922  
               

HUMMER

   4     11     30  

Pontiac

   12     238     383  

Saab

   1     10     23  

Saturn

   7     81     207  
               

Total other brands

   24     339     643  
               

GMNA total

   2,625     2,484     3,565  
               

(a)Vehicle sales primarily represent sales to the ultimate customer.

(b)Includes HUMMER, Saturn and Pontiac vehicle sales data.

(c)Our vehicle sales include Saab data through February 2010.

(d)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

(e)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at the time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009GMNA Total Net Sales and January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009Revenue

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

   Successor   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Successor   Predecessor     
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   Year Ended
December 31,
2009
   July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
   January  1,
2009
Through
July 9,  2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
   Year Ended
2010 vs. 2009
Change
   Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
 
            Amount   %   Amount  % 

Total net sales and revenue

  $83,035    $56,617    $32,426    $24,191    $86,187    $26,418     46.7%    $(29,570  (34.3)% 

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   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor    Predecessor  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  
              Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $56,617  $32,426   $24,191  $86,187  $29,570  (34.3)%

In the periods July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 2010 Total net sales and revenue increased by $26.4 billion (or 46.7%) primarily due to: (1) increased wholesale volumes of $19.8 billion representing 873,000 vehicles (or 42.7%) due to an improving economy and successful recent vehicle launches of the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Cruze, GMC Terrain, Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX; (2) favorable pricing of $2.9 billion due to decreased sales allowances partially offset by less favorable adjustments in the U.S. to the accrual for U.S. residual support programs for leased vehicles of $0.4 billion (favorable of $0.7 billion in 2010 compared to favorable of $1.1 billion in 2009); (3) favorable vehicle mix of $1.6 billion due to increased crossover and truck sales; (4) increased sales of $1.0 billion due to the acquisition of Nexteer and four domestic component manufacturing facilities; (5) favorable net foreign currency remeasurement effect of $0.8 billion primarily driven by the strengthening of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar; and (6) increased revenues from OnStar of $0.3 billion primarily due to increased volumes.

In the year ended December 31, 2009 Total net sales and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 several factors affectedrevenue decreased by $29.6 billion (or 34.3%) primarily due to: (1) decreased revenue of $36.7 billion related to volume reductions; partially offset by (2) improved pricing, lower sales incentives and improved lease residuals of $5.4 billion; and (3) favorable vehicle sales.mix of $2.8 billion. The continuingdecrease in vehicle sales volumes was primarily due to tight credit markets, increasingincreased unemployment rates and a recession in North America, and GMNA’s largest market, the United States, negatively affected vehicle sales. Old GM’s well publicized liquidity issues public speculation as to the effects ofand Chapter 11 proceedings and the actual Chapter 11 Proceedings negatively affected vehicle sales in North America. These

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negative factors wereProceedings; partially offset in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 by: (1)by improved vehicle sales related to the CARS program;program and (2) an increase in dealer showroom traffic and related vehicle sales in response to our new 60-Day satisfaction guarantee program,program.

GMNA Earnings Before Interest and Income Taxes

(Dollars in Millions)

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $5,748    $(4,820    $(11,092 $(12,203

The most significant factors which beganinfluence GMNA’s profitability are industry volume (primarily U.S. seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR)) and market share. While not as significant as industry volume and market share, another factor affecting GMNA profitability is the relative mix of vehicles (cars, trucks, crossovers) sold. Contribution margin is a key indicator of product profitability. Contribution margin is defined as revenue less material cost, freight, and policy and warranty expense. Vehicles with higher selling prices generally have higher contribution margins. Trucks currently have a contribution margin of approximately 140% of our portfolio on a weighted-average basis. Crossover vehicles’ contribution margins are in early September 2009line with the overall portfolio on a weighted-average basis, and cars are approximately 60% of the portfolio on a weighted-average basis. As such, a sudden shift in consumer preference from trucks to cars would have an unfavorable effect on GMNA’s EBIT and breakeven point. For example, a shift in demand such that industry market share for trucks deteriorated 10 percentage points and industry market share for cars increased by 10 percentage points, holding other variables constant, would have increased GMNA’s breakeven point for the year ended January 4, 2010.December 31, 2010, as measured in terms of GMNA factory unit sales, by 200,000 vehicles. For the year ended December 31, 2010 our U.S. car market share was 14.3% and our U.S. truck market share was 23.0%. We continue to strive to achieve a product portfolio with more balanced contribution margins and less susceptibility to shifts in consumer demand.

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2009 vehicle sales in the United States decreased by 896,000 vehicles (or 30.1%), U.S. market share decreased from 22.1%2010 EBIT was $5.7 billion and included: (1) favorable adjustments of $0.4 billion to 19.6%, vehicles sales in Canada decreased by 105,000 vehicles (or 29.2%) and vehicle sales in Mexico decreased by 74,000 (or 34.8%). In the year ended 2009 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $29.6 billion (or 34.3%)restructuring reserves primarily due to a decreaseincreased production capacity utilization, which resulted in revenuethe recall of $36.7idled employees to fill added shifts at multiple U.S. production sites and revisions to productivity initiatives; offset by (2) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $3.4 billion primarily to support media campaigns for our products; (3) administrative expenses of $2.0 billion; (4) selling and marketing expenses of $0.6 billion related to volume reductions. The decline in revenue was partially offset by: (1) improved pricing, lower sales incentivesour dealerships; (5) foreign currency remeasurement losses of $0.5 billion primarily driven by the strengthening of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar; (6) charges of $0.2 billion for a recall campaign on windshield fluid heaters; and improved lease residuals(7) impairment charges related to product-specific tooling assets of $5.4 billion; and (2) favorable vehicle mix of $2.8$0.2 billion.

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Loss attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes was $4.8 billion and $11.1 billion in the periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Cost and expenses includes both fixed costs and costs which generally vary with production levels. Certain fixed costs, primarily labor related, have continued to decrease in relation to historical levels primarily due to various separation and other programs. However, the implementation of various separation programs, as well as reducing the estimated useful lives of Property, net resulted in significant charges in various periods.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 results included the following:

AEBIT was a loss of $4.8 billion and included: (1) settlement loss of $2.6 billion related to the termination of our UAW hourly retiree medical plan and Mitigation Plan;

Foreign (2) foreign currency translationremeasurement losses of $1.3 billion driven by the general strengthening of the Canadian Dollar versus the U.S. Dollar;

Charges (3) charges of $0.3 billion primarily related to dealer wind-down costs for our Saturn dealers after plans to sell the Saturn brand and dealershipdealerships network were terminated; and

Effects of fresh-start reporting, which included amortization of intangible assets which were established in connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, which waspartially offset by decreased depreciation(4) favorable adjustments in Automotive cost of fixed assets resultingsales of $0.7 billion due to the sell through of inventory acquired from lower balances,Old GM at July 10, 2009. As required under U.S. GAAP, the acquired inventory was recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date using a market participant approach, which for work in process and finished goods inventory considered the estimated selling price of the inventory less the costs a market participant would incur to complete, sell and dispose of the inventory, which may be different than our costs, and the elimination of historical deferred losses related to pensionprofit margin required for its completion and postretirement obligations.disposal effort.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 results included the following:

IncrementalEBIT was a loss of $11.1 billion and included: (1) incremental depreciation charges of $2.0$2.1 billion recorded by Old GM prior to the 363 saleSale for facilities included in GMNA’s restructuring activities and for certain facilities that MLC retained;

Charges (2) curtailment loss of $1.7 billion upon the interim remeasurement of the U.S. hourly and U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plans as a result of the 2009 Special Attrition Programs and salaried workforce reductions; (3) U.S. hourly and salary separation program charges and Canadian restructuring activities of $1.1 billion related to the SUB and TSP, which replaced the JOBS Program;

Separation charges of $1.0 billion related to hourly and salaried employees who participated in various separation programs; which were partially offset by favorable adjustments of $0.7 billion primarily related to the suspension of the JOBS Program;

Foreignbillion; (4) foreign currency translationremeasurement losses of $0.7 billion driven by the general strengthening of the Canadian Dollar versusagainst the U.S. Dollar;

Charges (5) charges of $0.5 billion incurred for dealer wind-down costs; (6) derivative losses of $0.5 billion related to dealer wind-down costs;commodity and

Impairment charges foreign currency exchange derivatives; (7) a charge of $0.2$1.1 billion related to Old GM’s investment in NUMMIthe SUB and TSP, partially offset by a favorable adjustment of $0.7 billion primarily related to the suspension of the JOBS Program; (8) charges of $0.4 billion primarily for impairments for special-tooling and product related machinery and equipment; (9) charges of $0.3 billion related to obligations associated with various Delphi agreements; and (10) equity losses of $0.1$0.3 billion related to impairment charges at NUMMI and our proportionate share of losses at CAMI. MLC retained the investment in NUMMI, and CAMI has been consolidated since March 1, 2009.

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2008 Compared to 2007

(Dollars in Millions)

Total Net Sales and Revenue

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
           Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $86,187  $112,448  $(26,261 (23.4)%

In the year ended December 31, 2008 industry vehicleEBIT was a loss of $12.2 billion and included: (1) charges of $6.0 billion related to restructuring and other costs associated with Old GM’s special attrition programs; (2) advertising and sales in North America decreased by 3.1 million vehicles (or 15.6%). Industry vehicle sales decreased progressively in the first three quarterspromotion expenses of 2008 with a sharp decline in the fourth quarter. Industry vehicle sales decreased by 331,000 vehicles (or 7.0%), decreased by 520,000 vehicles (or 9.8%) and decreased by 772,000 vehicles (or 15.6%) in the first, second and third quarters$4.0 billion primarily to support media campaigns for our products; (3) administrative expenses of 2008. The sharp fourth quarter decline resulted in decreased vehicle sales$2.8 billion; (4) expenses of 1.4 million vehicles (or 31.0%). The decrease in industry vehicle sales is directly attributable$1.7 billion related to the recession insalaried post-65 healthcare settlement; (5) selling and marketing expenses of $0.9 billion related to our dealerships; (6) losses of $0.8 billion related to commodity and foreign currency exchange derivatives; (7) impairment charges related to product-specific tooling assets of $0.4 billion; and (8) charges of $0.3 billion associated with the United States brought about byfinalization of Old GM’s negotiations with the tightening of the credit markets, turmoil in the mortgage markets, reductions in housing values and volatile oil prices, all of which contributed to declining consumer confidence.

The economic factors, as previously discussed, and the resulting recession in the United States, caused a similar effect on GMNA’s vehicle sales in the year ended 2008. GMNA’s vehicle sales decreased by 951,000 vehicles (or 21.1%) to 3.6 million vehicles in 2008, with 379,000 (or 39.9%) of the decrease occurring in the fourth quarter. GMNA’s vehicle sales were 948,000 vehicles, 964,000 vehicles, 978,000 vehicles and 675,000 vehicles in the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2008.

GMNA’s U.S. vehicle sales in the year ended 2008 followed the industry trend with steady decreases in the first three quarters with a sharp decline in the fourth quarter. GMNA’s U.S. vehicle sales decreased by 103,000 vehicles (or 11.4%), decreased by 214,000 vehicles (or 21.2%) and decreased by 218,000 vehicles (or 20.9%) in the first, second, and third quarters of 2008. The sharp fourth quarter decline resulted in decreased vehicle sales of 350,000 vehicles (or 39.0%). In the year ended 2008 GMNA’s vehicle sales also decreased in Canada by 45,000 vehicles (or 11.1%) and decreased in Mexico by 18,000 vehicles (or 7.8%).

In the year ended 2008 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $26.3 billion (or 23.4%) due primarily to: (1) a decline in volumes and unfavorable vehicle mix of $23.1 billion resulting from continued market challenges; (2) an increase of $1.8 billion in the accrual for residual support programs for leased vehicles, primarily due to the decline in residual values of fullsize pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles in the middle of 2008; (3) unfavorable pricing of $0.7 billion; (4) a decrease in sales of components, parts and accessories of $0.6 billion;CAW partially offset by (5) foreign currency translation of $0.3 billion due to a strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the Canadian Dollar. Contributing to the volume decline was revenue of $0.8 billion that was deferred in the fourth quarter of 2008 related to deliveries to dealers that did not meet the criteria for revenue recognition, either because collectability was not reasonably assured or the risks and rewards of ownership were not transferred at the time of delivery.

Cost of Sales

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
          Amount          %    

Cost of sales

  $90,806   $106,619  $(15,813 (14.8)%

Gross margin

  $(4,619 $5,829  $(10,448 (179.2)%

In the year ended 2008 Cost of sales decreased $15.8 billion (or 14.8%) primarily due to: (1) decreased costs related to lower production volumes of $14.0 billion; (2)(9) net curtailment gain of $4.9 billion related to the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement; (3) manufacturing savingsand (10) foreign currency remeasurement gains of $1.4$2.1 billion from lower manufacturing costs and hourly headcount levels resulting from attrition

driven by the weakening of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar.

GM Europe

(Dollars in Millions)

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $24,076   $11,479      $12,552   $34,647  

Loss attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(1,764 $(814    $(2,815 $(2,625

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programsProduction and productivity improvements; (4) favorable foreign currency translation gains of $1.4 billion due primarily to the appreciation of the U.S. Dollar versus the Canadian Dollar; (5) pension prior service costs of $2.2 billion recordedVehicle Sales Volume

The following tables summarize total production volume and new motor vehicle sales volume and competitive position (in thousands):

   GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old GM 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Production volume

   1,234     1,106     1,495  

   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
   GM   GM
as a %  of
Industry
   Combined
GM and
Old GM
   Combined GM
and Old GM
as a % of
Industry
   Old GM   Old GM
as a % of
Industry
 

Vehicle sales (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)

            

Total GME

   1,662     8.8%     1,668     8.9%     2,043     9.3%  

Germany

   269     8.4%     382     9.4%     300     8.8%  

United Kingdom

   290     12.7%     287     12.9%     384     15.4%  

Italy

   170     7.9%     189     8.0%     202     8.3%  

Russia

   159     8.0%     142     9.4%     338     11.2%  

Uzbekistan

   145     97.1%     103     95.8%     20     18.8%  

France

   123     4.6%     119     4.4%     114     4.4%  

Spain

   100     8.9%     94     8.7%     107     7.8%  

(a)Vehicle sales primarily represent estimated sales to the ultimate customer. In countries where end customer data is not readily available other data sources, such as wholesale volumes, are used to estimate vehicle sales.

(b)The financial results (primarily Automotive sales and Automotive cost of sales) from Chevrolet brand products sold in GME are primarily reported as part of GMIO. Chevrolet brand products included in GME vehicle sales volume and market share data was 477,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2010. Combined GM and Old GM Chevrolet brand products included in GME vehicle sales and market share data was 426,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2009. Old GM Chevrolet brand products included in GME vehicle sales and market share data was 510,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2008. Vehicle sales volume are reported in the geographical region they are sold.

(c)Our vehicle sales include Saab data through February 2010.

(d)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

(e)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at the time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

GME Total Net Sales and Revenue

(Dollars in the year ended 2007; and (6) gains of $0.9 billion related to the fair value of commodity and foreign currency exchange derivatives. These decreases were partially offset by: (1) charges related to restructuring and other costs associated with Old GM’s special attrition programs, certain Canadian facility idlings and finalization of Old GM’s negotiations with the CAW of $5.8 billion; (2) expenses of $1.7 billion related to the salaried post-65 healthcare settlement; (3) commodity derivative losses of $0.8 billion; (4) increased Delphi related charges of $0.6 billion related to certain cost subsidies reimbursed during the year; and (5) increased warranty expenses of $0.5 billion.

Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseMillions)

 

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
           Amount          %    

Selling, general and administrative expense

  $7,744  $8,368  $(624 (7.5)%
   Successor   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Successor   Predecessor            
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   Year Ended
December 31,
2009
   July 10, 2009
Through
December  31
2009
   January  1,
2009
Through
July 9,  2009
   Year Ended
December 31
2008
   Year Ended
2010 vs. 2009
Change
   Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008
Change
 
            Amount   %   Amount  % 

Total net sales and revenue

  $24,076    $24,031    $11,479    $12,552    $34,647    $45     0.2%    $(10,616  (30.6)% 

In the year ended 2008 Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $0.6 billion (or 7.5%) primarily due to: (1) reductions in incentive compensation and profit sharing costs of $0.4 billion; and (2) decreased advertising, selling and sales promotion expenses of $0.3 billion. These decreases were partially offset by $0.2 billion related to the 2008 Salaried Window Program.

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   Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
 
           Amount          %     

Other expenses, net

  $154  $552  $(398 (72.1

In the year ended 2008 Other expenses, net was comprised of an impairment charge related to goodwill of $154 million.

In the year ended 2007 Other expenses, net of $0.6 billion was primarily related to a nonrecurring charge for pension benefits granted to future and current retirees of Delphi.

Other Non-Operating Income, net

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
          Amount          %    

Other non-operating income, net

  $487  $442  $45  10.2%

In the year ended 2008 Other non-operating income, net increased by $45 million (or 10.2%) primarily due to: (1) exclusivity fee income of $105 million; (2) a gain on sale of affiliates of $49 million; (3) miscellaneous income of $22 million; partially offset by: (4) a decrease in royalty income of $133 million.

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Equity Income (Loss), net of tax

 

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
         Amount      %

NUMMI

  $(118 $(5 $(113 n.m.

CAMI

   (72  32    (104 n.m.

Other

   (11  (5  (6 120.0%
              

Total equity income (loss), net of tax

  $(201 $22   $(223 n.m.
              

In the year ended 2008 Equity income (loss)December 31, 2010 Total net sales and revenue increased by $45 million (or 0.2%) primarily due to: (1) increased wholesale volumes of $0.5 billion representing 38,000 vehicles (or 3.1%) primarily due to 31,000 Buick Regals exported to the U.S., and increases in Turkey by 17,000 vehicles (or 68.9%), in Russia by 14,000 vehicles (or 48.9%), in the United Kingdom by 13,000 vehicles (or 5.0%), in the Netherlands by 12,000 vehicles (or 37.8%), in Portugal by 11,000 vehicles (or 103.0%), in Italy by 11,000 (or 9.0%), partially offset by a decrease in Germany of 113,000 vehicles (or 33.0%) driven by the end of the government subsidies program. The net wholesale volume increase was offset by a decrease in wholesale volumes throughout the region of tax$0.5 billion representing 17,000 vehicles due to the sale of Saab in February 2010; (2) favorable vehicle mix of $0.5 billion primarily due to the Opel Insignia and increased sales of other higher priced vehicles; (3) favorable vehicle pricing effect of $0.5 billion driven by launches of the Opel Astra and Opel Meriva; partially offset by (4) unfavorable net foreign currency translation effect of $0.7 billion, primarily due to the weakening of the Euro and British Pound against the U.S. Dollar; and (5) lower volumes of rental car activity and subsequent repurchases sold at auction of $0.2 billion.

In the year ended December 31, 2009 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $0.2$10.6 billion (or 30.6%) primarily due to: (1) decreased wholesale volumes of $4.8 billion representing 405,000 vehicles (or 24.8%) primarily due to decreases in the United Kingdom by 99,000 vehicles (or 26.7%), in Russia by 69,000 vehicles (or 70.2%), in Italy by 25,000 vehicles (or 16.8%), and exports to the U.S. by 33,000 vehicles (or 94.4%), partially offset by an increase in Germany by 65,000 vehicles (or 23.4%) driven by the government subsidy program. The decrease in vehicle sales volumes was primarily due to tight credit markets, increased unemployment rates, a recession in many international markets, Old GM’s well publicized liquidity issues and Chapter 11 Proceedings and the announcement that Old GM was seeking a majority investor in Adam Opel; (2) unfavorable net foreign currency translation and transaction effect of $3.7 billion driven primarily by the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro; (3) decreased sales revenue at Saab of $1.2 billion; (4) decreased powertrain and parts and accessories revenue of $0.8 billion; partially offset by (5) favorable vehicle pricing effect of $1.3 billion.

GME Loss Before Interest and Income Taxes

(Dollars in Millions)

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Loss attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(1,764 $(814    $(2,815 $(2,625

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 EBIT was a loss of $1.8 billion and included: (1) restructuring charges of $0.8 billion primarily related to separation programs announced in Belgium, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom; (2) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.8 billion primarily related to support media campaigns for our products; (3) administrative expense of $0.6 billion; and (4) selling and marketing expenses of $0.5 billion related to our dealerships.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 EBIT was a loss of $0.8 billion and included: (1) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.4 billion primarily related to support media campaigns for our products; (2) administrative expense of $0.3 billion; (3) selling and marketing expenses of $0.3 billion related to our dealerships; partially offset by (4) favorable adjustments in Automotive cost of sales of $0.5 billion due to the sell through of inventory acquired from Old GM at July 10, 2009. As required under U.S. GAAP, the acquired inventory was recorded at fair value as of the acquisition date using a market participant approach, which for work in process and finished goods inventory considered the estimated selling price of the inventory less the costs a market participant would incur to complete, sell and dispose of the inventory, which may be different than our costs, and the profit margin required for its completion and disposal effort.

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Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 EBIT was a loss of $2.8 billion and included: (1) charges of $0.8 billion primarily related to the deconsolidation of Saab, which filed for reorganization protection under the laws of Sweden in February 2009; (2) incremental depreciation charges of $0.7 billion related to restructuring activities; (3) impairment charges of $0.2 billion related to product-specific tooling assets; and lower income from Old GM’s investments(4) operating losses of $0.2 billion related to Saab.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 EBIT was a loss of $2.6 billion and included: (1) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $1.3 billion primarily related to support media campaigns for our products; (2) administrative expense of $0.7 billion; (3) selling and marketing expenses of $0.7 billion related to our dealerships; (4) special tooling and product related machinery and equipment asset impairment charges of $0.5 billion; (5) goodwill impairment charges of $0.5 billion; and (6) restructuring charges of $0.3 billion primarily related to separation programs announced in NUMMIBelgium, France, Germany and CAMI.the United Kingdom.

GM International Operations

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor       Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
       January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $15,507   $11,678   $36,850  $37,059  $21,470    $8,567       $6,218   $24,050  

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $1,198   $(956 $473  $1,911  $2,262    $789       $(486 $(555

Production and Vehicle Sales and Production Volume

The following tables summarize total production volume and industry sales of new motor vehiclesvehicle sales volume and competitive position (in thousands):

 

   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Old GM
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Production Volume (a)(b)

  3,456  3,145  3,191
   GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old GM 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Production volume

      

Consolidated entities

   1,016     752     1,153  

Joint ventures

      

SGMW (a)

   1,256     1,109     646  

SGM

   1,037     712     439  

FAW-GM (a)

   86     43       

Other

   350     61     97  
               

Total production volume

   3,745     2,677     2,335  
               

 

(a)Production volume represents the number of vehicles manufactured by our and Old GM’s assembly facilities and also includes vehicles produced by certain joint ventures.

(b)Includes SGM, SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture production. Ownership of 50% in SGM, 34% in SGMW and 50% in FAW-GM, under theThe joint venture agreements allowswith SGMW (44%) and FAW-GM (50%) allow for significant rights as a member as well as the contractual right to report SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture production volume in China.

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  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
  Industry  Combined
GM and
Old GM
  Combined
GM and
Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old
GM
  Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old
GM
  Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  GM   GM
as a %  of
Industry
   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Combined GM
and Old GM

as a % of
Industry
   Old GM   Old GM
as a % of
Industry
 

Vehicle Sales (a)(b)(c)(d)

                  

Vehicle sales (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)

            

Total GMIO

  32,358  3,326  10.3%  28,641  2,754  9.6%  28,173  2,672  9.5%   3,077     8.8%     2,453     8.7%     1,832     7.4%  

China

  13,671  1,826  13.4%  9,074  1,095  12.1%  8,457  1,032  12.2%

Brazil

  3,141  596  19.0%  2,820  549  19.5%  2,463  499  20.3%

Vehicle sales– consolidated entities

            

Australia

  937  121  12.9%  1,012  133  13.1%  1,050  149  14.2%   133     12.8%     121     12.9%     133     13.1%  

Middle East Operations

  1,053  117  11.1%  1,118  144  12.9%  1,276  136  10.7%   123     10.7%     117     11.1%     144     9.3%  

South Korea

  1,455  115  7.9%  1,215  117  9.7%  1,271  131  10.3%   127     8.1%     115     7.9%     117     9.7%  

Argentina

  517  79  15.2%  616  95  15.5%  573  92  16.1%

Egypt

   68     27.2%     52     25.5%     60     23.1%  

Vehicle sales–primarily joint ventures (f)

            

China (g)(h)

   2,352     12.8%     1,826     13.3%     1,095     12.1%  

India

  2,240  69  3.1%  1,971  66  3.3%  1,989  60  3.0%   110     3.7%     69     3.1%     66     3.3%  

Colombia

  185  67  36.1%  219  80  36.3%  252  93  36.8%

Egypt

  204  52  25.6%  262  60  23.1%  227  40  17.5%

Venezuela

  137  49  36.1%  272  90  33.2%  492  151  30.7%

 

(a)Vehicle sales primarily represent estimated sales to the ultimate customer. In countries where end customer data is not readily available other data sources, such as wholesale volumes, are used to estimate vehicle sales.

 

(b)Includes HUMMER vehicle sales data.

(c)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

(d)Our vehicle sales include Saab data through February 2010.

(e)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at the time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

(f)The financial results (primarily Automotive sales and Automotive cost of sales) from Chevrolet brand products sold in GME are primarily reported as part of GMIO. Chevrolet brand products included in GME vehicle sales volume and market share data was 477,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2010. Combined GM and Old GM Chevrolet brand products included in GME vehicle sales and market share data was 426,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2009. Old GM Chevrolet brand products included in GME vehicle sales and market share data was 510,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2008. Vehicle sales volume are reported in the geographical region they are sold.

(g)Includes SGM joint venture vehicle sales in China of 1.0 million vehicles, SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales. Ownershipsales in China of 50%1.3 million vehicles and HKJV joint venture vehicle sales in India of 110,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2010. Combined GM and Old GM SGM 34%joint venture vehicle sales in China of 708,000 vehicles and combined GM and Old GM SGMW and 50%FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales in FAW-GM, underChina of 1.1 million vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2009. Old GM SGM joint venture vehicle sales in China of 432,000 and Old GM SGMW joint venture vehicle sales in China of 647,000 vehicles in the year ended December 31, 2008. We do not record revenue from our joint ventures’ vehicle sales.

(h)The joint venture agreements allowswith SGMW (44%) and FAW-GM (50%) allow for significant rights as a member as well as the contractual right to report SGMW and FAW-GM joint venture vehicle sales in China as part of our global market share. Combined GM and Old GM joint venture sales in China included in vehicle sales and market share data was 1.0 million vehicles in the year ended 2009. Old GM’s joint venture vehicle sales in China included in vehicle sales and market share data was 606,000 vehicles and 516,000 vehicles in the years ended 2008 and 2007.

(c)Vehicle sales and market share data from sales of GM Daewoo produced Chevrolet brand products in Europe are reported as part of GME. Combined GM and Old GM sales of GM Daewoo produced Chevrolet brand products in Europe was 356,000 vehicles in the year ended 2009. Old GM’s sales of GM Daewoo produced Chevrolet brand products in Europe was 434,000 vehicles and 400,000 vehicles in the years ended 2008 and 2007.

(d)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009GMIO Total Net Sales and January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009Revenue

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

  Successor  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor  Predecessor  Year Ended
2010 vs. 2009
Change
  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
 
 Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  January  1,
2009
Through
July 9,  2009
  Year Ended
December 31
2008
   
          Amount          %          Amount          %     

Total net sales and revenue

 $21,470   $14,785   $8,567   $6,218   $24,050   $6,685    45.2%   $(9,265  38.5%  

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   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor    Predecessor  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
  Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  
              Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $27,185  $15,507   $11,678  $36,850  $(9,665 (26.2)%

In the periods July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 20092010 Total net sales and revenue increased by $6.7 billion (or 45.2%) primarily due to: (1) increased wholesale volumes of $3.9 billion representing 118,000 vehicles (or 11.8%) primarily in the Middle East by 35,000 vehicles (or 28.2%) and in GM Daewoo by 100,000 vehicles (or 21.1%). The primary driver for the increase in wholesale volumes was the global economic recovery, together with the effect of launches of the Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Spark throughout the region; (2) favorable net foreign currency translation effect of $0.9 billion, primarily due to the strengthening of the Korean Won, Australian Dollar and South African Rand against the U.S. Dollar; (3) favorable vehicle mix of $0.8 billion driven by the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze and increased sales of sports utility vehicles; (4) favorable vehicle pricing effect of $0.1 billion, primarily due to higher pricing on new model launches at GM Daewoo; and (5) derivative losses of $0.8 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, several factors have continuedthat did not recur in 2010, primarily driven by the weakening of the Korean Won against the U.S. Dollar in that period. Subsequent to affect vehicle sales.July 10, 2009, all gains and losses on non-designated derivatives were recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

In the year ended December 31, 2009 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $9.3 billion (or 38.5%) primarily due to: (1) decreased wholesale volumes and lower exports of $9.1 billion representing 460,000 vehicles (or 31.6%) primarily in GM Daewoo by 247,000 vehicles (or 34.2%), in the Middle East by 103,000 vehicles (or 45.4%), in Australia by 59,000 vehicles (or 32.6%) and in Thailand by 53,000 vehicles (or 69.7%). The continuingdecrease in wholesale volumes was primarily due to tight credit markets, increasingincreased unemployment rates and recessionary trends in many international markets, resulted in depressed sales. Old GM’s well publicized liquidity issues public speculation as to the effects ofand Chapter 11 proceedings and the actual Chapter 11 Proceedings negatively affected vehicle sales in several markets. ManyProceedings. These unfavorable trends were partially offset by many countries in GMIO have responded to the global recession by lowering interest rates and initiating programs to provide credit to consumers, which had a positive effect on vehicle sales. Certain countries including China, Brazil, Indiasales volumes; (2) unfavorable net foreign currency translation effect of $1.0 billion, primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against the Korean Won and South Korea have benefited from effective

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government economic stimulus packages and are showing signs of a recovery. In 2010 we anticipate a challenging sales environment resulting from the global economic slowdown with a partial offset from strong salesAustralian Dollar in China and Brazil.

In the year ended 2009, Total net sales and revenue decreased by $9.7 billion (or 26.2%) due to: (1) decreased domestic wholesale sales volume and lower exports from GM Daewoo of $4.2 billion, Middle East of $2.4 billion, Australia of $1.5 billion, Venezuela of $0.9 billion, Thailand of $0.6 billion, Argentina of $0.6 billion, South Africa of $0.5 billion, and Colombia of $0.3 billion; partially offset by (2) gains on(3) decreased derivative instrumentslosses of $0.9 billion at GM Daewoo; (3) favorable pricing of $0.5 billion primarily due to a 60% price increase in Venezuela due to high inflation; and (4) favorable vehicle mix of $0.4$0.3 billion driven by launches of new vehicle models at GM Daewoo.

The increase in vehicle sales related to our China and India (GM India was deconsolidated effective February 2010) joint ventures is not reflected in Total net sales and revenue. The results of our China joint ventures are recorded in Equity income, net of tax.

Income ( Loss) Attributable to StockholdersGMIO Earnings Before Interest and Income Taxes

Income (loss)(Dollars in Millions)

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $2,262    $789     $(486 $(555

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In the year ended December 31, 2010 EBIT was $2.3 billion and included: (1) Equity income, net of tax, of $1.3 billion from the operating results of our China JVs; (2) favorable change in fair value of $0.1 billion from derivatives driven by the stronger Korean Won versus the U.S. Dollar; partially offset by (3) administrative expenses of $0.8 billion; (4) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.6 billion primarily to support media campaigns for our products; (5) unfavorable non-controlling interest attributable to stockholders before interestminority shareholders of GM Daewoo and income taxes was incomeGeneral Motors Egypt (GM Egypt) of $1.2$0.3 billion; and (6) selling and marketing expenses of $0.2 billion and a loss of $1.0 billion in the periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

Costs and expenses include both fixed costs as well as costs which generally vary with production levels. Periodically, we have undertaken various separation programs, which have increased costs in the applicable periods with the goal of reducingrelated to labor costs in the long term.

Our results are affected byselling department across GMIO and also costs incurred in the earningsestablishment of our nonconsolidated equity affiliates, primarily our China joint ventures and noncontrolling interests share of earnings primarily in GM Daewoo.the Korean direct dealership network.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 results includedEBIT was $0.8 billion and included: (1) favorable depreciation of fixed assets of $0.3 billion resulting from lower balances; and (2) favorable adjustments of $0.1 billion in Automotive cost of sales due to the following:sell through of inventory acquired from Old GM at July 10, 2009. As required under U.S. GAAP, the acquired inventory was

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Separationrecorded at fair value as of the acquisition date using a market participant approach, which for work in process and finished goods inventory considered the estimated selling price of the inventory less the costs a market participant would incur to complete, sell and dispose of the inventory, which may be different than our costs, and the profit margin required for its completion and disposal effort; partially offset by (3) administrative expenses of $0.5 billion; (4) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.3 billion primarily to support media campaigns for our products; (5) selling and marketing expenses of $0.1 billion; and (6) unfavorable amortization of $0.1 billion related to voluntary and involuntary separation and early retirement programs;

Foreign currency transaction gains of $0.1 billion primarily due to the Australian Dollar and Venezuelan Bolivar versus the U.S. Dollar; and

Effects of fresh-start reporting, which included amortization of intangible assets, which were partially offset by the reduced value of inventory recorded through Cost of sales which were established in connection with our application of fresh-start reporting and decreased depreciation of fixed assets resulting from lower balances.assets.

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In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 EBIT was a loss of $0.5 billion and included: (1) derivative losses of $0.8 billion at GM Daewoo; (2) administrative expenses of $0.4 billion; (3) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.2 billion primarily to support media campaigns for our products; partially offset by (4) Equity income, net of tax, of $0.3 billion primarily from the operating results includedof our China JVs; and (5) favorable effect of $0.1 billion related to the net loss attributable to minority shareholders of GM Daewoo.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 EBIT was a foreign currency transaction loss of $0.6 billion and included: (1) derivative losses of $1.7 billion at GM Daewoo; (2) administrative expenses of $0.9 billion; (3) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.8 billion primarily to support media campaigns for our products; partially offset by (4) Equity income, net of tax, of $0.4 billion related to foreign currency transactions outsideprimarily from the operating results of the official exchange market in Venezuela.

In the period ended January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 negative gross margin was driven by significant sales volume declines, which was not offset totally by declines in costour China JVs; (5) selling and marketing expenses of sales due to high fixed manufacturing overhead$0.2 billion; and foreign currency transaction loss(6) favorable effect of $0.4$0.1 billion related to foreign currency transactions outsidethe net loss attributable to minority shareholders of the official exchange market in Venezuela.

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GM Daewoo.

2008 Compared to 2007GM South America

(Dollars in Millions)

Total Net Sales and Revenue

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $36,850  $37,059  $(209 (0.6)%

Industry vehicle sales increased in the GMIO region in the first half of 2008 by 1.4 million vehicles (or 9.8%). As the global financial crisis, brought about by the tightening of the credit markets, volatile oil prices, slowdown of economic growth and declining consumer confidence, spread to the region, industry vehicle sales decreased 908,000 vehicles (or 6.4%) in the second half of 2008.

In the year ended 2008 industry vehicle sales in the GMIO region increased by 468,000 vehicles (or 1.7%) primarily due to increases in China of 616,000 vehicles (or 7.3%), in Brazil of 358,000 vehicles (or 14.5%) and Indonesia of 173,000 vehicles (or 39.9%). The growth from these markets more than offset the decline of 271,000 vehicles (or 5.1%) in Japan, 220,000 vehicles (or 44.8%) in Venezuela 158,000 vehicles (or 12.4%) in the Middle East and 124,000 vehicles (or 20.2%) in South Africa.

In the year ended 2008, Total net sales and revenue decreased by $0.2 billion (or 0.6%) due to: (1) our determination that certain of our derivative cash flow hedge instruments were no longer effective resulting in the termination of hedge accounting treatment of $2.1 billion; (2) decrease in sales volume driven by decreased wholesale volumes of $0.3 billion mainly in Venezuela, GM Daewoo, Colombia and South Africa; offset by (3) favorable foreign currency translation effect of $1.2 billion, related to the Brazilian Real, Euro and Australian Dollar versus the U.S. Dollar; (4) favorable net vehicle pricing of $0.6 primarily in Venezuela due to high inflation and Brazil as a result of industry growth and high demand in the first half of 2008; and (5) favorable product mix of $0.4 billion.

The decrease in vehicle sales related to China joint ventures is not reflected in Total net sales and revenue as China joint venture revenue is not consolidated in the financial results.

GMIO’s vehicle sales were similar to the industry vehicle sales as their vehicle sales began to moderate in the third quarter and fell sharply during the fourth quarter of 2008. GMIO’s vehicle sales increased by 76,000 vehicles (or 11.5%), increased by 102,000 vehicles (or 16.2%) and increased by 19,000 vehicles (or 2.8%) in the first, second and third quarters of 2008. GMIO’s vehicle sales decreased by 115,000 vehicles (or 15.9%) in the fourth quarter of 2008. GMIO’s China vehicle sales increased by 22,000 vehicles (or 7.4%), increased by 45,000 vehicles (or 19.3%) and increased by 10,000 vehicles (or 4.4%) in the first, second and third quarters of 2008. GMIO’s vehicle sales in China decreased by 14,000 vehicles (or 5.1%) in the fourth quarter of 2008. The decline in GMIO’s vehicle sales and vehicle sales in China, in the second half of 2008, was attributable to the same global economic factors affecting the GMIO region mentioned above. Despite the downturn in GMIO’s vehicle sales in the second half of 2008, GMIO capitalized on the demand in the China passenger and light commercial vehicle markets. GMIO increased its vehicle sales throughout the region in 2008, in part due to strong sales in China where volumes exceeded 1.0 million vehicles for the second consecutive year.

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $15,379    $7,399     $5,736   $14,522  

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $818    $417     $(454 $1,076  

Cost of Sales

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Cost of sales

  $34,178  $32,963  $1,215   3.7%

Gross margin

  $2,672  $4,096  $(1,424 (34.8)%

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In the year ended 2008 cost of sales increased by $1.2 billion (or 3.7%) primarily due to: (1) increased content cost of $0.7 billion driven by an increase in imported material costs at VenezuelaProduction and high inflation across the region primarily in Venezuela, Argentina and South Africa; (2) unfavorable product mix of $0.4 billion; and (3) foreign currency exchange transaction losses on purchases of treasury bills in the region of $0.2 billion.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Selling, general and administrative expense

  $2,682  $2,482  $200  8.1%

In the year ended 2008 Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $200 million (or 8.1%) primarily due to Old GM’s expansion in Russia and other European markets.

Other Non-Operating Income, net

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Other non-operating income, net

  $101  $175  $(74 (42.3)%

In the year ended 2008 Other non-operating income, net decreased by $74 million (or 42.3%) primarily due to insurance premiums received of $89 million, in 2007.

Equity Income, net of tax

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

SGM and SGMW

  $312  $430  $(118 (27.4)%

Other equity interests

   17   26   (9 (34.6)%
              

Total equity income, net of tax

  $329  $456  $(127 (27.9)%
              

In the year ended 2008 Equity income, net of tax decreased by $0.1 billion (or 27.9%) due to lower earnings at SGM.

Net (income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Before Interest and Income Taxes

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
          Amount          %    

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests before interest and income taxes

  $53  $(334 $387  115.9%

In the year ended 2008 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest before interest and income taxes decreased by $0.4 billion (or 115.7%) due to lower income at GM Daewoo.

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GM Europe

(Dollars in millions)

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $11,520     $12,590   $34,388   $37,478  

Loss attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(805   $(2,823 $(2,637 $(410

Vehicle Sales and Production Volume

The following tables summarize total production volume and industry sales of new motor vehiclesvehicle sales volume and competitive position (in thousands):

 

   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Old GM
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Production Volume (a)

  1,134  1,550  1,828
   GM   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Old GM 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Production volume

   926     807     865  

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(a)Production volume represents the number of vehicles manufactured by our and Old GM’s assembly facilities and also includes vehicles produced by certain joint ventures.

   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Industry  Combined
GM and
Old GM
  Combined
GM and
Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old
GM
  Old GM
as a % of
Industry
  Industry  Old
GM
  Old GM
as a % of
Industry

Vehicle Sales (a)(b)(c)

                  

Total GME

  18,827  1,667  8.9%  21,968  2,043  9.3%  23,123  2,182  9.4%

Germany

  4,049  382  9.4%  3,425  300  8.8%  3,482  331  9.5%

United Kingdom

  2,223  287  12.9%  2,485  384  15.4%  2,800  427  15.2%

Italy

  2,349  189  8.0%  2,423  202  8.3%  2,778  237  8.5%

Russia

  1,494  142  9.5%  3,024  338  11.2%  2,707  260  9.6%

France

  2,686  119  4.4%  2,574  114  4.4%  2,584  125  4.8%

Spain

  1,075  94  8.7%  1,363  107  7.8%  1,939  171  8.8%
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
   GM   GM
as a %  of
Industry
   Combined GM
and Old GM
   Combined GM
and Old GM
as a % of
Industry
   Old GM   Old GM
as a % of
Industry
 

Vehicle sales (a)(b)(c)

            

Total GMSA

   1,026     19.9%     872     20.0%     920     20.7%  

Brazil

   658     18.7%     596     19.0%     549     19.5%  

Argentina

   109     16.3%     79     15.2%     95     15.5%  

Colombia

   85     33.6%     67     36.1%     80     36.3%  

Ecuador

   53     40.8%     40     43.3%     48     42.2%  

Venezuela

   51     40.6%     49     36.1%     90     33.2%  

 

(a)Vehicle sales primarily represent estimated sales to the ultimate customer. In countries where end customer including sales of Chevrolet brand products in the region. The financial results from sales of GM Daewoo produced Chevrolet brand productsdata is not readily available other data sources, such as wholesale volumes, are reported as part of GMIO. Combined GM and Old GM sales of GM Daewoo produced Chevrolet brand products included inused to estimate vehicle sales and market share data was 356,000 vehicles in the year ended 2009. Old GM’s sales of GM Daewoo produced Chevrolet brand products included in vehicle sales and market share data was 434,000 and 400,000 vehicles in the years ended 2008 and 2007.sales.

 

(b)Includes Saab vehicle sales data.

(c)Vehicle sales data may include rounding differences.

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(c)Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales at the time of delivery to the daily rental car companies.

July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009GMSA Total Net Sales and January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009Revenue

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

Total Net Sales and Revenue

   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor    Predecessor  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  
              Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $24,110  $11,520   $12,590  $34,388  $(10,278 (29.9)%
  Successor  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor     Predecessor  Year Ended
2010 vs. 2009 Change
  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
 
 Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  Year Ended
December 31,
2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
     January  1,
2009
Through
July 9,  2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
   
           Amount          %          Amount          %     

Total net sales and revenue

 $15,379   $13,135   $7,399     $5,736   $14,522   $2,244    17.1%   $(1,387  (9.6)% 

In the periods July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 20092010 Total net sales and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 several factors have continued to affect vehicle sales. The continuing tight credit markets, increasing unemployment ratesrevenue increased by $2.2 billion (or 17.1%) primarily due to: (1) increased wholesale volumes of $2.2 billion representing 170,000 vehicles (or 19.1%) primarily in Brazil by 72,000 vehicles or (11.7%), in Argentina by 32,000 vehicles (or 41.4%) and a recession in many international markets, resulted in depressed sales. Old GM’s well publicized liquidity issues, public speculation asColombia by 21,000 vehicles (or 32.9%) driven by launches of the Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Spark throughout the region; (2) favorable net foreign currency translation effect of $1.0 billion, primarily due to the effectsstrengthening of Chapter 11 proceedings andmajor currencies in 2010 against the actual Chapter 11 Proceedings negatively affected vehicle sales in several markets as wellU.S. Dollar such as the announcement that Old GM was seeking a majority investorBrazilian Real and Colombian Peso; (3) favorable vehicle pricing effect of $0.3 billion, primarily in Adam Opel, which was a condition to receiving financing fromVenezuela driven by the German government. Certain countries including Germany benefited from effective government economic stimulus packages and are showing signs of a recovery. For the remainder of 2010, we anticipate a challenging sales environment resulting from the continuationhyperinflationary economy; partially offset by (4) devaluation of the global economic slowdown.BsF in Venezuela of $0.9 billion; and (5) unfavorable vehicle mix of $0.4 billion driven by increased sales of the Chevrolet Spark and Chevrolet Aveo and decreased sales of the Chevrolet Meriva, Vectra and S-10.

In the year ended December 31, 2009 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $10.3$1.4 billion (or 29.9%9.6%) due to: (1) decreased domestic wholesale sales volumevolumes of $4.8 billion; (2) net unfavorable effect of $3.7$2.2 billion representing 30,000 vehicles (or 3.3%) primarily in foreign currency translationVenezuela by 37,000 vehicles (or 44.1%), in Argentina by 19,000 vehicles (or 19.8%) and transaction losses, driven primarilyin Colombia by the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar versus the Euro; (3) decreased sales revenue at Saab of $1.2 billion; (4) lower powertrain and parts and accessories revenue of $0.8 billion;13,000 vehicles (or 16.6%); partially offset by (5)(2) favorable vehicle pricing effect of $1.3 billion.

In line with the industry trends previously noted, revenue decreased$0.4 billion primarily due to price increases in Venezuela driven by the hyperinflationary economy; and (3) increased wholesale volume decreasesvolumes in Brazil of 405,000$0.2 billion representing 56,000 vehicles (or 24.8%10.0%).

Loss Attributable to StockholdersGMSA Earnings Before Interest and Income Taxes

(Dollars in Millions)

  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes

 $818   $417    $(454 $1,076  

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GM

In the periods July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Loss attributable to stockholders before interest and income taxes2010 EBIT was $0.8 billion and $2.8 billion.

Cost and expenses includes both fixed costs as well as costs which generally vary with production levels. Certain fixed costs, primarily labor related, have continued to decrease in relation to historical levelsincluded: (1) foreign currency transaction gains of $0.3 billion primarily due to various separationforeign currency exchanges done at the preferential rate in Venezuela; offset by (2) administrative expenses of $0.5 billion; (3) advertising and other programs implemented in ordersales promotion expenses of $0.3 billion primarily to reduce labor costs. However, in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 the implementationsupport media campaigns for our products; and (4) selling and marketing expenses of various separation programs and incremental depreciation contributed to decreased margins. In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 the effect of fresh-start reporting, especially the reduced value for inventory favorably affected results.$0.1 billion.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 results included the following:EBIT was $0.4 billion and included: (1) administrative expenses of $0.2 billion; (2) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.1 billion; and (3) selling and marketing expenses of $0.1 billion.

Old GM

Effects of fresh-start reporting primarily consisted of the fair value of inventory which was a decrease from the historical book value and was recorded in cost of sales and depreciation and amortization related to the fair value of fixed assets and special tools, partially offset by increased amortization of intangible assets which were established in connection with our application of fresh-start reporting.

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 results included the following:

OtherEBIT was a loss of $0.5 billion and included: (1) foreign currency transaction losses of $0.5 billion primarily due to foreign currency exchanges processed outside CADIVI in Venezuela; (2) administrative expenses of $0.8$0.2 billion; (3) advertising and sales promotion expenses of $0.1 billion; and (4) selling and marketing expenses of $0.1 billion.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 EBIT was $1.1 billion and included: (1) administrative expenses of $0.4 billion; (2) foreign currency transaction losses of $0.3 billion primarily represented charges relateddue to the deconsolidationforeign currency exchanges processed outside CADIVI in Venezuela; (3) advertising and sales promotion expenses of Saab. Saab filed for reorganization protection under the laws$0.2 billion; and (4) selling and marketing expenses of Sweden in February 2009

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$0.1 billion.

2008 Compared to 2007GM Financial

(Dollars in Millions)

Total Net Sales and RevenueThree Months Ended December 31, 2010

 

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $34,388  $37,478  $(3,090 (8.2)%
   Successor 
   Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2010
 
Total revenue  $281  
Income before income taxes  $129  

In the yearthree months ended 2008 industry vehicle sales began to declineDecember 31, 2010 Total revenue included finance charge income of $264 million and other income of $17 million. The effective yield on GM Financial’s finance receivables was 12.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2010. The effective yield represents finance charges and fees recorded in the second quarter followed by a sharp decline in the third and fourth quarters. Industry vehicle sales increased by 236,000 vehicles (or 4.1%) and by 134,000 vehicles (or 2.2%) in the first and second quarters of 2008. Industry vehicle sales decreased by 340,000 vehicles (or 6.1%) and by 1.2 million vehicles (or 20.6%) in the third and fourth quarters of 2008. The decline of industry vehicle sales reflected the recession in Western Europeearnings and the indirect effectaccretion of the tighteningpurchase accounting premium during the period as a percentage of credit markets, volatile oil prices, slowdownaverage finance receivable.

Net margin is the difference between finance charge income and other income earned on GM Financial’s finance receivables and the cost to fund the receivables as well as the cost of economic growth and declining consumer confidence around the world.

In the year ended 2008, industry vehicle sales decreased by 1.2 million vehicles (or 5.0%). The decline in industry vehicle sales primarily resulted from a decrease of 577,000 vehicles (or 29.7%) in Spain; a decrease of 354,000 vehicles (or 12.8%) in Italy; a decrease in the United Kingdom of 314,000 vehicles (or 11.2%), a net decrease in various other markets in Western Europe of 225,000 vehicles (or 2.3%); and a decrease in Turkey of 109,000 vehicles (or 17.2%). These decreases were partially offset by an increase of 317,000 vehicles (or 11.7%) in Russia and an increase of 92,000 vehicles (or 15.4%) in Ukraine.debt incurred for general corporate purposes.

The trendfollowing table summarizes GM Financial’s net margin and as a percentage of average finance receivables (dollars in GME’s vehicle sales mirrored that of the industry trend mentioned above. GME’s vehicle sales increased by 19,000 vehicles (or 3.4%) and by 16,000 vehicles (or 2.8%) in the first and second quarters of 2008. GME’s vehicle sales decreased by 64,000 vehicles (or 12.3%) and by 110,000 vehicles (or 20.7%) in the third and fourth quarters of 2008. The decline with each quarter in GME’s vehicle sales was attributable to the same economic factors affecting the industry mentioned above.

In the year ended 2008 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $3.1 billion (or 8.2%) due to: (1) lower wholesale sales volume outside of Russia of $4.4 billion; (2) unfavorable vehicle mix of $0.6 billion; offset by (3) a net favorable effect in foreign currency translation of $2.0 billion, driven mainly by the strengthening of the Euro and Swedish Krona, offset partially by the weakening of the British Pound versus the U.S. Dollar.

In line with the industry trends noted above, GME’s revenue, which excludes sales of Chevrolet brand products, decreased most significantly in Spain, where wholesale volumes decreased by 67,000 vehicles (or 46.9%), followed by the United Kingdom, where wholesale volumes decreased by 43,000 vehicles (or 10.5%), and Italy, where wholesale volumes decreased by 41,000 vehicles (or 21.3%). These decreases were partially offset as wholesale volumes in Russia increased by 22,000 vehicles (or 29.6%).

Cost of Salesmillions):

 

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Cost of sales

  $33,838  $35,254  $(1,416 (4.0)%

Gross margin

  $550  $2,224  $(1,674 (75.3)%
   Successor 
   Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2010
 

Finance charge income

  $264    12.1

Other income

   17    0.8

Interest expense

   (37  (1.7)% 
         

Net GM Financial margin

  $244    11.2
         

In the year ended 2008 Cost of sales decreased by $1.4 billion (or 4.0%) due to decreased wholesale sales volumes of $3.5 billion offset by an unfavorable effect in foreign currency translation of $2.4 billion, driven mainly by the strengthening of the Euro and Swedish Krona.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expense

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Selling, general and administrative expense

  $2,816  $2,781  $35  1.3%

In the year ended 2008 Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $35 million (or 1.3%) primarily due to an unfavorable effect in foreign currency translation of $87 million related to the Euro versus the U.S. Dollar offset by a decrease in administrative and other expenses of $35 million.

Other Expenses, net

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Other expenses, net

  $456  $  $456  n.m.

n.m. = not meaningful

In the year ended 2008 Other expenses, net increased by $0.5 billion due to an impairment charge related to goodwill.

Other Non-Operating Income net

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Other non-operating income, net

  $7  $130  $(123 (94.6)%

In the year ended 2008 Other non-operating income, net decreased by $123 million primarily as a result of a favorable settlement of value added tax claims with the United Kingdom tax authorities of $115 million in the year ended 2007.

Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Before Interest and Income Taxes

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
          Amount          %    

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests before interest and income taxes

  $22  $(27 $49  181.5%

In the yearthree months ended 2008 Net (income) loss attributableDecember 31, 2010 results included: (1) Total revenue of $281 million; partially offset by (2) operating and leased vehicle expenses of $73 million; (3) interest expense of $37 million; (4) provision for loan losses of $26 million; and (5) acquisition expenses of $16 million. GM Financial’s operating expenses are primarily related to noncontrolling interests beforepersonnel costs that include base salary and wages, performance incentives and benefits as well as related employment taxes. Provisions for loan losses are charged to income to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level which management considers adequate to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the portfolio of finance receivables originated since October 1, 2010. Interest expense represents interest paid on GM Financial’s warehouse credit facilities, securitization notes payable, other unsecured debt and income taxes increased by $49 million (or 181.5%) due to declinesthe amortization of the purchase accounting premium.

Average debt outstanding in profits at Isuzu Motors Polska.the three months ended December 31, 2010 was $7.3 billion and the effective rate of interest expensed was 2.0%.

Corporate

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

 

   Successor    Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $145   $328  $1,247   $2,390  

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $167   $123,887  $(16,627 $(41,884

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   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $134   $141      $327    $1,206  

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $(877 $176      $123,902    $(16,677

Nonsegment operations are classified as Corporate. Corporate includes investments in GMAC,Ally Financial, certain centrally recorded income and costs, such as interest, income taxes and corporate expenditures, certain nonsegment specific revenues and expenses, including costs related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements and a portfolio of automotive retail leases.

July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009Corporate Total Net Sales and January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009Revenue

(Dollars in millions)Millions)

Total Net Sales and Revenue

   Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor    Predecessor  Years Ended
2009 vs. 2008 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  
               Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $473  $145   $328  $1,247  $(774 (62.1)%
  Successor  Combined GM
and Old GM
  Successor  Predecessor  Year Ended
2010 vs. 2009
Change
  Year Ended
2009 vs. 2008
Change
 
 Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  Year Ended
December 31,
2009
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
  January  1,
2009
Through
July 9,  2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
   
          Amount          %          Amount          %     

Total net sales and revenue

 $134   $468   $141   $327   $1,206   $(334  (71.4)%  $(738  (61.2)% 

Total net sales and revenue includes lease financing revenue from a portfolio of automotive retail leases. We anticipate this portfolio of automotive retail leases to be substantially liquidated by December 2010.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $0.3 billion (or 71.4%) primarily due to decreased lease financing revenue related to the liquidation of the portfolio of automotive leases. Average outstanding automotive retail leases on-hand for GM and combined GM and Old GM were 7,000 and 73,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

In the year ended December 31, 2009 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $0.8$0.7 billion (or 62.1%61.2%) primarily due to a decrease in otherdecreased lease financing revenue of $0.7 billion (or 68.4%) related to the liquidation of the portfolio of automotive retail leases. Average outstanding leases on-hand for combined GM and Old GM were 73,000 and 236,000 for the yearyears ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

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Corporate Net incomeIncome (Loss) Attributable to Stockholders

(Dollars in Millions)

   Successor       Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
       January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $(877 $176       $123,902    $(16,677

GM

In the periods July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 20092010 results included: (1) Interest expense of $1.1 billion comprised of interest expense of $0.3 billion on the UST Loans, Canadian Loan and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 NetVEBA Notes, interest expense of $0.3 billion on GMNA debt, and interest expense of $0.4 billion on GMIO and GMSA debt; (2) income tax expense of $0.6 billion primarily related to tax expense attributable to stockholders wasprofitable entities that do not have full valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets; (3) administrative expenses of $0.4 billion primarily related to consultants and services provided by outside companies; partially offset by (4) interest income of $0.4 billion earned primarily on marketable securities held in GMSA; (5) the reversal of our $0.2 billion liability for the Adjustment Shares; (6) a gain on extinguishment of debt of $0.2 billion related to our repayment of the outstanding amount of VEBA Notes of $2.8 billion; and $123.9 billion.(7) dividends of $0.1 billion on our investment in Ally Financial preferred stock.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 results included the following:

Foreignincluded: (1) foreign currency transaction and translation gains net of $0.3 billion;billion due to the appreciation of the Canadian Dollar versus the U.S. Dollar; and

Interest (2) interest expense of $0.7 billion primarily related tocomposed of interest expense of $0.3 billion on UST Loans and interest expense of $0.2 billion on GMIO debt.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 results included the following:

Centrallyincluded: (1) centrally recorded Reorganization gains, net of $128.2 billion which is more fully discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements;

Charges (2) amortization of $0.4 billion for settlement withdiscounts related to the PBGC associated with the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements;

GainUST Loan, EDC Loan and DIP Facilities of $3.7 billion; (3) a gain recorded on the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan of $2.5 billion upon the UST’s conversion of the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan for Class B Common Membership Interests in GMAC. TheAlly Financial, which gain resulted from the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount of the GMACAlly Financial equity interests given to the UST in exchange for the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan. The gain was partially offset by Old GM’s proportionate share of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s loss from operations of $1.1 billion;

Amortization of discounts related to the UST Loan, EDC Loan and DIP Facilities of $3.7 billion. In addition, Old GM incurred interest expense of $1.7 billion primarily related to interest expense of $0.8 billion on unsecured debt balances, $0.4 billion on the UST Loan Facility and $0.2 billion on GMIO debt; and

Loss (4) a loss related to the extinguishment of the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan of $2.0 billion when the UST exercised its option to convert outstanding amounts tointo shares of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s Class B Common Membership Interests. This loss wasInterests; partially offset by (5) a gain on extinguishment of debt of $0.9 billion related to an amendment to Old GM’s $1.5 billion U.S. term loan in March 2009.

loan; (6) interest expense of $0.8 billion on unsecured debt balances; (7) interest expense of $0.4 billion on the UST Loan Facility; and (8) interest expense of $0.2 billion on GMIO and GMSA debt.

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2008 Compared to 2007

Total Net Sales and Revenue

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Total net sales and revenue

  $1,247  $2,390  $(1,143 (47.8)%

In the year ended 2008 Total net sales and revenue decreased by $1.1 billion (or 47.8%) primarily due to a decrease in other financing revenue for the liquidation of automotive operating leases. Average outstanding leases on-hand for Old GM was 236,000 and 455,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

Cost of Sales

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Cost of Sales

  $177  $93  $84  90.3%

In the year ended 2008 Cost of sales increased by $84 million (or 90.3%) primarily due to:results included: (1) loss on foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives of $252 million; (2) a decrease in foreign exchange gain on a transfer pricing transaction between Corporate and GMCL of $159 million; offset by (3) a favorable foreign currency translation effect on our debt denominated in Euros of $267 million.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Selling, general and administrative expense

  $1,012  $780  $232  29.7%

In the year ended 2008 Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $232 million (or 29.7%) primarily due to an increase in legal expense of $177 million.

Other Expenses, net

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Delphi charges

  $4,797  $1,547  $3,250   n.m.

Other

   1,292   2,208   (916 (41.5)%
              

Total other expenses, net

  $6,089  $3,755  $2,334   62.2%
              

n.m. = not meaningful

In the year ended 2008 Other expenses, net increased by $2.3 billion (or 62.2%) primarily due to increased charges related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements of $3.3 billion offset by a decrease in depreciation of $0.7 billion related to the liquidation of the portfolio of automotive retail leases.

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Equity in Income (Loss) of and Disposition of Interest in GMAC

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
         Amount          %    

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

  $916   $(1,245 $2,161   173.6%

Impairment charges related to GMAC Common Membership Interests

   (7,099      (7,099 n.m.
              

Total equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

  $(6,183 $(1,245 $(4,938 n.m.
              

n.m. = not meaningful

In the year ended 2008 Equity in loss of and disposition of interest in GMAC increased $4.9 billion due to impairment charges of $7.1 billion related to Old GM’s investment in GMACAlly Financial’s Common Membership Interests, offset by an increase in Old GM’s proportionate share of GMAC’s income from operations of $2.2 billion.

Interest Expense

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
         Amount          %    

Interest expense

  $(2,525 $(3,076 $551  17.9%

In the year ended 2008 Interest expense decreased by $0.6 billion (or 17.9%) due to the de-designation of certain derivatives as hedges of $0.3 billion and adjustment to capitalized interest of $0.2 billion.

Interest Income

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
           Amount          %    

Interest income

  $655  $1,228  $(573 (46.7)%

In the year ended 2008 Interest income decreased by $0.6 billion (or 46.7%) due to a reduction in interest earned of $0.3 billion due to lower market interest rates and lower cash balances on hand and nonrecurring favorable interest of $0.2 billion recorded in the year ended 2007 resulting from various tax related items.

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), net

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
         Amount          %    

Impairment related to GMAC Preferred Membership Interests

  $(1,001 $  $(1,001 n.m.

Other

   175    308   (133 (43.2)%
              

Total other non-operating income (expense), net

  $(826 $308  $(1,134 n.m.
              

n.m. = not meaningful

In the year ended 2008 Other non-operating income (expense), net decreased by $1.1 billion primarily due to impairmentInterests; (2) charges of $1.0$4.8 billion related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements; (3) interest expense of $2.5 billion primarily composed of interest expense of $1.6 billion on Old GM’s GMAC Preferred Membership Interests.

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Gainunsecured bonds, interest expense of $0.4 billion on ExtinguishmentOld GM’s Euro bonds and cross-currency swaps to hedge foreign exchange rate exposure and interest expense of Debt

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
          Amount          %    

Gain on extinguishment of debt

  $43  $  $43  n.m.

n.m. = not meaningful

In the year ended 2008 Gain$0.1 billion on extinguishmentOld GM’s secured revolving credit facility and U.S. term loan; (4) income tax expense of debt$1.8 billion related to a settlement gain recorded for the issuance of 44 million shares of common stock in exchange for $498 million principal amount of our the Series D debentures, which were retired and cancelled.

Income Tax Expense

   Predecessor  Year Ended
2008 vs. 2007 Change
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  
          Amount          %    

Income tax expense

  $1,766  $36,863  $(35,097 (95.2)%

In the year ended 2008 Income tax expense decreased by $35.1 billion (or 95.2%) due to the effect of recording valuation allowances of $39.0 billion against Old GM’s net deferred tax assets in the United States, Canada and Germany in the year ended 2007, offset by the recording of additional valuation allowances in the year ended 2008 of $1.9 billion against Old GM’s net deferred tax assets in South Korea, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, and other jurisdictions.Australia; (5) impairment charges of $1.0 billion related to Old GM’s investment in Ally Financial’s Preferred Membership Interests; (6) servicing fees, interest, and depreciation expenses of $1.0 billion on the portfolio of automotive retail leases; partially offset by (7) global interest income of $0.6 billion driven primarily by investments in GMSA and GME.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity Overview

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009We believe that our current level of cash, marketable securities and availability under our secured revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs. However, we had positive operating cash flow of $971 million, and our available liquidity was $22.8 billion at December 31, 2009, not including funds available under credit facilities of $618 million or in the UST Credit Agreement and HCT escrow accounts of $13.4 billion.

Although our cost reduction initiatives have alleviated our short-term cash needs, we still expect to have substantial cash requirements going forward.forward, which we plan to fund through available liquidity and cash flow from operations. Our known material future uses of cash include, the following:

Estimatedamong other possible demands: (1) pension and OPEB payments; (2) continuing capital expenditures of $6.1 billion in the year ending 2010;

The restructuring of the Opel/Vauxhall operations and our other European operations in 2010, which may include costsexpenditures; (3) spending to implement other long-term cost savings and restructuring plans such as restructuring our Opel/Vauxhall operations and potential capacity reduction programs;

Quarterly payments (4) reducing our overall debt levels; (5) increase in accounts receivable due to the USTtermination of a wholesale advance agreement with Ally Financial; and EDC of $1.0 billion(6) certain South American income and $192 million with a release of equivalent amounts from our escrow funds, which began in the fourth quarter of 2009. In the event of an initial public offering of our equity, this payment schedule would be suspended. In addition, any excessindirect tax-related administrative and legal proceedings may require that we deposit funds in our escrow account at June 30, 2010 must be applied towards the repayment of the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. Any funds remaining in our escrow account after repayment of the loans will be releasedor make payments which may range from $0.8 billion to us. We also have the right to prepay these loans prior to the stated maturities without premium or penalty;

Certain payments under the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement including: (1) VEBA Notes of $2.5 billion and accrued interest, at an implied interest rate of 9.0% per annum, are scheduled to be repaid in three equal installments of $1.4 billion on

$1.0 billion.

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July 15 of 2013, 2015 and 2017. We also have the right to prepay these loans prior to the stated maturities without premium or penalty; (2) dividends payable on 260 million shares of our Series A Preferred Stock which have a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share and accrue cumulative dividends of 9.0% per annum; and (3) two years funding of claims costs for individuals that elected the Second 2009 Special Attrition Program; and

Debt payments of $3.3 billion in 2010 (excluding payments to the UST and EDC and payments on the VEBA Notes).

We believe that our current level of cash and restricted cash will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs.

However, ourOur liquidity plans are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those discusseddescribed in the section of this report entitled “Risk Factors,” some of which are outside our control. Macro-economic conditions could limit our ability to successfully execute our business plans and, therefore, adversely affect our liquidity plans.

Recent Initiatives

We continue to monitor and evaluate opportunities to optimize our liquidity position including actively evaluating the possible sale of non-core cost or equity method investments or other positions which could be significantly positive to our cash flow and/or earnings in the near-term.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 we made net investments of $5.4 billion in highly liquid marketable securities instruments with maturities exceeding 90 days. Previously, these funds would have been invested in short-term instruments less than 90 days and classified as a component of Cash and cash equivalents. Investments in these longer-term securities will increase the interest we earn on these investments. We continue to monitor our investment mix and may reallocate investments based on business requirements.

In June 2010 the German federal government notified us of its decision not to provide loan guarantees to Opel/Vauxhall. As a result we have decided to fund the requirements of Opel/Vauxhall internally. Opel/Vauxhall subsequently withdrew all applications for government loan guarantees from European governments. Through September 2010 we committed up to a total of Euro 3.3 billion (equivalent to $4.2 billion when committed) to fund Opel/Vauxhall’s restructuring and ongoing cash requirements. This funding includes cumulative lending commitments combined into a Euro 2.6 billion intercompany facility and equity commitments of Euro 700 million.

In October 2010 we completed our acquisition of AmeriCredit for cash of approximately $3.5 billion and changed the name from AmeriCredit to GM Financial. We funded the transaction using cash on hand.

The repayment of debt remains a key strategic initiative. We continue to evaluate potential debt repayments prior to maturity. Any such repayments may negatively affect our liquidity in the short-term. In 2010 GM Daewoo repaid in full and retired its $1.2 billion revolving credit facility. In October 2010 we repaid in full the outstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of the VEBA Notes of $2.8 billion. In July 2010 our Russian subsidiary repaid a loan facility of $150 million to cure a technical default. In March and April 2010 we repaid the remaining amounts owed under the UST Loans of $5.7 billion and Canadian Loan of $1.3 billion.

As described more fully below in the section entitled “Secured Revolving Credit Facility” in October 2010 we entered into a $5.0 billion secured revolving credit facility. While we do not believe the amounts available under the secured revolving credit facility are needed to fund operating activities, the facility is expected to provide additional liquidity and financing flexibility.

In November and December 2010 we issued 100 million shares of our Series B Preferred Stock. We received net proceeds from the Series B Preferred Stock offering of $4.9 billion. Refer to the section below entitled “Series B Preferred Stock Issuance” for additional detail.

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In December 2010 we purchased 84 million shares of our Series A Preferred Stock, which accrued cumulative dividends at a 9.0% annual rate, from the UST for a purchase price of $2.1 billion, which was equal to 102% of their aggregate liquidation amount pursuant to an agreement that we entered into with the UST in October 2010. We purchased the Series A Preferred Stock from the UST on the first dividend payment date for the Series A Preferred Stock after the completion of our common stock offering, December 15, 2010.

We made a voluntary contribution to our U.S. hourly and salaried defined benefit pension plans of $4.0 billion of cash in December 2010 and 61 million shares of our common stock valued at $2.2 billion for funding purposes in January 2011.

Under wholesale financing arrangements, our U.S. dealers typically borrow money from financial institutions to fund their vehicle purchases from us. Effective January 2011 we terminated a wholesale advance agreement which provided for accelerated receipt of payments made by Ally Financial on behalf of our U.S. dealers pursuant to Ally Financial’s wholesale financing arrangements with dealers. Similar modifications were made in Canada. The wholesale advance agreements cover the period for which vehicles are in transit between assembly plants and dealerships. We will no longer receive payments in advance of the date vehicles purchased by dealers are scheduled to be delivered, resulting in an average increase of approximately $2.0 billion to our accounts receivable balance, depending on sales volumes and certain other factors, and the related costs under the arrangements were eliminated.

In January 2011 we withdrew our application for loans available under Section 136 of the EISA. This decision is consistent with our stated goal to minimize our outstanding debt.

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Available Liquidity

Available liquidity includes cash balances and marketable securities and readily-available VEBA assets.securities. At December 31, 20092010 available liquidity was $22.8$26.6 billion, not including funds available under credit facilities of $618 million$5.9 billion or in the UST Credit Agreement andCanadian HCT escrow accountsaccount of $13.4$1.0 billion. The amount of available liquidity is subject to intra-month and seasonal fluctuations and includes balances held by various business units and subsidiaries worldwide that are needed to fund their operations.

At December 31, 2009 we were in the process of changing our payment terms for the majority of our direct material, service parts and logistics suppliers from payments to be made on the second day after the second month end based on the date of purchase, which averages 47 day payment terms, to weekly payments. This change did not affect the average of 47 days that account payables are outstanding, but it did reduce volatility with respect to our intra-month liquidity and reduced our cash balances and liquidity at each month end. The change to weekly payment terms results in a better match between the timing of our receipt and disbursement of cash, which reduces volatility in our cash balances and lowers our minimum cash operating requirements. We estimated that this change reduced our cash balances at December 31, 2009 by approximately $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion for suppliers then subject to the revised payment terms. We estimate that if the payment term conversion had been completed for all suppliers subject to this initiative the effect on our cash balance would have been a decrease of approximately $2.4 billion at December 31, 2009. We are planning to complete the payment term conversion in 2010.

We manage our global liquidity using U.S. cash investments, the UST Credit Agreement and HCT escrow accounts, cash held at our international treasury centers and available liquidity at consolidated overseas subsidiaries. The following table summarizes globalour liquidity (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007
  December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $22,679   $14,053  $24,817  $21,061    $22,679  

Marketable securities

   134    141   2,354   5,555     134  

Readily-available VEBA assets

          640
                  

Available liquidity

   22,813    14,194   27,811   26,616     22,813  

Available under credit facilities

   618    643   7,891   5,919     618  
                  

Total available liquidity

   23,431   $14,837  $35,702   32,535     23,431  

UST and HCT escrow accounts (a)

   1,008     13,430  
                 

UST Credit Agreement and HCT escrow accounts (a)

   13,430     

Total liquidity including UST and HCT escrow accounts

  $33,543    $36,861  
                

Total liquidity including UST Credit Agreement and HCT escrow accounts

  $36,861     
        

 

(a)Classified as restricted cash.Restricted cash and marketable securities. Refer to Note 1415 to theour consolidated financial statements for additional information on the classification of the escrow accounts. The remaining funds held in the UST escrow account were released in April 2010 following the repayment of the UST Loans and Canadian Loan.

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GM

Total available liquidity increased by $9.1 billion in the year ended December 31, 2010 primarily due to positive cash flows from operating activities of $6.6 billion, investing activities less net marketable securities acquisitions of $6.1 billion and a $5.3 billion increase in amounts available under credit facilities, which were partially offset by negative cash flows from financing activities of $9.3 billion.

Total available liquidity increased by $2.5 billion in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 due to positive cash flows from operating, financing and investing activities of $3.5$3.6 billion which were partially offset by a $1.1 billion reduction in our borrowing capacity on certain credit facilities. The decrease in credit facilities is primarily attributable to the November 2009 extinguishment of the German Facility.

In November 2009 we provided longer-term financing of $900 million to Adam Opel. The funding was primarily used to repay the remaining outstanding amounts of the German Facility, as well as to fund the on-going operating requirements of the Opel/Vauxhall operations.

In January 2010 in order to assist in the funding of the Opel/Vauxhall operations, we provided additional support of $930 million. This support includes the acceleration of certain payments owed under engineering services agreements to Adam Opel, which would normally be paid in April and July, 2010. The payment accelerations serve as a temporary funding source for the Opel/Vauxhall operations until more permanent financing can be arranged.

Old GM

Total available liquidity increased by $6.0 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 primarily due to positive cash flows from financing activities partially offset by negative cash flow from operating and investing activities for a net cash flow of $4.8 billion as well as an increase of $1.1 billion in available borrowing capacity under credit facilities. This was partially offset by repayments of secured lending facilities.

Available liquidity decreased to $14.2 billion at December 31, 2008 from $27.8 billion at December 31, 2007 primarily as a result of negative operating cash flow driven by reduced production in North America and Western Europe, postretirement benefit payments and cash restructuring costs, and payments to Delphi; partially offset by borrowings on Old GM’s secured revolver and proceeds from the UST Loan Facility.

VEBA Assets

The following table summarizes the VEBA assets (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007

Total VEBA assets

  $   $9,969  $16,303

Readily-available VEBA assets

  $   $  $640

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We transferred all of the remaining VEBA assets along with other consideration to the New VEBA within 10 business days after December 31, 2009, in accordance with the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement. The VEBA assets were not consolidated after the settlement was recorded at December 31, 2009 because we did not hold a controlling financial interest in the entity that held such assets at that date. Under the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement we havehad an obligation for VEBA Notes of $2.5 billion and accruedaccreted interest, at an implied interest rate of 9.0% per annum, scheduled to beannum. In October 2010 we repaid in three equal installmentsfull the outstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of $1.4 billion in Julythe VEBA Notes of 2013, 2015 and 2017.$2.8 billion.

Under the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement, we are released from UAW retiree health carehealthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009. All obligations of ours, the New Plan and any other entity or benefit plan of ours for retiree medical benefits for the class and the covered group arising from any agreement between us and the UAW terminated at December 31, 2009. Our obligations to the New Plan and the New VEBA are limited to the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement.

Series B Preferred Stock Issuance

In November and December 2010 we issued 100 million shares of our Series B Preferred Stock. Each share of our Series B Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time prior to December 1, 2013 into 1.2626 shares of our common stock, and each share of Series B Preferred Stock will mandatorily convert on December 1, 2013 into a number of shares of our common stock ranging from 1.2626 to 1.5152 shares depending on the applicable market value of our common stock. The applicable market value of our common stock means the average of the closing prices per share of our common stock over the 40 consecutive trading day period ending on the third trading day immediately preceding the mandatory conversion date. The conversion ratios for optional and mandatory conversions are subject to anti-dilution, make-whole and other adjustments. We received net proceeds from the issuances of $4.9 billion. We used these proceeds, along with $1.2 billion of cash on hand, to purchase our Series A Preferred Stock held by the UST in the amount of $2.1 billion and made a cash contribution to our U.S. hourly and salary pension plans in an amount of $4.0 billion.

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Old GMUST Loans and Canadian Loan

UST Loans

Total VEBA assets decreasedOld GM received total proceeds of $19.8 billion ($15.8 billion subsequent to $10.0 billion atJanuary 1, 2009, including $361 million under the U.S. government sponsored warranty program) from the UST under the UST Loan Agreement entered into on December 31, 2008 from $16.3 billion at December 31, 2007 due to negative asset returns and a $1.4 billion withdrawal of VEBA assets in the year ended 2008. In connection with the 2008 UAW SettlementChapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM obtained additional funding of $33.3 billion from the UST and EDC under its DIP Facility.

On July 10, 2009 we entered into the UST Credit Agreement a significant portionand assumed debt of $7.1 billion which Old GM incurred under its DIP Facility. Proceeds of the VEBA assetsUST Credit Agreement of $16.4 billion were allocateddeposited in escrow to be distributed to us at our request upon certain conditions as outlined in the UST Credit Agreement. Immediately after entering into the UST Credit Agreement, we made a separate account, which also holdpartial repayment due to the proportional investment returns on that percentagetermination of the trust. NoU.S. government sponsored warranty program, reducing the UST Loans principal balance to $6.7 billion.

In November 2009 we signed an amendment to the UST Credit Agreement to provide for quarterly repayments of our UST Loans. Under this amendment, we agreed to make quarterly payments of $1.0 billion to the UST. In December 2009 and March 2010 we made quarterly payments of $1.0 billion on the UST Loans. In April 2010, we used funds from our escrow account to repay in full the outstanding amount of the UST Loans of $4.7 billion. The UST Loans were repaid prior to maturity. Amounts borrowed under the UST Credit Agreement may not be reborrowed.

At December 31, 2009 $12.5 billion of the proceeds of the UST Credit Agreement remained deposited in escrow. Any unused amounts in escrow on June 30, 2010 were required to be used to repay the UST Loans and Canadian Loan on a pro rata basis if the loans were not paid in full. At December 31, 2009 the UST Loans and Canadian Loan were classified as short-term debt based on these terms.

Following the repayment of the UST Loans and the Canadian Loan, the remaining funds that were held in escrow became unrestricted and the availability of those funds is no longer subject to the conditions set forth in the UST Credit Agreement.

The UST Loans accrued interest equal to the greater of the three month London Interbank Offering Rates (LIBOR) rate or 2.0%, plus 5.0%, per annum, unless the UST determined that reasonable means did not exist to ascertain the LIBOR rate or that the LIBOR rate would not adequately reflect the UST’s cost to maintain the loan. In such a circumstance, the interest rate would have been the greatest of: (1) the prime rate plus 4%; (2) the federal funds rate plus 4.5%; or (3) the three month LIBOR rate (which will not be less than 2%) plus 5%. We were required to prepay the UST Loans on a pro rata basis (among the UST Loans, VEBA Notes and Canadian Loan), in an amount equal to the amount of net cash proceeds received from certain asset dispositions, casualty events, extraordinary receipts and the incurrence of certain debt. At December 31, 2009 the UST Loans accrued interest at 7.0%.

While we have repaid in full our indebtedness under the UST Credit Agreement, the executive compensation and corporate governance provisions of Section 111 of the EESA, including the Interim Final Rule, will continue to apply to us for the period specified in the EESA and the Interim Final Rule. Certain of the covenants in the UST Credit Agreement will continue to apply to us until the earlier to occur of (1) our ceasing to be a recipient of Exceptional Financial Assistance, as determined pursuant to the Interim Final Rule or any successor or final rule, or (2) UST ceasing to own any direct or indirect equity interests in us, and impose obligations on us with respect to, among other things, certain expense policies, executive privileges and compensation requirements.

The UST Credit Agreement includes a vitality commitment which requires us to use our commercially reasonable best efforts to ensure that our manufacturing volume conducted in the United States is consistent with at least 90% of the projected manufacturing level (projected manufacturing level for this purpose being 1,934,000 units in 2011, 1,998,000 units in 2012, 2,156,000 units in 2013 and 2,260,000 units in 2014), absent a material adverse change in our business or operating environment which would make the commitment non-economic. In the event that such a material adverse change occurs, the UST Credit Agreement provides that we will use our commercially reasonable best efforts to ensure that the volume of United States manufacturing is the minimum variance from the projected manufacturing level that is

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consistent with good business judgment and the intent of the commitment. This covenant survived our repayment of the UST Loans and remains in effect through December 31, 2014 unless the UST receives total proceeds from debt repayments, dividends, interest, preferred stock redemptions and common stock sales equal to the total dollar amount of all UST invested capital.

UST invested capital totaled $49.5 billion, representing the cumulative amount of cash received by Old GM from the UST under the UST Loan Agreement and the DIP Facility, excluding $361 million which the UST loaned to Old GM under the warranty program and which was repaid on July 10, 2009. This balance also did not include amounts advanced under the UST Ally Financial Loan as the UST exercised its option to convert this loan into Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests previously held by Old GM in May 2009. At December 31, 2010 the UST had received cumulative proceeds of $23.1 billion from debt repayments, interest payments, Series A Preferred Stock dividends, sales of our common stock and Series A Preferred Stock redemption. The UST’s invested capital less proceeds received totals $26.4 billion.

To the extent we fail to comply with any of the covenants in the UST Credit Agreement that continue to apply to us, the UST is entitled to seek specific performance and the appointment of a court-ordered monitor acceptable to the UST (at our sole expense) to ensure compliance with those covenants.

Refer to Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for additional details on the UST Loans.

Canadian Loan

On July 10, 2009, through our wholly-owned subsidiary GMCL, we entered into the Canadian Loan Agreement and assumed a CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion when entered into) term loan maturing on July 10, 2015. In November 2009 we signed an amendment to the Canadian Loan Agreement to provide for quarterly repayments of the Canadian Loan. Under this amendment, we agreed to make quarterly repayments of $192 million to EDC. In December 2009 and March 2010 we made quarterly payments of $192 million and $194 million on the Canadian Loan. In April 2010, GMCL repaid in full the outstanding amount of the Canadian Loan of $1.1 billion. The Canadian Loan was repaid prior to maturity. GMCL cannot reborrow under the Canadian Loan Agreement. The Canadian Loan accrued interest at the greater of the three-month Canadian Dealer Offered Rate or 2.0%, plus 5.0% per annum. Accrued interest was payable quarterly. At December 31, 2009 the Canadian Loan accrued interest at 7.0%.

The Canadian Loan Agreement and related agreements include certain covenants requiring GMCL to meet certain annual Canadian production volumes expressed as ratios to total overall production volumes in the U.S. and Canada and to overall production volumes in the NAFTA region. The targets cover vehicles and specified engine and transmission production in Canada. These agreements also include covenants on annual GMCL capital expenditures and research and development expenses. In the event a material adverse change occurs that makes the fulfillment of these covenants non-economic (other than a material adverse change caused by the actions or inactions of GMCL), the lender will consider adjustments to mitigate the business effect of the material adverse change. These covenants survive GMCL’s repayment of the loans and certain of the covenants have effect through December 31, 2016.

Refer to Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for additional details on the Canadian Loan.

The following table summarizes the total funding and funding commitments we repaid to the U.S. and Canadian governments in the year ended December 31, 2010 (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   January 1,  2010
Beginning
Balance
   Change in Funding
and Funding
Commitments (a)
  December 31, 2010
Total Obligation
 

Description of Funding Commitment

     

UST Loan

  $5,712    $(5,712 $  

Canadian Loan

   1,233     (1,233    
              

Total

  $6,945    $(6,945 $  
              

(a)Includes an increase due to a foreign currency exchange loss on the Canadian loan of $56 million.

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The following table summarizes the total funding and funding commitments we repaid to the U.S. and Canadian governments in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   July 10,  2009
Beginning
Balance
   Change in Funding
and Funding
Commitments (a)
  December 31, 2009
Total Obligation
 

Description of Funding Commitment

     

UST Loan (b)

  $7,073    $(1,361 $5,712  

Canadian Loan

   1,292     (59  1,233  
              

Total

  $8,365    $(1,420 $6,945  
              

(a)Includes an increase due to a foreign currency exchange loss on the Canadian Loan of $133 million.

(b)Includes $361 million which the UST loaned to Old GM under the warranty program and which was assumed by GM and repaid on July 10, 2009.

The following table summarizes the total funding and funding commitments Old GM received from the U.S. and Canadian governments and the additional notes Old GM issued in the period December 31, 2008 through July 9, 2009 (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor 
   December 31, 2008 Through July 9, 2009 
   Funding and
Funding Commitments
   Additional
Notes Issued  (a)
   Total Obligation 

Description of Funding Commitment

      

UST Funding

      

UST Loan Agreement

  $19,761    $1,172    $20,933  

DIP Facility — UST (b)

   30,100     2,008     32,108  
               

Total UST Funding (c)

   49,861     3,180     53,041  

EDC Funding

      

EDC funding (d)

   6,294     161     6,455  

DIP Facility — EDC

   3,200     213     3,413  
               

Total EDC Funding

   9,494     374     9,868  
               

Total UST and EDC Funding

  $59,355    $3,554    $62,909  
               

(a)Old GM did not receive any proceeds from the issuance of these promissory notes, which were issued as additional compensation to the UST and EDC.

(b)Includes debt of $361 million, which the UST loaned to Old GM under the warranty program.

(c)UST invested capital totaled $49.5 billion, representing the cumulative amount of cash received by Old GM from the UST under the UST Loan Agreement and the DIP Facility, excluding $361 million which the UST loaned to Old GM under the warranty program and which was repaid on July 10, 2009. This balance also does not include amounts advanced under the UST GMAC Loan as the UST exercised its option to convert this loan into GMAC Preferred Membership Interests previously held by Old GM in May 2009.

(d)Includes approximately $2.4 billion from the EDC Loan Facility received in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and funding commitments of CAD $4.5 billion (equivalent to $3.9 billion when entered into) that were immediately converted into our equity. This funding was received on July 15, 2009.

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The following table summarizes the effect of the 363 Sale on the amounts owed to the UST and the EDC under the UST Loan Agreement, the DIP Facility and the EDC Loan Facility (dollars in millions):

   363 Sale 
   Total
Obligation
   Effect of
363 Sale
  GM Obligation
Subsequent to
363 Sale
 

Description of Funding Commitment

     

Total UST Funding

  $53,041    $(45,968 $7,073  

Total EDC Funding

   9,868     (8,576  1,292  
              

Total UST and EDC Funding

  $62,909    $(54,544 $8,365  
              

Secured Revolving Credit Facility

In October 2010 we entered into a five year, $5.0 billion secured revolving credit facility, which includes a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $500 million. While we do not believe that we will draw on the secured revolving credit facility to fund operating activities, the facility is expected to provide additional liquidity and financing flexibility. Availability under the secured revolving credit facility is subject to borrowing base restrictions.

Our obligations under the secured revolving credit facility are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries and by substantially all of our domestic assets, including accounts receivable, inventory, property, plants, and equipment, real estate, intercompany loans, intellectual property, trademarks and direct investments in Ally Financial. Obligations are also secured by the equity interests in certain of our direct domestic subsidiaries, as well as up to 65% of the voting equity interests in certain of our direct foreign subsidiaries, in each case, subject to certain exceptions. The collateral securing the secured revolving credit facility does not include, among other assets, cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, as well as our investment in GM Financial, our investment in New Delphi and our equity interests in our China JVs and in GM Daewoo. If the secured revolving credit facility is rated investment grade by two or more of the credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody’s and Fitch) the requirement to provide collateral is eliminated.

Depending on certain terms and conditions in the secured revolving credit facility, including compliance with the borrowing base requirements and certain other covenants, we will be withdrawnable to add one or morepari passu first lien loan facilities. We will also have the ability to secure up to $2.0 billion of certain non-loan obligations that we may designate from the separate account including its investment returns from January 2008 until transfertime to time as additionalpari passu first lien obligations. Second-lien debt is generally allowed but second lien debt maturing prior to the New VEBA. Becausefinal maturity date of the secured revolving credit facility is limited to $3.0 billion in outstanding obligations.

Interest rates on obligations under the secured revolving credit facility are based on prevailing per annum interest rates for Eurodollar loans or an alternative base rate plus an applicable margin, in each case, based upon the credit rating assigned to the debt evidenced by the secured revolving credit facility.

The secured revolving credit facility contains representations, warranties and covenants customary for facilities of this treatment, Old GM excludednature, including negative covenants restricting us and our subsidiary guarantors from incurring liens, consummating mergers or sales of assets and incurring secured indebtedness, and restricting us from making restricted payments, in each case, subject to exceptions and limitations. The secured revolving credit facility contains minimum liquidity covenants, which require us to maintain at least $4.0 billion in consolidated global liquidity and at least $2.0 billion in consolidated U.S. liquidity.

Events of default under the secured revolving credit facility include events of default customary for facilities of this nature (including customary notice and/or grace periods, as applicable) such as:

The failure to pay principal at the stated maturity, interest or any portionother amounts owed under the secured revolving credit agreement or related documents;

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The failure of certain of our representations or warranties to be correct in all material respects;

The failure to perform any term, covenant or agreement in the secured revolving credit agreement or related documents;

The existence of certain judgments that are not vacated, discharged, stayed or bonded;

Certain cross defaults or cross accelerations with certain other debt;

Certain defaults under ERISA;

A change of control;

Certain bankruptcy events; and

The invalidation of the separate account from available liquidity atguarantees.

While the occurrence and subsequentcontinuance of an event of default will restrict our ability to December 31, 2007.borrow under the secured revolving credit facility, the lenders will not be permitted to exercise rights or remedies against the collateral unless the obligations under the secured revolving credit facility have been accelerated.

We incurred up-front fees, arrangement fees, and will incur ongoing commitment and other fees customary for facilities of this nature.

Credit Facilities

We make use of credit facilities as a mechanism to provide additional flexibility in managing our global liquidity. These credit facilities are typically held at the subsidiary level and are geographically dispersed across all regions. The following tables summarize our committed and uncommitted credit facilities at the dates indicated (dollars in millions):

   Total Credit Facilities   Amounts Available
Under Credit Facilities
 
   Successor   Successor 
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 

Committed

  $6,142    $1,712    $5,475    $223  

Uncommitted

   490     842     444     395  
                    

Total

  $6,632    $2,554    $5,919    $618  
                    

   Total Credit Facilities   Amounts Available
Under Credit Facilities
 
   Successor   Successor 
Credit Facilities  December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 

Secured Revolving Credit Facility

  $ 5,000    $    $ 5,000    $  

GM Daewoo

        1,179            

Brazil

   466     425     2     77  

GM Hong Kong

   400     200     370     200  

Other(a)

   766     750     547     341  
                    

Total

  $6,632    $ 2,554    $5,919    $ 618  
                    

(a)Consists of credit facilities available primarily at our foreign subsidiaries that are not individually significant.

At December 31, 2010 we had committed credit facilities of $6.1 billion, under which we had borrowed $667 million leaving $5.5 billion available. The secured revolving credit facility comprised $5.0 billion of the amounts available under committed credit

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facilities and other committed credit facilities had $475 million available. At December 31, 2010 we had uncommitted credit facilities of $490 million, under which we had borrowed $46 million leaving $444 million available. Uncommitted credit facilities include lines of credit which are available to us, but under which the lenders have no legal obligation to provide funding upon our request. We and our subsidiaries use credit facilities to fund working capital needs, product programs, facilities development and other general corporate purposes.

In 2010 GM Daewoo repaid in full and retired its Korean Won 1.4 trillion (equivalent to $1.2 billion) revolving credit facility.

At December 31, 2009 we had committed credit facilities of $1.7 billion, under which we had borrowed $1.5 billion leaving $223 million available. Of these committed credit facilities GM Daewoo heldcomprised $1.2 billion and other entities heldhad $0.5 billion. In addition, atAt December 31, 2009 we had uncommitted credit facilities of $842 million, under which we had borrowed $447 million leaving $395 million available. We and

At December 31, 2009 our subsidiaries use credit facilities to fund working capital needs, product programs, facilities development and other general corporate purposes.

Our largest credit facility iswas GM Daewoo’s Korean Won 1.4 trillion (equivalent to $1.2 billionbillion) revolving credit facility, which was established in October 2002 with a syndicate of banks and converts into a term loan in October 2010. All outstanding amounts at October 2010 are required to be paid in four equal annual installments by October 2014. Borrowings under this facility bear interest based on Korean Won denominated certificates of deposit.facility. The average interest rate on outstanding amounts under this facility at December 31, 2009 was 5.69%. The borrowings are secured by certain GM Daewoo property, plant and equipment, and are used by GM Daewoo for general corporate purposes, including working capital needs. At December 31, 2009 the facility was fully utilized with $1.2 billion outstanding.

The balance of our credit facilities are held by geographically dispersed subsidiaries, with available capacity on the facilities primarily concentrated at a few of our subsidiaries. At December 31, 2009 GM Hong Kong had $200 million of capacity on a term facility secured by a portion of our equity interest in SGM, with an additional $200 million revolving facility secured by the same collateral set to become available in late 2010. In addition, we expect $360 million of capacity on a secured term facility to be available to certain of our subsidiaries in Thailand over 2010 and 2011. The facilities were entered into to fund growth opportunities within GMIO and meet potential cyclical cash needs.

Old GM

At December 31, 2008 Old GM had unused credit capacity of $0.6 billion, of which $32 million was available in the U.S., $0.1 billion was available in other countries where Old GM did business and $0.5 billion was available in Old GM’s joint ventures.

Old GM had a secured revolving credit facility of $4.5 billion with a syndicate of banks, which was extinguished in June 2009. At December 31, 2008 under the secured revolving credit facility $4.5 billion was outstanding. In addition to the outstanding amount at December 31, 2008 there were letters of credit of $10 million issued under the secured revolving credit facility. Under the $4.5 billion secured revolving credit facility, borrowings were limited to an amount based on the value of the underlying collateral. In addition to the secured revolving credit facility of $4.5 billion, the collateral also secured certain lines of credit, automated clearinghouse and overdraft arrangements, and letters of credit provided by the same secured lenders, of $0.2 billion. At December 31, 2008 Old GM had $5 million available under this facility.

In August 2007 Old GM entered into a revolving credit agreement that provided for borrowings of up to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2008, limited to an amount based on the value of the underlying collateral. This agreement provided additional available liquidity that Old GM could use for general corporate purposes, including working capital needs. The underlying collateral supported a borrowing base of $0.3 billion and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2008 and 2007. At December 31, 2008 under this agreement $0.3 billion was outstanding, leaving $13 million available. This revolving credit agreement expired in August 2009.

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In November 2007 Old GM renewed a revolving secured credit facility that would provide borrowings of up to $0.3 billion. Under the facility, borrowings were limited to an amount based on the value of underlying collateral, which was comprised of a portion of Old GM’s company vehicle fleet. At December 31, 2008 the underlying collateral supported a borrowing base of $0.1 billion. The amount borrowed under this program was $0.1 billion, leaving $3 million available at December 31, 2008. This revolving secured credit facility was terminated in connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings.

In September 2008 Old GM entered into a one-year revolving on-balance sheet securitization borrowing program that provided financing of up to $0.2 billion. The program replaced an off-balance sheet trade receivable securitization facility that expired in September 2008. The borrowing program was terminated in connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings; outstanding amounts were fully paid, lenders’ liens on the receivables were released and the receivable assets were transferred to Old GM. This one-year revolving facility was in addition to another existing on-balance sheet securitization borrowing program that provided financing of up to $0.5 billion, which matured in April 2009 and was fully paid.

Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities

In connection withFollowing the Chapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM obtained fundingrepayment of $33.3 billion from the UST and EDC under its DIP Facility. From these proceeds, $16.4 billion was deposited in escrow, of which $3.9 billion was distributed to us in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009. We have used our escrow account to acquire all Class A Membership Interests in New Delphi in the amount of $1.7 billion and acquire Nexteer and four domestic facilities and other related payments in the amount of $1.0 billion. In addition, we have made a $1.2 billion quarterly payment on the UST Loans and the Canadian Loan. Any unused amountsLoan in April 2010 as previously discussed, the remaining UST escrow on June 30, 2010 are requiredfunds of $6.6 billion were released from escrow and became unrestricted as the availability of those funds was no longer subject to be used to repaythe conditions set forth in the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. The UST Loans and Canadian Loan are recorded in Short-term debt based on these terms.Credit Agreement.

In July 2009 $862 million was deposited into an escrow account pursuantPursuant to an agreement between Old GM,among GMCL, EDC and an escrow agent. agent we had $1.0 billion remaining in an escrow account at December 31, 2010 to fund certain of GMCL’s healthcare obligations pending the satisfaction of certain preconditions which have not yet been met.

In July 2009 we subscribed for additional common shares in GMCL and paid the subscription price in cash. As required under certain agreements betweenamong GMCL, EDC, and an escrow agent, $3.6 billion of the subscription price was deposited into an escrow account to fund certain of GMCL’s pension plans and HCT obligations pending completion of certain preconditions. In September 2009 GMCL contributed $3.0 billion to the Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan and $651 million to the Canadian salaried defined benefit pension plan, of which $2.7 billion was funded from the escrow account. In accordance with the terms of the escrow agreement, $903 million was released from the escrow account to us in September 2009. At December 31, 2009 $955 million remained in the escrow account.

Cash Flow

Operating Activities

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 we had positive cash flows from operating activities of $6.6 billion primarily due to: (1) Net income of $6.4 billion, which included non-cash charges of $7.1 billion resulting from depreciation, impairment and amortization of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets (including amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts); (2) dividends received of $0.7 billion primarily related to our China JVs; partially offset by (3) pension contributions and OPEB payments of $5.7 billion primarily related to voluntary contributions to U.S. hourly and salary pension plans of $4.0 billion; (4) payments on our previously announced restructuring programs of $1.3 billion partially offset by net charges of $0.6 billion; (5) dealer wind-down payments of $0.4 billion; and (6) unfavorable changes in working capital of $0.6 billion. The unfavorable changes in working capital were related to increases in accounts receivables, inventories and the completion of a change to weekly payment terms to our suppliers, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable related to increased production volumes.

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In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 we had positive cash flows from continuing operating activities of $971 million$1.1 billion primarily due to: (1) favorable managed working capital of $4.3$5.7 billion primarily driven by the effect of increased sales and production on accounts payable and the timing of certain supplier payments; (2) OPEB expense in excess of cash payments of $1.7 billion; (3) net income of $0.6 billion excluding depreciation, impairment charges and amortization expenseof long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets (including amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts); partially offset by (4) pension contributions of $4.3 billion primarily to our Canadian hourly and salaried defined benefit pension plans; (5) restructuring cash payments of $1.2 billion; (6) interest payments of $0.6 billion and (6)(7) sales allowance payments in excess of current period accruals for sales incentives of $0.5 billion driven by a reduction in dealer stock.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM had negative cash flows from continuing operating activities of $18.3 billion primarily due to: (1) net loss of $8.3$8.4 billion excluding Reorganization gains, net, and depreciation, impairment charges and

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amortization expenseof long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets (including amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts); (2) change in accrued liabilities of $6.8 billion; (3) unfavorable managed working capital of $5.6 billion; (3) change in accrued liabilities of $6.8 billion; and (4) payments of $0.4 billion for reorganization costs associated with the Chapter 11 Proceedings.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Old GM had negative cash flows from continuing operating activities of $12.1 billion on a Loss from continuing operations of $31.1 billion. That result compares with positive cash flows from continuing operating activities of $7.5 billion on a Loss from continuing operations of $42.7 billion in the year ended 2007. Operating cash flows were unfavorably affected by lower volumes and the resulting losses in North America and Western Europe, including the effect that lower production volumes had on working capital balances, and postretirement benefit payments.

Investing Activities

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 we had positive cash flows from investing activities of $0.7 billion primarily due to: (1) a net decrease in Restricted cash and marketable securities of $13.0 billion primarily related to withdrawals from the UST Credit Agreement escrow account; (2) proceeds from the liquidation of operating leases of $0.3 billion; (3) proceeds received from the sale of Nexteer of $0.3 billion; (4) proceeds from the sale of property, plants and equipment of $0.2 billion; partially offset by (5) net investments in marketable securities with maturities greater than 90 days of $5.4 billion; (6) capital expenditures of $4.2 billion; and (7) the acquisition of AmeriCredit for $3.5 billion.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 we had positive cash flows from continuing investing activities of $2.0$2.2 billion primarily due to: (1) a reduction in restrictedRestricted cash and marketable securities of $5.2 billion primarily related to withdrawals from the UST escrow account; (2) $0.6 billion related to the liquidation of automotive retail leases; (3) an increase as a result of the consolidation of Saab of $0.2 billion; (4) tax distributions of $0.1 billion on GMACAlly Financial common stock; partially offset by (5) net cash payments of $2.0 billion related to the acquisition of Nexteer, four domestic facilities and Class A Membership Interests in New Delphi; and (6) capital expenditures of $1.9 billion.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM had negative cash flows from continuing investing activities of $21.1 billion primarily due to: (1) increase in restrictedRestricted cash and marketable securities of $18.0 billion driven primarily by the establishment of the UST and Canadian escrow accounts; (2) capital expenditures of $3.5 billion; and (3) investment in GMACAlly Financial of $0.9 billion; partially offset by (4) liquidation of operating leases of $1.3 billion.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Old GM had negative cash flows from continuing investing activities of $1.8 billion compared to negative cash flows from continuing investing activities of $1.7 billion in the year ended 2007. Decreases in cash flows from continuing investing activities primarily related to: (1) the absencecapital expenditures of cash proceeds of $5.4 billion from the sale of the commercial and military operations of its Allison business in 2007;$7.5 billion; (2) a decrease in the liquidation of marketable securities of $2.3 billion, which primarily consisted of sales, and maturities of highly liquid corporate, U.S. government, U.S. government agency and mortgage backed debt securities used for cash management purposes; and (3) an increase in notes receivable of $0.4 billion in 2008. These decreases werebillion; partially offset by: (1) a decrease in acquisitions of marketable securities of $6.4 billion; (2) a capital contribution of $1.0 billion to GMAC to restore GMAC’s adjusted tangible equity balance to the contractually required levels in 2007;by (3) an increase in liquidationliquidations of operating leases of $0.4$3.6 billion; (4) net liquidations of marketable securities in an amount of $2.1 billion; (5) proceeds for the sale of real estate, plants and equipment of $0.3 billion; and (4)(6) proceeds from the sale of business units and equity investments of $0.2 billion in 2008.billion.

Capital expenditures of $3.5 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and $7.5 billion in each of the years ended 2008 and 2007 were a significant use of investing cash. Capital expenditures were primarily made for global product programs, powertrain and tooling requirements.

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Financing Activities

GM

In the year ended December 31, 2010 we had negative cash flows from financing activities of $9.3 billion primarily due to: (1) repayments on the UST Loans and Canadian Loan of $5.7 billion and $1.3 billion; (2) principal payments on the VEBA Notes of $2.5 billion; (3) purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock shares from the UST of $2.1 billion; (4) repayment of GM Daewoo’s revolving credit facility of $1.2 billion; (5) dividend payments on our Series A Preferred Stock of $0.8 billion; (6) payments on the Receivables Program of $0.2 billion; (7) debt issuance fees of $0.2 billion primarily related to establishing our secured revolving credit facility; (8) net payments on other debt of $0.2 billion; partially offset by (9) proceeds from the issuance of Series B Preferred Stock of $4.9 billion.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 we had positive cash flows from continuing financing activities of $542 million$0.3 billion primarily due to: (1) funding of $4.0 billion from the EDC which was converted to our equity; (2) proceeds of $1.6 billion of other long-term debt; partially offset by (3) the repayment of the German Facility of $1.8 billion; (4) payment(2) payments on the UST Loans of

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$1.4 $1.4 billion (including payments of $0.4 billion related to the warranty program); (3) net payments on the German Facility of $1.1 billion; (4) net payments on other debt of $0.4 billion; (5) a net decrease in short-term debt of $0.9$0.4 billion; (6) payments on other long-term debt of $0.5 billion; (7) payment on the Canadian Loan of $0.2 billion; (7) net payments on the program announced in March 2009 by the UST to provide financial assistance to automotive suppliers (Receivables Program) of $0.1 billion; and (8) preferred dividend payments on our Series A Preferred Stock of $0.1 billion.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM had positive cash flows from continuing financing activities of $44.2 billion primarily due to: (1) proceeds from the DIP Facility of $33.3 billion; (2) proceeds from the UST Loan Facility and UST GMACAlly Financial Loan of $16.6 billion; (3) proceeds from the EDC Loan Facility of $2.4 billion; (4) proceeds from the German Facility of $1.0 billion; (5) proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $0.3 billion; (6) proceeds from the Receivables Program of $0.3 billion; partially offset by (7) payments on long-termother debt of $6.1 billion; (8) a net decrease in short-term debt of $2.4 billion; and (9) cash of $1.2 billion MLC retained as part of the 363 Sale.

In the year ended December 31, 2008 Old GM had positive cash flows from continuing financing activities of $3.8 billion compared to negative cash flows from continuing financing activities of $5.6 billion in the year ended 2007. The increase in cash flows from continuing financing activities of $9.4 billionprimarily related to: (1) borrowings on available creditdebt facilities of $4.5 billion and$5.9 billion; (2) borrowing on the UST Loan Facility of $4.0 billion; (2) a decrease in cash dividends paid of $0.3 billion; and partially offset by (3) an increasea net decrease in short-term debt of $4.1 billion; (4) debt repayments of $1.7 billion; and (5) dividend payments on long-term debtOld GM common stock of $0.3 billion.

Net Asset (Debt)Liquid Assets

Management believes the use of net liquid assets provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our liquidity. We believe net liquid assets is useful in allowing for greater transparency of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making to assist in identifying resources available to meet cash requirements. Our calculation of net liquid assets may not be completely comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences between companies in the method of calculation. As a result, the use of net liquid assets has limitations and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, other measures such as Cash and cash equivalents and Debt. Due to these limitations, net liquid assets is used as a supplement to U.S. GAAP measures.

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The following table summarizes net asset (debt)liquid assets balances (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
   December 31,
2010
 December 31,
2009
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $22,679     $14,053    $21,061   $22,679  

Marketable securities

   134      141     5,555    134  

UST credit agreement escrow and HCT escrow

   13,430        

UST Credit Agreement escrow and HCT escrow

   1,008    13,430  
       

Total liquid assets

   27,624    36,243  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

   (10,221    (16,920   (1,616  (10,221

Long-term debt

   (5,562    (29,018   (3,014  (5,562
                

Net asset (debt)

  $20,460     $(31,744

Net liquid assets

  $22,994   $20,460  
                

Total liquid assets of $27.6 billion exceeded our debt balances by $23.0 billion at December 31, 2010. The net liquid asset balance of $23.0 billion at December 31, 2010 represented an increase of $2.5 billion compared to a net liquid assets balance of $20.5 billion at December 31, 2009. The change was due to an increase of $5.4 billion in Marketable securities and a decrease of $11.2 billion in Short-term and Long-term debt, partially offset by a reduction of $12.4 billion in the UST Credit Agreement and the HCT escrow balances and a reduction of $1.6 billion in Cash and cash equivalents. The decrease in Short-term and Long-term debt primarily related to: (1) repayment in full of the UST Loans of $5.7 billion; (2) repayment in full of the VEBA Notes (together with accrued interest thereon)of $2.8 billion; (3) repayment in full of the Canadian Loan of $1.3 billion; (4) repayment in full of the GM Daewoo revolving credit facility of $1.2 billion; and (5) repayment in full of the loans related to the Receivables Program of $0.2 billion.

Other Liquidity Issues

Receivables Program

In March 2009 the UST announced that it would provide up to $5.0 billion in financial assistance to automotive suppliers by guaranteeing or purchasing certain of the receivables payable by Old GM (Receivables Program).and Chrysler LLC. The Receivables Program was to be funded by a loan facility of up to $2.5 billion provided by the UST and by capital contributions from us up to $125 million. In connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed the obligation of the Receivables Program. In December 2009 we announced the termination of the Receivables Program, in accordance with its terms, effective in April 2010. At December 31, 2009 our equity contributions were $55 million and the UST had outstanding loans of $150 million to the Receivables Program. We do not anticipate making any additional equity contributions.In March 2010 we repaid these loans in full. The Receivables Program was terminated in accordance with its terms in April 2010. Upon termination, we shared residual capital of $25 million in the program equally with the UST and paid a termination fee of $44 million.

GMAC currently finances our vehicles while they are in-transit to dealers in a number of markets including the U.S. In the event GMAC significantly limits or ceases to finance in-transit vehicles, our liquidity will be adversely affected.Loan Commitments

We have assumed $100 million of certainextended loan commitments which Old GM had provided to affiliated companies and critical business partners, and we have subsequently extended an additional $600 million of loan commitments.partners. These commitments can be triggered under certain conditions and expire in the years 2010,ranging from 2011 andto 2014. At December 31, 20092010 we had a total commitment of $700$600 million outstanding with no amounts loaned.

Status of Credit Ratings

We have been assigned initial ratings by four independent credit rating agencies: Dominion Bond Rating Services (DBRS), Fitch Ratings (Fitch), Moody’s Investor Service (Moody’s), and Standard & Poor’s (S&P). The ratings indicate the agencies’ assessment of a company’s creditworthiness such as its ability to timely pay principal and interest on debt securities, dividends on preferred securities and other contractual obligations. Lower credit ratings generally represent higher borrowing costs and reduced access to capital markets for a company. The agencies consider a number of business and financial factors when determining ratings including, but not limited to, our competitive position, sustainability of our profits and cash flows, our balance sheet and liquidity profile and our ability to meet obligations under adverse economic scenarios.

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DBRS, Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P currently rate our corporate credit at non-investment grade. The UST Credit Agreementfollowing table summarizes our credit ratings at February 15, 2011:

Rating Agency

CorporateSecured Revolving
Credit Facility
Senior
Unsecured
Outlook

DBRS 

BBBBB (low)N/AStable

Fitch

BB-BB+N/AStable

Moody’s

Ba2Baa3N/AStable

S&P

BB-BB+N/APositive

Rating actions taken by each of the credit rating agencies from October 6, 2010 through February 15, 2011 were as follows:

DBRS: October 2010 — Assigned an initial Corporate rating of BB and a rating of BBB (low) to our secured revolving credit facility.

Fitch: October 2010 — Assigned an initial Corporate rating of BB- (affirmed in November 2010) and a rating of BB+ to our secured revolving credit facility.

Moody’s: October 2010 — Assigned an initial Corporate rating of Ba2 and assigned a rating of Baa3 to our secured revolving credit facility.

S&P: October 2010 — Assigned an initial Corporate rating of BB- and a rating of BB+ to our secured revolving credit facility. February 2011 — Outlook revised to positive from stable.

The initial ratings assigned by the VEBA Note Agreement contain restrictions onagencies are an important step towards our objective to attain an investment grade credit rating over the long-term by maintaining a strong balance sheet and reducing financial leverage.

Series A Preferred Stock

Beginning December 31, 2014 we will be permitted to redeem, in whole or in part, the shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding, at a redemption price per share equal to $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, subject to limited exceptions. As a practical matter, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness secured by a first-priority lien on certainredeem any portion of this $6.9 billion face amount in Series A Preferred Stock will depend upon our assets. The following summarizes the restrictions to incur additional indebtedness (with certain exceptions):having sufficient liquidity.

Automotive Financing

Secured indebtedness entered into after July 10, 2009 is limited to $6.0 billion, provided that the aggregate amountLiquidity Overview

GM Financial’s primary sources of commitmentscash are finance charge income, servicing fees, distributions from securitization trusts, borrowings under any secured revolving credit facilities, shall not exceed $4.0 billion. Secured indebtedness exceeding these amounts is subjecttransfers of finance receivables to an incurrence test under which total debt divided by 12 month trailing EBITDA cannot exceed 3:1trusts in securitization transactions and also triggers repaymentscollections, recoveries on finance receivables and net proceeds from senior notes and convertible senior notes transactions. GM Financial’s primary uses of 50%cash are purchases of the amount borrowed;

Unsecured indebtedness entered into after July 10, 2009 is limited to $1.0 billion and triggers repayments of 50% of the amount borrowed. Unsecured indebtedness in excess of the $1.0 billion is subject to the incurrence test previously described; and

The aggregate principal amount of capital lease obligations and purchase money indebtedness shall not exceed $2.0 billion.

The UST Credit Agreement, the VEBA Note Agreement and the Canadian Loan Agreement contain various events of default (including cross-default provisions) that entitle the lenders to accelerate thefinance receivables, repayment of credit facilities, securitization notes payable and other indebtedness, funding credit enhancement requirements for securitization transactions and credit facilities, repurchases of unsecured debt and operating expenses.

GM Financial used cash of $0.9 billion for the loans uponpurchase of finance receivables in the occurrence and continuation of an event of default.

The negative covenants of the Canadian Loan Agreementthree months ended December 31, 2010. Generally, these purchases are substantially similar to the negative covenants under the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement, as applicable to GMCL and the Subsidiary Guarantors, and also require GMCL to maintain certain minimum levels of unrestrictedfunded initially utilizing cash and cash equivalentsborrowings under credit facilities and address specific requirements with respect to pension and compensation matters.subsequently funded in securitization transactions.

Several of our loan facilities include clauses that may be breached by a change in control, a bankruptcy or failure to maintain certain financial metric limits. The Chapter 11 proceedings and the change in control as a result of the 363 Sale triggered technical defaults in certain loans for which we have assumed the obligation. A potential breach in another loan was addressed before default with a waiver we obtained from the lender subject to renegotiation of the terms of the facility. We successfully concluded the renegotiation of these terms in September 2009. In October 2009 we repaid one of the loans in the amount of $17 million as a remedy to the default. The total amount of the two remaining loan facilities in technical default for these reasons at December 31, 2009 was $206 million. We continue to negotiate with the lenders to obtain waivers or reach settlements to cure these defaults. We have classified these loans as short-term debt at December 31, 2009.

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Two of our loan facilities had financial covenant violations at December 31, 2009 related to exceeding financial ratios limiting the amount of debt held by the subsidiaries. One of these violations was cured within the 30 day cure period through the combination of an equity injection and the capitalization of intercompany loans. The $72 million loan related to our powertrain subsidiary in Italy remains in default and we continue negotiations with its lenders to cure the default.

Covenants in our UST Credit Agreement, VEBA Note Agreement, Canadian Loan Agreement and other agreements require us to provide our consolidated financial statements by March 31, 2010. We received waivers of this requirement for the agreements with the UST, New VEBA and EDC. We also provided notice to and requested waivers related to three lease facilities. The filing of our 2009 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2009 within the automatic 90 day cure period will satisfy the requirements under these lease facility agreements.

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Available Liquidity

The following table summarizes GM Financial’s available liquidity (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $195  

Borrowing capacity on unpledged eligible receivables

   272  
     

Total liquidity

  $467  
     

Credit Facilities

In the normal course of business, in addition to using available cash, GM Financial pledges receivables to and borrows under credit facilities to fund operations and repays these borrowings as appropriate under GM Financial’s cash management strategy. The following table summarizes credit facilities at December 31, 2010 (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Facility Amount   Advances Outstanding 

Syndicated warehouse facility (a)

  $1,300    $278  

Medium-term note facility (b)

     490  

Bank funding facilities (c)

     64  
       

Total

    $832  
       

(a)In February 2011 GM Financial extended the maturity date of the syndicated warehouse facility to May 2012 and increased the borrowing capacity to $2.0 billion from $1.3 billion.

(b)The revolving period under this facility has ended and the outstanding debt balance will be repaid over time based on the amortization of the receivables pledged until October 2016 when any remaining amount outstanding will be due and payable.

(c)The revolving period under this facility has ended and the outstanding debt balance under the bank funding facilities are secured by asset-backed securities of $65 million.

GM Financial is required to hold certain funds in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under the credit facilities and securitization notes payable. GM Financial’s funding agreements contain various covenants requiring minimum financial ratios, asset quality and portfolio performance ratios (portfolio net loss and delinquency ratios, and pool level cumulative net loss ratios) as well as limits on deferment levels. Failure to meet any of these covenants could result in an event of default under these agreements. If an event of default occurs under these agreements, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under these agreements to be immediately due and payable, enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements or, with respect to the syndicated warehouse facility, restrict GM Financial’s ability to obtain additional borrowings.

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Non-Cash Charges (Gains)

The following table summarizes significant non-cash charges (gains) (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 Year Ended
December 31, 2007
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Impairment charges related to investment in GMAC Common Membership Interests

  $   $   $7,099   $

Impairment charges related to investment in GMAC common stock

   270            

Impairment charges related to investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests

           1,001    

Impairment charges related to investment in Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

  $   $     $   $7,099  

Impairment charges related to investment in Ally Financial common stock

       270            

Impairment charges related to investment in Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests

                 1,001  

Net curtailment gain related to finalization of the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement

           (4,901                   (4,901

Net contingent Adjustment Shares issuable to MLC

   (162  162            

Salaried post-65 healthcare settlement

           1,704                     1,704  

Impairment charges related to equipment on operating leases

   18    63    759    134   49    18      63    759  

Impairment charges related to long-lived assets

   2    566    1,010    259   240    2      566    1,010  

Impairment charges related to investments in equity and cost method investments

   4    28    119           4      28    119  

Other than temporary impairments charges related to debt and equity securities

       11    62    72             11    62  

Impairment charges related to goodwill

           610                     610  

Change in amortization period for pension prior service costs

               1,561

Gain on the acquisition of GMS

   (66              

UAW OPEB healthcare settlement

   2,571                   2,571            

CAW settlement

           340                     340  

Loss (gain) on secured debt extinguishment

       (906      

Loss on extinguishment of UST GMAC Loan

       1,994        

Gain on conversion of UST GMAC Loan

       (2,477      

Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt

             (906    

Loss on extinguishment of UST Ally Financial Loan

             1,994      

Gain on conversion of UST Ally Financial Loan

             (2,477    

Reorganization gains, net

       (128,563                   (128,563    

Valuation allowances against deferred tax assets

       (751  1,450    37,770

Valuation allowances against deferred tax assets (a)

   (63  (63    (751  1,450  
                            

Total significant non-cash charges

  $2,865   $(130,035 $9,253   $39,796

Total significant non-cash charges (gains)

  $(2 $2,964     $(130,035 $9,253  
                            

(a)Amounts exclude changes related to income tax expense (benefit) in jurisdictions with a full valuation allowance throughout the period. Refer to Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Contributions

Plans covering eligible U.S. salaried employees hired prior to January 2001 and hourly employees hired prior to October 15, 2007 generally provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service as well as supplemental benefits for employees who retire with 30 years of service before normal retirement age. Salaried and hourly employees hired after these dates participate in defined contribution or cash balance plans. Our and Old GM’s policy for qualified defined benefit pension plans is to contribute annually not less than the minimum required by applicable law and regulation, or to directly pay benefit payments where appropriate. At December 31, 20092010 all legal funding requirements had been met.

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The following table summarizes contributions made to the defined benefit pension plans or direct payments (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9,
2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

U.S. hourly and salaried

  $   $  $  $  $4,000    $     $    $  

Other U.S.

   31    57   90   89   95     31      57     90  

Non-U.S.

   4,287    529   977   848   777     4,287      529     977  
                              

Total contributions

  $4,318   $586  $1,067  $937  $4,872    $4,318     $586    $1,067  
                              

In 2010, we do not have any contributions due to our qualified plans. We are currently considering makingmade a discretionaryvoluntary contribution to our U.S. hourly and salaried defined benefit pension plans of cash of $4.0 billion in December 2010 and 61 million shares of our common stock valued at $2.2 billion for funding purposes in January 2011. The contributed shares qualify as a plan to offset the effect of the increase to the projected benefit obligation (PBO) resulting from the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements being triggeredasset for funding purposes immediately, and to reduce the projected future cash funding requirements. Wewill qualify as a plan asset for accounting purposes when certain restrictions are currently evaluating the amount, timing and form of assets that may be contributed. We expect to contribute or pay benefits of $95 million to our other U.S. pension plan and $355 million to our non-U.S. pension plansremoved, which is expected in the year ended 2010.2011.

The following table summarizes the fundedunderfunded status of pension plans (dollars in billions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor 
  December 31,    December 31,   Successor 
  2009    2008   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

U.S. hourly and salaried

  $(16.2   $(12.4  $11.5    $16.2  

U.S. nonqualified

   (0.9    (1.2   0.9     0.9  
                 

Total U.S. pension plans

   (17.1    (13.6   12.4     17.1  

Non-U.S.

   (10.3    (11.9   9.8     10.3  
                 

Total funded (underfunded)

  $(27.4   $(25.5

Total underfunded

  $22.2    $27.4  
                 

On a U.S. GAAP basis, the U.S. pension plans were underfunded by $12.4 billion and $17.1 billion at December 31, 20092010 and underfunded by $19.5 billion at July 10, 2009. The change in funded status was primarily attributable to the actual return on plan assets of $9.9$11.6 billion and contributions of $4.1 billion, partially offset by actuarial losses primarily attributable to discount rate decreases of $3.1$5.3 billion and service and interest costs of $2.8 billion and $1.4 billion principally related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements. $5.7 billion.

On a U.S. GAAP basis, the non-U.S. pension plans were underfunded by $9.8 billion and $10.3 billion at December 31, 20092010 and underfunded by $12.7 billion at July 10, 2009. The change in funded status was primarily attributable toto: (1) actual return on plan assets of $1.2 billion; (2) employer contributions and benefit payments of $4.3 billion$0.8 billion; (3) net favorable foreign currency translations of $0.3 billion; partially offset by actuarial losses of $1.6 billion in PBO and net detrimental exchange rate movements of $0.7 billion.

On a U.S. GAAP basis, the U.S. pension plans were underfunded by $18.3 billion at July 9, 2009 and underfunded by $13.6 billion at December 31, 2008. The change in funded status was primarily attributable to(4) service and interest costs of $3.3 billion, curtailments, settlements$1.6 billion; and (5) actuarial losses and other increases to the PBO of $1.6 billion and an actual loss on plan assets of $0.2 billion offset by actuarial gains of $0.3 billion. On a U.S. GAAP basis, the non-U.S. pension plans were underfunded by $12.7 billion at July 9, 2009 and underfunded by $11.9 billion at December 31, 2008. The change in funded status was primarily attributable to actuarial losses of $1.0 billion in PBO offset by the effect of negative plan amendments of $0.6 billion.

Hourly and salaried OPEB plans provide postretirement life insurance to most U.S. retirees and eligible dependents and postretirement health coverage to some U.S. retirees and eligible dependents. Certain of the non-U.S. subsidiaries have postretirement benefit plans, although most participants are covered by government sponsored or administered programs.

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The following table summarizes the fundedunderfunded status of OPEB plans (dollars in billions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008
 

U.S. OPEB plans

  $(5.8   $(30.0

Non-U.S. OPEB plans

   (3.8    (2.9
           

Total funded (underfunded)

  $(9.6   $(32.9
           
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

U.S. OPEB plans

  $5.7    $5.8  

Non-U.S. OPEB plans.

   4.2     3.8  
          

Total underfunded

  $9.9    $9.6  
          

In 2008 Old GM withdrew a total of $1.4 billion from the VEBA plan assets for reimbursement of retiree healthcare and life insurance benefits provided to eligible plan participants, which liquidated this VEBA except for those assets to be transferred to the UAW as part of the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement.

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The following table summarizes net benefit payments we expectexpected to pay,be paid in the future, which reflectinclude assumptions related to estimated future employee services, as appropriate,service, but does not reflect the effect of the 2009 CAW Agreement which includes terms of anprovides for our independent HCT (dollars in millions):

 

  Years Ended December 31,  Successor 
  Pension Benefits(a)  Other Benefits  Years Ended December 31, 
  U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans  U.S. Plans(b)  Non-U.S. Plans  Pension Benefits(a)   Other Benefits 

2010

  $9,321  $1,414  $489  $177
  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans   U.S. Plans(b)   Non-U.S. Plans 

2011

  $8,976  $1,419  $451  $185  $8,765    $1,460    $451    $189  

2012

  $8,533  $1,440  $427  $193  $8,463    $1,461    $427    $199  

2013

  $8,247  $1,461  $407  $201  $8,186    $1,480    $407    $209  

2014

  $8,013  $1,486  $390  $210  $7,999    $1,513    $391    $220  

2015 – 2019

  $37,049  $7,674  $1,801  $1,169

2015

  $7,855    $1,534    $379    $231  

2016-2020

  $36,033    $7,889    $1,796    $1,287  

 

(a)Benefits for most U.S. pension plans and certain non-U.S. pension plans are paid out of plan assets rather than our cash and cash equivalents.

 

(b)Benefit payments presented in this table reflect the effect of the implementation of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement, which releases us from UAW retiree healthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Off-balanceWe do not currently utilize off balance sheet arrangements are used where the economicssecuritization arrangements. All trade or financing receivables and sound business principles warrant their use. The principal use of off-balance sheet arrangements occurs in connection with the securitization and sale of financial assets and leases.

Trade receivablerelated obligations subject to securitization programs are utilized in Europe. The banks and factoring companies had a beneficial interest of $8 million and $11 million in the participating pool of trade receivablesrecorded on our consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 20092010 and December 31, 2008.2009.

Old GM participated in a trade receivables securitization program that expired in September 2008 and was not renewed. As part of this program, Old GM sold receivables to a wholly-owned bankruptcy-remote SPE. The SPE was a separate legal entity that assumed the risks and rewards of ownership of those receivables. Receivables were sold under the program at fair value and were excluded from Old GM’s consolidated balance sheet. The banks and the bank conduits had no beneficial interest in the eligible pool of receivables at December 31, 2008. Old GM did not have a retained interest in the receivables sold, but performed collection and administrative functions. The gross amount of proceeds received from the sale of receivables under this program was $1.6 billion in the year ended 2008.

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Guarantees Provided to Third Parties

We have provided guarantees related to the residual value of operating leases, certain suppliers’ commitments, certain product warranty and recallproduct-related claims and commercial loans made by GMACAlly Financial and outstanding with certain third parties excluding vehicle repurchase obligations, residual support and risk sharing related to GMAC.Ally Financial. The maximum potential obligation under these commitments is $842was $581 million at December 31, 2010. The maximum potential obligation under these commitments was $1.0 billion at December 31, 2009. This amount includes a guarantee provided to GMAC in Brazil in connection with dealer floor plan financing, which is secured by an interest in $127 million certificates of deposit purchased from GMAC to which we have title.

In May 2009 Old GM and GMACAlly Financial agreed to expand repurchase obligations for GMACAlly Financial financed inventory at certain dealers in Europe, Asia, Brazil and Mexico. In November 2008 Old GM and GMACAlly Financial agreed to expand repurchase obligations for GMACAlly Financial financed inventory at certain dealers in the United States and Canada. Our current agreement with GMACAlly Financial requires the repurchase of GMACAlly Financial financed inventory invoiced to dealers after September 1, 2008, with limited exclusions, in the event of a qualifying voluntary or involuntary termination of the dealer’s sales and service agreement. Repurchase obligations exclude vehicles which are damaged, have excessive mileage or have been altered. The repurchase obligation ended in August 2009 for vehicles invoiced through August 2008 ends in August 2010 for vehicles invoiced through August 2009, and endends in August 2011 for vehicles invoiced through August 2010.2010 and ends in August 2012 for vehicles invoiced through August 2011.

The maximum potential amount of future payments required to be made to GMACAlly Financial under this guarantee would be based on the repurchase value of total eligible vehicles financed by GMACAlly Financial in dealer stock and is estimated to be $14.1$18.8 billion at December 31, 2010. This amount was estimated to be $14.2 billion at December 31, 2009. If vehicles are required to be repurchased under this arrangement, the total exposure would be reduced to the extent vehicles are able to be resold to another dealer or at auction. The fair value of the guarantee was $21 million and $46 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009 which considers the likelihood of dealers terminating and estimated the loss exposure for the ultimate disposition of vehicles.

Refer to Note 21Notes 22 and 32 to theour consolidated financial statements for additional information on guarantees we have provided.

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Contractual Obligations and Other Long-Term Liabilities

We have the following minimum commitments under contractual obligations, including purchase obligations. A purchase obligation is defined as an agreement to purchase goods or services that is enforceable and legally binding on us and that specifies all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum, or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Other long-term liabilities are defined as long-term liabilities that are recorded on our consolidated balance sheet. Based on this definition, the following table includes only those contracts which include fixed or minimum obligations. The majority of our purchases are not included in the table as they are made under purchase orders which are requirements based and accordingly do not specify minimum quantities.

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The following table summarizes aggregated information about our outstanding contractual obligations and other long-term liabilities at December 31, 20092010 (dollars in millions):

 

  Payments Due by Period  Payments Due by Period 
  2010  2011-2012  2013-2014  2015 and after  Total  2011   2012-2013   2014-2015   2016
and after
   Total 

Debt (a)

  $10,062  $963  $787  $4,986  $16,798

Automotive debt (a)

  $1,488    $1,014    $160    $3,209    $5,871  

Automotive Financing debt (b)

   3,495     2,658     766          6,919  

Capital lease obligations

   173   127   75   334   709   127     138     99     297     661  

Interest payments (b)

   550   357   1,225   1,483   3,615

Operating lease obligations

   467   569   351   326   1,713

Automotive interest payments (c)

   169     280     308     683     1,440  

Automotive Financing interest payments (d)

   175     146     40     1     362  

Postretirement benefits (c)(e)

   469     164               633  

Contractual commitments for capital expenditures

   988   67         1,055   1,165     2               1,167  

Postretirement benefits (c)(e)

   478   611         1,089

Operating lease obligations (f)

   460     609     401     492     1,962  

Other contractual commitments:

                    

Material

   969   1,353   159   55   2,536   1,071     1,541     322     73     3,007  

Information technology

   806   91   55      952   956     156     16          1,128  

Marketing

   718   197   115   52   1,082   761     393     200     136     1,490  

Facilities

   264   230   32   3   529   146     151     65     10     372  

Transportation

   118   44   4      166

Rental car repurchases

   3,195            3,195   4,309                    4,309  

Policy, product warranty and recall campaigns liability

   3,117   3,212   818   202   7,349   2,884     3,151     790     206     7,031  

Other

   11   10   7      28   87     33               120  
                                   

Total contractual commitments (d)(e)

  $21,916  $7,831  $3,628  $7,441  $40,816

Total contractual commitments (g) (h) (i)

  $17,762    $10,436    $3,167    $5,107    $36,472  
                                   

Non-contractual postretirement benefits (f)

  $196  $645  $1,209  $18,512  $20,562

Non-contractual postretirement benefits (j)

  $171    $1,078    $1,221    $21,182    $23,652  

 

(a)Projected future payments on lines of credit were based on outstanding amounts drawn at December 31, 2009.2010.

 

(b)GM Financial credit facilities and securitization notes payable have been classified based on expected payoff date. Senior notes and convertible senior notes principal amounts have been classified based on maturity date.

(c)Amounts include Automotive interest payments based on contractual terms and current interest rates on our debt and capital lease obligations. InterestAutomotive interest payments based on variable interest rates were determined using the current interest rate in effect at December 31, 2009.2010.

 

(c)(d)GM Financial interest payments are calculated based on LIBOR plus the respective credit spreads and specified fees associated with the medium-term note facility and the syndicated warehouse facility, the coupon rate for the senior notes and convertible senior notes and a fixed rate of interest for securitization notes payable. GM Financial interest payments on the floating rate tranches of the securitization notes payable were converted to a fixed rate based on the floating rate plus any expected hedge payments.

(e)Amounts include other postretirement benefit payments under the current U.S. contractual labor agreements for 2010 and 2011 and Canada labor agreements for 2010 through 2012. Post-2009,2012 and 2013. Amounts do not include pension funding obligations, which are discussed below under the UAW hourly medical plan cash payments are capped at the contribution to the New VEBA.caption “Required Pension Funding Obligations.”

 

(d)(f)Amounts include operating lease obligations for both Automotive and Automotive Financing. Automotive is included net of sublease income.

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(g)Future payments in local currency amounts were translated into U.S. Dollars using the balance sheet spot rate at December 31, 2009.2010.

 

(e)(h)Amounts do not include future cash payments for long-term purchase obligations and other accrued expenditures (unless specifically listed in the table above) which were recorded in Accounts payable or Accrued expensesliabilities at December 31, 2009.2010.

 

(f)(i)Amounts exclude the future annual contingent obligations of Euro 265 million in the years 2011 to 2014 related to our Opel/Vauxhall restructuring plan.

(j)Amount includes all expected future payments for both current and expected future service at December 31, 20092010 for other postretirement benefit obligations for salaried employees and hourly other postretirement benefit obligations extending beyond the current North American union contract agreements. Amounts do not include pension funding obligations, which are discussed below under the caption “Required Pension Funding Obligations.”

In connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed certain but not all of Old GM’s contractual obligations at July 10, 2009. However, we did not assume certain other leases held directly by Old GM in connection with the 363 Sale. We are currently engaged in negotiations with the lessors of certain of these leases. In exchange for consideration, MLC has agreed to let us use real estate and equipment covered by these leases until negotiations conclude with the lessors.

The table above does not reflect unrecognized tax benefits of $5.4$5.2 billion due to the high degree of uncertainty regarding the future cash outflows associated with these amounts. ReferWe expect to Note 22 to the consolidated financial statementssettle a contested income tax matter in GMSA for additional discussioncash of unrecognized tax benefits.$0.2 billion in 2011.

The table above also does not reflect certain contingent loan and funding commitments that we have made. In connectionmade with the DMDA, we established a secured delayed draw term loan facility for New Delphi in October 2009suppliers, other third parties and committed to provide loans of

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up to $500 million. We have not provided any amounts to New Delphi under the secured delayed draw term loan facility atcertain joint ventures. At December 31, 2009. In September 20092010 we entered into a new agreement with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (American Axle), in which we provided American Axle with a cash paymenthad commitments of $110 million and a second lien term loan facility of up$0.6 billion under these arrangements that were undrawn.

Required Pension Funding Obligations

We do not have any required contributions due to $100 million in exchange for warrants to purchase 4 million shares of American Axle’s common stock. Additional warrants will be granted if amounts are drawn on the second lien term loan facility.

In August 2007 Old GM completed the sale of the commercial and military operations of its Allison business, formerly a division of Old GM’s Powertrain Operations. As part of the transaction, Old GM entered into an agreement, which we assumed in the 363 Sale, with the buyers of Allison whereby Old GM may provide the new parent company of Allison with contingent financing of up to $100 million. This commitment expires on December 31, 2010.

The combined U.S. pension plans were underfunded under U.S. GAAP by $17.1 billion at December 31, 2009. There is no expected required funding for our U.S. hourly and salaried pensionqualified plans during 2010 through 2012.in 2011. The next pension funding valuation dateto be prepared based on the requirements of the Pension Protection Act (PPA)PPA of 2006 wouldwill be as of October 1, 2010. At that time, basedBased on the PPA, we have the option to select a discountfunding interest rate for the valuation based on either the Full Yield Curve method or the 3-Segment method, both of which are considered to be acceptable methods. The PPA also provides the flexibility of selecting a 3-Segment rate up to the preceding five months from the valuation date of October 1, 2010, i.e., the 3-Segment rate at May 31, 2010. Therefore, for a hypothetical funding valuation at December 31, 2010 we have assumed the 3-Segment rate at May 31, 2010 as the base for funding interest rate that we could use for the actual funding valuation. Since this hypothetical election does not limit us to only using the 3-Segment rate beyond 2010, we have assumed that we retain the flexibility of selecting a funding interest rate based on either the Full Yield Curve method or the 3-Segment method. A hypothetical funding valuation at December 31, 20092010 using the 3-Segment rate at May 31, 2010 for plan year beginning October 1, 2010 funding valuation, and assuming the December 31, 2010 Full Yield Curve discountfunding interest rate at that time and for all future funding valuations projects contributions of $2.5 billion, $4.6$2.3 billion, and $4.8 billion in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and additional contributions may be required thereafter. Alternatively, if the 3-Segment discount rate were used for the hypothetical valuation, no pension funding contributions until a contribution of $3.3$1.2 billion in 2015 are required, and additional2016.

Alternatively, a hypothetical funding valuation at December 31, 2010 using the 3-Segment rate at May 31, 2010 for plan year beginning October 1, 2010 funding valuation and assuming the December 31, 2010 3-Segment interest rate for all future valuation projects contributions may be required thereafter. of $0.3 billion in 2016.

In both cases, we have assumed that the pension plans earn the expected return of 8.5%8.0% in the future. In addition to the discountfuture and no changes in funding rates. U.S. pension funding interest rate and rate of return on assets rate sensitivity are shown below, assuming the 3-segment rate at May 31, 2010 for plan year beginning on October 1, 2010 funding valuation and the full yield curve interest rate for all future valuations (in billions):

   Funding Interest Rate Sensitivity Table   Estimated
Return  on
Assets–7% - 100
basis point
decrease
 
  50 basis
point increase
   25 basis
point increase
   Base Line   25 basis
point decrease
   50 basis
point decrease
   

2011

  $    $    $    $    $    $  

2012

  $    $    $    $    $    $  

2013

  $    $    $    $    $    $  

2014

  $    $    $    $    $0.5    $  

2015

  $    $0.7    $2.3    $4.0    $5.1    $3.1  

2016

  $0.7    $1.5    $1.2    $1.0    $0.8    $2.9  

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In January 2011 we completed the previously announced voluntary contribution of 61 million shares of our common stock to our U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, valued at $2.2 billion for funding purposes. This was a voluntary contribution and the amount is reflected in the plan assets used to project the future required contributions could be affected by various other factors includingabove since the effectcontributed shares qualify as a plan asset for funding purposes immediately. The contributed shares will qualify as a plan asset for accounting purposes when certain transfer restrictions are removed, which is expected in 2011.

The hypothetical valuations do not consider the potential election of any legislative changes. relief provisions that are available to us under the Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA) for 2010 and 2011 plan year valuations.

We are currently considering making a discretionary contributionexpect to thecontribute $95 million to our U.S. Hourly Defined Benefit Pension Plan. This discretionary contribution is being considerednon-qualified plans and $740 million to mitigate the effect of the increase to the PBO of the U.S. Hourly Defined Benefit Pension Plan resulting from the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements being triggered as well as to possibly reduce the projected future cash funding requirements.our non-U.S. pension plans in 2011.

Fair Value Measurements

In January 2008 Old GM adopted ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” for financial assets and financial liabilities, which addresses aspects of fair value accounting. Refer to Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the effects of this adoption. In January 2009 Old GM adopted ASC 820-10 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities. Refer to Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the effects this adoption.

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring BasisAutomotive

At December 31, 2009 we used Level 3, or significant unobservable inputs, to measure $33 million (or 0.1%) of the total assets that we measured at fair value, and $705 million (or 98.7%) of the total liabilities (all of which were derivative liabilities) that we measured at fair value.

At December 31, 2008 Old GM used Level 3, or significant unobservable inputs, to measure $70 million (or 1.2%) of the total assets that it measured at fair value, and $2.3 billion (or 65.8%) of the total liabilities (all of which were derivative liabilities) that it measured at fair value.

Significant2010 assets and liabilities classified asin Level 3 were not significant. Prior to the three months ended December 31, 2010 significant assets and liabilities classified in Level 3, with the related Level 3 inputs, arewere as follows:

 

Foreign currency derivatives — Level 3 inputs used to determine the fair value of foreign currency derivative liabilities include the appropriate credit spread to measure our nonperformance risk. Given our nonperformance risk iswas not observable through thea liquid credit default swap market we based this measurement on an analysis of comparable industrial companies to determine the appropriate credit spread which would be applied to us and Old GM by market participants in each period.

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Other derivative instruments — Other derivative instruments include warrants Old GM issued to the UST. Level 3 inputs used to determine fair value include option pricing models which include estimated volatility, discount rates, and dividend yields.

Mortgage-backed and other securities — Prior to June 30, 2009 Level 3 inputs used to determine fair value include estimated prepayment and default rates on the underlying portfolio which are embedded in a proprietary discounted cash flow projection model.

Commodity derivatives — Commodity derivatives include purchase contracts from various suppliers that are gross settled in the physical commodity. Level 3 inputs used to determine fair value include estimated projected selling prices, quantities purchased and counterparty credit ratings, which are then discounted to the expected cash flow.

Transfers In and/or Out of Level 3

At June 30, 2009 Old GM’s mortgage- and asset-backed securities were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 as the significant inputs used to measure fair value and quoted prices for similar instruments were determined to be observable in an active market.

For periods presented after June 1, 2009 nonperformance risk for us and Old GM was not observable through the credit default swap market as a result of the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the lack of traded instruments for us after emergence. As a result, foreign currency derivatives with a fair market value of $1.6 billion were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3. Our nonperformance risk remains not directly observable through the credit default swap market at December 31, 2009 and accordingly the derivative contracts for certain foreign subsidiaries remain classified in Level 3.

participants. In the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2009 Old GM2010 we incorporated our published credit agency ratings into our credit rating conclusions. In the three months ended December 31, 2010 we determined the credit profile of certain foreign subsidiaries was equivalent to Old GM’sthat our nonperformance risk which was observable throughno longer represents a significant input in the credit default swap market and bond market based on prices for recent trades. Accordingly, foreign currency derivatives with a fair valuedetermination of $2.1 billion were transferred from Level 3 into Level 2.

In December 2008 Old GM transferred foreign currency derivatives with a fair value of $2.1 billion from Level 2 to Level 3. These derivatives relate to certain of Old GM’s foreign consolidated subsidiaries where Old GM was not able to determine observable credit ratings. At December 31, 2008 the fair value of theseour foreign currency derivative contracts was estimated based on the credit rating of comparable local companies with similar credit profiles and observable credit ratings together with internal bank credit ratings obtained from the subsidiary’s lenders. Priorliabilities. We have transferred these liabilities to December 31, 2008, these derivatives were valued based on Old GM’s credit rating which was observable through the credit default swap market. In the year ended 2008 we recorded a loss of $775 million related to these derivatives. These losses were excluded from the Level 3 reconciliation as the transfer occurred on December 31, 2008.2.

Refer to Notes 2021 and 2324 to the condensedour consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the use of fair value measurements.

Level 3 Assets and Liabilities

At December 31, 2010 we used Level 3 inputs to measure net liabilities of $14 million (or less than 0.1%) of our total liabilities. These net liabilities included $10 million (or less than 0.1%) of the total assets, and $24 million (or 16.4%) of the total liabilities that we measured at fair value.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs decreased $658 million from a net liability of $672 million to a net liability of $14 million. This reduction was primarily due to unrealized and realized gains on derivatives, the settlement of derivative positions according to their terms and maturities and the reclassification of outstanding derivative contracts from Level 3 to Level 2 during the three months ended December 31, 2010.

At December 31, 2010 our nonperformance risk remains unobservable through a liquid credit default swap market. During the three months ended December 31, 2010 we determined that our nonperformance risk no longer represents significant input in the determination of the fair value of our derivatives. The effect of our nonperformance risk in the valuation has been reduced due to the reduction in the remaining duration and magnitude of these net derivative liability positions. In October 2010 we transferred foreign currency derivatives with a fair market value of $183 million from Level 3 to Level 2.

At December 31, 2009 we used Level 3 inputs to measure net liabilities of $672 million (or 0.6%) of our total liabilities. In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009These net liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs decreased from $2.3 billion to $1.4 billion primarily due to unrealized and realized gains on derivatives and the settlementincluded $33 million (or 0.1%) of the UST warrants issued by Old GM. Intotal assets, and $705 million (or 98.7%) of the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 nettotal liabilities (all of which were derivative liabilities) that we measured using Level 3 inputs decreased from $1.4 billion to $672 million primarily due to unrealized and realized gains on and the settlement of derivatives.

At December 31, 2009 net liabilities of $672 million measured using Level 3 inputs were primarily comprised of foreign currency derivatives. Foreign currency derivatives were classified as Level 3 due to an unobservable input which relates to our nonperformance risk. Given our nonperformance risk is not observable through the credit default swap market we based this measurement on an analysis of comparable industrial companies to determine the appropriate credit spread which would be applied to us and Old GM by market participants in each period.at fair value. At December 31, 2009 we also included a nonperformance risk adjustment of $47 million non-performance risk adjustment in the fair

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value measurement of these derivatives which reflects a discount of 6.5% to the fair value before considering our credit risk. We anticipate settling these derivatives at maturity at fair value unadjusted

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For periods presented from June 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009 nonperformance risk for our nonperformance risk. Credit risk adjustments made to a derivative liability reverse as the derivative contract approaches maturity. This effect is accelerated if a contract is settled prior to maturity.

At December 31, 2008us and Old GM used Level 3 inputs to measure net liabilitieswas not observable through a liquid credit default swap market as a result of $2.3 billion (or 1.3%)the Chapter 11 Proceedings and lack of Old GM’s total liabilities. Intraded instruments for us after the year ended 2008 assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs changed from a net asset of $828 million to a net liability of $2.3 billion primarily due to foreign363 Sale. Foreign currency derivatives with a fair market value of $2.1$1.6 billion were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 in December 2008.the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

In the three months ended March 31, 2009 Old GM determined the credit profile of certain foreign subsidiaries was equivalent to Old GM’s nonperformance risk which was observable through the credit default swap market and bond market based on prices for recent trades. Foreign currency derivatives with a fair value of $2.1 billion were transferred from Level 3 into Level 2.

Realized gains and losses related to assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs did not have a material effect on operations, liquidity or capital resources in the year ended December 31, 2010 and the periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, July 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 or inand the year ended December 31, 2008.

Automotive Financing

At December 31, 2010 significant assets and liabilities classified in Level 3, with the related Level 3 inputs, are as follows:

Interest rate swaps – Level 3 inputs are used to determine the fair value of GM Financial’s interest rate swaps because they are not exchange traded but instead traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. The fair value of derivatives is derived using models that primarily use market observable inputs, such as interest rate yield curves and credit curves. The effects of GM Financial’s and the counterparties’ non-performance risk to the derivative trades is considered when measuring the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities.

Refer to Notes 21 and 24 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding fair value measurements.

Dividends

The declaration of any dividend on our common stock is a matter to be acted upon by our Board of Directors in its sole discretion. Since our formation, we have not paid any dividends on our common stock. We have no current plans to pay any dividends on our common stock. Our payment of dividends on our common stock in the future, if any, will be determined by our Board of Directors in its sole discretion out of funds legally available for that purpose and will depend on business conditions, our financial condition, earnings, liquidity and capital requirements, the covenants in our debt instruments, and other factors.

So long as any share of our Series A or B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our common stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends have been paid on our Series A and B Preferred Stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends on our common stock payable solely in shares of our common stock. In addition, the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement containOur secured revolving credit facility contains certain restrictions on our ability to pay dividends, other thansubject to exceptions, such as dividends payable solely in shares of our common stock.

In particular, eachSo long as any share of the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement provides that we may not pay any such dividends on our common stock unless: no default or event of default has occurred under such agreement and is continuing at the time of such payment; and immediately prior to and after giving effect to such dividend, our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 3.00 to 1.00.

The Series A Preferred Stock accrue cumulativeremains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our Series B Preferred Stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends at a rate equal to 9.0% per annum (payable quarterlyhave been paid on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15) if, as and when declared by our Board of Directors. On September 15, 2009 we paid dividends of $146 million for the period July 10, 2009 to September 14, 2009, and on December 15, 2009 we paid $203 million for the period September 15, 2009 to December 14, 2009 following approval by our Board of Directors.

Prior to December 31, 2009 the 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock, issuedsubject to the New VEBA were not considered outstanding for accounting purposes due to the termsexceptions, such as dividends on our Series B Preferred Stock solely in shares of the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement. As a result, $105 million of the $146 million ofour common stock.

The following tables summarize dividends paid on September 15, 2009our Series A and $147 million of the $203 million of dividends paid on December 15, 2009 were recorded as a reduction of Postretirement benefits other than pensions.B Preferred Stock (dollars in millions):

  Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2010
  Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2010
  Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2010
  Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2010
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
Total
 

Series A Preferred Stock (a)

 $202   $203   $202   $203   $810  

Series B Preferred Stock (b)

                    
                    

Total Preferred Stock dividends paid

 $202   $203   $202   $203   $810  
                    

(a)Does not include the $677 million charge related to the purchase of 84 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock from the UST.

(b)At December 31, 2010 cumulative unpaid dividends on our Series B Preferred Stock was $25 million.

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   Three Months
Ended
December 31, 2009
   July 10, 2009
Through
September 30, 2009
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
 

Series A Preferred Stock (a)

  $203    $146    $349  

(a)Prior to December 31, 2009 the 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the New VEBA were not considered outstanding for accounting purposes due to the terms of the 2009 UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement. As a result, $105 million of the $146 million of dividends paid in the three months ended September 30, 2009 and $147 million of the $203 million dividends paid in the three months ended December 31, 2009 were recorded as a reduction of Postretirement benefits other than pensions.

Our payment of dividends in the future, if any, will be determined by our Board of Directors and will be paid out of funds legally available for that purpose.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,U.S. GAAP, which require the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assetassets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenuerevenues and expenses in the periods presented. We believe that the accounting estimates employed are appropriate and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, due to the inherent uncertainties in making estimates actual results could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to these balances in future periods. We have discussed the development, selection and disclosures of our critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee has reviewed the disclosures relating to these estimates.

The critical accounting estimates that affect the consolidated financial statements and that use judgments and assumptions are listed below. In addition, the likelihood that materially different amounts could be reported under varied conditions and assumptions is discussed.

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Fresh-Start Reporting

The Bankruptcy Court did not determine a reorganization value in connection with the 363 Sale. Reorganization value is defined as the value of our assets without liabilities. In order to apply fresh-start reporting, ASC 852 requires that total postpetition liabilities and allowed claims be in excess of reorganization value and prepetition stockholders receive less than 50.0% of our common stock. Based on our estimated reorganization value, we determined that on July 10, 2009 both the criteria of ASC 852 were met and, as a result, we applied fresh-start reporting.

Our reorganization value was determined using the sum of:

 

Our discounted forecast of expected future cash flows from our business subsequent to the 363 Sale, discounted at rates reflecting perceived business and financial risks;

 

The fair value of operating liabilities;

 

The fair value of our non-operating assets, primarily our investments in nonconsolidated affiliates and cost method investments; and

 

The amount of cash we maintained at July 10, 2009 that we determined to be in excess of the amount necessary to conduct our normal business activities.

The sum of the first, third and fourth bullet items equals our Enterprise value.

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Our discounted forecast of expected future cash flows included:

 

Forecasted cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and the years ending December 31, 2010 through 2014, for each of Old GM’s former segments (refer to Note 3 for a discussion of our change in segments)including GMNA, GME, GM Latin America/Africa/Middle East (GMLAAM) and GM Asia Pacific (GMAP) and for certain subsidiaries that incorporated:

 

Industry seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR)SAAR of vehicle sales and our related market share as follows:

 

Worldwide — 59.1 million vehicles and market share of 11.9% in 2010 increasing to 81.0 million vehicles and market share of 12.2% in 2014;

 

North America — 14.2 million vehicles and market share of 17.8% in 2010 increasing to 19.8 million vehicles and decreasing market share of 17.6% in 2014;

 

Europe — 16.8 million vehicles and market share of 9.5% in 2010 increasing to 22.5 million vehicles and 10.3% market share of 10.3% in 2014;

 

LAAM — 6.1 million vehicles and market share of 18.0% in 2010 increasing to 7.8 million vehicles and market share of 18.4% in 2014; and

 

AP — 22.0 million vehicles and market share of 8.4% in 2010 increasing to 30.8 million vehicles and market share of 8.6% in 2014;2014.

 

Projected product mix, which incorporates the 2010 introductions of the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet/Holden Cruze, Cadillac CTS Coupe, Opel/Vauxhall Meriva and Opel/Vauxhall Astra Station Wagon;

 

Projected changes in our cost structure due to restructuring initiatives that encompass reduction of hourly and salaried employment levels by approximately 18,000;

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The terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement, which released us from UAW retiree healthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009;

 

Projected capital spending to support existing and future products, which range from $4.9 billion in 2010 to $6.0 billion in 2014; and

 

Anticipated changes in global market conditions.

 

A terminal value, which was determined using a growth model that applied long-term growth rates ranging from 0.5% to 6.0% and a weighted averageweighted-average long-term growth rate of 2.6% to our projected cash flows beyond 2014. The long-term growth rates were based on our internal projections as well as industry growth prospects; and

 

Discount rates that considered various factors including bond yields, risk premiums, and tax rates to determine a weighted-average cost of capital (WACC), which measures a company’s cost of debt and equity weighted by the percentage of debt and equity in a company’s target capital structure. We used discount rates ranging from 16.5% to 23.5% and a weighted-average rate of 22.8%.

To estimate the value of our investment in nonconsolidated affiliates we used multiple valuation techniques, but we primarily used a discounted cash flow analyses.analysis. Our excess cash of $33.8 billion, including Restricted cash and marketable securities of $21.2 billion, represents cash in excess of the amount necessary to conduct our ongoing day-to-day business activities and to keep them running as a going concern. Refer to Note 1415 to our consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of Restricted cash.cash and marketable securities.

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Our estimate of reorganization value assumes the achievement of the future financial results contemplated in our forecasted cash flows, and there can be no assurance that we will realize that value. The estimates and assumptions used are subject to significant uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and there is no assurance that anticipated financial results will be achieved.

Assumptions used in our discounted cash flow analysis that have the most significant effect on our estimated reorganization value include:

 

Our estimated WACC;

 

Our estimated long-term growth rates; and

 

Our estimate of industry sales and our market share in each of Old GM’s former segments.

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The following table reconciles our enterprise value to our estimated reorganization value and the estimated fair value of our Equity (in millions except per share amounts):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  July 10, 2009   July 10, 2009 

Enterprise value

  $36,747    $36,747  

Plus: Fair value of operating liabilities (a)

   80,832     80,832  
        

Estimated reorganization value (fair value of assets) (b)

   117,579     117,579  

Adjustments to tax and employee benefit-related assets (c)

   (6,074   (6,074

Goodwill (c)

   30,464     30,464  
        

Carrying amount of assets

  $141,969    $141,969  
        

Enterprise value

  $36,747    $36,747  

Less: Fair value of debt

   (15,694   (15,694

Less: Fair value of warrants issued to MLC (additional paid-in-capital)

   (2,405   (2,405

Less: Fair value of liability for Adjustment Shares

   (113   (113

Less: Fair value of noncontrolling interests

   (408   (408

Less: Fair value of Series A Preferred Stock (d)

   (1,741   (1,741
        

Fair value of common equity (common stock and additional paid-in capital)

  $16,386    $16,386  
        

Common shares outstanding (d)

   412.5     1,238  

Per share value

  $39.72    $13.24  

 

(a)Operating liabilities are our total liabilities excluding the liabilities listed in the reconciliation above of our enterprise value to the fair value of our common equity.

 

(b)Reorganization value does not include assets with a carrying amount of $1.8 billion and a fair value of $2.0 billion at July 9, 2009 that MLC retained.

 

(c)The application of fresh-start reporting resulted in the recognition of goodwill. When applying fresh-start reporting, certain accounts, primarily employee benefit and income tax related, were recorded at amounts determined under specific U.S. GAAP rather than at fair value and the difference between the U.S. GAAP and fair value amounts gives rise to goodwill, which is a residual. Further, we recorded valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, which under ASC 852 also resulted in goodwill. Our employee benefit related obligations were recorded in accordance with ASC 712, “Compensation — Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits” (ASC 712) and ASC 715 “Compensation — Retirement Benefits,” and deferred income taxes were recorded in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.”740.

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(d)The 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock, 88263 million shares of our common stock, and warrant to acquire 15.246 million shares of our common stock issued to the New VEBA on July 10, 2009 were not considered outstanding until the UAW retiree medical plan was settled on December 31, 2009. The fair value of these instruments was included in the liability recognized at July 10, 2009 for this plan. The common shares issued to the New VEBA are excluded from common shares outstanding at July 10, 2009. Refer to Note 1920 to our consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the termination of our UAW hourly retiree medical plan and Mitigation Plan and the resulting payment terms to the New VEBA.

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The following table summarizes the approximate effects that a change in the WACC and long-term growth rate assumptions would have had on our determination of the fair value of our common equity at July 10, 2009 keeping all other assumptions constant (dollars in billions except per share amounts):

 

Change in Assumption

  Effect on
Fair Value of
Common Equity

at July 10, 2009
  Effect on
Per Share Value
at July 10, 2009
  Effect on Fair
Value  of Common
Equity at
July 10, 2009
   Effect on
Per  Share
Value at
July 10, 2009
 

Two percentage point decrease in WACC

  +$2.9  +$7.04  +$2.9    +$2.35  

Two percentage point increase in WACC

  –$2.4  –$5.76  –$2.4    –$1.92  

One percentage point increase in long-term growth rate

  +$0.5  +$1.21  +$0.5    +$0.40  

One percentage point decrease in long-term growth rate

  –$0.5  –$1.10  –$0.5    –$0.37  

In order to estimate these effects, we adjusted the WACC and long-term growth rate assumptions for each of Old GM’s former segments and for certain subsidiaries. The aggregated effect of these assumption changes on each of Old GM’s former segments and for certain subsidiaries does not necessarily correspond to assumption changes made at a consolidated level.

Pensions

The defined benefit pension plans are accounted for on an actuarial basis, which requires the selection of various assumptions, including an expected rate of return on plan assets and a discount rate. Due to the significant events, including those discussed in Note 1920 to theour consolidated financial statements, certain of the pension plans were remeasured at various dates in the year ended December 31, 2010, the periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007.December 31, 2008.

Net pension expense is calculated based on the expected return on plan assets and not the actual return on plan assets. The expected return on U.S. plan assets that is included in pension expense is determined from periodic studies, which include a review of asset allocation strategies, anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes, risks using standard deviations and correlations of returns among the asset classes that comprise the plans’ asset mix. While the studies give appropriate consideration to recent plan performance and historical returns, the assumptions are primarily long-term, prospective rates of return. In December 2010 an analysis of the investment policy was completed for the U.S. pension plans which reduced the expected return on assets to 8.0% from 8.5% at December 31, 2009. The decrease in expected return on assets is primarily related to lower bond yields and updated return assumptions for equities and equity-like asset classes. Differences between the expected return on plan assets and the actual return on plan assets are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as an actuarial gain or loss, and subject to possible amortization into net pension expense over future periods. A market-related value of plan assets, which averages gains and losses over a period of years, is utilized in the determination of future pension expense. For substantially all pension plans, market-related value is defined as an amount that initially recognizes 60.0% of the difference between the actual fair value of assets and the expected calculated value, and 10.0% of that difference over each of the next four years. The market-related value of assets at December 31, 2010 used into determine U.S. and non-U.S. net periodic pension income for the calculation of expected return on U.S. pension plan assets for 2010year ending December 31, 2011 was $2.8$4.1 billion and $0.3 billion lower than the actual fair value of plan assets.assets at December 31, 2010.

Another key assumption in determining net pension expense is the assumed discount rate to be used to discount plan obligations. We estimate this rate for U.S. plans using a cash flow matching approach, also called a spot rate yield curve approach, which uses projected cash flows matched to spot rates along

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a high quality corporate yield curve to determine the present value of cash flows to calculate a single equivalent discount rate. Old GM used an iterative process to determine the discount rate based on a hypothetical investment in a portfolio of high-quality bonds rated AA or higher by a recognized rating agency and a hypothetical reinvestment of the proceeds of such bonds upon maturity using forward rates derived from a yield curve until the U.S. pension obligation was defeased. This reinvestment component was incorporated into the methodology because it was not feasible, in light of the magnitude and time horizon over which U.S. pension obligations extend, to accomplish full defeasance through direct cash flows from an actual set of bonds selected at any given measurement date.

The benefit obligation for pension plans in Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany comprise 91.9%92% of the non-U.S. pension benefit obligation at December 31, 2009.2010. The discount rates for Canadian plans are determined using a cash flow matching approach, similar to the U.S. approach. The discount rates for plans in the United Kingdom and Germany use published indices and appropriate adjustments to reflecta curve derived from high quality corporate bonds with maturities consistent with the plans’ underlying duration of expected benefit payments.

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The following table summarizes rates used to determine net pension expense:

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Year Ended
December 31,
2007
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on U.S. plan assets

  8.50%   8.50%  8.50%  8.50%   8.48%     8.50%      8.50%     8.50%  

Weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on non-U.S. plan assets

  7.97%   7.74%  7.78%  7.85%   7.42%     7.97%      7.74%     7.78%  

Weighted-average discount rate for U.S. plan obligations

  5.63%   6.27%  6.56%  5.97%   5.36%     5.63%      6.27%     6.56%  

Weighted-average discount rate for non-U.S. plan obligations

  5.82%   6.23%  5.77%  4.97%   5.19%     5.82%      6.23%     5.77%  

Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in assumptions may materially affect the pension obligations. The effect of actual results differing from assumptions and the changing of assumptions are included in unamortized net actuarial gains and losses that are subject to amortization to expense over future periods.

The following table summarizes the unamortized actuarial (gain) lossgain (before tax) on U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans (dollars in billions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008

Unamortized actuarial (gain) loss

  $(3.0   $41.1
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Unamortized actuarial gain

  $2.9    $3.0  

The following table summarizes the actual and expected return on pension plan assets (dollars in billions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 Year Ended
December 31,
2007
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
    January  1,
2009

Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

U.S. actual return

  $9.9   $(0.2 $(11.4 $10.1  $11.6    $9.9     $(0.2 $(11.4

U.S. expected return

  $3.0   $3.8   $8.0   $8.0  $6.6    $3.0     $3.8   $8.0  

Non-U.S. actual return

  $1.2   $0.2   $(2.9 $0.5  $1.2    $1.2     $0.2   $(2.9

Non-U.S. expected return

  $0.4   $0.4   $1.0   $1.0  $1.0    $0.4     $0.4   $1.0  

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The following table illustrates the sensitivity to a change in certain assumptions for the pension plans, holding all other assumptions constant:constant (dollars in millions):

 

   U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans

Change in Assumption

  Effect on 2010
Pension
Expense
  Effect on
December 31, 2009
PBO
  Effect on 2010
Pension
Expense
  Effect on
December 31, 2009
PBO

25 basis point decrease in discount rate

  –$96 million  +$2.4 billion  +$7 million  +$0.7 billion

25 basis point increase in discount rate

  +$88 million  –$2.3 billion  –$1 million  –$0.7 billion

25 basis point decrease in expected return on assets

  +$193 million     +$32 million   

25 basis point increase in expected return on assets

  –$193 million     –$32 million   

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   Successor 
   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans 
   Effect on  2011
Pension
Expense
   Effect on
December 31,
2010

PBO
   Effect on  2011
Pension
Expense
   Effect on
December 31,
2010

PBO
 

25 basis point decrease in discount rate

  –$110    +$2,540    –$7    +$714  

25 basis point increase in discount rate

  +$90    –$2,470    +$10    –$677  

25 basis point decrease in expected return on assets

  +$210         +$35       

25 basis point increase in expected return on assets

  –$210         –$35       

The U.S. pension plans generally provide covered U.S. hourly employees hired prior to October 15, 2007 with pension benefits of negotiated, flat dollar amounts for each year of credited service earned by an individual employee. Early retirement supplements are also provided to those who retire prior to age 62. Hourly employees hired after October 15, 2007 participate in a cash balance pension plan. Formulas providing for such stated amounts are contained in the applicable labor contract. Pension expense in the periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the years ended 2008 and 2007 and the pension obligations at December 31, 2009 and 2008 do not comprehendconsider any future benefit increases or decreases that may occur beyond current labor contracts. The usual cycle for negotiating new labor contracts is every four years. There isWe do not have a past practice of maintaining a consistent level of benefit increases or decreases from one contract to the next.

The following data illustrates the sensitivity of changes in pension expense and pension obligation based on the last remeasurement of the U.S hourly pension plan at December 31, 2010, as a result of changes in future benefit units for U.S. hourly employees, effective after the expiration of the current contract:contract (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor 

Change in future benefit units

  Effect on 2010
Pension
Expense
  Effect on
December 31, 2009
PBO
  Effect on
2011
Pension Expense
   Effect on
December 31, 2010
PBO
 

One percentage point increase in benefit units

  +$82 million  +$239 million  +$81    +$240  

One percentage point decrease in benefit units

  –$79 million  –$232 million  –$79    –$233  

We utilize a variety of pricing sources to estimate the fair value of our pension assets, including: independent pricing vendors, dealer or counterparty supplied valuations, third party appraisals, appraisals prepared by investment managers, or investment sponsor or third party administrator supplied net asset value (or its equivalent) per share (NAV) used as a practical expedient.

A significant portion of our pension assets are classified in Level 3. Pension assets for which fair value is determined through the use of NAV and for which we may not have the ability to redeem our entire investment with the investee at NAV as of the measurement date or in the near-term, are classified in Level 3. We classify pension assets that include significant unobservable inputs in Level 3.

Significant assets classified in Level 3, with the related Level 3 inputs to the valuation that may be subject to volatility and change, and additional considerations for leveling, are as follows:

Government, agency and corporate debt securities — Pricing services and dealers often use proprietary pricing models which incorporate unobservable inputs. These inputs primarily consist of yield and credit spread assumptions. Management may consider other security attributes such as liquidity, market activity, price level, credit ratings and geo-political risk, in assessing the observability of inputs used by pricing services or dealers, which may affect classification in the fair value hierarchy.

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Group annuity contracts – The value of each group annuity contract or policy depends, in part, on the values of the units of the separately managed investment accounts backing the contract. The fair value of the separately managed investment account assets is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by these accounts. The separately managed investment accounts, which typically calculate NAV, and underlying assets are valued in accordance with the valuation policies of the respective insurers. Inherent restrictions that do not allow redemption of our entire investment at NAV at the measurement date or in the near-term are the primary considerations for these investments being classified in Level 3.

Agency and non-agency mortgage and other asset-backed securities — Pricing services and dealers often use proprietary pricing models which incorporate unobservable inputs. These inputs typically consist of prepayment curves, discount rates, default assumptions and recovery rates. Management may consider other security attributes such as liquidity, market activity, price level, credit ratings and geo-political risk, in assessing the observability of inputs used by pricing services or dealers, which may affect classification in the fair value hierarchy.

Investment funds, private equity and debt investments, and real estate assets — The funds and certain special purpose entities valued using NAV, and in which we may not have the ability to redeem our entire investment with the investee at NAV at the measurement date or in near-term, are classified in Level 3. The Level 3 inputs for these investments include NAV provided by the investment sponsor or third party administrator. When NAV was not used as a practical expedient, the fair value estimates provided by investment sponsors are used. These fair value estimates are reviewed, and in cases where these estimates do not represent fair value they may be adjusted by management based on changes in the composition or performance of the underlying investments or comparable investments, overall market conditions, and other economic factors. Such fair value adjustments at December 31, 2009 and 2010 were not significant.

Refer to Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed discussion of the inputs used to determine fair value for each significant asset class or category.

Other Postretirement Benefits

OPEB plans are accounted for on an actuarial basis, which requires the selection of various assumptions, including a discount rate and healthcare cost trend rates. Old GM usedestimated the discount rate using an iterative process based on a hypothetical investment in a portfolio of high-quality bonds rated AA or higher by a recognized rating agency and a hypothetical reinvestment of the proceeds of such bonds upon maturity using forward rates derived from a yield curve until the U.S. OPEB obligation was defeased. This reinvestment component was incorporated into the methodology because it was not feasible, in light of the magnitude and time horizon over which the U.S. OPEB obligations extend, to accomplish full defeasance through direct cash flows from an actual set of bonds selected at any given measurement date.

Beginning in September 2008, the discount rate used for the benefits to be paid from the UAW retiree medical plan during the period September 2008 through December 2009 iswas based on a yield curve which usesused projected cash flows of representative high-quality AA rated bonds matched to spot rates along a yield curve to determine the present value of cash flows to calculate a single equivalent discount rate. All other U.S. OPEB plans started using a discount rate based on a yield curve on July 10, 2009. The UAW retiree medical plan was settled on December 31, 2009 and the plan assets were contributed to the New VEBA as part of the payment terms under the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement. We are released from UAW retiree health carehealthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009.

An estimate is developed of the healthcare cost trend rates used to value benefit obligations through review of historical retiree cost data and near-term healthcare outlook which includes appropriate cost control measures that have been implemented. Changes in the assumed discount rate or healthcare cost trend rate can haveThe significant effect on the actuarially determined obligation and related U.S. OPEB expense. As a result of modifications made as part of the 363 Sale, there are no significant uncapped U.S. healthcare plans remaining at December 31, 2009 and, therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate no longer has a significant effect in the U.S.

The primary non-U.S. OPEB plans cover Canadian employees. The discount rates for the Canadian plans are determined using a cash flow matching approach, similar to the U.S. OPEB obligations plans.

Due to the significant events discussed in Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements, the U.S. OPEB obligation plans were remeasured at various dates in the periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the years ended 2008 and 2007.

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Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in assumptions may materially affect the OPEB obligations. The effects of actual results differing from assumptions and the effects of changing assumptions are included in net actuarial gains and losses in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that are subject to amortization over future periods.

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The following table summarizes the weighted-average discount rate used to determine net OPEB expense for the significant plans:

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Year Ended
December 31,
2007
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
    January  1,
2009

Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Weighted-average discount rate for U.S. plans

  6.81%   8.11%  7.02%  5.90%   5.57%    6.81%      8.11%     7.02%  

Weighted-average discount rate for non-U.S. plans

  5.47%   6.77%  5.90%  5.00%   5.22%    5.47%      6.77%     5.90%  

As a result of modifications made as part of the 363 Sale, there are no significant uncapped U.S. healthcare plans remaining at December 31, 2010 and, therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate no longer has a significant effect in the U.S. An estimate is developed of the healthcare cost trend rates used to value benefit obligations for non-U.S. plans through review of historical retiree cost data and near-term healthcare outlook which includes appropriate cost control measures that have been implemented. Changes in the healthcare cost trend rate can have significant effect on the actuarially determined obligation and related OPEB expense.

The following table summarizes the health carehealthcare cost trend rates used in the measurementremeasurement of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) at December 31:APBO:

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor 
  December 31, 2009    December 31, 2008   December 31, 2010 December 31, 2009 

Assumed Healthcare Trend Rates

  U.S. Plans(a) Non U.S. Plans(b)    U.S. Plans Non U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans (a) Non-U.S. Plans 

Initial healthcare cost trend rate

   5.4   8.0 5.5   5.6  5.4

Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate

   3.3   5.0 3.3   3.4  3.3

Number of years to ultimate trend rate

     8     6   8     8    8  

 

(a)As a result of modifications made to health care plans in connection with the 363 Sale, there are no significant uncapped U.S. healthcare plans remaining at December 31, 2009 and, therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate does not have a significant effect on the U.S. plans.

(b)The implementation of the HCT in Canada is anticipated in the near future, whichand will significantly reduce our exposure to changes in the healthcare cost trend rate.

The following table summarizes the effect that a change in the December 31, 2009 assumptions would have on OPEB expense and obligations on an annual basis:

   U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans

Change in Assumption

  Effect on 2010
OPEB
Expense
  Effect on
December 31, 2009
APBO
  Effect on 2010
OPEB
Expense
  Effect on
December 31, 2009
APBO

25 basis point decrease in discount rate

  –$4 million  +$0.1 billion  –$27 million  +$0.1 billion

25 basis point increase in discount rate

  +$3 million  –$0.1 billion  +$26 million  –$0.1 billion

The following table summarizes the effect of a one-percentage point change in the assumed healthcare trend rates:rates based on the last remeasurement of the benefit plans at December 31, 2010 (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor 
  U.S. Plans(a)  Non-U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans (a) 

Change in Assumption

  Effect on 2010
Aggregate Service
and Interest Cost
  Effect on
December 31, 2009
APBO
  Effect on 2010
Aggregate Service
and Interest Cost
  Effect on
December 31, 2009
APBO
  Effect on 2011
Aggregate  Service
and Interest Cost
   Effect on
December 31, 2010
APBO
 

One percentage point increase

  —%  —%  +$14 million  +$413 million  +$31    +$491  

One percentage point decrease

  —%  —%  –$11 million  –$331 million  –$25    –$392  

 

(a)As a result of modifications made to health care plans in connection with the 363 Sale, there are no significant uncapped U.S. healthcare plans remaining at December 31, 2009 and, therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate does not have a significant effect in the U.S.

(a) The implementation of the HCT in Canada is anticipated and will significantly reduce our exposure to changes in the healthcare cost trend rate.

Layoff Benefits

UAW employees are provided with reduced wages and continued coverage under certain employee benefit programs through the U.S. SUB and TSP job security programs. The number of weeks that an employee receives these benefits depends on the employee’s classification as well as the number of years of service that the employee has accrued. A similar tiered benefit is provided to CAW

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employees. Considerable management judgment and assumptions are required in calculating the related liability, including productivity initiatives, capacity actions and changes in federal and state unemployment and stimulus payments. The assumptions for the related benefit costs include the incidence of mortality, retirement, turnover and the health carehealthcare trend rate, which are applied on a consistent basis with the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan and other U.S. hourly benefit plans. While we believe our judgments and assumptions are reasonable, changes in the assumptions underlying these estimates, which we revise each quarter, could result in a material effect on the financial statements in a given period.

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Deferred Taxes / Valuation Allowances

We establish and Old GM established valuation allowances for deferred tax assets based on a more likely than not threshold.standard. The ability to realize deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income within the carryback or carryforward periods provided for in the tax law for each applicable tax jurisdiction. We consider and Old GM considered the following possible sources of taxable income when assessing the realization of deferred tax assets:

 

Future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;

 

Future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards;

 

Taxable income in prior carryback years; and

 

Tax-planning strategies.

The assessment regarding whether a valuation allowance is required or should be adjusted also considers among other matters, the nature,all available positive and negative evidence factors, including but not limited to:

Nature, frequency, and severity of recent losses, forecasts of future profitability, the durationlosses;

Duration of statutory carryforward periods, our and Old GM’speriods;

Historical experience with tax attributes expiring unusedunused; and tax planning alternatives. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.

Near- and medium-term financial outlook.

Concluding that a valuation allowance is not required is difficult when there is significant negative evidence that is objective and verifiable, such as cumulative losses in recent years. We utilize and Old GM utilized a rolling three years of actual and current year anticipated results as the primary measure of cumulative losses in recent years. However, because a substantial portion of those cumulative losses relate to various non-recurring matters, those three-year cumulative results areyears, as adjusted for the effect of these items. In addition the near- and medium-term financial outlook is considered when assessing the need for a valuation allowance.

If, in the future, we generate taxable income in jurisdictions where we have recorded full valuation allowances, on a sustained basis, our conclusion regarding the need for full valuation allowances in these tax jurisdictions could change, resulting in the reversal of some or all of the valuation allowances. If our operations generate taxable income prior to reaching profitability on a sustained basis, we would reverse a portion of the valuation allowance related to the corresponding realized tax benefit for that period, without changing our conclusions on the need for a full valuation allowance against the remaining net deferred tax assets.non-recurring matters.

The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment and accounting for deferredin assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recordedrecognized in theour financial statements or in the tax returns and our future profitabilityprofitability. Our accounting for deferred tax consequences represents our best estimate of those future events. Changes in our current estimates, due to unanticipated events or otherwise, could have a material effectimpact on our financial condition and results of operations. In 2008 because Old GM concluded there was substantial doubt related

Though objective and verifiable negative evidence continues to its ability to continue as a going concern, it was determined that it was more likely than not that it would not realize its net deferred tax assetsoutweigh positive evidence in mostour key valuation allowance jurisdictions, even though certainwe are experiencing positive evidence trends in various jurisdictions. South Korea and Australia are farther ahead in this trend of these entities were not in three-year adjusted cumulative loss positions. In July 2009 withsustained operating profits and taxable income. U.S. parent company liquidity concerns resolved in connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedingsand Canada operations are showing early signs of this positive evidence trend, and Germany, Spain and the 363 Sale, toUnited Kingdom operations are not yet experiencing such a favorable shift. To the extent there was no other significant negative evidence, we concluded thatthis trend continues, it is more likely than not that we would realizereasonably possible our conclusion regarding the deferred tax assetsneed for full valuation allowances could change, resulting in jurisdictions not in three-year adjusted cumulative loss positions.the reversal of some or all of the valuation allowances.

SeeRefer to Note 2223 to theour consolidated financial statements for moreadditional information regarding the recording ofdeferred taxes and valuation allowances.

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Valuation of Vehicle Operating Leases and Lease Residuals

In accounting for vehicle operating leases, a determination is made at the inception of a lease of the estimated realizable value (i.e., residual value) of the vehicle at the end of the lease. Residual value represents an estimate of the market value of the vehicle at the end of the lease term, which typically ranges from nine months to fourfive years. A customer is obligated to make payments during the term of a lease to the contract residual. A customer is not obligated to purchase a vehicle at the end of a lease, and we are and Old GM was exposed to a risk of loss to the extent the value of a vehicle is below the residual value estimated at contract inception.

Residual values are initially determined by consulting independently published residual value guides. Realization of residual values is dependent on the future ability to market vehicles under prevailing market conditions. Over the life of a lease, the adequacy of the

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estimated residual value is evaluated and adjustments are made to the extent the expected value of a vehicle at lease termination declines. Adjustments may be in the form of revisions to depreciation rates or recognition of impairment charges. Impairment is determined to exist if the undiscounted expected future cash flows are lower than the carrying amount of the asset.leased vehicle. Additionally, for automotive retail leases, an adjustment may also be made to the estimate of marketingsales incentive accruals for residual support and risk sharing programs initially recorded when the vehicles are sold.

With respect to residual values of automotive leases to daily rental car companies, due to the short-term nature of the operating leases, Old GM historically had forecasted auction proceeds at lease termination. In the three months ended December 31, 2008 forecasted auction proceeds in the United States differed significantly from actual auction proceeds due to highly volatile economic conditions, in particular a decline in consumer confidence and available consumer credit, which affected the residual values of vehicles at auction. Due to these significant uncertainties, Old GM determined that it no longer had a reliable basis to forecast auction proceeds in the United States and began utilizing current auction proceeds to estimate the residual values in the impairment analysis for the automotive leases to daily rental car companies, which is consistent with Old GM’s impairment analyses for automotive retail leases. As a result of this change in estimate, Old GM recorded an incremental impairment charge of $144 million in the three months ended December 31, 2008 related to the automotive leases to daily rental car companies that is included in Cost of sales.companies.

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the year ended 2008 Old GMThe following table summarizes recorded impairment charges of $16 million and $377 million (which includes an increase of $220 million in intersegment residual support and risk sharing reserves) related to its automotive retail leases and $47 million and $382 million related to automotive retail leases to daily rental car companies.companies and automotive retail leases (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Automotive retail leases to daily rental car companies

  $49   $18     $47    $382  

Automotive retail leases (a)

  $   $     $16    $377  

(a)The year ended December 31, 2008 includes an increase in intersegment residual support and risk sharing reserves of $220 million recorded as a reduction of revenue in GMNA.

We continue to use the lower of forecasted or current auction proceeds to estimate residual values.values for impairment purposes. Significant differences between the estimate of residual values and actual experience may materially affect impairment charges recorded, if any, and the rate at which vehicles in the Equipment on operating leases, net are depreciated. Significant differences will also affect the residual support and risk sharing reserves established as a result of certain agreements with GMAC,Ally Financial, whereby GMACAlly Financial is reimbursed up to an agreed-upon percentage of certain residual value losses they experience on their operating lease portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2010 we recorded favorable adjustments to our residual support and risk sharing liabilities of $0.6 billion in the U.S. due to increases in estimated residual values.

The following table illustrates the effect of changes in our estimate of vehicle sales proceeds at lease termination on residual support and risk sharing reserves related to Equipment on operating leases financedvehicles owned by GMACAlly Financial at December 31, 2010 and 2009 holding all other assumptions constant (dollars in millions):

 

December 31, 2009
Effect on Residual
Support and Risk
Sharing Reserves

10% increase in vehicle sales proceeds

–$534 million

10% decrease in vehicle sales proceeds

+$381 million
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010
Effect on Residual
Support and Risk

Sharing Reserves
   December 31, 2009
Effect on Residual
Support and Risk
Sharing Reserves
 

10% increase in vehicle sales proceeds

  –$73    –$534  

10% decrease in vehicle sales proceeds

  +$196    +$381  

The critical assumptions underlying the estimated carrying amount of leased vehicles included within Equipment on operating leases, net include: (1) estimated market value information obtained and used in estimating residual values; (2) proper identification and estimation of business conditions; (3) remarketing abilities; and (4) vehicle and marketing programs. Changes in these assumptions could have a significant effect on the estimate of residual values.

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Due to the contractual terms of our residual support and risk sharing agreements with GMAC,Ally Financial, which currently limit our maximum obligation to GMACAlly Financial should vehicle residual values decrease, an increase in sales proceeds does not have the equivalent offsetting effect on our residual support and risk sharing reserves as a decrease in sales proceeds. At December 31, 2009 our

The following table summarizes the maximum obligations to GMAC underobligation and recorded receivables and liabilities associated with the contractual terms of our residual support and risk sharing agreements were $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion, and our recorded liabilities under our residual support and risk sharing agreements were $369 million and $366 million.with Ally Financial (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Maximum obligation

   

Residual support

  $523   $1,159  

Risk sharing agreements

  $692   $1,392  

Outstanding receivables (liabilities)

   

Residual support

  $24   $(369

Risk sharing agreements

  $(269 $(366

When a lease vehicle is returned toor repossessed by us, the asset is reclassified from Equipment on operating leases, net to Inventoryrecorded at the lower of cost or estimated selling price, less cost to sell.

Impairment of Goodwill

Goodwill arises from the application of fresh-start reporting and acquisitions accounted for as business combinations. Goodwill is tested for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year for all reporting units, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances change that would warrant such a review. An impairment charge is recorded for the amount, if any, by which the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied value. Our reporting units are GMNA, GME, GM Financial and various componentsreporting units within the GMIO segment. The fair valuesand GMSA segments. Due to the integrated nature of our manufacturing operations and the sharing of vehicle platforms among brands, assets and other resources are shared extensively within GMNA and GME and financial information by brand or country is not discrete below the operating segment level such that GMNA and GME do not contain reporting units are determined based on valuation techniques usingbelow the best available information, such as discounted cash flow projections. We make significant assumptions and estimates about the extent and timing of future cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. The cash flows are estimated over a significant future period of time, which makes those estimates and assumptions subject to a high degree of uncertainty. While we believe that the assumptions and estimates used to determine the estimated fair values of each of ouroperating segment level. GM Financial also does not contain reporting units below the operating segment level. GMIO and GMSA are reasonable, a change in assumptions underlying these estimates could result in a material effect onless integrated given the financial statements.lack of regional trade pacts and other unique geographical differences and thus contain separate reporting units below the operating segment level.

At December 31, 20092010 we had goodwill of $30.7$31.8 billion, which predominately arose upon the application of fresh-start reporting.reporting and the acquisition of AmeriCredit. When applying fresh-start reporting, certain accounts, primarily employee benefit and income tax related, were recorded at amounts determined under specific U.S. GAAP rather than fair value, and the difference between the U.S. GAAP and fair value amounts gives rise to goodwill, which is a residual. Further, we recorded valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, which under ASC 852 also resulted in goodwill. Our employee benefit related accounts were recorded in accordance with ASC 712 and ASC 715 and deferred income taxes were recorded in accordance with ASC 740. There wasFurther, we recorded valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, which under ASC 852 also resulted in goodwill. If all identifiable assets and liabilities had been recorded at fair value upon application of fresh-start reporting, no goodwill would have resulted. In conjunction with the acquisition of GM Financial in October 2010, we recorded $1.3 billion of acquisition related goodwill, including $153 million recorded at the acquisition-date to establish a valuation allowance for deferred taxes which was not applicable to GM Financial on an economic basis based on the fair value of our equity, liabilities and identifiable assets.a stand-alone basis.

In the future, we have an increased likelihood of measuring goodwill for possible impairment during our annual or event-triggeredevent-driven goodwill impairment testing and in evaluating whether it is more likely than not that would bea goodwill impairment exists for reporting units with zero or negative carrying values. An event-driven impairment test is required if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less thatthan its net book value. Because our reporting units were recorded at their fair values upon application of fresh-start reporting, it is more likely that a decrease in the fair value of our reporting units from their fresh-start reporting values could occur, and such a decrease would trigger the need to measure for possible goodwill impairments. Refer to Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the adoption of ASU 2010-28, “Intangibles, Goodwill and Other: When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units.”

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Future goodwill impairments maycould occur should the fair value-to-U.S. GAAP adjustments differences decrease. Goodwill predominately resulted from our recorded liabilities for certain employee benefit obligations being higher than the fair value of these obligations because lower discount rates were utilized in determining the U.S. GAAP values compared to those utilized to determine fair values. The discount rates utilized to determine the fair value of these obligations were based on our incremental borrowing rates, which included our nonperformance risk. Our incremental borrowing rates are also affected by changes in market interest rates. Further, the recorded amounts of our assets were lower than their fair values because of the recording of valuation allowances on certain of our deferred tax assets. The difference between these fair value-to-U.S. GAAP amounts would decrease upon an improvement in our credit rating, thus resulting in a decrease in the spread between our employee benefit related obligations under U.S. GAAP and their fair values. A decrease will also occur upon reversal of our deferred tax asset valuation allowances. Should the fair value-to-U.S. GAAP adjustments differences decrease for these reasons, the implied goodwill balance will decline. Accordingly, at the next annual or event-triggeredevent-driven goodwill impairment test, to the extent the carrying valueamount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment could occur. Future goodwill impairments could also occur should we reorganize our internal reporting structure in a manner that changes the composition of one or more of our reporting units. Upon such an event, goodwill would be reassigned to the affected reporting units using a relative-fair-value allocation approach, unless the entity was never integrated, and not based on the amount of goodwill that was originally attributable to fair value-to-U.S. GAAP differences that gave rise to goodwill.

When performing our goodwill impairment testing, the fair values of our reporting units were determined based on valuation techniques using the best available information, primarily discounted cash flow projections. We make significant assumptions and estimates about the extent and timing of future cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. The cash flows are estimated over a significant future period of time, which makes those estimates and assumptions subject to a high degree of uncertainty. Where available and as appropriate, comparative market multiples and the quoted market price of our common stock are used to corroborate the results of the discounted cash flow method. While we believe that the assumptions and estimates used to determine the estimated fair values of each of our reporting units are reasonable, a change in assumptions underlying these estimates could result in a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Assumptions used in our discounted cash flow analysis that have the most significant effect on the estimated fair value of our reporting units include:

Our estimated WACC;

Our estimated long-term growth rates; and

Our estimate of industry sales and our market share.

During the three months ended December 31, 20092010 we performed our annual goodwill impairment testing and event driven impairment testing for our GME and certain otherall reporting units in GMIO.units. Based on this testing, we determined that goodwill was not impaired. The valuation methodologies utilized to perform our goodwill impairment testing were consistent with those used in our application of fresh-start reporting on July 10, 2009, as discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, and in any subsequent annual or event-driven impairment tests and resulted in Level 3 measures. The following table summarizes the key assumptions for each of our more significant reporting units utilized in our 2010 annual goodwill impairment testing as of October 1, 2010 (dollars and volumes in millions):

   Goodwill
Amount as
of October 1,

2010
   WACC   Long-Term
Growth  Rates
   Industry
Sales
   Market Share 
        2011   2014   2011   2014 

GMNA

  $26,410     16.5%     1.5%     15.9     20.2     18.5%     18.2%  

GME

  $3,096     17.0%     0.5%     18.4     21.3     6.8%     7.6%  

GM Daewoo (a)

  $632     16.0%     3.0%     77.9     91.8     1.2%     1.4%  

Holden

  $186     14.5%     3.0%     1.0     1.1     12.4%     13.5%  

GM Mercosur

  $120     15.3%     4.7%     4.6     5.4     18.6%     17.0%  

(a)Industry sales volume and market share for GM Daewoo are based on global industry volumes as GM Daewoo exports vehicles globally.

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The WACCs considered various factors including bond yields, risk premiums, and tax rates; the terminal values were determined using a growth model that applied a reporting unit’s long-term growth rate to its projected cash flows beyond 2014; and industry sales and a market share for each reporting unit included annual estimates through 2014, except for GME which is through 2015.

Our fair value estimates assume the achievement of the future financial results contemplated in our forecasted cash flows, and there can be no assurance that we will realize that value. The estimates and assumptions used are subject to significant uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and there is no assurance that anticipated financial results will be achieved.

In calculating the fair values of our more significant reporting units during our 2010 annual goodwill impairment testing, keeping all other assumptions constant, the carrying values of these reporting units would still exceed their estimated fair values had our WACC increased by 16.5 percentage points for GMNA, 7 percentage points for GME, 11 percentage points for GM Daewoo, 13.5 percentage points for Holden and 8.7 percentage points for GM Mercosur.

In the three months ended June 30, 2010 there were event-driven changes in circumstances within our GME reporting unit that warranted the testing of goodwill for impairment. In the three months ended June 30, 2010 anticipated competitive pressure on our margins in the near- and medium-term led us to believe that the goodwill associated with our GME reporting unit may be impaired. Utilizing the best available information at June 30, 2010, the date of impairment measurement, we performed a Step 1 goodwill impairment test for our GME reporting unit, and concluded that goodwill was not impaired. The fair value of our GME reporting unit was estimated to be approximately $325 million over its carrying amount. If we had not passed Step 1, we believe the amount of any goodwill impairment would approximate $140 million representing the net decrease, from July 9, 2009 through June 30, 2010, in the fair value-to-U.S. GAAP differences attributable to those assets and liabilities that gave rise to goodwill.

Refer to Notes 1213 and 2526 to theour consolidated financial statements for additional information on goodwill impairments.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The carrying amount of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets to be held and used in the business is periodicallyare evaluated including finite-lived intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant. If the carrying amount of a long-lived asset group is considered impaired, a loss is recorded based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value for the asset group.group to be held and used. Product-specific long-lived assets are tested for impairment at the platform level. Non-product line specific long-lived assets are tested for impairment on a regionalsegment basis in GMNA, GME, and GMEGM Financial and tested at or within our various reporting units within our GMIO segment. For assetsand GMSA segments. Assets classified as held for sale such assets are recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. We develop anticipated cash flows from historical experience and internal business plans. A considerable amount of management judgment and assumptions are required in performing the long-lived asset impairment tests, principally in determining the fair value of the asset groups and the assets’ average estimated useful life. While we believe our judgments and assumptions are reasonable;reasonable, a change in assumptions underlying these estimates could result in a material effect onto the consolidated financial statements. Long-lived assets could become impaired in the future as a result of declines in profitability due to significant changes in volume, pricing or costs. Refer to Note 2526 to theour consolidated financial statements for additional information on impairments of long-lived assets and intangibles.

Valuation of Cost and Equity Method Investments

When events and circumstances warrant, equity investments accounted for under the cost or equity method of accounting are evaluated for impairment. An impairment charge would be recorded whenever a decline in value of an equity investment below its carrying amount is determined to be other than temporary. In determining if a decline is other than temporary we consider and Old GM considered such factors as the length of time and extent to which the fair value of the investment has been less than the carrying amount of the equity affiliate, the near-term and longer-term operating and financial prospects of the affiliate and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery.

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When available, quoted market prices are used to determine fair value. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuation techniques that use, where possible, market-based inputs. Generally, fair value is estimated using a combination of the income approach and the market approach because circumstances usually do not permit the use of a single approach. Under the income approach, estimated future cash flows are discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved using marketplace assumptions. Under the market approach, valuations are based on actual comparable market transactions and market earnings and book value multiples for the same or comparable entities. The assumptions used in the income and market approaches have a significant effect on the determination of fair value. Significant assumptions include estimated future cash flows, appropriate discount rates, and adjustments to market transactions and market multiples for differences between the market data and the investment being valued. Changes to these assumptions could have a significant effect on the valuation of cost and equity method investments.

In the three months ended December 31, 2009 we recorded impairment charges related to our investment in GMACAlly Financial common stock of $270 million. We determined the fair value of our investment in GMACAlly Financial common stock using a market multiple, sum-of-the-parts methodology. This methodology considered the average price/tangible book value multiples of companies deemed comparable to each of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s operations, which were then aggregated to determine GMAC’sAlly Financial’s overall fair value. Based on our analysis, the estimated fair value of our investment in GMACAlly Financial common stock was determined to be $970 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $270 million. The following table illustrates the effect of a 0.1 change in the average price/tangible book value multiple on our impairment charge:charge (dollars in millions):

 

Change in Assumption

Effect on
December 31, 2009
Impairment Charge

0.1 increase in average price/tangible book value multiple

+$100 million

0.1 decrease in average price/tangible book value multiple

–$100 million
Change in Assumption  Effect on
December 31, 2009
Impairment Charges
 

Increase in average price/tangible book value multiple

  +$100  

Decrease in average price/tangible book value multiple

  –$100  

At December 31, 20092010 the balance of our investment in GMACAlly Financial common stock was $970$964 million and the balance of our investment in GMACAlly Financial preferred stock was $665 million.

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Derivatives

Derivatives are used in the normal course of business to manage exposure to fluctuationsexposures arising from market risks resulting from changes in certain commodity prices and interest and foreign currency exchange rates. Derivatives are accounted for in the consolidated balance sheetsheets as assets or liabilities at fair value.

Significant judgments and estimates are used in estimating the fair values of derivative instruments, particularly in the absence of quoted market prices. Internal models are used to value a majority of derivatives. The models use, as their basis, readily observable market inputs, such as time value, forward interest rates, volatility factors, and current and forward market prices for commodities and foreign currency exchange rates. Certain derivative contracts are valued based upon models with significant unobservable market inputs, primarily estimated forward and prepayment rates.

The valuation of derivative liabilities also takes into account our nonperformance risk. At December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, our nonperformance risk was not observable through thea liquid credit default swap market. Our nonperformance risk was estimated basedusing internal analysis to develop conclusions on an analysis of comparable industrial companiesour implied credit rating, which we used to determine the appropriate credit spread, which would be applied to us by market participants. ReferPrior to Note 20 toreceiving published credit ratings we developed our credit rating conclusions using an analysis of comparable industrial companies. At December 31, 2010 we incorporated published credit agency ratings of GM into our credit rating conclusions. At December 31, 2009, all derivatives whose fair values contained a significant credit adjustment based on our nonperformance risk were classified in Level 3. At December 31, 2010, we have determined that our non-performance risk no longer represents a significant input in the consolidated financial statements for additional information on derivative financial instruments.determination of the fair value of our derivatives. As of December 31, 2010 all automotive operations derivatives have been classified in Level 2.

Sales Incentives

The estimated effect of sales incentives to dealers and customers is recorded as a reduction of Automotive revenue, and in certain instances, as an increase to Automotive cost of sales, at the later of the time of sale or announcement of an incentive program to dealers. There may be numerous types of incentives available at any particular time, including a choice of incentives for a specific

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model. Incentive programs are generally brand specific, model specific or region specific, and are for specified time periods, which may be extended. Significant factors used in estimating the cost of incentives include the volume of vehicles that will be affected by the incentive programs offered by product, product mix and the rate of customer acceptance of any incentive program, and the likelihood that an incentive program will be extended, all of which are estimated based on historical experience and assumptions concerning customer behavior and future market conditions. Additionally, whenWhen an incentive program is announced, the number of vehicles in dealer inventory eligible for the incentive program is determined, and a reduction of Automotive revenue or increase to Automotive cost of sales is recorded in the period in which the program is announced. If the actual number of affected vehicles differs from this estimate, or if a different mix of incentives is actually paid, the reduction in Automotive revenue or increase to Automotive cost of sales for sales incentives could be affected. As discussed previously, thereThere are a multitude of inputs affecting the calculation of the estimate for sales incentives, and an increase or decrease of any of these variables could have a significant effect on recorded sales incentives.

Policy, Warranty and Recalls

The estimated costs related to policy and product warranties are accrued at the time products are sold, and the estimated costs related to product recalls based on a formal campaign soliciting return of that product are accrued when they are deemed to be probable and can be reasonably estimated. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency, and average cost of claims of each vehicle line or each model year of the vehicle line. However, where little or no claims experience exists for a model year or a vehicle line, the estimate is based on long-term historical averages. Revisions are made when necessary, based on changes in these factors. These estimates are re-evaluated on an ongoing basis. We actively study trends of claims and take action to improve vehicle quality and minimize claims. Actual experience could differ from the amounts estimated requiring adjustments to these liabilities in future periods. Due to the uncertainty and potential volatility of the factors contributing to developing estimates, changes in our assumptions could materially affect our results of operations.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Accounting standards not yet adopted are discussed in Note 4 to theour consolidated financial statements.

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Forward-Looking Statements

In this report and in reports we subsequently file with the SEC on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and file or furnish on Form 8-K, and in related comments by our management, we use words like “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “designed,” “effect,” “estimate,” “evaluate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “initiative,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “priorities,” “project,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “when,” “would,” or the negative of any of those words or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements that represent our current judgment about possible future events. In making these statements we rely on assumptions and analyses based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors we consider appropriate under the circumstances. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial results, and our actual results may differ materially due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative. These factors, which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, include among others the following:

 

Our ability to comply with the requirements of the UST Credit Agreement;

Our ability to take actions we believe are important to our long-term strategy, including our ability to enter into certain material transactions outside of the ordinary course of business, which may be limited due to significant representations and affirmative and negative covenants in the UST Credit Agreement;

Our ability to repay the UST Credit Agreement as planned;

Our ability to realize production efficiencies and to achieve reductions in costs as a result of our restructuring initiatives and labor modifications;

 

Our ability to maintain quality control over our vehicles and avoid material vehicle recalls;

 

Our ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources and an appropriate level of debt, including as required to fund our planned significant investment in new technology, and, even if funded, our ability to realize successful vehicle applications of new technology;

 

The ability of our new executive management team to quickly learn the automotive industry, and adapt and excel in their new management roles;

The effect of business or liquidity difficulties for us or one or more subsidiaries on other entities in our corporate group as a result of our highly integrated and complex corporate structure and operation;

 

Our ability to continue to attract customers, particularly for our new products, including cars and crossover vehicles;

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Availability of adequate financing on acceptable terms to our customers, dealers, distributors and suppliers to enable them to continue their business relationships with us;

 

The financial viability and ability to borrow of our key suppliers and their ability to provide systems, components and parts without disruption;

 

Our ability to take actions we believe are important to our long-term strategy, including our ability to enter into certain material transactions outside of the ordinary course of business, which may be limited due to significant covenants in our secured revolving credit facility;

Our ability to manage the distribution channels for our products, including our ability to consolidate our dealer network;

 

Our ability to qualify for federal funding of our advanced technology vehicle programs under Section 136 of EISA;

The ability of our European operations to successfully restructure and receive adequate financial support from variousour European governments or other sources;operations;

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The continued availability of both wholesale and retail financing from GMACAlly Financial and its affiliates in the United States, Canada and the other markets in which we operate to support our ability to sell vehicles in those markets, which is dependent on GMAC’sAlly Financial’s ability to obtain funding and which may be suspended by GMACAlly Financial if GMAC’sAlly Financial’s credit exposure to us exceeds certain limitations provided in our operating arrangements with GMAC;Ally Financial;

Our ability to develop captive financing capability, including through GM Financial and to successfully integrate GM Financial into our operations;

 

Overall strength and stability of general economic conditions and of the automotive industry, both in the United States and in global markets;

 

Continued economic and automotive industry instability or poor economic conditions in the United States and global markets, including the credit markets, or changes in economic conditions, commodity prices, housing prices, foreign currency exchange rates or political stability in the markets in which we operate;

 

Shortages of and increases or volatility in the price of oil;oil, including as a result of political instability in the Middle East and African nations;

 

Significant changes in the competitive environment, including the effect of competition and excess manufacturing capacity in our markets, on our pricing policies or use of incentives and the introduction of new and improved vehicle models by our competitors;

 

Significant changes in economic and market conditions in China, including the effect of competition from new market entrants, on our vehicle sales and market position in China;

Changes in the existing, or the adoption of new, laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations, including where such actions may affect the production, licensing, distribution or sale of our products, the cost thereof or applicable tax rates;

 

Costs and risks associated with litigation;

 

Significant increases in our pension expense or projected pension contributions resulting from changes in the value of plan assets;assets, the discount rate applied to value the pension liabilities or other assumption changes; and

 

Changes in accounting principles, or their application or interpretation, and our ability to make estimates and the assumptions underlying the estimates, including the estimates for Delphi pension benefit guarantees, which could have an effect on earnings; and

Other risks described from time to time in periodic and current reports that we file with the SEC.earnings.

We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other factors that affect the subject of these statements, except where we are expressly required to do so by law.

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Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Automotive

We and Old GM entered into a variety of foreign currency exchange, interest rate and commodity forward contracts and options to manage exposures arising from market risks resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity prices. We are also subject to these market risks. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

The overall financial risk management program is under the responsibility of the Risk Management Committee, which reviews and, where appropriate, approves strategies to be pursued to mitigate these risks. The Risk Management Committee is comprised of members of our Management and functions under the oversight of the Finance and Risk Committee, a committee of the Board of Directors. The Finance and Risk Committee assists and guides the Board in its oversight of our financial and risk management strategies. A risk management control systemframework is utilized to monitor the strategies, risks and related hedge positions, in accordance with the policies and procedures approved by the Risk Management Committee.

In August 2010 we changed our risk management policy. Our prior policy was intended to reduce volatility of forecasted cash flows primarily through the use of forward contracts and swaps. The intent of the new policy is primarily to protect against risk arising from extreme adverse market movements on our key exposures and involves a shift to greater use of purchased options.

A discussion of our and Old GM’s accounting policies for derivative financial instruments is included in Note 4 to theour consolidated financial statements. Further information on our exposure to market risk is included in Note 2021 to theour consolidated financial statements.

In 2008 credit market volatility increased significantly, creating broad credit concerns. In addition, Old GM’s credit standing and liquidity position in the first half of 2009 and the Chapter 11 Proceedings severely limited its ability to manage risks using derivative financial instruments as most derivative counterparties were unwilling to enter into transactions with Old GM. Subsequent to the 363 Sale and through December 31, 2009, we remainwere largely unable to enter into forward contracts pending the completion of negotiations with potential derivative counterparties. These negotiations include amendments to existing agreements and entering intoSince August 2010 we executed new agreements with counterparties that will likely require that we provide cashenable us to collateralize our net liability positions.

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurementsenter into options, forward contracts and Disclosures,” which requires companies to consider nonperformance risk as part of the measurement of fair value of derivative liabilities, we record changes in the fair value of our derivative liabilities based on our current credit standing. At December 31, 2009 the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position was $680 million.swaps.

The following analyses provide quantitative information regarding exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk, commodity price risk and equity price risk. Sensitivity analysis is used to measure the potential loss in the fair value of financial instruments with exposure to market risk. The models used assume instantaneous, parallel shifts in exchange rates, interest rate yield curves and commodity prices. For options and other instruments with nonlinear returns, models appropriate to these types of instruments are utilized to determine the effect of market shifts. There are certain shortcomings inherent in the sensitivity analyses presented, primarily due to the assumption that interest rates and commodity prices change in a parallel fashion and that spot exchange rates change instantaneously. In addition, the analyses are unable to reflect the complex market reactions that normally would arise from the market shifts modeled and do not contemplate the effects of correlations between foreign currency pairs, or offsetting long-short positions in currency pairs which may significantly reduce the potential loss in value.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We have and Old GM had foreign currency exposures related to buying, selling, and financing in currencies other than the functional currencies of our and Old GM’sthe operations. Derivative instruments, such as foreign currency forwards, swaps and options are used primarily to hedge exposures with respect to forecasted revenues, costs and commitments denominated in foreign currencies. At December 31, 20092010 such contracts have remaining maturities of up to 2012 months. At December 31, 20092010 our three most significant foreign currency exposures wereare the Euro/British Pound, U.S. Dollar/Korean Won, Euro/British Pound and Euro/Korean Won.

At December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 the net fair value liability of financial instruments with exposure to foreign currency risk was $5.9$3.3 billion and $6.3$5.9 billion. This presentation utilizes a population of foreign currency exchange derivatives and foreign currency denominated debt and excludes the offsetting effect of foreign currency cash, cash equivalents and other assets. The potential loss in fair value for such financial instruments from a 10% parallel shiftadverse change in all quoted foreign currency exchange rates would be $0.9 billion$513 million and $2.3 billion$941 million at December 31, 20092010 and 2008.

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We are and Old GM was also exposed to foreign currency risk due to the translation of the results of certain international operations into U.S. Dollars as part of the consolidation process. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can therefore create volatility in the results of operations and may adversely affect our and Old GM’s financial position.

The effectfollowing table summarizes the amounts of automotive foreign currency exchange rate translation on our consolidated financial position was a net translation gain of $157 millionand transaction gains (losses) (dollars in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009. The effect of foreign currency exchange rate translation on Old GM’s consolidated financial position was a net translation gain of $232 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and a net translation loss of $1.2 billion in the year ended 2008. These gains and losses were recorded as an adjustment to Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) through Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The effects of foreign currency exchange rate transactions were a loss of $755 million in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, a loss of $1.1 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and a gain of $1.7 billion in the year ended 2008.millions):

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January  1,
2009

Through
July 9, 2009
 

Foreign currency translation gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $235   $157     $232  

Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) recorded in earnings

  $(209 $(755   $(1,077

Interest Rate Risk

We are and Old GM was subject to market risk from exposure to changes in interest rates duerelated to financing activities. certain financial instruments, primarily debt, capital lease obligations and certain marketable securities.

Interest rate risk in Old GM was managed primarily with interest rate swaps. The interest rate swaps Old GM entered into usually involved the exchange of fixed for variable rate interest payments to effectively convert fixed rate debt into variable rate debt in order to achieve a target range of variable rate debt. At December 31, 20092010 we did not have any interest rate swap derivative positions to manage interest rate exposures.exposures in our automotive operations.

The following table summarizes our automotive debt by fixed rate and variable rate (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Short-term debt — fixed rate

  $305    $592  

Short-term debt — variable rate

   1,311     9,629  
          

Total short-term debt

  $1,616    $10,221  
          

Short-term debt — fixed rate denominated in U.S. dollars

  $96    $232  

Short-term debt — fixed rate denominated in foreign currency

   209     360  
          

Total short-term debt — fixed rate

  $305    $592  
          

Short-term debt — variable rate denominated in U.S. dollars

  $347    $6,253  

Short-term debt — variable rate denominated in foreign currency

   964     3,376  
          

Total short-term debt — variable rate

  $1,311    $9,629  
          

Long-term debt — fixed rate

  $2,519    $4,689  

Long-term debt — variable rate

   495     873  
          

Total long-term debt

  $3,014    $5,562  
          

Long-term debt — fixed rate denominated in U.S. dollars

  $601    $3,401  

Long-term debt — fixed rate denominated in foreign currency

   1,918     1,288  
          

Total long-term debt – fixed rate

  $2,519    $4,689  
          

Long-term debt — variable rate denominated in U.S. dollars

  $287    $551  

Long-term debt — variable rate denominated in foreign currency

   208     322  
          

Total long-term debt — variable rate

  $495    $873  
          

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At December 31, 2010 and 2009 we had fixed rate short-term debt of $592 million and variable rate short-term debt of $9.6 billion. Of this fixed rate short-term debt, $232 million was denominated in U.S. Dollars and $360 million was denominated in foreign currencies. Of the variable rate short-term debt, $6.2 billion was denominated in U.S. Dollars and $3.4 billion was denominated in foreign currencies.

At December 31, 2009 we had fixed rate long-term debt of $4.7 billion and variable rate long-term debt of $873 million. Of this fixed rate long-term debt, $3.4 billion was denominated in U.S. Dollars and $1.3 billion was denominated in foreign currencies. Of the variable rate long-term debt, $551 million was denominated in U.S. Dollars and $322 million was denominated in foreign currencies.

At December 31, 2009 and 2008 the net fair value liability of financial instruments with exposure to interest rate riskdebt and capital leases was $16.0$4.8 billion and $17.0$16.0 billion. The potential increase in fair value at December 31, 2009 resulting from a 10% decrease in quoted interest rates would be $166 million and $402 million.million at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

At December 31, 2010 we had $6.6 billion in marketable securities with exposure to interest rate risk. We invest in securities of various types and maturities, the value of which are subject to fluctuations in interest rates. The potential increasedecrease in fair value from a 50 basis point increase in interest rates would be $15 million at December 31, 2008 resulting from a 10 percentage point increase in quoted2010. Our exposure to interest rates would have been $3.6 billion.rate risk on marketable securities at December 31, 2009 was insignificant.

Commodity Price Risk

We are and Old GM was exposed to changes in prices of commodities used in the automotive business, primarily associated with various non-ferrous and precious metals for automotive components and energy used in the overall manufacturing process. Certain commodity purchase contracts meet the definition of a derivative. Old GM entered into various derivatives, such as commodity swaps and options, to offset its commodity price exposures. We resumed Old GM’suse commodity hedging program using options in December 2009.to offset our commodity price exposures.

At December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 the net fair value asset (liability) of commodity derivatives was $11$84 million and ($553)$11 million. The potential loss in fair value resulting from a 10% adverse change in the underlying commodity prices would be $6$47 million and $109$6 million at December 31, 20092010 and 2008.2009. This amount excludes the offsetting effect of the commodity price risk inherent in the physical purchase of the underlying commodities.

Equity Price Risk

We are and Old GM was exposed to changes in prices of equity securities held. We typically do not attempt to reduce our market exposure to these equity instruments. Our exposure includes certain investments we hold in warrants of other companies. At

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December 31, 2010 and 2009 the fair value of these warrants was $44 million and $25 million. OurAt December 31, 2010 and 2009 our exposure also includes investments of $32$43 million and $45 million in equity securities classified as trading. At December 31, 2008 Old GM had investments of $24 million in equity securities classified as available-for-sale.recorded at fair value. These amounts represent the maximum exposure to loss from these investments.

At December 31, 2010, the carrying amount of cost method investments was $1.7 billion, of which the carrying amounts of our investments in Ally Financial common stock and Ally Financial preferred stock were $964 million and $665 million. At December 31, 2009 the carrying amount of cost method investments was $1.7 billion, of which the carrying amounts of our investments in GMACAlly Financial common stock and GMAC preferred stock were $970 million and $665 million. At December 31, 2008 the carrying amount of cost method investments was $98 million, of which the carrying amount of the investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests was $43 million. These amounts represent the maximum exposure to loss from these investments. On June 30, 2009 GMAC converted its status to a C corporation and, as a result, our equity ownership in GMAC was converted from membership interests to shares of capital stock. Also, on June 30, 2009 Old GM began to account for its investment in GMAC common stock as a cost method investment. On July 10, 2009 in connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded an increase of $1.3 billion and $629 million to the carrying amounts of our investments in GMAC common stock and GMAC preferred stock to reflect their estimated fair value of $1.3 billion and $665 million. In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 we recorded impairment charges of $270 million related to our investment in GMAC common stock and $4 million related to other cost method investments. In the year ended 2008 Old GM recorded impairment charges of $1.0 billion related to its investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests.

Counterparty Risk

We are exposed to counterparty risk on derivative contracts, which is the loss we could incur if a counterparty to a derivative contract defaulted. We enter into agreements with counterparties that allow the set-off of certain exposures in order to manage this risk. At December 31, 2009 our counterparty risk exposure is related to derivative contracts we use to manage exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity prices.

Our counterparty risk is managed by our Risk Management Committee, which establishes exposure limits by counterparty. We monitor and report our exposures to the Risk Management Committee and our Treasurer on a periodic basis. At December 31, 2009 substantially2010 a majority of all of our counterparty exposures are with counterparties that are rated A or higher.

Concentration of Credit Risk

We are exposed to concentration of credit risk primarily through holding cash and cash equivalents (which include money market funds), short- and long-term investments and derivatives. As part of our risk management process, we monitor and evaluate the credit standing of the financial institutions with which we do business. The financial institutions with which we do business are generally highly rated and geographically dispersed.

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We are exposed to credit risk related to the potential inability to access liquidity in money market funds we invested in if the funds were to deny redemption requests. As part of our risk management process, we invest in large funds that are managed by reputable financial institutions. We also follow investment guidelines to limit our exposure to individual funds and financial institutions.

Automotive Financing

Fluctuations in market interest rates affect GM Financial’s credit facilities and securitization transactions. GM Financial’s gross interest rate spread, which is the difference between interest earned on finance receivables and interest paid, is affected by changes in interest rates as a result of GM Financial’s dependence upon the issuance of variable rate securities and the incurrence of variable rate debt to fund purchases of finance receivables.

Credit Facilities

Fixed interest rate receivables purchased by GM Financial are pledged to secure borrowings under its credit facilities. Amounts borrowed under these credit facilities bear interest at variable rates that are subject to frequent adjustments to reflect prevailing market interest rates. To protect the interest rate spread within each credit facility, GM Financial is contractually required to enter into interest rate cap agreements in connection with borrowings under its credit facilities. The purchaser of the interest rate cap pays a premium in return for the right to receive the difference in the interest cost at any time a specified index of market interest rates rises above the stipulated cap rate. The purchaser of the interest rate cap bears no obligation or liability if interest rates fall below the cap rate. As part of GM Financial’s interest rate risk management strategy and when economically feasible, it may simultaneously enter into a corresponding interest rate cap agreement in order to offset the premium paid by the trust to purchase the interest rate cap and thus retain the interest rate risk. The fair value of the interest rate cap purchased is included in Total GM Financial Assets and the fair value of the interest rate cap agreement sold is included in Total GM Financial Liabilities.

Securitizations

The interest rate demanded by investors in GM Financial’s securitization transactions depends on prevailing market interest rates for comparable transactions and the general interest rate environment. GM Financial utilizes several strategies to minimize the effect of interest rate fluctuations on its gross interest rate margin, including the use of derivative financial instruments and the regular sale or pledging of automotive receivables to securitization trusts.

In GM Financial’s securitization transactions, it transfers fixed rate finance receivables to securitization trusts that, in turn, sell either fixed rate or floating rate securities to investors. The fixed rates on securities issued by the trusts are indexed to market interest rate swap spreads for transactions of similar duration or various LIBOR rates and do not fluctuate during the term of the securitization. The floating rates on securities issued by the trusts are indexed to LIBOR and fluctuate periodically based on movements in LIBOR. Derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate swap and cap derivatives, are used to manage the gross interest rate spread on these transactions. GM Financial uses interest rate swap derivatives to convert the variable rate exposures on securities issued by its securitization trusts to a fixed rate, thereby locking in the gross interest rate spread to be earned by it over the life of a securitization. Interest rate swap derivatives purchased by GM Financial do not affect the amount of cash flows received by holders of the asset-backed securities issued by the trusts. The interest rate swap derivative serve to offset the effect of increased or decreased interest paid by the trusts on floating rate asset-backed securities on the cash flows received from the trusts. GM Financial utilizes such arrangements to modify its net interest sensitivity to levels deemed appropriate based on risk tolerance. In circumstances where the interest rate risk is deemed to be tolerable, usually if the risk is less than one year in term at inception, GM Financial may choose not to hedge potential fluctuations in cash flows due to changes in interest rates. Its special purpose entities are contractually required to purchase a derivative financial instrument to protect the net spread in connection with the issuance of floating rate securities even if GM Financial chooses not to hedge its future cash flows. Although the interest rate cap derivatives are purchased by the trusts, cash outflows from the trusts ultimately affect GM Financial’s retained interests in the securitization transactions as cash expended by the securitization trusts will decrease the ultimate amount of cash to be received by GM Financial. Therefore, when economically feasible, GM Financial may simultaneously sell a corresponding interest rate cap derivative to offset the premium paid

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GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

by the trust to purchase the interest rate cap derivative. The fair value of the interest rate cap derivatives purchased in connection with securitization transactions are included in Total GM Financial Assets and the fair value of the interest rate cap derivatives sold are included in Total GM Financial Liabilities. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate cap derivatives are a component of interest expense recorded in GM Financial operating expenses and other.

GM Financial has entered into interest rate swap derivatives to hedge the variability in interest payments on eight of its active securitization transactions. Portions of these interest rate swap derivatives are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives designated as hedges is included in GM Financial Other liabilities. Interest rate swap derivatives that are not designated as hedges are included in GM Financial Other assets.

The following table summarizes GM Financial’s interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities by year of expected maturity and the fair value of those assets and liabilities at December 31, 2010 (dollars in millions):

   Years Ending December 31,  December 31,
2010
 
   2011  2012  2013  2014  2015  Thereafter  Fair
Value
 

Assets

        

Finance receivables

        

Principal amounts

  $3,755   $2,434   $1,287   $678   $372   $161   $8,186  

Weighted-average annual percentage rate

   15.74  15.66  15.57  15.36  15.21  15.37 

Interest rate swap agreements

        

Notional amounts

  $754   $460   $13   $   $   $   $23  

Average pay rate

   5.32  3.53  0.97             

Average receive rate

   1.03  1.16  0.43             

Interest rate cap agreements

        

Notional amounts

  $177   $164   $144   $169   $79   $213   $8  

Average strike rate

   4.81  4.73  4.71  4.53  4.18  3.47 

Liabilities

        

Credit facilities

        

Principal amounts

  $533   $296   $   $   $   $   $832  

Weighted-average interest rate

   3.19  2.28                 

Securitization notes

        

Principal amounts

  $2,961   $1,703   $659   $423   $275   $   $6,107  

Weighted-average interest rate

   3.44  4.03  4.44  4.38  4.88     

Senior notes

        

Principal amounts

  $   $   $   $   $68   $   $71  

Weighted-average interest rate

                   8.50     

Convertible senior notes

        

Principal amounts

  $1   $   $1   $   $   $   $1  

Weighted-average coupon interest rate

   0.75      2.13             

Interest rate swap agreements

        

Notional amounts

  $754   $460   $13   $   $   $   $47  

Average pay rate

   5.32  3.53  0.97             

Average receive rate

   1.03  1.16  0.43             

Interest rate cap agreements

        

Notional amounts

  $104   $123   $144   $169   $79   $213   $8  

Average strike rate

   4.94  4.85  4.71  4.53  4.18  3.47 

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GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

GM Financial estimates the realization of financing receivables in future periods using discount rate, prepayment and credit loss assumptions similar to its historical experience. Notional amounts on interest rate swap and cap derivatives are based on contractual terms. Credit facilities and securitization notes payable amounts have been classified based on expected payoff. Senior notes and convertible senior notes principal amounts have been classified based on maturity.

The notional amounts of interest rate swap and cap derivatives, which are used to calculate the contractual payments to be exchanged under the contracts, represent average amounts that will be outstanding for each of the years included in the table. Notional amounts do not represent amounts exchanged by parties and, thus, are not a measure of GM Financial’s exposure to loss through its use of these derivatives.

GM Financial monitors hedging activities to ensure that the value of derivative financial instruments, their correlation to the contracts being hedged and the amounts being hedged continue to provide effective protection against interest rate risk. However, there can be no assurance that these strategies will be effective in minimizing interest rate risk or that increases in interest rates will not have an adverse effect on GM Financial’s profitability. GM Financial does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

General Motors Company, its Directors, and Stockholders:

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of General Motors Company and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on the criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting in Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on thatthe assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. A material weakness related to ineffective controls over the period-end financial reporting process has been identified and included in management’s assessment. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the Consolidated Balance Sheet of General Motors Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 (Successor) and the related Consolidated Statements of Operations, Cash Flows and Equity (Deficit) for the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (Successor) and the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (Predecessor). Our audit also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. This report does not affect our report on such financial statements and financial statement schedule.

In our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness identified above on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, the Company has not maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on the criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheetconsolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of General Motors Company and subsidiaries as of and for the year ended December 31, 20092010 (Successor) and the related Consolidated Statements of Operations, Cash Flows and Equity (Deficit) for the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (Successor) and the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (Predecessor). Our audit also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. Our report dated April 7, 2010March 1, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule and included an explanatory paragraphs relatingparagraph related to (a) the Successor’s acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumption of certain liabilities of the Predecessor in accordance with the Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and the Bankruptcy Court sale order dated July 5, 2009 and the application of fresh-start reporting, which resulted in a lack of comparability between the financial statements of the Successor and Predecessor; and (b) the Predecessor’s adoption of new ora revised accounting standards.standard related to consolidation principles.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP                

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Detroit, Michigan

April 7, 2010

/S/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Detroit, Michigan
March 1, 2011

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

General Motors Company, its Directors, and Stockholders:

We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of General Motors Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 20092010 (Successor) and General Motors Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 (Predecessor)2009 (Successor), and the related Consolidated Statements of Operations, Cash Flows and Equity (Deficit) for the year ended December 31, 2010 (Successor) and the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (Successor), and the Consolidated Statements of Operations, Cash Flows and Equity (Deficit) of General Motors Corporation and subsidiaries for the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (Predecessor) and each of the two years in the periodyear ended December 31, 2008 (Predecessor) (Successor and Predecessor collectively, the Company). Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of General Motors Company and subsidiaries at December 31, 20092010 (Successor) and General Motors Corporation and subsidiaries at December 31, 2008 (Predecessor),2009 (Successor) and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2010 (Successor) and the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (Successor), and the results of operations and cash flows of General Motors Corporation and Subsidiaries for the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (Predecessor) and each of the two years in the periodyear ended December 31, 2008 (Predecessor), in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Successor adopted amendments to Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 810,Consolidation, effective January 1, 2010.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, on July 10, 2009 the Successor completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumed certain of the liabilities of the Predecessor in accordance with the Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code and the Bankruptcy Court sale order dated July 5, 2009. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC)ASC Topic 852,Reorganizations. The Successor applied fresh-start reporting and recognized the acquired net assets at fair value, resulting in a lack of comparability with the prior period financial statements of the Predecessor.

As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Predecessor adopted ASC Topic 820-10,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, effective January 1, 2008 and adopted amendments to ASC Topic 805,Business Combinations, effective January 1, 2009. In addition, on January 1, 2009, the Predecessor retrospectively adjusted the consolidated financial statements for all prior periods presented for the adoption of amendments to ASC Topic 810-10,Consolidation, which affect the reporting of non-controlling interests in partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries, and for the adoption of ASC Topic 470-20,Debt with Conversion and Other Options.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Successor’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009,2010, based on the criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated April 7, 2010March 1, 2011 expressed an adverseunqualified opinion on the Successor’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP                

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Detroit, Michigan

April 7, 2010

/S/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Detroit, Michigan
March 1, 2011

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Net sales and revenue

      

Sales

 $57,329     $46,787   $147,732   $177,594  

Other revenue

  145      328    1,247    2,390  
                  

Total net sales and revenue

  57,474      47,115    148,979    179,984  
                  

Costs and expenses

      

Cost of sales

  56,381      55,814    149,257    165,573  

Selling, general and administrative expense

  6,006      6,161    14,253    14,412  

Other expenses, net

  15      1,235    6,699    4,308  
                  

Total costs and expenses

  62,402      63,210    170,209    184,293  
                  

Operating loss

  (4,928    (16,095  (21,230  (4,309

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

        1,380    (6,183  (1,245

Interest expense

  (694    (5,428  (2,525  (3,076

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  440      852    424    2,284  

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

  (101    (1,088  43      

Reorganization gains, net (Note 2)

        128,155          
                  

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income

  (5,283    107,776    (29,471  (6,346

Income tax expense (benefit)

  (1,000    (1,166  1,766    36,863  

Equity income, net of tax

  497      61    186    524  
                  

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  (3,786    109,003    (31,051  (42,685

Discontinued operations (Note 5)

      

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

                256  

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

                4,293  
                  

Income from discontinued operations

                4,549  
                  

Net income (loss)

  (3,786    109,003    (31,051  (38,136

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (511    115    108    (406
                  

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  (4,297    109,118    (30,943  (38,542

Less: Cumulative dividends on preferred stock

  131                
                  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $(4,428   $109,118   $(30,943 $(38,542
                  

Earnings (loss) per share (Note 28)

      

Basic

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders

 $(10.73   $178.63   $(53.47 $(76.16

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders

                8.04  
                  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $(10.73   $178.63   $(53.47 $(68.12
                  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

  413      611    579    566  

Diluted

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders

 $(10.73   $178.55   $(53.47 $(76.16

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders

                8.04  
                  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $(10.73   $178.55   $(53.47 $(68.12
                  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

  413      611    579    566  

Cash dividends per common share

 $     $   $0.50   $1.00  

Amounts attributable to common stockholders:

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

 $(4,428   $109,118   $(30,943 $(43,091

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

                4,549  
                  

Net income (loss)

 $(4,428   $109,118   $(30,943 $(38,542
    ��             
  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9,
2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Net sales and revenue

      

Automotive sales

 $135,142   $57,329     $46,787   $147,732  

GM Financial and other revenue

  281                

Other automotive revenue

  169    145      328    1,247  
                  

Total net sales and revenue

  135,592    57,474      47,115    148,979  
                  

Costs and expenses

      

Automotive cost of sales

  118,792    56,381      55,814    149,257  

GM Financial operating expenses and other

  152                

Automotive selling, general and administrative expense

  11,446    6,006      6,161    14,253  

Other automotive expenses, net

  118    15      1,235    6,699  
                  

Total costs and expenses

  130,508    62,402      63,210    170,209  
                  

Operating income (loss)

  5,084    (4,928    (16,095  (21,230

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial

            1,380    (6,183

Automotive interest expense

  (1,098  (694    (5,428  (2,525

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  1,555    440      852    424  

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

  196    (101    (1,088  43  

Reorganization gains, net (Note 2)

            128,155      
                  

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income

  5,737    (5,283    107,776    (29,471

Income tax expense (benefit)

  672    (1,000    (1,166  1,766  

Equity income, net of tax

  1,438    497      61    186  
                  

Net income (loss)

  6,503    (3,786    109,003    (31,051

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (331  (511    115    108  
                  

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  6,172    (4,297    109,118    (30,943

Less: Cumulative dividends on and charge related to purchase of preferred stock (Note 29)

  1,504    131            
                  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $4,668   $(4,428   $109,118   $(30,943
                  

Earnings (loss) per share (Note 30)

      

Basic

      

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $3.11   $(3.58   $178.63   $(53.47

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

  1,500    1,238      611    579  

Diluted

      

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $2.89   $(3.58   $178.55   $(53.47

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

  1,624    1,238      611    579  

Cash dividends per common share

 $   $     $   $0.50  

Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except share amounts)

 

 Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
 December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31,
2010
 December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

      

Current Assets

    

Automotive Current Assets

  

Cash and cash equivalents

 $22,679     $14,053   $21,061   $22,679  

Marketable securities

  134      141    5,555    134  
              

Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities

  22,813      14,194    26,616    22,813  

Restricted cash

  13,917      672  

Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance of $250 and $422)

  7,518      7,918  

Restricted cash and marketable securities

  1,240    13,917  

Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance of $252 and $250)

  8,699    7,518  

Inventories

  10,107      13,195    12,125    10,107  

Assets held for sale

  388              388  

Equipment on operating leases, net

  2,727      5,142    2,568    2,727  

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

  1,777      3,146    1,805    1,777  
              

Total current assets

  59,247      44,267    53,053    59,247  

Non-Current Assets

    

Restricted cash

  1,489      1,917  

Automotive Non-current Assets

  

Restricted cash and marketable securities

  1,160    1,489  

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

  7,936      2,146    8,529    7,936  

Assets held for sale

  530        

Equipment on operating leases, net

  3      442  

Property, net

  18,687      39,665    19,235    18,687  

Goodwill

  30,672          30,513    30,672  

Intangible assets, net

  14,547      265    11,882    14,547  

Deferred income taxes

  564      98    308    564  

Prepaid pension

  98      109  

Assets held for sale

      530  

Other assets

  2,522      2,130    3,286    2,623  
              

Total non-current assets

  77,048      46,772    74,913    77,048  
              

Total Automotive Assets

  127,966    136,295  

GM Financial Assets

  

Finance receivables (including finance receivables transferred to special purpose entities of $7,156 at December 31, 2010; Note 7)

  8,197      

Restricted cash

  1,090      

Goodwill

  1,265      

Other assets

  380      
      

Total GM Financial Assets

  10,932      
      

Total Assets

 $136,295     $91,039   $138,898   $136,295  
              

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)

    

Current Liabilities

    

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

  

Automotive Current Liabilities

  

Accounts payable (principally trade)

 $18,725     $22,259   $21,497   $18,725  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

  10,221      16,920  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (including debt at GM Daewoo of $70 at December 31, 2010; Note 17)

  1,616    10,221  

Liabilities held for sale

  355              355  

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  846      4,002    625    846  

Accrued expenses

  22,288      32,427  

Accrued liabilities (including derivative liabilities at GM Daewoo of $111 at December 31, 2010; Note 17)

  23,419    22,288  
              

Total current liabilities

  52,435      75,608    47,157    52,435  

Non-Current Liabilities

    

Long-term debt

  5,562      29,018  

Automotive Non-current Liabilities

  

Long-term debt (including debt at GM Daewoo of $835 at December 31, 2010; Note 17)

  3,014    5,562  

Liabilities held for sale

  270              270  

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  8,708      28,919    9,294    8,708  

Pensions

  27,086      25,178    21,894    27,086  

Other liabilities and deferred income taxes

  13,279      17,392    13,021    13,279  
              

Total non-current liabilities

  54,905      100,507    47,223    54,905  
              

Total liabilities

  107,340      176,115  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 21)

    

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (1,000,000,000 shares authorized and 360,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009) (Notes 2 and 19)

  6,998        

Equity (Deficit)

    

Old GM

    

Preferred stock, no par value (6,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)

          

Preference stock, $0.10 par value (100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)

          

Common stock, $1 2/3 par value common stock (2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 800,937,541 shares issued and 610,483,231 shares outstanding at December 31, 2008)

        1,017  

General Motors Company

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value (2,500,000,000 shares authorized and 500,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009) (Notes 2 and 19)

  5        

Total Automotive Liabilities

  94,380    107,340  

GM Financial Liabilities

  

Securitization notes payable (Note 19)

  6,128      

Credit facilities

  832      

Other liabilities

  399      
      

Total GM Financial Liabilities

  7,359      
      

Total Liabilities

  101,739    107,340  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)

  

Preferred stock Series A, $0.01 par value (2,000,000,000 shares authorized and 360,000,000 shares issued and outstanding (each with a $25.00 liquidation preference) at December 31, 2009)

      6,998  

Equity

  

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized:

  

Series A (276,101,695 shares issued and outstanding (each with a $25.00 liquidation preference) at December 31, 2010)

  5,536      

Series B (100,000,000 shares issued and outstanding (each with a $50.00 liquidation preference) at December 31, 2010)

  4,855      

Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000,000,000 shares authorized and 1,500,136,998 shares and 1,500,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009)

  15    15  

Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital)

  24,050      16,489    24,257    24,040  

Accumulated deficit

  (4,394    (70,727

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  1,588      (32,339

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

  266    (4,394

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  1,251    1,588  
              

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

  21,249      (85,560

Total stockholders’ equity

  36,180    21,249  

Noncontrolling interests

  708      484    979    708  
              

Total equity (deficit)

  21,957      (85,076

Total equity

  37,159    21,957  
              

Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit)

 $136,295     $91,039  

Total Liabilities and Equity

 $138,898   $136,295  
              

Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net income (loss)

 $6,503   $(3,786   $109,003   $(31,051

Less: GM Financial income

  90                
                  

Automotive income (loss)

  6,413    (3,786    109,003    (31,051

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

      

Depreciation, impairment charges and amortization expense

  6,923    4,511      6,873    18,724  

Delphi charges

                4,797  

Foreign currency translation and transaction (gain) loss

  209    755      1,077    (1,705

Amortization of discount and issuance costs on debt issues

  163    140      3,897    189  

(Gain) loss related to Saab deconsolidation and bankruptcy filing

      (59    478      

Undistributed earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates

  (753  (497    1,036    (727

Pension contributions and OPEB payments

  (5,723  (5,832    (2,472  (4,898

Pension and OPEB expense, net

  412    3,570      3,234    2,747  

Withdrawals (contributions) to VEBA

      (252    9    1,355  

(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt

  (196  101      1,088      

Gain on disposition of Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

            (2,477    

Reorganization gains, net (including cash payments $408)

            (128,563    

Provisions (benefits) for deferred taxes

  242    (1,427    (600  1,163  

Change in other investments and miscellaneous assets

  (137  292      596    (395

Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals (Note 36)

  (981  3,372      (10,229  94  

Other

  17    176      (1,253  (2,358
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities–Automotive

  6,589    1,064      (18,303  (12,065
                  

Net income–GM Financial

  90                

Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities

  86                

Change in operating assets and liabilities

  15                
                  

Net cash provided by operating activities–GM Financial

  191                
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  6,780    1,064      (18,303  (12,065

Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — (Continued)

(In millions)

  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Expenditures for property

  (4,200  (1,862    (3,517  (7,530

Available-for-sale marketable securities, acquisitions

  (11,012        (202  (3,771

Trading marketable securities, acquisitions

  (358  (158          

Available-for-sale marketable securities, liquidations

  5,611    3      185    5,866  

Trading marketable securities, liquidations

  343    168            

Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired other than cash acquired with GM Financial

  (3,580  (2,127        (1

Increase due to consolidation of business units

  63    222      46      

Distributions from (investments in) Ally Financial

      72      (884    

Operating leases, liquidations

  346    564      1,307    3,610  

Proceeds from sale of business units/equity investments, net

  317              232  

Proceeds from sale of real estate, plants and equipment

  188    67      38    347  

Change in notes receivable

  46    61      (23  (430

Increase in restricted cash and marketable securities

  (871  (3,604    (18,461  (87

Decrease in restricted cash and marketable securities

  13,823    8,775      418      

Other investing activities

  2    (25    (41    
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities–Automotive

  718    2,156      (21,134  (1,764
                  

GM Financial cash on hand at acquisition

  538                

Purchase of receivables

  (947              

Principal collections and recoveries on receivables

  871                

Other investing activities

  53                
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities–GM Financial

  515                
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  1,233    2,156      (21,134  (1,764

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Net decrease in short-term debt

  (1,097  (352    (2,364  (4,100

Proceeds from issuance of debt (original maturities greater than three months)

  718    6,153      53,949    9,928  

Payments on debt (original maturities greater than three months)

  (10,536  (5,259    (6,072  (1,702

Proceeds from issuance of stock

  4,857                

Payments to purchase stock

  (1,462              

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash retained by MLC

            (1,216    

Payments to acquire noncontrolling interest

  (6  (100    (5    

Debt issuance costs and fees paid for debt modification

  (161        (63    

Cash dividends paid (including premium paid on redemption of stock)

  (1,572  (97        (283
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities–Automotive

  (9,259  345      44,229    3,843  
                  

Net change in credit facilities

  212                

Issuance of debt

  700                

Payments of debt

  (1,419              

Other financing activities

  (4              
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities–GM Financial

  (511              
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  (9,770  345      44,229    3,843  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents–Automotive

  (57  492      168    (778
                  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents–Automotive

  (2,009  4,057      4,960    (10,764
                  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents–GM Financial

  195                

Cash and cash equivalents reclassified as assets held for sale–Automotive

  391    (391          
                  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period–Automotive

  22,679    19,013      14,053    24,817  
                  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period–Automotive

 $21,061   $22,679     $19,013   $14,053  
                  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period–GM Financial

 $195   $     $   $  
                  

Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(In millions)

 

  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net income (loss)

 $(3,786   $109,003   $(31,051 $(38,136

Income (loss) income from discontinued operations

                4,549  
                  

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  (3,786    109,003    (31,051  (42,685

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities

      

Depreciation, impairment charges and amortization expense

  4,241      6,873    10,014    9,513  

Goodwill impairment charges

            610      

Delphi charges

            4,797    1,547  

Foreign currency translation and transaction (gain) loss

  755      1,077    (1,705  661  

Impairment charges related to investments in GMAC

  270          8,100      

Amortization of discount and issuance costs on debt issues

  140      3,897    189    177  

(Gain) loss related to Saab deconsolidation and bankruptcy filing

  (59    478          

Undistributed earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates

  (497    1,036    (727  293  

OPEB expense

  3,206      193    (2,115  2,362  

OPEB payments

  (1,514    (1,886  (3,831  (3,751

VEBA withdrawals

        9    1,355    1,694  

Contributions to New VEBA

  (252              

Pension expense

  364      3,041    4,862    1,799  

Pension contributions

  (4,318    (586  (1,067  (937

Gain on extinguishment of U.S. term loan

        (906        

Loss on extinguishment of UST GMAC Loan

        1,994          

Loss on extinguishment of other debt

  101                

Gain on disposition of GMAC Common Membership Interests

        (2,477        

Cash payments related to reorganizations gains, net

        (408        

Reorganization gains, net

        (128,155        

Provisions for deferred taxes

  (1,427    (600  1,163    36,717  

Change in other investments and miscellaneous assets

  303      596    (395  651  

Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals

  2,605      (10,229  94    (3,412

Other

  839      (1,253  (2,358  2,878  
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities

  971      (18,303  (12,065  7,507  

Cash provided by discontinued operating activities

                224  
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  971      (18,303  (12,065  7,731  

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — (Continued)

(In millions)

  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Expenditures for property

  (1,914    (3,517  (7,530  (7,542

Investments in marketable securities, acquisitions

  (158    (202  (3,771  (10,155

Investments in marketable securities, liquidations

  171      185    5,866    8,119  

Investment in GMAC

        (884      (1,022

Investment in stock warrants

  (25              

Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired

  (2,127        (1  (46

Increase in cash due to consolidation of CAMI

        46          

Decrease in cash due to deconsolidation of Saab in February 2009

        (41        

Increase in cash due to consolidation of Saab in August 2009

  222                

Distributions from GMAC received on GMAC common stock

  72                

Operating leases, liquidations

  564      1,307    3,610    3,165  

Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations

                5,354  

Proceeds from sale of business units/equity investments

            232      

Proceeds from sale of real estate, plants, and equipment

  67      38    347    332  

Change in notes receivable

  (31    (23  (430  34  

Change in restricted cash

  5,171      (18,043  (87  23  
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities

  2,012      (21,134  (1,764  (1,738

Cash used in discontinued investing activities

                (22
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  2,012      (21,134  (1,764  (1,760

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Net decrease in short-term debt

  (909    (2,364  (4,100  (5,749

Proceeds from UST Loan Facility and UST GMAC Loan

        16,645    4,000      

Proceeds from funding by EDC

  4,042                

Proceeds from the Receivables Program

  30      260          

Proceeds from DIP Facility

        33,300          

Proceeds from EDC Loan Facility

        2,407          

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

  873      345    5,928    2,131  

Proceeds from German Facility

  716      992          

Payments on the UST Loans

  (1,361              

Payments on Canadian Loan

  (192              

Payments on Receivables Program

  (140              

Payments on German Facility

  (1,779              

Payments on other long-term debt

  (541    (6,072  (1,702  (1,403

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash retained by MLC

        (1,216        

Payments to acquire noncontrolling interest

  (100    (5        

Fees paid for debt modification

        (63        

Cash dividends paid to GM preferred stockholders

  (97              

Cash dividends paid to Old GM common stockholders

            (283  (567
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) continuing financing activities

  542      44,229    3,843    (5,588

Cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities

                (5
                  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  542      44,229    3,843    (5,593

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

  532      168    (778  316  
                  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  4,057      4,960    (10,764  694  

Cash and cash equivalents reclassified as assets held for sale

  (391              

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

  19,013      14,053    24,817    24,123  
                  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

 $22,679     $19,013   $14,053   $24,817  
                  
  Series A
Preferred
Stock
  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Common Stockholders’  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Equity
(Deficit)
 
   Common
Stock
  Capital
Surplus
  Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    

Balance at December 31, 2007, Predecessor

 $   $   $943   $16,100   $(39,426 $(13,987 $1,218    $(35,152

Net income (loss)

                  (30,943      (108 $(31,051  (31,051

Other comprehensive income (loss)

         

Foreign currency translation loss

                      (1,155  (161  (1,316 

Cash flow hedging losses, net

                      (811  (420  (1,231 

Unrealized loss on securities

                      (298      (298 

Defined benefit plans, net (Note 29)

                      (16,088      (16,088 
                  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                      (18,352  (581  (18,933  (18,933
            

Comprehensive income (loss)

        $(49,984 
            

Effects of Ally Financial adoption of ASC 820 and ASC 825

                  (76           (76

Stock options

              32    1             33  

Common stock issued for settlement of Series D debentures

          74    357                 431  

Cash dividends paid to Old GM common stockholders

                  (283           (283

Dividends declared or paid to noncontrolling interests

                          (46   (46

Other

                          1     1  
                                 

Balance December 31, 2008, Predecessor

          1,017    16,489    (70,727  (32,339  484     (85,076

Net income (loss)

                  109,118        (115 $109,003    109,003  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

         

Foreign currency translation gain

                      232    (85  147   

Cash flow hedging gains, net

                      99    177    276   

Unrealized gain on securities

                      46        46   

Defined benefit plans, net
(Note 29)

                      (3,408      (3,408 
                  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                      (3,031  92    (2,939  (2,939
            

Comprehensive income (loss)

        $106,064   
            

Dividends declared or paid to noncontrolling interests

                          (26   (26

Other

          1    5    (1      (27   (22
                                 

Balance July 9, 2009, Predecessor

          1,018    16,494    38,390    (35,370  408     20,940  

Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(In millions)

 

  Common Stockholders’  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Equity
(Deficit)
 
  Common
Stock
 Capital
Surplus
  Accumulated
Equity
(Deficit)
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    

Balance at December 31, 2006, Predecessor

 $943 $15,946   $(29 $(22,126 $1,190    $(4,076

Net income (loss)

        (38,542      406   $(38,136  (38,136

Other comprehensive income (loss)

       

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            998    29    1,027   

Cash flow hedging losses, net

            (38  (272  (310 

Unrealized loss on securities

            (17      (17 

Defined benefit plans, net (Note 27)

            6,043        6,043   
                

Other comprehensive income (loss)

            6,986    (243  6,743    6,743  
          

Comprehensive income (loss)

       $(31,393 
          

Effects of accounting change regarding pension plans and OPEB plans measurement dates pursuant to ASC 715-20, net of tax

        (425  1,153         728  

Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle — adoption of ASC 740-10, net of tax

        137             137  

Stock options

    55                 55  

Conversion of GMAC Preferred Membership Interests

    27                 27  

Cash dividends paid to Old GM common stockholders

        (567           (567

Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (88   (88

Dealership investments

                (51   (51

Purchase of capped call option on Old GM common stock

    (99               (99

Issuance of Series D debentures

    171                 171  

Other

                4     4  
                           

Balance at December 31, 2007, Predecessor

  943  16,100    (39,426  (13,987  1,218     (35,152

Net income (loss)

        (30,943      (108 $(31,051  (31,051

Other comprehensive income (loss)

       

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            (1,155  (161  (1,316 

Cash flow hedging losses, net

            (811  (420  (1,231 

Unrealized loss on securities

            (298      (298 

Defined benefit plans, net (Note 27)

            (16,088      (16,088 
                

Other comprehensive income (loss)

            (18,352  (581  (18,933  (18,933
          

Comprehensive income (loss)

      $(49,984 
          

Effects of GMAC adoption of ASC 820-10 and
ASC 825-10

        (76           (76

Stock options

    32    1             33  

Common stock issued for settlement of Series D debentures

  74  357                 431  

Cash dividends paid to Old GM common stockholders

        (283           (283

Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (46   (46

Other

                1     1  
                        

Balance December 31, 2008, Predecessor

  1,017  16,489    (70,727  (32,339  484     (85,076

Net income (loss)

        109,118        (115 $109,003    109,003  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

       

Foreign currency translation adjustments

            232    (85  147   

Cash flow hedging gains, net

            99    177    276   

Unrealized gain on securities

            46        46   

Defined benefit plans, net (Note 27)

            (3,408      (3,408 
                

Other comprehensive income (loss)

            (3,031  92    (2,939  (2,939
          

Comprehensive income (loss)

      $106,064   
          

Cash dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

                (26   (26
       

Other

  1  5    (1      (27   (22
                        

Balance July 9, 2009, Predecessor

  1,018  16,494    38,390    (35,370  408     20,940  
  Series A
Preferred
Stock
  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Common Stockholders’  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Equity
(Deficit)
 
   Common
Stock
  Capital
Surplus
  Retain
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    

Balance July 9, 2009, Predecessor

          1,018    16,494    38,390    (35,370  408     20,940  

Fresh-start reporting adjustments:

         

Elimination of predecessor common stock, capital surplus and accumulated deficit

          (1,018  (16,494  (38,390           (55,902

Elimination of accumulated other comprehensive loss

                      35,370         35,370  

Issuance of GM common stock

          12    18,779                 18,791  
                                 

Balance July 10, 2009 Successor

          12    18,779            408     19,199  

Net income (loss)

                  (4,297      511   $(3,786  (3,786

Other comprehensive income (loss)

         

Foreign currency translation gain

                      157    (33  124   

Cash flow hedging losses, net

                      (1      (1 

Unrealized gain on securities

                      2        2   

Defined benefit plans, net (Note 29)

                      1,430        1,430   
                  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                      1,588    (33  1,555    1,555  
            

Comprehensive income (loss)

        $(2,231 
            

Common stock related to settlement of UAW hourly retiree medical plan

          3    4,933                 4,936  

Common stock warrants related to settlement of UAW hourly retiree medical plan

              220                 220  

Participation in GM Daewoo equity rights offering

              108            (108     

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in CAMI

                          (100   (100

Cash dividends paid on Series A Preferred Stock

                  (97           (97

Other

                          30     30  
                                 

Balance December 31, 2009, Successor

          15    24,040    (4,394  1,588    708     21,957  

Net income

                  6,172        331   $6,503    6,503  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

         

Foreign currency translation gain

                      223    (13  210   

Cash flow hedging losses, net

                      (22      (22 

Unrealized loss on securities

                      (7      (7 

Defined benefit plans, net
(Note 29)

                      (545      (545 
                  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

                      (351  (13  (364  (364
            

Comprehensive income (loss)

        $6,139   
            

Reclassification of Series A Preferred Stock to permanent equity

  5,536                             5,536  

Issuance of Series B Preferred Stock

      4,855                         4,855  

Dividends declared or paid to noncontrolling interest

                          (85   (85

Repurchase of noncontrolling interest shares

              1            (7   (6

Sale of businesses

                      14    (18   (4

Stock-based compensation

              216                 216  

Effect of adoption of amendments to ASC 810 regarding variable interest entities (Note 4)

                          76     76  

Cash dividends paid on Series A Preferred Stock and Cumulative dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and charge related to purchase of Series A Preferred Stock

                  (1,512           (1,512

Other

                          (13   (13
                                 

Balance December 31, 2010, Successor

 $5,536   $4,855   $15   $24,257   $266   $1,251   $979    $37,159  
                                 

Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(In millions)

  Common Stockholders’  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Equity
(Deficit)
 
  Common
Stock
  Capital
Surplus
  Accumulated
Equity
(Deficit)
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    

Balance July 9, 2009, Predecessor

  1,018    16,494    38,390    (35,370  408     20,940  

Fresh-start reporting adjustments:

       

Elimination of predecessor common stock, capital surplus and accumulated deficit

  (1,018  (16,494  (38,390           (55,902

Elimination of accumulated other comprehensive loss

              35,370         35,370  

Issuance of GM common stock

  4    18,787                 18,791  
                         

Balance July 10, 2009 Successor

  4    18,787            408     19,199  

Net income (loss)

          (4,297      511   $(3,786  (3,786

Other comprehensive income (loss)

       

Foreign currency translation adjustments

              157    (33  124   

Unrealized gain on derivatives

              (1      (1 

Unrealized gain on securities

              2        2   

Defined benefit plans, net (Note 27)

              1,430        1,430   
                

Other comprehensive income (loss)

              1,588    (33  1,555    1,555  
          

Comprehensive income (loss)

      $(2,231 
          

Common stock related to settlement of UAW hourly retiree medical plan

  1    4,935                 4,936  

Common stock warrants related to settlement of UAW hourly retiree medical plan

      220                 220  

Participation in GM Daewoo equity rights offering

      108            (108     

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in CAMI

                  (100   (100

Cash dividends paid to GM preferred stockholders

          (97           (97

Other

                  30     30  
                         

Balance December 31, 2009, Successor

 $5   $24,050   $(4,394 $1,588   $708    $21,957  
                         

Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Nature of Operations

General Motors Company was formed by the United States Department of the Treasury (UST) in 2009 originally as a Delaware limited liability company, Vehicle Acquisition Holdings LLC, and subsequently converted to a Delaware corporation, NGMCO, Inc. This company, which on July 10, 2009 acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of General Motors Corporation (363 Sale) and changed its name to General Motors Company, is sometimes referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (2009 10-K)these consolidated financial statements for the periods on or subsequent to July 10, 2009 as “we,” “our,” “us,” “ourselves,” the “Company,” “General Motors,” or “GM,” and is the successor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes (Successor). General Motors Corporation is sometimes referred to in this 2009 10-K,these consolidated financial statements, for the periods on or before July 9, 2009, as “Old GM.” Prior to July 10, 2009 Old GM operated the business of the Company, and pursuant to the agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as described in a no-action letter issued to Old GM by the SEC Staff on July 9, 2009 regarding our filing requirements and those of Motors Liquidation Company (MLC), the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements and related information of Old GM as it is our predecessor entity solely for accounting and financial reporting purposes (Predecessor). On July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale, General Motors Corporation changed its name to Motors Liquidation Company, which is sometimes referred to in this 2009 10-Kthese consolidated financial statements for the periods on or after July 10, 2009 as “MLC.” MLC continues to exist as a distinct legal entity for the sole purpose of liquidating its remaining assets and liabilities.

On October 1, 2010 we acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of AmeriCredit Corp. (AmeriCredit), an automotive finance company which we subsequently renamed General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (GM Financial).

We develop, produce and market cars, trucks and parts worldwide. We also conduct finance operations through GM Financial. These financing operations consist principally of financing automobile purchases and leases for retail customers.

We analyze the results of our business through our threefive segments, which are GM North America (GMNA), GM Europe (GME), and General MotorsGM International Operations (GMIO)., GM South America (GMSA) and GM Financial. Nonsegment operations are classified as Corporate. Corporate includes investments in Ally Financial, Inc. (Ally Financial) (formerly GMAC Inc.), certain centrally recorded income and costs, such as interest, income taxes and corporate expenditures, certain nonsegment specific revenues and expenses, including costs related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements (as subsequently defined in Note 19)20) and a portfolio of automotive retail leases.

We also own a 16.6%9.9% equity interest in GMAC Inc. (GMAC),Ally Financial, which is accounted for as a cost method investment because we cannot exercise significant influence over GMAC. GMACinfluence. Ally Financial provides a broad range of financial services, including consumer vehicle financing, automotive dealership and other commercial financing, residential mortgage services, and automobile service contracts.

Note 2. Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale

Background

Over time as Old GM’s market share declined in North America, Old GM needed to continually restructure its business operations to reduce cost and excess capacity. In addition, legacyLegacy labor costs and obligations and capacity in its dealer network made Old GM less competitive than new entrants into the U.S. market. These factors continued to strain Old GM’s liquidity. In 2005 Old GM incurred significant losses from operations and from restructuring activities such as providing support to Delphi Corporation (Delphi) and other efforts intended to reduce operating costs. Old GM managed its liquidity during this time through a series of cost reduction initiatives, capital markets transactions and sales of assets. However, the global credit market crisis had a dramatic effect on Old GM and the automotive industry. In the second half of 2008, the increased turmoil in the mortgage and overall credit markets (particularly the lack of financing for buyers or lessees of vehicles), the continued reductions in U.S. housing values, the volatility in the price of oil, recessions in the United StatesU.S. and Western Europe and the slowdown of economic growth in the rest of the world created a substantially more difficult business environment. The ability to execute capital markets transactions or sales of assets was extremely limited, vehicle sales in North America and Western Europe contracted severely, and the pace of vehicle sales in the rest of the world slowed. Old GM’s liquidity position, as well as its operating performance, were negatively affected by these economic and industry conditions and by other financial and business factors, many of which were beyond its control.

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As a result of these economic conditions and the rapid decline in sales in the three months ended December 31, 2008 Old GM determined that, despite the actions it had then taken to restructure its U.S. business, it would be unable to pay its obligations in the normal course of business in 2009 or service its debt in a timely fashion, which required the development of a new plan that depended on financial assistance from the U.S. government.

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In December 2008 Old GM requested and received financial assistance from the U.S. government and entered into a loan and security agreement with the UST, which was subsequently amended (UST Loan Agreement). In early 2009 Old GM’s business results and liquidity continued to deteriorate, and, as a result, Old GM obtained additional funding from the UST under the UST Loan Agreement. Old GM also received funding from Export Development Canada (EDC), a corporation wholly-owned by the government of Canada, under a loan and security agreement entered into in April 2009 (EDC Loan Facility).

As a condition to obtaining the loans under the UST Loan Agreement, Old GM was required to submit a Viability Plan in February 2009 that included specific actions intended to result in the following:

 

Repayment of all loans, interest and expenses under the UST Loan Agreement, and all other funding provided by the U.S. government;

 

Compliance with federal fuel efficiency and emissions requirements and commencement of domestic manufacturing of advanced technology vehicles;

 

Achievement of a positive net present value, using reasonable assumptions and taking into account all existing and projected future costs;

 

Rationalization of costs, capitalization and capacity with respect to its manufacturing workforce, suppliers and dealerships; and

 

A product mix and cost structure that is competitive in the U.S. marketplace.

The UST Loan Agreement also required Old GM to, among other things, use its best efforts to achieve the following restructuring targets:

Debt Reduction

 

Reduction of its outstanding unsecured public debt by not less than two-thirds through conversion of existing unsecured public debt into equity, debt and/or cash or by other appropriate means.

Labor Modifications

 

Reduction of the total amount of compensation paid to its U.S. employees so that, by no later than December 31, 2009, the average of such total amount is competitive with the average total amount of such compensation paid to U.S. employees of certain foreign-owned, U.S. domiciled automakers (transplant automakers);

 

Elimination of the payment of any compensation or benefits to U.S. employees who have been fired, laid-off, furloughed or idled, other than customary severance pay; and

 

Application of work rules for U.S. employees in a manner that is competitive with the work rules for employees of transplant automakers.

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VEBA Modifications

 

Modification of its retiree healthcare obligations arising under the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement under which responsibility for providing healthcare for International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) retirees, their spouses and dependents would permanently shift from Old GM to the New Plan funded by the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (New VEBA), such that payment or contribution of not less than one-half of the value of each future payment was to be made in the form of Old GM common stock, subject to certain limitations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The UST Loan Agreement provided that if, by March 31, 2009 or a later date (not to exceed 30 days after March 31, 2009) as determined by the President’s DesigneePresidential Task Force on the Auto Industry (Auto Task Force) (Certification Deadline), the President’s DesigneeAuto Task Force had not certified that Old GM had taken all steps necessary to achieve and sustain its long-term viability, international competitiveness and energy efficiency in accordance with the Viability Plan, then the loans and other obligations under the UST Loan Agreement were to become due and payable on the thirtieth day after the Certification Deadline.

On March 30, 2009 the President’s DesigneeAuto Task Force determined that the plan was not viable and required substantial revisions. In conjunction with the March 30, 2009 announcement, the administration announced that it would offer Old GM adequate working capital financing for a period of 60 days while it worked with Old GM to develop and implement a more accelerated and aggressive restructuring that would provide a sound long-term foundation. On March 31, 2009 Old GM and the UST agreed to postpone the Certification Deadline to June 1, 2009.

Old GM made further modifications to its Viability Plan in an attempt to satisfy the President’s Designee’sAuto Task Force requirement that it undertake a substantially more accelerated and aggressive restructuring plan (Revised Viability Plan). The following is a summary of significant cost reduction and restructuring actions contemplated by the Revised Viability Plan, the most significant of which included reducing Old GM’s indebtedness and VEBA obligations.

Indebtedness and VEBA obligations

In April 2009 Old GM commenced exchange offers for certain unsecured notes to reduce its unsecured debt in order to comply with the debt reduction condition of the UST Loan Agreement.

Old GM also commenced discussions with the UST regarding the terms of a potential restructuring of its debt obligations under the UST Loan Agreement, the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan Agreement (as subsequently defined), and any other debt issued or owed to the UST in connection with those loan agreements pursuant to which the UST would exchange at least 50% of the total outstanding debt Old GM owed to it at June 1, 2009 for Old GM common stock.

In addition, Old GM commenced discussions with the UAW and the VEBA-settlement class representative regarding the terms of potential VEBA modifications.

Other cost reductionCost Reduction and restructuring actionsRestructuring Actions

In addition to the efforts to reduce debt and modify the VEBA obligations, the Revised Viability Plan also contemplated the following cost reduction efforts:

 

Extended shutdowns of certain North American manufacturing facilities in order to reduce dealer inventory;

 

Refocus its resources on four core U.S. brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC;

 

Acceleration of the resolution for Saab Automobile AB (Saab), HUMMER and Saturn and no planned future investment for Pontiac, which was to be phased out by the end of 2010;

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Acceleration of the reduction in U.S. nameplates to 34 by 2010 — there were 34 nameplates at December 31, 2010;

 

A reduction in the number of U.S. dealers from 6,246 in 2008 to 3,605 in 2010 — we have completed the federal dealer arbitration process and reduced the number of U.S. dealers to 4,500 at December 31, 2010;

 

A reduction in the total number of plants in the U.S. to 34 by the end of 2010 and 31 by 2012;2012 — there were 40 plants in the U.S. at December 31, 2010; and

 

A reduction in the U.S. hourly employment levels from 61,000 in 2008 to 40,000 in 2010 as a result of the nameplate reductions, operational efficiencies and plant capacity reductions.reductions — through these actions, our special attrition programs and other U.S. hourly workforce reductions, we have reduced the number of U.S. hourly employees to 49,000 at December 31, 2010.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Old GM had previously announced that it would reduce salaried employment levels on a global basis by 10,000 during 2009 and had instituted several programs to effect reductions in salaried employment levels. Old GM had also negotiated a revised labor agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) to reduce its hourly labor costs to approximately the level paid to the transplant automakers; however, such agreement was contingent upon receiving longer term financial support for its Canadian operations from the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments.

Chapter 11 Proceedings

Old GM was not able to complete the cost reduction and restructuring actions in its Revised Viability Plan, including the debt reductions and VEBA modifications, which resulted in extreme liquidity constraints. As a result, on June 1, 2009 Old GM and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 (Chapter 11 Proceedings) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankruptcy Code) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (Bankruptcy Court).

In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM entered into a secured superpriority debtor-in-possession credit agreement with the UST and EDC (DIP Facility) and received additional funding commitments from EDC to support Old GM’s Canadian operations.

The following table summarizes the total funding and funding commitments Old GM received from the U.S. and Canadian governments and the additional notes Old GM issued related thereto in the period December 31, 2008 through July 9, 2009 (dollars in millions):

 

Description of Funding Commitment

  Funding and Funding
Commitments
  Additional
Notes Issued(a)
  Total Obligation  Funding and  Funding
Commitments
   Additional
Notes Issued (a)
   Total Obligation 

UST Loan Agreement (b)

  $19,761  $1,172  $20,933  $19,761    $1,172    $20,933  

EDC funding (c)

   6,294   161   6,455   6,294     161     6,455  

DIP Facility

   33,300   2,221   35,521   33,300     2,221     35,521  
                     

Total

  $59,355  $3,554  $62,909  $59,355    $3,554    $62,909  
                     

 

(a)Old GM did not receive any proceeds from the issuance of these promissory notes, which were issued as additional compensation to the UST and EDC.

 

(b)Includes debt of $361 million, which the UST loaned to Old GM under the warranty program.

 

(c)Includes approximately $2.4 billion from the EDC Loan Facility received in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and funding commitments of CAD $4.5 billion (equivalent to $3.9 billion when entered into) that were immediately converted into our equity. This funding was received on July 15, 2009.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

363 Sale

On July 10, 2009 we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Old GM and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the Sellers). The 363 Sale was consummated in accordance with the Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, as amended, (Purchase Agreement) between us and the Sellers, and pursuant to the Bankruptcy Court’s sale order dated July 5, 2009.

In connection with the 363 Sale, the purchase price paid to Old GM was comprisedcomposed of:

 

A credit bid in an amount equal to the total of: (1) debt of $19.8 billion under Old GM’s UST Loan Agreement, plus notes of $1.2 billion issued as additional compensation for the UST Loan Agreement, plus interest on such debt Old GM owed as of the closing date of the 363 Sale; and (2) debt of $33.3 billion under Old GM’s DIP Facility, plus notes of $2.2 billion issued as additional compensation for the DIP Facility, plus interest Old GM owed as of the closing date, less debt of $8.2 billion owed under the DIP Facility;

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The UST’s return of the warrants Old GM previously issued to it;

 

The issuance to MLC of 50150 million shares (or 10%) of our common stock and warrants to acquire newly issued shares of our common stock initially exercisable for a total of 91273 million shares of our common stock (or 15% on a fully diluted basis); and

 

Our assumption of certain specified liabilities of Old GM (including debt of $7.1 billion owed under the DIP Facility).

Under the Purchase Agreement, we are obligated to issue additional shares of our common stockAdjustment Shares to MLC (Adjustment Shares) in the event that allowed general unsecured claims against MLC, as estimated by the Bankruptcy Court, exceed $35.0 billion. The maximum number of Adjustment Shares equateissuable is 30 million shares (subject to 2% (or 10 million shares) of our common stock.adjustment to take into account stock dividends, stock splits and other transactions). The number of Adjustment Shares to be issued is calculated based on the extent to which estimated general unsecured claims exceed $35.0 billion with the maximum number of Adjustment Shares issued if estimated general unsecured claims total $42.0 billion or more. WeIn the period July 10, 2009 to December 31, 2009 we determined that it iswas probable that general unsecured claims allowed against MLC willwould ultimately exceed $35.0 billion by at least $2.0 billion. In thatthe circumstance where estimated general unsecured claims equal $37.0 billion, we would behave been required to issue 2.98.6 million Adjustment Shares to MLC as an adjustment to the purchase price. At July 10,December 31, 2009 we accrued $113recorded a liability of $162 million included in Other liabilitiesAccrued liabilities. In the year ended December 31, 2010 the liability was adjusted quarterly based on available information. Based on information which became available in the three months ended December 31, 2010, we concluded it was no longer probable that general unsecured claims would exceed $35.0 billion and deferredwe reversed to income taxes related to this contingent obligation.our previously recorded liability of $231 million for the contingently issuable Adjustment Shares.

Agreements with the UST, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits TrustEDC and Export Development CanadaNew VEBA

On July 10, 2009 we entered into the UST Credit Agreement and assumed debt of $7.1 billion maturing on July 10, 2015 that Old GM incurred under its DIP Facility (UST Loans). Immediately after entering into the UST Credit Agreement, we made a partial prepayment, reducing the UST Loans principal balance to $6.7 billion. We also entered into the VEBA Note Agreement and issued a note in the principal amount of $2.5 billion (VEBA Notes) to the New VEBA. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL), we also entered into the amended and restated Canadian Loan Agreement with EDC, as a result of which GMCL has a CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion when entered into) term loan (Canadian Loan).

In December 2009 and March 2010 we made quarterly payments of $1.0 billion and $1.0 billion on the UST Loans and GMCL made quarterly payments of $192 million and $194 million on the Canadian Loan. In April 2010, we used funds from our escrow account to repay in full the outstanding amount of the UST Loans of $4.7 billion, and GMCL repaid in full the outstanding amount of the Canadian Loan of $1.1 billion. Both loans were repaid prior to maturity. On October 26, 2010 we repaid in full the outstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of the VEBA Notes of $2.8 billion.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Refer to Note 1819 for additional information on the UST Loans, VEBA Notes and the Canadian Loan.

Issuance of Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Warrants

On July 10, 2009 we issued the following securities to the UST, Canada GEN Investment Corporation (formerly 7176384 Canada Inc.), a corporation organized under the laws of Canada (Canada Holdings), the New VEBA and MLC:

USTMLC (shares in millions):

 

304.1 million shares of our common stock;

   Common Stock   Series A
Preferred Stock
 

UST

   912     84  

Canada Holdings

   175     16  

New VEBA (a)

   263     260  

MLC (a)

   150       
          
   1,500     360  
          

 

83.9 million shares of our Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Series A Preferred Stock);

Canada Holdings

58.4 million shares of our common stock;

16.1 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock;

New VEBA

87.5 million shares of our common stock;

260.0 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock;

Warrant to acquire 15.2 million shares of our common stock;

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MLC

50.0 million shares of our common stock; and

Two warrants, each to acquire 45.5 million shares of our common stock.

(a)New VEBA also received a warrant to acquire 46 million shares of our common stock and MLC received two warrants, each to acquire 136 million shares of our common stock.

Preferred Stock

The shares of Series A Preferred Stock have a liquidation preferenceamount of $25.00 per share and accrue cumulative dividends at 9.0% per annum (payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15) that are payable if, as and when declared by our Board of Directors. So long as any share of the Series A Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution may be declared or paid on our common stock or our Series B Preferred Stock unless all accrued and unpaid dividends have been paid on the Series A Preferred Stock, subject to exceptions, such as dividends on our common stock payable solely in shares of our common stock. On or after December 31, 2014 we may redeem, in whole or in part, the shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding, at a redemption price per share equal to $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, subject to limited exceptions.

The Series A Preferred Stock iswas previously classified as temporary equity because onethe holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, as a class, owned greater than 50% of our common stock and therefore had the ability to exert control, through the power to vote for the election of our directors, over various matters, which could include compelling us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock in 2014 or later. In December 2010 we purchased 84 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock, held by the UST. Since the remaining holders of our Series A Preferred Stock, Canada Holdings and the New VEBA, do not own a majority of our common stock and therefore do not have the ability to exert control, through the power to vote for the election of our directors, over various matters, including compelling us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock when it becomes callable by us on or after December 31, 2014, our classification of the Series A Preferred Stock as temporary equity is no longer appropriate. As such, upon the purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock held by the UST, controls our Board of Directors and could compel us to call the Series A Preferred Stock for redemption in 2014. We are not accretingheld by Canada Holdings and the Preferred StockNew VEBA was reclassified to permanent equity at its redemptioncarrying amount of $9.0 billion because we believe it is not probable that$5.5 billion. Refer to Note 29 for additional information on the UST will control our Boardpurchase of Directors in 2014.shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

Warrants

The first tranche of warrants issued to MLC is exercisable at any time prior to July 10, 2016, with an exercise price of $30.00$10.00 per share. The second tranche of warrants issued to MLC is exercisable at any time prior to July 10, 2019, with an exercise price of $55.00$18.33 per share. The warrant issued to the New VEBA is exercisable at any time prior to December 31, 2015, with an exercise price of $126.92$42.31 per share. The number of shares of our common stock underlying each of the warrants issued to MLC and the New VEBA and the per share exercise price are subject to adjustment as a result of certain events, including stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Additional Modifications to Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Contingent upon the Emergence from BankruptcyCompletion of the 363 Sale

We modified the U.S. hourly pension plan, the U.S. executive retirement plan, the U.S. salaried life plan, the non-UAW hourly retiree medical plan and the U.S. hourly life plan. These modifications became effective upon the completion of the 363 Sale. The key modifications were:

 

Elimination of the post 65 benefits and capping the pre 65 benefits in the non-UAW hourly retiree medical plan;

 

Capping the life benefit for non-UAW retirees and future retirees at $10,000 in the U.S. hourly life plan;

 

Capping the life benefit for existing salaried retirees at $10,000, reduced the retiree benefit for future salaried retirees and eliminated the executive benefit for the U.S. salaried life plan;

 

Elimination of a portion of nonqualified benefits in the U.S. executive retirement plan; and

 

Elimination of the flat monthly special lifetime benefit of $66.70 that was to commence on January 1, 2010 for the U.S. hourly pension plan.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Accounting for the Effects of the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale

Chapter 11 Proceedings

Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 852, “Reorganizations,” (ASC 852) is applicable to entities operating under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. ASC 852 generally does not affect the application of U.S. GAAP that we and Old GM followed to prepare the consolidated financial statements, but it does require specific disclosures for transactions and events that were directly related to the Chapter 11 Proceedings and transactions and events that resulted from ongoing operations.

Old GM prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with the guidance in ASC 852 in the period June 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Revenues, expenses, realized gains and losses, and provisions for losses directly related to the Chapter 11 Proceedings were recorded in Reorganization gains, net. Reorganization gains, net do not constitute an element of operating loss due to their nature and due to the requirement of ASC 852 that they be reported separately. Old GM’s balance sheet prior to the 363 Sale distinguished prepetition liabilities subject to compromise from prepetition liabilities not subject to compromise and from postpetition liabilities. Cash amounts provided by or used in the Chapter 11 Proceedings are separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.

Application of Fresh-Start Reporting

The Bankruptcy Court did not determine a reorganization value in connection with the 363 Sale. Reorganization value is defined as the value of our assets without liabilities. In order to apply fresh-start reporting, ASC 852 requires that total postpetition liabilities and allowed claims be in excess of reorganization value and prepetition stockholders receive less than 50.0% of our common stock. Based on our estimated reorganization value, we determined that on July 10, 2009 both the criteria of ASC 852 were met and, as a result, we applied fresh-start reporting.

Our reorganization value was determined using the sum of:

 

Our discounted forecast of expected future cash flows from our business subsequent to the 363 Sale, discounted at rates reflecting perceived business and financial risks;

 

The fair value of operating liabilities;

 

The fair value of our non-operating assets, primarily our investments in nonconsolidated affiliates and cost method investments; and

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The amount of cash we maintained at July 10, 2009 that we determined to be in excess of the amount necessary to conduct our normal business activities.

The sum of the first, third and fourth bullet items equals our Enterprise value.

Our discounted forecast of expected future cash flows included:

 

Forecasted cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and the years ending December 31, 2010 through 2014, for each of Old GM’s former segments (refer to Note 3 for a discussion of our change in segments)including GMNA, GME, GM Latin America/Africa/Middle East (GMLAAM) and GM Asia Pacific (GMAP) and for certain subsidiaries that incorporated:

 

Industry seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of vehicle sales and our related market share based on vehicle sales volumes as follows:

 

Worldwide — 59.1 million vehicles and market share of 11.9% in 2010 increasing to 81.0 million vehicles and market share of 12.2% in 2014;

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North America — 14.2 million vehicles and market share of 17.8% in 2010 increasing to 19.8 million vehicles and decreasing market share of 17.6% in 2014;

 

Europe — 16.8 million vehicles and market share of 9.5% in 2010 increasing to 22.5 million vehicles and 10.3% market share of 10.3% in 2014;

 

LAAM — 6.1 million vehicles and market share of 18.0% in 2010 increasing to 7.8 million vehicles and market share of 18.4% in 2014; and

 

AP — 22.0 million vehicles and market share of 8.4% in 2010 increasing to 30.8 million vehicles and market share of 8.6% in 2014;2014.

 

Projected product mix, which incorporates the 2010 introductions of the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet/Holden Cruze, Cadillac CTS Coupe, Opel/Vauxhall Meriva and Opel/Vauxhall Astra Station Wagon;

 

Projected changes in our cost structure due to restructuring initiatives that encompass reduction of hourly and salaried employment levels by approximately 18,000;

 

The terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement, which released us from UAW retiree healthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009;

 

Projected capital spending to support existing and future products, which range from $4.9 billion in 2010 to $6.0 billion in 2014; and

 

Anticipated changes in global market conditions.

 

A terminal value, which was determined using a growth model that applied long-term growth rates ranging from 0.5% to 6.0% and a weighted averageweighted-average long-term growth rate of 2.6% to our projected cash flows beyond 2014. The long-term growth rates were based on our internal projections as well as industry growth prospects; and

 

Discount rates that considered various factors including bond yields, risk premiums, and tax rates to determine a weighted-average cost of capital (WACC), which measures a company’s cost of debt and equity weighted by the percentage of debt and equity in a company’s target capital structure. We used discount rates ranging from 16.5% to 23.5% and a weighted-average rate of 22.8%.

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To estimate the value of our investment in nonconsolidated affiliates we used multiple valuation techniques, but we primarily used discounted cash flow analyses. Our excess cash of $33.8 billion, including Restricted cash and marketable securities of $21.2 billion, represents cash in excess of the amount necessary to conduct our ongoing day-to-day business activities and to keep them running as a going concern. Refer to Note 1415 for additional discussion of Restricted cash.cash and marketable securities.

Our estimate of reorganization value assumes the achievement of the future financial results contemplated in our forecasted cash flows, and there can be no assurance that we will realize that value. The estimates and assumptions used are subject to significant uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and there is no assurance that anticipated financial results will be achieved. Assumptions used in our discounted cash flow analysis that have the most significant effect on our estimated reorganization value include:

 

Our estimated WACC;

 

Our estimated long-term growth rates; and

 

Our estimate of industry sales and our market share in each of Old GM’s former segments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following table reconciles our enterprise value to our estimated reorganization value and the estimated fair value of our Equity (in millions except per share amounts):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  July 10, 2009   July 10, 2009 

Enterprise value

  $36,747    $36,747  

Plus: Fair value of operating liabilities (a)

   80,832     80,832  
        

Estimated reorganization value (fair value of assets) (b)

   117,579     117,579  

Adjustments to tax and employee benefit-related assets (c)

   (6,074   (6,074

Goodwill (c)

   30,464     30,464  
        

Carrying amount of assets

  $141,969    $141,969  
        

Enterprise value

  $36,747    $36,747  

Less: Fair value of debt

   (15,694   (15,694

Less: Fair value of warrants issued to MLC (additional paid-in-capital)

   (2,405   (2,405

Less: Fair value of liability for Adjustment Shares

   (113   (113

Less: Fair value of noncontrolling interests

   (408   (408

Less: Fair value of Series A Preferred Stock (d)

   (1,741   (1,741
        

Fair value of common equity (common stock and additional paid-in capital)

  $16,386    $16,386  
        

Common shares outstanding (d)

   412.5     1,238  

Per share value

  $39.72    $13.24  

 

(a)Operating liabilities are our total liabilities excluding the liabilities listed in the reconciliation above of our enterprise value to the fair value of our common equity.

 

(b)Reorganization value does not include assets with a carrying amount of $1.8 billion and a fair value of $2.0 billion at July 9, 2009 that MLC retained.

 

(c)

The application of fresh-start reporting resulted in the recognition of goodwill. When applying fresh-start reporting, certain accounts, primarily employee benefit and income tax related, were recorded at amounts determined under specific U.S. GAAP rather than at fair value and the difference between the U.S. GAAP and fair value amounts gives rise to goodwill, which is a residual. Further, we recorded valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, which under ASC 852 also resulted

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in goodwill. Our employee related obligations were recorded in accordance with ASC 712, “Compensation-Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits” (ASC 712) and ASC 715, “Compensation Benefits” (ASC 715) and deferred income taxes were recorded in accordance with ASC 740.740, “Income Taxes” (ASC 740).

 

(d)The 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock, 88263 million shares of our common stock, and warrant to acquire 15.246 million shares of our common stock issued to the New VEBA on July 10, 2009 were not considered outstanding until the UAW retiree medical plan was settled on December 31, 2009. The fair value of these instruments was included in the liability recognized at July 10, 2009 for this plan. The common shares issued to the New VEBA are excluded from common shares outstanding at July 10, 2009. Refer to Note 1920 for a discussion of the termination of our UAW hourly retiree medical plan and Mitigation Plan and the resulting payment terms to the New VEBA.

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Effect of 363 Sale Transaction and Application of Fresh-Start Reporting

The following table summarizes the adjustments to Old GM’s consolidated balance sheet as a result of the 363 Sale and the application of fresh-start reporting and presents our consolidated balance sheet at July 10, 2009 (dollars in millions):

 

  Predecessor
July 9, 2009
  Reorganization
via 363 Sale
Adjustments
  Fresh-Start
Reporting
Adjustments
  Successor after
Reorganization via
363 Sale and Fresh-
Start Reporting

Adjustments
July 10, 2009
ASSETS    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $19,054   $(41 $   $19,013

Marketable securities

  139            139
               

Total cash and marketable securities

  19,193    (41      19,152

Restricted cash and marketable securities

  20,290    (1,175      19,115

Accounts and notes receivable, net

  8,396    3,859    (79  12,176

Inventories

  9,802    (140  (66  9,596

Equipment on operating leases, net

  3,754    2    90    3,846

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

  1,874    75    69    2,018
               

Total current assets

  63,309    2,580    14    65,903

Non-Current Assets

    

Restricted cash and marketable securities

  1,401    (144      1,257

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

  1,972    4    3,822    5,798

Equipment on operating leases, net

  23        3    26

Property, net

  36,216    (137  (17,579  18,500

Goodwill

          30,464    30,464

Intangible assets, net

  210        15,864    16,074

Deferred income taxes

  79    550    43    672

Prepaid pension

  121        (24  97

Other assets

  1,244    (12  1,946    3,178
               

Total non-current assets

  41,266    261    34,539    76,066
               

Total Assets

 $104,575   $2,841   $34,553   $141,969
               
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable (principally trade)

 $13,067   $(42 $42   $13,067

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

  43,412    (30,179  (56  13,177

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  187    1,645    124    1,956

Accrued expenses

  25,607    (81  (1,132  24,394
               

Total current liabilities

  82,273    (28,657  (1,022  52,594

Non-Current Liabilities

    

Long-term debt

  4,982    (977  (1,488  2,517

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  3,954    14,137    310    18,401

Pensions

  15,434    14,432    2,113    31,979

Liabilities subject to compromise

  92,611    (92,611      

Other liabilities and deferred income taxes

  14,449    278    811    15,538
               

Total non-current liabilities

  131,430    (64,741  1,746    68,435
               

Total Liabilities

  213,703    (93,398  724    121,029

Preferred stock

      1,741        1,741

Equity (Deficit)

    

Old GM

    

Preferred stock

              

Preference stock

              

Common stock

  1,018        (1,018  

Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital)

  16,494        (16,494  

General Motors Company

    

Common stock

      4        4

Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital)

      18,787        18,787

Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)

  (91,602  63,492    28,110    

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  (35,370  12,295    23,075    
               

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

  (109,460  94,578    33,673    18,791

Noncontrolling interests

  332    (80  156    408
               

Total equity (deficit)

  (109,128  94,498    33,829    19,199
               

Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit)

 $104,575   $2,841   $34,553   $141,969
               

  Predecessor
July 9, 2009
  Reorganization
via 363 Sale
Adjustments
  Fresh-Start
Reporting
Adjustments
  Successor after
Reorganization via
363 Sale and Fresh-
Start Reporting

Adjustments
July 10, 2009
 
ASSETS    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $19,054   $(41 $   $19,013  

Marketable securities

  139            139  
                

Total cash and marketable securities

  19,193    (41      19,152  

Restricted cash and marketable securities

  20,290    (1,175      19,115  

Accounts and notes receivable, net

  8,396    3,859    (79  12,176  

Inventories

  9,802    (140  (66  9,596  

Equipment on operating leases, net

  3,754    2    90    3,846  

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

  1,874    75    69    2,018  
                

Total current assets

  63,309    2,580    14    65,903  

Non-Current Assets

    

Restricted cash and marketable securities

  1,401    (144      1,257  

Equity in net assets of non consolidated affiliates

  1,972    4    3,822    5,798  

Equipment on operating leases, net

  23        3    26  

Property, net

  36,216    (137  (17,579  18,500  

Goodwill

          30,464    30,464  

Intangible assets, net

  210        15,864    16,074  

Deferred income taxes

  79    550    43    672  

Prepaid pension

  121        (24  97  

Other assets

  1,244    (12  1,946    3,178  
                

Total non-current assets

  41,266    261    34,539    76,066  
                

Total Assets

 $104,575   $2,841   $34,553   $141,969  
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable (principally trade)

 $13,067   $(42 $42   $13,067  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

  43,412    (30,179  (56  13,177  

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  187    1,645    124    1,956  

Accrued liabilities

  25,607    (81  (1,132  24,394  
                

Total current liabilities

  82,273    (28,657  (1,022  52,594  

Non-Current Liabilities

    

Long-term debt

  4,982    (977  (1,488  2,517  

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  3,954    14,137    310    18,401  

Pensions

  15,434    14,432    2,113    31,979  

Liabilities subject to compromise

  92,611    (92,611        

Other liabilities and deferred income taxes

  14,449    278    811    15,538  
                

Total non-current liabilities

  131,430    (64,741  1,746    68,435  
                

Total Liabilities

  213,703    (93,398  724    121,029  

Preferred stock

      1,741        1,741  

Equity (Deficit)

    

Old GM

    

Preferred stock

                

Preference stock

                

Common stock

  1,018        (1,018    

Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital)

  16,494        (16,494    

General Motors Company

    

Common stock

      12        12  

Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital)

      18,779        18,779  

Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)

  (91,602  63,492    28,110      

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  (35,370  12,295    23,075      
                

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

  (109,460  94,578    33,673    18,791  

Noncontrolling interests

  332    (80  156    408  
                

Total equity (deficit)

  (109,128  94,498    33,829    19,199  
                

Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit)

 $104,575   $2,841   $34,553   $141,969  
                

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Reorganization Via 363 Sale Adjustments

The following table summarizes the reorganization adjustments previously discussed including the liabilities that were extinguished or reclassified from Liabilities subject to compromise as part of the 363 Sale (dollars in millions):

 

  UST(a) Canada
Holdings(b)
 New
VEBA(c)
 Pension and
OPEB(d)
 MLC(e) Other(f) Total   UST (a) Canada
Holdings (b)
 New
VEBA (c)
 Pension and
OPEB (d)
 MLC (e) Other (f) Total 

Assets MLC retained, net

  $   $   $   $   $1,797   $   $1,797    $   $   $   $   $1,797   $   $1,797  
                                            

Accounts payable (principally trade)

                   (42      (42                   (42      (42

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt extinguished

   (31,294  (5,972          (1,278      (38,544   (31,294  (5,972          (1,278      (38,544

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt assumed

   7,073    1,292                    8,365     7,073    1,292                    8,365  
                                            

Net reduction to short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

   (24,221  (4,680          (1,278      (30,179   (24,221  (4,680          (1,278      (30,179

Postretirement benefits other than pensions, current

           1,409    236            1,645             1,409    236            1,645  

Accrued expenses

   (54          219    (310  64    (81

Accrued liabilities

   (54          219    (310  64    (81
                                            

Total current liabilities

   (24,275  (4,680  1,409    455    (1,630  64    (28,657   (24,275  (4,680  1,409    455    (1,630  64    (28,657

Long-term debt extinguished

                   (977      (977                   (977      (977

Postretirement benefits other than pensions, non-current

           10,547    3,590            14,137             10,547    3,590            14,137  

Pensions

               14,432            14,432                 14,432            14,432  

Liabilities subject to compromise

   (20,824      (19,687  (23,453  (28,553  (94  (92,611   (20,824      (19,687  (23,453  (28,553  (94  (92,611

Other liabilities and deferred income taxes

               391    (184  71    278                 391    (184  71    278  
                               ��             

Total liabilities

   (45,099  (4,680  (7,731  (4,585  (31,344  41    (93,398   (45,099  (4,680  (7,731  (4,585  (31,344  41    (93,398
                                            

Accumulated other comprehensive income balances relating to entities MLC retained

                   (21      (21                   (21      (21

Additional EDC funding

       (3,887                  (3,887       (3,887                  (3,887

Fair value of preferred stock issued

   1,462    279                    1,741     1,462    279                    1,741  

Fair value of common stock issued

   12,076    2,324            1,986        16,386     12,076    2,324            1,986        16,386  

Fair value of warrants

                   2,405        2,405                     2,405        2,405  

Release of valuation allowances and other tax adjustments

                       (751  (751                       (751  (751
                                            

Reorganization gain

   (31,561  (5,964  (7,731  (4,585  (25,177  (710  (75,728   (31,561  (5,964  (7,731  (4,585  (25,177  (710  (75,728
                                            

Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests

                   (80      (80                   (80      (80

Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income as part of Reorganization via 363 Sale adjustments

           7,731    4,585            12,316             7,731    4,585            12,316  
                                            

Total retained earnings adjustment

  $(31,561 $(5,964 $   $   $(25,257 $(710 $(63,492  $(31,561 $(5,964 $   $   $(25,257 $(710 $(63,492
                                            

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(a)Liabilities owed to the UST under the UST Loan Agreement of $20.6 billion, with accrued interest of $251 million, and under the DIP Facility of $30.9 billion with accrued interest of $54 million and borrowings related to the warranty program of $361 million were extinguished in connection with the 363 Sale through the assumption of the UST Loans of $7.1 billion and the issuance of 304912 million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $12.1 billion and 84 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock with a fair value of $1.5 billion.

 

(b)

Liabilities owed to Canada Holdings under the EDC Loan Facility of $2.6 billion and under the DIP Facility of $3.4 billion were extinguished in connection with the 363 Sale through the assumption of the Canadian Loan of CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent of

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

$1.3 $1.3 billion when entered into) and the issuance of 58175 million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $2.3 billion and 16 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock with a fair value of $279 million. In addition, we recorded an increase in Accounts and notes receivable, net of $3.9 billion at July 10, 2010 for amounts to be received from the EDC in exchange for the equity Canada Holdings received in connection with the 363 Sale.

 

(c)As a result of modifications to the UAW hourly retiree medical plan that became effective upon the 363 Sale, we recorded a reorganization gain of $7.7 billion that represented the difference between the carrying amount of our $19.7 billion plan obligation at July 9, 2009 and the July 10, 2009 actuarially determined value of $12.0 billion for our modified plan based on the revised terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement. Our obligation to the UAW hourly retiree medical plan was settled on December 31, 2009. Prior to the December 31, 2009 settlement, the VEBA Notes, Series A Preferred Stock, common stock and warrants contributed to the New VEBA were not considered outstanding. Refer to Note 1920 for additional information on the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement.

 

(d)As a result of modifications to benefit plans that became effective upon the 363 Sale, we recorded a reorganization gain of $4.6 billion, which represented the difference between the carrying amount of our obligations under certain plans at July 9, 2009, and our new actuarially determined obligations at July 10, 2009. Major changes include:

 

For the non-UAW hourly retiree health carehealthcare plan, we recorded a $2.7 billion gain resulting from elimination of post 65 benefits and placing a cap on pre 65 benefits;

 

For retiree life insurance we recorded a $923 million gain, resulting from capping benefits at $10,000 for non-UAW hourly retirees and future retirees, capping benefits at $10,000 for existing salaried retirees, reducing benefits for future salaried retirees, and elimination of executive benefits;

 

For the U.S. supplemental executive retirement plan, we recorded a $221 million gain from the elimination of a portion of nonqualified benefits; and

 

For the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan, we recorded a $675 million gain, representing the net of a $3.3 billion obligation decrease resulting from the elimination of the flat monthly special lifetime benefit that was to commence on January 1, 2010, offset by an obligation increase of $2.6 billion from a discount rate decrease from 6.25% to 5.83% and other assumption changes.

 

(e)Represents the net liabilities MLC retained in connection with the 363 Sale, primarily consisting of Old GM’s unsecured debt and amounts owed to the UST under the DIP Facility of $1.2 billion. These net liabilities were settled in exchange for assets retained by MLC with a carrying amount of $1.8 billion and a fair value of $2.0 billion, 50150 million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $2.0 billion, warrants to acquire an additional 91273 million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $2.4 billion and the right to contingently receive the Adjustment Shares. We increased Other liabilities and deferred income taxes to reflect the estimated fair value of $113 million for our obligation to issue the Adjustment Shares to MLC.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following table summarizes the carrying amount of the assets MLC retained (dollars in millions):

 

   Predecessor 
   Carrying amount at
July 9, 2009
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $41  

Restricted cash and marketable securities, current

   1,175  

Accounts and notes receivable, net

   28  

Inventories

   140  

Equipment on operating leases, net

   (2

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

   46  

Restricted cash and marketable securities, non-current

   144  

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

   (4

Property, net

   137  

Deferred income taxes

   80  

Other assets, non-current

   12  
     

Total assets

  $1,797  
     

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

   Predecessor 
   Carrying amount at
July  9, 2009
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $41  

Restricted cash and marketable securities, current

   1,175  

Accounts and notes receivable, net

   28  

Inventories

   140  

Equipment on operating leases, net

   (2

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

   46  

Restricted cash and marketable securities, non-current

   144  

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

   (4

Property, net

   137  

Deferred income taxes

   80  

Other assets, non-current

   12  
     

Total assets

  $1,797  
     

 

(f)We assumed $94 million of certain employee benefit obligations that were included in Liabilities subject to compromise that are now included in Accrued expensesliabilities ($64 million) and Other liabilities ($30 million). These primarily relate to postemployment benefits not modified as a part of the 363 Sale. In addition, in connection with the 363 Sale, we concluded that it was more likely than not that certain net deferred tax assets, primarily in Brazil, will be realized. Therefore, we reversed the existing valuation allowances related to such deferred tax assets resulting in an increase of $121 million in Other current assets and an increase of $630 million in Deferred income taxes, non-current. To record other tax effects of the 363 Sale, we recorded an increase to Other liabilities of $41 million. We recorded a net reorganization gain of $710 million in Income tax expense (benefit) as a result of these adjustments.

Fresh-Start Reporting Adjustments

In applying fresh-start reporting at July 10, 2009, which generally follows the provisions of ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (ASC 805), we recorded the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Old GM at fair value except for deferred income taxes and certain liabilities associated with employee benefits. These adjustments are final and no determinations of fair value are considered provisional. The significant assumptions related to the valuations of our assets and liabilities recorded in connection with fresh-start reporting are subsequently discussed.

Accounts and notes receivableNotes Receivable

We recorded Accounts and notes receivable at their fair value of $12.2 billion, which resulted in a decrease of $79 million.

Inventory

We recorded Inventory at its fair value of $9.6 billion, which was determined as follows:

 

Finished goods were determined based on the estimated selling price of finished goods on hand less costs to sell including disposal and holding period costs, and a reasonable profit margin on the selling and disposal effort for each specific category of finished goods being evaluated. Finished goods primarily include new vehicles, off-lease and company vehicles and service parts and accessories;

 

Work in process was determined based on the estimated selling price once completed less total costs to complete the manufacturing process, costs to sell including disposal and holding period costs, a reasonable profit margin on the remaining manufacturing, selling and disposal effort; and

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Raw materials were determined based on current replacement cost.

Compared to amounts recorded by Old GM, finished goods increased by $622 million, including elimination of Old GM’s LIFO reserve of $1.1 billion, work in process decreased by $555 million, raw materials decreased by $39 million and sundry items with nominal individual value decreased by $94 million.

Equipment on Operating Leases, currentCurrent and non-currentNon-Current

We recorded Equipment on operating leases, current and non-current at its fair value of $3.9 billion, which was determined as follows: (1) automotive leases to daily rental car companies were determined based on the market value of comparable vehicles; and (2) automotive retail leases were determined by discounting the expected future cash flows generated by the automotive retail leases including the estimated residual value of the vehicles when sold. Equipment on operating leases, current and non-current increased from that recorded by Old GM by $93 million as a result of our determination of fair value.

Other Current Assets and Deferred Income Taxes

We recorded Other current assets which included prepaid assets and other current assets at their fair value of $1.5 billion and deferred income taxes of $487 million. These amounts are $69 million higher than the amounts recorded by Old GM.

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Equity in Net Assets of Nonconsolidated Affiliates

We recorded Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates at its fair value of $5.8 billion. Fair value of these investments was determined using discounted cash flow analyses, which included the following assumptions and estimates:

 

Forecasted cash flows for the seven months ended December 31, 2009 and the years ending 2010 through 2013, which incorporated projected sales volumes, product mixes, projected capital spending to support existing and future products, research and development of new products and technologies and anticipated changes in local market conditions;

 

A terminal value, which was calculated by assuming a maintainable level of after-tax debt-free cash flow and multiplying it by a capitalization factor that reflected the investor’s WACC adjusted for the estimated long-term perpetual growth rate;

 

A discount rate of 13.4% that considered various factors including risk premiums and tax rates to determine the investor’s WACC given the assumed capital structure of comparable companies; and

 

The fair value of investment property and investments in affiliates was determined using market comparables.

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates was higher than Old GM’s by $3.8 billion as a result of our determination of fair value.

Property

We recorded Property, which includes land, buildings and land improvements, machinery and equipment, construction in progress and special tools, at its fair value of $18.5 billion. Fair value was based on the highest and best use of specific properties. To determine fair value we considered and applied three approaches:

 

The market or sales comparison approach which relies upon recent sales or offerings of similar assets on the market to arrive at a probable selling price. Certain adjustments were made to reconcile differences in attributes between the comparable sales and the appraised assets. This method was utilized for certain assets related to land, buildings and land improvements and information technology.

 

The cost approach which considers the amount required to construct or purchase a new asset of equal utility at current prices, with adjustments in value for physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence. This method was primarily utilized for certain assets related to land, buildings and land improvements, leasehold interests, and the majority of our machinery and equipment and tooling. Economic obsolescence represents a loss in value due to unfavorable external conditions such as the economics of our industry and was a factor in establishing fair value. Our machinery, equipment and special tools amounts, determined under the cost approach, were adjusted for economic obsolescence. Due to the downturn in the automotive industry, significant excess capacity exists and the application of the cost approach generally requires the replacement cost of an asset to be adjusted for physical deterioration, and functional and economic obsolescence. We estimated economic obsolescence as the difference between the discounted cash flows expected to be realized from our utilization of the assets as a group, compared to the initial estimate of value from the cost approach method. We did not reduce any fixed asset below its liquidation in place value as a result of economic obsolescence; however the effects of economic obsolescence caused some of our fixed assets to be recorded at their liquidation in place values.

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primarily utilized for certain assets related to land, buildings and land improvements, leasehold interests, and the majority of our machinery and equipment and tooling. Economic obsolescence represents a loss in value due to unfavorable external conditions such as the economics of our industry and was a factor in establishing fair value. Our machinery, equipment and special tools amounts, determined under the cost approach, were adjusted for economic obsolescence. Due to the downturn in the automotive industry, significant excess capacity exists and the application of the cost approach generally requires the replacement cost of an asset to be adjusted for physical deterioration, and functional and economic obsolescence. We estimated economic obsolescence as the difference between the discounted cash flows expected to be realized from our utilization of the assets as a group, compared to the initial estimate of value from the cost approach method. We did not reduce any fixed asset below its liquidation in place value as a result of economic obsolescence; however the effects of economic obsolescence caused some of our fixed assets to be recorded at their liquidation in place values.

 

The income approach which considers value in relation to the present worth of future benefits derived from ownership, usually measured through the capitalization of a specific level of income which can be derived from the subject asset. This method assumed fair value could not exceed the present value of the cash flows the assets generate discounted at a risk related rate of return commensurate with the level of risk inherent in the subject asset. This method was used to value certain assets related to buildings and improvements, leasehold interest, machinery and equipment and tooling.

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The following table summarizes the components of Property as a result of the application of fresh-start reporting at July 10, 2009 and Property, net at July 9, 2009:

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10,
2009
     July 9,
2009
 

Land

  $2,524     $1,040  

Buildings and land improvements, net

   3,731      8,490  

Machinery and equipment, net

   5,915      13,597  

Construction in progress

   1,838      2,307  
           

Real estate, plants, and equipment, net

   14,008      25,434  

Special tools, net

   4,492      10,782  
           

Total property, net

  $18,500     $36,216  
           

Goodwill

We recorded Goodwill of $30.5 billion upon application of fresh-start reporting. When applying fresh-start reporting, certain accounts, primarily employee benefit and income tax related, were recorded at amounts determined under specific U.S. GAAP rather than fair value and the difference between the U.S. GAAP and fair value amounts gives rise to goodwill, which is a residual. Further, we recorded valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, which under ASC 852 also resulted in goodwill. Our employee benefit related accounts were recorded in accordance with ASC 712 and ASC 715 and deferred income taxes were recorded in accordance with ASC 740. There was no goodwill on an economic basis based on the fair value of our equity, liabilities and identifiable assets. None of the goodwill from this transaction is deductible for tax purposes.

Intangible assetsAssets

We recorded Intangible assets of $16.1 billion at their fair values. The following is a summary of the approaches used to determine the fair value of our significant intangible assets:

 

We recorded $7.9 billion for the fair value of technology. The relief from royalty method was used to calculate the $7.7 billion fair value of developed technology. The significant assumptions used included:

 

Forecasted revenue for each technology category by Old GM’s former segments;

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Royalty rates based on licensing arrangements for similar technologies and obsolescence factors by technology category;

 

Discount rates ranging from 24.0% to 26.0% based on our WACC and adjusted for perceived business risks related to these developed technologies; and

 

Estimated economic lives, which ranged from 7seven to twenty20 years.

 

The excess earnings method was used to determine the fair value of in-process research and development of $175 million. The significant assumptions used in this approach included:

 

Forecasted revenue for certain technologies not yet proven to be commercially feasible;

 

The probability and cost of obtaining commercial feasibility;

 

Discount rates ranging from 4.2% (when the probability of obtaining commercial feasibility was considered elsewhere in the model) to 36.0%; and

 

Estimated economic lives ranging from approximately 10 to 20 years.

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The relief from royalty method was also used to calculate the fair value of brand names of $5.5 billion. The significant assumptions used in this method included:

 

Forecasted revenue for each brand name by Old GM’s former segments;

 

Royalty rates based on licensing arrangements for the use of brands and trademarks in the automotive industry and related industries;

 

Discount rates ranging from 22.8% to 27.0% based on our WACC and adjusted for perceived business risks related to these intangible assets; and

 

Indefinite economic lives for our ongoing brands.

 

Our most significant brands included Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Opel/Vauxhall and OnStar. We also recorded defensive intangible assets associated with brands we eliminated, which included Pontiac, Saturn and Oldsmobile.

 

A cost approach was used to calculate the fair value of our dealer networks and customer relationships of $2.1 billion. The estimated fair value of our dealer networks of $1.6 billion was determined by multiplying our estimated costs to recreate our dealer networks by our estimate of an optimal number of dealers. An income approach was used to calculate the fair value of our customer relationships of $508 million. The significant assumptions used in this approach included:

 

Forecasted revenue;

 

Customer retention rates;

 

Profit margins; and

 

A discount rate of 20.8% based on an appropriate WACC and adjusted for perceived business risks related to these customer relationships.

 

We recorded other intangible assets of $560 million primarily related to existing contracts, including leasehold improvements, that were favorable relative to available market terms.

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The following table summarizes the components of our intangible assets and their weighted-average amortization periods.

 

  Weighted-Average
Amortization Period

(years)
  Recorded Value  Weighted-Average
Amortization  Period

(years)
   Recorded Value 

Technology and related intellectual property

  5  $7,889   5    $7,889  

Brands

  38   5,476   38     5,476  

Dealer network and customer relationships

  21   2,149   21     2,149  

Favorable contracts

  28   543   28     543  

Other intangible assets

  3   17   3     17  
           

Total intangible assets

    $16,074    $16,074  
           

Deferred Income Taxes, non-currentNon-Current

We recorded Deferred income taxes, non-current of $672 million which was an increase of $43 million compared to that recorded by Old GM.

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Other Assets, non-currentNon-Current

We recorded Other assets, non-current of $3.2 billion. Other assets, non-current differed from Old GM’s primarily related to: (1) an increase of $1.3 billion and $629 million in the value of our investments in GMACAlly Financial common stock and preferred stock; (2) an increase of $175 million in the value of our investment in Saab; partially offset by (3) an elimination of $191 million for certain prepaid rent balances and other adjustments.

We calculated the fair value of our investment in GMACAlly Financial common stock of $1.3 billion using a market multiple sum-of-the-parts methodology, a market approach. This approach considered the average price/tangible book value multiples of companies deemed comparable to each of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s Auto Finance, Commercial Finance and Insurance operations in determining the fair value of each of these operations, which were then aggregated to determine GMAC’sAlly Financial’s overall fair value. The significant inputs used in our fair value analysis were as follows:

 

GMAC’sAlly Financial’s June 30, 2009 financial statements, as well as the financial statements of comparable companies in the Auto Finance, Commercial Finance and Insurance industries;

 

Expected performance of GMAC,Ally Financial, as well as our view on its ability to access capital markets; and

 

The value of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s mortgage operations, taking into consideration the continuing challenges in the housing markets and mortgage industry, and its need for additional liquidity to maintain business operations.

We calculated the fair value of our investment in GMACAlly Financial preferred stock of $665 million using a discounted cash flow approach. The present value of the cash flows was determined using assumptions regarding the expected receipt of dividends on GMACAlly Financial preferred stock and the expected call date. The discount rate of 16.9% was determined based on yields of similar GMACAlly Financial securities.

Accounts Payable

We recorded Accounts payable at its fair value of $13.1 billion.

Debt

We recorded short-term debt, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt at their total fair value of $15.7 billion, which was calculated using a discounted cash flow methodology using our implied credit rating of CCC for most of our debt instruments (our credit rating was not observable as a result of the Chapter 11 Proceedings), adjusted where appropriate for any security interests.

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For the UST Loans and the Canadian Loan, carrying amount was determined to approximate fair value because these loans were fully collateralized by the restricted cash placed in escrow and were entered into on July 10, 2009 at market terms. Short-term debt, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt decreased $1.5 billion as a result of our calculation of fair value. Refer to Note 1415 for additional information on the escrow arrangement.

Pensions, Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions, currentCurrent and non-current,Non-Current, and Prepaid Pensions

We recorded Pensions of $32.0 billion and Prepaid pensions of $97 million, which includes the actuarial measurement of those benefit plans that were not modified in connection with the 363 Sale. As a result of these actuarial measurements, our recorded value was $2.1 billion higher than Old GM’s for Pensions and Prepaid pensions for those plans not modified in connection with the 363 Sale. When the pension plans were measured at July 10, 2009, the weighted-average return on assets was 8.5% and 8.0% for U.S. and Non-U.S.non-U.S. plans. The weighted-average discount rate utilized to measure the plans at July 10, 2009 was 5.9% and 5.8% for U.S. and Non-U.S.non-U.S. plans.

We also recorded Postretirement benefits other than pensions, current and non-current of $20.4 billion, which is an increase of $434 million compared to the amounts recorded by Old GM for those plans not modified in connection with the 363 Sale. When the other non-UAW postretirement benefit plans were measured at July 10, 2009, the weighted averageweighted-average discount rate used was 6.0% and 5.5%

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for the U.S. and Non-U.S.non-U.S. plans. For the U.S. there are no significant uncapped healthcare plans remaining at December 31, 2009, and therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate does not have a significant effect on our U.S. plans. For Non-U.S.non-U.S. plans the initial healthcare cost trend used was 5.4% and the ultimate healthcare cost trend rate was 3.3% with 8eight years to the ultimate trend rate.

Accrued Expenses,Liabilities, Other Liabilities, and Deferred Income Taxes, currentCurrent and non-currentNon-Current

We recorded Accrued expensesliabilities of $24.4 billion and Other liabilities and deferred income taxes of $15.5 billion. Accrued expensesliabilities and Other liabilities differed from those of Old GM primarily relating to:

 

$1.2 billion less in deferred revenue, the fair value of which was determined based on our remaining performance obligations considering future costs associated with these obligations;

 

$349 million decrease in warranty liability, the fair value of which was determined by discounting the forecasted future cash flows based on historical claims experience using rates ranging from 1.4% in 2009 to 4.3% in 2017;

 

A decrease of $179 million to lease-related obligations;

 

A decrease of $162 million related to certain customer deposits;

 

$582 million increase in deferred income taxes; and

 

$980 million of recorded unfavorable contractual obligations, primarily related to the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements. The fair value of the unfavorable contractual obligations was determined by discounting forecasted cash flows representing the unfavorable portions of contractual obligations at our implied credit rating. Refer to Note 2122 for further information on the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements.

Equity (Deficit) and Preferred Stock

The changes to Equity (Deficit) reflect our recapitalization, the elimination of Old GM’s historical equity, the issuance of our common stock, preferred stock and warrants to the UST, Canada Holdings and MLC at fair value, and the application of fresh-start reporting.

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Noncontrolling Interests

We recorded the fair value of our Noncontrolling interests at $408 million which was $156 million higher than Old GM.

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363 Sale and Fresh-Start Reporting Adjustments

The following table summarizes Old GM’s Reorganization gains, net, arising from the 363 Sale and fresh-start reporting that primarily resulted from the adjustments previously discussed (dollars in millions):

 

  Predecessor   Predecessor 
  January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Change in net assets resulting from the application of fresh-start reporting

  $33,829    $33,829  

Fair value of New GM’s Series A Preferred Stock, common shares and warrants issued in 363 Sale

   20,532     20,532  

Gain from the conversion of debt owed to UST to equity

   31,561     31,561  

Gain from the conversion of debt owed to EDC to equity

   5,964     5,964  

Gain from the modification and measurement of our VEBA obligation

   7,731     7,731  

Gain from the modification and measurement of other employee benefit plans

   4,585     4,585  

Gain from the settlement of net liabilities retained by MLC via the 363 Sale

   25,177     25,177  

Income tax benefit for release of valuation allowances and other tax adjustments

   710     710  

Other 363 Sale adjustments

   (21   (21
        

Total adjustment from 363 Sale Transaction and fresh-start reporting

   130,068     130,068  

Adjustment recorded to Income tax benefit for release of valuation allowances and other tax adjustments

   (710   (710

Other losses, net

   (1,203   (1,203
        

Total Reorganization gains, net

  $128,155    $128,155  
        

Other losses, net of $1.2 billion primarily relate to costs incurred during our Chapter 11 Proceedings, including:

 

Losses of $958 million on extinguishments of debt resulting from Old GM’s repayment of its secured revolving credit facility, its U.S. term loan, and its secured credit facility;

 

Losses of $398 million on contract rejections, settlements of claims and other lease terminations;

 

Professional fees of $38 million; and

 

Gain of $247 million related to the release of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with previously designated derivative financial instruments.

Note 3. Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

OurThe consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries that we control due to ownership of a majority voting interest. In addition, weWe continually evaluate our involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs) to determine whether we have variable interests and are the primary beneficiary of the VIE. When this criteria is met, we are required to consolidate the VIE. Our share of earnings or losses of nonconsolidated affiliates is included in our consolidated operating results using the equity method of accounting when we are able to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the affiliate. We use the cost method of accounting if we are not able to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the affiliate. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Old GM utilized the same principles of consolidation in its consolidated financial statements.

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Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the reporting date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the periods presented. We believe that the accounting estimates employed are appropriate and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, due to the inherent uncertainties in making estimates actual results could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to these balances in future periods.

GM Financial

The assets and liabilities of GM Financial, our automotive finance operations, are presented on a non-classified basis. The amounts presented for GM Financial have been adjusted to include the effect of our tax attributes on GM Financial’s deferred tax positions and provision for income taxes since the date of acquisition, which are not applicable to GM Financial on a stand-alone basis, and to eliminate the effect of transactions between GM Financial and the other members of the consolidated group. Accordingly, the amounts presented will differ from those presented by GM Financial on a stand-alone basis.

Change in Segments

Old GM’s operations included four segments consisting of GMNA,In the year ended December 31, 2010 we changed our managerial and financial reporting structure so that certain entities geographically located within Russia and Uzbekistan were transferred from our GME GM Latin America/Africa/Middle-Eastsegment to our GMIO segment and GM Asia Pacific. In ordercertain entities geographically located in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay were transferred from our GMIO segment to streamline our business and speed our decision making processes, we have revised our operational structure, combining Old GM’s Latin America/Africa/Middle East and Asia Pacific segments into one segment, GMIO.newly created GMSA segment. We have retrospectively revised the segment presentation for all periods presented.

Change in Presentation of Financial Statements

In 2010, we changed the presentation of our consolidated balance sheet, consolidated statement of cash flows and certain footnotes to combine line items which were either of a related nature or not individually material. We have made corresponding reclassifications to the comparable information for all periods presented.

Stock Split

On October 5, 2010 our Board of Directors recommended a three-for-one stock split on shares of our common stock, which was approved by our stockholders on November 1, 2010. The stock split was effected on November 1, 2010.

Each stockholder’s percentage ownership in us and proportional voting power remained unchanged after the stock split. All applicable Successor share, per share and related information in the consolidated financial statements and notes has been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the three-for-one stock split.

Increase in Authorized Shares

On October 5, 2010, our Board of Directors recommended that we amend our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock that we are authorized to issue from 2.5 billion shares to 5.0 billion shares and to increase the number of preferred shares that we are authorized to issue from 1.0 billion shares to 2.0 billion shares. Our stockholders approved these amendments on November 1, 2010, and they were effected on November 1, 2010.

Venezuelan Exchange Regulations

Our Venezuelan subsidiaries changed their functional currency from Bolivar Fuerte (the BsF), the local currency, to the U.S. Dollar, our reporting currency, on January 1, 2010 because of the hyperinflationary status of the Venezuelan economy. Pursuant

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to the official devaluation of the Venezuelan currency and establishment of the dual fixed exchange rates (essential rate of BsF 2.60 to $1.00 and nonessential rate of BsF 4.30 to $1.00) in January 2010, we remeasured the BsF denominated monetary assets and liabilities held by our Venezuelan subsidiaries at the nonessential rate of 4.30 BsF to $1.00. The remeasurement resulted in a charge of $25 million recorded in Automotive cost of sales in the year ended December 31, 2010. In the year ended December 31, 2010 all BsF denominated transactions have been remeasured at the nonessential rate of 4.30 BsF to $1.00.

In June 2010 the Venezuelan government introduced additional foreign currency exchange control regulations, which imposed restrictions on the use of the parallel foreign currency exchange market, thereby making it more difficult to convert BsF to U.S. Dollars. We periodically accessed the parallel exchange market, which historically enabled entities to obtain foreign currency for transactions that could not be processed by the Commission for the Administration of Currency Exchange (CADIVI). The restrictions on the foreign currency exchange market could affect our Venezuelan subsidiaries’ ability to pay non-BsF denominated obligations that do not qualify to be processed by CADIVI at the official exchange rates as well as our ability to benefit from those operations.

In December 2010 another official devaluation of the Venezuelan currency was announced that eliminated the essential rate effective January 1, 2011. The devaluation did not have an effect on the 2010 consolidated financial statements, however, it will affect results of operations in subsequent years because our Venezuelan subsidiaries will no longer realize gains that result from favorable foreign currency exchanges processed by CADIVI at the essential rate.

The following tables provide financial information for our Venezuelan subsidiaries at and for the year ended December 31, 2010, which include amounts receivable from and payable to, and transactions with, affiliated entities (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 

Total automotive assets (a)

  $1,322  

Total automotive liabilities (b)

  $985  

   Successor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $1,139  

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders (c)

  $320  

(a)Includes BsF denominated and non-BsF denominated monetary assets of $393 million and $527 million.

(b)Includes BsF denominated and non-BsF denominated monetary liabilities of $661 million and $324 million.

(c)Includes a gain of $119 million related to the devaluation of the BsF in January 2010 and a gain of $273 million in the year ended December 31, 2010 due to favorable foreign currency exchanges that were processed by CADIVI at the essential rate. The $119 million gain on the devaluation was offset by a $144 million loss recorded by U.S. entities on BsF denominated assets, which is not included in the Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders reported above.

The total amount pending government approval for settlement at December 31, 2010 is BsF 1.9 billion (equivalent to $432 million), for which some requests have been pending from 2007. The amount includes payables to affiliated entities of $263 million, which includes dividends payable of $144 million.

Note 4. Significant Accounting Policies

In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we established a set of accounting policies which, unless otherwise indicated, utilized the accounting policies of our predecessor entity, Old GM.

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The accounting policies which follow are utilized by our automotive and automotive financing operations, unless otherwise indicated.

Revenue Recognition

NetAutomotive

Automotive sales and revenue are primarily comprisedcomposed of revenue generated from the sale of vehicles. Vehicle sales are recorded when title and risks and rewards of ownership have passed, which is generally when a vehicle is released to the carrier responsible for transporting it to a dealer and when collectability is reasonably assured. Provisions for recurring dealer and customer sales and leasing incentives, consisting of allowances and rebates, are recorded as reductions to NetAutomotive sales and revenue at the time of vehicle sales. All other incentives, allowances, and rebates related to vehicles previously sold are recorded as reductions to NetAutomotive sales and revenue when announced.

Vehicle sales to daily rental car companies with guaranteed repurchase obligations are accounted for as operating leases. Estimated lease revenue is recorded ratably over the estimated term of the lease based on the difference between net sales proceeds and the guaranteed repurchase amount. The difference between the cost of the vehicle and estimated residual value is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated term of the lease agreement.lease.

Sales of parts and accessories to GM dealers are recorded when the goods arrive at the dealership and when collectability is reasonably assured. Sales of aftermarket products and powertrain components are recorded when title and risks and rewards of ownership have passed, which is generally when the product is released to the carrier responsible for transporting them to the customer and when collectability is reasonably assured.

Revenue from OnStar, comprised of customer subscriptions related to comprehensive in-vehicle security, communications and diagnostic systems, in our vehicles, is deferred and recorded on a straight-line basis over the subscription period. A one-yearAn OnStar subscription is offeredprovided as part of the sale or lease of a new vehicle.certain vehicles. The fair value of the subscription is recorded as deferred revenue when a vehicle is sold, and amortized over the one-year subscription period. Prepaid minutes for the Hands-Free Calling system are deferred and recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract.

Payments received from banks for credit card programs in which there is a redemption liability are recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated period of time the customer will accumulate and redeem their rebate points. This time period is estimated to be 60 months for the majority of the credit card programs. This redemption period is reviewed periodically to determine if it remains appropriate. The redemption liability anticipated to be paid to the dealer is estimated and accrued at the time specific vehicles are sold to the dealer. The redemption cost is classified as a reduction of Net salesAutomotive sales.

Automotive Financing

Finance income earned on receivables is recognized using the effective interest method. Fees and revenue.commissions (including incentive payments) received and direct costs of originating loans are deferred and amortized over the term of the related finance receivables using the effective interest method and are removed from the consolidated balance sheets when the related finance receivables are sold, charged off or paid in full. Accrual of finance charge income is suspended on accounts that are more than 60 days delinquent, accounts in bankruptcy, and accounts in repossession.

Income from operating lease assets, which includes lease origination fees, net of lease origination costs, is recorded as operating lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement.

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Finance Receivables

Automotive Financing

Pre-Acquisition Finance Receivables

Finance receivables originated prior to the acquisition of AmeriCredit were adjusted to fair value at October 1, 2010. As a result of the acquisition, the allowance for loan losses at October 1, 2010 was eliminated and a net discount was recorded on the receivables. A portion of the discount attributable to future credit losses is recorded as a non-accretable discount and utilized as such losses occur. Any deterioration in the performance of pre-acquisition receivables, indicating that the non-accretable discount has become insufficient to cover future credit losses, in the pre-acquisition portfolio, will result in an incremental allowance for loan losses being recorded. Improvements in performance of the pre-acquisition receivables, indicating that the non-accretable discount exceeds expected future credit losses will not be a direct offset to charge-offs, but will result in a transfer of the excess non-accretable discount to accretable discount, which will be recorded as finance charge income over the remaining life of the receivables.

A portion of the fair value adjustment on the finance receivables is included as an accretable premium. This premium is accreted into finance charge income over the remaining life of the receivables utilizing the effective interest method.

Post-Acquisition Finance Receivables

Finance receivables originated after the acquisition of AmeriCredit are carried at amortized cost, net of allowance for loan losses. Provisions for loan losses are charged to operations in amounts sufficient to maintain an allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate to cover probable credit losses inherent in GM Financial’s post-acquisition finance receivables.

The allowance for loan losses is established systematically based on the determination of the amount of probable credit losses inherent in the post-acquisition finance receivables as of the balance sheet date. We review charge-off experience factors, delinquency reports, historical collection rates, estimates of the value of the underlying collateral, economic trends, such as unemployment rates, and other information in order to make the necessary judgments as to probable credit losses. We also use historical charge-off experience to determine a loss confirmation period, which is defined as the time between when an event, such as delinquency status, giving rise to a probable credit loss occurs with respect to a specific account and when such account is charged off. This loss confirmation period is applied to the forecasted probable credit losses to determine the amount of losses inherent in finance receivables at the balance sheet date.

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts – Trade Receivables

Automotive

We estimate the balance of allowance for doubtful accounts by analyzing accounts receivable balances by age, and our estimate includes separately providing for specific customer balances when it is deemed probable that the balance is uncollectible. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.

Inventory

Automotive

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (LCM). In connection with fresh-start reporting, we elected to use the FIFO costing method for all inventories previously accounted for by Old GM using the LIFO costing method. Old GM determined cost using the LIFO costing method for 21% of its inventories at December 31, 2008 and used the FIFO costing method or average cost method for all other inventories.

Inventory is analyzed and the carrying amount is adjusted downward if it is determined to be carried above market.

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Market, which represents selling price less cost to sell, considers general market and economic conditions, periodic reviews of current profitability of vehicles, and the effect of current incentive offers at the balance sheet date. Off-leaseMarket for off-lease and other vehicles are compared tois current auction sales proceeds less disposal and warranty costs. Productive material, work in process, supplies and service parts are reviewed to determine if inventory quantities are in excess of forecasted usage, or if they have become obsolete. If the estimated market value is less than cost, as determined by the inventory costing methodology, the carrying amount of the affected inventory is reduced to market value.

Advertising

Advertising costs of $2.1 billion in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, $1.5 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, $5.3 billion in the year ended 2008 and $5.5 billion in the year ended 2007 wereThe following table summarizes advertising expenditures, which are expensed as incurred.incurred (dollars in millions):

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Advertising expense

  $4,259    $2,110      $1,471    $5,303  

Research and Development Expenditures

ResearchAutomotive

The following table summarizes research and development expenditures, of $3.0 billion in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, $3.0 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, $8.0 billion in the year ended 2008 and $8.1 billion in the year ended 2007 werewhich are expensed as incurred.incurred (dollars in millions):

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Research and development expense

  $6,962    $3,034      $3,017    $8,012  

Property, net

Property, plants and equipment, including internal use software, is recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend the useful life or add functionality of property are capitalized. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. We depreciate all assetsdepreciable property using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the period of lease or the life of the asset, whichever is shorter. For assetsdepreciable property placed in service before January 2001, Old GM used accelerated depreciation methods. For assetsdepreciable property placed in service after January 2001, Old GM used the straight-line method. Upon retirement or disposition of property, plants and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in earnings. Impairment charges related to Property, netproperty are recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales.sales or GM Financial operating expenses and other. Refer to Notes 1112 and 2526 for additional information on property and impairments.

Special Tools

Automotive

Special tools represent product-specific powertrain and non-powertrain related tools, dies, molds and other items used in the vehicle manufacturing process of vehicles.process. Expenditures for special tools are recorded at cost and are capitalized. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we began amortizing all non-powertrain special tools using an accelerated amortization method. PowertrainWe amortize powertrain special tools are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Old GM amortized all special tools using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Refer to Note 1112 for additional information on special tools.

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Goodwill

Goodwill arises from the application of fresh-start reporting and otheracquisitions accounted for as business acquisitions.combinations. Goodwill is tested for impairment for all reporting units on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or more frequently, if events occur or circumstances change that would warrant such a review. An impairment charge is recorded for the amount, if any, by which the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its

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implied fair value. Fair values of reporting units are established using a discounted cash flow method. Our reporting units are GMNA, GME, GM Financial and various componentsreporting units within the GMIO segment.and GMSA segments. Due to the integrated nature of our manufacturing operations and the sharing of vehicle platforms among brands, assets and other resources are shared extensively within GMNA and GME and financial information by brand or country is not discrete below the operating segment level such that GMNA and GME do not contain reporting units below the operating segment level. GM Financial also does not contain reporting units below the operating segment level. GMIO and GMSA are less integrated given the lack of regional trade pacts and other unique geographical differences and thus contain separate reporting units below the operating segment level. Where available and as appropriate, comparative market multiples and the quoted market price for our common stock are used to corroborate the results of the discounted cash flow method. Goodwill would be reassigned on a relative-fair-value basis to a portion of a reporting unit to be disposed of or upon the reorganization of the composition of one or more of our reporting units, unless the reporting unit was never integrated. Refer to Note 2526 for additional information on goodwill impairments.

Intangible Assets, net

Intangible assets, excluding Goodwill, primarily include brand names (including defensive intangibles associated with discontinued brands), technology and intellectual property, customer relationships, dealer network and favorable contracts.

All intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line or an accelerated method of amortization over their estimated useful lives. An accelerated amortization method reflecting the pattern in which the asset will be consumed is utilized if that pattern can be reliably determined. If that pattern cannot be reliably determined, a straight-line amortization method is used. In selecting a useful life, weWe consider the period of expected cash flows and underlying data used to measure the fair value of the intangible assets.assets when selecting a useful life.

Amortization of developed technology and intellectual property is recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales. Amortization of brand names, customer relationships and our dealer network is recorded in Selling,Automotive selling, general and administrative expense.expense or GM Financial operating expenses and other. Refer to Notes 2 and 1314 for additional information on intangible assets.

Valuation of Long-Lived Assets

When events and circumstances warrant, theThe carrying amount of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets to be held and used in the business are evaluated for impairment.impairment when events and circumstances warrant. If the carrying amount of a long-lived asset group is considered impaired, a loss is recorded based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value for the asset group to be held and used. Product-specific long-lived asset groups are tested for impairment at the platform level. Non-product specific long-lived assets are generally tested for impairment on a regionalsegment basis in GMNA, GME, and GMEGM Financial and tested at or within our various reporting units within our GMIO segment.and GMSA segments. Assets classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are considered held for use until disposition. Product-specific assets may become impaired as a result of declines in profitability due to changes in volume, pricing or costs.

We tested certain long-lived assets for impairment in the year ended December 31, 2010 and in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and Old GM tested certain long-lived assets for impairment in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007. BasedDecember 31, 2008. Long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded based on the results of the analyses, long-lived asset impairment charges were recorded.analyses. Refer to Note 2526 for additional information on impairments.impairment charges.

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Valuation of Cost and Equity Method Investments

When events and circumstances warrant, investments accounted for under the cost or equity method of accounting are evaluated for impairment. An impairment charge is recorded whenever a decline in value of an investment below its carrying amount is determined to be other than temporary. In determining if a decline is other than temporary, factors such as the length of time and extent to which the fair value of the investment has been less than the carrying amount of the investment, the near-term and longer-term operating and financial prospects of the affiliate and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery are considered. Impairment charges related to equity method investments are recorded in Equity income, net of tax. Impairment charges related to cost method investments are recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

Equipment on Operating Leases, net

Equipment on operating leases, net, including leased vehicles within Total GM Financial Assets, is reported at cost, less accumulated depreciation and net of origination fees or costs. Estimated income from operating lease assets, which includes lease origination fees, net of lease origination costs, is recorded as operating lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement. Depreciation of vehicles is generally provided on a straight-line basis to an estimated residual value over the term of the lease agreement.

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We have and Old GM had significant investments in vehicles in operating lease portfolios, which are comprised of vehicle leases to retail customers with lease terms of up to 4860 months and vehicles leased to rental car companies with lease terms that average 11nine months or less. We are and Old GM was exposed to changes in the residual values of those assets. TheFor impairment purposes, the residual values represent estimates of the values of the assets at the end of the lease contracts and are determined based on the lower of forecasted or current auction proceeds in the United StatesU.S. and Canada and forecasted auction proceeds outside of the United StatesU.S. and Canada when there is a reliable basis to make such a determination. Realization of the residual values is dependent on the future ability to market the vehicles under the prevailing market conditions. Over the life of the lease, theThe adequacy of the estimate of the residual value is evaluated over the life of the lease and adjustments may be made to the extent the expected value of the vehicle at lease termination changes. Adjustments may be in the form of revisions to the depreciation rate or recognition of an impairment charge. Impairment is determined to exist if the undiscounted expected future cash flows, which include estimated residual values, are lower than the carrying amount of the asset. If the carrying amount is considered impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows, including estimated residual values.

WhenIn our automotive operations, when a leaseleased vehicle is returned the asset is reclassified from Equipment on operating leases, net to InventoryInventories at the lower of cost or estimated selling price, less costs to sell. In our automotive finance operations, when a leased vehicle is returned or repossessed the asset is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated selling price, less costs to sell, and upon disposition a gain or loss is recorded for any difference between the net book value of the lease and the proceeds from the disposition of the asset.

Impairment charges related to Equipment on operating leases, net are recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales.sales or GM Financial operating expenses and other. Refer to Notes 2526 and 3032 for additional information on impairments and operating lease arrangements with GMAC.Ally Financial.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, usingthat use the local currency as their functional currency, are translated to U.S. Dollars based on the current exchange rate prevailing at each balance sheet date and any resulting translation adjustments are included in OtherAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries which do not use thewhose local currency asis not their functional currency are remeasured from their local currency to their functional currency, and then translated to U.S. Dollars. Revenues and expenses are translated into U.S. Dollars using the average exchange rates prevailing for each period presented.

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Gains and losses arising from foreign currency transactions, which include the effects of remeasurements discussed previously,in the preceding paragraph, are recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales. sales and GM Financial operating expenses and other.

The following table summarizes the effects of foreign currency transactions were a loss of $755 million(dollars in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, a loss of $1.1 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, a gain of $1.7 billion in the year ended 2008 and a loss of $661 million in the year ended 2007.millions):

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Gain (loss) resulting from foreign currency transactions

  $(210 $(755    $(1,077 $1,705  

Policy, Warranty and WarrantyRecall Campaigns

Automotive

The estimated costs related to policy and product warranties are accrued at the time products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information on the nature, frequency, and average cost of claims of each vehicle line or each model year of the vehicle line. Revisions are made when necessary, based on changes in these factors. Trends of claims are actively studied and actions are taken to improve vehicle quality and minimize claims.

Recall Campaigns

The estimated costs related to product recalls based on a formal campaign soliciting return of that product are accrued when they are deemed to be probable and can be reasonably estimated.

Environmental Costs

Automotive

A liability for environmental remediation costs is recorded when a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. For environmental sites where there are potentially multiple responsible parties, a liability for the allocable share of the costs related to involvement with the site is recorded, as well as an allocable share of costs related to insolvent parties or unidentified shares, neither of which are reduced for possible recoveries from insurance carriers. For environmental sites where we and Old GM are the only

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potentially responsible parties, a liability is recorded for the total estimated costs of remediation before consideration of recovery from insurers or other third parties. The process of estimating environmental remediation liabilities is complex and dependent primarily on the nature and extent of historical information and physical data relating to a contaminated site, the complexity of the site, the uncertainty as to what remediation and technology will be required, and the outcome of discussions with regulatory agencies and other potentially responsible parties at multi-party sites.

There isWe have an established process to develop environmental liabilities that is used globally. This process consists of a number of phases that begins with visual site inspections and an examination of historical site records. Once a potential problem is identified, physical sampling of the site, which may include analysis of ground water and soil borings, is performed. The evidence obtained is then evaluated and if necessary, a remediation strategy is developed and submitted to the appropriate regulatory body for approval. The final phase of this process involves the commencement of remediation activities according to the approved plan.

When applicable, estimated liabilities for costs relating to ongoing operating, maintenance, and monitoring at environmental sites where remediation has commenced are recorded. Subsequent adjustments to initial estimates are recorded as necessary based upon additional information obtained. In future periods, new laws or regulations, advances in remediation technologies and additional information about the ultimate remediation methodology to be used could significantly change our estimates.

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Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly-liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less.

Fair Value Measurements

A three-level valuation hierarchy is used for fair value measurements. The three-level valuation hierarchy is based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market assumptions based on the best evidence available. These twothree types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

 

  

Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;

 

  

Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose significant inputs are observable; and

 

  

Level 3 — Instruments whose significant inputs areunobservable.

Financial instruments are transferred in and/or out of Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy at the beginning of the accounting period based upon the significance of the unobservable inputs to the overall fair value measurement. Level 3 financial instruments typically include, in addition to the unobservable inputs, observable components that are validated to external sources.

Marketable Securities

We classify marketable securities as available-for-sale or trading. Various factors, including turnover of holdings and investment guidelines, are considered in determining the classification of investments.securities. Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported,recorded, net of related income taxes, in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized. Trading securities are recorded at fair value.value with changes in fair value recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net. We determine realized gains and losses for all securities using the specific identification method.

Old GM classified all marketable securities as available-for-sale, except for certain mortgage-related securities, that were classified as held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity securities were recorded at amortized cost.

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available-for-sale.

Securities are classified in Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy when quoted prices in an active market for identical securities are available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values of securities are determined using prices from a pricing vendor, pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flow models and are generally classified in Level 22. These prices represent non-binding quotes. U.S. government and agency securities, certificates of the valuation hierarchy.deposit, commercial paper, and corporate debt securities are classified in Level 2. Our pricing vendor utilizes industry-standard pricing models that consider various inputs, including benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads and benchmark securities as well as other relevant economic measures. U.S. government and agency securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and corporate debt securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Securities are classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy in certain cases where there are unobservable inputs to the valuation in the marketplace.

Annually, weWe conduct aan annual review of our pricing vendor. This review includes discussion and analysis of the inputs used by the pricing vendor to provide prices for the types of securities we hold. These inputs included interest rate yields, bid/ask quotes, prepayment speeds and prices for comparable securities. Based on our review we believe the prices received from our pricing vendor are a reliable representation of fair value.

An evaluation is made monthly to determine if unrealized losses related to non-trading investments in debt and equity securities are other than temporary. Factors considered in determining whether a loss on a debt security is other than temporary include: (1) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been below cost; (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and (3) the intent to sell or likelihood to be forced to sell the security before any anticipated recovery. Prior to April 1, 2009 Old GM

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considered its ability and intent to hold the investment for a sufficient period of time to allow for any anticipated recovery. Factors considered in determining whether a loss on an equity security is other than temporary include the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and the ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery. If losses are determined to be other than temporary, the loss is recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net and the investment carrying amount is adjusted to a revised fair value.

Derivative Instruments

We are party to a variety of foreign currency exchange rate, interest rate swap, interest rate cap and commodity derivative contracts entered into in connection with the management of exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity prices.

Our financial risk management program is under the responsibility of the Risk Management Committee, which reviews and, where appropriate, approves strategies to be pursued to mitigate these risks. The Risk Management Committee is composed of members of our management and functions under the oversight of the Finance and Risk Committee, a committee of the Board of Directors. The Finance and Risk Committee assists and guides the Board in its oversight of our financial and risk management strategies. A risk management control framework is utilized to monitor the strategies, risks and related hedge positions, in accordance with the policies and procedures approved by the Risk Management Committee.

In August 2010 we changed our automotive operations risk management policy with respect to foreign exchange and commodities. Under our prior policy we intended to reduce volatility of forecasted cash flows primarily through the use of forward contracts and swaps. The intent of the new policy is to protect against risk arising from extreme adverse market movements on our key exposures and involves a shift to greater use of purchased options.

GM Financial is exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in interest rates due to floating interest rate exposure on its credit facilities and on certain securitization notes payable. GM Financial’s special purpose entities (SPEs) are contractually required to purchase derivative instruments as credit enhancements in connection with securitization transactions and credit facilities. These financial exposures and contractual requirements are managed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and a risk management control system is used to assist in monitoring hedging programs, derivative positions and hedging strategies. Hedging documentation includes hedging objectives, practices and procedures and the related accounting treatment.

The accounting for changes in the fair value of each derivative financial instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as an accounting hedge, as well as the type of hedging relationship identified. Derivative financial instruments entered into by our automotive operations are not designated in hedging relationships. Certain of the derivatives entered into by GM Financial have been designated in cash flow hedging relationships. Derivatives that receivedreceive hedge accounting treatment prior to October 1, 2008 wereare evaluated for effectiveness at the time they wereare designated as well as throughout the hedging period. We do not hold derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value and presented gross in the consolidated balance sheets. Internal models are used to value a majority of derivatives. The models use, as their basis, readily observable market inputs, such as time value, forward interest rates, volatility factors, and current and forward market prices for commodities and foreign currency exchange rates. In Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, we include foreign currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps and warrants. Derivative contracts that are valued based upon models with significant unobservable market inputs, primarily estimated forward and prepayment rates, are classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, we include warrants issued to the UST, certain foreign currency derivatives, certain long-dated commodity derivatives and interest rate swaps with notional amounts that fluctuated over time.3.

The valuation of derivative liabilities takes into account our nonperformance risk. For the periods presented after June 1,At December 31, 2010 and 2009 our nonperformance risk was not observable through thea liquid credit default swap market, and anmarket. Our nonperformance risk was estimated using internal analysis of comparable industrial companies wasto develop conclusions on our implied credit rating, which we used to determine the appropriate credit spread, which would be applied to us by market participants. In these periods,Prior to receiving published credit ratings we developed our credit rating conclusions using an analysis of comparable industrial companies. At December 31, 2010 we incorporated published credit agency ratings of GM into our credit rating conclusions. At December 31, 2009 all derivatives whose fair values contained a significant credit adjustment based on our nonperformance risk were classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

We recorded the earnings effect resulting from the change in fair value of all derivative instruments not receiving hedge accounting in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

3. At December 31, 2010 we have determined that our non-performance

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Priorrisk no longer represents a significant input in the determination of the fair value of our derivatives. Consequently, at December 31, 2010 all automotive operations derivatives were reclassified to October 1, 2008 OldLevel 2.

We record the earnings effect resulting from the change in fair value of automotive operations derivative instruments in Interest income and other non-operating income, net. We record the earnings effect resulting from the change in fair value of derivative instruments entered into by GM recorded effectiveFinancial in GM Financial operating expenses and other.

Effective changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in net unrealized gainsCash flow hedging gain (losses) on derivatives within a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Amounts wereare reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) when the underlying hedged item affectedaffects earnings. All ineffective changes in fair value wereare recorded in earnings. We also discontinue hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that a derivative instrument has ceased to be effective as an accounting hedge or if the underlying hedged cash flow is no longer probable of occurring.

Prior to October 1, 2008, Old GM recorded changes in fair value of derivatives designated as fair value hedges were recorded in earnings offset by changes in fair value of the hedged item to the extent the derivative was effective as a hedge. Changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments wereOld GM recorded in earnings. The earnings effect resulting from the change in fair value of derivative instruments was recorded in the same line item in the consolidated statements of operations as the underlying exposure being hedged.

As part of Old GM’s quarterly tests for hedge effectiveness in the three months ended December 31, 2008, Old GM was unable to conclude that its cash flow and fair value hedging relationships continued to be highly effective. Therefore, Old GM discontinued the application of hedge accounting for derivative instruments used in cash flow and fair value hedging relationships. Accordingly, all derivatives wereOld GM recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and subsequent changes in fair value of derivatives were recorded in earnings. Certaincertain releases of deferred gains and losses arising from previously designated cash flow and fair value hedges were also recorded in earnings by Old GM.earnings. The earnings effect resulting from the change in fair value of derivative instruments was recorded in the same line item in the consolidated statements of operations as the underlying exposure being hedged.

We enter into contracts with counterparties that we believe are creditworthy and generally settle on a net basis. We perform a quarterly assessment of our counterparty credit risk, including a review of credit ratings, credit default swap rates and potential nonperformance of the counterparty. Based on our most recent quarterly assessment of our counterparty credit risk, we consider this risk to be low.

The cash flows from derivative instruments receiving hedge accounting treatment are classified in the same categories as the hedged items in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Refer to Note 2021 for additional information related to derivative transactions.

Income Taxes

The liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, using the statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recorded in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date under the law.

Deferred income tax assets are evaluated quarterly to determine if valuation allowances are required or should be adjusted. All available evidence, both positiveWe establish and negative usingOld GM established valuation allowances for deferred tax assets based on a more likely than not standard, is considered to determine if valuation allowances should be established against deferred tax assets. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of recent losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, previous experience with tax attributes expiring unused and tax planning alternatives. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.

standard. The ability to realize deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income inwithin the carryback or carryforward periods provided for in the tax law for each applicable tax jurisdiction. TheWe consider and Old GM considered the following possible sources of taxable income have been considered when assessing the realization of deferred tax assets:

 

Future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;

 

Future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards;

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Taxable income in prior carryback years; and

 

Tax-planning strategies.

The assessment regarding whether a valuation allowance is required or should be adjusted also considers all available positive and negative evidence factors, including but not limited to:

Nature, frequency, and severity of recent losses;

Duration of statutory carryforward periods;

Historical experience with tax attributes expiring unused; and

Near- and medium-term financial outlook;

Concluding a valuation allowance is not required is difficult when there is significant negative evidence that is objective and verifiable, such as cumulative losses in recent years. We utilize and Old GM utilized a rolling three years of actual and current year anticipated results as the primary measure of cumulative losses in recent years, as adjusted for non-recurring matters.

Income tax expense (benefit) for the year is allocated between continuing operations and other categories of income such as Discontinued operations or Otherother comprehensive income (loss). In periods in which there is a pre-tax loss from continuing operations

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and pre-tax income in another income category, the tax benefit allocated to continuing operations is determined by taking into account the pre-tax income of other categories.

We record interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions in Income tax expense (benefit). Old GM recorded interest income on uncertain tax positions in Interest income and Otherother non-operating income, net, interest expense in InterestAutomotive interest expense and penalties in Selling,Automotive selling, general and administrative expense.

Pension and Other Postretirement Plans

Attribution, Methods and Assumptions

The cost of benefits provided by defined benefit pension plans is recorded in the period employees provide service. The cost of pension plan amendments that provide for benefits already earned by plan participants is amortized over the expected period of benefit which may be: (1) the duration of the applicable collective bargaining agreement specific to the plan; (2) expected future working lifetime; or (3) the life expectancy of the plan participants.

The cost of medical, dental, legal service and life insurance benefits provided through postretirement benefit plans is recorded in the period employees provide service. The cost of postretirement plan amendments that provide for benefits already earned by plan participants is amortized over the expected period of benefit which may be the average expected future working lifetimeperiod to full eligibility or the average life expectancy of the plan participants.

U.S. salaried retiree medical plan amendments on or after July 2008 are amortized over the period to full eligibility and actuarial gains and losses are amortized over the average remaining years of future service.

Actuarial (gains) losses and new prior service costs (credits) for the U.S. hourly healthcare plans are currently amortized over a time period corresponding with the average life expectancy of the plan participants.

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An expected return on plan asset methodology is utilized to calculate future pension expense for certain significant funded benefit plans. A market-related value of plan assets methodology is also utilized that averages gains and losses on the plan assets over a period of years to determine future pension expense. The methodology recognizes 60.0% of the difference between the fair value of assets and the expected calculated value in the first year and 10.0% of that difference over each of the next four years.

The discount rate assumption is established for each of the retirement-related U.S. benefit plans at their respective measurement dates. WeIn the U.S. and Canada, we use a cash flow matching approach, also called a spot rate yield curve approach that uses projected cash flows matched to spot rates along a zero couponhigh quality corporate yield curve to determine the present value of cash flows to calculate a single equivalent discount rate.

In the U.S., Old GM established a discount rate assumption to reflect the yield of a hypothetical portfolio of high quality, fixed-income debt instruments that would produce cash flows sufficient in timing and amount to satisfy projected future benefits.

TheIn countries other than the U.S. and Canada, discount rate assumption isrates are established for each ofdepending on the retirement-related non-U.S. benefit plans at their respective measurement dates utilizing published indices with adjustments madelocal financial markets, using a high quality yield curve based on local bonds, a yield curve adjusted to reflect the underlying duration of expected benefit payments.local conditions using foreign currency swaps or local actuarial standards.

Plan Asset Valuation

EquityCash Equivalents and debt securities, includingOther Short-Term Investments

Money market funds and other similar short-term investment funds are valued using the net asset backed securities, heldvalue per share (NAV) as provided by the investment poolssponsor or third party administrator. Prices for short-term debt securities are received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. Independent pricing services utilize matrix pricing which considers readily available inputs such as the yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as dealer supplied prices. Cash equivalents and other short-term investments are generally classified in Level 2.

Group Annuity Contracts

Group annuity contracts are the contracts or policies issued by a life insurance company, which are used as a funding instrument for specified benefits payments to be made in accordance with the defined benefit pension plans. The contracts or policies may be backed by one or more separately managed investment accounts, which hold investments in high quality fixed income securities. The value of each contract or policy depends, in part, on the values of the units of the separately managed investment accounts backing the contract. The fair value of the separately managed investment account assets is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the separately managed investment accounts. The separately managed investment accounts, which typically calculate NAV (or its equivalent), and underlying assets are valued based uponin accordance with the last tradedvaluation policies of the respective insurers. From time to time, the defined benefit pension plans’ liabilities may increase as a result of these contracts when the required reserves, as estimated by an insurer under the terms of the contract or current bid price wherepolicy, exceed the fair value of contract assets. The resulting difference represents an outstanding contract asset deficiency that must be funded by the defined benefit pension plan’s sponsor. Group annuity contracts are generally classified in Level 3.

Common and Preferred Stock

Equity securities for which market quotations are readily available. Securitiesavailable are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by an independent pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are classified in Level 1. In the event there were no sales during the five-day period before the reporting date and the five-day period after the reporting date or closing prices are not available, securities are valued at the last quoted bid price or may be valued using the last available price and are typically classified in Level 2. Common and preferred stock classified in Level 3 are typically those that are thinly traded, on an exchange,delisted, or privately issued securities or other issues that are priced by a dealer or pricing service using inputs such as structured debt, are valued primarily using independent pricing vendors, using dealer or counterparty supplied valuations, or at their fair value as determined by an internal valuation committee. A periodic review of the pricing vendors that includes discussion and analysis of the inputs used to provide prices is held to ensure the integrity of the third-party valuations used in fair value estimates.

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aged (stale) pricing, and/or other qualitative factors. We may consider other security attributes such as liquidity and market activity in assessing the observability of inputs used by pricing services or dealers, which may affect classification in the fair value hierarchy.

Government, Agency and Corporate Debt Securities

U.S. government and government agency obligations, foreign government and government agency obligations, municipal securities, supranational obligations, corporate bonds, bank notes, floating rate notes, and preferred securities are valued based on quotations received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. Pricing services utilize matrix pricing which considers readily available inputs such as the yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as dealer supplied prices and are generally classified in Level 2. Securities within this asset class that are classified in Level 3 are typically priced by dealers and pricing services that use proprietary pricing models which incorporate unobservable inputs. These inputs primarily consist of yield and credit spread assumptions. We may consider other security attributes such as liquidity, market activity, price level, credit ratings and geo-political risk in assessing the observability of inputs used by pricing services or dealers, which may affect classification.

Agency and Non-Agency Mortgage and Other Asset-Backed Securities

U.S. and foreign government agency mortgage and asset-backed securities, non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage securities, residential mortgage securities and other asset-backed securities are valued based on quotations received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. Pricing services utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed assumptions, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type as well as dealer supplied prices and are generally classified in Level 2. Securities within this asset class that are classified in Level 3 are typically priced by dealers and pricing services that use proprietary pricing models which incorporate unobservable inputs. These inputs primarily consist of prepayment curves, discount rates, default assumptions and recovery rates. We may consider other security attributes such as liquidity, market activity, price level, credit ratings and geo-political risk in assessing the observability of inputs used by pricing services or dealers, which may affect classification.

Investment Funds, Private Equity and Debt Investments and Real Estate Investments

Exchange traded funds and real estate investment trusts, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by an independent pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and are classified in Level 1. Investments in non-exchange traded funds and certain SPEs (e.g., limited partnerships, limited liability companies), which may be fully redeemed at NAV in the near-term (within 90 days), are generally measured at fair value on the basis of the NAV provided by the investment sponsor or its third party administrator, and generally classified in Level 2. Investments within this asset class that are classified in Level 3 include investments in funds, which may not be fully redeemed at NAV in the near-term, and are typically measured on the basis of the NAV. Level 3 investments also include direct private equity, debt, and real estate investments, which have inherent restrictions on near-term redemption. Fair value estimates for direct private equity, private debt, and real estate investments are valued using information such as independent real estate appraisals, internal appraisals prepared by investment managers and other market-based information about the individual property. The independent real estate appraisals are prepared at least once every three years and include detailed market studies and multiple valuation methodologies typical in the real estate industry such as sales comparison approach, replacement cost approach and income capitalization approach. For periods in which independent appraisals are not prepared, models using one or more of these approaches are developed for each property by asset managers as a means of determining changes in fair value. The fair values for each investment are reviewed quarterly and, if warranted by market or property level changes or other factors, are appropriately adjustedprovided by the internal valuation committee based on management’s bestrespective investment sponsors and are subsequently reviewed and approved by management. In the event management concludes a reported NAV or fair value estimate of changes in fair value.

Private market investments which have not traded during the most recent period are recorded using the investment sponsor’s valuation at the end of the prior quarter plus net cash flows and excluding fees during the most recent quarter. The investment sponsor’s valuation will not be used if the sponsor’s valuation(collectively, external valuation) does not reflect fair value in management’s opinion.or is not determined as of the financial reporting measurement date, we will consider whether an adjustment is necessary. In this case,determining whether an internaladjustment to the external valuation committee determinesis required, we will review material factors that could affect the valuation, such as changes to the composition or performance of the underlying investment(s) or comparable investments, overall market conditions, and other economic factors that may possibly have a favorable or unfavorable effect on the reported external valuation. We may adjust the external valuation to ensure fair value considering factors that include valuationsas of the balance sheet date.

Derivatives

Exchange traded derivatives, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price as reported by other investors (including write-downs), review of an internal valuation committee’s recommendation,independent pricing service on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded and follow-on investments and financings, mergers, and bankruptcies or other events whichare

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classified in the opinion of management suggest material impairment or improvement in the investment.

Derivative instrumentsLevel 1. Over-the-counter derivatives are priced primarilytypically valued through independent pricing vendors, dealers or counterparty-supplied valuationsservices and are generally classified in Level 2. Derivatives classified in Level 3 are typically based on industry standard derivative valuation models. Derivative instruments primarilypriced by dealers and pricing services that use proprietary pricing models which incorporate unobservable inputs. These inputs include financial futures contracts, options including foreign currency options, swaps including options, interest rate swapsextrapolated or model-derived assumptions such as volatilities and yield and credit default swaps and forward foreign currency contracts.

Valuations for fund investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value are typically estimated using a net asset value (NAV) provided by a third party administrator as a practical expedient. In certain circumstances, a fund’s NAV may be adjusted to fair value as determined by an internal valuation committee. Fund investments with readily determinable fair values are priced primarily through independent pricing vendors, dealers or counterparty supplied valuations. Investments in these funds are specific to asset allocation strategies and include global fixed income, real estate, private equity, index, hedge and other funds.spread assumptions.

Due to the lack of timely available market information for certain investments andin the asset classes described above as well as the inherent uncertainty of valuation, reported fair values may differ from fair values that would have been used had readilytimely available market information been available.

Early Retirement Programs

An early retirement program was offered to certain German employees that allows these employees to transition from employment into retirement before their legal retirement age. Eligible employees who elect to participate in this pre-retirement leave program work full time in half of the pre-retirement period, the active period, and then do not work for the remaining half, the inactive period, and receive 50.0% of their salary in this pre-retirement period. These employees also receive a bonus equal to 35.0% of their annual net pay at the beginning of the pre-retirement period. Contributions were required to be made into the government pension program for participants in the pre-retirement period, and participantsProgram related benefits are entitled to a government subsidy if certain conditions are met. The bonus and additional contributions into the government pension plan were recognized over the period from when the employee signed the program contract until the end of the employee’s active service period.

Extended Disability Benefits

Estimated extended disability benefits are accrued ratably over the employee’s active service period using measurement provisions similar to those used to measure our other postemploymentpostretirement benefits (OPEB) obligations. The liability is comprisedcomposed of the future obligations for income replacement, healthcare costs and life insurance premiums for employees currently disabled and those in the active workforce who may become disabled. Future disabilities are estimated in the current workforce using actuarial methods based on historical experience. We record actuarial gains and losses immediately in earnings. Old GM amortized net actuarial gains and losses over the remaining duration of the obligation.

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Labor Force

On a worldwide basis, we have and Old GM had a concentration of the workforce working under the guidelines of unionized collective bargaining agreements. At December 31, 2010 49,000 of our U.S. employees (or 64%) were represented by unions, of which 48,000 employees were represented by the UAW. The current labor contract with the UAW is effective for a four-year term that began in October 2007 and expires in September 2011. The contract included a $3,000 lump sum payment in the year ended December 31, 2007 and performance bonuses of 3.0%, 4.0% and 3.0% of wages in the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 for each UAW employee. These payments are amortized over the 12-month period following the respective payment dates. Active UAW employees and current retirees and surviving spouses were also granted pension benefit increases. In February 2009 Old GM and the UAW agreed to suspend the 2009 and 2010 performance bonus payments.

Job Security Programs

In May 2009 Old GM and the UAW entered into an agreement that suspended the Job Opportunity Bank (JOBS) Program, modified the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) program and added the Transitional Support Program (TSP). These job security programs provide employee reduced wages and continued coverage under certain employee benefit programs depending on the employee’s classification as well as the number of years of service that the employee has accrued. A similar tiered benefit is provided to CAW employees. We recognize a liability for these SUB/TSP benefits over the expected service period of employees, based on our best estimate of the probable liability at the measurement date.

Prior to the implementation of the modified job security programs, costs for postemployment benefits to hourly employees idled on an other than temporary basis were accrued based on our best estimate of the wage, benefit and other costs to be incurred, and costs related to the temporary idling of employees were generally expensed as incurred.

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Stock Incentive Plans

GM

We measure and record compensation expense for all share-based payment awards based on the award’s estimated fair value. We intend to grant awards to our employees through the 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan and have granted and will continue to grant awards under the GM Salary Stock Plan. Our policy is toWe record compensation expense over the applicable vesting period of an award.

TheIn November and December 2010 we consummated a public offering of 550 million shares of our common stock. Prior to this offering, the fair value of awards granted iswas based on the estimated fair value of our common stock. Since there currently is no observable publicly traded price for our common stock, we estimateCommencing in November 2010 the fair value of our common stock is based on a discounted cash flow model.the New York Stock Exchange trading price. Refer to Note 2931 for additional information.information regarding stock incentive plans.

Salary stock awards granted are fully vested and nonforfeitable upon grant, therefore compensation cost is recorded on the date of grant.

Old GM

All of Old GM’s awards for the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, and the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were accounted for at fair value, and compensation expense was recorded based on the award’s estimated fair value. No share-based compensation expense was recorded for the top 25 most highly compensated employees in the year ended 2009, in compliance with the Loan and Security Agreement with the UST.

Stock options granted were measured on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine fair value. Compensation expense was recorded on a graded vesting schedule. Old GM issued treasury shares upon exercise of employee stock options.

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Option awards contingent on performance and market conditions were measured on the date of grant using a Monte-Carlo simulation model to determine fair value. Vesting was contingent upon a one-year service period and multiple performance and market requirements and was recorded on a graded vesting schedule over a weighted averageweighted-average derived service period.

Market condition based cash-settled awards were granted to participants based on a minimum percentile ranking of Old GM’s total stockholder return compared to all other companies in the S&P 500 for the same performance period. The fair value of each market condition based cash-settled award was estimated on the date of grant, and for each subsequent reporting period, remeasured using a Monte-Carlo simulation model that used multiple input variables.

Cash restricted stock units were granted to certain of Old GM’s global executives that provided cash equal to the value of underlying restricted share units at predetermined vesting dates. Compensation expense was recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award. The fair value of each cash-settled award was remeasured at the end of each reporting period, and the liability and related expense adjusted based on the new fair value of Old GM’s common stock.

All outstanding Old GM awards remained with Old GM and they werewe did not replaced by usreplace them in the 363 Sale.

Recently Adopted Accounting Principles

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income TaxesVariable Interest Entities

In January 2007 Old GM2010 we adopted amendments to ASC 810, “Consolidation” (ASC 810). These amendments require an enterprise to qualitatively assess the provisionsdetermination of ASC 740-10, “Income Taxes,” related to uncertain tax positions. ASC 740 requires that the tax effect(s)primary beneficiary of a position be recorded only if it is more likely than notVIE based on whether the enterprise: (1) has the power to be sustained based solely on its technical merits at the reporting date. If a tax position is not considered more likely than not to be sustained based solely on its technical merits, no benefits of the tax position are recorded. With the adoption of ASC 740, companies were required to adjust their financial statements to reflect only those tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained. Upon adoption, Old GM recorded a decrease to Accumulated deficit of $137 million as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle with a corresponding decrease to the liability for uncertain tax positions.

Fair Value Measurements

In January 2009 Old GM adopted ASC 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recorded or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. ASC 820-10 provides a consistent definition of fair value that focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over company-specific inputs. The effect of Old GM’s adoption of ASC 820-10 in January 2009 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities was not material and no adjustment to Accumulated deficit was required.

In April 2009 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) provided additional application and disclosure guidance regarding fair value measurements and impairments of debt securities. ASC 320-10, “Investments — Debt and Equity Securities,” was amended and modified the other than temporary impairment guidance for debt securities and the presentation and disclosure requirements for all other than temporary impairments. ASC 820-10 was further amended and provides guidelines for consistently determining fair value measurements when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased, and provides guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate that a transaction is not orderly. ASC 825-10, “Financial Instruments” was also amended to expand fair value disclosures to interim reporting periods for certain financial instruments not recorded at fair value in the statement of financial position. Old GM adopted these standards in June 2009. The adoption of these standards did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In September 2009 the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-12, “Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent),” which permits a reporting entity to utilize, without adjustment, the NAV provided by a third party investee as a practical expedient to measure the fair value of certain investments. We adopted this standard in December 2009. ASU 2009-12 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

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the activities of a VIE that most significantly affect the entity’s economic performance; and (2) has the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. These amendments also require, among other considerations, an ongoing reconsideration of the primary beneficiary. In October 2009 we adopted ASU 2009-5, “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.” ASU 2009-5 provides additionalFebruary 2010 the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued guidance that permitted an indefinite deferral of these amendments for entities that have all the attributes of an investment company or that apply measurement principles consistent with those followed by investment companies. An entity that qualifies for the fair value measurementdeferral will continue to be assessed under the overall guidance on the consolidation of liabilities. The adoption did not have a materialVIE’s in effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2009 we adopted disclosure updatesprior to ASC 715-20, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets,” that requires the following additional disclosures about plan assets for a defined benefit or postretirement plan: (1) narrative providing greater insight as to investment policies and strategies; (2) the fair value of pension plan assets by major category; (3) inputs and valuation techniques used to develop fair value measurement; and (4) discussion of concentration of risk. Refer to Note 19 for more information on the adoption of this guidance.

Business Combinations

In January 2009 Old GM adopted the revised ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” which retained the underlying concepts of existing standards that all business combinations be accounted for at fair value under the acquisition method of accounting. However, ASC 805 changes the method of applying the acquisition method in a number of significant aspects. It requires that: (1) for all business combinations, the acquirer record all assets and liabilities of the acquired business, including goodwill, generally at their fair values; (2)these amendments. This deferral was applicable to certain pre-acquisition contingent assets and liabilities acquired be recorded at their fair values on the acquisition date; (3) contingent consideration be recorded at its fair value on the acquisition date and, for certain arrangements, changes in fair value be recorded in earnings until settled; (4) acquisition-related transaction and restructuring costs be expensed rather than treated as part of the cost of the acquisition and included in the amount recorded for assets acquired; (5) in step acquisitions, previous equity interests in an acquiree held prior to obtaining control be remeasured to their acquisition-date fair values, with any gain or loss recorded in earnings; and (6) when making adjustments to finalize initial accounting,investment companies revise any previously issued post-acquisition financial information in future financial statements to reflect any adjustments as if they had been recorded on the acquisition date. ASC 805 amended ASC 740, such that adjustments made to valuation allowances on deferred tax assets and acquired tax contingencies associated with acquisitions that closed priorour employee benefit plans and investment companies managing investments on behalf of unrelated third parties.

The amendments were adopted prospectively. Upon adoption, we consolidated General Motors Egypt (GM Egypt). Due to the effective date of ASC 805 should also apply the provisions of this standard. This standard applies to all business combinations entered into on or after January 1, 2009. In connection with the application of fresh-start reporting, we applied the guidance in this standard.

In January 2009 Old GM also adopted other amendments to ASC 805, related to the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and disclosures for assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting we applied this guidance when measuring contingenton July 10, 2009 and because our investment in GM Egypt was accounted for using the equity method of accounting, there was no difference between the net assets added to the consolidated balance sheet upon consolidation and liabilities.

In January 2009 Oldthe amount of previously recorded interest in GM adoptedEgypt. As a result, there is no cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle to Accumulated deficit. However, the consolidation of GM Egypt resulted in an increase in Total assets of $254 million, an increase in Total liabilities of $178 million, and an increase in Noncontrolling interest of $76 million. The effect of these amendments was measured based on the amount at which the asset, liability and noncontrolling interest would have been carried or recorded in the consolidated financial statements if these amendments had been effective since inception of our relationship with GM Egypt. Refer to ASC 350, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other,” and ASC 805 which clarifiedNote 17 for additional information regarding the accounting for defensive intangible assets. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we applied this guidance when measuring and recording defensive intangible assets (e.g., Pontiac and Saturn brands).

In January 2009 Old GM also adopted amendments to ASC 275, “Risks and Uncertainties,” and ASC 350 which provided new guidance for the determinationeffect of the useful lifeadoption of intangible assets. The new guidance amended the factors that should be considered in developing the renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we applied this guidance in selecting estimated useful lives for intangible assets.these amendments.

Noncontrolling Interests in ConsolidatedTransfers of Financial StatementsAssets

In January 2009 Old GM2010 we adopted certain amendments to ASC 810-10, “Consolidation,” that govern the accounting for860, “Transfer and reporting of noncontrolling interests in partially-owned consolidated subsidiaries and the loss of control of subsidiaries. Also, this standard requires that: (1) noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest, be reported as part of equity in the consolidated financial statements; (2) losses be allocated to a noncontrolling interest even when such allocation might result in a deficit balance, reducing the losses attributed to the controlling interest; (3) changes in ownership interests be treated as equity transactions if control is maintained; (4) changes in ownership interests resulting in gain or loss be recorded in earnings if control is gained or lost; and (5) in a business combination, a noncontrolling interest’s share of net assets acquired be recorded at fair value,

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including its share of goodwill. The provisions of this standard were prospective upon adoption, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements have been applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Accordingly, prior period amounts have been adjusted to apply the new method of accounting.

Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments

In January 2009 Old GM adoptedServicing” (ASC 860). ASC 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options,” which requires issuers of convertible debt securities within its scope to separate these securities into a debt component and an equity component, resulting in the debt component being recorded at fair value without consideration given to the conversion feature. Issuance costs are allocated between the debt and equity components. ASC 470-20 requires that convertible debt within its scope reflect a company’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest expense is recorded. The provisions of ASC 470-20 have been applied retrospectively upon adoption, and prior period amounts have been adjusted to apply the new method of accounting. As a result of the adoption of ASC 470-20, Interest expense increased and Net income attributable to common stockholders decreased by $50 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Net Income attributable to common stockholders, per share, basic and diluted decreased by $0.08 in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Effective July 10, 2009 MLC retained Old GM’s convertible debt. As a result, there was no effect on Interest expense, Net loss attributable to common stockholders, and Net loss attributable to common stockholders, per share, basic and diluted in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 upon the adoption of ASC 470-20.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In June 2009 the FASB issued certain amendments to ASC 860-10, “Transfers and Servicing.” ASC 860-10 eliminates860 eliminated the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity (SPE),SPE, establishes a new definition of participating interest that must be met for transfers of portions of financial assets to be eligible for sale accounting, clarifies and amends the derecognition criteria for a transfer of financial assets to be accounted for as a sale, and changes the amount that can be recorded as a gain or loss on a transfer accounted for as a sale when beneficial interests are received by the transferor. This statement is effective for financial asset transfers occurring after the beginning of a reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. Earlier application is prohibited. The adoption of this standard willthese amendments did not have a material affectan effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009 the FASB issued an amendment to ASC 810-10. This amendment requires an enterprise to qualitatively assess the determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE based on whether the enterprise: (1) has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly effect the entity’s economic performance; and (2) has the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. ASC 810-10, as amended, requires an ongoing reconsideration of the primary beneficiary, and amends the events that trigger a reassessment of whether an entity is a VIE. This statement is effective as of the beginning of a reporting entity’s first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. Earlier application is prohibited. Retrospective application is optional. We are currently evaluating the effects, if any, that ASC 810-10 will have on the consolidated financial statements.Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In September 2009 the FASB issued ASUAccounting Standard Update (ASU) 2009-13, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements.”Arrangements” (ASU 2009-13). ASU 2009-13 addresses the unit of accounting for multiple-element arrangements. In addition, ASU 2009-13 revises the method by which consideration is allocated among the units of accounting. Specifically, the overall consideration is allocated to each deliverable by establishing a selling price for individual deliverables based on a hierarchy of evidence, involving vendor-specific objective evidence, other third party evidence of the selling price, or the reporting entity’s best estimate of the selling price of individual deliverables in the arrangement. ASU 2009-13 will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. We are currently evaluating the effects, if any, that ASU 2009-13 willis not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts” (ASU 2010-28). The amendments in this ASU modify Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. ASU 2010-28 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. Any resulting goodwill impairment is recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) in the period of adoption.

GME has a negative carrying amount; as such, we will apply the provisions of ASU 2010-28 effective January 1, 2011. When a reduction occurs in the fair-value-to-U.S. GAAP differences attributable to those assets and liabilities that gave rise to goodwill upon

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our application of fresh-start reporting, the amount of our implied goodwill can decline. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2010-28, any such decline does not result in recognition of an impairment loss as long as Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test is passed (as was the case at our October 1, 2010 annual testing date). However, proceeding directly to Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test as required in this circumstance upon adoption of ASU 2010-28 would result in recognition of any such impairment.

We are currently in the process of valuing the amount of the implied goodwill as of January 1, 2011 for GME, and estimate the high end of the range of possible adjustment to be approximately $1.3 billion. Our estimate represents the net decrease, from July 10, 2009 through January 1, 2011, in the fair-value-to-U.S. GAAP differences attributable to those assets and liabilities that gave rise to goodwill upon our application of fresh-start reporting resulting primarily from an overall improvement in our incremental borrowing rate and corresponding decrease in our nonperformance risk since July 10, 2009. The actual goodwill impairment determination can also be affected by other factors in the Step 2 impairment test which we have not yet finalized. As a result, the actual adjustment may be different than our current estimate upon the finalization of our valuation procedures and determination of our implied goodwill for GME at January 1, 2011.

Note 5. Acquisition and Disposal of Businesses

Acquisition of AmeriCredit Corp.

On October 1, 2010 we acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of AmeriCredit, an automotive finance company, renamed General Motors Financial Company, Inc., for cash of approximately $3.5 billion. The acquisition of AmeriCredit will allow us to provide a more complete range of financing options to our customers across the U.S. and Canada, specifically focusing on providing additional capabilities in leasing and sub-prime vehicle financing options.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid, acquisition-related costs, and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date in connection with the acquisition of AmeriCredit (dollars in millions, except per share amounts):

   Successor 
   October 1, 2010 

Consideration

  

Cash paid to AmeriCredit common shareholders of $24.50 per share

  $3,327  

Cash paid to cancel outstanding stock warrants

   94  

Cash paid to settle equity-based compensation awards

   33  
     

Total consideration

  $3,454  
     

Acquisition-related costs (a)

  $43  
     

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

  

Cash

  $538  

Restricted cash

   1,136  

Finance receivables (b)

   8,231  

Other assets, including identifiable intangible assets

   200  

Securitization notes payable and other borrowings (c)

   (7,564

Other liabilities

   (352
��    

Identifiable net assets acquired

   2,189  

Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of AmeriCredit

   1,265  
     
  $3,454  
     

(a)Acquisition-related costs of $43 million were expensed as incurred. The acquisition related costs include $27 million recorded in Automotive selling, general and administrative expense and $16 million recorded in GM Financial operating expenses and other.

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(b)The Finance receivables were recorded at fair value, which was determined using a discounted cash flow approach. The contractual cash flows were adjusted for estimated prepayments, defaults, recoveries, finance charge income and servicing costs and discounted using a discount rate commensurate with risks and maturity inherent in the finance contracts. As of the acquisition date, the contractually required payments receivable was $10.7 billion of which $9.7 billion was expected to be collected.

(c)The fair value of securitization notes payable and other borrowings was principally determined using quoted market rates.

We recorded goodwill in the amount of $1.3 billion for the excess of consideration paid over the fair value of the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill includes $153 million recorded to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets that was not applicable to GM Financial on a stand-alone basis. All of the goodwill was assigned to the newly formed GM Financial reporting segment. The goodwill expected to be tax deductible is $159 million and was generated from previous acquisitions by GM Financial.

The results of operations of GM Financial are included in our results beginning October 1, 2010. The following table summarizes the actual amounts of revenue and earnings of GM Financial included in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the supplemental pro forma revenue and earnings of the combined entity as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2009 (dollars in millions):

   Successor
(Unaudited)
      Predecessor
(Unaudited)
 
   GM  Financial
amounts included in
results for Year
Ended

December 31, 2010
   Pro Forma-Combined      Pro Forma-Combined 
    Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $281    $136,665    $58,215      $48,074  

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $90    $6,634    $(4,125    $109,234  

The supplemental pro forma information was adjusted to give effect to the tax effected amortization of a premium on finance receivables and a premium on securitization notes payable and other borrowings, depreciation and amortization related to other assets and acquisition related costs. The pro forma information should not be considered indicative of the results had the acquisition been consummated on January 1, 2009, nor are they indicative of future results.

Sale of Nexteer

On November 30, 2010 we completed the sale of Nexteer, a manufacturer of steering components and half-shafts, to Pacific Century Motors. The sale of the Nexteer business included the global steering business which was acquired in October 2009 as discussed under Acquisition of Delphi Businesses below. The 2009 acquisition of Nexteer included 22 manufacturing facilities, six engineering facilities and 14 customer support centers located in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

We received consideration of $426 million in cash and a $39 million promissory note in exchange for 100% of our ownership interest in Nexteer and recorded a gain of $60 million on the sale which is recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net. Subsequent to the sale, Nexteer became one of our third party suppliers and we remain a significant customer. During 2010 Nexteer recorded revenue of $1.8 billion, of which $939 million were sales to us. During the period from October 6, 2009, the date of acquisition, to December 31, 2009, Nexteer reported revenue of $453 million, of which $218 million were sales to us. We did not provide the pro forma financial information because we do not believe the information is material.

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Acquisition of Strasbourg

On October 1, 2010 we acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interest of General Motors Strasbourg S.A.S (GMS) for cash of one Euro from MLC. GMS is an entity engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing automatic transmissions for luxury and performance light automotive vehicles which was previously owned by Old GM but retained by MLC in connection with the 363 Sale. MLC was unable to sell GMS and upon notification of their plan to liquidate GMS, we agreed to repurchase the business. We believe the repurchase of GMS allows us to maintain good relationships and to help expand our business within the European region.

We recorded the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of October 1, 2010, the date we obtained control, and have included GMS’s results of operations and cash flows from that date forward. The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in connection with the acquisition of GMS, which are included in our GME segment (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   October 1, 2010 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

  

Cash

  $49  

Accounts receivable (a)

   60  

Inventory

   56  

Property, net

   25  

Other non-current assets

   3  

Current liabilities (b)

   (116

Non-current liabilities

   (11
     

Bargain purchase gain

  $66  
     

(a)Accounts receivable includes $32 million that is due from us.

(b)Current liabilities include $8 million that is due to us.

We determined that the excess of fair value over consideration paid was attributable to potential future restructuring scenarios made necessary due to the uncertainty in sales demand beyond in-place supply agreements. Restructuring costs, if incurred, would be expensed in future periods. As potential future restructuring activities do not qualify to be recorded as a liability in the application of the acquisition method of accounting, none was recorded, and we recorded the excess as a bargain purchase gain, classified as Interest income and other non-operating income, net. We did not provide the pro forma financial information because we do not believe the information is material. We began to record the results of GMS operations in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Sale of India Operations

In December 2009 we and SAIC Motor Hong Kong Investment Limited (SAIC)(SAIC-HK) entered into a joint venture, SAIC GM Investment Limited (HKJV) to invest in automotive projects outside of markets in China, initially focusing on markets in India. On February 1, 2010 HKJV purchasedwe sold certain of our operations in India (India Operations)(GM India), part of our GMIO segment to HKJV, in exchange for a promissory note due in 2013,2013. The amount due under the value of which is contingentpromissory note may be partially reduced, or increased, based on the India Operation’sGM India’s cumulative earnings before interest and taxes infor the yearsthree year period ending 2010 throughDecember 31, 2012.

As a result of In connection with the sale agreement,we recorded net consideration of $185 million and an insignificant gain. The sale transaction resulted in a loss of control and the deconsolidation of GM India Operation’son February 1, 2010. Accordingly, we removed the assets and liabilities were classified as held for sale at December 31, 2009of GM India from our consolidated financial statements and were determinedrecorded an equity interest in HKJV to be non-current becausereflect cash of $50 million we receivedcontributed to HKJV and a promissory note$123 million commitment to provide additional capital that we are required to make in exchange foraccordance with the India Operations that will not convertterms of the joint venture agreement. We have recorded a corresponding liability to cash within one year. The India Operation’s total assets of $530 million primarily included cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, and real estate, plants and equipment. Its total liabilities of $270 million primarily included accounts payable and other accrued liabilities.reflect our obligation to provide additional capital.

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Acquisition of Delphi Businesses

In July 2009 we entered into the Delphi Master Disposition Agreement (DMDA) with Delphi Corporation (Delphi) and other parties. Under the DMDA, we agreed to acquire Delphi’s global steering business (Nexteer), which supplies us and other Original Equipment Manufacturersoriginal equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with steering systems and columns, and four domestic facilities that manufacture a variety of automotive components, primarily sold to us. In addition, we and several third party investors who held the Delphi Tranche DIP facilities (collectively the Investors) agreed to acquire substantially all of Delphi’s remaining assets through DIP HOLDCO, LLP, subsequently named Delphi Automotive LLP (New Delphi). Certain excluded assets and liabilities have beenwere retained by a Delphi entity (DPH) to be sold or liquidated. In connection with the DMDA, we agreed to pay or assume Delphi obligations of $1.0 billion related to Delphi’s senior DIP credit facility, including certain outstanding derivative instruments, its junior DIP credit facility, and other Delphi obligations, including certain administrative claims. At the closing of the transactions contemplated by the DMDA, we waived administrative claims associated with the advance agreements with Delphi, the payment terms acceleration agreement with Delphi, and the claims associated with previously transferred pension costs for hourly employees. Refer to Note 2122 for additional information on the DMDA.

We agreed to acquire, prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the DMDA, all Class A Membership Interests in New Delphi for a cash contribution of $1.7 billion with the Investors acquiring Class B Membership Interests and the PBGCPension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) receiving Class C Membership Interests. We and the Investors also agreed to establish: (1) a secured delayed draw term loan facility for New Delphi, with us and the Investors each committing to provide loans of up to $500 million; and (2) a note of $41 million to be funded at closing by the Investors. In addition, the DMDA settled outstanding claims and assessments against and from MLC, us and Delphi, including the settlement of commitments under the MRA (as defined in Note 21)22) with limited exceptions, and establishes an ongoing commercial relationship with New Delphi. We also agreed to continue all existing Delphi supply agreements and purchase orders for GMNA to the end of the related product program, and New Delphi agreed to provide us with access rights designed to allow us to operate specific sites on defined triggering events to provide us with protection of supply. The DMDA contains specific waterfall provisions for the allocation of distributions among the Class A, Class B and Class C New Delphi Membership Interests. Once the cumulative amount distributed by New Delphi exceeds $7.0 billion, our Class A Membership Interests will represent 35% of New Delphi with Class B representing the remaining 65%, excluding certain distributions to New Delphi directors and management and the unsecured creditors of Old Delphi. Our Class A Membership Interest entitles us to 49.12% of the first $1.0 billion of cumulative distributions and 57.78% of the next $1.0 billion of cumulative distributions excluding certain distributions to New Delphi directors and management. Additional distributions are applied to specific distribution levels until cumulative distributions reach $7.0 billion.

In October 2009 we consummated the transactions contemplated by the DMDA. The terms of the DMDA provided a means for Delphi to emerge from bankruptcy and to effectively serve its customers by focusing on its core business. The DMDA also enabled us to access essential components and steering technologies through the businesses we acquired.

We funded the acquisitions, transaction related costs and settlements of certain pre-existing arrangements through net cash payments of $2.7 billion and assumption of liabilities and wind-down obligations of $120 million. Additionally, we waived our rights to $550 million and $300 million previously advanced to Delphi under the advance agreements and the payment terms acceleration agreement and our rights to claims associated with previously transferred pension costs for hourly employees. Of these amounts, we contributed $1.7 billion to New Delphi and paid the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC)PBGC $70 million.

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The terms of the DMDA resulted in the settlement of certain obligations related to various commitments accrued as of the transaction date under the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements. A settlement loss of $127 million was recorded upon consummation of the DMDA. Additional net charges of $49 million were recorded in the three months ended December 31, 2009 associated with the DMDA. Refer to Note 2122 for additional information on the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements.

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The following table summarizes the consideration provided under the DMDA and the allocation to its various elements based on their estimated fair values (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor  Successor 
  October 6,
2009
  October 6, 2009 

Net cash paid

  $2,656  $2,656  

Waived advance agreements, payment terms acceleration agreement and other administrative claims (a)

   966   966  

Wind-down obligations and assumed liabilities

   120   120  
       

Total consideration provided

  $3,742  $3,742  
       

Fair value of Nexteer and four facilities

  $287  $287  

Fair value of Class A Membership Interests in New Delphi

   1,912   1,912  

Separately acquired assets of Delphi

   41   41  

Settlement of obligation to PBGC

   387   387  

Settlement of other obligations to Delphi

   1,066   1,066  

Expenses of the transaction

   49   49  
       

Allocation of fair value to DMDA elements

  $3,742  $3,742  
       

 

(a)Previously advanced amounts of $850 million and value of other administrative claims of $116 million.

The Class A Membership Interests in New Delphi are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Refer to Note 10 for additional information on our Membership Interests in New Delphi.

The following table summarizes the amounts allocated to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Nexteer and the four domestic facilities, which are included in the results of our GMNA segment (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor 
   October 6,
2009
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $40  

Accounts and notes receivable, net

   541  

Inventories

   245  

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

   28  

Property, net

   202  

Deferred income taxes

   39  

Other assets

   3  

Goodwill (a)

   61  

Accounts payable (principally trade)

   (316

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

   (67

Accrued expenses

   (101

Long-term debt

   (10

Other liabilities and deferred income taxes

   (364

Noncontrolling interests

   (14
     

Fair value of Nexteer and four domestic facilities

  $287  
     

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   Successor 
   October 6, 2009 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $40  

Accounts and notes receivable, net

   541  

Inventories

   245  

Other current assets and deferred income taxes

   28  

Property, net

   202  

Deferred income taxes

   39  

Other assets

   3  

Goodwill (a)

   61  

Accounts payable (principally trade)

   (316

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

   (67

Accrued expenses

   (101

Long-term debt

   (10

Other liabilities and deferred income taxes

   (364

Noncontrolling interests

   (14
     

Fair value of Nexteer and four domestic facilities

  $287  
     

 

(a)Goodwill of $61 million recorded in the GMNA reporting unit arises from the difference between the economic value of long-term employee related liabilities and their recorded amounts at the time of acquisition and deferred taxes. GoodwillThe total amount of goodwill deductible for tax purposes is $646expected to be $398 million. The difference between book goodwill and tax goodwill results from different allocations for tax purposes than that utilized for book purposes.

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Nexteer and the four domestic facilities had revenue of $3.7 billion in the year ended December 31, 2008 of which 68% was related to sales to Old GM. Furthermore, through the terms of the MRA, we provided Delphi labor cost subsidies and production cash burn support to many of the facilities acquired. Refer to Note 2122 for additional information on the MRA. Since we and Old GM accounted for a significant portion of Nexteer’s and the four domestic facilities’ sales and because we were providing subsidies to Delphi related to these facilities, the acquisition of these businesses willdid not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial results as the costs associated with these facilities have historically been reflectedrecorded as inventory costs and recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales. Additionally, weWe did not provide pro forma financial information because we do not believe this information would be material given the intercompany nature of Nexteer and the four domestic facilities sales activity.

In January 2010 we announced that we intend to pursue a sale of Nexteer. We continue to pursue this sale and have not yet entered into a definitive sales agreement.

Saab Bankruptcy and Sale

In February 2009 Saab, part of theour GME segment, filed for protection under the reorganization laws of Sweden in order to reorganize itself into a stand-alone entity. Old GM determined that the reorganization proceeding resulted in a loss of the elements of control necessary for consolidation and therefore Old GM deconsolidated Saab in February 2009. Old GM recorded a loss of $824 million in Other automotive expenses, net related to the deconsolidation. The loss reflectsreflected the remeasurement of Old GM’s net investment in Saab to its estimated fair value of $0, costs associated with commitments and obligations to suppliers and others, and a commitment to provide up to $150 million of DIP financing. We acquired Old GM’s investment in Saab in connection with the 363 Sale. In August 2009 Saab exited its reorganization proceeding, and we regained the elements of control and consolidated Saab at an insignificant net bookfair value.

At September 30, 2009 we had obtained approval from our Board of Directors, met other necessary criteria to classify Saab’s assets and liabilities as held for sale and had identified Koenigsegg Group AB as a potential buyer. In November 2009 the proposed sale of Saab was terminated at the discretion of the buyer. Subsequent to the conclusion of negotiations with Koenigsegg Group AB, our Board of Directors received expressions of interest in Saab from potential buyers including Spyker Cars NV. In February 2010 we completed the sale of Saab to Spyker Cars NV. As part of the agreement, Saab and Spyker Cars NV will operate under the Spyker Cars NV umbrella and Spyker Cars NV will assume responsibility for Saab operations. Previously announced wind-down activities of Saab operations have ended.

Saab’s assets and liabilities arewere classified as held for sale at December 31, 2009. Saab’s total assets of $388 million includeincluded cash and cash equivalents, inventory and receivables, and its total liabilities of $355 million includeincluded accounts payable, warranty and pension obligations and other liabilities.

Sale of Allison Transmission Business

In August 2007 Old GMFebruary 2010 we completed the sale of Saab and in May 2010 we completed the commercial and military operationssale of its Allison business, formerly a division of Old GM’s Powertrain Operations. TheSaab Automobile GB (Saab GB) to Spyker Cars NV. Of the negotiated cash purchase price of $5.6 billion$74 million, we received $50 million at closing and received the remaining $24 million in cash plus assumed liabilities was paid at closing. The purchase price was subject to adjustment based on the amountJuly 2010. We also received preference shares in Saab with a face value of Allison’s net working capital$326 million and debt on the closing date, which resulted in an adjusted purchase price of $5.4 billion. A gain on the sale of Allison in the amount of $5.3 billion, $4.3 billion after-tax, inclusiveestimated fair value that is insignificant and received $114 million as repayment of the final purchase price adjustments, was recorded inDIP financing that we provided to Saab during 2009. In the year ended 2007. Allison designsDecember 31, 2010 we recorded a gain of $123 million in Interest income and manufactures commercialother non-operating income, net reflecting cash received of $166 million less net assets with a book value of $43 million.

Note 6. Finance Receivables, net

Automotive Financing

The following table summarizes the components of Finance receivables, net (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 

Pre-acquisition finance receivables (pre-acquisition carrying amount)

  $7,724  

Post-acquisition finance receivables

   924  
     

Total finance receivables

   8,648  

Purchase price premium

   423  

Less non-accretable discount on pre-acquisition finance receivables

   (848

Less allowance for loan losses on post-acquisition receivables

   (26
     

Total finance receivables, net

  $8,197  
     

Finance contracts are purchased by GM Financial from automobile dealers without recourse, and military automatic transmissionsaccordingly, the dealer has no liability to GM Financial if the consumer defaults on the contract. Finance receivables are collateralized by vehicle titles and is a global providerGM Financial has the right to repossess the vehicle in the event the consumer defaults on the payment terms of commercial vehicle automatic transmissions for

the contract.

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on-highway vehicles, including trucks, specialty vehicles, buses and recreational vehicles, off-highway and military vehicles, as well as hybrid propulsion systems for transit buses. Old GM retainedAt December 31, 2010 the Powertrain Operations’ facility near Baltimore, Maryland which manufactures automatic transmissions primarily for trucks and hybrid propulsion systems.accrual of finance charge income has been suspended on delinquent finance receivables of $491 million.

The results of operations and cash flows of Allison have been reportedfollowing table summarizes purchase price premium (dollars in the consolidated financial statements as Discontinued operationsmillions):

   Successor 
   October 1,  2010
Through
December 31, 2010
 

Balance at beginning of period

  $500  

Amortization of premium

   (77
     

Balance at end of period

  $423  
     

The following table summarizes non-accretable discount (dollars in the year ended 2007. Historically, Allison was reported within GMNA.millions):

   Successor 
   October 1, 2010
Through
December 31, 2010
 

Balance at beginning of period

  $968  

Recoveries

   101  

Charge-offs

   (221
     

Balance at end of period

  $848  
     

The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operationsallowance for loan losses (dollars in millions):

 

   Predecessor
   Year Ended
December 31,
2007

Net sales

  $1,225

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes

  $404

Income tax provision

  $148

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

  $256

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

  $4,293
   Successor 
   October 1,  2010
Through
December 31, 2010
 

Balance at beginning of period

  $  

Provision for loan losses

   26  

Recoveries

     

Charge-offs

     
     

Balance at end of period

  $26  
     

As part of the transaction, Old

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Credit Quality

Credit bureau scores, generally referred to as FICO scores, are determined during GM entered into an agreement, which we assumed in the 363 Sale, with the buyers of Allison whereby Old GM may provide the new parent company of Allison with contingent financing of up to $100 million. Such financing would be made available if, during a defined period of time, Allison was not in compliance with its financial maintenance covenant under a separate credit agreement. Old GM’s financing would be contingent on the stockholders of the new parent company of Allison committing to provide an equivalent amount of funding to Allison, either in the form of equity or aFinancial’s automotive loan and, if a loan, such loan would be granted on the same terms as Old GM’s loan to the new parent company of Allison. At December 31, 2009 we have not provided financing pursuant to this agreement. This commitment expires on December 31, 2010. Additionally, both parties have entered into non-compete arrangements for a term of 10 years in the United States and for a term of five years in Europe.

Note 6. Marketable Securities

origination process. The following tables summarize information regarding investments in marketable securitiestable summarizes the credit risk profile of finance receivables by FICO score band, determined at origination (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor
   December 31, 2009
   Unrealized  Fair
Value
   Gains  Losses  

Trading securities:

      

Equity

  $4  $2  $32

United States government and agencies

   1      17

Mortgage- and asset-backed

      2   22

Foreign government

   1      24

Corporate debt

   1   1   29
            

Total trading securities

  $7  $5  $124
            
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 

FICO score less than 540

  $1,328  

FICO score 540 to 599

   3,396  

FICO score 600 to 659

   2,758  

FICO score greater than 660

   1,166  
     

Total finance receivables

  $8,648  
     

Delinquency

The following summarizes finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent, but not yet in repossession, and in repossession, but not yet charged off (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 
   Amount   Percent 

Delinquent contracts

    

31 to 60 days

  $535     6.2%  

Greater-than-60 days

   212     2.4%  
          

Total finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent

   747     8.6%  

In repossession

   28     0.3%  
          

Total finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent and in repossession

  $775     8.9%  
          

An account is considered delinquent if a substantial portion of a scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was contractually due. Delinquencies may vary from period to period based upon the average age of the portfolio, seasonality within the calendar year and economic factors.

Note 7. Securitizations

Automotive Financing

The following table summarizes securitization activity and cash flows from SPEs used for securitizations (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   October 1, 2010
Through
December 31, 2010
 

Receivables securitized

  $743  

Net proceeds from securitization

  $700  

Servicing fees

  

Variable interest entities

  $46  

Distributions from Trusts

  

Variable interest entities

  $216  

GM Financial retains servicing responsibilities for receivables transferred to certain SPEs. At December 31, 2010 GM Financial serviced finance receivables that have been transferred to certain SPEs of $7.2 billion.

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   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31, 2009    December 31, 2008
   Cost  Unrealized  Fair
Value
    Cost  Unrealized  Fair
Value
     Gains  Losses        Gains  Losses  

Available-for-sale securities:

                 

Equity

  $  $  $  $   $24  $  $  $24

United States government and agencies

   2         2    4         4

Mortgage- and asset-backed

                65   1      66

Certificates of deposit

   8         8    11         11

Foreign government

                19         19

Corporate debt

                17         17
                                 

Total available-for-sale securities

  $10  $  $  $10   $140  $1  $  $141
                                 

Note 8. Marketable Securities

Automotive

The following table summarizes information regarding marketable securities (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 
   Cost   Unrealized   Fair
Value
   Cost   Unrealized   Fair
Value
 
     Gains   Losses       Gains   Losses   

Marketable Securities

                

Available-for-sale securities

                

United States government and agencies

  $2,023    $    $    $2,023    $2    $    $    $2  

Sovereign debt

   773               773                      

Certificates of deposit

   954               954     8               8  

Corporate debt

   1,670     1     2     1,669                      
                                        

Total available-for-sale securities

   5,420     1     2     5,419     10               10  

Total trading securities

   129     10     3     136     122     7     5     124  
                                        

Total Marketable securities

  $5,549    $11    $5    $5,555    $132    $7    $5    $134  
                                        

We maintained $89 million and Old GM maintained $79 million of the above trading securities as compensating balances to support letters of credit of $74 million and $66 million at December 31, 20092010 and 2008.2009. We have and Old GM had access to these securities in the normal course of business; however, the letters of credit may be withdrawn if the minimum collateral balance is not maintained.

In addition to theThe following table summarizes securities previously discussed, securities of $11.2 billion and $4.0 billion with original maturity dates within 90 days of the acquisition date were classified as Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2009 and 2008.Restricted cash and marketable securities (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Securities classified as Cash and cash equivalents

  $12,964    $11,176  

Securities classified as Restricted cash and marketable securities

  $1,474    $14,178  

Refer to Note 24 for classes of securities underlying Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash and marketable securities.

The following table summarizes proceeds from and realized gains and losses on disposals of investments in marketable securities classified as available-for-sale and sold prior to maturity (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Sales proceeds

  $3   $185  $4,001  $955  $11    $3     $185    $4,001  

Realized gains

  $   $3  $44  $10  $    $     $3    $44  

Realized losses

  $   $10  $88  $4  $    $     $10    $88  

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The following table summarizes the fair value of investments classified as available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 20092010 (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor
   Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value

Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities

    

Due in one year or less

  $8  $8

Due after one year through five years

   2   2

Due after five years through ten years

      

Due after ten years

      
        

Total contractual maturities of debt securities

  $10  $10
        
   Successor 
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair Value 

Due in one year or less

  $5,059    $5,059  

Due after one year through five years

   361     360  
          

Total contractual maturities of available-for-sale securities

  $5,420    $5,419  
          

Refer to Note 2526 for the amounts recorded as a result of other than temporary impairments on debt and equity securities.

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Note 7. Securitizations

Receivables are generated from sales of vehicles through the dealer network, as well as from service parts and powertrain sales. Certain of these receivables are sold to wholly-owned bankruptcy-remote SPEs. The SPEs are separate legal entities that assume the risks and rewards of ownership of the receivables.

On-balance sheet securitization programs are entered into in which certain trade accounts receivable related to vehicle sales are isolated in wholly-owned bankruptcy-remote SPEs, which in turn pledge the receivables to lending institutions. The receivables pledged are not recorded separately from other trade accounts receivable but are recorded in Accounts and notes receivable, net. Borrowings are recorded in Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt.

Certain trade accounts receivable related to vehicle sales to dealers primarily in the Middle East were pledged as collateral under an on-balance sheet securitization program. The amount of receivables pledged under this program was $504 million at December 31, 2008. The outstanding borrowing under this program was $395 million at December 31, 2008. This facility matured in April 2009 and was fully paid.

In September 2008 Old GM entered into a one-year revolving on-balance sheet securitization program related to vehicle sales to dealers in the United States. This program provided financing of up to $197 million. The program replaced an off-balance sheet trade accounts receivable securitization facility that expired in September 2008. The outstanding borrowing under this program was $140 million at December 31, 2008. The program was terminated in connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings in June 2009; outstanding amounts were fully paid and lenders’ liens on the receivables were released.

Trade receivable securitization programs are utilized in Europe. The banks and factoring companies had a beneficial interest of $8 million and $11 million in the participating pool of trade receivables at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Securitizations of Vehicles Subject to Automotive Retail Leases

In connection with the 363 Sale, we acquired vehicles subject to automotive retail leases and assumed the outstanding secured debt previously held by two of Old GM’s bankruptcy-remote SPEs. These entities issued secured debt collateralized by vehicles subject to automotive retail leases. The secured debt has recourse solely to the vehicles subject to automotive retail leases and related assets. The outstanding secured debt was $19.8 million and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

Note 8. Inventories

The following table summarizes the components of inventoryInventories (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor 
   December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Productive material, work in process and supplies

  $4,201   $4,849  

Finished product, including service parts

   5,906    9,579  
          

Total inventories

   10,107    14,428  

Less LIFO allowance

       (1,233
          

Total inventories, net

  $10,107   $13,195  
          

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The following table summarizes adjustments recorded to inventories as a result of LCM analyses (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

LCM adjustments on inventories (a)

  $168   $103  $336  $249

(a)Amounts represent LCM adjustments related to company vehicles and vehicles returned from lease awaiting sale at auction.
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Productive material, supplies and work in process

  $5,487    $4,201  

Finished product, including service parts

   6,638     5,906  
          

Total inventories

  $12,125    $10,107  
          

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 Old GM’s U.S. LIFO eligible inventory quantities were reduced. These reductions resulted in liquidations of LIFO inventory quantities, which were carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years as compared with the costcosts of purchases in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007.December 31, 2008. These liquidations decreased Old GM’s CostAutomotive cost of sales by $5 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and by $355 million and $100 million in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007.December 31, 2008.

Note 9.10. Equipment on Operating Leases, net

Automotive

Equipment on operating leases, net is comprised of vehicle sales to daily rental car companies and to retail customers.

The following table summarizes information related to Equipment on operating leases, net and the related accumulated depreciation (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008
 

Current

     

Equipment on operating leases

  $3,070     $6,737  

Less accumulated depreciation

   (343    (1,595
           

Equipment on operating leases, net

  $2,727     $5,142  
           

Noncurrent

     

Equipment on operating leases

  $3     $674  

Less accumulated depreciation

         (232
           

Equipment on operating leases, net

  $3     $442  
           

The following table summarizes depreciation expense related to Equipment on operating leases, net (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Years Ended
December 31, 2008
  Years Ended
December 31, 2007

Depreciation expense

  $437   $338  $1,575  $2,350

Refer to Note 25 for additional information on impairments related to Equipment on operating leases, net.

We are to receive minimum rental payments for Equipment on operating leases, net of $33 million in 2010 and $0 thereafter. The minimum rental payments on vehicle sales to daily rental car companies are paid at lease inception.

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Equipment on operating leases

  $2,843   $3,070  

Less accumulated depreciation

   (275  (343
         

Equipment on operating leases, net

  $2,568   $2,727  
         

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The following table summarizes depreciation expense and impairment charges related to Equipment on operating leases, net (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Depreciation expense and impairment charges

  $549    $586     $338    $1,575  

Refer to Note 10.26 for additional information on impairment charges related to Equipment on operating leases, net.

Note 11. Equity in Net Assets of Nonconsolidated Affiliates

Automotive

Nonconsolidated affiliates are entities in which an equity ownership interest is maintained and for which the equity method of accounting is used, due to the ability to exert significant influence over decisions relating to their operating and financial affairs.

The following table summarizes information regarding equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in nonconsolidated affiliates (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

GMAC (a)

 $   $(1,097 $916   $(1,245

Gain on conversion of UST GMAC Loan (b)

      2,477          

GMAC Common Membership Interest impairment charges (a)

          (7,099    
                 

Total equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC (a)

      1,380    (6,183  (1,245

Other significant nonconsolidated affiliates (c)

  466    298    312    430  

New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (50%) (d)

      (243  (118  (5

Others

  31    6    (8  99  
                 

Total equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in nonconsolidated affiliates

 $497   $1,441   $(5,997 $(721
                 
   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Ally Financial

  $    $     $(1,097 $916  

Gain on conversion of UST Ally Financial Loan

              2,477      

Ally Common Membership Interest impairment charges

                  (7,099
                    

Total equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial

  $    $     $1,380   $(6,183
                    

China JVs (a)

  $1,297    $460     $300   $315  

New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (b)

              (243  (118

New Delphi (c)

   117     (1          

Others

   24     38      4    (11
                    

Total equity income, net of tax

  $1,438    $497     $61   $186  
                    

 

(a)GMAC converted its status to a C corporation effective June 30, 2009. At that date, Old GM began to account for its investment in GMAC using the cost method rather than the equity method as Old GM no longer exercised significant influence over GMAC. In connection with GMAC’s conversion into a C corporation, each unit of each class of GMAC Membership Interests was converted into shares of capital stock of GMAC with substantially the same rights and preferences as such Membership Interests.

(b)In May 2009 the UST exercised its option to convert the outstanding amounts owed on the UST GMAC Loan into shares of GMAC’s Class B Common Membership Interests.

(c)Includes Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd. (SGM) (49%) in the period February 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 and (50%), in the month of January 2010, in the periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, and in the year ended December 31, 2008 and SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. (SGMW) (44%) in the period November 16, 2010 through December 31, 2010 and (34%). in the periods January 1, 2010 through November 15, 2010, July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, and the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

(d)(b)New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) (50%) was retained by MLC as a part of the 363 Sale.

(c)New Delphi was acquired in October 2009. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on acquisition of Delphi businesses.

Investment in China JVs

Our Chinese operations, which we established beginning in 1997, are comprised of the following joint ventures: SGM, SGMW, FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle, Ltd. (FAW-GM), Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center Co., Ltd. (PATAC), Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Ltd. (Shanghai OnStar) and Shanghai Chengxin Used Car Operation and Management Co., Ltd. (Used Car

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JV), collectively referred to as the China JVs. Sales and income of these joint ventures are not consolidated into our financial statements; rather, our proportionate share of the earnings of each joint venture is reflected as Equity income, net of tax.

SGM is a joint venture established by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) (51%) and us (49%) in 1997. SGM has interests in three other joint ventures in China — Shanghai GM (Shenyang) Norsom Motor Co., Ltd (SGM Norsom), Shanghai GM Dong Yue Motors Co., Ltd (SGM DY) and Shanghai GM Dong Yue Powertrain (SGM DYPT). These three joint ventures are jointly held by SGM (50%), SAIC (25%) and us (25%). The four joint ventures (SGM Group) are engaged in the production, import, and sale of a comprehensive range of products under the brands of Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac.

SGMW produces mini-commercial vehicles and passenger cars utilizing local architectures under the Wuling, Chevrolet and Baojun brands. FAW-GM, of which we own 50% and China FAW Group Corporation (FAW) owns 50%, produces light commercial vehicles under the Jiefang brand and medium vans under the FAW brand. Our joint venture agreements allow for significant rights as a member.

SAIC, one of our joint venture partners, currently produces vehicles under its own brands for sale in the Chinese market. At present vehicles that SAIC produces primarily serve markets that are different from markets served by our joint ventures.

PATAC is our China-based engineering and technical joint venture with SAIC. Shanghai OnStar is our joint venture with SAIC that provides Chinese customers with a wide array of vehicle safety and information services. Used Car JV is our joint venture with SAIC that will cooperate with current distributors of SGM products in the establishment of dedicated used car sales and service facilities across China.

In February 2010 we sold a 1% ownership interest in SGM to SAIC-HK, reducing our ownership interest to 49%. The sale of the 1% ownership interest to SAIC was predicated on our ability to work with SAIC to obtain a $400 million line of credit from a commercial bank to us. We also received a call option to repurchase the 1% which is contingently exercisable based on events which we do not unilaterally control. As part of the loan arrangement SAIC provided a commitment whereby, in the event of default, SAIC will purchase the ownership interest in SGM that we pledged as collateral for the loan. We recorded an insignificant gain on this transaction in the year ended December 31, 2010.

In November 2010 we purchased an additional 10% interest in SGMW from the Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co., Ltd. and Liuzhou Mini Vehicles Factory, collectively the Wuling Group, for cash of $52 million plus an agreement to provide technical services to the Wuling Group for a period of three years. As a result of this transaction, we own 44%, SAIC owns 50.1% and certain Liuzhou investors own 5.9% of the outstanding stock of SGMW. The fair value of the additional 10% interest in SGMW was $394 million at the date of the transaction, as determined using a discounted cash flow methodology. The difference between the cash consideration and the fair value of the 10% interest in SGMW is being deferred and amortized over the three year period we will provide technical services to the Wuling Group. During the year ended December 31, 2010 $14 million was amortized and recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

Investment in and Summarized Financial Data of Nonconsolidated Affiliates

The following table summarizes the carrying amount of investments in significant nonconsolidated affiliates (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Carrying amount of investment in China JVs

  $6,133    $5,648  

Carrying amount of investment in New Delphi

   2,043     1,908  

Carrying amount of other investments

   353     380  
          

Total equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

  $8,529    $7,936  
          

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On July 10, 2009 our investments in SGM and its subsidiaries were adjusted to their fair values. Our investment in SGM was increased by fresh-start reporting adjustments of $3.5 billion. This fair value adjustment of $3.5 billion was allocated as follows: (1) goodwill of $2.9 billion; (2) intangible assets of $0.6 billion; and (3) property of $38 million. The increase in basis related to intangible assets is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the assets ranging from seven to 25 years, with amortization expense of $24 million per year. The increase in basis related to property is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the assets ranging from threetwo to 1422 years, with depreciation expense of $5 million per year.

InvestmentOn July 10, 2009 our investment in New Delphi

In October 2009 we agreedSGMW was adjusted to acquire, priorits fair value. Our investment in SGMW was increased by fresh-start reporting adjustments of $265 million which were allocated as follows: (1) goodwill of $165 million; (2) intangible assets of $93 million; and (3) property of $7 million. The increase in basis related to intangible assets is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the consummationremaining useful lives of 25 years, with amortization expense of $4 million per year. The increase in basis related to property is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the transactions contemplated byassets ranging from three to 22 years.

As a result of our purchase of an additional 10% interest in SGMW, our additional investment was recorded at its fair value of $394 million, an increase of $322 million from SGMW’s book value. This fair value increase was allocated as follows: (1) goodwill of $231 million; (2) intangible assets of $82 million; (3) inventory of $5 million; and (4) property of $4 million. The increase in basis related to intangible assets is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the DMDA,remaining useful lives of 25 years, with amortization expense of $3 million per year. The increase in basis related to property is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the assets ranging from three to 22 years.

The following table presents summarized financial data for all Class A Membership Interestsof our nonconsolidated affiliates, excluding Ally Financial (dollars in New Delphi. The New Delphi operating agreement contains specific “waterfall” provisions for the allocation of distributions among the Class A, Class B and Class C Membership Interests of New Delphi at varying percentages based onmillions):

   China JVs   Others   Total   China JVs   Others   Total 
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
   December 31,
2009
   December 31,
2009
 

Summarized Balance Sheet Data

            

Current assets

  $9,689    $9,708    $19,397    $6,954    $8,507    $15,461  

Non-current assets

   4,147     5,001     9,148     3,794     4,874     8,668  
                              

Total assets

  $13,836    $14,709    $28,545    $10,748    $13,381    $24,129  
                              

Current liabilities

  $8,931    $4,745    $13,676    $6,695    $4,608    $11,303  

Non-current liabilities

   580     2,232     2,812     302     1,905     2,207  
                              

Total liabilities

  $9,511    $6,977    $16,488    $6,997    $6,513    $13,510  
                              

Non-controlling interests

  $766    $474    $1,240    $638    $440    $1,078  

   Year Ended
December 31, 2010 (a)
   Year Ended
December 31, 2009 (b)
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Summarized Operating Data

      

China JV’s net sales

  $25,395    $18,098    $10,883  

Others’ net sales

   17,500     7,457     10,415  
               

Total net sales

  $42,895    $25,555    $21,298  
               

China JV’s net income

  $2,808    $1,636    $671  

Others’ net income

   656     161     (5,212
               

Total net income

  $3,464    $1,797    $(4,541
               

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cumulative amounts of distributions. Once the cumulative amount distributed by New Delphi exceeds $7.0 billion, our Class A Membership Interests will represent 35% of New Delphi

(a)Summarized financial information is not included for a joint venture that we dissolved in June 2010. We recognized equity income of $10 million in the six months ended June 30, 2010.

(b)Summarized financial information is not included for a joint venture which remained with MLC at July 9, 2009. Old GM recognized equity loss of $243 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

Transactions with the Class B Membership Interests representing the remaining 65% of New Delphi’s equity. Our Class A Membership Interests entitles us to 49.12%Nonconsolidated Affiliates

Nonconsolidated affiliates are involved in various aspects of the first $1.0 billiondevelopment, production and marketing of cumulative distributionscars, trucks and 57.78%parts, and we purchase component parts and vehicles from certain nonconsolidated affiliates for resale to dealers. The following tables summarize the effects of the next $1.0 billion of cumulative distributions. Additional distribution percentagestransactions with nonconsolidated affiliates, excluding transactions with Ally Financial which are applied to specified distribution levels until the cumulative of $7.0 billion has been distributed. New Delphi doesdisclosed in Note 32, which are not expect to pay any cash distributions for the foreseeable future. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on New Delphi and the DMDA.eliminated in consolidation (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Results of Operations

        

Automotive sales

  $2,910    $899     $596   $1,076  

Automotive purchases, net

  $2,881    $1,190     $737   $3,815  

Automotive selling, general and administrative expense

  $3    $(19   $(19 $62  

Automotive interest expense

  $16    $     $   $  

Interest income and other non-operating income (expense), net

  $43    $14     $(9 $231  

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Financial Position

    

Accounts and notes receivable, net

  $1,618    $771  

Accounts payable (principally trade)

  $641    $579  

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Cash Flows

        

Operating

  $719   $538     $546    $(1,014

Investing

  $(74 $(67   $    $370  

Financing

  $   $     $    $  

Investment in GMACAlly Financial

As part of the approval process for GMACAlly Financial to obtain Bank Holding Company status in December 2008, Old GM agreed to reduce its ownership in GMACAlly Financial to less than 10.0%10% of the voting and total equity of GMACAlly Financial by December 24, 2011. At December 31, 20092010 our equity ownership in GMACAlly Financial was 16.6% as subsequently discussed.9.9%.

In December 2008 Old GM and FIM Holdings, an assignee of Cerberus ResCap Financing LLC, entered into a subscription agreement with GMAC under which each agreed to purchase additional Common Membership Interests in GMAC, and the UST committed to provide Old GM with additional funding in order to purchase the additional interests. In January 2009 Old GM entered into the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan Agreement pursuant to which itOld GM borrowed $884 million (UST GMACAlly Financial Loan) and utilized those funds to purchase 190,921 Class B Common Membership Interests of GMAC.in Ally Financial. The UST GMACAlly Financial Loan was scheduled to mature in January 2012 and bore interest, payable quarterly, at the same rate of interest as the UST Loans. The UST GMACAlly Financial Loan Agreement was secured by Old GM’s Common and Preferred Membership Interests in GMAC. As part of this loan agreement, theAlly Financial. The UST had the option to convert outstanding amounts into a maximum of 190,921 shares of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s Class B Common Membership Interests on a pro rata basis.

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In May 2009 the UST exercised this option, the outstanding principal and interest under the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan was extinguished, and Old GM recorded a net gain of $483 million. The net gain was comprised of a gain on the disposition of GMACAlly Financial Common Membership Interests of $2.5 billion recorded in Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMACAlly Financial and a loss on extinguishment of the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan of $2.0 billion recorded in Gain (loss)Loss on extinguishment of debt. After the exchange, Old GM’s ownership was reduced to 24.5% of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s Common Membership Interests.

GMACAlly Financial converted its status to a C corporation effective June 30, 2009. At that date, Old GM began to account for its investment in GMACAlly Financial using the cost method rather than the equity method as Old GM no longer exercisedcould not exercise significant influence over GMAC.Ally Financial. Prior to converting to a C corporation, Old GM’s investment in Ally Financial was accounted for in a manner similar to an investment in a limited liability partnership and the equity method was applied because Old GM’s influence was more than minor. In connection with GMAC’sAlly Financial’s conversion into a C corporation, each unit of each class of GMACAlly Financial Membership Interests was converted into shares of capital stock of GMACAlly Financial with substantially the same rights and preferences as such Membership Interests. On July 10, 2009 we acquired the investmentsinvestment in GMAC’sAlly Financial’s common and preferred stocks in connection with the 363 Sale.

In December 2009 the UST made a capital contribution to GMACAlly Financial of $3.8 billion consisting of the purchase of trust preferred securities of $2.5 billion and mandatory convertible preferred securities of $1.3 billion. The UST also exchanged all of its existing GMACAlly Financial non-convertible preferred stock for newly issued mandatory convertible preferred securities valued at $5.3 billion. In addition the USTbillion and converted mandatory convertible preferred securities valued at $3.0 billion into GMACAlly Financial common stock. These actions resulted in the dilution of our investment in GMACAlly Financial common stock from 24.5% to 16.6%, of which 6.7% was held directly and 9.9% was held indirectly through an independent trust.

In December 2010 the UST agreed to convert its optional conversion feature on the shares of mandatory convertible preferred securities held by the UST. Through this transaction, Ally Financial converted 110 million shares of preferred securities into 532 thousand shares of common stock. This action resulted in the dilution of our investment in Ally Financial common stock from 16.6% to 9.9%, of which 4.0% is held directly and 9.9%5.9% is held inindirectly through an independent trust. Pursuant to previous commitments to reduce influence over and ownership in GMAC,Ally Financial, the trustee, who is independent of us, has the sole authority to vote and is required to dispose of our 9.9% ownership in GMACall Ally Financial common stock held in the trust by December 24, 2011. We can cause the trustee to return any Ally Financial common stock to us to hold directly, so long as our directly held voting and total common equity interests remain below 10%.

The following tables summarize financial information of Ally Financial for the period Ally Financial was accounted for as a nonconsolidated affiliate (dollars in millions):

   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss)

   

Total financing revenue and other interest income

  $6,916   $18,054  

Total interest expense

  $3,936   $10,441  

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets

  $2,113   $5,478  

Gain on extinguishment of debt

  $657   $12,628  

Total other revenue

  $2,117   $15,271  

Total noninterest expense

  $3,381   $8,349  

Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense

  $(2,260 $4,737  

Income tax expense from continuing operations

  $972   $(136

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(3,232 $4,873  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

  $(1,346 $(3,005

Net income (loss)

  $(4,578 $1,868  

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   June 30, 2009 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

  

Loans held for sale

  $11,440  

Total finance receivables and loans, net

  $87,520  

Investment in operating leases, net

  $21,597  

Other assets

  $22,932  

Total assets

  $181,248  

Total debt

  $105,175  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  $41,363  

Total liabilities

  $155,202  

Preferred stock held by UST

  $12,500  

Preferred stock

  $1,287  

Total equity

  $26,046  

Ally Financial – Preferred and Common Membership Interests

The following tables summarize financial information of GMACthe activity with respect to the investment in Ally Financial Common and Preferred Membership Interests for the periods GMACperiod Ally Financial was accounted for as an equity method investeea nonconsolidated affiliate (dollars in millions):

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
  Years Ended
December 31,
 
    2008  2007 

Consolidated Statements of Income

    

Total financing revenue and other interest income

  $7,450   $18,918   $22,741  

Interest expense

  $4,269   $11,297   $14,406  

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets

  $2,409   $5,478   $4,552  

Gain on extinguishment of debt

  $657   $12,628   $563  

Total other revenue

  $2,453   $14,510   $5,964  

Total noninterest expense

  $4,809   $8,649   $8,486  

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

  $(3,588 $3,376   $(1,806

Income tax expense (benefit)

  $990   $(60 $395  

Net income (loss)

  $(4,578 $1,868   $(2,332

Net income (loss) available to members

  $(4,933 $1,868   $(2,524
   Predecessor 
   Ally  Financial
Common
Membership Interests
  Ally Financial
Preferred
Membership Interests
 

Balance at January 1, 2009

  $491   $43  

Old GM’s proportionate share of Ally Financial’s losses (a)

   (1,130  (7

Investment in Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

   884      

Gain on disposition of Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

   2,477      

Conversion of Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

   (2,885    

Other, primarily accumulated other comprehensive loss

   163      
         

Balance at June 30, 2009

  $   $36  
         

 

   June 30,
2009
(unaudited)
  December 31,
2008

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    

Loans held for sale

  $11,440  $7,919

Total finance receivables and loans, net

  $87,520  $98,295

Investment in operating leases, net

  $21,597  $26,390

Other assets

  $22,932  $26,922

Total assets

  $181,248  $189,476

Total debt

  $105,175  $126,321

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  $41,363  $32,533

Total liabilities

  $155,202  $167,622

Senior preferred interests

  $12,500  $5,000

Preferred interests

  $1,287  $1,287

Total equity

  $26,046  $21,854

(a)Due to impairment charges and Old GM’s proportionate share of Ally Financial’s losses, the carrying amount of Old GM’s investments in Ally Financial Common Membership Interests was reduced to $0. Old GM recorded its proportionate share of Ally Financial’s remaining losses to its investment in Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests.

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GMAC — Preferred and Common Membership InterestsNote 12. Property, net

The following tables summarize the activity with respect to the investment in GMAC Common and Preferred Membership Interests for the periods GMAC was accounted for as an equity method investee (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor 
   GMAC Common
Membership Interests
  GMAC Preferred
Membership Interests
 

Balance at January 1, 2008

  $7,079   $1,044  

Old GM’s proportionate share of GMAC’s income

   916      

Conversion of GMAC Participation Agreement to Common Membership Interests

   362      

Impairment charges

   (7,099  (1,001

Other, primarily accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (767    
         

Balance at December 31, 2008

   491    43  

Old GM’s proportionate share of GMAC’s losses (a)

   (1,130  (7

Investment in GMAC Common Membership Interests

   884      

Gain on disposition of GMAC Common Membership Interests (b)

   2,477      

Conversion of GMAC Common Membership Interests (b)

   (2,885    

Other, primarily accumulated other comprehensive loss

   163      
         

Balance at June 30, 2009

  $   $36  
         

(a)Due to impairment charges and Old GM’s proportionate shares of GMAC’s losses, the carrying amount of Old GM’s investments in GMAC Common Membership Interest was reduced to $0. Old GM recorded its proportionate share of GMAC’s remaining losses to its investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests.

(b)Due to the exercise of the UST’s option to convert the UST GMAC Loan into GMAC Common Membership Interests, in connection with the UST GMAC Loan conversion, Old GM recorded a gain of $2.5 billion on disposition of GMAC Common Membership Interests and a $2.0 billion loss on extinguishment based on the carrying amount of the UST GMAC Loan and accrued interest of $0.9 billion.

Investment in Other Nonconsolidated Affiliates

The following tables summarize information regarding other significant nonconsolidated affiliates including SGM and SGMW (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008

Carrying amount of investments in significant affiliates

  $5,516   $1,234

Total assets of significant affiliates

  $10,197   $6,555

Total liabilities of significant affiliates

  $6,737   $3,802

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Proportionate share of net income

  $466   $298  $312  $430

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Transactions with Nonconsolidated Affiliates

Nonconsolidated affiliates are involved in various aspects of the development, production and marketing of cars, trucks and parts. The following tables summarize the effects of transactions with nonconsolidated affiliates which are not eliminated in consolidation (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Results of Operations

        

Sales

  $560     $596   $1,076  $793

Cost of sales

  $1,137     $737   $3,815  $3,850

Selling, general and administrative expense

  $(19   $(19 $62  $81

Interest expense

  $     $   $  $1

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  $14     $(9 $231  $816

   Successor     Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008

Financial Position

      

Accounts and notes receivable, net

  $594    $394

Accounts payable (principally trade)

  $396    $112

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Cash Flows

        

Operating

  $77     $546  $(1,014 $(1,837

Investing

  $(67   $  $370   $254  

Financing

  $     $  $   $1  

Note 11. Property, netAutomotive

The following table summarizes the components of Property, net (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Estimated
Useful Lives
(Years)
  December 31,
2009
     Estimated
Useful Lives

(Years)
  December 31,
2008
 

Land

    $2,602       $1,162  

Buildings and land improvements

  2-40   4,292     2-40   18,974  

Machinery and equipment

  3-30   6,686     3-30   49,529  

Construction in progress

     1,649        2,938  
               

Real estate, plants, and equipment

     15,229        72,603  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (1,285      (43,712
               

Real estate, plants, and equipment, net

     13,944        28,891  

Special tools, net

  1-13   4,743     1-10   10,774  
               

Total property, net

    $18,687       $39,665  
               

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   Successor 
   Estimated
Useful Lives
(Years)
   December 31,
2010
  Estimated
Useful Lives
(Years)
   December 31,
2009
 

Land

       $2,536        $2,602  

Buildings and land improvements

   2-40     4,324    2-40     4,292  

Machinery and equipment

   3-30     8,727    3-30     6,686  

Construction in progress

        1,754         1,649  
             

Real estate, plants, and equipment

     17,341      15,229  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (3,277    (1,285
             

Real estate, plants, and equipment, net

     14,064      13,944  

Special tools, net

   1-13     5,171    1-13     4,743  
             

Total property, net

    $19,235     $18,687  
             

The following table summarizes the amount of interest capitalized and excluded from Automotive interest expense related to Property, net (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Capitalized interest

  $62    $21     $28    $576  

The following table summarizes the amount of capitalized software and capitalized interest included in Property, net (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008

Capitalized software in use

  $263   $537

Capitalized software in the process of being developed

  $81   $175

Capitalized interest

  $26   $576
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Capitalized software in use, net

  $287    $263  

Capitalized software in the process of being developed

  $96    $81  

The following table summarizes depreciation, impairment charges and amortization expense related to Property, net, recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales, Selling,Automotive selling, general and administrative expense and Other automotive expenses, net (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Depreciation and impairment of long-lived assets

  $1,355   $4,352  $4,863  $3,846  $1,988    $1,355     $4,352    $4,863  

Amortization and impairment of special tools

   865    2,139   3,493   3,243   1,826     865      2,139     3,493  
                              

Total depreciation, impairment charges and amortization expense

  $2,220   $6,491  $8,356  $7,089  $3,814    $2,220     $6,491    $8,356  
                              

Capitalized software amortization expense (a)

  $132   $136  $209  $192  $195    $132     $136    $209  

Capitalized interest amortization expense (a)

  $   $46  $77  $48

 

(a)Included in Total depreciation, impairment charges and amortization expense.

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Old GM initiated restructuring plans prior to the 363 Sale to reduce the total number of powertrain, stamping and assembly plants and to eliminate certain brands and nameplates. In addition, MLC retained certain assets that we did not acquire in connection with the 363 Sale and were deemed not to have a useful life beyond July 9, 2009. As a result, Old GM recorded incremental depreciation and amortization on certain of these assets as they were expected to be utilized over a shorter period of time than their previously estimated useful lives. We record incremental depreciation and amortization for changes in useful lives subsequent to the initial determination. InWe recorded incremental depreciation and amortization of $18 million and $20 million in the year ended December 31, 2010 and the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 we recorded incremental depreciation and amortization of approximately $20 million.2009. Old GM recorded incremental depreciation and amortization of approximately $2.8 billion $0.8 billion and $0.2$0.8 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007.

December 31, 2008.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 12. GoodwillConsolidated

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amounts of Goodwill (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  Total 

Balance at July 10, 2009 (a)

  $26,348   $3,262   $854   $30,464  

Goodwill acquired

   61            61  

Effect of foreign currency translation on goodwill

       73    87    160  

Goodwill included in Assets held for sale

           (13  (13
                 

Balance at December 31, 2009

   26,409    3,335    928    30,672  

Accumulated impairment charges

                 
                 

Goodwill

  $26,409   $3,335   $928   $30,672  
                 
   Predecessor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  Total 

Balance at January 1, 2008

  $173   $563   $   $736  

Accumulated impairment charges

                 
                 

Goodwill

   173    563        736  

Effect of foreign currency translation on goodwill

   (19  (107      (126

Impairment charges (b)

   (154  (456      (610
                 

Balance at December 31, 2008

   154    456        610  

Accumulated impairment charges

   (154  (456      (610
                 

Goodwill

  $   $   $   $  
                 
   Successor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  GMSA (a)   Total
Automotive
  GM
Financial
   Total 

Balance at January 1, 2010

  $26,409   $3,335   $771   $157    $30,672   $    $30,672  

Reporting unit reorganization (b)

       (82  82                    

Goodwill acquired (c)

                        1,265     1,265  

Disposals

   (17      (2       (19       (19

Effect of foreign currency translation and other

   2    (200  50    8     (140       (140
                               

Balance at December 31, 2010

   26,394    3,053    901    165     30,513    1,265     31,778  

Accumulated impairment charges

                               
                               

Goodwill

  $26,394   $3,053   $901   $165    $30,513   $1,265    $31,778  
                               

   Successor 
   GMNA   GME   GMIO  GMSA (a)   Total
Automotive
      Total 

Balance at July 10, 2009 (d)

  $26,348    $3,262    $713   $141    $30,464     $30,464  

Goodwill acquired

   61                   61      61  

Effect of foreign currency translation and other

        73     71    16     160      160  

Goodwill included in Assets held for sale

             (13       (13    (13
                              

Balance at December 31, 2009

   26,409     3,335     771    157     30,672      30,672  

Accumulated impairment charges

                              
                                 

Goodwill

  $26,409    $3,335    $771   $157    $30,672     $30,672  
                              

 

(a)Reflects the revised segment presentation for our newly created GMSA segment. Refer to Note 35 for additional information.

(b)In the year ended December 31, 2010 we changed our managerial and financial reporting structure so that certain entities geographically located within Russia and Uzbekistan were transferred from our GME segment to our GMIO segment. Goodwill was reassigned between reporting units on a relative-fair-value basis.

(c)On October 1, 2010 our acquisition of AmeriCredit became effective. Pursuant to ASC 805 we assigned fair value to all assets, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities acquired. Subsequent to assigning fair values and recording deferred income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, a residual amount of $1.3 billion was recorded as Goodwill. Goodwill includes $153 million that was recorded at the acquisition date to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets that were not applicable to GM Financial on a stand-alone basis.

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(d)We recorded Goodwill of $30.5 billion upon application of fresh-start reporting. WhenIf all identifiable assets and liabilities had been recorded at fair value upon application of fresh-start reporting, no goodwill would have resulted. However, when applying fresh-start reporting, certain accounts, primarily employee benefit plan and income tax related, were recorded at amounts determined under specific U.S. GAAP rather than fair value and the difference between the U.S. GAAP and fair value amounts givesgave rise to goodwill, which is a residual. Our employee benefit related accounts were recorded in accordance with ASC 712 and 715 and deferred income taxes were recorded in accordance with ASC 740. Further, we recorded valuation allowances against certain of our deferred tax assets, which under ASC 852 also resulted in goodwill. Our employee benefit related accountsGoodwill. These valuation allowances were recordeddue in accordance with ASC 712part to Old GM’s history of recurring operating losses, and ASC 715our projections at the 363 Sale date of continued near-term operating losses in certain jurisdictions. While the 363 Sale constituted a significant restructuring that eliminated many operating and financing costs, Old GM had undertaken significant restructurings in the past that failed to return certain jurisdictions to profitability. At the 363 Sale date, we concluded that there was significant uncertainty as to whether the recent restructuring actions would return these jurisdictions to sustained profitability, thereby necessitating the establishment of a valuation allowance against certain deferred income taxes were recorded in accordance with ASC 740. There was no goodwill on an economic basis based on the fair value of our equity, liabilities and identifiabletax assets. None of the goodwill from this transaction is deductible for tax purposes.

(b)Goodwill impairment charges of $154 million and $456 million were recorded at GMNA and GME in the year ended 2008 related to sharply reduced forecasts of automotive sales in the near- and medium-term. Refer to Note 25 for additional information on Old GM’s impairment charges related to Goodwill in 2008. We had no goodwill during the period January 1, 2009 to July 9, 2009.

In the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 we performed our annual goodwill impairment analysis of our reporting units as ofat October 1, 2010 and 2009, and in the three months ended June 30, 2010 an event-driven impairment analysis for GME which resulted in no goodwill impairment charges. In addition, during the three months ended December 31, 2009, we determined that certain additional events and circumstances related

The valuation methodologies utilized to certain reporting units had changed such that interimperform our goodwill impairment teststesting were necessary as of December 31, 2009. For our GME reporting unit, these changes related to our decision to retain sole ownership of our GME reporting unit and the additional restructuring actions necessary and expected higher overhead costs due to decisions to delay or cancel certain previously planned facility closures. For other identified reporting units in GMIO, the changes related to deterioration in expected future operating results fromconsistent with those anticipatedused in our application of fresh-start reporting on July 10, 2009, as discussed in Note 2, and in any subsequent annual or event-driven impairment analysis. The results of this testing indicated that goodwill was not impaired for anytests and resulted in Level 3 measures.

Our fair value estimate assumes the achievement of the reporting units tested.future financial results contemplated in our forecasted cash flows, and there can be no assurance that we will realize that value. The estimates and assumptions used are subject to significant uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and there is no assurance that anticipated financial results will be achieved.

Refer to Note 2526 for additional information on goodwill impairments in prior periods.

Note 14. Intangible Assets, net

Automotive

The following table summarizes the components of Intangible assets, net (dollars in millions):

  Successor 
 December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Period
(Years)
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Period
(Years)
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
 

Technology and intellectual property

  3   $7,751   $3,650   $4,101    4   $7,741   $1,460   $6,281  

Brands

  37    5,439    222    5,217    38    5,508    72    5,436  

Dealer network and customer relationships

  20    2,172    199    1,973    21    2,205    67    2,138  

Favorable contracts

  26    526    120    406    24    542    39    503  

Other

  2    19    9    10    3    17    3    14  
                          

Total amortizing intangible assets

  21    15,907    4,200    11,707    20    16,013    1,641    14,372  

Non amortizing in process research and development

   175        175     175        175  
                          

Total intangible assets

  $16,082   $4,200   $11,882    $16,188   $1,641   $14,547  
                          

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Note 13. Intangible Assets, net

The following table summarizes the components of amortizable intangible assets (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31, 2009    December 31, 2008
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Period
(Years)
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
    Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Period
(Years)
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount

Technology and intellectual
property (a)

  4  $7,916  $1,460  $6,456   8  $598  $333  $265

Brands

  38   5,508   72   5,436            

Dealer network and customer relationships

  21   2,205   67   2,138            

Favorable contracts

  24   542   39   503            

Other

  3   17   3   14            
                             

Total amortizable intangible assets

  20  $16,188  $1,641  $14,547   8  $598  $333  $265
                             

(a)Technology and intellectual property includes nonamortizing in-process research and development of $175 million at December 31, 2009.

The following table summarizes the amortization expense related to intangible assets (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Amortization expense related to intangible assets (a)

  $1,584   $44  $83  $74
   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009 (a)
     January  1,
2009

Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Amortization expense related to intangible assets

  $2,560    $1,584     $44    $83  

 

(a)Amortization expense in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 includes an impairment charge of $21 million related to technology and intellectual property. Refer to Note 2526 for additional information related toon the impairment charge.

The following table summarizes estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets in each of the next five years (dollars in millions):

 

   Estimated Amortization
Expense

2010

  $2,550

2011

  $1,785

2012

  $1,560

2013

  $1,227

2014

  $610

   Estimated
Amortization

Expense
 

2011

  $1,785  

2012

  $1,560  

2013

  $1,227  

2014

  $611  

2015

  $314  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 14. Restricted CashAutomotive

Cash and marketable securities subject to contractual restrictions and not readily available isare classified as restricted cash.Restricted cash and marketable securities. Restricted cash and marketable securities are invested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. Funds previously held in the UST Credit Agreement and currently held in the Canadian Health Care Trust (HCT) escrow and other accounts arehave been invested in government securities and money market funds in accordance with the terms of the escrow agreements. At December 31, 2010 and 2009 we held securities of $1.5 billion and $14.2 billion that were classified as Restricted cash and marketable securities. Refer to Note 24 for additional information on securities classified as Restricted cash and marketable securities.

The following table summarizes the components of restrictedautomotive Restricted cash and marketable securities (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Current

         

UST Credit Agreement (a)

  $12,475   $  $    $12,475  

Canadian Health Care Trust (b)

   955       1,008     955  

Receivables Program (c)

   187            187  

Securitization trusts

   191    450   6     191  

Pre-funding disbursements

   94    222   32     94  

Other (d)

   15       194     15  
               

Total current restricted cash

   13,917    672

Total current automotive Restricted cash and marketable securities

   1,240     13,917  

Non-current

         

Collateral for insurance related activities

   658    679   588     658  

Other non-current (d)

   831    1,238   572     831  
               

Total restricted cash

  $15,406   $2,589

Total automotive Restricted cash and marketable securities

  $2,400    $15,406  
               

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(a)Under the terms of the UST Credit Agreement funds are held in escrow and will be distributed to us at our request if certain conditions are met. Any unused amounts in escrow on June 30,In April 2010 are required to be used to repay the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. Upon repayment of the UST Loans and Canadian Loan anywere paid in full and funds remaining in escrow will be returnedwere no longer subject to us. Refer to Notes 2 and 18 for additional information on the UST Credit Agreement.restrictions.

 

(b)Under the terms of an escrow agreement between GMCL, the EDC and an escrow agent, GMCL established a CAD $1.0 billion (equivalent to $893 million when entered into) escrow to fund certain of its healthcare obligations.

 

(c)In March 2009 the UST announced that it will provideThe Receivables Program provided financial assistance to automotive suppliers by guaranteeing or purchasing certain receivables payable by us (Receivables Program). Underus. In April 2010 the terms of the ReceivablesReceivable Program the use of funds is limited to purchasing receivables from suppliers that have elected to participate in the program. This program will terminatewas terminated in accordance with its terms in April 2010. Refer to Note 18 for additional information on the Receivables Program.terms.

 

(d)Includes amounts related to various letters of credit, deposits, escrows and other cash collateral requirements.

Automotive Financing

Cash subject to contractual restrictions and not readily available is classified as restricted cash.

The following table summarizes the components of automotive financing restricted cash (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 

Restricted cash — securitization notes payable (a)

  $926  

Restricted cash — credit facilities (a)

   131  

Restricted cash — other (b)

   33  
     

Total automotive financing restricted cash

  $1,090  
     

(a)Cash pledged to support securitization transactions and credit facilities is invested in highly liquid securities with original maturities of 90 days or less or in highly rated guaranteed investment contracts.

(b)Other restricted cash is pledged in association with derivative transactions.

Note 15.16. Other Assets

Automotive

The following table summarizes the components of Other assets (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 

Investment in GMAC (a)

  $1,635   $43

Investment in Ally Financial common stock

  $964    $970  

Investment in Ally Financial preferred stock

   665     665  

Notes receivable (a)

   465     149  

Taxes other than income taxes

   297    612   299     297  

Derivative assets

   44    583   44     44  

Other

   546    892   849     498  
               

Total other assets

  $2,522   $2,130  $3,286    $2,623  
               

(a)At December 31, 2010 a note receivable of $245 million is included related to the sale of GM India. Refer to Note 5 for additional information.

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(a)December 31, 2009 balance includes the investment in GMAC common stock of $970 million, which prior to June 30, 2009 was accounted for by Old GM as an equity method investment and recorded in Equity of net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates. The December 31, 2009 balance also includes the investment in GMAC preferred stock with a carrying amount of $665 million and a fair value of $989 million. Refer to Note 10 for additional information on the investment in GMAC.

Note 16.17. Variable Interest Entities

Consolidated VIEs

Automotive

VIEs that werewe do not control through a majority voting interest that are consolidated because we are or Old GM werewas the primary beneficiary primarily included:include: (1) previously divested and current suppliers for which we provide or Old GM made significantprovided guarantees or provided financial support; (2) a program announced by the Receivables Program;UST in March 2009 to provide financial assistance to automotive suppliers (Receivables Program); (3) vehicle sales and marketing joint ventures that manufacture, market and sell vehicles in certain markets; (4) leasing SPEs which held real estate assets and related liabilities for which Old GM provided residual guarantees were provided;guarantees; and (5) an entity which managedmanages certain private equity investments held by our and Old GM’s pension plans and previously held by our and Old GM’s OPEBdefined benefit plans, along with sixseven associated general partner entities.

Certain creditors and beneficial interest holders of these VIEs have or had limited, insignificant recourse to our general credit or Old GM’s general credit. In the event that creditors or beneficial interest holders were to have such recourse to our or Old GM’s general credit, in which we or Old GM could be held liable for certain of the VIE’sVIEs’ obligations. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. (GM Daewoo), a non-wholly owned consolidated subsidiary that we control through a majority voting interest, is also a VIE because in the future it may require additional subordinated financial support. The creditors of GM Daewoo’s short-term debt of $70 million, preferred shares classified as long-term debt of $835 million and current derivative liabilities of $111 million at December 31, 2010 do not have recourse to our general credit. In February 2011 we provided a guarantee to Korean Development Bank, a minority shareholder in GM Daewoo, to redeem GM Daewoo’s preferred shares should GM Daewoo not have sufficient legally distributable earnings.

The following table summarizes the carrying amount of consolidated VIEs that we do not control through a majority voting interest or are part of GM Financial’s securitization transactions (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31,
2010 (a)(b)
   December 31,
2009 (a)
 

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $145    $15  

Restricted cash and marketable securities

   1     191  

Accounts and notes receivable, net

   121     14  

Inventories

   108     15  

Other current assets

   14       

Property, net

   44     5  

Other assets

   48     33  
          

Total assets

  $481    $273  
          

Liabilities

    

Accounts payable (principally trade)

  $226    $17  

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

   5     205  

Accrued liabilities

   34     10  

Other liabilities

   42     23  
          

Total liabilities

  $307    $255  
          

(a)Amounts exclude GM Daewoo.

(b)At December 31, 2010 GM Egypt had Total assets of $401 million and Total liabilities of $277 million.

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The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in earnings related to consolidated VIEs we do not control through a majority voting interest or are part of GM Financial’s securitization transactions (dollars in millions):

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010 (a)(b)
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009 (a)
      January  1,
2009

Through
July 9,
2009 (a)
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008 (a)
 

Total net sales and revenue

  $753    $41      $31   $40  

Automotive cost of sales

   623     8       (1  5  

Automotive selling, general administrative expense

   34     8       5    (11

Other automotive expenses, net

   3     9       10    19  

Automotive interest expense

   6     14       22      

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   6                  

Reorganization loss, net

               26      

Income tax expense

   11     1             

Equity income, net of tax

   2                  
                     

Net income (loss)

  $84    $1      $(31 $27  
                     

(a)Amounts exclude GM Daewoo.

(b)In the year ended December 31, 2010 GM Egypt recorded Total net sales and revenue of $714 million.

GM Egypt

GM Egypt, of which we own 31%, is an automotive manufacturing organization that was previously accounted for using the equity method of accounting. GM Egypt was founded in March 1983 to assemble and manufacture vehicles. Certain voting and other rights permit us to direct those activities of GM Egypt that most significantly affect its economic performance. In connection with our adoption of amendments to ASC 810, we consolidated GM Egypt in January 2010.

Receivables Program

At December 31, 2009 our equity contributions were $55 million and the UST had outstanding loans of $150 million to the Receivables Program. In March 2010 we repaid these loans in full. The Receivables Program was terminated in accordance with its terms in April 2010. Upon termination, we shared residual capital of $25 million in the program equally with the UST and paid a termination fee of $44 million.

CAMI

In March 2009 Old GM determined that due to changes in contractual arrangements related to CAMI Automotive Inc. (CAMI), it was required to reconsider its previous conclusion that CAMI was not a VIE. As a result of Old GM’s analysis, it determined that CAMI was a VIE and Old GM was the primary beneficiary, and therefore Old GM consolidated CAMI. As the consolidation date occurred near the end of the reporting period, the consolidation was based on estimates of the fair values for all assets and liabilities acquired. Based on Old GM’s estimates, theThe equity interests it held by Old GM and held by the noncontrolling interest had a fair value of approximately $12 million. Total assets were approximately $472 million comprised primarily of property, plant,plants, and equipment and related party accounts receivable and inventory. Total liabilities were approximately $460 million, comprised primarily of long-term debt, accrued liabilities and pension and other post-employment benefits. We completed our purchase price accounting for CAMI at July 10, 2009 and determined that the amounts estimated as of the initial consolidation date of March 1, 2009 did not require adjustment. Supplemental pro forma information is omitted as the effect is immaterial. In December 2009 we acquired the remaining noncontrolling interest of CAMI from Suzuki Motor Corporation for $100 million, increasing our ownership interest from 50% to 100%. Subsequent to this acquisition, CAMI becameis a wholly-owned subsidiary and istherefore not included in the previous tabular disclosures below.

Receivables Program

We determined that the Receivables Program was a VIE. We also determined that we are the primary beneficiary because we are the only party to the Receivables Program with equity at risk, we have a greater risk of loss than the UST and we are more closely related to the Receivables Program as its primary purpose is to support our supply base, thereby helping ensure that our production needs are met.

In December 2009 we announced the termination of the Receivables Program in April 2010. Upon termination, we will share any residual capital in the program equally with the UST. At December 31, 2009 our equity contributions were $55 million and the UST had outstanding loans of $150 million to the Receivables Program. We do not anticipate making any additional equity contributions. Refer to Note 18 for additional information on the Receivables Program.

disclosure.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Automotive Financing

GM Financial finances its loan origination volume through the use of credit facilities and securitization trusts that issue asset-backed securities to investors. GM Financial retains an interest in these securitization trusts which are structured without recourse.

GM Financial’s continuing involvement with the credit facilities and securitization trusts includes servicing loans held by the SPEs and holding a residual interest in the SPE. The following table summarizesSPEs are considered VIEs because they do not have sufficient equity at risk, and are consolidated because GM Financial is the carrying amountprimary beneficiary and has the power over those activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of consolidated VIEthe SPEs, and has an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the SPEs which are potentially significant. Refer to Notes 6, 7 and 19 for additional information on GM Financial’s involvement with the SPEs.

GM Financial is not required to provide any additional financial support to its sponsored credit facilities and securitization SPEs. The finance receivables and other assets held by these subsidiaries are not available to our creditors or creditors of our other subsidiaries. Refer to Notes 6 and liabilities (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31, 2009    December 31, 2008

Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

  $15   $22

Accounts and notes receivable, net

   14    15

Inventory

   15    

Other current assets

       

Property, net

   5    71

Restricted cash

   191    

Other assets

   33    28
         

Total assets

  $273   $136
         

Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable (principally trade)

  $17   $6

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

   205    105

Accrued expenses

   10    20

Other liabilities

   23    15
         

Total liabilities

  $255   $146
         

The following table summarizes7 for disclosures related to the amounts recorded in earnings related to consolidated VIEs (dollars in millions):held by the SPEs as of the balance sheet dates.

   Successor    Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Sales

  $24   $14   $8  

Other revenue

   17    17    32  

Cost of sales

   8    (1  5  

Selling, general administrative expense

   8    5    (11

Other expenses, net

   9    10    19  

Interest expense

   14    22      

Reorganization losses (gains), net

       26      

Income tax expense

   1          
              

Net income (loss)

  $1   $(31 $27  
              

Nonconsolidated VIEs

Automotive

VIEs that wereare not consolidated because we are not or Old GM werewas not the primary beneficiary primarily included:include: (1) troubled suppliers for which we provide or Old GM provided guarantees were made or financial support was provided;support; (2) vehicle sales and marketing joint ventures that manufacture, market and sell vehicles in certain markets;and related services; (3) leasing entities for which residual value guarantees were made; (4) certain research entities for which annual ongoing funding requirements exist; and (4) GMAC.(5) Ally Financial.

Guarantees and financial support are provided to certain current or previously divested suppliers in order to ensure that supply needs for production wereare not disrupted due to a supplier’s liquidity concerns or possible shutdowns. Types of financial support that we provide and Old GM provided include, but are not limited to: (1) funding in the form of a loan from us or Old GM;loan; (2) guarantees of the supplier’s debt or credit facilities; (3) one-time payments to fund prior losses of the supplier; (4) indemnification agreements to fund the suppliers’ future losses or obligations; (5) agreements to provide additional funding or liquidity to the supplier in the form of price

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increases or changechanges in payment terms; and (6) assisting the supplier in finding additional investors. The maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs was generally limitedis not expected to be in excess of the amount of net accounts and notes receivable recorded with the suppliers and any related guarantees.guarantees and loan commitments.

We have and Old GM had investments in joint ventures that manufacture, market and sell vehicles in certain markets. TheseThe majority of these joint ventures wereare typically self-funded and financed with no contractual terms that would require us to provide future financial support to be provided.support. Future funding is required for HKJV, as subsequently discussed. The maximum exposure to loss is limitednot expected to be in excess of the carrying amount of the investments recorded in Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates.affiliates, and any related capital funding requirements.

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The following table summarizes the amounts recorded for nonconsolidated VIEs and the related off-balance sheet guarantees and maximum exposure to loss, excluding Ally Financial that is disclosed in Note 32 (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 
   Carrying
Amount
   Maximum Exposure
to Loss (a)
   Carrying
Amount
   Maximum Exposure
to Loss (a)
 

Assets

        

Accounts and notes receivable, net

  $108    $108    $8    $8  

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

   274     274     96     50  

Other assets

   60     59     26     26  
                    

Total assets

  $442    $441    $130    $84  
                    

Liabilities

        

Accounts payable (principally trade)

  $1    $    $    $  

Other liabilities

   44                 
                    

Total liabilities

  $45    $    $    $  
                    

Off-Balance Sheet

        

Residual value guarantees

    $      $32  

Loan commitments (b)

     100       115  

Other guarantees

     3       4  

Other liquidity arrangements (c)

     223         
              

Total guarantees and liquidity arrangements

    $326      $151  
              

(a)Amounts at December 31, 2010 and 2009 included $148 million and $139 million related to troubled suppliers.

(b)Amounts at December 31, 2010 and 2009 include undrawn loan commitments, primarily $100 million related to American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (American Axle).

(c)Amounts at December 31, 2010 include capital funding requirements, primarily an additional contingent future funding requirement of up to $223 million related to HKJV.

Stated contractual voting or similar rights for certain of our joint venture arrangements provide various parties with shared power over the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of certain nonconsolidated VIEs. Such nonconsolidated VIEs are operating joint ventures located in developing international markets.

American Axle

In September 2009 we paid $110 million to American Axle, and Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (American Axle), a former subsidiary and current supplier, to settle and modify existing commercial arrangements and acquiredacquire warrants to purchase 4 million shares of American Axle’s common stock. This payment was made in response to the liquidity needs of American Axle and our desire to modify the terms of our ongoing commercial arrangement. Under the new agreement, weWe also provided American Axle with a second lien term loan facility of up to $100 million. Additional warrants will be granted if amounts are drawn on the second lien term loan facility.

As a result of these transactions, we concluded that American Axle was a VIE for which we were not the primary beneficiary.beneficiary and we currently lack the power through voting or similar rights to direct those activities of American Axle that most significantly affect its economic performance. Our variable interests in American Axle include the warrants we received and the second lien term loan facility, which exposesexpose us to possible future losses depending on the financial performance of American Axle. At December 31, 20092010 no amounts were outstanding under the second lien term loan.loan facility. At December 31, 20092010 our maximum contractual exposure to loss related to American Axle was $125$144 million, which represented the fair value of the warrants of $25$44 million recorded in Non-current assets and the potential exposure of $100 million related to the second lien term loan facility.

GMAC

In the three months ended December 31, 2008, GMAC engaged in or agreed to several transactions, including an exchange and cash tender offers to purchase and/or exchange certain of its and its subsidiaries’ outstanding notes for new notes and 9% Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, the issuance of Series D-2 Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Membership Interests to the UST, the conversion of the Participation Agreement to Common Membership Interests, and the issuance of additional Common Membership Interests to Old GM. As a result of these changes to GMAC’s capital structure, Old GM was required to reconsider its previous conclusion that GMAC was a voting interest entity and it did not hold a controlling financial interest in GMAC. As part of Old GM’s qualitative and quantitative analyses, Old GM determined that GMAC was a VIE as it did not have sufficient equity at risk. Old GM also determined that a related party group, as that term is defined in ASC 810-10, existed between Old GM and the UST under the de facto agency provisions of ASC 810-10. However, Old GM determined based on both qualitative and quantitative analysis that the related party group to which it belonged did not absorb the majority of GMAC’s expected losses or residual returns and therefore no member of the related party group was the primary beneficiary of GMAC. Accordingly Old GM did not consolidate GMAC at December 31, 2008.

Old GM’s quantitative analysis was performed using a Black-Scholes model to compute the price of purchasing a hypothetical put on GMAC’s net assets exclusive of variable interests to estimate expected losses of the variable interests of GMAC. The same Black-Scholes model was used to estimate the expected losses allocated to each of the individual variable interests identified in GMAC’s capital structure. Significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments used in Old GM’s analysis included that the outstanding unsecured debt of GMAC was a variable interest in GMAC because it was trading at a sufficient discount to face value to indicate that it was absorbing a significant portion of GMAC’s expected losses and receiving a portion of its expected returns; that the expected return on GMAC’s net assets exclusive of variable interests were normally distributed with a mean return equal to the risk-free rate of return and an expected volatility of approximately 22%; estimates of the fair value of each of GMAC’s variable interests and other components of its the capital structure; and estimates of the expected outstanding term of each of GMAC’s non-perpetual variable

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interests, which Old GM estimatedexposure of $100 million related to have a weighted averagethe second lien term loan facility. In February 2011 we exercised the warrants and sold the shares and received proceeds of approximately 5 years. Other qualitative considerations included the fact that Old GM was required to reduce its$48 million.

Ally Financial

We own 9.9% of Ally Financial’s common investment in GMAC to below 10% within three years, had no voting members on the GMAC Board of Managers,stock and under other contractual provisions, could not attempt to influence the operations of GMAC or the manner in which its Common Membership Interests were voted.

In connection with GMAC’s conversion to a C corporation on June 30, 2009, each unit of each class of GMAC Membership Interests was converted into shares of capital stock of GMAC with substantially the same rights and preferences as such Membership Interests. On July 10, 2009 we acquired the investments in GMAC’s common and preferred stock in connection with the 363 Sale.

In December 2009, the UST made a capital contribution to GMAC of $3.8 billion consisting of the purchase of trust preferred securities in aggregate liquidation amount of $2.5 billion and mandatory convertible preferred securities in aggregate liquidation amount of $1.3 billion. The UST also exchanged all of its existing GMAC non-convertible preferred stock for newly issued mandatory convertible preferred securities with an aggregate liquidation preference of $5.3 billion. In addition, the UST converted mandatory convertible preferred securities with an aggregate liquidation preference of $3.0 billion into GMAC common stock. After these actions, we and the UST owned 16.6% and 56.3% of GMAC’s common stock. The UST also owns preferred stock of GMAC with a liquidation value of $11.4 billion, and we own preferred stock with a liquidation valuepreference of $1.0 billion. This transaction constituted a reconsideration event and we determined that GMAC continued to beAlly Financial is a VIE as it does not have sufficient equity at risk. Although the related party group to which we and the UST belong absorbs a majority of the expected losses,risk; however, we are not the primary beneficiary because the UST absorbs more expected losses than us, we were not involved in the redesign of GMAC, and we are controlled by the UST. Furthermore, we do not believe we will be the primary beneficiary upon adoption of modifications of ASC 810-10, effective January 1, 2010, because wecurrently lack the power through voting or similar rights to direct those activities of GMACAlly Financial that most significantly affect its economic performance. As a result of previous agreements Old GM entered into during GMAC’s approval process to obtain Bank Holding Company status and whose terms and conditions we assumed in connection with the 363 Sale, we do not have significant influence over GMAC. Our principal variable interests in GMAC are our investments in GMAC preferred and common stock. Refer to Notes 1011 and 3032 for additional information on our investment in GMAC,Ally Financial, our significant agreements with GMACAlly Financial and our maximum exposure under those agreements.

The following table summarizesSaab

Our primary variable interest in Saab is the amountspreference shares that we received in connection with the sale, which have a face value of $326 million and were recorded for nonconsolidated VIEs, andat an estimated fair value that is insignificant. We concluded that Saab is a VIE as it does not have sufficient equity at risk. We also determined that we are not the primary beneficiary because we lack the power to direct those activities that most significantly affect its economic performance. We continue to be obligated to fund certain Saab related off-balance sheet guarantees andliabilities, primarily warranty obligations related to vehicles sold prior to the disposition of Saab. At December 31, 2010 our maximum exposure to loss excluding GMAC (dollarsrelated to Saab was $105 million. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on the sale of Saab.

HKJV

In December 2009 we established the HKJV operating joint venture to invest in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31, 2009    December 31, 2008
   Carrying
Amount
  Maximum Exposure
to Loss(a)
    Carrying
Amount
  Maximum Exposure
to Loss(b)

Assets:

         

Accounts and notes receivable, net

  $8  $8   $10  $10

Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates

   96   50    40   40

Other assets

   26   26    6   6
                 

Total assets

  $130  $84   $56  $56
                 

Liabilities:

         

Accrued expenses

          11   
                 

Total liabilities

  $  $   $11  $
                 

Off-Balance Sheet:

         

Residual value guarantees

     32      79
         

Other guarantees

     4      5

Other liquidity arrangements (c)

     115      
             

Total guarantees and liquidity arrangements

    $151     $84
             
automotive projects outside of China, initially focusing on markets in India. HKJV purchased GM India in February 2010. We determined that HKJV is a VIE because it will require additional subordinated financial support, and we determined that we are not the primary beneficiary because we share the power with SAIC-HK to direct those activities that most significantly affect HKJV’s economic performance. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on HKJV.

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(a)Amounts at December 31, 2009 included $139 million related to troubled suppliers.

(b)Amounts at December 31, 2008 included $21 million related to troubled suppliers.

(c)Amount includes second lien term loan facility provided to American Axle of $100 million and other loan commitments of $15 million.

Note 17.18. Accrued Expenses,Liabilities, Other Liabilities and Deferred Income Taxes

Automotive

The following table summarizes the components of Accrued expenses,liabilities, other liabilities and deferred income taxes:

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008

Current

     

Dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts

  $6,444   $8,939

Deposits from rental car companies

   4,583    6,142

Deferred revenue

   892    1,493

Policy, product warranty and recall campaigns

   2,965    3,792

Delphi liability

       150

Payrolls and employee benefits excluding postemployment benefits

   1,325    1,591

Insurance reserves

   243    388

Taxes (other than income taxes)

   1,031    1,312

Derivative liability

   568    2,726

Postemployment benefits including facility idling reserves

   985    1,727

Interest

   142    779

Pensions

   430    430

Income taxes

   219    186

Deferred income taxes

   57    87

Other

   2,404    2,685
         

Total accrued expenses

  $22,288   $32,427
         

Noncurrent

     

Dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts

  $1,311   $1,578

Deferred revenue

   480    1,265

Policy, product warranty and recall campaigns

   4,065    4,699

Delphi liability

       1,570

Payrolls and employee benefits excluding postemployment benefits

   1,818    2,314

Insurance reserves

   269    1,324

Derivative liability

   146    817

Postemployment benefits including facility idling reserves

   1,944    1,626

Income taxes

   944    430

Deferred income taxes

   807    563

Other

   1,495    1,206
         

Total other liabilities and deferred income taxes

  $13,279   $17,392
         

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Current

    

Dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts

  $6,885    $6,444  

Deposits from rental car companies

   5,037     4,583  

Deferred revenue

   1,104     892  

Policy, product warranty and recall campaigns

   2,587     2,965  

Payrolls and employee benefits excluding postemployment benefits

   2,141     1,325  

Insurance reserves

   245     243  

Taxes other than income taxes

   1,083     1,031  

Derivative liability

   115     568  

Postemployment benefits including facility idling reserves

   672     985  

Interest

   48     142  

Pensions

   425     430  

Income taxes

   702     219  

Deferred income taxes

   23     57  

Other

   2,352     2,404  
          

Total accrued liabilities

  $23,419    $22,288  
          

Non-current

    

Dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts

  $344    $1,311  

Deferred revenue

   753     480  

Policy, product warranty and recall campaigns

   4,202     4,065  

Payrolls and employee benefits excluding postemployment benefits

   1,549     1,818  

Insurance reserves

   285     269  

Derivative liability

   7     146  

Postemployment benefits including facility idling reserves

   1,574     1,944  

Income taxes

   650     944  

Deferred income taxes

   1,207     807  

Other

   2,450     1,495  
          

Total other liabilities and deferred income taxes

  $13,021    $13,279  
          

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The following table summarizes activity for policy, product warranty, recall campaigns and certified used vehicle warranty liabilities (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Beginning balance

  $7,193     $8,491   $9,615    $7,030   $7,193      $8,491   $9,615  

Warranties issued and assumed in period

   1,598      1,069    4,277     3,204    1,388       1,069    4,277  

Payments

   (2,232    (1,851  (5,068   (3,662  (1,797     (1,851  (5,068

Adjustments to pre-existing warranties

   291      (153  294     210    66       (153  294  

Effect of foreign currency translation

   180      63    (627   7    180       63    (627

Liability adjustment, net due to the deconsolidation of Saab (a)

         (77                  (77    
                            

Ending balance

   7,030      7,542    8,491     6,789    7,030       7,542    8,491  

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

         (349                  (349    
                            

Ending balance including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  $7,030     $7,193   $8,491    $6,789   $7,030      $7,193   $8,491  
                            

 

(a)In August 2009 Saab met the criteria to be classified as held for sale and, as a result, Saab’s warranty liability was classified as held for sale at December 31, 2009.

In March 2009 the U.S. government announced that it would create a warranty program to pay for repairs covered by Old GM’s warranty on each new vehicle sold in the U.S. and Mexico during Old GM’s restructuring period. In May 2009 pursuant to the terms of the warranty program, Old GM and the UST contributed $410 million to fund the program. Old GM contributed $49 million in cash. The UST contributed the remaining required cash as part of a $361 million loan. On July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed the obligations of the warranty program and entered into the UST Credit Agreement assuming debt of $7.1 billion, which Old GM incurred under its DIP Facility. Immediately after entering into the UST Credit Agreement, we made a partial repayment of $361 million due to the termination of the U.S. government sponsored warranty program, reducing the UST Loans balance to $6.7 billion. The original estimate of the warranty period was March 30, 2009 through July 31, 2009, which was based on a requirement that the UST approve the termination of the warranty program prior to July 31, 2009. The UST allowed repayment of the full amount of the $361 million loan on July 10, 2009 effectively terminating the warranty program. Subsequently, the cash contribution of $49 million and interest earned to date were repaid to us from the warranty program.

Note 18.19. Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term DebtAutomotive

The following table summarizes the components of automotive short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
    

UST Loans

  $5,712   $

UST Loan Facility (a)

       3,836

Canadian Loan

   1,233    

Short-term debt — third parties

   1,475    2,567

Short-term debt — related parties (b)

   1,077    2,067

Current portion of long-term debt (c)

   724    8,450
         

Total short-term debt

  $10,221   $16,920
         

Available under short-term line of credit agreements (d)

  $220   $186

Interest rate range on outstanding short-term debt (e)

   0.0 – 19.0%    0.0 – 28.0%

Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt (f)

   6.5%    5.6%

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   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

UST Loans

  $    $5,712  

Canadian Loan

        1,233  

GM Daewoo Revolving Credit Facility

        1,179  

Short-term debt — third parties

   80     296  

Short-term debt— related parties (a)

   1,043     1,077  

Current portion of long-term debt

   493     724  
          

Total automotive short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

  $1,616    $10,221  
          

Available under short-term line of credit agreements (b)

  $445    $220  

Interest rate range on outstanding short-term debt (c)

   0.0 –16.7%     0.0 –19.0%  

Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt (d)

   5.7%     6.5%  

 

(a)UST Loan Facility (as subsequently defined) is net of a $913 million discount which is comprised of $749 millionPrimarily dealer financing from Ally Financial for the UST Additional Note (as subsequently defined) and $164 million for the fair value of the warrants issued in connection with the loans under the UST Loan Agreement. At May 31, 2009 the carrying amount of the debt was accreted to the full face value of the UST Loan Facility and the UST Additional Note with the discount charged to Interest expense.dealerships we consolidate.

 

(b)Primarily dealer financing from GMAC for dealerships we own and Old GM owned.

(c)Amounts owed at December 31, 2009 include various secured and unsecured debt instruments. Amounts owed at December 31, 2008 include a secured revolving credit facility of $4.5 billion and a U.S. term loan of $1.5 billion.

(d)Commitment fees are paid on credit facilities at rates negotiated in each agreement. Amounts paid and expensed for these commitment fees areduring the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were insignificant.

 

(e)(c)Includes zero coupon debt.

 

(f)(d)Includes coupon rates on debt denominated in various foreign currencies. At December 31, 2009 the weighted average effective interest rate on outstanding short-term debt was 8.0%.

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The following table summarizes the components of automotive long-term debt (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008
 
    

U.S. dollar denominated bonds

  $     $14,882  

VEBA Notes

   2,825        

Contingent convertible debt

         7,339  

Foreign currency denominated bonds

         4,375  

Other long-term debt (a)

   3,461      10,841  
           

Total debt

   6,286      37,437  

Less current portion of long-term debt

   (724    (8,450

Fair value adjustment (b)

         31  
           

Total long-term debt

  $5,562     $29,018  
           

Available under long-term line of credit agreements (c)

  $398     $457  
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 

VEBA Notes

  $   $2,825  

Other long-term debt

   3,507    3,461  
         

Total debt

   3,507    6,286  

Less current portion of long-term debt

   (493  (724
         

Total automotive long-term debt

  $3,014   $5,562  
         

Available under long-term line of credit agreements (a)

  $5,474   $398  

 

(a)Old GM amounts include a secured revolving credit facility of $4.5 billion and a U.S. term loan of $1.5 billion, which are included in the current portion of long-term debt.

(b)To adjust hedged fixed rate debt for fair value changes attributable to the hedged risk. Refer to Note 20 for additional information on fair value hedges.

(c)Commitment fees are paid on credit facilities at rates negotiated in each agreement. Amounts paid and expensed for thesesthese commitment fees areduring the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were insignificant.

Automotive Financing

The following table summarizes the components of GM Financial debt (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 

Credit facilities

  

Medium-term note facility

  $490  

Syndicated warehouse facility

   278  

Bank funding facilities

   64  
     

Total credit facilities

   832  

Securitization notes payable

   6,128  

Senior notes and convertible senior notes (a)

   72  
     

Total GM Financial debt

  $7,032  
     

(a)Senior notes and convertible senior notes are included in GM Financial Other liabilities.

Automotive

Secured Revolving Credit Facility

In October 2010 we entered into a five year, $5.0 billion secured revolving credit facility, which includes a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $500 million. While we do not believe that we will draw on the secured revolving credit facility to fund operating activities, the facility is expected to provide additional liquidity and financing flexibility. Availability under the secured revolving credit facility is subject to borrowing base restrictions.

Our obligations under the secured revolving credit facility are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries and by substantially all of our domestic assets, including accounts receivable, inventory, property, plants, and equipment, real estate, intercompany loans, intellectual property, trademarks and direct investments in Ally Financial. Obligations are also secured by the equity interests in certain of our direct domestic subsidiaries, as well as up to 65% of the voting equity interests in certain of our direct foreign subsidiaries, in each case, subject to certain exceptions. The collateral securing the secured revolving credit facility does not include, among other assets, cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, as well as our investment in GM Financial, our investment in New Delphi and our equity interests in our China JVs and in GM Daewoo.

Depending on certain terms and conditions in the secured revolving credit facility, including compliance with the borrowing base requirements and certain other covenants, we will be able to add one or morepari passu first lien loan facilities. We will also have the

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ability to secure up to $2.0 billion of certain non-loan obligations that we may designate from time to time as additionalpari passufirst lien obligations. Second-lien debt is generally allowed but second lien debt maturing prior to the final maturity date of the secured revolving credit facility is limited to $3.0 billion in outstanding obligations.

Interest rates on obligations under the secured revolving credit facility are based on prevailing per annum interest rates for Eurodollar loans or an alternative base rate plus an applicable margin, in each case, based upon the credit rating assigned to the debt evidenced by the secured revolving credit facility.

The secured revolving credit facility contains representations, warranties and covenants customary for facilities of this nature, including negative covenants restricting us and our subsidiary guarantors from incurring liens, consummating mergers or sales of assets and incurring secured indebtedness, and restricting us from making restricted payments, in each case, subject to exceptions and limitations. The secured revolving credit facility contains minimum liquidity covenants, which require us to maintain at least $4.0 billion in consolidated global liquidity and at least $2.0 billion in consolidated U.S. liquidity.

Events of default under the secured revolving credit facility include events of default customary for facilities of this nature (including customary notice and/or grace periods, as applicable) such as:

The failure to pay principal at the stated maturity, interest or any other amounts owed under the secured revolving credit agreement or related documents;

The failure of certain of our representations or warranties to be correct in all material respects;

The failure to perform any term, covenant or agreement in the secured revolving credit agreement or related documents;

The existence of certain judgments that are not vacated, discharged, stayed or bonded;

Certain cross defaults or cross accelerations with certain other debt;

Certain defaults under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA);

A change of control;

Certain bankruptcy events; and

The invalidation of the guarantees.

While the occurrence and continuance of an event of default will restrict our ability to borrow under the secured revolving credit facility, the lenders will not be permitted to exercise rights or remedies against the collateral unless the obligations under the secured revolving credit facility have been accelerated.

We incurred up-front fees, arrangement fees, and will incur ongoing commitment and other fees customary for a facility of this nature.

UST Loans and VEBA NotesUST Loan Agreement

Old GM received total proceeds of $19.4$19.8 billion ($15.415.8 billion subsequent to January 1, 2009)2009, including $361 million under the U.S. government sponsored warranty program) from the UST under the UST Loan Agreement entered into on December 31, 2008. In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM obtained additional funding of $33.3 billion from the UST and EDC under its DIP Facility. From these proceeds, $12.5 billion remained depositedthere was no deposit remaining in escrow at December 31, 2009.

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Amounts remaining in the escrow account will be distributed to us at our request upon certain conditions as outlined in the UST Credit Agreement. Any unused amounts in escrow on June 30, 2010 are required to be used to repay the UST Loans and Canadian Loan on a pro rata basis. Upon repayment of the UST Loans and Canadian Loan any funds in escrow will be returned to us. The UST Loans and Canadian Loan have been classified as short-term debt based on these terms.2010.

On July 10, 2009 we entered into the UST Credit Agreement and assumed debt of $7.1 billion maturing on July 10, 2015 which Old GM incurred under its DIP Facility. Immediately after entering into the UST Credit Agreement, we made a partial repayment due to the termination of the U.S. government sponsored warranty program, reducing the UST Loans principal balance to $6.7 billion. In

In November

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March 2010 and December 2009 we signed amendments tomade quarterly payments of $1.0 billion on the UST Loans. In April 2010 we repaid the full outstanding amount of $4.7 billion using funds from our escrow account.

While we have repaid the UST Loans in full, certain of the covenants in the UST Credit Agreement and Canadian Loan Agreementthe executive compensation and corporate governance provisions of Section 111 of the Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008, as amended, including the Interim Final Rule implementing Section 111 (the Interim Final Rule), remain in effect until the earlier to provide for quarterly repaymentsoccur of the UST ceasing to own direct or indirect equity interests in us or our UST Loans and Canadian Loan. Under these amendments, we agreedceasing to make quarterly paymentsbe a recipient of $1.0 billion and $192 millionExceptional Financial Assistance, as determined pursuant to the USTInterim Final Rule, and EDC. In December 2009 we made a paymentimpose obligations on us with respect to, among other things, certain expense policies, executive privileges and compensation requirements.

The following table summarizes interest expense and interest paid on the UST Loans, of $1.0 billion.

The UST Loans accrue interest equal to the greater of the three month LIBOR rate or 2.0%, plus 5.0%, per annum, unless the UST determines that reasonable means do not exist to ascertain the LIBOR rate or that the LIBOR rate will not adequately reflect the UST’s cost to maintain the loan. In such a circumstance, the interest rate will be the greatest of: (1) the prime rate plus 4%; (2) the federal funds rate plus 4.5%; or (3) the three month LIBOR rate (which will not be less than 2%) plus 5%. We are required to prepay the UST Loans on a pro rata basis (between the UST Loans, VEBA Notes and Canadian Loan), in an amount equal to the amount of net cash proceeds received from certain asset dispositions, casualty events, extraordinary receipts and the incurrence of certain debt. We may also voluntarily repay the UST Loans in whole or in part at any time. Once repaid, amounts borrowedloans under the UST CreditLoan Agreement may not be reborrowed. At December 31, 2009(UST Loan Facility) and the UST Loans accrued interest at 7.0%.DIP Facility (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010 (a)
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009 (a)
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009 (b)
 

Interest expense

  $117   $226     $4,006  

Interest paid

  $206   $137     $144  

(a)UST Loans.

(b)UST Loan Facility and the DIP Facility.

VEBA Notes

In connection with the 363 Sale, we entered into the VEBA Note Agreement and issued VEBA Notes of $2.5 billion.billion to the New VEBA. The VEBA Notes havehad an implied interest rate of 9.0% per annum. The VEBA Notes and accrued interest arewere contractually scheduled to be repaid in three equal installments of $1.4 billion on July 15 of 2013, 2015 and 2017. The VEBA Notes are considered outstanding debt on December 31, 2009 due to the settlement of the UAW hourly retiree medical plan pursuant to the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement and were recorded at their fair value of $2.8 billion, a premium of $325 million to the face value. We determined the fair value of the VEBA Notes based on market information for similar instruments. Refer to Note 19 for additional information on the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement.

The obligations under the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement arewere secured by substantially all of our U.S. assets, subject to certain exceptions, including our equity interests in certain of our foreign subsidiaries, limited in most cases to 65% of the equity interests of the pledged foreign subsidiaries due to tax considerations.

The UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement contain various representations and warranties thatIn October 2010 we made on the effective date and, with respect to the UST Credit Agreement, we will be required to make on certain other dates. The UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement also contain various affirmative covenants requiring us to take certain actions and negative covenants restricting our ability to take certain actions. The affirmative covenants impose obligations on us with respect to, among other things:

Financial and other reporting to the UST, including periodic confirmation of compliance with certain expense policies;

Executive privileges and compensation requirements;

Corporate existence;

Preservation of the collateral and other property subject to the UST Credit Agreement and VEBA Note Agreement;

Payment of taxes; and

Compliance with certain laws.

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In addition, the affirmative covenants include a vitality commitment, which requires us to use our commercially reasonable best efforts, subject to certain considerations and exceptions, to ensure that the volume of manufacturing conducted in the United States is at least 90% of the level contemplated in our business plan provided to the UST in July 2009. The vitality commitment is in effect until the later of December 31, 2014 or the date the UST Loans are repaid in full. In addition, certain covenants such as periodic confirmationfull the outstanding amount (together with accreted interest thereon) of compliance with certain expense policies, executive privileges and compensation requirements are in effect until the UST ceases to own direct or indirect equity interests in us and the UST Loans are paid in full.

The negative covenants in the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement restrict us with respect to, among other things, fundamental changes, liens, restricted payments and restrictions on subsidiary distributions, amendments or waivers of certain documents, negative pledge clauses, use of proceeds from sales of assets and indebtedness.

The UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement contain restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness secured by a first-priority lien on certain of our assets. The following table summarizes the restrictions to incur additional indebtedness (with certain exceptions):

Secured indebtedness entered into after July 10, 2009 is limited to $6.0 billion provided that the aggregate amount of commitments under any secured revolving credit facilities shall not exceed $4.0 billion. Secured indebtedness exceeding these amounts is subject to an incurrence test under which total debt divided by 12 month trailing EBITDA cannot exceed 3:1 and also triggers repayments of 50% of the amount borrowed;

Unsecured indebtedness entered into after July 10, 2009 is limited to $1.0 billion and triggers repayments of 50% of the amount borrowed. Unsecured indebtedness in excess of $1.0 billion is subject to the incurrence test previously described; and

The aggregate principal amount of capital lease obligations and purchase money indebtedness shall not exceed $2.0 billion.

At December 31, 2009 we were significantly below all restrictions previously described.

In addition if such indebtedness is to be secured by a first-priority lien on certain of our assets, the obligations under the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement will be restructured to be secured by a second-priority lien on any such assets.

The UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement also contain various events of default (including cross-default provisions) that entitle the UST or the New VEBA to accelerate the repayment of the UST Loans and the VEBA Notes upon the occurrence and continuation of an event$2.8 billion, which resulted in a gain of default. In addition, upon the occurrence and continuation$198 million included in Gain (loss) on extinguishment of any event of default, interest under the UST Credit Agreement accrues at a rate per annum equal to 2.0% plus the interest rate otherwise applicable to the UST Loans and the implied interest rate on the VEBA Notes increases to a rate equal to 11.0% per annum, compounded annually. The events of default relate to, among other things:debt.

Our failure to pay principal or interest on the UST Loans or to make payments on the VEBA Notes;

Certain of our domestic subsidiaries’ failure to pay on their guarantees;

The failure to pay other amounts due under the loan documents or the secured note documents;

The failure to perform the covenants in the loan documents or the secured note documents;

The representations and warranties in the UST Credit Agreement or the VEBA Note Agreement being false or misleading in any material respect;

Undischarged judgments in excess of $100 million;

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Certain bankruptcy events;

The termination of any loan documents or secured note documents;

The invalidity of security interests in our assets;

Certain prohibited transactions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA);

A change of control without the permission of the UST;

A default under the Canadian Loan Agreement other than the vitality commitment; and

A default under other indebtedness if the default, including a default of the vitality commitment under the Canadian Loan Agreement, results in the holder accelerating the maturity of indebtedness in excess of $100 million in the aggregate.

The following table summarizes interest expense and interest paid on the UST LoansVEBA Notes (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009

Interest expense

  $226

Interest paid

  $137
   Successor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 

Interest expense

  $166  

Canadian Loan Agreement and EDC Loan Facility

On July 10, 2009 we entered into the Canadian Loan Agreement and assumed a CAD $1.5 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion when entered into) term loan maturing on July 10, 2015. The Canadian Loan accrues interest at the greater of the three-month Canadian Dealer Offered Rate or 2.0%, plus 5.0% per annum. Accrued interest is payable quarterly. At December 31, 2009 the Canadian Loan accrued interest at 7.0%.

As discussed previously, we signed an amendment to the Canadian Loan AgreementIn March 2010 and in December 2009 we made a paymentquarterly payments of $194 million and $192 million on the Canadian Loan. In April 2010 GMCL repaid in full the outstanding amount of the Canadian Loan of $192 million.

GMCL may voluntarily repay the Canadian Loan in whole or in part at any time. Once repaid, GMCL cannot reborrow under the Canadian Loan Agreement. We and 1908 Holdings Ltd., Parkwood Holdings Ltd., and GM Overseas Funding LLC, each of which is a Subsidiary Guarantor of GMCL, have guaranteed the Canadian Loan. Our guarantee of GMCL’s obligations under the Canadian Loan Agreement is secured by a lien on the equity of GMCL. Because 65% of our ownership interest in GMCL was previously pledged to secure the obligations under the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement, EDC received a first priority lien on 35% of our equity interest in GMCL and a second priority lien on the remaining 65%. With certain exceptions, GMCL’s obligations under the Canadian Loan Agreement are secured by a first lien on substantially all of its and the Subsidiary Guarantors’ assets, including GMCL’s ownership interests in the Subsidiary Guarantors and a portion of GMCL’s equity interests in General Motors Product Services Inc., a subsidiary of ours.

The Canadian Loan Agreement contains various representations and warranties GMCL and the Subsidiary Guarantors made on the effective date. The Canadian Loan Agreement also contains various affirmative covenants requiring GMCL and the Subsidiary Guarantors to take certain actions and negative covenants restricting the ability of GMCL and the Subsidiary Guarantors to take certain actions. The affirmative covenants impose obligations on GMCL and the Subsidiary Guarantors with respect to, among other things, financial and other reporting to EDC, reporting on and preservation of the collateral pledged in connection with the Canadian Loan Agreement, executive privileges and compensation, restrictions on expenses and compliance with applicable laws. In addition,

$1.1 billion.

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GMCL has committed, among other things, to meet certain capital and research and development investment levels, and to produce a certain percentage (based on North American and/or total United States and Canada production levels) of vehicles and vehicle components in Canada until the later of the date that the amounts outstanding under the Canadian Loan Agreement are paid in full or December 31, 2016.

The negative covenants and various events of default in the Canadian Loan Agreement are substantially similar to the negative covenants under the UST Credit Agreement and the VEBA Note Agreement, as applicable to GMCL and the Subsidiary Guarantors, and also require GMCL to maintain certain minimum levels of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and address specific requirements with respect to pension and compensation matters.

The following table summarizes interest expense and interest paid on the Canadian Loan and the EDC Loan Facility (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010 (a)
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009 (a)
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009 (b)
 

Interest expense

  $46  $26   $46     $173  

Interest paid

  $46  $26   $46     $6  

(a)Canadian Loan.

(b)EDC Loan Facility.

GM Daewoo Revolving Credit Facility

GM Daewoo’s revolving credit facility was a Korean Won denominated facility secured by substantially all of GM Daewoo’s property, plants, and equipment. Amounts borrowed under this facility accrued interest based on the Korean Won denominated 91-day certificate of deposit rate. The facility was used by GM Daewoo for general corporate purposes, including working capital needs. During 2010 GM Daewoo repaid in full its KRW 1.4 trillion (equivalent of $1.2 billion at the time of payment) revolving credit facility.

German Revolving Bridge Facility

In May 2009 Old GM entered into a revolving bridge facility with the German government and certain German states (German Facility) with a total commitment of up to Euro 1.5 billion (equivalent to $2.1 billion when entered into) and maturing. In November 30, 2009. On November 24, 2009 the debt was paid in full and extinguished.

The following table summarizes interest expense and interest paid on the German Facility, including amortization of related discounts (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009

Interest expense (a)

  $32

Interest paid

  $37

(a)Old GM recorded interest expense of $5 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.
  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Interest expense

 $32     $5  

Interest paid

 $37     $  

Other Long-Term Debt

Other long-term debt

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Unsecured debt

  $1,985    $1,228  

Secured debt

   868     1,540  

Capital leases

   654     693  
          

Total other long-term debt (a)

  $3,507    $3,461  
          

Weighted-average coupon rate

   2.7%     5.8%  

(a)Net of a $1.9 billion and $1.6 billion discount at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

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Technical Defaults and Covenant Violations

Several of $3.5 billion (netour loan facilities require compliance with certain financial and operational covenants as well as regular reporting to lenders, including providing certain subsidiary financial statements. Failure to meet certain of these requirements may result in a $1.6 billion discount)covenant violation or an event of default depending on the terms of the agreement. An event of default may allow lenders to declare amounts outstanding under these agreements immediately due and payable, to enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements or restrict our ability to obtain additional borrowings. No technical defaults or covenant violations existed at December 31, 2009 is comprised2010.

Automotive Financing

Credit Facilities

The following table summarizes details regarding terms and availability of unsecured debt of $1.2 billion, secured debt of $1.6 billion, and capital leases of $693 million. The weighted average coupon rate of other long-term debt was 5.8%GM Financial’s credit facilities at December 31, 2009.2010 (in millions):

In connection with the purchase

   Facility
Amount
   Advances
Outstanding
   Finance
Receivables
Pledged
   Restricted
Cash
Pledged (a)
 

Syndicated warehouse facility (b)

  $1,300    $278    $409    $8  

Medium-term note facility (c)

     490     539     95  

Bank funding facilities (d)

     64            
                 
    $832    $948    $103  
                 

(a)These amounts do not include cash collected on finance receivables pledged of $28 million which is included in GM Financial Restricted cash at December 31, 2010.

(b)In February 2011 GM Financial extended the maturity date of the syndicated warehouse facility to May 2012 and increased the borrowing capacity to $2.0 billion from $1.3 billion.

(c)The revolving period under this facility has ended and the outstanding debt balance will be repaid over time based on the amortization of the receivables pledged until October 2016 when any remaining amount outstanding will be due and payable.

(d)The revolving period under this facility has ended and the outstanding balance under the bank funding facilities are secured by asset-backed securities of $65 million.

GM Financial’s credit facilities are administered by agents on behalf of the noncontrolling interestinstitutionally managed commercial paper or medium-term note conduits. Under these funding agreements, GM Financial transfers finance receivables to its special purpose financing trusts. These subsidiaries, in CAMI, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $101 million relatedturn, issue notes to the repaymentagents, collateralized by such finance receivables and cash. The agents provide funding under the notes to the subsidiaries pursuant to an advance formula, and the subsidiaries forward the funds to GM Financial in consideration for the transfer of secured long-term debtfinance receivables. These subsidiaries are separate legal entities and the finance receivables and other assets held by these subsidiaries are legally owned by these subsidiaries and are not available to GM Financial’s creditors or their other subsidiaries. Advances under the funding agreements bear interest at commercial paper, London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) or prime rates plus a credit spread and specified fees depending upon the source of $400 millionfunds provided by the agents.

Credit Facility Covenants

GM Financial is required to hold certain funds in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under certain of its credit facilities. The credit facilities contain various covenants requiring minimum financial ratios, asset quality and portfolio performance ratios including portfolio net loss and delinquency ratios, and pool level cumulative net loss ratios, as well as limits on deferment levels. Failure to meet any of these covenants could result in an event of default under these agreements. If an

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event of default occurs under these agreements, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under these agreements to be immediately due and payable, enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements or restrict GM Financial’s ability to obtain additional borrowings under this facility. At December 31, 2010 GM Financial was in compliance with all covenants in its credit facilities. Refer to Note 15 for additional discussion on GM Financial’s restricted cash.

Long-TermSecuritization Notes Payable

Securitization notes payable represents debt issued by GM Financial in securitization transactions. Debt Maturitiesissuance costs are amortized over the expected term of the securitizations on an effective yield basis. As a result of the acquisition, GM Financial recorded a purchase price premium of $133 million that is being amortized over the expected term of the notes. At December 31, 2010 unamortized purchase price premium of $107 million is included in Securitization notes payable.

The following table summarizes long-term debt maturities including capital leasessecuritization notes payable at December 31, 20092010 (dollars in millions):

 

   Debt Maturities

2010

  $750

2011

  $445

2012

  $645

2013

  $737

2014

  $125

Thereafter

  $5,320

Transaction

  

Maturity Dates (a)

  Original
Note
Amounts
   Original
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rates
   Total
Receivables
Pledged
   Note
Balance
 

2006

  May 2013 – January 2014  $945 -1,350     5.2% - 5.6%    $600    $537  

2007

  October 2013 – March 2016  $1,000 -1,500     5.2% - 5.5%     1,715     1,610  

2008 (b)

  October 2014 – April 2015  $500 - 750     6.0% -10.5%     911     501  

2009

  January 2016 – July 2017  $227 - 725     2.7% - 7.5%     715     494  

2010

  June 2016 – January 2018  $200 - 850     2.2% - 3.8%     3,014     2,683  

BV2005 (c)

  May 2012 – June 2014  $186 - 232     4.6% - 5.1%     27     28  

LB2006 (c)

  May 2013 – January 2014  $450 - 500     5.0% - 5.4%     174     168  
                
        $7,156    $6,021  
             

Purchase accounting premium

  

   107  
             

Total securitization notes payable

  

  $6,128  
             

(a)Maturity date represents final legal maturity of securitization notes payable. Securitization notes payable are expected to be paid based on amortization of the finance receivables pledged to the trusts.

(b)Note balance does not include asset-backed securities of $65 million pledged to the bank funding facilities.

(c)Transactions relate to certain special purpose financing trusts acquired by GM Financial.

At December 31, 2009 future interest payments on capital lease obligations was $687 million.

Receivables Program

the time of securitization of finance receivables, GM Financial is required to pledge assets equal to a specified percentage of the securitization pool to support the securitization transaction. The Receivables Program was developed in March 2009assets pledged consist of cash deposited to provide liquiditya restricted account and accessadditional receivables delivered to creditthe trust, which create overcollateralization. The securitization transactions require the percentage of assets pledged to automotive supplierssupport the transaction to increase until a specified level is attained. Excess cash flows generated by guaranteeingthe trusts are added to the restricted cash account or purchasing certain receivables we owe or Old GM owed. Amounts borrowed from the UST and used to pay suppliersdown outstanding debt in the trusts, creating overcollateralization until the targeted percentage level of assets has been reached. Once the targeted percentage level of assets is reached and maintained, excess cash flows generated by the trusts are recorded in Short-term debt with a corresponding decrease in Accounts payable or Accrued expenses. We are and Oldreleased to GM was responsible for paying interest on any loansFinancial as distributions from trusts. As the UST provided at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 3.5%, with a minimum of 5.5%, and for paying administrative fees of 25 basis points per annumbalance of the average daily program balance to a third party administrator. A termination fee of 4.0% of the outstanding commitment is due to the UST upon expiration or termination of the Receivables Program. We will share any residual capital in the program equally with the UST. At December 31, 2009 our equity contributions were $55 million and the UST had outstanding loans of $150 million to the Receivables Program.

The following table summarizes interest expense related to the Receivables Program, including amortization of related discounts (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009

Amortization of loan discount related to termination fee

  $3   $21

Interest expense

   12    1
         

Total interest expense

  $15   $22
         

Technical Defaults and Covenant Violations

Several of our loan facilities include clauses that may be breached by a change in control, a bankruptcy or failure to maintain certain financial metric limits. The Chapter 11 proceedings and the change in control as a result of the 363 Sale triggered technical defaults in certain loans for which we have assumed the obligation. A potential breach in another loan was addressed before default with a waiver we obtained from the lender subject to renegotiation of the terms of the facility. We successfully concluded the renegotiation of these terms in September 2009. In October 2009 we repaid one of the loans insecuritization pool declines, the amount of $17 million as a remedypledged assets needed to maintain the default. The total amountrequired percentage level is reduced. Assets in excess of the two remaining loan facilities in technical default for these reasons at December 31, 2009 was $206 million. We continuerequired percentage are also released to negotiateGM Financial as distributions from trusts.

Securitization Notes Payable Covenants

With respect to GM Financial’s securitization transactions covered by a financial guaranty insurance policy, agreements with the lenders to obtain waiversinsurers provide that if portfolio performance ratios (delinquency, cumulative default or reach settlements to cure these defaults. We have classified these loans as short-term debt at December 31, 2009.

Twocumulative net loss) in a trust’s pool of our loan facilities had financial covenant violations at December 31, 2009 related to exceeding financial ratios limitingreceivables exceed certain targets, the amount of debt held by the subsidiaries. One of these violations was cured within the 30 day cure period through the combination of

an equity injection and the capitalization of intercompany loans. The $72 million related to our powertrain subsidiary in Italy remains in default and we continue negotiations with its lenders to cure the default.

specified credit enhancement levels would be increased.

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CovenantsAgreements with GM Financial’s financial guaranty insurance providers contain additional specified targeted portfolio performance ratios that are higher than those described in our UST Credit Agreement, VEBA Note Agreement, Canadian Loan Agreement and other agreements require usthe preceding paragraph. If, at any measurement date, the targeted portfolio performance ratios with respect to provide our consolidated financial statements by March 31, 2010. We received waiversany insured trust were to exceed these higher levels, provisions of this requirement for the agreements permit GM Financial’s financial guaranty insurance providers to declare the occurrence of an event of default and terminate GM Financial’s servicing rights to the receivables transferred to that trust. At December 31, 2010 no such servicing right termination events have occurred with respect to any of the UST, New VEBA and EDC. We also provided notice to and requested waivers related to three lease facilities. The filing of our 2009 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2009 within the automatic 90 day cure period will satisfy the requirements under these lease facility agreements.

Oldtrusts formed by GM Financial.

United States DepartmentSenior Notes and Convertible Senior Notes

As a result of the Treasury Loan Facility

On December 31, 2008 Oldacquisition of AmeriCredit, the holders of the senior notes and the convertible senior notes had the right to require GM entered intoFinancial to repurchase some or all of their notes as provided in the UST Loan Agreementindentures for such notes. The repurchase dates for any notes tendered to GM Financial pursuant to whichprocedures previously delivered to holders of senior notes and convertible senior notes were December 3, 2010 with respect to the UST agreedsenior notes, and December 10, 2010 with respect to provide Old GMthe convertible senior notes. The repurchase price with respect to the UST Loan Facilitysenior notes is 101% of the principal amount of the notes plus accrued interest, and the repurchase price with respect to the convertible senior notes is the principal amount of the notes plus accrued interest. Pursuant to the terms of the convertible senior notes indentures a payment of $0.69 per $1,000 of principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2011 and $0.81 per $1,000 of principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2013 was made to those who elected to convert as a result received total proceeds of $19.4 billion ($15.4 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009). In addition Oldacquisition. During the three months ended December 31, 2010 GM issued a promissory note to the UST in the amountFinancial repurchased convertible senior notes of $749$461 million (UST Additional Note) for no additional consideration.

In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM obtained additional fundingand senior notes of $33.3 billion from the UST and EDC under its DIP Facility.

In connection with the 363 Sale, amounts borrowed under the UST Loan Agreement and the DIP Facility, excluding the UST Loans of $7.1 billion that we assumed, were converted into our equity. The UST Additional Note was also converted into our equity.

The following table summarizes interest expense and interest paid on the UST Loan Facility and the DIP Facility, including amortization of related discounts (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008

Interest expense

  $4,006  $

Interest paid

  $144  $

Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale.$2 million.

Export Development Canada Loan Facility

In April 2009 Old GM entered into the EDC Loan Facility pursuant to which Old GM received total proceeds of $2.4 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM also issued promissory notes to the EDC in the amount of $161 million for no additional consideration. In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale, amounts borrowed under these agreements were converted into our equity.

The following table summarizes interest expense and interest paid on amounts borrowed under these agreements, including amortization of related discounts (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009

Interest expense

  $173

Interest paid

  $6

Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale.

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German Revolving Bridge FacilityConsolidated

The following table summarizes interest expense and interest paid on the German Facility,long-term debt maturities including amortization of related discountscapital leases (dollars in millions):

 

   Predecessor
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009

Interest expense

  $5

Interest paid

  $
   At December 31, 
   Automotive   Automotive
Financing  (a)
   Total 

2011

  $493    $3,495    $3,988  

2012

   752     1,998     2,750  

2013

   400     660     1,060  

2014

   132     423     555  

2015

   128     343     471  

Thereafter

   3,506          3,506  
               
  $5,411    $6,919    $12,330  
               

(a)GM Financial credit facilities and securitization notes payable are based on expected payoff date. Senior notes and convertible senior notes principal amounts are based on maturity.

At December 31, 2010 future interest payments on automotive capital lease obligations was $564 million. GM Financial does not have capital lease obligations at December 31, 2010.

Old GM

Secured Revolving Credit Facility, U.S. Term Loan and Secured Credit Facility

In connection with the preparation of Old GM’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 2008, Old GM concluded there was substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and its independent auditors included a statement in their audit report related to the existence of substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Because Old GM’s auditors included such a statement in their audit report, Old GM would have been in violation of the debt covenants for the $4.5 billion secured revolving credit facility, the $1.5 billion U.S. term loan and the $125 million secured credit facility and Old GM therefore secured amendments and waivers related to those obligations as subsequently discussed.

In February 2009 Old GM entered into an agreement to amend its $4.5 billion secured revolving credit facility. The amendment included a waiver of the going concern covenant in the year ended 2008, revised borrowing and default interest rates, and cross-default provisions to the UST Loan Facility. Old GM accounted for the amendment as a debt modification and therefore capitalized the additional fees paid to acquire the amendment. The additional fees were amortized through the date of extinguishment.

In March 2009 Old GM entered into an agreement to amend its $1.5 billion U.S. term loan. The amendment included a waiver of the going concern covenant in the year ended 2008, revised borrowing and default rates, and cross-default provisions to the UST Loan Facility. Because the terms of the amended U.S. term loan were substantially different than the original terms, primarily due to the revised borrowing rate, Old GM accounted for the amendment as a debt extinguishment. As a result, Old GM recorded the amended U.S. term loan at fair value and recorded a gain on the extinguishment of the original loan facility of $906 million in the three months ended March 31,period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

In February 2009 Old GM entered into an agreement to amend its $125 million secured credit facility. The amendment included a waiver of the going concern covenant in the year ended 2008, revised borrowing and default rates, cross-default provisions to the UST Loan Facility, and an extension of the maturity date to November 2010. As a result of the terms of the amendment, Old GM accounted for the amendment as a troubled debt restructuring and therefore amortized the outstanding debt balance using the revised effective interest rate calculated in accordance with the new loan terms through the date of extinguishment.

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In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, Old GM’s $4.5 billion secured revolving credit facility, $1.5 billion U.S. term loan and $125 million secured credit facility were paid in full on June 30, 2009. Old GM recorded a loss of $958 million in Reorganization gains, net related to the extinguishments of the debt primarily due to the face value of the U.S. term loan exceeding the carrying amount.

Lease Asset Securitization

Old GM held bankruptcy-remote SPEs that are partiesContractual interest expense not accrued or recorded on pre-petition debt was $200 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (includes contractual interest expense related to lease asset securitizations. The securedcontingent convertible debt of $1.2 billion at December 31, 2008 was primarily comprised of the asset-backed debt securities issued by these SPEs. Amounts are included in the current portion of long-term debt.

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$44 million).

Contingent Convertible Debt

The following table summarizes Old GM’s unsecured contingent convertible debt (dollars in millions, except conversion price):

   Due  Conversion
Price
  Outstanding Amount
      December 31, 2008

4.50% Series A debentures

  2032  $70.20  $39

5.25% Series B debentures

  2032  $64.90   2,384

6.25% Series C debentures

  2033  $47.62   3,940

1.50% Series D debentures

  2009  $40.11   976
        
      $7,339
        

Old GM had unilaterally and irrevocably waived and relinquished the right to use common stock, and had committed to use cash to settle the principal amount of the debentures if: (1) holders chose to convert the debentures; or (2) Old GM was required by holders to repurchase the debentures. Old GM retained the right to use either cash or its common stock to settle any amount that may become due to debt holders in excess of the principal amount. In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained the contingent convertible debt.

At December 31, 2008 the number of shares on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion would have been determined for the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D debentures was 1 million, 40 million, 90 million and 25 million.

In connection with the issuance of the Series D debentures, Old GM purchased a capped call option for the Series D debentures in a private transaction, pursuant to which Old GM had the right to purchase 5 million of Old GM’s shares from a third party. Exercise of the capped call option was expected to reduce the potential dilution with respect to Old GM’s common stock upon conversion of the Series D debentures to the extent that the market value per share of Old GM’s common stock did not exceed a specified cap, resulting in an effective conversion price of $45.71 per share. In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained both the Series D debentures which matured on June 1, 2009 and the capped call option.

In September 2008 Old GM entered into agreements with a qualified institutional holder of the Series D debentures. Pursuant to these agreements, Old GM issued an aggregate of 44 million shares of common stock in exchange for $498 million principal amount of the Series D debentures. In accordance with the agreements, the amount of common stock exchanged for the Series D debentures was based on the daily volume weighted-average price of Old GM’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange in the contractual three and four day pricing periods. Old GM entered into the agreements, in part, to reduce Old GM’s debt and interest costs, increase Old GM’s equity, and thereby, improve Old GM’s liquidity. Old GM did not receive any cash proceeds from the exchange of the common stock for the Series D debentures, which were retired and cancelled. As a result of this exchange, Old GM recorded a settlement gain of $43 million.

Old GM adopted the provisions of ASC 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options” (ASC 470-20) in January 2009, with retrospective application to prior periods. At July 9, 2009 Old GM’s contingent convertible debt outstanding was $7.4 billion, comprised of principal of $7.9 billion and unamortized discounts of $551 million. Upon adoption of ASC 470-20, the effective interest rate on Old GM’s outstanding contingent convertible debt ranged from 7.0% to 7.9%. Refer to Note 3 for additional information onIn connection with the adoption of ASC 470-20.

At December 31, 2008363 Sale, MLC retained the net carrying amount of the conversion feature for all contingent convertible debt outstanding recorded in Capital surplus was $734 million. At December 31, 2008 the principal amount of each note exceeded the if-converted value.

The following table summarizes the components of contingent convertible debt outstanding (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor 
   December 31, 2008 

Principal

  $7,941  

Unamortized discounts (a)

   (602
     

Outstanding balance

  $7,339  
     

(a)Discounts being amortized through the maturity dates or the initial put dates of the related debt, ranging from 2009 to 2018.

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debt.

The following table summarizes the components of Interest expense related to contingent convertible debt (dollars in millions):

 

  Predecessor  Predecessor 
  January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Interest accrued or paid (a)

  $176  $427  $429  $176    $427  

Amortization of discounts

   51   136   107   51     136  
                 

Interest expense

  $227  $563  $536  $227    $563  
                 

 

(a)Contractual interest expense not accrued or recorded on pre-petition debt as a result of the Chapter 11 Proceedings totaled $44 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds

U.S. dollar denominated bonds represented obligations having various annual coupons ranging from 6.75% to 9.45% and maturities ranging from 2011 to 2052. These bonds were unsecured. In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained the U.S. dollar denominated bonds.

Foreign Currency Denominated Bonds

Foreign currency denominated bonds were unsecured and included bonds denominated in Euros with annual coupons ranging from 7.25% to 8.375% and maturity dates ranging from 2013 to 2033. Also included within foreign currency denominated bonds were bonds denominated in British Pounds with annual coupons ranging from 8.375% to 8.875% and maturity dates ranging from 2015 to 2023. To mitigate the foreign currency exchange exposure created by these bonds, Old GM entered into cross currency swaps. The notional value of these swaps was $2.3 billion at December 31, 2008. In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained the foreign currency denominated bonds.

Other Long-Term Debt

Other long-term debt of $9.7 billion at December 31, 2008 was comprised of revolving credit agreements, a U.S. term loan, capital leases, municipal bonds, and other long-term obligations. In connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed certain capital lease obligations, municipal bonds, and other long-term obligations. MLC retained the remainder of the debt not assumed by us. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on other long-term debt we assumed in connection with the 363 Sale.

Revolving Credit Agreements

In August 2007 Old GM entered into a revolving credit agreement that provided for borrowings of up to $1.0 billion. The facility expired in June 2009. Borrowings under this facility bore interest based on either the commercial paper rate or LIBOR. The borrowings were to be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital needs. Under the facility, borrowings were limited to an amount based on the value of underlying collateral, which was comprised of residual interests in trusts that own leased vehicles and issued asset-backed securities collateralized by the vehicles and the associated leases. The underlying collateral was held by bankruptcy-remote SPEs and pledged to a trustee for the benefit of the lender. The underlying collateral supported a borrowing base of $323 million at December 31, 2008. Old GM consolidated the bankruptcy-remote SPEs and trusts. At December 31, 2008 $310 million was outstanding under this agreement, leaving $13 million available.

Old GM had a $4.5 billion standby revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks, which was paid in full on June 30, 2009. At December 31, 2008 $4.5 billion was outstanding under this credit facility, with availability of $5 million. In addition to the outstanding amount at December 31, 2008 there were $10 million of letters of credit issued under the credit facility. Borrowings were

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limited to an amount based on the value of the underlying collateral, which was comprised of certain North American accounts receivable; certain inventory of Old GM, Saturn Corporation, and GMCL; certain facilities; property and equipment of GMCL; and a pledge of 65% of the stock of the holding company for Old GM’s indirect subsidiary GM de Mexico. The carrying amount of these assets was $5.6 billion at December 31, 2008. The collateral also secured $155 million of certain lines of credit, automatic clearinghouse and overdraft arrangements and letters of credit provided by the same secured lenders. At December 31, 2008 in addition to the $10 million letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility, $81 million was utilized to secure other facilities.

Interest Rate Risk Management

To achieve the desired balance between fixed and variable rate debt, Old GM entered into interest rate swaps. The notional amount of pay variable swap agreements at December 31, 2008 was $4.5 billion.

Additionally, Old GM entered into interest rate swaps and cap agreements at bankruptcy-remote subsidiaries. The notional amount of such agreements at December 31, 2008 was $469 million pay floating and the fixed interest rates ranged from 4.5% to 5.7%.

At December 31, 2008 long-term debt included obligations of $24.7 billion with fixed interest rates and obligations of $4.9 billion with variable interest rates (primarily LIBOR), after interest rate swap agreements.

Other

Contractual interest expense not accrued or recorded on pre-petition debt totaled $200 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (includes contractual interest expense related to contingent convertible debt of $44 million).

Old GM had other financing arrangements consisting principally of obligations in connection with sale-leaseback transactions, derivative contracts and other lease obligations (including off-balance sheet arrangements). In view of the 2006 restatement of Old GM’s prior financial statements, Old GM evaluated the effect of the restatement under these agreements, including its legal rights (such as its ability to cure) with respect to any claims that could be asserted. Based on Old GM’s review, it was believed that amounts subject to possible claims of acceleration, termination or other remedies were not likely to exceed $3.6 billion (primarily comprised of off-balance sheet arrangements and derivative contracts) although no assurances can be given as to the likelihood, nature or amount of any claims that may be asserted. Based on this review, Old GM reclassified $187 million of these obligations from long-term debt to short-term debt at December 31, 2008.

Note 19.20. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

Consolidated

Employee Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Defined benefit pension plans covering eligible U.S. hourly employees (hired prior to October 15, 2007) and Canadian hourly employees generally provide benefits of negotiated, stated amounts for each year of service and supplemental benefits for employees who retire with 30 years of service before normal retirement age. Non-skilled trades hourly U.S. employees hired after October 15, 2007 participate in a defined benefit cash balance plan. In September 2010 the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan was amended to create a legally separate new defined benefit pension plan for the participants who are covered by the cash balance benefit formula. The underlying benefits offered to plan participants were unchanged. The benefits provided by the defined benefit pension plans covering eligible U.S. (hired prior to January 1, 2001) and Canadian salaried employees and salaried employees in certain other non-U.S. locations are generally based on years of service and compensation history. There is also an unfunded nonqualified pension plan covering certain U.S. executives for service prior to January 1, 2007, and it is based on an “excess plan” for service after that date. Refer to the subsequent section “Significant Plan Amendments, Benefit Modifications and Related Events” concerning changes to defined benefit pension plans for certain U.S. and Canadian hourly and salaried employees.

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Defined Contribution Plans

The Savings-Stock Purchase Plan (S-SPP) is a defined contribution retirement savings plan for eligible U.S. salaried employees. The S-SPP provides discretionary matching contributions up to certain predefined limits based upon eligible base salary. The matching contribution for the S-SPP was suspended by Old GM in November 2008, and we reinstated by usthe matching contribution for

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the S-SPP in October 2009. A benefitThe contribution equal to 1.0% of eligible base salary for U.S. salaried employees with a service commencement date inon or after January 1, 1993 was discontinued effective inon January 1, 2010. AFor eligible U.S. salaried employees with a service commencement date on or after January 1, 2001 a retirement contribution to the S-SPP equal to 4.0% of eligible base salary is provided for eligible U.S. salaried employees with a service commencement date in or after January 2001.provided. Contributions are also made to certain non-U.S. defined contribution plans. There is also an unfunded nonqualified defined contribution savings plan covering certainCertain U.S. executives that is based on contributions in excess of qualified plan limits.

U. S. hourly employees hired on or after October 15, 2007 are not eligible for postretirement health care.healthcare. Such employees receive a $1.00 per compensated hour contribution into their personal saving planPersonal Saving Plan account. The contributions are not significant.

The following table summarizes significant contributions to defined contribution plans (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

S-SPP

  $39   $12  $128  $82

Non-U.S. defined contribution plans

   61    58   169   153
                 

Total contributions

  $100   $70  $297  $235
                 
   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Total contributions

  $241    $100     $70    $297  

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Certain hourly and salaried defined benefit plans provide postretirement medical, dental, legal service and life insurance to eligible U.S. and Canadian retirees and their eligible dependents. Refer to the subsequent section “Significant Plan Amendments, Benefit Modifications and Related Events” concerning changes to postretirement benefit plans for certain U.S. and Canadian hourly and salaried employees. Certain other non-U.S. subsidiaries have postretirement benefit plans, although most non-U.S. employees are covered by government sponsored or administered programs.

Significant Plan Amendments, Benefit Modifications and Related Events

Remeasurements

Significant interim remeasurements are included in the change in benefit obligation for the year ended December 31, 2010. There were no significant remeasurements, curtailments or settlements as a result of changes to the underlying benefits offered to the plan participants.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March 2010 and contains provisions that require all future reimbursement receipts under the Medicare Part D retiree drug subsidy program to be included in taxable income. This taxable income inclusion will not significantly affect us because effective January 1, 2010 we no longer provide prescription drug coverage to post-age 65 Medicare-eligible participants and we have a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets in the U.S. We have assessed the other provisions of this new law, based on information known at this time and we have included the effect, which is not significant, in our benefit obligations at December 31, 2010.

Expected Contributions

In January 2011 we completed the previously announced voluntary contribution of 61 million shares of our common stock to our U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, valued at approximately $2.2 billion for funding purposes. This was a voluntary contribution that is above our minimum funding requirements of the pension plans. The contributed shares qualify as a plan asset for funding purposes immediately, and will qualify as a plan asset for accounting purposes when certain transfer restrictions are removed, which is expected in 2011. We are evaluating whether we will make additional voluntary contributions to our U.S. pension plans in 2011. We expect to contribute $95 million to our U.S. non-qualified pension plans and $740 million to our non-U.S. pension plans in 2011.

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Significant Plan Amendments, Benefit Modifications and Related Events

2009

The following tables summarize the significant 2009 defined benefit plan interim remeasurements, the related changes in accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO), projected benefit obligations (PBO) and the associated curtailments, settlements and termination benefits recorded in our earnings in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and the earnings of Old GM in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, which are subsequently discussed (dollars in millions):

 

Successor

 

Event and Remeasurement

Date When Applicable

 

Affected Plans

 Change in
Discount Rate
 Increase
(Decrease)
Since the Most
Recent
Remeasurement
Date(c)
  Gain (Loss) 
  From To PBO/APBO  Curtailments Settlements  Termination
Benefits and
Other
 
2009 Special Attrition Programs (a) U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan   $58   $ $   $(58
Global salaried workforce reductions (a) U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan    175          (175
2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement — December 31 UAW hourly retiree medical plan    (22,236    (2,571    
IUE-CWA and USW Settlement Agreement — November 1 (b) U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan 5.58% 5.26%  1,897            
 Non-UAW hourly retiree health care plan 6.21% 5.00%  360            
 U.S. hourly life plan 5.41% 5.56%  53            
Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements — August 1 (b) U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan 5.83% 5.58%  2,548            
                  

Total

    $(17,145 $ $(2,571 $(233
                  

Successor

 

July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009

 

Event and Remeasurement

Date When Applicable

  

Affected Plans

  Change in
Discount Rate
   Increase
(Decrease)
Since the Most
Recent
Remeasurement
Date (a)
  Gain (Loss) 
    From   To   PBO/APBO  Curtailments   Settlements  Termination
Benefits and
Other
 

2009 Special Attrition

Programs (b)

  U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan            $58   $    $   $(58

Global salaried workforce

reductions (b)

  U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan             175             (175

2009 UAW Retiree

Settlement Agreement —

December

  UAW hourly retiree medical plan             (22,654       (2,571    

IUE-CWA and USW

Settlement Agreement —

November (c)

  U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan   5.58%     5.26%     1,897               
  Non-UAW hourly retiree healthcare plan   6.21%     5.00%     360               
  U.S. hourly life plan   5.41%     5.56%     53               

Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements — August (c)

  U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan   5.83%     5.58%     2,548               
                        

Total

        $(17,563 $    $(2,571 $(233
                        

 

(a)The increase (decrease) includes effect of the event, gain or loss from remeasurement, net periodic benefit cost and benefit payments. Excludes effect of asset returns that are higher or lower than expected.

(b)Reflects the effect on PBO. There was no remeasurement.

 

(b)(c)Includes reclassification of contingent liability to benefit plan obligation.

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Predecessor

 

January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009

 

Event and Remeasurement

Date When Applicable

  

Affected Plans

  Change in
Discount Rate
   Increase
(Decrease)
Since the Most
Recent
Remeasurement
Date (a)
  Gain (Loss) 
    From   To   PBO/APBO  Curtailments  Settlements   Termination
Benefits and
Other
 

2009 Special Attrition

Programs — June

  U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan   6.15%     6.25%    $7   $(1,390 $
 
 
  
  
  $(12

Global salaried workforce

reductions — June

  U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan       24    (327         

U.S. salaried benefits

changes — February

  U.S. salaried retiree life insurance plan   7.25%     7.15%     (420             

U.S. salaried benefits

changes — June

  U.S. salaried retiree healthcare program       (265             

2009 CAW Agreement —

June

  Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan   6.75%     5.65%     340             (26

2009 CAW Agreement —

June

  CAW hourly retiree healthcare plan and CAW retiree life plan   7.00%     5.80%     (143  93           
                        

Total

        $(457 $(1,624 $    $(38
                        

 

(c)(a)The increase/decreaseincrease (decrease) includes the effect of the event, the gain or loss from remeasurement, net periodic benefit cost, benefit payments and benefit payments.effect of foreign currency translation. Excludes effect of asset returns that are higher or lower than expected.

During 2009 we and Old GM implemented various programs which reduced the hourly and salary workforce. Significant workforce reductions, settlements of pre-bankruptcy claims with various represented employee groups and plan amendments resulted in plan remeasurements as follows:

Special attrition programs resulted in a reduction in the hourly workforce;

Global salaried workforce actions reduced employment;

The Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements were affected by the settlement of the PBGC claims from the termination of the hourly Delphi pension plan. We maintained the obligation to provide the difference between the pension benefits paid by the PBGC and those originally guaranteed by Old GM under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements; and

U.S. salaried benefit changes reduced the salaried life benefits and a negative amendment to the U.S. salaried retiree healthcare program reduced coverage and increased cost sharing.

2009 UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement

In 2009 we and the UAW agreed to a 2009 UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement which permanently shifted responsibility for providing retiree healthcare to the new plan funded by the New VEBA. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, we are released from UAW retiree healthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009. All obligations of ours and any other entity or benefit plan of

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Predecessor

 

Event and Remeasurement

Date When Applicable

 

Affected Plans

 Change in
Discount Rate
 Increase
(Decrease)
Since the Most
Recent
Remeasurement
Date
  Gain (Loss) 
  From To PBO/APBO  Curtailments  Settlements Termination
Benefits and
Other
 
2009 Special Attrition Programs — June 30 U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan 6.15% 6.25% $7   $(1,390 $ $(12
Global salaried workforce reductions — June 1 U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan 6.50% 6.50%  24    (327      
Global salaried workforce reductions — March 1 Canadian salaried defined benefit pension plan 6.75% 6.25%  15    (20      
U.S. salaried benefits changes — February 1 U.S. salaried retiree life insurance plan 7.25% 7.15%  (420          
U.S. salaried benefits changes — June 1 U.S. salaried retiree health care program 6.80% 6.80%  (265          
2009 CAW Agreement — June 1 Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan 6.75% 5.65%  340          (26
2009 CAW Agreement — June 1 CAW hourly retiree healthcare plan and CAW retiree life plan 7.00% 5.80%  (143  93        
                  

Total

    $(442 $(1,644 $ $(38
                  

2009 Special Attrition Programs

In February and June 2009 Old GM announced the 2009 Special Attrition Programs for eligible UAW-represented employees, offering cash and other incentives for individuals who elected to retire or voluntarily terminate employment. In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM recorded postemployment benefit charges for 13,000 employees. Refer to Note 24 for additional information on the postemployment benefit charges.

Old GM remeasured the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan in June 2009 based on the 7,800 irrevocable acceptances through that date as these acceptances to the 2009 Special Attrition Programs yielded a significant reduction in the expected future years of service of active participants. An additional 180 employees accepted the terms of the 2009 Special Attrition Programs in the period July 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 5,000 employees accepted the terms of the 2009 Special Attrition Programs. We recorded special termination benefit charges for 1,000 of those employees based upon their elections. Plan remeasurement was not required because the July 10, 2009 plan assumptions included the effects of special attrition programs.

Global Salaried Workforce Reductions

In February and June 2009 Old GM announced its intention to reduce global salaried headcount. In March 2009 Old GM remeasured the Canadian salaried defined benefit pension plan as part of this initiative based upon an estimated significant reduction in the expected future years of service of active participants. In June 2009 Old GM remeasured the U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan based upon an estimated significant reduction in the expected future years of service of active participants.

The U.S. salaried employee reductions related to this initiative were to be accomplished primarily through the 2009 Salaried Window Program or through a severance program funded from operating cash flows. These programs were involuntary programs

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subject to management approval where employees were permitted to express interest in retirement or separation, for which the charges for the 2009 Salaried Window Program were recorded as special termination benefits funded from the U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan and other applicable retirement benefit plans. The cost associated with the total targeted headcount reductions expected under the programs was determined to be probable and estimable and severance charges of $250 million were recorded in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Refer to Note 24 for additional information on the severance accrual.

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 1,500 salaried employees irrevocably accepted the terms of the 2009 Salaried Window Program. We reduced the severance accrual previously recorded by Old GM by $64 million and recorded special termination benefits.

A net reduction of 9,000 salaried employees was achieved globally, excluding 2,000 salaried employees acquired with our acquisition of Nexteer and four domestic facilities. Global salaried headcount decreased from 73,000 salaried employees at December 31, 2008 to 66,000 at December 31, 2009, including a reduction of 5,500 U.S. salaried employees. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on the acquisition of Nexteer and four domestic facilities.

U.S. Salaried Benefits Changes

In February 2009 Old GM reduced salaried retiree life benefits for U.S. salaried employees and remeasured its U.S. salaried retiree life insurance plan. In June 2009 Old GM approved and communicated negative plan amendments associated with the U.S. salaried retiree health care program including reduced coverage and increases to cost sharing. The plan was remeasured in June 2009.

In June 2009 Old GM communicated additional changes in benefits for retired salaried employees including an acceleration and further reduction in retiree life insurance, elimination of the supplemental executive life insurance benefit, and reduction in the supplemental executive retirement plan. These plan changes were contingent on completion of the 363 Sale and the effects of these amendments were included in the fresh start remeasurements.

2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement

In May 2009 Old GM and the UAW agreed to a 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement that related to the UAW hourly retiree medical plan and the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement, as subsequently discussed, that permanently shifted responsibility for providing retiree health care from Old GM to the New Plan funded by the New VEBA. The 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement was subject to the successful completion of the 363 Sale and we and the UAW executed the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement on July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale. Details of the most significant changes to the agreement are:

The Implementation Date changed from January 1, 2010 to the later of December 31, 2009 or the emergence from bankruptcy, which occurred on July 10, 2009;

The timing of payments to the New VEBA changed as subsequently discussed;

The form of consideration changed as subsequently discussed;

The contribution of employer securities changed such that they were contributed directly to the New VEBA in connection with the 363 Sale on July 10, 2009;

Certain coverages will be eliminated and certain cost sharing provisions will increase; and

The flat monthly special lifetime pension benefit that was scheduled to commence on January 1, 2010 was eliminated.

There was no change to the timing of our existing internal Voluntary Employee Benefit Association (VEBA) asset transfer to the New VEBA in that the internal VEBA asset transfer occurred within 10 business days after December 31, 2009 in accordance with the terms of both the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement and the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement.

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The new payment terms to the New VEBA under the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement are:

VEBA Notes of $2.5 billion and accrued interest, at an implied interest rate of 9.0% per annum, are scheduled to be repaid in three equal installments of $1.4 billion in July of 2013, 2015 and 2017;

260 million shares of our Series A Preferred Stock that accrues cumulative dividends at 9.0% per annum;

88 million shares (17.5%) of our common stock;

A warrant to acquire 15 million shares (2.5%) of our common stock at $126.92 per share at any time prior to December 31, 2015;

Two years funding of claims costs for certain individuals that elected to participate in the 2009 Special Attrition Programs; and

The existing internal VEBA assets.

The modifications to the UAW Settlement Agreement and the new payment terms resulted in a reorganization gain of $7.7 billion. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the reorganization gain.

Under the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement, we are released from UAW retiree health care claims incurred after December 31, 2009. All obligations of ours, the New Plan and any other entity or benefit plan of ours for retiree medical benefits for the class and the covered group arising from any agreement between us and the UAW terminated at December 31, 2009. Our obligations to the New Plannew healthcare plan and the New VEBA are limited to the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement.

From July 10, 2009 to December 31, 2009 we recorded net periodic postretirement healthcare cost, including service cost for UAW hourly retiree medical plan participants working toward eligibility. After December 31, 2009 no service cost will be recorded for active UAW participants who continue to work toward eligibility in the New Plan.settlement agreement.

At December 31, 2009 we accounted for the termination of our UAW hourly retiree medical plan and Mitigation Plan under which we agreed that an independent VEBA would be formed to pay certain healthcare costs of UAW hourly retirees and their beneficiaries, as a settlement. The resulting settlement loss of $2.6 billion recorded on December 31, 2009 represented the difference between the sum of the accrued OPEB liability of $10.6 billion and the existing internal VEBA assets of $12.6 billion, and $25.8 billion representing the fair value of the consideration transferred aton December 31, 2009, including the contribution of the existing internal VEBA assets. Upon the settlement of the UAW hourly retiree medical plan at December 31, 2009 the VEBA Notes, Series A Preferred Stock, common stock, and warrants contributed to the New VEBA were recorded at fair value and classified as outstanding debt and equity instruments.

Prior to December 31, 2009 the 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the New VEBA were not considered outstanding for accounting purposes due to the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement.settlement agreement with the UAW. As a result, $105 million of the $146 million of dividends paid on September 15, 2009 and $147 million of the $203 million of dividends paid on December 15, 2009 were recorded as employer contributions resulting in a reduction of Postretirement benefits other than pensions.

IUE-CWA and USW Settlement Agreement

In September 2009 we entered into a settlement agreement with MLC, theThe International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers — Communication Workers of America (IUE-CWA), and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW). Under theThe approved settlement agreement resulted in remeasurements of the IUE-CWAU.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan, the non-UAW hourly retiree healthcare plan and the USW agreedU.S. hourly life plan to withdraw and release all claims against us and MLC relating to retiree healthcare benefits and basic life insurance benefits. In exchange, the IUE-CWA, the USW and any additional union that agrees toreflect the terms of the settlement

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agreement will be granted an allowed pre-petition unsecured claim in MLC’s Chapter 11 proceedings in the amount of $1.0 billion with respect to retiree health and life insurance benefits for the post-age-65 retirees, post-age-65 surviving spouses and under-age-65 medicare eligible retirees or surviving spouses disqualified for retiree health care benefits from us under the settlement agreement. For participants remaining eligible for health care, certain coverages were eliminated and cost sharing will increase. These modifications became effective upon completion of the 363 Sale and resulted in a reorganization gain of $2.7 billion. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the reorganization gain.

The settlement agreement was expressly conditioned upon and did not become effective until approved by the Bankruptcy Court in MLC’s Chapter 11 proceedings, which occurred in November 2009. Several additional unions representing MLC hourly retirees joined the IUE-CWA and USW settlement agreement with respect to healthcare and life insurance. We remeasured the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan, non-UAW hourly retiree health care plan and the U.S. hourly life plan in November 2009 to reflect the terms and acceptances of the IUE-CWA and USW Settlement Agreement. The remeasurement of these plans resulted in a decrease in our relateda contingent liability accrual and an offsetting increase in the PBO or APBO of the benefit plan.

2009 CAW Agreement

In March 2009 Old GM announced that the members of the CAW had ratified the 2009 CAW Agreementan agreement intended to reduce manufacturing costs in Canada by closing the competitive gap with transplant automakers in the United States on active employee labor costs and reducing legacy costs through introducing co-payments for healthcare benefits, increasing employee healthcare cost sharing, freezing pension benefits and eliminating cost of living adjustments to pensions for retired hourly workers. The 2009 CAW Agreement was conditioned on Old GM receiving longer term financial support from the Canadian and Ontario governments.

GMCL subsequently entered into additional negotiations with the CAW which resulted in a further addendum to the 2008 collective agreement which was ratified by the CAW members in May 2009. In June 2009 the Ontariogovernments and Canadianthose governments agreed to the terms of a loan agreement, approved the GMCL viability plan and provided funding to GMCL. The Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan was remeasured in June 2009.

As a result of the termination of the employees from the former Oshawa, Ontario truck facility, theThe CAW hourly retiree healthcare plan and the CAW retiree life plan were also remeasured in June 2009 and2009. Additionally, as a result of the termination of employees from the former Oshawa, Ontario truck facility, GMCL recorded a curtailment gain associated with the CAW hourly retiree healthcare plan was also recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2009.plan.

In June 2009 GMCL and the CAW agreed to the terms of an independent HCT to provide retiree health carehealthcare benefits to certain active and retired employees represented by the CAW. The HCTand it will be implemented when certain preconditions are achieved, including certain changes toachieved. Certain of the Canadian Income Tax Act. The preconditions have not been achieved and the HCT is not yet implemented at December 31, 2009. Under the terms of the HCT agreement,2010. GMCL is obligated to make a payment of CAD $1.0 billion on the HCT implementation date which it will fund out of its CAD $1.0 billion escrow funds, adjusted for the net difference between the amount of retiree monthly contributions received during the period December 31, 2009January 1, 2010 through the HCT implementation date less the cost of benefits paid for claims incurred by covered employees during this period. GMCL will provide a CAD $800 million note payable to the HCT on the HCT implementation date which will accrue interest at an annual rate of 7.0% with five equal annual installments of CAD $256 million due December 31 of 2014 through 2018. Concurrent with the implementation of the HCT,

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GMCL will be legally released from all obligations associated with the cost of providing retiree health carehealthcare benefits to current employeesCAW active and retired plan participants,employees bound by the class action process, and we will account for the related termination of our CAW hourly retiree healthcare planbenefits as a settlement, based upon the difference between the fair value of the notes and cash contributed and the health carehealthcare plan obligation at the settlement date.

Delphi

In July 2009 we and Delphi entered into an agreement with the PBGC regarding the settlement of the PBGC’s claims from the termination of the Delphi pension plans. As part of that agreement, we maintained the obligation to provide the difference between pension benefits paid by the PBGC according to regulation and those originally guaranteed by Old GM under the Delphi Benefit

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Guarantee Agreements. We had a legal obligation to provide this benefit to eligible UAW plan participants at July 10, 2009. We remeasured the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan in August 2009 for eligible UAW plan participants, which coincided with Delphi’s transfer of its pension plan obligations to the PBGC. We did not agree to provide this benefit to eligible Delphi IUE-CWA and USW retirees until the IUE-CWA and USW Settlement Agreement was approved by the Bankruptcy Court in MLC’s Chapter 11 proceedings, which occurred in November 2009; however a contingent liability had been recorded. We remeasured the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan in November 2009 for eligible IUE-CWA and USW plan participants that coincided with the approval of the IUE-CWA and USW Settlement Agreement by the Bankruptcy Court. The remeasurements of the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan resulted in a $1.4 billion increase in the plan PBO to the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan and an offsetting decrease principally related to our Delphi related accrual. Refer to Note 21 for additional information on the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

2008

The following table summarizes Old GM’s significant 2008 defined benefit plan interim remeasurements, the related changes in obligations and the associated curtailments, settlements and termination benefits, as applicable, recorded in earnings in the year ended 2008, which are subsequently discussed:

Predecessor

 

Event and Remeasurement

Date When Applicable

 

Affected Plans

 Change in
Discount Rate
 Increase
(Decrease)
Since the Most
Recent
Remeasurement
Date
  Gain (Loss) 
  From To PBO/APBO  Curtailments  Settlements  Termination
Benefits and
Other
 
2008 UAW Settlement Agreement — September 1 UAW hourly retiree medical plan   $(13,135 $6,326   $   $  
       
 

Mitigation Plan

    (137  (1,424        
       
 U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan 6.45% 6.70%  563              
2008 Special Attrition Programs — May 31 U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan 6.30% 6.45%  842    (2,441      (800
 Various OPEB plans        104        (68
2008 CAW Agreement and facility idlings — May 31 Canadian hourly and salaried defined benefit pension plans 5.75% 6.00%  262    (177      (37
Salaried retiree benefit plan changes — July 1 U.S. salaried retiree medical plan 6.40% 6.75%  (3,993      (1,706    
 U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan 6.45% 6.60%  3,159              
Delphi-GM Settlement Agreement — September 30 Various U.S. hourly retiree medical plans 6.40% 6.85%  1,236              
       
 U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan 6.70% 7.10%  1,070              
                   

Total

    $(10,133 $2,388   $(1,706 $(905
                   

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In addition to the events listed previously, a number of events related to benefit plans occurred that did not result in interim remeasurements including:

IUE-CWA agreements related to the closure of the Moraine, Ohio facility resulted in increased cost of $255 million for pension benefit enhancements and a $257 million curtailment gain as a result of accelerating substantially all of the IUE-CWA retiree healthcare plan’s negative prior service cost.

Salaried workforce reduction resulted in special termination benefit charges of $311 million as a result of 3,700 employees accepting the 2008 Salaried Window Program, which was a voluntary early retirement program extended to certain U.S. salaried employees.

2008 UAW Settlement Agreement

In February 2008 Old GM entered into the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement which provided that responsibility for providing retiree healthcare would permanently shift from Old GM to the New Plan funded by the New VEBA as of the Implementation Date. The 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement became effective in September 2008 with an implementation date of January 1, 2010. As a result of the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement, Old GM’s obligationconditions precedent to provide retireethis agreement not having yet been achieved, there was no accounting recognition for the healthcare coverage for UAW retirees and beneficiaries was to terminatetrust at January 1,December 31, 2010. The obligation for retiree medical claims incurred on or after this date would be the responsibility of the New Plan and New VEBA. This agreement was revised in 2009 as discussed previously in the section “2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement.”

The U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan was amended as part of the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement to reflect a flat monthly special lifetime benefit to be paid to plan participants commencing January 1, 2010 to help offset the retiree’s increased costs of monthly contributions and other cost sharing increases required under the terms of the New VEBA. Effective with the 363 Sale, the additional pension flat monthly lifetime benefit was eliminated and was recorded as a component of the Reorganization gain, net upon our application of fresh-start reporting.

2008 Special Attrition Programs

In February 2008 Old GM entered into agreements with the UAW and the IUE-CWA regarding special attrition programs which were intended to further reduce the number of hourly employees. The 2008 UAW Special Attrition Program offered to 74,000 UAW-represented employees was comprised of wage and benefit packages for normal and early voluntary retirements or buyouts or pre-retirement leaves. In addition to their vested pension benefits, those employees who were retirement eligible received a lump sum payment that was funded from the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan, the amount of which depended upon their job classification. For those employees not retirement eligible, other buyout options were offered and funded from operating cashflow. The terms of the 2008 IUE-CWA Special Attrition Program, which was offered to 2,300 IUE-CWA represented employees, were similar to those offered under the 2008 UAW Special Attrition Program.

2008 CAW Agreement and Facility Idlings

In May 2008 Old GM entered into the 2008 CAW Agreement which resulted in increased pension benefits. Old GM subsequently announced its plan to cease production at the Oshawa, Ontario truck facility, which triggered a curtailment of Old GM’s Canadian hourly and salaried defined benefit pension plans.

Prior to the 2008 CAW Agreement, Old GM amortized prior service cost related to its Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan over the remaining service period for active employees, previously estimated to be 10 years. In conjunction with entering into the 2008 CAW Agreement, Old GM evaluated the 2008 CAW Agreement and the relationship with the CAW and determined that the contractual life of the labor agreements is a more appropriate reflection of the period of future economic benefit received from pension plan amendments negotiated as part of the collectively bargained agreement. This change accelerated the recognition of prior

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service cost to three years, resulting in additional net periodic pension expense of $334 million recorded in Cost of sales in the year ended 2008 related to pension increases in Canada from prior collectively bargained agreements.

Salaried Retiree Benefit Plan Changes

In July 2008 Old GM amended its U.S. salaried retiree medical and defined benefit pension plans to eliminate healthcare coverage for U.S. salaried retirees over age 65, effective January 2009. Upon reaching age 65, affected retirees and surviving spouses were to receive a pension increase of $300 per month to partially offset the retiree’s increased cost of Medicare and supplemental healthcare coverage. For participants who were under the age of 65, the future elimination of healthcare benefits upon turning age 65 and the increased pension benefits provided resulted in a negative plan amendment to the U.S. salaried retiree medical plan and a positive plan amendment to the U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan, both of which will be amortized over seven years, which represents the average remaining years to full eligibility for U.S. salaried retiree medical plan participants.

Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements

Old GM and Delphi reached agreements in the three months ended September 30, 2008 with each of Delphi’s unions regarding the plan to freeze the benefits related to the Delphi’s hourly rate employee pension plan (Delphi HRP); the cessation by Delphi of OPEB for Delphi hourly union-represented employees and retirees; and transfers of certain assets and obligations from the Delphi HRP to Old GM’s U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan. As a result of assuming Delphi’s OPEB obligation, Old GM reclassified liabilities of $2.8 billion from its Delphi related accrual to its U.S. OPEB obligation. Old GM remeasured certain of its OPEB plans in September 2008 to include Delphi hourly union-represented employees, the effects of other announced facility idlings in the U.S., as well as changes in certain actuarial assumptions.

The transfer of certain assets and obligations from the Delphi HRP to Old GM’s U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan resulted in a decrease in Old GM’s Delphi related accrual and an offsetting increase in the PBO of $2.8 billion. Old GM remeasured its U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan in September 2008 to include: (1) assets and liabilities of certain employees transferred in accordance with the Delphi Settlement Agreement; (2) its obligation under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreement to provide up to seven years of credited service to covered employees; (3) the effects of other announced facility idlings in the U.S.; and (4) changes in certain actuarial assumptions including a discount rate increase.

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The following tables summarize the change in benefit obligations and related plan assets (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits(a)
 U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
   Year Ended December 31, 2010 
  July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009   U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Pension  Benefits
 U.S. Plans
Other  Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 

Change in benefit obligations

          

Beginning benefit obligation

  $98,012   $21,392   $27,639   $3,420    $101,571   $24,374   $5,788   $3,797  

Service cost

   216    157    62    17     451    386    21    32  

Interest cost

   2,578    602    886    94     5,275    1,187    288    200  

Plan participants’ contributions

       4    172             7    53    9  

Amendments

   (13  (9  1    (89   2    (5  3      

Actuarial (gains) losses

   3,102    1,592    1,732    64  

Actuarial losses

   5,251    168    255    185  

Benefits paid

   (3,938  (714  (1,700  (70   (9,149  (1,447  (740  (173

Medicare Part D receipts

           84      

IUE-CWA & USW related liability transfer

           514      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

       1,469        376         189        200  

Delphi benefit guarantee and other

   1,365              

UAW retiree medical plan settlement

           (25,822    

Curtailments, settlements, and other (b)

   249    (119  2,220    (15

Divestitures

   (6  (75  (2    

Curtailments, settlements, and other

       (22  1    2  
                          

Ending benefit obligation

   101,571    24,374    5,788    3,797     103,395    24,762    5,667    4,252  
                          

Change in plan assets

          

Beginning fair value of plan assets

   78,493    8,616    10,702         84,500    14,027    31      

Actual return on plan assets

   9,914    1,201    1,909         11,561    1,234    5      

Employer contributions

   31    4,287    1,528    70     4,095    777    651    164  

Plan participants’ contributions

       4    172             7    53    9  

Benefits paid

   (3,938  (714  (1,700  (70   (9,149  (1,447  (740  (173

UAW hourly retiree medical plan asset settlement

           (12,586    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

       765                 505          

Divestitures

       (59        

Settlements

       (174        

Other

       (132  6             33          
                          

Ending fair value of plan assets

   84,500    14,027    31         91,007    14,903          
                          

Ending funded status

  $(17,071 $(10,347 $(5,757 $(3,797  $(12,388 $(9,859 $(5,667 $(4,252
                          

Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet are comprised of:

     

Noncurrent asset

  $   $98   $   $  

Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet

     

Non-current asset

  $   $72   $   $  

Current liability

   (93  (337  (685  (161   (93  (332  (440  (185

Noncurrent liability

   (16,978  (10,108  (5,072  (3,636

Non-current liability

   (12,295  (9,599  (5,227  (4,067
                          

Net amount recorded

  $(17,071 $(10,347 $(5,757 $(3,797  $(12,388 $(9,859 $(5,667 $(4,252
                          

Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive Income (loss) are comprised of:

     

Net actuarial loss (gain)

  $(3,803 $833   $212   $65  

Net prior service cost (credit)

   (13  (9  (1  (89

Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensiveincome (loss)

     

Net actuarial gain (loss)

  $3,609   $(701 $(460 $(259

Net prior service credit

   10    12        85  
                          

Total recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $(3,816 $824   $211   $(24  $3,619   $(689 $(460 $(174
                          

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   Successor 
   July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009 
   U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Pension  Benefits
  U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 

Change in benefit obligations

     

Beginning benefit obligation

  $98,012   $21,392   $27,639   $3,420  

Service cost

   216    157    62    17  

Interest cost

   2,578    602    886    94  

Plan participants’ contributions

       4    172      

Amendments

   (13  (9  1    (89

Actuarial (gains) losses

   3,102    1,592    1,732    64  

Benefits paid

   (3,938  (714  (1,700  (70

Medicare Part D receipts

           84      

IUE-CWA & USW related liability transfer

           514      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

       1,469        376  

Delphi benefit guarantee and other

   1,365              

UAW retiree medical plan settlement

           (25,822    

Curtailments, settlements, and other (a)

   249    (119  2,220    (15
                 

Ending benefit obligation

   101,571    24,374    5,788    3,797  
                 

Change in plan assets

     

Beginning fair value of plan assets

   78,493    8,616    10,702      

Actual return on plan assets

   9,914    1,201    1,909      

Employer contributions

   31    4,287    1,528    70  

Plan participants’ contributions

       4    172      

Benefits paid

   (3,938  (714  (1,700  (70

UAW hourly retiree medical plan asset settlement

           (12,586    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

       765          

Other

       (132  6      
                 

Ending fair value of plan assets

   84,500    14,027    31      
                 

Ending funded status

  $(17,071 $(10,347 $(5,757 $(3,797
                 

Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet

     

Non-current asset

  $   $98   $   $  

Current liability

   (93  (337  (685  (161

Non-current liability

   (16,978  (10,108  (5,072  (3,636
                 

Net amount recorded

  $(17,071 $(10,347 $(5,757 $(3,797
                 

Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     

Net actuarial gain (loss)

  $3,803   $(833 $(212 $(65

Net prior service credit

   13    9    1    89  
                 

Total recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $3,816   $(824 $(211 $24  
                 

 

(a)Table does not include other non-U.S. employee benefit arrangements with a total PBO of $76 million at December 31, 2009.

(b)U.S. other benefits includes the $2.6 billion settlement loss resulting from the termination of the UAW hourly retiree medical plan and Mitigation Plan.

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  Predecessor 
  U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits(a)
  U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 
  January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Change in benefit obligations

        

Beginning benefit obligation

 $98,135   $85,277   $19,995   $23,753   $39,960   $59,703   $2,930   $4,310  

Service cost

  243    527    155    410    69    241    12    32  

Interest cost

  3,077    5,493    596    1,269    1,615    3,519    102    225  

Plan participants’ contributions

          8    29    169    401          

Amendments

  (8  1,218    (584  218    (705  (1,108  (482  (185

Actuarial (gains) losses

  (260  5,684    959    (965  77    (18,918  436    (443

Benefits paid

  (5,319  (8,862  (769  (1,390  (2,115  (4,759  (90  (175

Medicare Part D receipts

                  150    240          

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          856    (3,981          159    (833

Delphi obligation transfer

      2,753                2,654          

Curtailments, settlements, and other

  1,559    6,045    (76  652    8    (2,013  (15  (1
                                

Ending benefit obligation

  97,427    98,135    21,140    19,995    39,228    39,960    3,052    2,930  

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  585        252        (11,589      368      
                                

Ending benefit obligation including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  98,012    98,135    21,392    19,995    27,639    39,960    3,420    2,930  
                                

Change in plan assets

        

Beginning fair value of plan assets

  84,545    104,070    8,086    13,308    9,969    16,303          

Actual return on plan assets

  (203  (11,350  227    (2,863  444    (4,978        

Employer contributions

  57    90    529    977    1,947    3,002    90    175  

Plan participants’ contributions

          8    29    169    401          

Benefits paid

  (5,319  (8,862  (769  (1,390  (2,115  (4,759  (90  (175

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          516    (2,342                

Delphi plan asset transfer

      572                          

Other

  41    25    (197  367    (10            
                                

Ending fair value of plan assets

  79,121    84,545    8,400    8,086    10,404    9,969          

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  (628      216        298              
                                

Ending fair value of plan assets including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  78,493    84,545    8,616    8,086    10,702    9,969          
                                

Ending funded status

  (18,306  (13,590  (12,740  (11,909  (28,824  (29,991  (3,052  (2,930

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  (1,213      (36      11,887        (368    
                                

Ending funded status including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

 $(19,519 $(13,590 $(12,776 $(11,909 $(16,937 $(29,991 $(3,420 $(2,930
                                

Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet are comprised of:

        

Noncurrent assets

 $   $   $97   $109   $   $   $   $  

Current liability

  (74  (108  (339  (322  (1,809  (3,848  (147  (154

Noncurrent liability

  (19,445  (13,482  (12,534  (11,696 $(15,128  (26,143  (3,273  (2,776
                                

Net amount recorded

 $(19,519 $(13,590 $(12,776 $(11,909 $(16,937 $(29,991 $(3,420 $(2,930
                                

Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are comprised of:

        

Net actuarial loss

 $38,007   $34,940   $7,387   $6,188   $1,631   $1,651   $1,005   $569  

Net prior service cost (credit)

  1,644    2,277    (754  (170  (5,028  (5,305  (860  (519

Transition obligation

          7    7                  
                                

Total recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 $39,651   $37,217   $6,640   $6,025   $(3,397 $(3,654 $145   $50  
                                

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  (39,651      (6,640      3,397        (145    

Total recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 $   $37,217   $   $6,025   $   $(3,654 $   $50  
                                

(a)The table does not include other non-U.S. employee benefit arrangements with a total PBO of $94 million and $95 million at July 9, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

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  Predecessor 
  January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009 
  U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Pension  Benefits
  U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 

Change in benefit obligations

    

Beginning benefit obligation

 $98,135   $19,995   $39,960   $2,930  

Service cost

  243    155    69    12  

Interest cost

  3,077    596    1,615    102  

Plan participants’ contributions

      8    169      

Amendments

  (8  (584  (705  (482

Actuarial (gains) losses

  (260  959    77    436  

Benefits paid

  (5,319  (769  (2,115  (90

Medicare Part D receipts

          150      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

      856        159  

Curtailments, settlements, and other

  1,559    (76  8    (15
                

Ending benefit obligation

  97,427    21,140    39,228    3,052  

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  585    252    (11,589  368  
                

Ending benefit obligation including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  98,012    21,392    27,639    3,420  
                

Change in plan assets

    

Beginning fair value of plan assets

  84,545    8,086    9,969      

Actual return on plan assets

  (203  227    444      

Employer contributions

  57    529    1,947    90  

Plan participants’ contributions

      8    169      

Benefits paid

  (5,319  (769  (2,115  (90

Foreign currency translation adjustments

      516          

Other

  41    (197  (10    
                

Ending fair value of plan assets

  79,121    8,400    10,404      

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  (628  216    298      
                

Ending fair value of plan assets including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  78,493    8,616    10,702      
                

Ending funded status

  (18,306  (12,740  (28,824  (3,052

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  (1,213  (36  11,887    (368
                

Ending funded status including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

 $(19,519 $(12,776 $(16,937 $(3,420
                

Amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet

    

Non-current assets

 $   $97   $   $  

Current liability

  (74  (339  (1,809  (147

Non-current liability

  (19,445  (12,534  (15,128  (3,273
                

Net amount recorded

 $(19,519 $(12,776 $(16,937 $(3,420
                

Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    

Net actuarial loss

 $(38,007 $(7,387 $(1,631 $(1,005

Net prior service credit (cost)

  (1,644  754    5,028    860  

Transition obligation

      (7        
                

Total recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  (39,651  (6,640  3,397    (145

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  39,651    6,640    (3,397  145  
                

Total recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 $   $   $   $  
                

In the period July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 20092010 we experienced actual return on plan assets on our U.S. pension plan assets of $9.9$11.6 billion compared to expected returns of $3.0$6.6 billion that were recognized as a component of our net pension expense during this period.expense. As a result of the U.S. hourly and salaried defined benefit pension plan interim remeasurements,remeasurement, a portion of the effect of the actual plan asset gains was recognized in the market-related value of plan assets during the remainder of the period subsequent to the interim remeasurements.remeasurement. The market related

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value of plan assets used in the calculation of expected return on pension plan assets at December 31, 20092010 is $2.8$4.1 billion lower than the actual fair value of plan assets for U.S. pension plans and $294$319 million lower than the actual fair value of plan assets for non-U.S. pension plans. Therefore, the effect of the improvement in the financial markets will not be fully affectreflected in net pension expense in the year ended 2010.ending December 31, 2011. Refer to Note 4 for additional information on our use of the market-related value of plan assets methodology utilized.accounting policy.

The following table summarizes the total accumulated benefit obligations (ABO), the ABO and fair value of plan assets for defined benefit pension plans with ABO in excess of plan assets, and the PBO and fair value of plan assets for defined benefit pension plans with PBO in excess of plan assets (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor     Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31, 2009     December 31, 2008  December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 
  U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans     U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans 

ABO

  $101,397  $23,615    $98,003  $19,547  $103,110    $24,371    $101,397    $23,615  

Plans with ABO in excess of plan assets

                  

ABO

  $101,397  $22,708    $98,003  $19,229  $103,090    $23,519    $101,397    $22,708  

Fair value of plan assets

  $84,500  $12,721    $84,545  $7,648  $90,983    $13,959    $84,500    $12,721  

Plans with PBO in excess of plan assets

                  

PBO

  $101,571  $23,453    $98,135  $19,664  $103,375    $24,350    $101,571    $23,453  

Fair value of plan assets

  $84,500  $13,008    $84,545  $7,649  $90,983    $14,419    $84,500    $13,008  

The following tables summarize the components of net periodic pension and OPEB expense from continuing operations along with the assumptions used to determine benefit obligations (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 U.S.
Other Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
   Year Ended December 31, 2010 
  July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009   U.S. Plans
Pension  Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Pension  Benefits
 U.S. Plans
Other  Benefits
   Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 

Components of expense

           

Service cost (a)

  $254   $157   $62   $17    $548   $386   $21    $32  

Interest cost

   2,578    602    886    94     5,275    1,187    288     200  

Expected return on plan assets

   (3,047  (438  (432       (6,611  (987         

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

               (1   (1  (1  3     (9

Recognition of net actuarial loss

       21           

Curtailments, settlements, and other losses

   249    9    2,580             60           
                           

Net periodic pension and OPEB expense

  $34   $330   $3,096   $110  

Net periodic pension and OPEB (income) expense

  $(789 $666   $312    $223  
                           

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31 (b)

     

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31

      

Discount rate

   5.52%    5.31%    5.57%    5.22%     4.96%    5.09%    5.07%     4.97%  

Rate of compensation increase

   3.94%    3.27%    1.48%    4.45%     3.96%    3.25%    1.41%     4.33%  

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net expense for period ended December 31 (c)

     

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net expense for the year ended December 31 (b)

      

Discount rate

   5.63%    5.82%    6.81%    5.47%     5.36%    5.19%    5.57%     5.22%  

Expected return on plan assets

   8.50%    7.97%    8.50%         8.48%    7.42%    8.50%       

Rate of compensation increase

   3.94%    3.23%    1.48%    4.45%     3.94%    3.25%    1.48%     4.45%  

 

(a)U. S.U.S. pension plan service cost includes plan administrative expenses of $97 million.

(b)Determined at the beginning of the period and updated for remeasurements.

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   Successor 
   July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009 
   U.S. Plans
Pension  Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Pension  Benefits
  U.S. Plans
Other  Benefits
  Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 

Components of expense

     

Service cost (a)

  $254   $157   $62   $17  

Interest cost

   2,578    602    886    94  

Expected return on plan assets

   (3,047  (438  (432    

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

               (1

Curtailments, settlements, and other losses

   249    9    2,580      
                 

Net periodic pension and OPEB expense

  $34   $330   $3,096   $110  
                 

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31

     

Discount rate

   5.52%    5.31%    5.57%    5.22%  

Rate of compensation increase

   3.94%    3.27%    1.48%    4.45%  

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net expense for the year ended December 31(b)

     

Discount rate

   5.63%    5.82%    6.81%    5.47%  

Expected return on plan assets

   8.50%    7.97%    8.50%      

Rate of compensation increase

   3.94%    3.23%    1.48%    4.45%  

(a)U.S. pension plan service cost includes plan administrative expenses of $38 million.

 

(b)Determined at the end of the period.

(c)Determined at the beginning of the period and updated for remeasurements. Appropriate discount rates were used to measure the effects of curtailments and plan amendments on various plans.

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 Predecessor  Predecessor 
 U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 Non-U.S.
Other Benefits
  U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Pension Benefits
 U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 Non-U.S. Plans
Other Benefits
 
 January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2008
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2007
 January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2008
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2007
 January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2008
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2007
 January 1,
2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2008
 Year
Ended
December 31,
2007
  January 1, 2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 January 1, 2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 January 1, 2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 January 1, 2009
Through
July 9,

2009
 Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Components of expense

                    

Service cost

 $243   $527   $627   $155   $410   $486   $69   $241   $370   $12   $32   $45   $243   $527   $155   $410   $69   $241   $12   $32  

Interest cost

  3,077    5,493    4,931    596    1,269    1,143    1,615    3,519    3,609    102    225    199    3,077    5,493    596    1,269    1,615    3,519    102    225  

Expected return on plan assets

  (3,810  (8,043  (7,983  (364  (969  (984  (444  (1,281  (1,400              (3,810  (8,043  (364  (969  (444  (1,281        

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

  429    1,077    2,167    (12  407    32    (1,051  (1,918  (1,830  (63  (86  (86  429    1,077    (12  407    (1,051  (1,918  (63  (86

Amortization of transition obligation

              2    6    8                                    2    6                  

Recognized net actuarial loss

  715    317    764    193    275    407    32    508    1,352    23    110    122    715    317    193    275    32    508    23    110  

Curtailments, settlements, and other losses (gains)

  1,720    3,823    75    97    270    156    21    (3,476  (213  (123  11    (17  1,720    3,823    97    270    21    (3,476  (123  11  

Divestiture of Allison (a)

       ��  (30                      211              
                                                            

Net periodic pension and OPEB (income) expense

 $2,374   $3,194   $551   $667   $1,668   $1,248   $242   $(2,407 $2,099   $(49 $292   $263   $2,374   $3,194   $667   $1,668   $242   $(2,407 $(49 $292  
                                                            

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at period end (b)

            

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at period end

        

Discount rate

  5.86%    6.27%    6.35%    5.82%    6.22%    5.72%    6.86%    8.25%    6.35%    5.47%    7.00%    5.75%    5.86%    6.27%    5.82%    6.22%    6.86%    8.25%    5.47%    7.00%  

Rate of compensation increase

  3.94%    5.00%    5.25%    3.23%    3.59%    3.60%    1.48%    2.10%    3.30%    4.45%    4.45%    4.00%    3.94%    5.00%    3.23%    3.59%    1.48%    2.10%    4.45%    4.45%  

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net expense for the period (c)

            

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net expense for the period (a)

        

Discount rate

  6.27%    6.56%    5.97%    6.23%    5.77%    4.97%    8.11%    7.02%    5.90%    6.77%    5.90%    5.00%    6.27%    6.56%    6.23%    5.77%    8.11%    7.02%    6.77%    5.90%  

Expected return on plan assets

  8.50%    8.50%    8.50%    7.74%    7.78%    7.85%    8.50%    8.40%    8.40%                8.50%    8.50%    7.74%    7.78%    8.50%    8.40%          

Rate of compensation increase

  5.00%    5.00%    5.00%    3.08%    3.59%    3.46%    1.87%    3.30%    4.60%    4.45%    4.00%    4.00%    5.00%    5.00%    3.08%    3.59%    1.87%    3.30%    4.45%    4.00%  

 

(a)As a result of the Allison divestiture, Old GM recorded an adjustment to the unamortized prior service cost of the U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan and U.S. salaried defined benefit pension plan of $18 million and the U.S. hourly and salaried OPEB plans of $223 million in the year ended 2007. Those adjustments were included in the determination of the gain recognized on the sale of Allison. The net periodic pension and OPEB benefit expenses related to Allison were reported as a component of discontinued operations. All such amounts related to Allison are reflected in the table above, and the effects of those amounts are shown as an adjustment to arrive at net periodic pension and OPEB (income) expense from continuing operations.

(b)Determined at the end of the period.

(c)Determined at the beginning of the period and updated for remeasurements. Appropriate discount rates were used to measure the effects of curtailments and plan amendments on various plans.

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The following table summarizes estimated amounts to be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost in the year ended 2010 based on December 31, 2009 plan measurements (dollars in millions):

 

   U.S.
Pension Plans
  Non-U.S.
Pension Plans
  U.S. Other
Benefit Plans
  Non-U.S.
Other
Benefit Plans
 

Amortization of prior service credit

  $(1 $(1 $  $(1

Amortization of net actuarial loss

       9         
                 
  $(1 $8   $  $(1
                 

Assumptions

Healthcare Trend Rate

As a result of modifications made to healthcare plans in connection with the 363 Sale, there are no significant uncapped U.S. healthcare plans remaining, therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate does not have a significant effect on our U.S. plans.

   Successor     Predecessor
   December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008

Assumed Healthcare Trend Rates

  U.S. Plans(a)  Non U.S. Plans(b)     U.S. Plans  Non U.S. Plans

Initial healthcare cost trend rate

  —%  5.4%    8.0%  5.5%

Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate

  —%  3.3%    5.0%  3.3%

Number of years to ultimate trend rate

    8    6  8

   Successor 
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 
Assumed Healthcare Trend Rates  Non-U.S. Plans(a)   Non-U.S. Plans 

Initial healthcare cost trend rate

   5.6%     5.4%  

Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate

   3.4%     3.3%  

Number of years to ultimate trend rate

   8     8  

 

(a)As a result of modifications made to healthcare plans in connection with the 363 Sale, there are no significant uncapped U.S. healthcare plans remaining at December 31, 2009 and, therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate does not have a significant effect on our U.S. plans.

(b)The implementation of the HCT in Canada is anticipated in the near future, whichand will significantly reduce our exposure to changes in the healthcare cost trend rate.

Healthcare trend rate assumptions are determined for inclusion in healthcare OPEB valuation at each remeasurement. The healthcare trend rates are developed using historical cash expenditures and near-term outlook for retiree healthcare. This information is supplemented with information gathered from actuarial based models, information obtained from healthcare providers and known significant events.

The effect of aggregate healthcare trend rates does not include healthcare trend data subsequent to December 31, 2009 associated with the UAW hourly retiree medical plan due to the December 31, 2009 Implementation Date of the New VEBA as the plan is now settled.

The following table summarizes the effect of a one-percentage point change in the assumed healthcare trend rates:rates (dollars in millions):

 

U.S. Plans(a)Non-U.S. Plans(b)

Change in Assumption

Effect on 2010
Aggregate Service
and Interest Cost
Effect on
December 31, 2009
APBO
Effect on 2010
Aggregate Service
and Interest Cost
Effect on
December 31, 2009
APBO

One percentage point increase

+$14 million+$413 million

One percentage point decrease

-$11 million-$331 million
   Successor 
   Non-U.S. Plans (a) 
Change in Assumption  Effect on 2011
Aggregate  Service
and Interest Cost
   Effect on
December 31, 2010
APBO
 

One percentage point increase

   +$31     +$491  

One percentage point decrease

   -$25     -$392  

 

(a)As a result of modifications made to healthcare plans in connection with the 363 Sale, there are no significant uncapped U.S. healthcare plans remaining at December 31, 2009 and, therefore, the healthcare cost trend rate does not have a significant effect in the U.S.

(b)The implementation of the HCT in Canada is anticipated in the near future, whichand will significantly reduce our exposure to changes in the healthcare cost trend rate.

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Investment Strategies and Long-Term Rate of Return

Detailed periodic studies conducted by outside actuaries and an internal asset management group, consisting of an analysis of capital market assumptions and employing Monte-Carlo simulations, are used to determine the long-term strategic mix among asset classes, risk mitigation strategies, and the expected return on asset assumptions for U.S. pension plans. The U.S. study includes a review of alternative asset allocation and risk mitigation strategies, anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes, risks evaluated using standard deviation techniques and correlations among the asset classes that comprise the plans’ asset mix. Similar studies are performed for the significant non-U.S. pension plans with the assistance of outside actuaries and asset managers. While the studies incorporate data from recent fund performance and historical returns, the expected return on plan asset assumptions are determined based on long-term, prospective rates of return.

The strategic asset mix and risk mitigation strategies for the U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans are tailored specifically for each plan. Individual plans have distinct liabilities, liquidity needs, and regulatory requirements. Consequently, there are different investment policies set by individual plan fiduciaries. Although investment policies and risk mitigation strategies may differ among certain U.S. and non-U.S. pension and OPEB plans, each investment strategy is considered to be optimal in the context of the specific factors affecting each plan.

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In setting a new strategic asset mix, consideration is given to the likelihood that the selected mix will effectively fund the projected pension plan liabilities, while aligning with the risk tolerance of the plans’ fiduciaries. The strategic asset mix for U.S. defined benefit pension plans is intended to reduce exposure to equity market risks, to utilize asset classes which reduce volatility and to utilize asset classes where active management has historically generated excess returns above market returns. Therefore,

In December 2010 an analysis of the expected long-term return assumption has been developed with the expectation that we will achieve excess returns above market returns through active management. The results of an asset and liability study approved byinvestment policy was completed for the U.S. pension plans which reduced the expected return on assets to 8.0% from 8.5% at December 31, 2009. The decrease in expected return on assets is primarily related to lower bond yields and updated assumptions for equities and equity-like asset classes. This analysis included a study of capital market assumptions and the selection of a policy portfolio that is optimal in the context of the plans’ fiduciaries in May 2009 confirmedobjectives. The selected portfolio is composed of a number of asset classes with favorable return characteristics including: a significant allocation to debt securities with credit exposure, some of which have expected returns that theare similar to that of equities, significant exposures to private market securities (equity, debt, and real estate) and absolute return strategies (i.e., hedge fund strategies with low exposure to market risks). The expected long-term annual rate of return assumption of 8.5%is enhanced by these diversified strategies and is consistent with the long-term historical return for the U.S. defined benefit plans continued to be appropriate.plans.

The expected return on plan asset assumptions used in determining pension expense for non-U.S. pension plans is determined in a similar manner to the U.S. plans, and the rate of 7.42% for the year ended December 31, 2010 is a weighted-average of all of the funded non-U.S. plans.

Target Allocation Percentages

Minor changes were made to the U.S. target allocation percentages by asset category as a result of the asset and liability study that was approved in December 2010.

An asset and liability study conducted of the U.S.Canadian plans’ target allocation percentages was approved by GMCL’s Board of Directors and became effective in May 2009. No significantJuly 2010. Significant changes were made to the target allocation percentages by asset category as a result of this study. However, dueThe study was generated following a contribution to the partial eliminationCanadian plans in September 2009 of CAD $4.0 billion which improved the derivative overlay forfunded position. A less aggressive asset mix was implemented to preserve this position by shifting the absolutetarget allocation away from return strategies with the May 2009 study, the absolute return strategies no longer provided bond or bond-like exposures. Therefore they were reclassified from debt securities to the other asset category resulting inseeking equity type assets toward a 15 percentage point shift between asset categories. This change does not reflect a change in investment policy.liability hedging strategy that utilizes more fixed income assets.

The following table summarizes the target allocations by asset category for U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and U.S. OPEB plans:

 

  Successor 
  Successor    Predecessor  December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans   U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans 

Asset Categories

  U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans  U.S. OPEB(c)    U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans  U.S. OPEB        

Equity securities

  28.0%  64.0%  —%   28.0%  60.0%  53.0%   29.0%     36.0%     28.0%     64.0%  

Debt securities (a)

  42.0%  24.0%  —%   57.0%  24.0%  25.0%

Debt securities

   41.0%     48.0%     42.0%     24.0%  

Real estate

  9.0%  9.0%  —%   9.0%  12.0%  4.5%   8.0%     9.0%     9.0%     9.0%  

Other (b)

  21.0%  3.0%  —%   6.0%  4.0%  17.5%

Other (a)

   22.0%     7.0%     21.0%     3.0%  
                                   

Total

  100.0%  100.0%  —%   100.0%  100.0%  100.0%   100.0%     100.0%     100.0%     100.0%  
                                   

(a)Includes private equity and absolute return strategies.

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(a)Includes absolute return strategies at December 31, 2008.

(b)Includes private equity at December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009 and absolute return strategies at December 31, 2009.

(c)There are no significant U.S. OPEB assets at December 31, 2009 following the settlement of the UAW hourly retiree medical plan.

Pension Plan Assets and Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizestables summarize the fair value of defined benefit pension plan assets by asset categoryclass (dollars in millions):

 

 Successor   Successor 
 Fair Value Measurements of U.S. Plan Assets
at December 31, 2009
 Fair Value Measurements of Non-U.S.
Plan Assets at December 31, 2009
 Total U.S.
and Non-
U.S. Plan
Assets
   Fair Value Measurements of U.S. Plan Assets
at December 31, 2010
 Fair Value Measurements of Non-U.S.
Plan Assets at December 31, 2010
   
   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total U.S.  
Plan Assets
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Non-U.S.
Plan Assets
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total U.S.
Plan  Assets
 Level 1   Level 2 Level 3   Total
Non-U.S.
Plan Assets
 Total
U.S.

and Non-
U.S. Plan
Assets
 

Direct investments:

         

Assets

               

Direct investments

               

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments

 $ $ $ $   $137 $463 $ $600 $600    $ —    $    $ —    $   $    $620   $    $620   $620  

Common and preferred stock

            3,002  56    3,058  3,058  

Common and preferred stocks

                      2,781     13         2,794    2,794  

Government and agency debt securities (a)

            93  4,136  65  4,294  4,294                             3,410    4     3,414    3,414  

Corporate debt securities (b)

            2  483  109  594  594                             1,964    41     2,005    2,005  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

              62  7  69  69                             44         44    44  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

              42  16  58  58                             86         86    86  

Private equity and debt investments

                110  110  110                                 169     169    169  

Real estate assets (c)

            14    825  839  839  

Derivatives (d)

              23    23  23  

Real estate assets

                               926     926    926  

Derivatives

                           75         75    75  
                                                     

Total direct investments

            3,248  5,265  1,132  9,645  9,645                        2,781     6,212    1,140     10,133    10,133  
                                 

Investment funds:

         

Investment funds

               

Cash equivalent funds

            19  4    23  23                             97         97    97  

Equity funds

    14,495    14,495    1  2,575  75  2,651  17,146          12,395          12,395    2     2,001    200     2,203    14,598  

High quality fixed income funds

    9,643    9,643      1,012    1,012  10,655  

High yield fixed income funds

      4,221  4,221            4,221  

Blended funds (e)

    71    71      18    18  89  

Fixed income funds

        9,339          9,339         1,085         1,085    10,424  

Multi-strategy funds

        2,544          2,544         34         34    2,578  

Real estate funds

    916    916      35  217  252  1,168                        11     39    337     387    387  

Other funds (f)

    2,266    2,266      8  95  103  2,369  

Other investment funds (c)

                               432     432    432  
                                                     

Total investment funds

    27,391  4,221  31,612    20  3,652  387  4,059  35,671          24,278          24,278    13     3,256    969     4,238    28,516  

Other

              206    206  206                             104    281     385    385  
                                                     

Assets before Investment Trusts

 $ $27,391 $4,221  31,612   $3,268 $9,123 $1,519  13,910  45,522  

Total assets before Investment Trusts

        24,278          24,278    2,794     9,572    2,390     14,756    39,034  
                                                

Investment Trusts (g)

     53,043         53,043  

Liabilities

               

Derivatives

                           (52       (52  (52
                                               

Total assets

     84,655       13,910  98,565  

Total liabilities before Investment Trusts

                           (52       (52  (52
                                          

Other plan assets and liabilities (h)

     (155     117  (38

Net assets before Investment Trusts

  $    $24,278    $     24,278   $2,794    $9,520   $2,390     14,704    38,982  
                               

Investment Trusts (d)

         66,918             66,918  
                     

Total net assets and Investment Trusts

         91,196         14,704    105,900  
               

Other plan assets and liabilities (e)

         (189       199    10  
                                   

Net plan assets

    $84,500      $14,027 $98,527          $91,007        $14,903   $105,910  
                                   

 

(a)Includes U.S. and sovereign government and agency issues; excludes mortgage and asset-backed securitiessecurities.

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(b)Includes bank debt obligations.

 

(c)Includes public and private real estate investment trusts.

(d)Includes net futures, forwards, options, swaps, rights, and warrants.

(e)Primarily investments in blended equity and fixed income fund-of-funds.

(f)Primarily investments in alternative investment funds.

 

(g)(d)Refer to the subsequent discussion of Investment Trusts for the leveling of the underlying assets of the Investment Trusts.

 

(h)(e)PrimarilyCash held by the plans, net of amounts payable for investment manager fees, custody fees and other expenses paid directly by the plans.expenses.

The following tables summarize the activity for U.S. plan assets classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy (dollars in millions):

   Successor
   Level 3 U.S. Plan Asset Activity
   Balance at
July 10, 2009
  Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
December 31, 2009

High yield fixed income funds

  $5,488  $910  $158  $(2,335 $  $4,221
                        
   Predecessor
   Level 3 U.S. Plan Asset Activity
   Balance at
January 1, 2009
  Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
July 9, 2009

High yield fixed income funds

  $4,508  $998  $7  $(25 $  $5,488
                        

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   Successor 
   Fair Value Measurements of U.S. Plan Assets
at December 31, 2009
  Fair Value Measurements of Non-U.S.
Plan Assets at December 31, 2009
    
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total U.S.
Plan  Assets
  Level 1   Level 2  Level 3   Total
Non-U.S.
Plan Assets
  Total U.S.
and Non-
U.S. Plan
Assets
 

Assets

               

Direct investments

               

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments

  $    $    $    $   $137    $463   $    $600   $600  

Common and preferred stocks

                      3,002     56         3,058    3,058  

Government and agency debt securities (a)

                      93     4,136    65     4,294    4,294  

Corporate debt securities (b)

                      2     483    109     594    594  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

                           62    7     69    69  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

                           42    16     58    58  

Private equity and debt investments

                               110     110    110  

Real estate assets

                      14         825     839    839  

Derivatives

                           66         66    66  
                                          

Total direct investments

                      3,248     5,308    1,132     9,688    9,688  
                                          

Investment funds

               

Cash equivalent funds

                      19     4         23    23  

Equity funds

        14,495          14,495    1     2,575    75     2,651    17,146  

Fixed income funds

        9,643     4,221     13,864         1,012         1,012    14,876  

Multi-strategy funds

        2,337          2,337         18         18    2,355  

Real estate funds

        916          916         35    217     252    1,168  

Other investment funds (c)

                           8    95     103    103  
                                          

Total investment funds

        27,391     4,221     31,612    20     3,652    387     4,059    35,671  

Other

                           206         206    206  
                                          

Total assets before Investment Trusts

        27,391     4,221     31,612    3,268     9,166    1,519     13,953    45,565  
                                          

Liabilities

               

Derivatives

                           (43       (43  (43
                                          

Total liabilities before Investment Trusts

                           (43       (43  (43
                                          

Net assets before Investment Trusts

  $    $27,391    $4,221     31,612   $3,268    $9,123   $1,519     13,910    45,522  
                                 

Investment Trusts (d)

         53,043             53,043  
                        

Total net assets and Investment Trusts

         84,655         13,910    98,565  
               

Other plan assets and liabilities (e)

         (155       117    (38
                        

Net plan assets

        $84,500        $14,027   $98,527  
                        

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(a)Includes U.S. and sovereign government and agency issues; excludes mortgage and asset-backed securities.

(b)Includes bank debt obligations.

(c)Primarily investments in alternative investment funds.

(d)Refer to the subsequent discussion of Investment Trusts for the leveling of the underlying assets of the Investment Trusts.

(e)Cash held by the plans, net of amounts payable for investment manager fees, custody fees and other expenses.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities owned by the non-U.S. plans by underlying risk (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
    December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Derivative assets

   

Foreign currency contracts

  $56   $66  

Equity contracts

   19      
         

Total derivative assets

   75    66  
         

Derivative liabilities

   

Foreign currency contracts

   (45  (43

Equity contracts

   (7    
         

Total derivative liabilities

   (52  (43
         

Total net derivative assets

  $23   $23  
         

The following tables summarize the activity for U.S. plan assets classified in Level 3, other than assets held in Investment Trusts (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Year Ended December 31, 2010 
   Balance at
January 1, 2010
   Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
   Net Realized
Gains  (Losses)
   Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
   Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
December 31,
2010
 

Fixed income funds

  $4,221    $    $    $    $(4,221 $  
   Successor 
   July 10 Through December 31, 2009 
   Balance at
July 10,  2009
   Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
   Net Realized
Gains  (Losses)
   Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
   Balance at
December 31,
2009
 

Fixed income funds

  $5,488    $910    $158    $(2,335 $    $4,221  
   Predecessor 
   January 1 Through July 9, 2009 
   Balance at
January 1, 2009
   Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
   Net Realized
Gains  (Losses)
   Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
   Balance at
July 9,  2009
 

Fixed income funds

  $4,508    $998    $7    $(25 $    $5,488  

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The following tables summarize the activity for non-U.S. plan assets classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor
  Level 3 Non-U.S. Plan Asset Activity
  Balance at
July 10, 2009
 Net
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net
Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)

Level 3
  Exchange
Rate
Movements
  Balance at
December 31, 2009

Direct investments:

       

Government and agency debt securities

 $8 $(1 $   $60   $(3 $1   $65

Corporate debt securities

  17  6    1    37    43    5    109

Agency mortgage and asset- backed securities

  6              1        7

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

  10  19    (6  (11  3    1    16

Private equity and debt investments

  149  (1      (52      14    110

Real estate assets

  785  (52      11        81    825
                          

Total direct investments

  975  (29  (5  45    44    102    1,132

Investment funds:

       

Equity funds

  27  12    (9  43    (2  4    75

Real estate funds

  199  25    (2  (4      (1  217

Other investment funds

  107  3    1    (16          95
                          

Total investment funds

  333  40    (10  23    (2  3    387
                          

Total non-U.S. plan assets

 $1,308 $11   $(15 $68   $42   $105   $1,519
                          
  Predecessor
  Level 3 Non-U.S. Plan Asset Activity
  Balance at
January 1, 2009
 Net
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net
Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)

Level 3
  Exchange
Rate
Movements
  Balance at
July 9, 2009

Direct investments:

       

Government and agency debt securities

 $ $   $   $4   $4   $   $8

Corporate debt securities

  16      2    (2      1    17

Agency mortgage and asset- backed securities

  6                      6

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

  1  (3      (2  14        10

Private equity and debt investments

  163  (33      11        8    149

Real estate assets

  831  (99      12        41    785
                          

Total direct investments

  1,017  (135  2    23    18    50    975

Investment funds:

       

Equity funds

  33  2    (1  10    (19  2    27

Real estate funds

  206  (21  (3  (3      20    199

Other investment funds

  94  2        1        10    107
                          

Total investment funds

  333  (17  (4  8    (19  32    333
                          

Total non-U.S. plan assets

 $1,350 $(152 $(2 $31   $(1 $82   $1,308
                          

   Successor 
   Year Ended December 31, 2010 
   Balance at
January 1,
2010
   Net
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net
Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers
into (out  of)
Level 3
  Exchange
Rate
Movements
  Balance at
December 31,
2010
 

Direct investments

         

Government and agency debt securities

  $65    $1   $(3 $(13 $(46 $   $4  

Corporate debt securities

   109     2        (35  (38  3    41  

Agency mortgage and asset- backed securities

   7                 (7        

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   16     10    (11  (5  (10        

Private equity and debt investments

   110     15        36        8    169  

Real estate assets

   825     29    1    22    7    42    926  
                              

Total direct investments

   1,132     57    (13  5    (94  53    1,140  
                              

Investment funds

         

Equity funds

   75     30    2    (72  155    10    200  

Real estate funds

   217     28    (1  101        (8  337  

Other investment funds

   95     44        68    212    13    432  
                              

Total investment funds

   387     102    1    97    367    15    969  
                              

Other investments

        17        (9  253    20    281  
                              

Total non-U.S. plan assets

  $1,519    $176   $(12 $93   $526   $88   $2,390  
                              
   Successor 
   July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009 
   Balance at
July 10,  2009
   Net
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net
Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers
into (out  of)
Level 3
  Exchange
Rate
Movements
  Balance at
December 31,
2009
 

Direct investments

         

Government and agency debt securities

  $8    $(1 $   $60   $(3 $1   $65  

Corporate debt securities

   17     6    1    37    43    5    109  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   6                 1        7  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   10     19    (6  (11  3    1    16  

Private equity and debt investments

   149     (1      (52      14    110  

Real estate assets

   785     (52      11        81    825  
                              

Total direct investments

   975     (29  (5  45    44    102    1,132  
                              

Investment funds

         

Equity funds

   27     12    (9  43    (2  4    75  

Real estate funds

   199     25    (2  (4      (1  217  

Other investment funds

   107     3    1    (16          95  
                              

Total investment funds

   333     40    (10  23    (2  3    387  
                              

Total non-U.S. plan assets

  $1,308    $11   $(15 $68   $42   $105   $1,519  
                              

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   Predecessor 
   January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009 
   Balance at
January 1, 2009
   Net
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net
Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers
into (out  of)
Level 3
  Exchange
Rate
Movements
   Balance at
July  9,
2009
 

Direct investments

          

Government and agency debt securities

  $    $   $   $4   $4   $    $8  

Corporate debt securities

   16         2    (2      1     17  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   6                          6  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   1     (3      (2  14         10  

Private equity and debt investments

   163     (33      11        8     149  

Real estate assets

   831     (99      12        41     785  
                               

Total direct investments

   1,017     (135  2    23    18    50     975  
                               

Investment funds

          

Equity funds

   33     2    (1  10    (19  2     27  

Real estate funds

   206     (21  (3  (3      20     199  

Other investment funds

   94     2        1        10     107  
                               

Total investment funds

   333     (17  (4  8    (19  32     333  
                               

Total non-U.S. plan assets

  $1,350    $(152 $(2 $31   $(1 $82    $1,308  
                               

Transfers In and/or Out of Level 3

In the year ended December 31, 2010, fixed income funds of $4.2 billion within the U.S. plan assets were transferred out of Level 3 to Level 2. This resulted from management’s ability to validate certain liquidity and redemption restrictions that permit the plans to redeem their interest in these investment funds in the near-term (generally within 90 days) at NAV.

There were no significant transfers in and/or out of Level 3 within the non-U.S. plan assets.

Fund Investment Strategies

A significant portion of the defined benefit pension plan assets, as previously discussed, are invested in a variety of investment funds. The following information describes the significant investment strategies of those funds.

Cash equivalent funds typically seek a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. In furtherance of these investment objectives, theasset class includes funds that primarily invest primarily in short-term, high quality securities including U.S. government securities, U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of the U.S. and foreign depository institutions, commercial paper, corporate bonds and asset-backed securities. The funds seek to be fully invested and to achieve the objectives by using fundamental security valuation methodologies and quantitative investment models.

Equity funds typically seek long-term growth through capital appreciation and current incomeasset class includes funds that primarily through investments in companies that are believed by the investment manager to be attractively priced relative to fundamental characteristics such as earnings, book value or cash flow. The funds invest primarily in U.S. equities but may also have exposure toas well as equity securities issued by companies incorporated, listed or domiciled in developed and/or emerging markets countries. Certain fund managers may attempt to profit from security mispricing in equity markets. TheEquity long/short managers typically construct portfolios consisting of long and short positions, which may be determined by a variety of techniques including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis. Index funds, seekexchange traded funds and derivatives may be used for hedging purposes to be fully investedlimit exposure to various risk factors.

Fixed income funds asset class includes investments in high quality and achieve their objectives by using fundamental security valuation methodologies and quantitative models.

high yield funds as well as in credit arbitrage funds. High quality fixed income funds typically seek a high level of current income that is consistent with reasonable risk and moderate capital appreciation, primarily through investments in U.S. high quality fixed income securities. In furtherance of these investment objectives, the funds invest primarily in U.S. government securities, investment-grade corporate bonds, mortgages and asset-backed securities. The funds seek to be fully invested and achieve their objectives by using fundamental security valuation methodologies and quantitative models.

High yield fixed income funds typically seek a high level of current income and capital appreciation primarily through investments in U.S. high yield fixed income securities. The funds invest primarily in U.S. high yield fixed income securities issued by corporations which are rated below investment grade by one or more nationally recognized rating agencies, are unrated but are believed by the investment manager to have similar risk characteristics or are rated investment grade or higher but are priced at yields comparable to

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securities rated below investment grade and believed to have similar risk characteristics. TheCredit arbitrage funds typically invest in a variety of credit and credit-related instruments that allow fund managers to profit from mispricing of these credit instruments. Certain derivatives may be used for hedging purposes by some fixed income fund managers to limit exposure to various risk factors.

Funds of hedge funds asset class includes funds that primarily invest in a portfolio of alternative investment funds. Funds of hedge fund managers typically seek to be fully invested and achieve their objectives by using fundamental security valuation methodologiesallocating capital across a broad array of alternative investment funds and/or investment managers.

Global macro funds asset class includes funds that primarily enter into leveraged transactions utilizing a variety of equity, fixed income and quantitative models.

Blended funds typically seek long-term growth through capital appreciationderivative instruments to benefit from anticipated price movements of stock, interest rates, foreign exchange currencies, and current income primarily through investmentsphysical commodities markets while minimizing downside risk. Global macro managers employ a global approach and may invest in a variety of markets to participate in expected market movements.

Multi-strategy funds asset class includes funds that invest in broadly diversified portfolioportfolios of stocksequity, fixed income and bonds. Thederivative instruments. Certain funds investmay also employ multiple alternative investment strategies, in other investment funds pursuant to an asset allocation strategy thatcombination, such as global macro, event-driven (which seeks to provide diversification across a rangeprofit from opportunities created by significant transactional events such as spin-offs, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy reorganizations, recapitalizations and share buybacks), and relative value (which seeks to take advantage of asset classes. The asset classes of the funds may include U.S. large cap stocks, U.S. small cap stocks, international stocks, emerging markets stocks, U.S. high quality bonds, U.S. high yield bondspricing discrepancies between instruments including equities, debt, options and cash. The funds seek to be fully invested and achieve their objectives by using fundamental security valuation methodologies and quantitative models.futures).

Real estate funds typically seek long-term growth of capital and current incomeasset class includes funds that is above average relative to public equity funds. The fundsprimarily invest primarily in the equity-oriented securities of companiesentities which are principally engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development, financing, sale and/or management of income-producing real estate properties, both commercial and residential. TheThese funds seekstypically seek long-term growth of capital and current income that is above average relative to achieve their objective by selecting securities based on an analysis of factors affecting the performance of real estate investments such as local market conditions, asset quality and management expertise, and an assessment of value based on fundamental security valuation methodologies and other real estate valuation metrics.public equity funds.

The plans also have limited exposure to alternativeOther investment funds withgenerally consist of funds that employ broad-ranging strategies and styles. Typically, theThe objective of such funds is to deliver returns having relatively low volatility and correlation to movements in major equity and bond markets. Fund strategiesFunds in this category typically include private equity, venture capital, commodities, hedged,employ single strategies such as event-driven or absolute return strategies.

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relative value.

Investment Trusts

A significant portion of the U.S. hourly and salaried pension plan assets are invested through a series of group trusts (Investment Trusts) which permit the commingling of assets from more than one employer. The group trust structure permitted the formation of a series of group trust investment accounts. Each group trust has a beneficial interest in the assets of the underlying investment accounts which are invested to achieve an investment strategy based on the desired plan asset targeted allocations. For purposes of fair value measurement, each plan’s interests in the group trusts are classified as a plan asset.

A plan’s interest in an Investment Trust is determined based on the Investment Trust’s beneficial interest in the underlying net assets. Beneficial interests in the individual Investment Trusts owned by the plans arewere 99.0% and 97.4% on a combined basis at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

The following table summarizes the U.S. plans’ interest in certain net assets of the Investment Trusts (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  December 31,
2009
   December 31, 2010 December 31, 2009 

U.S. pension plans’ funded beneficial interest

  $53,043    $66,918   $53,043  

OPEB 401(h) plans’ funded beneficial interest

   3         3  

Interests held in trusts by plans of other employers

   1,403     646    969  
           

Total fair value of underlying assets of Investment Trusts

   54,449     67,564    54,015  

Assets of Investment Trusts not subject to leveling:

  

Less:

   

Cash

   (3,022   (2,828  (3,022

Net non-security assets

   (323

Net non-security (assets) liabilities

   126    (323
           

Total net assets of the Investment Trusts subject to leveling

  $51,104  

Net assets of the Investment Trusts

  $64,862   $50,670  
           

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The following table summarizestables summarize the fair value of the individual investmentsunderlying net assets by asset class held by the investment accounts owned by the Investment Trusts (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  Fair Value Measurements of Investment
Trust Underlying Assets

at December 31, 2009(a)
   Fair Value Measurements of Investment
Trust Underlying Assets

at December 31, 2010 (a)
 
  Level 1  Level 2 Level 3  Total   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 

Assets

     

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments

  $  $5,003   $  $5,003    $   $6,920   $   $6,920  

Common and preferred stock

   2,512   169    51   2,732  

Common and preferred stocks

   6,756    788    64    7,608  

Government and agency debt securities (b)

      2,866    1,552   4,418         5,402    75    5,477  

Corporate debt securities (c)

      4,984    1,761   6,745         8,252    562    8,814  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

      380    6   386         476        476  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

      861    1,525   2,386         1,863    831    2,694  

Investment funds (d)

   999   3,463    13,916   18,378  

Group annuity contracts

           3,115    3,115  

Investment funds

     

Equity funds

   20    436    382    838  

Fixed income funds

   48    543    2,287    2,878  

Funds of hedge funds

       516    6,344    6,860  

Global macro funds

       111    4    115  

Multi-strategy funds

       2,080    3,566    5,646  

Other investment funds

       150    188    338  

Private equity and debt investments

      1    7,210   7,211             8,297    8,297  

Real estate assets (d)

   1,648    1    5,792    7,441  

Derivatives

   73    1,407    24    1,504  
             

Total assets

   8,545    28,945    31,531    69,021  
             

Liabilities

     

Common and preferred stocks (e)

   (1,287  (121      (1,408

Debt securities (e)

           (2  (2

Real estate assets (e)

   292       5,209   5,501     (41          (41

Derivatives (f)

   57   (1,825  112   (1,656

Derivatives

   (184  (2,441  (83  (2,708
                          

Total underlying assets

  $3,860  $15,902   $31,342  $51,104  

Total liabilities

   (1,512  (2,562  (85  (4,159
                          

Total net assets

  $7,033   $26,383   $31,446   $64,862  
             

 

(a)Underlying assets are reported at the overall trust level, which includes our plan assets as well as plan assets of non-affiliated plan sponsors.

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(b)Includes U.S. and sovereign government and agency issues; excludes mortgage and asset-backed securities.

 

(c)Includes bank debt obligations.

 

(d)Includes common, collective, pooled and hedge funds.

(e)Includes public and private real estate investment trusts.

 

(f)(e)Includes net futures, forwards, options, swaps, rights, and warrants.Primarily investments sold short.

The following tables summarize the activity of the underlying assets of the Investment Trusts classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Level 3 Investment Trust Underlying Asset Activity 
   Balance at
July 10, 2009
  Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
December 31,
2009
 

Common and preferred stock

  $13   $11   $(6 $37   $(4 $51  

Government and agency debt securities

   29    140    28    66    1,289    1,552  

Corporate debt securities

   749    173    (6  612    233    1,761  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   3    5    (3  3    (2  6  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   544    455    (162  393    295    1,525  

Investment funds

   10,874    1,379    (218  1,379    502    13,916  

Private equity and debt investments

   6,618    264    205    123        7,210  

Real estate assets

   5,701    (1,086  364    230        5,209  

Derivatives

   (314  (8  (22  66    390    112  
                         

Total Investment Trust Level 3

  $24,217   $1,333   $180   $2,909   $2,703   $31,342  
                         
   Predecessor 
   Level 3 Investment Trust Underlying Asset Activity 
   Balance at
January 1, 2009
  Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
July 9, 2009
 

Common and preferred stock

  $10   $(1 $3   $1   $   $13  

Government and agency debt securities

   9    3        17        29  

Corporate debt securities

   604    172    (47  15    5    749  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   5            (1  (1  3  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   717    (147  (16  9    (19  544  

Investment funds

   12,753    1,899    (1,193  (2,585      10,874  

Private equity and debt investments

   7,564    (1,049  (64  167        6,618  

Real estate assets

   7,899    (2,440  (10  252        5,701  

Derivatives

   1,420    (1,469  (229  (36      (314
                         

Total Investment Trust Level 3

  $30,981   $(3,032 $(1,556 $(2,161 $(15 $24,217  
                         

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   Successor 
   Fair Value Measurements of Investment
Trust Underlying Assets

at December 31, 2009 (a)
 
   Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 

Assets

     

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments

  $   $5,003   $   $5,003  

Common and preferred stocks

   4,614    177    53    4,844  

Government and agency debt securities (b)

       2,866    1,552    4,418  

Corporate debt securities (c)

       4,988    1,764    6,752  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

       394    6    400  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

       861    1,525    2,386  

Group annuity contracts

           3,301    3,301  

Investment funds

     

Equity funds

   299    226    576    1,101  

Fixed income funds

   570    960    2,267    3,797  

Funds of hedge funds

       641    4,455    5,096  

Global macro funds

   95    266    719    1,080  

Multi-strategy funds

   34    1,170    1,829    3,033  

Other investment funds

   1    76    459    536  

Private equity and debt investments

       1    7,210    7,211  

Real estate assets (d)

   325        5,209    5,534  

Derivatives

   170    1,246    320    1,736  
                 

Total assets

   6,108    18,875    31,245    56,228  
                 

Liabilities

     

Common and preferred stocks (e)

   (2,102  (8  (2  (2,112

Debt securities (e)

       (18  (3  (21

Real estate assets (e)

   (33          (33

Derivatives

   (113  (3,071  (208  (3,392
                 

Total liabilities

   (2,248  (3,097  (213  (5,558
                 

Total net assets

  $3,860   $15,778   $31,032   $50,670  
                 

(a)Underlying assets are reported at the overall trust level, which includes our plan assets as well as plan assets of non-affiliated plan sponsors.

(b)Includes U.S. and sovereign government and agency issues; excludes mortgage and asset-backed securities.

(c)Includes bank debt obligations.

(d)Includes public real estate investment trusts.

(e)Primarily investments sold short.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities owned by the Investment Trusts by underlying risk (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
    December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Derivative assets

   

Interest rate contracts

  $1,251   $1,297  

Foreign exchange contracts

   92    309  

Equity contracts

   96    36  

Credit contracts

   65    94  
         

Total derivative assets

   1,504    1,736  
         

Derivative liabilities

   

Interest rate contracts

   (2,294  (3,206

Foreign exchange contracts

   (146  (76

Equity contracts

   (243  (49

Credit contracts

   (25  (61
         

Total derivative liabilities

   (2,708  (3,392
         

Total net derivative assets (liabilities)

  $(1,204 $(1,656
         

The following tables summarize the activity of the underlying net assets of the Investment Trusts classified in Level 3 (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Year Ended December 31, 2010 
   Balance at
January 1,
2010
  Net
Unrealized

Gains
(Losses)
  Net
Realized

Gains
(Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers
into

(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
December 31,
2010
 

Assets

       

Common and preferred stocks

  $53   $23   $(20 $4   $4   $64  

Government and agency debt securities

   1,552    (8  17    (163  (1,323  75  

Corporate debt securities

   1,764    56    (5  (543  (710  562  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   6            (1  (5    

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   1,525    393    (249  (167  (671  831  

Group annuity contracts

   3,301    (95  161    (252      3,115  

Investment funds

       

Equity funds

   576    (1  16    7    (216  382  

Fixed income funds

   2,267    136    94    (307  97    2,287  

Funds of hedge funds

   4,455    103    325    1,500    (39  6,344  

Global macro funds

   719    103    (92  (614  (112  4  

Multi-strategy funds

   1,829    359    26    1,521    (169  3,566  

Other investment funds

   459    (2  (29  (161  (79  188  

Private equity and debt investments

   7,210    578    590    (81      8,297  

Real estate assets

   5,209    523    57    3        5,792  
                         

Total assets

   30,925    2,168    891    746    (3,223  31,507  
                         

Liabilities

       

Common and preferred stocks

   (2              2      

Debt securities

   (3              1    (2
                         

Total liabilities

   (5              3    (2
                         

Derivatives, net

   112    (54  3    (38  (82  (59
                         

Total net assets

  $31,032   $2,114   $894   $708   $(3,302 $31,446  
                         

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  Successor 
  July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009 
  Balance at
July  10,
2009
  Net
Unrealized

Gains
(Losses)
  Net
Realized

Gains
(Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers
into

(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
December 31,
2009
 

Assets

      

Common and preferred stocks

 $17   $12   $(6 $35   $(5 $53  

Government and agency debt securities

  29    140    28    66    1,289    1,552  

Corporate debt securities

  749    173    (6  615    233    1,764  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

  3    5    (3  3    (2  6  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

  544    455    (162  393    295    1,525  

Group annuity contracts

  3,393    (33  74    (133      3,301  

Investment funds

      

Equity funds

  538    87    (7  (20  (22  576  

Fixed income funds

  2,179    736    (397  32    (283  2,267  

Funds of hedge funds

  3,480    321    1    653        4,455  

Global macro funds

  864    157    (5  (31  (266  719  

Multi-strategy funds

  1,100    49    112    719    (151  1,829  

Other investment funds

  318    16    1    124        459  

Private equity and debt investments

  6,618    264    205    123        7,210  

Real estate assets

  5,701    (1,086  364    230        5,209  
                        

Total assets

  25,533    1,296    199    2,809    1,088    30,925  
                        

Liabilities

      

Common and preferred stocks

  (4  (1      2    1    (2

Debt securities

              (3      (3
                        

Total liabilities

  (4  (1      (1  1    (5
                        

Derivatives, net

  (314  (8  (22  66    390    112  
                        

Total net assets

 $25,215   $1,287   $177   $2,874   $1,479   $31,032  
                        
  Predecessor 
  January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009 
  Balance at
January 1,
2009
  Net
Unrealized

Gains
(Losses)
  Net
Realized

Gains
(Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers
into

(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
July 9, 2009
 

Assets

      

Common and preferred stocks

 $11   $(2 $2   $6   $   $17  

Government and agency debt securities

  9    3        17        29  

Corporate debt securities

  604    172    (47  15    5    749  

Agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

  5            (1  (1  3  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

  717    (147  (16  9    (19  544  

Group annuity contracts

  3,316    (57  83    51        3,393  

Investment funds

      

Equity funds

  456    18        64        538  

Fixed income funds

  1,427    498        254        2,179  

Funds of hedge funds

  3,106    27        347        3,480  

Global macro funds

  1,351    (20  82    (549      864  

Multi-strategy funds

  1,486    24    6    (416      1,100  

Other investment funds

  701    (73  (19  (281  (10  318  

Private equity and debt investments

  7,564    (1,049  (64  167        6,618  

Real estate assets

  7,899    (2,440  (10  252        5,701  
                        

Total assets

  28,652    (3,046  17    (65  (25  25,533  
                        

Liabilities

      

Common and preferred stocks

  (1  1    1    (5      (4
                        

Total liabilities

  (1  1    1    (5   (4

Derivatives, net

  1,420    (1,469  (229  (36      (314
                        

Total net assets (liabilities)

 $30,071   $(4,514 $(211 $(106 $(25 $25,215  
                        

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Investment Trusts Transfers In and/or Out of Level 3

During the year ended December 31, 2010 significant transfers out of Level 3 to Level 2 included government and agency debt securities of $1.3 billion, corporate debt securities of $0.7 billion and non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities of $0.7 billion. These transfers were primarily the result of improved pricing transparency of these securities, which allowed management to corroborate observable pricing inputs received from independent pricing services.

During the year ended December 31, 2010 investment funds of $0.6 billion were transferred out of Level 3 to Level 2. This resulted from management’s ability to validate certain liquidity and redemption restrictions that permit the Investment Trusts to redeem their interest in these investment funds in the near-term (generally within 90 days) at NAV.

OPEB Plan Assets and Fair Value Measurements

The existing OPEB plan assets were no longer recognized as plan assets due toAs a result of the December 31, 2009 UAW hourly retiree medical plan settlement. settlement, there were no significant OPEB plan assets at December 31, 2010.

The following table summarizes the fair value of OPEB plan assets by asset category (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  Fair Value Measurements of OPEB Plan Assets
at December 31, 2009
   Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2009
 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total U.S.
Plan Assets
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total U.S.
Plan  Assets
 

Direct investments:

        

Direct investments

        

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments

  $  $28  $  $28    $    $28    $    $28  

Investment Funds

      37      37  

Investment Funds — Mutual and commingled funds

        37          37  

Other

         2   2               2     2  
                             

Total assets

  $  $65  $2   67    $ —    $65    $2     67  
                         

Employee-owned assets

         (10         (10
                

Net non-security liabilities

         (26         (26
                    

Total OPEB net assets

        $31  

Total OPEB plan assets

        $31  
                    

The following tables summarize the activity for the OPEB plan assets classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor
   Level 3 OPEB Plan Asset Activity
   Balance at
July 10, 2009
  Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
  Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
December 31, 2009

Common and preferred stock

  $3  $3   $(2 $(4 $   $

Government and agency debt securities

   1   21    4    (248  222    

Corporate debt securities

   122   51    3    (344  168    

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   18   (29  (1  (2  14    

Investment funds

   2,188   154    (17  (2,315  (10  

Private equity and debt investments

   243   36        (279      

Real estate assets

   356   (78      (136  (142  

Other

   2                   2
                        

Total OPEB Level 3

  $2,933  $158   $(13 $(3,328 $252   $2
                        

   Successor 
   July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009 
   Balance at
July  10,
2009
   Net
Unrealized

Gains
(Losses)
  Net
Realized

Gains
(Losses)
  Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
  Transfers
into

(out of)
Level 3
  Balance at
December 31,
2009
 

Common and preferred stocks

  $3    $3   $(2 $(4 $   $  

Government and agency debt securities

   1     21    4    (248  222      

Corporate debt securities

   122     51    3    (344  168      

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   18     (29  (1  (2  14      

Investment funds — Mutual and commingled funds

   2,188     154    (17  (2,315  (10    

Private equity and debt investments

   243     36        (279        

Real estate assets

   356     (78      (136  (142    

Other

   2                     2  
                          

Total OPEB plan assets Level 3

  $2,933    $158   $(13 $(3,328 $252   $2  
                          

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  Predecessor  Predecessor 
  Level 3 OPEB Plan Asset Activity  January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009 
  Balance at
January 1, 2009
  Net Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 Net Realized
Gains (Losses)
 Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
 Transfers into
(out of)
Level 3
 Balance at
July 9, 2009
  Balance at
January 1,
2009
   Net
Unrealized

Gains
(Losses)
 Net
Realized

Gains
(Losses)
 Purchases,
Sales and
Settlements
 Transfers
into

(out of)
Level 3
 Balance at
July  9,
2009
 

Common and preferred stock

  $  $(5 $   $8   $   $3

Common and preferred stocks

  $    $(5 $   $8   $   $3  

Government and agency debt securities

                  1    1                    1    1  

Corporate debt securities

   89   26    (5  12        122   89     26    (5  12        122  

Non-agency mortgage and asset-backed securities

   24       (1  (5      18   24         (1  (5      18  

Investment funds

   2,403   333    (104  (272  (172  2,188

Investment funds — Mutual and commingled funds

   2,403     333    (104  (272  (172  2,188  

Private equity and debt investments

   245   17    (16  (3      243   245     17    (16  (3      243  

Real estate assets

   415   (71  1    11        356   415     (71  1    11        356  

Other

   2                   2   2                     2  
                                      

Total OPEB Level 3

  $3,178  $300   $(125 $(249 $(171 $2,933

Total OPEB plan assets Level 3

  $3,178    $300   $(125 $(249 $(171 $2,933  
                                      

Significant Concentrations of Risk

The pension planplans’ Investment Trusts include investments in privately negotiatedcertain investment funds, equity, debt and debt securitiesreal estate investments and derivative instruments whichinstruments. Some or all of these investments may be illiquid. The assetinvestment managers may be unable to quickly liquidate some or all of these investments at an amount close or equal to fair value in order to meet a plan’s liquidity requirements or to respond to specific events such as deterioration in the creditworthiness of any particular issuer or counterparty.

A portion of the assets underlyingIlliquid investments held in the Investment Trusts include non-readily liquid assets, whichare generally have long-term durationsinvestments that complement the long-term nature of pension obligations and are not used to fund benefit payments when currently due. Plan management monitors liquidity risk on an ongoing basis and has procedures in place that are designed to maintain flexibility in addressing plan-specific, broader industry and market liquidity events.

Certain assets held by the Investment Trusts represent investments in group annuity contracts. We entered into group annuity contracts with various life insurance companies to provide pension benefits to certain of our salaried workforce and backed these obligations by high quality fixed income securities. We, as the plans’ sponsor, might be exposed to counterparty risk if any or all of the life insurance companies fail to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated in the contracts, or any or all of the life insurance companies become insolvent or experience other forms of financial distress. We and the plans might also be exposed to liquidity risk due to the funding obligation that may arise under these contracts. The plans’ management monitors counterparty and liquidity risks on an on-going basis and has procedures in place that are designed to monitor the financial performance of the life insurance companies that are parties to these contracts and maintain flexibility in addressing contract-specific and broader market events.

The pension planplans’ Investment Trusts may invest incontain financial instruments and enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than the plans’ functionalforeign currencies. Consequently, the plans might be exposed to risks that the foreign currency exchange rates might change in a manner that has an adverse effect on the value of that portion of the plans’Investment Trusts’ foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency.liabilities. The plansInvestment Trusts use forward currency contracts to manage foreign currency risk.

The pension planplans’ Investment Trusts may invest in fixed income securities for which any change in the relevant interest rates for particular securities might result in an investment manager being unable to secure similar returns onupon the expiration of contractsmaturity or the sale of securities. In addition, changes to prevailing interest rates or changes in expectations of future interest rates might result in an increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities held. In general, as interest rates rise, the fair value of fixed income securities declines, and vice-versa. The planplans’ Investment Trusts may use interest rate swaps and other financial derivative instruments to manage interest rate risk.

ACounterparty credit risk is the risk that a counterparty to a financial instrument may fail orheld by the Investment Trusts will default on a commitment that it has entered into with the plan Investment Trusts.its commitment. Counterparty risk is primarily related to over-the-counter derivative instruments used to manage risk exposures related

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to interest rates on long-term debt securities and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The plan Investment Trusts enter intorisk of default can be influenced by various factors including macro-economic conditions, market liquidity, fiscal and monetary policies and counterparty-specific characteristics and activities. Certain agreements with counterparties that allowemploy set-off, collateral support arrangements and other risk mitigating procedures designed to reduce the set-off of certain exposures to the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a debt security will be unable to meet principal and interest payments on its obligations and also to the price risk related to factors such as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer, and general market liquidity. The plan Investment Trusts may invest in debt securities that are investment grade, non-investment grade, or unrated. High yield debt securities have historically experienced greater default rates than investment grade securities. The plan Investment Trusts have credit policies and processes to managenet exposure to credit risk on an ongoing basisin the event of counterparty default. Credit policies and processes are in place to manage concentrations of counterparty risk by seeking to undertake transactions with large well-capitalized counterparties and by monitoring the creditworthiness of these counterparties.

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Plan Funding Policy and Contributions

The funding policy for qualified defined benefit pension plans is to contribute annually not less than the minimum required by applicable law and regulations or to directly pay benefit payments where appropriate. At December 31, 2009,2010, all legal funding requirements had been met.

The following table summarizes pension contributions to the defined benefit pension plans or direct payments to plan beneficiaries (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

U.S. hourly and salaried

  $   $  $  $  $4,000    $     $    $  

Other U.S.

   31    57   90   89   95     31      57     90  

Non-U.S.

   4,287    529   977   848   777     4,287      529     977  
                              

Total contributions

  $4,318   $586  $1,067  $937  $4,872    $4,318     $586    $1,067  
                              

In the year ending 2010 weRequired Pension Funding Obligations

We do not have any U.S.required contributions due to our U.S. qualified plans.plans in 2011. The next pension funding valuation dateto be prepared based on the requirements of the Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006 wouldwill be as of October 1, 2010. At that time, basedBased on the PPA, we have the option to select a discountfunding interest rate for the valuation based on either the Full Yield Curve method or the 3-Segment method, both of which are considered to be acceptable methods. A hypothetical funding valuation at December 31, 20092010, using the 3-Segment rate at May 31, 2010 for the funding plan year beginning October 1, 2010 and assuming the December 31, 2010 Full Yield Curve discountfunding interest rate at that time and for all future funding valuations projects contributions of $2.5 billion, $4.6$2.3 billion, and $4.8 billion in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and additional contributions may be required thereafter. Alternatively, if the 3-Segment discount rate were used for the hypothetical valuation, no pension funding contributions until a contribution of $3.3$1.2 billion in 2015 are required, and additional2016. Alternatively, a hypothetical funding valuation at December 31, 2010 using the 3-Segment rate at May 31, 2010 for the funding plan year beginning October 1, 2010 and assuming the December 31, 2010 3-Segment interest rate for all future funding valuations projects contributions may be required thereafter.of $0.3 billion in 2016. In both cases, we have assumed that the pension plans earn the expected return of 8.5% in the future.8.0%. In addition to the discount rate and rate of return on assets, the pension contributions could be affected by various other factors including the effect of any legislative changes. We are currently considering making a discretionary contribution to our U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan to offset the effect of the increase to the PBO resulting from the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements being triggered and to reduce the projected future cash funding requirements. We are currently evaluating the amount, timing and form of assets that may be contributed. We expect to contribute or pay benefits of $95 million to our other U.S. defined benefit pension plans and $355 million to our non-U.S. pension planswhether we will make additional voluntary contributions in the year ended 2010.2011.

In July 2009 $862 million was deposited into an escrow account pursuant to an agreement betweenamong Old GM, EDC and an escrow agent. In July 2009 we subscribed for additional common shares in GMCL and paid the subscription price in cash. As required under certain agreements betweenamong GMCL, EDC, and an escrow agent, $3.6 billion of the subscription price was deposited into an escrow account to fund certain of GMCL’s pension plans and HCT obligations pending completion of certain preconditions. In September 2009 GMCL contributed $3.0 billion to the Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plan and $651 million to the Canadian salaried defined benefit pension plan, of which $2.7 billion was funded from the escrow account. In accordance with the terms of the escrow agreement, $903 million was released from the escrow account to us in September 2009. At December 31, 2009 $955 million2010 $1.0 billion remained in the escrow account.

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OPEB Contributions

The following table summarizes net contributions (withdrawals) to the U.S. OPEB plans (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Employer (a)(b)

  $1,528   $1,947  $(1,356 $(1,929

Plan participants’ contributions.

   172    169   401    354  
                  

Total contributions

  $1,700   $2,116  $(955 $(1,575
                  
   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008 (a)
 

Employer contributions (withdrawals)

  $651    $1,528     $1,947    $(1,356

Plan participants’ contributions.

   53     172      169     401  
                     

Total contributions (withdrawals)

  $704    $1,700     $2,116    $(955
                     

 

(a)Withdrawals were from plan assets of non-UAW hourly and salaried VEBAs in the years ended 2008 and 2007.

(b)Both the U.S. non-UAW hourly and salaried VEBAs were effectively liquidated by December 31, 2008.2008 resulting in withdrawals from plan assets.

Benefit Payments

The following table summarizes net benefit payments expected to be paid in the future, which include assumptions related to estimated future employee service, as appropriate, but does not reflect the effect of the 2009 CAW Agreement which provides for our independent HCT (dollars in millions):

 

  Years Ended December 31,  Successor 
  Pension Benefits(a)  Other Benefits  Years Ended December 31, 
  U.S. Plans  Non-U.S. Plans  U.S. Plans(b)  Non-U.S. Plans  Pension Benefits (a)   Other Benefits 

2010

  $9,321  $1,414  $489  $177
  U.S. Plans   Non-U.S. Plans   U.S. Plans (b)   Non-U.S. Plans 

2011

  $8,976  $1,419  $451  $185  $8,765    $1,460    $451    $189  

2012

  $8,533  $1,440  $427  $193  $8,463    $1,461    $427    $199  

2013

  $8,247  $1,461  $407  $201  $8,186    $1,480    $407    $209  

2014

  $8,013  $1,486  $390  $210  $7,999    $1,513    $391    $220  

2015-2019

  $37,049  $7,674  $1,801  $1,169

2015

  $7,855    $1,534    $379    $231  

2016-2020

  $36,033    $7,889    $1,796    $1,287  

 

(a)Benefits for most U.S. pension plans and certain non-U.S. pension plans are paid out of plan assets rather than our cash and cash equivalents.

 

(b)Benefit payments presented in this table reflect the effect of the implementation of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement which releases us from UAW retiree healthcare claims incurred after December 31, 2009.

Note 20.21. Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management

Risk ManagementAutomotive

ForeignDerivatives and Hedge Accounting

We are party to a variety of foreign currency exchange risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk are managed by usingderivative contracts entered into in connection with the management of exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and certain commodity prices.

Our derivative instruments typicallyconsist of derivative contracts or economic hedges, including forward contracts swaps and options that we acquired from Old GM or purchased directly from counterparties. At December 31, 2010 and 2009 no outstanding derivative contracts were designated in accordance with our current and Old GM’s previous risk management policies. The objective of these risk management policies is to offset the gains and losses on the underlying exposures resulting from these risks with the related gains and losses on the derivatives used to hedge them. These risk management policies limit the use ofhedging relationships other than those derivative instruments to managing these risks and do not allow the use of derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

A risk management control system is used to assistcontracts designated in monitoring thea hedging program, derivative positions and hedging strategies. Hedging documentation includes hedging objectives, practices and procedures, and the related accounting treatment. Hedges that receive designated hedge accounting treatment are evaluated for effectiveness at the time they are designated as well as throughout the hedging period.

relationship by GM Financial.

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Refer to Note 24 for additional information on the fair value measurements of our derivative instruments. Refer to Note 4 for additional information on our derivatives accounting policy.

Counterparty Credit Risk

Derivative financial instruments contain an element of credit risk attributable to the counterparties’ ability to meet the terms of the agreements. Since August 2010 we executed new agreements with counterparties that will require, under certain circumstances, that the counterparty post collateral with us for net asset positions. At December 31, 2010 we held collateral of $74 million from counterparties and recorded the related obligation in Accrued liabilities. The maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that we would incur if the counterparties to the derivative instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contract was $159$143 million at December 31, 2009.2010. Agreements are entered into with counterparties that allow the set-off of certain exposures in order to manage the risk. TheAt December 31, 2010 the total net derivative asset position for all counterparties with which we were in a net asset position, at December 31, 2009less the collateral we held, was $125$108 million.

Counterparty credit risk is managed and monitored by our Risk Management Committee, which establishes exposure limits by counterparty. At December 31, 2009 substantially2010 a majority of all derivative counterparty exposures were with counterparties that were rated A or higher.

Credit Risk Related Contingent Features

AgreementsCertain of our agreements with counterparties require that we provide cash collateral for net liability positions that we may have with such counterparty. At December 31, 2010 no collateral was posted related to derivative instruments, and we did not have any agreements with counterparties to derivative instruments do not containcontaining covenants requiring the maintenance of certain credit rating levels or credit risk ratios that would require the posting of collateral in the event that certain standardssuch covenants are violated or whenviolated.

Fair Value of Derivatives

The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative instruments (dollars in millions):

  Successor 
  December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 
  Asset
Derivatives  (a)(b)
  Liability
Derivatives  (c)(d)
  Asset
Derivatives  (a)(b)
  Liability
Derivatives  (c)(d)
 

Derivative Instruments

    

Current Portion

    

Foreign currency exchange

 $80   $113   $104   $568  

Commodity

  93    2    11      
                

Total current portion

 $173   $115   $115   $568  
                

Non-Current Portion

    

Foreign currency exchange

 $   $   $19   $146  

Commodity

      7          

Warrants

  44        25      
                

Total non-current portion

 $44   $7   $44   $146  
                

(a)Current portion recorded in Other current assets and deferred income taxes

(b)Non-current portion recorded in Other assets.

(c)Current portion recorded in Accrued liabilities.

(d)Non-current portion recorded in Other liabilities and deferred income taxes.

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Gains and (Losses) on Derivatives

The following table summarizes derivative gains and (losses) recorded in earnings (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
 

Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives

   

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  $82   $279  

Interest Rate Swap Derivatives

   

Automotive interest expense

       (1

Commodity Derivatives

   

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   (33    

Warrants

   

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   19      
         

Total gains (losses) recorded in earnings

  $68   $278  
         

Commodity Notionals

The following table summarizes the notional amounts of our commodity derivative contracts (units in thousands):

   Units  Successor 
Commodity    December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 

Aluminum and aluminum alloy

  Metric tons   448     39  

Copper

  Metric tons   44     4  

Lead

  Metric tons   69     7  

Heating oil

  Gallons   125,160     10,797  

Natural gas

  MMBTU        1,355  

Natural gas

  Gigajoules        150  

Palladium

  Troy ounce   444       

Platinum

  Troy ounce   91       

Electricity (embedded derivative)

  MWh   1,304       

Foreign Currency Exchange Notionals

The following table summarizes the total notional amounts of our foreign currency exchange derivatives (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Foreign currency exchange derivatives

  $5,910    $6,333  

Embedded foreign currency exchange derivatives

  $1,421    $  

In 2010 we entered into a derivative instrument islong-term supply agreement which provides for pricing to be partially denominated in a liability position. No collateralcurrency other than the functional currency of the parties to the contract. This pricing feature was posteddetermined to be an embedded derivative which we have bifurcated for valuation and accounting purposes. The fair value of this embedded derivative was insignificant as of December 31, 2010.

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Other Derivatives

In September 2009 in connection with an agreement with American Axle, we received warrants to purchase 4 million shares of American Axle common stock exercisable at $2.76 per share. Gains and losses related to these warrants were recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net. At December 31, 2010 the fair value of these warrants was $44 million. In February 2011 we exercised the warrants and sold the shares and received proceeds of $48 million.

In connection with our investment in New Delphi, which we account for using the equity method, we record our share of New Delphi’s Other comprehensive income (loss) in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). In the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 we recorded cash flow hedge losses of $22 million and $1 million related to our share of New Delphi’s hedging losses.

Automotive Financing

GM Financial is exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in interest rates due to floating interest rate exposure on its credit facilities and on certain securitization notes payable.

The effect of derivative instruments aton earnings and Accumulated other comprehensive income was insignificant for the three months ended December 31, 2009. We are currently2010.

The following table summarizes interest rate swaps, caps and foreign currency exchange derivatives (dollars in negotiations with counterpartiesmillions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010 
   Notional   Fair Value 

Assets (a)

    

Interest rate swaps

  $1,227    $23  

Interest rate caps

   946     8  
          

Total assets

  $2,173    $31  
          

Liabilities (b)

    

Interest rate swaps

  $1,227    $47  

Interest rate caps

   832     8  

Foreign currency exchange (c)

   49     2  
          

Total liabilities

  $2,108    $57  
          

(a)Recorded in GM Financial Other assets.

(b)Recorded in GM Financial Other liabilities.

(c)Notional has been translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars at the December 31, 2010 rate.

Credit Risk Related Contingent Features

Under the terms of our derivative financial instruments, GM Financial is required to amend or enter into new derivative agreements that will likely require uspledge certain funds to providebe held in restricted cash accounts as collateral for any net liability positions that we would have withthe outstanding derivative transactions. As of December 31, 2010, these counterparties.restricted cash accounts totaled $33 million and are included in GM Financial Restricted cash.

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Old GM

Derivatives and Hedge Accounting

OurDerivatives Not Designated for Hedge Accounting

Old GM previously entered into a variety of foreign currency exchange, interest rate and commodity forward contracts and options to maintain a desired level of exposure arising from market risks resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity prices.

In May 2009 Old GM reached agreements with certain of the counterparties to its derivative contracts to terminate the derivative contracts prior to stated maturity. Commodity, foreign currency exchange and interest rate forward contracts were settled for cash of $631 million, resulting in a loss of $537 million. The loss was recorded in Automotive sales, Automotive cost of sales and Automotive interest expense in the amounts of $22 million, $457 million and $58 million.

When an exposure economically hedged with a derivative contract was no longer forecasted to occur, in some cases a new derivative instrument was entered into to offset the exposure related to the existing derivative instrument. In some cases, counterparties were unwilling to enter into offsetting derivative instruments consist of nondesignated derivative contracts or economic hedges. At December 31, 2009 and, 2008 no outstanding derivative contracts were designated in hedging relationships. In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 we accounted foras such, there was exposure to future changes in the fair value of all outstanding contracts by recordingthese derivatives with no underlying exposure to offset this risk.

The following table summarizes gains and (losses) recorded for derivatives originally entered into to hedge exposures that subsequently became probable not to occur (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor 
   January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  $91  

Gains and (Losses) on Derivatives

The following table summarizes derivative gains and (losses) recorded in earnings (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor 
   January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives

  

Automotive sales

  $(688

Automotive cost of sales

   (211

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   91  

Interest Rate Swap Derivatives

  

Automotive interest expense

   (38

Commodity Derivatives

  

Automotive cost of sales

   (332

Warrants

  

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   164  
     

Total gains (losses) recorded in earnings

  $(1,014
     

In connection with the UST Loan Agreement, Old GM granted warrants to the UST for 122 million shares of its common stock exercisable at $3.57 per share. Old GM recorded the warrants as a liability and recorded gains and losses related to this derivative in earnings.Interest income and other non-operating income, net. In connection with the 363 Sale, the UST returned the warrants and they were cancelled.

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Cash Flow Hedges

We are and Old GM was exposed to certain foreign currency exchange risks associated with buying and selling automotive parts and vehicles and foreign currency exposure to long-term debt. We partially manage these risks through the use of derivative instruments that we acquired from Old GM. At December 31, 2009 we did not have any financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.

Due to Old GM’s credit standing and the Chapter 11 Proceedings, our ability to manage risks using derivative financial instruments is severely limited as most derivative counterparties are unwilling to enter into transactions with us. Subsequent to the 363 Sale, we remain unable to enter into forward contracts pending the completion of negotiations for new agreements and credit terms with potential derivative counterparties. In December 2009 we began purchasing commodity and foreign currency exchange options. These nondesignated derivatives have original expiration terms of up to 13 months.

Old GM previously designated certain financial instruments as cash flow hedges to manage its exposure to certain foreign currency exchange risks. For foreign currency transactions, Old GM typically hedged forecasted exposures for up to three years in the future. For foreign currency exposure on long-term debt, Old GM typically hedged exposures for the life of the debt.

For derivatives that were previously designated as qualifying cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the unrealized and realized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value were recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Subsequently, those cumulative gains and losses were reclassified to earnings contemporaneously with and to the same line item as the earnings effects of the hedged item. However, if it became probable that the forecasted transaction would not occur, the cumulative change in the fair value of the derivative recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was reclassified into earnings immediately.

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On October 1, 2008 Old GM ceased hedge accounting treatment for derivatives that were previously designated as qualifying cash flow hedges. Subsequent to thisthat date Old GM recorded gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments in earnings, resulting in a net gain of $157 million in the three months ended December 31, 2008. This gain was recorded in SalesAutomotive sales and CostAutomotive cost of sales in the amounts of $127 million and $30 million.

The following table summarizes financial statement classification and amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings for therelated to effective portion of acash flow hedging relationshiprelationships (dollars in millions):

 

   Predecessor
   Gain (Loss) Reclassified
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

From accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to sales

  $198  $225

From accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of sales

  $205  $51
  Predecessor 
  Gain (Loss) Reclassified  Gain (Loss) Reclassified 
  January 1,  2009
Through
July, 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Automotive sales

 $(351 $198  

Automotive cost of sales

  19    205  

Reorganization gains, net

  247      
        

Total gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 $(85 $403  
        

To the extent that prior hedging relationships were not effective, the ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative instrument was recorded immediately in earnings. Hedge ineffectiveness related to instruments designated as cash flow hedges was insignificant in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007.December 31, 2008.

The following table summarizes total activity in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with cash flow hedges, primarily related to the reclassification of previously deferred cash flow hedge gains and losses from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings (dollars in millions):

   

Location of Gain (Loss)

Reclassified into

Earnings

  Predecessor 
     Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
 

Derivatives in Original Cash Flow Hedging Relationship

    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Foreign currency exchange contracts

  Sales  $(351

Foreign currency exchange contracts

  Cost of sales   19  

Foreign currency exchange contracts

  Reorganization gains, net   247  
       

Total activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $(85
       

In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, at June 1, 2009 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balances of $247 million associated with previously designated financial instruments were reclassified into Reorganization gains, net because the underlying forecasted debt and interest payments were probable not to occur.

In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, the remaining previously deferred cash flow hedge gains and losses in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were adjusted to $0 at July 10, 2009.

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The following table summarizes gains and (losses) that were reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for cash flow hedges associated with previously forecasted transactions that subsequently became probable not to occur (dollars in millions):

 

  Predecessor   Predecessor 
  Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
   Gain (Loss) Reclassified 
  January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Sales

  $(182

Automotive sales

  $(182

Reorganization gains, net

   247     247  
        

Total gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $65    $65  
        

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Net Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table summarizes the net change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedging activities (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor 
   January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Beginning net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

  $(490 $321  

Change in fair value

       (1,054

Reclassification to earnings

   99    243  
         

Ending net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

  $(391 $(490
         

In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, the remaining previously deferred cash flow hedging gains and losses of $391 million in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were adjusted to $0 at July 10, 2009.

Fair Value Hedges

We are and Old GM was subject to market risk from exposures to changes in interest rates that affect the fair value of long-term, fixed rate debt. At December 31, 2009 we did not have any financial instruments designated as fair value hedges to manage this risk.

Old GM previously used interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to manage certain of its exposures associated with theseits borrowings. Old GM hedged its exposures to the maturity date of the underlying interest rate exposure.

Gains and losses on derivatives designated and qualifying as fair value hedges, as well as the offsetting gains and losses on the debt attributable to the hedged interest rate risk, were recorded in InterestAutomotive interest expense to the extent the hedge was effective. The gains and losses related to the hedged interest rate risk were recorded as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt. Previously recorded adjustments to the carrying amount of the debt were amortized to InterestAutomotive interest expense over the remaining debt term. In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM amortized an insignificant amount of previously deferred fair value hedge gains and losses of $3 million to InterestAutomotive interest expense. Old GM recorded no hedging ineffectiveness in the yearsyear ended 2008 and 2007.December 31, 2008.

On October 1, 2008 Old GM ceased hedge accounting treatment for derivatives that were previously designated as qualifying fair value hedges. Subsequent to this date Old GM recorded gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the derivative instruments in earnings, resulting in a net gain of $279 million recorded in InterestAutomotive interest expense in the three months ended December 31, 2008.

In connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings, at June 1, 2009 Old GM had basis adjustments of $18 million to the carrying amount of debt that ceased to be amortized to InterestAutomotive interest expense. At June 1, 2009 the debt related to these basis adjustments was classified as Liabilities subject to compromise and no longer subject to interest accruals or amortization. We did not assume this debt from Old GM in connection with the 363 Sale.

Net Investment Hedges

We are and Old GM was subject to foreign currency exposure related to net investments in certain foreign operations. At December 31, 2009 we did not have any hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation.

Old GM previouslyoperations and used foreign currency denominated debt to hedge this foreign currency exposure. For nonderivative instruments that were designated as, and qualified as, a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, the effective portion of the unrealized and realized gains and losses were recorded as a Foreign currency translation adjustment in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained the foreign currency denominated debt and it ceased to operate as a hedge of net investments in foreign operations. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, the effective portions of unrealized gains and losses previously recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were adjusted to $0 at July 10, 2009.

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The following table summarizes the gains and (losses) related to net investment hedges recorded as a Foreign currency translation adjustment in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (dollars in millions):

 

   Predecessor 
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Effective portion of net investment hedge gains (losses)

  $5  $106  $(224

Derivatives Not Designated for Hedge Accounting

Derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship, such as forward contracts, swaps, and options, are used to economically hedge certain risk exposures. Unrealized and realized gains and losses related to these nondesignated derivative hedges are recorded in earnings.

In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we elected a new policy with respect to the classification of nondesignated derivative gains and losses in earnings. Effective July 10, 2009 gains and losses related to all nondesignated derivatives, regardless of type of exposure, are recorded to Interest income and other non-operating income, net. Refer to Notes 2 and 4 for additional information on fresh-start reporting and our derivative accounting policies.

Old GM previously entered into a variety of foreign currency exchange, interest rate and commodity forward contracts and options to maintain a desired level of exposure arising from market risks resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity prices. In May 2009 Old GM reached agreements with certain of the counterparties to its derivative contracts to terminate the derivative contracts prior to stated maturity. Old GM made cash payments of $631 million to settle the related commodity, foreign currency exchange, and interest rate forward contracts, resulting in a loss of $537 million. The loss was recorded in Sales, Cost of sales and Interest expense in the amounts of $22 million, $457 million and $58 million.

When an exposure economically hedged with a derivative contract is no longer forecasted to occur, in some cases a new derivative instrument is entered into to offset the exposure related to the existing derivative instrument. In some cases, counterparties are unwilling to enter into offsetting derivative instruments and, as such, there is exposure to future changes in the fair value of these derivatives with no underlying exposure to offset this risk.

The following table summarizes gains and (losses) recorded for nondesignated derivatives originally entered into to hedge exposures that subsequently became probable not to occur (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  $1   $91
   Predecessor 
   January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Effective portion of net investment hedges

  $5    $106  

Commodity Derivatives

Certain raw materials, parts with significant commodity content, and energy comprising various commodities are purchased for use in production. At December 31, 2009 our exposure to commodity prices was partially managed through the use of nondesignated commodity options. At December 31, 2009 we had not entered into any commodity forward contracts.

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The following table summarizes the notional amounts of our nondesignated commodity derivative contracts (units in thousands):

Successor
December 31, 2009

Commodity

Contract NotionalUnits

Aluminum and aluminum alloy

39Metric tons

Copper

4Metric tons

Lead

7Metric tons

Heating oil

10,797Gallons

Natural gas

1,355MMBTU

Natural gas

150Gigajoules

Old GM previously hedged commodity price risk by entering into derivative instruments such as forward and option contracts. Gains and losses related to commodity derivatives were recorded in Cost of sales.

Interest Rate Swap Derivatives

At December 31, 2009 we did not have any interest rate swap derivatives.

Old GM previously used interest rate swap derivatives to economically hedge exposure to changes in the fair value of fixed rate debt. Gains and losses related to the changes in the fair value of these nondesignated derivatives were recorded in Interest expense.

Foreign Currency Exchange Derivatives

Foreign currency exchange derivatives are used to economically hedge exposure to foreign currency exchange risks associated with: (1) forecasted foreign currency denominated purchases and sales of parts and vehicles; and (2) variability in cash flows related to interest and principal payments on foreign currency denominated debt. At December 31, 2009 we partially managed foreign currency exchange risk through the use of foreign currency options and forward contracts we acquired from Old GM in connection with the 363 Sale.

The following table summarizes the total notional amounts of our nondesignated foreign currency exchange derivatives (dollars in millions):

   Successor
   December 31,
2009

Nondesignated foreign currency exchange derivatives

  $6,333

Old GM recorded gains and losses related to these foreign currency exchange derivatives in: (1) Sales for derivatives that economically hedged sales of parts and vehicles; (2) Cost of sales for derivatives that economically hedged purchases of parts and vehicles; and (3) Cost of sales for derivatives that economically hedged foreign currency risk related to foreign currency denominated debt.

Other Derivatives

In September 2009 in connection with an agreement with American Axle, we received warrants to purchase 4 million shares of American Axle common stock exercisable at $2.76 per share. The fair value of the warrants on the date of receipt was recorded as a Non-current asset. Gains and losses related to these warrants were recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net. At December 31, 2009 the fair value of these warrants was $25 million.

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On July 10, 2009 in connection with the 363 Sale, we issued warrants to MLC and the New VEBA to acquire shares of our common stock. These warrants are being accounted for as equity.

In connection with the UST Loan Agreement, Old GM granted warrants to the UST for 122 million shares of its common stock exercisable at $3.57 per share. Old GM recorded the warrants as a liability and recorded gains and losses related to this derivative in Interest income and other non-operating income, net. In connection with the 363 Sale, the UST returned the warrants and they were cancelled.

Fair Value of Nondesignated Derivatives

The following table summarizes the fair value of our nondesignated derivative instruments (dollars in millions):

   Successor

Nondesignated Derivative Instruments

  December 31, 2009
   Asset
Derivatives(a)(c)
  Liability
Derivatives(b)(d)

Current Portion

    

Foreign currency exchange derivatives

  $104  $568

Commodity derivatives

   11   
        

Total current portion

  $115  $568
        

Non-Current Portion

    

Foreign currency exchange derivatives

  $19  $146

Other derivatives

   25   
        

Total non-current portion

  $44  $146
        

(a)Current portion recorded in Other current assets and deferred income taxes.

(b)Current portion recorded in Accrued expenses.

(c)Non-current portion recorded in Other assets.

(d)Non-current portion recorded in Other liabilities and deferred income taxes.

Gains and (Losses) on Nondesignated Derivatives

The following table summarizes gains and (losses) recorded in earnings on nondesignated derivatives (dollars in millions):

      Successor     Predecessor 

Derivatives Not Designated as

Hedging Instruments

  

Statement of Operations Line

  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Foreign currency exchange derivatives

  

Sales

  $     $(688

Foreign currency exchange derivatives

  

Cost of sales

         (211

Foreign currency exchange derivatives

  

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

   279      91  

Interest rate swap derivatives

  

Interest expense

   (1    (38

Commodity derivative contracts

  

Cost of sales

         (332

Other derivatives

  

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

         164  
             

Total gains (losses) recorded in earnings

  $278     $(1,014
             

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Derivatives Not Meeting a Scope Exception from Fair Value Accounting

We enter into purchase contracts to hedge physical exposure to the availability of certain commodities used in the production of vehicles. At December 31, 2009 we did not have any purchase contracts accounted for as derivatives.

Old GM previously entered into purchase contracts that were accounted for as derivatives with changes in fair value recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales, as these contracts did not qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception in ASC 815-10,815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” Certain of these contracts were terminated in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. MLC retained the remainder of these purchase contracts in connection with the 363 Sale.

Net Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table summarizes the net change in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedging activities (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor 
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Beginning net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

  $(490 $321   $359  

Change in fair value

       (1,054  140  

Reclassification to earnings

   99    243    (178
             

Ending net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

  $(391 $(490 $321  
             

In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, previously deferred cash flow hedge gains and losses in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were adjusted to $0 at July 10, 2009.

Note 21.22. Commitments and Contingencies

Consolidated

The following tables summarize information related to commitments and contingencies (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor
December 31, 2009
    Predecessor
December 31, 2008
   Liability
Recorded
  Maximum
Liability(a)
    Liability
Recorded
  Maximum
Liability(a)

Guarantees

         

Operating lease residual values (b)

  $  $79   $  $118

Supplier commitments and other related obligations

  $3  $43   $5  $23

GMAC commercial loans (c)(d)

  $2  $167   $19  $539

Product warranty and recall claims

  $54  $553   $  $
   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 
   Liability
Recorded
   Maximum
Liability  (a)
   Liability
Recorded
   Maximum
Liability  (a)
 

Guarantees (b)

        

Operating lease residual values

  $7    $59    $    $79  

Ally Financial commercial loans (c)

  $    $17    $2    $167  

Supplier commitments and other obligations

  $    $63    $3    $218  

Other product-related claims

  $50    $442    $54    $553  

 

(a)Calculated as future undiscounted payments.

 

(b)Excludes residual support and risk sharing programs and vehicle repurchase obligations related to GMAC.Ally Financial.

 

(c)At December 31, 2009 includes $127 million related to a guarantee provided to GMACAlly Financial in Brazil in connection with dealer floor plan financing. This guarantee is collateralized by an interest in certificates of deposit of $127 million purchased from GMACAlly Financial to which we have title and which were recorded in Restricted cash.cash and marketable securities. The purchase of the certificates of deposit was funded in part by contributions from dealers for which we havehad recorded a corresponding deposit liability of $104 million, which was recorded in Other liabilities. In the year ended December 31, 2010 this guarantee was terminated.

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 
   Liability Recorded   Liability Recorded 

Credit card programs (a)

    

Redemption liability (b)

  $167    $140  

Deferred revenue(c)

  $408    $464  

Environmental liability (d)

  $195    $190  

Product liability

  $365    $319  

Liability related to contingently issuable shares

  $    $162  

Other litigation-related liability and tax administrative matters (e)

  $1,471    $1,192  

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(d)At December 31, 2008 included $481 million related to a guarantee provided to GMAC in Brazil in connection with dealer floor plan financing. This guarantee was secured by an interest in certificates of deposit of $481 million purchased from GMAC to which Old GM had title and which were recorded in Restricted cash. The purchase of the certificates of deposit was funded in part by contributions from dealers for which Old GM recorded a corresponding deposit liability of $358 million, which was recorded in Other liabilities.

   Successor
December 31, 2009
    Predecessor
December 31, 2008
   Liability Recorded    Liability Recorded

Credit card programs

     

Rebates available (a)

  $3,140   $3,421

Redemption liability (b)

  $140   $145

Deferred revenue (c)

  $464   $500

Environmental liability (d)

  $190   $297

Product liability (e)

  $319   $921

Asbestos-related liability

  $   $648

Other litigation-related liability (f)

  $1,192   $831

 

(a)Rebates available include amounts available toAt December 31, 2010 and 2009 qualified cardholders had rebates available, net of deferred program income.revenue, of $2.8 billion and $3.1 billion.

 

(b)Redemption liabilities are recorded in Accrued expenses.liabilities.

 

(c)Deferred revenue is recorded in Other liabilities and deferred income taxes. At December 31, 2010 and 2009 deferred revenue includes an unfavorable contract liability recorded in applying fresh-start reporting at July 10, 2009.

 

(d)Includes $28$45 million and $97$28 million recorded in Accrued expensesliabilities at December 31, 20092010 and December 31, 2008,2009, and the remainder was recorded in Other liabilities.liabilities and deferred income taxes.

 

(e)At December 31, 2008 Old GM included legal fees of $154 million expected to be incurred in connection with product liability loss contingencies. In connection with our application of fresh-start reporting, we adopted a policy to expense legal fees as incurred related to product liability contingencies.

(f)Consists primarily of tax related litigation not recorded pursuant to ASC 740-10740 as well as various non-U.S. labor related matters.

Guarantees

In connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed liabilities for certain agreements and guarantees.

We have provided guarantees related to the residual value of certain operating leases. These guarantees terminate in years ranging from 2011 to 2035. Certain leases contain renewal options.

We have agreements with third parties that guarantee the fulfilmentfulfillment of certain suppliers’ commitments and other related obligations. These guarantees expire in years ranging from 20102011 to 2014,2015, or upon the occurrence of specific events, such as a company’s cessation of business.events.

In some instances, certain assets of the party whose debt or performance we have guaranteed may offset, to some degree, the cost of the guarantee. The offset of certain of our payables to guaranteed parties may also offset certain guarantees, if triggered.

We also provide payment guarantees on commercial loans made by GMAC toAlly Financial and outstanding with certain third parties, such as dealers or rental car companies. TheThese guarantees either expire in years ranging from 20102012 to 2029 or are ongoing. We determined the value ascribed to the guarantees to be insignificant based on the credit worthiness of the third parties. Refer to Note 3032 for additional information on guarantees that we provide to GMAC.

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Ally Financial.

In connection with certain divestitures of assets or operating businesses, we have entered into agreements indemnifying certain buyers and other parties with respect to environmental conditions pertaining to real property we owned. In connection with such divestitures, weWe have provided guarantees with respect to benefits to be paid to former employees of divested businesses relating to pensions, postretirement health carehealthcare and life insurance. Also, weWe periodically enter into agreements that incorporate indemnification provisions in the normal course of business. It is not possible to estimate our maximum exposure under these indemnifications or guarantees due to the conditional nature of these obligations. No amounts have been recorded for such obligations as they are not probable or estimable at this time.time, and the fair value of the guarantees at issuance was insignificant.

In addition to the guarantees and indemnifying agreements mentioned previously, we periodically enter into agreements that incorporate indemnification provisions in the normal course of business. Due to the nature of these agreements, the maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments to which we may be exposed cannot be estimated. No amounts have been recorded for such indemnities as our obligations under them are not probable or estimable at this time, and the fair value of the guarantees at issuance was insignificant.

In addition to the guarantees and indemnifying agreements previously discussed, we indemnify dealers for certain product liability related claims as subsequently discussed.

With respect to product warranty and recallother product-related claims involving products manufactured by certain joint ventures, it is believedwe believe that expenses will becosts incurred are adequately covered by recorded accruals. At December 31, 2009 our maximum potential liability which we ultimately may be responsible for was $553 million.These guarantees expire in 2020.

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Credit Card Programs

Credit card programs offer rebates that can be applied primarily against the purchase or lease of our vehicles.

Environmental Liability

In connection with the 363 Sale, we acquired certain properties that are subject to environmental remediation.

Automotive operations, like operations of other companies engaged in similar businesses, are subject to a wide range of environmental protection laws, including laws regulating air emissions, water discharges, waste management and environmental remediation. We are in various stages of investigation or remediation for sites where contamination has been alleged. We are and Old GM was involved in a number of actions to remediate hazardous wastes as required by federal and state laws. Such statutes require that responsible parties fund remediation actions regardless of fault, legality of original disposal or ownership of a disposal site.

The future effect of environmental matters, including potential liabilities, is often difficult to estimate. An environmental reserve is recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. This practice is followed whether the claims are asserted or unasserted. Liabilities have been recorded for the expected costs to be paid over the periods of remediation for the applicable sites, which typically range from two5 to 30 years.

For many sites, the remediation costs and other damages for which we ultimately may be responsible may vary because of uncertainties with respect to factors such as the connection to the site or to materials there, the involvement of other potentially responsible parties, the application of laws and other standards or regulations, site conditions, and the nature and scope of investigations, studies and remediation to be undertaken (including the technologies to be required and the extent, duration and success of remediation).

The final outcome of environmental matters cannot be predicted with certainty at this time. Accordingly, it is possible that the resolution of one or more environmental matters could exceed the amounts accrued in an amount that could be material to our or Old GM’s financial condition and results of operations. At December 31, 20092010 we estimate the remediation losses could range from $130$150 million to $320$370 million.

Product Liability

With respect to product liability claims involving our and Old GM’s products, we believeit is believed that any judgment against us for actual damages will be adequately covered by our recorded accruals and, where applicable, excess insurance coverage. Although punitive damages are

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claimed in some of these lawsuits, and such claims are inherently unpredictable, accruals incorporate historic experience with these types of claims. Liabilities have been recorded for the expected cost of all known product liability claims plus an estimate of the expected cost for all product liability claims that have already been incurred and are expected to be filed in the future for which we are and Old GM was self-insured. These amounts were recorded in Accrued expensesliabilities and exclude Old GM’s asbestos claims, which are discussed separately.

In connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed certain liabilities related to product liability which arise directly out of accidents, incidents or other distinct and discrete occurrences that occur on or after July 10, 2009 and that arise from our and Old GM vehicles’ operation or performance. Further, in accordance with our assumption of dealer sales and service agreements, we indemnify dealers for certain product liability related claims. Our experience related to dealer indemnification obligations for activity on or afterwhere we are not a party arising from incidents prior to July 10, 2009 is limited. We have estimated ourmonitor actual claims experience for consistency with this estimate and make periodic adjustments as appropriate. Since July 10, 2009, the volume of product liability givenclaims against us has been less than projected. In addition, as of this time due to the information currently availablerelatively short period for which we have been directly responsible for such claims, we have fewer pending matters than Old GM had in the past and than we expect in the future. Based on both management judgments concerning the projected number and value of suchboth dealer indemnification obligations and product liability claims against us, we have estimated the associated liability. We have lowered our overall product liability estimate for dealer indemnifications and our exposure in the year ended December 31, 2010 resulting in a $132 million favorable adjustment driven primarily by a lower than expected volume of claims. It is not possibleWe expect our product liability reserve to estimate our maximum exposure under these indemnifications due to the conditional nature of these obligations. We did not assume the product liabilities of Old GM arisingrise in whole or in partfuture periods as new claims arise from any accidents, incidents or other occurrences that occurred priorsubsequent to July 10,9, 2009.

Asbestos-Related Liability

In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained substantially all of the asbestos-related claims outstanding.

Like most automobile manufacturers, Old GM had been subject to asbestos-related claims in recent years. These claims primarily arose from three circumstances:

A majority of these claims sought damages for illnesses alleged to have resulted from asbestos used in brake components;

Limited numbers of claims have arisen from asbestos contained in the insulation and brakes used in the manufacturing of locomotives; and

Claims brought by contractors who allege exposure to asbestos-containing products while working on premises Old GM owned.

Old GM had resolved many of the asbestos-related cases over the years for strategic litigation reasons such as avoiding defense costs and possible exposure to excessive verdicts. The amount expended on asbestos-related matters in any period depended on the number of claims filed, the amount of pre-trial proceedings and the number of trials and settlements in the period.

Old GM recorded the estimated liability associated with asbestos personal injury claims where the expected loss was both probable and could reasonably be estimated. Old GM retained a firm specializing in estimating asbestos claims to assist Old GM in determining the potential liability for pending and unasserted future asbestos personal injury claims. The analyses relied on and included the following information and factors:

A third party forecast of the projected incidence of malignant asbestos-related disease likely to occur in the general population of individuals occupationally exposed to asbestos;

Old GM’s Asbestos Claims Experience, based on data concerning claims filed against Old GM and resolved, amounts paid, and the nature of the asbestos-related disease or condition asserted during approximately the four years prior;

The estimated rate of asbestos-related claims likely to be asserted against MLC in the future based on Old GM’s Asbestos Claims Experience and the projected incidence of asbestos-related disease in the general population of individuals occupationally exposed to asbestos;

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Liability Related to Contingently Issuable Shares

We are obligated to issue Adjustment Shares of our common stock to MLC in the event that allowed general unsecured claims against MLC, as estimated by the Bankruptcy Court, exceed $35.0 billion. The estimated rate of dismissal of claims by disease type based on Old GM’s Asbestos Claims Experience; and

The estimated indemnity value of the projected claims based on Old GM’s Asbestos Claims Experience, adjusted for inflation.

Old GM reviewed amaximum number of factors, including the analyses provided by the firm specializing in estimating asbestos claims in orderAdjustment Shares issuable is 30 million shares (subject to determine a reasonable estimateadjustment to take into account stock dividends, stock splits and other transactions). The number of the probable liability for pending and future asbestos-related claims projectedAdjustment Shares to be asserted over the next 10 years, including legal defense costs. Old GM monitored actual claims experience for consistency with this estimate and made periodic adjustments as appropriate.

Old GM believed that the analyses wereissued is calculated based on the most relevant information available combined with reasonable assumptions, and that Old GM may prudently rely on their conclusionsextent to determine thewhich estimated liability for asbestos-related claims. Old GM noted, however, that the analyses were inherently subject to significant uncertainties. The data sources and assumptions used in connectiongeneral unsecured claims exceed $35.0 billion with the analyses may not provemaximum number of Adjustment Shares issued if estimated general unsecured claims total $42.0 billion or more. In the period July 10, 2009 to be reliable predictors with respectDecember 31, 2009 we determined that it was probable that general unsecured claims allowed against MLC would ultimately exceed $35.0 billion by at least $2.0 billion. In that circumstance, we would have been required to claims asserted against Old GM. Old GM’s experienceissue 8.6 million Adjustment Shares to MLC as an adjustment to the purchase price. At December 31, 2009 we recorded a liability of $162 million included in Accrued liabilities. In the year ended December 31, 2010 the liability was adjusted quarterly based on available information. Based on information which became available in the past included substantial variationthree months ended December 31, 2010, we concluded it was no longer probable that general unsecured claims would exceed $35.0 billion, and we reversed to income our previously recorded liability of $231 million for the contingently issuable Adjustment Shares which is recorded in relevant factors,Interest income and a change in any of these assumptions — which include the source of the claiming population, the filing rateother non-operating income, net. We believe it is reasonably possible that general unsecured claims allowed against MLC will range between $32.5 billion and the value of claims — could significantly increase or decrease the estimate. In addition, other external factors such as legislation affecting the format or timing of litigation, the actions of other entities sued in asbestos personal injury actions, the distribution of assets from various trusts established to pay asbestos claims and the outcome of cases litigated to a final verdict could affect the estimate.$36.0 billion.

Other Litigation-Related Liability and Tax Administrative Matters

In connection with the 363 Sale, we assumed liabilities for various legal matters.

Various legal actions, governmental investigations, claims and proceedings are pending against one or more of us Old GM or MLC including a number of shareholder class actions, bondholder class actions and class actions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,ERISA and other matters arising out of alleged product defects, including asbestos-related claims; employment-related matters; governmental regulations relating to safety, emissions, and fuel economy; product warranties; financial services; dealer, supplier and other contractual relationships; tax-related matters not recorded pursuant to ASC 740-10740 and environmental matters.

With regard to the litigation matters discussed in the previous paragraph, reserves have been established for matters in which it is believed that losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated, the majority of which are associated with tax-related matters not recorded pursuant to ASC 740-10740 as well as various non U.S.non-U.S. labor-related matters. Tax related matters not recorded pursuant to ASC 740-10740 (indirect tax-related matters) are items being litigated globally pertaining to value added taxes, customs, duties, sales, property taxes and other non-income tax related tax exposures. The various non U.S.non-U.S. labor-related matters include claims from current and former employees related to alleged unpaid wage, benefit, severance, and other compensation matters. Certain South American administrative proceedings are indirect tax-related and may require that we deposit funds in escrow; such escrow deposits may range from $560 million to $760 million. Some of the matters may involve compensatory, punitive, or other treble damage claims, environmental remediation programs, or sanctions, that if granted, could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures in amounts that could not be reasonably estimated at December 31, 2009. It is believed2010. We believe that appropriate accruals have been established for such matters in accordance with ASC 450, “Contingencies,” based on information currently available. Reserves for litigation losses are recorded in Accrued expensesliabilities and Other liabilities and deferred income taxes. These accrued reserves represent the best estimate of amounts believed to be our and Old GM’s liability in a range of expected losses. Litigation is inherently unpredictable, however, and unfavorable resolutions could occur. Accordingly, it is possible that an adverse outcome from such proceedings could exceed the amounts accrued in an amount that could be material to our or Old GM’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in any particular reporting period.

Commencing on or about September 29, 2010, current and former hourly employees of GM Daewoo, our majority-owned affiliate in the Republic of Korea, filed six separate group actions in the Incheon District Court in Incheon, Korea. The cases allege that GM Daewoo failed to include certain allowances in its calculation of Ordinary Wages due under the Presidential Decree of the Korean Labor Standards Act. Similar cases have been brought against other large employers in the Republic of Korea. At December 31, 2010 GM Daewoo accrued 122 billion Korean Won (equivalent to $110 million) in connection with these cases (70% of which was recorded in Net income attributable to stockholders, based on our ownership interest in GM Daewoo). The current estimate of the value of plaintiffs’ claim, if allowed in full, exceeds the accrual by 395 billion Korean Won (equivalent to $344 million). GM Daewoo believes the claims in excess of the accrual are without merit but, given the inherent uncertainties of the litigation process and further

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uncertainties arising because this litigation is at its earliest stages, this amount represents the high end of the range of reasonably possible liability exposure. Both the scope of claims asserted and GM Daewoo’s assessment of any or all of individual claim elements may change. This accrual is included in the reserves for non-U.S. labor-related matters.

In July 2008 Old GM reached a tentative settlement of the General Motors Securities Litigation suit and recorded an additional charge of $277 million, of which $139 million was paid in the year ended December 31, 2008. Also in the year ended December 31, 2008, Old GM recorded $215 million as a reduction to Selling,Automotive selling, general and administrative expense associated with insurance-related indemnification proceeds for previously recorded litigation related costs, including the cost incurred to settle the General Motors Securities Litigation suit.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIESGME Planned Spending Guarantee

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)As part of our Opel/Vauxhall restructuring plan, agreed to with European labor representatives, we have committed to achieve specified milestones associated with planned spending from 2011 to 2014 on certain product programs. If we fail to accomplish the requirements set out under the agreement, we will be required to pay certain amounts up to Euro 265 million for each of those years, and/or interest on those amounts, to our employees. Certain inventory with a carrying amount of $193 million at December 31, 2010 was pledged as collateral under the agreement. Management has the intent and believes it has the ability to meet the requirements under the agreement.

Asset Retirement Obligations

Conditional asset retirement obligations relate to legal obligations associated with retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from acquisition, construction, development, or normal operation of a long-lived asset. An analysis is performed of such obligations associated with all real property owned or leased, including facilities, warehouses, and offices. Estimates of conditional asset retirement obligations relate, in the case of owned properties, to costs estimated to be necessary for the legally required removal or remediation of various regulated materials, primarily asbestos. Asbestos abatement was estimated using site-specific surveys where available and a per square foot estimate where surveys were unavailable. For leased properties, such obligations relate to the estimated cost of contractually required property restoration.

Recording conditional asset retirement obligations results in increased fixed asset balances with a corresponding increase to liabilities. Asset balances, net of $97accumulated depreciation, of $36 million and $132$53 million at December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 are recorded in buildings and land improvements, a component of Property, net, while the related liabilities are included in Other liabilities. The following table summarizes the activity related to asset retirement obligations (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

Beginning balance

  $97     $237   $222    $102   $97     $237  

Accretion expense

   4      12    19     6    4      12  

Liabilities incurred

   21      5    2     6    21      5  

Liabilities settled or disposed

   (9    (2  (24   (12  (9    (2

Effect of foreign currency translation

   3      5    (17   2    3      5  

Revisions to estimates

   (14    1    35     (1  (14    1  

Reclassified to liabilities subject to compromise (a)

         (121                 (121
                        

Ending balance

   102      137    237     103    102      137  

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

         (40                 (40
                        

Ending balance including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  $102     $97   $237    $103   $102     $97  
                        

 

(a)Represents the asset retirement obligations associated with assets MLC retained.

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Noncancelable Operating Leases

The following table summarizes our minimum commitments under noncancelable operating leases having remaining terms in excess of one year, primarily for property (dollars in millions):

 

  2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
and after
   2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
and after
 

Minimum commitments (b)(a)

  $552   $414   $309   $261   $226   $960    $520   $406   $318   $266   $232   $851  

Sublease income

   (85  (80  (74  (70  (66  (634   (60  (60  (55  (51  (46  (359
                                      

Net minimum commitments

  $467   $334   $235   $191   $160   $326    $460   $346   $263   $215   $186   $492  
                                      

 

(a)Certain of the leases contain escalation clauses and renewal or purchase options.

 

(b)In March 2010 we renegotiated certain leases which will increase our 2010 minimum payments by $12 million and decrease our 2011 and after minimum payments by $195 million.

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Rental expense under operating leases

  $604    $255     $369    $934  

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIESAsbestos-Related Liability

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained substantially all of the asbestos-related claims outstanding.

Like most automobile manufacturers, Old GM had been subject to asbestos-related claims in recent years.

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Rental expense under operating leases

  $255   $369  $934  $812

Old GM recorded the estimated liability associated with asbestos personal injury claims where the expected loss was both probable and could reasonably be estimated. Old GM retained a firm specializing in estimating asbestos claims to assist Old GM in determining the potential liability for pending and unasserted future asbestos personal injury claims.

Old GM reviewed a number of factors, including the analyses provided by the firm specializing in estimating asbestos claims in order to determine a reasonable estimate of the probable liability for pending and future asbestos-related claims projected to be asserted over the subsequent 10 years, including legal defense costs. Old GM monitored actual claims experience for consistency with this estimate and made periodic adjustments as appropriate. Old GM recorded asbestos-related expenses of $18 million and $51 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008.

Delphi Corporation

Benefit Guarantee

In 1999, Old GM spun-off Delphi Automotive Systems Corporation, which became Delphi. Prior to the consummation of the DMDA, Delphi was our and Old GM’s largest supplier of automotive systems, components and parts, and we and Old GM were Delphi’s largest customer. From 2005 to 2008 Old GM’s annual purchases from Delphi ranged from approximately $6.5 billion to approximately $10.2 billion. At the time of the spin-off, employees of Delphi Automotive Systems Corporation became employees of Delphi. As part of the separation agreements, Delphi assumed the pension and other postretirement benefit obligations for the transferred U.S. hourly employees who retired after OctoberJanuary 1, 2000 and Old GM retained pension and other postretirement obligations for U.S. hourly employees who retired on or before OctoberJanuary 1, 2000. Additionally at the time of the spin-off, Old GM entered into the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements with the UAW, the IUE-CWA and the USW providing contingent benefit guarantees whereby, under certain conditions, Old GM would make payments for certain pension and OPEB benefits to certain former

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U.S. hourly employees that became employees of Delphi. The Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements provided, in general, that in the event that Delphi or its successor companies ceased doing business, terminated its pension plan or ceased to provide credited service or OPEB benefits at certain levels due to financial distress, Old GM could be liable to provide the corresponding benefits at the required level. With respect to pension benefits, the guarantee arises only to the extent the pension benefits Delphi and the PBGC provided fall short of the guaranteed amount.

In October 2005 Old GM received notice from Delphi that it was more likely than not that Old GM would become obligated to provide benefits pursuant to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements, in connection with Delphi’s commencement in October 2005 of Chapter 11 proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code. In June 2007 Old GM entered into a memorandum of understanding with Delphi and the UAW (Delphi UAW MOU) that included terms relating to the consensual triggering, under certain circumstances, of the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements as well as additional terms relating to Delphi’s restructuring. Under the Delphi UAW MOU, Old GM also agreed to pay for certain healthcare costs of Delphi retirees and their beneficiaries in order to provide a level of benefits consistent with those provided to Old GM’s retirees and their beneficiaries under the Mitigation Plan, if Delphi terminated OPEB benefits. In August 2007 Old GM also entered into memoranda of understanding with Delphi and the IUE-CWA and with Delphi and the USW containing terms consistent with the comprehensive Delphi UAW MOU.

Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements

In September 2007 and as amended at various times through September 2008, Old GM and Delphi entered into the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements consisting of the Global Settlement Agreement (GSA), the Master Restructuring Agreement (MRA) and the Implementation Agreements with the UAW, IUE-CWA and the USW (Implementation Agreements). The GSA was intended to resolve outstanding issues between Delphi and Old GM that arose before Delphi’s emergence from its Chapter 11 proceedings. The MRA was intended to govern certain aspects of Old GM’s ongoing commercial relationship with Delphi. The Implementation Agreements addressed a limited transfer of pension assets and liabilities, and the triggering of the benefit guarantees on the basis set forth in term sheets to the Implementation Agreements. In September 2008 the Bankruptcy Court entered an order in Delphi’s Chapter 11 proceedings approving the Amended Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements which then became effective.

The more significant items contained in the Amended Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements included Old GM’s commitment to:

 

Reimburse Delphi for its costs to provide OPEB to certain of Delphi’s hourly retirees from December 31, 2006 through the date that Delphi ceases to provide such benefits and assume responsibility for OPEB going forward;

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Reimburse Delphi for the normal cost of credited service in Delphi’s pension plan between January 1, 2007 and the date its pension plans are frozen;

 

First hourly pension transfer — Transfer net liabilities of $2.1 billion from the Delphi HRPHourly Rate Plan (Delphi HRP) to Old GM’s U.S. hourly pension plan in September 2008;

 

Second hourly pension transfer — Transfer the remaining Delphi HRP net liabilities upon Delphi’s substantial consummation of its plan of reorganization (POR) subject to certain conditions being met;

 

Reimburse Delphi for all retirement incentives and half of the buyout payments made pursuant to the various attrition program provisions and to reimburse certain U.S. hourly buydown payments made to certain hourly employees of Delphi;

 

Award certain future product programs to Delphi, provide Delphi with ongoing preferential sourcing for other product programs, eliminate certain previously agreed upon price reductions, and restrict the ability to re-source certain production to alternative suppliers;

 

Labor cost subsidy — Reimburse certain U.S. hourly labor costs incurred to produce systems, components and parts for GM vehicles from October 2006 through September 2015 at certain U.S. facilities owned or to be divested by Delphi;

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Production cash burn support — Reimburse Delphi’s cash flow deficiency attributable to production at certain U.S. facilities that continue to produce systems, components and parts for GM vehicles until the facilities are either closed or sold by Delphi;

 

Facilitation support — Pay Delphi $110 million in both 2009 and 2010 in quarterly installments in connection with certain U.S. facilities owned by Delphi until Delphi’s emergence from its Chapter 11 proceedings;

 

Temporarily accelerate payment terms for Delphi’s North American sales to Old GM upon substantial consummation of its POR, until 2012;

 

Reimburse Delphi, beginning in January 2009, for actual cash payments related to workers compensation, disability, supplemental unemployment benefits and severance obligations for all current and former UAW-represented hourly active and inactive employees; and

 

Guarantee a minimum recovery of the net working capital that Delphi has invested in certain businesses held for sale.

The GSA also resolved all claims in existence at its effective date (with certain limited exceptions) that either Delphi or Old GM had or may have had against the other. The GSA and related agreements with Delphi’s unions released us, Old GM and our related parties (as defined), from any claims of Delphi and its related parties (as defined), as well as any employee benefit related claims of Delphi’s unions and hourly employees. Additionally, the GSA provided that Old GM would receive certain administrative claims against the Delphi bankruptcy estate or preferred stock in the emerged entity.

As a result of the September 2008 implementation of the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements Old GM paid $1.0 billion and $1.4 billion to Delphi in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008 in settlement of amounts accrued to date against Old GM commitments. We paid $288 million in 2009 prior to the consummation of the DMDA in settlement of amounts accrued to date against our commitments.

Upon consummation of the DMDA, the MRA was terminated with limited exceptions, and we and Delphi waived all claims against each other under the GSA.

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IUE-CWA and USW Settlement Agreement

As more fully discussed in Note 19,20, in September 2009 we entered into a settlement agreement with MLC, the IUE-CWA and the USW that resolved the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements with these unions. The settlement agreement provides for a measure of retiree health carehealthcare and life insurance to be provided to certain retirees represented by these unions. The agreement also provides certain IUE-CWA and USW retirees from Delphi a pension “top up” equal to the difference between the amount of PBGC pension payments and the amount of pension benefits that otherwise would have been paid by the Delphi HRP according to its terms had it not been terminated. Further, the settlement agreement provided certain current employees of Delphi or Delphi divested units up to seven years credited service in Old GM’s U.S. hourly defined benefit pension plan, commencing November 30, 2008, the date that Delphi froze the Delphi HRP. The agreement was approved by the Bankruptcy Court in November 2009.

Advance Agreements

In the yearsperiod January 1, 2009 to July 9, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2009 Old GM entered into various agreements and amendments to such agreements to advance a maximum of $950 million to Delphi, subject to Delphi’s continued satisfaction of certain conditions and milestones. Through the consummation of the DMDA, we entered into further amendments to the agreements, primarily to extend the deadline for Delphi to satisfy certain milestones, which if not met, would have prevented Delphi from continued access to the credit facility. At October 6, 2009 $550 million had been advanced under the credit facility. Upon consummation of the DMDA, we waived our rights to the advanced amounts that became consideration to Delphi and other parties under the DMDA. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on the consummation of the DMDA.

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Payment Terms Acceleration Agreement

In October 2008 subject to Delphi obtaining an extension or other accommodation of its DIP financing through June 30, 2009, Old GM agreed to temporarily accelerate payment of North American payables to Delphi in the three months ended June 30, 2009. In January 2009 Old GM agreed to immediately accelerate $50 million in advances towards the temporary acceleration of North American payables. Additionally, Old GM agreed to accelerate $150 million and $100 million of North American payables to Delphi in March and April of 2009 bringing the total amount accelerated to the total agreed upon $300 million. Upon consummation of the DMDA, we waived our rights to the accelerated payments that became consideration to Delphi and other parties under the DMDA.

Delphi Master Disposition Agreement

In July 2009 we, Delphi and the PBGC negotiated an agreement to be effective upon consummation of the DMDA regarding the settlement of PBGC’s claims from the termination of the Delphi pension plans and the release of certain liens with the PBGC against Delphi’s foreign assets. In return, the PBGC received a payment of $70 million from us and was granted a 100% interest in Class C Membership Interests in New Delphi which provide for the PBGC to participate in predefined equity distributions. We maintain the obligation to provide the difference between pension benefits paid by the PBGC according to regulation and those originally guaranteed by Old GM under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

In October 2009 we consummated the transaction contemplated by the DMDA with Delphi, New Delphi, Old GM and other sellers and other buyers that are party to the DMDA, as more fully described in Note 5. Upon consummation of the DMDA, the MRA was terminated with limited exceptions, and we and Delphi waived all claims against each other under the GSA. Upon consummation of the DMDA we settled our commitments to Delphi accrued to date except for the obligation to provide the difference between pension benefits paid by the PBGC according to regulation and those originally guaranteed by Old GM under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements that we continue to maintain. In addition, the DMDA establishes an ongoing commercial relationship with New Delphi. We also agreed to continue all existing Delphi supply agreements and purchase orders for GMNA to the end of the related product program, and New Delphi agreed to provide us with access rights designed to allow us to operate specific sites on defined triggering events to provide us with protection of supply.

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Delphi Charges

The following table summarizes charges that have been recorded with respect to the various agreements with Delphi (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Other expenses, net

  $8   $184  $4,797  $1,547

Cost of sales

   193    142   555   53

Other automotive expenses, net

  $8     $184    $4,797  

Automotive cost of sales

   193      142     555  

Reorganization gains, net

       662               662       
                          

Total Delphi charges

  $201   $988  $5,352  $1,600  $201     $988    $5,352  
                          

These charges reflect the best estimate of obligations associated with the various Delphi agreements, including obligations under the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements, updated to reflect the DMDA. At July 9, 2009 these charges reflect the obligation to the PBGC upon consummation of the DMDA, consisting of the estimated fair value of the PBGC Class C Membership Interests in New Delphi of $317 million and the payment of $70 million due from us. Further, at July 9, 2009 these charges reflect an estimated value of $966 million pertaining to claims we have against Delphi that were waived upon consummation of the DMDA. The estimated value of the claims represents the excess after settlement of certain pre-existing commitments to Delphi of the fair value of Nexteer, the four

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domestic facilities and the investment in New Delphi over the cash consideration paid under the DMDA. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on the total consideration paid under the DMDA and the allocation of such consideration to the various units of account.

The charges recorded in the year ended December 31, 2008 primarily related to estimated losses associated with the guarantee of Delphi’s hourly pension plans and the write off of any estimated recoveries from Delphi. The charges also reflected a benefit of $622 million due to a reduction in the estimated liability associated with Delphi OPEB related costs for Delphi active employees and retirees, based on the terms of the New VEBA, who were not previously participants in Old GM’s plans. The terms of the New VEBA also reduced Old GM’s OPEB obligation for Delphi employees who returned to Old GM and became participants in the UAW hourly medical plan primarily in 2006. Such benefit is included in the actuarial gain recorded in our UAW hourly medical plan. Refer to Note 1922 for additional information on the Delphi benefit plans.

Note 22. Income Taxes

The following table summarizes Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

U.S. income (loss)

  $(6,647   $105,420  $(26,742 $(9,448

Non-U.S. income (loss)

   1,364      2,356   (2,729  3,102  
                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income

  $(5,283   $107,776  $(29,471 $(6,346
                   

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Note 23. Income Taxes

Consolidated

The following table summarizes Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

U.S. income (loss)

  $2,648    $(6,647   $105,420    $(26,742

Non-U.S. income (loss)

   3,089     1,364      2,356     (2,729
                     

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income

  $5,737    $(5,283   $107,776  �� $(29,471
                     

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

The following table summarizes the provision (benefit) for income taxes (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Current income tax expense (benefit)

              

U.S. federal

  $7     $(60 $(31 $(131  $(10 $7     $(60 $(31

Non-U.S.

   421      (522  668    295     441    421      (522  668  

U.S. state and local

   (1    16    (34  21     (1  (1    16    (34
                              

Total current

   427      (566  603    185     430    427      (566  603  
                              

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

              

U.S. federal

   (1,204    110    (163  32,058     (25  (1,204    110    (163

Non-U.S.

   (52    (716  1,175    5,064     259    (52    (716  1,175  

U.S. state and local

   (171    6    151    (444   8    (171    6    151  
                              

Total deferred

   (1,427    (600  1,163    36,678     242    (1,427    (600  1,163  
                              

Total income tax expense (benefit)

  $(1,000   $(1,166 $1,766   $36,863    $672   $(1,000   $(1,166 $1,766  
                              

Annual tax provisions include amounts considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns.

The following table summarizes the cash paid (received) for income taxes (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Cash paid (received) for income taxes

  $(65   $(1,011 $718  $404
   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Cash paid (received) for income taxes

  $357    $(65   $(1,011 $718  

Provisions are made for estimated U.S. and non-U.S. income taxes, less available tax credits and deductions, which may be incurred on the remittance of our and Old GM’s share of basis differences in investments in foreign subsidiaries and corporate joint ventures not deemed to be permanently reinvested. Taxes have not been provided on basis differences in investments in foreign subsidiaries and corporate joint ventures which are deemed permanently reinvested of $5.5$6.9 billion and $6.3$5.5 billion at December 31, 20092010 and 2008.2009. Quantification of the deferred tax liability, if any, associated with permanently reinvested earnings is not practicable.

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The following table summarizes a reconciliation of the provision (benefit) for income taxes compared with the amounts at the U.S. federal statutory rate (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Tax at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate

  $(1,849   $37,721   $(10,315 $(2,222

State and local tax expense

   (559    (260  (1,151  (275

Foreign income taxed at rates other than 35%

   412          314    418  

Taxes on unremitted earnings of subsidiaries

   (151    (12  (235  (135

Change in valuation allowance (a)

   1,338      6,609    13,064    38,625  

Change in statutory tax rates (b)

   163      1    151    885  

Medicare prescription drug adjustment

         18    (104  (199

Other adjustments

   (26    321    42    (234

VEBA contribution

   (328              

Non-taxable reorganization gain

         (45,564        
                   

Total income tax expense (benefit)

  $(1,000   $(1,166 $1,766   $36,863  
                   

(a)See analysis related to valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets subsequently discussed.

(b)Changes in the tax laws of two jurisdictions in 2007 had a significant effect on Old GM’s consolidated financial statements as follows:

In December 2007 the Canadian government enacted legislation to reduce its combined statutory corporate tax rates by 3.5% in addition to a 0.5% rate reduction enacted in June 2007. The combined 4.0% reduction will be phased in gradually over a period of five years which began in 2008. The valuation allowance subsequently discussed has been adjusted to reflect this change in statutory rates.

In July 2007 the German Parliament passed legislation to lower its statutory corporate tax rate. This legislation was signed into law in August 2007. This new law reduces by 9.0%, effective at January 1, 2008, the combined German business tax rate, which is comprised of the corporate tax rate, the local trade tax rate, and the solidarity levy tax rate. The effect of this change was a reduction in the carrying amount of Old GM’s German deferred tax assets of $475 million, which is included in the charge related to the valuation allowance subsequently discussed.

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Tax at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate

  $2,008   $(1,849   $37,721   $(10,315

State and local tax expense

   334    (559    (260  (1,151

Foreign income taxed at other than 35%

   1,579    64      (119  1,229  

Taxes on unremitted earnings of subsidiaries

   (10  (151    (12  (235

Change in valuation allowance

   (2,903  1,338      6,609    13,064  

Change in statutory tax rates

       163      1    151  

Research and development incentives

   (235  (14    (113  (367

Medicare prescription drug benefit

             18    (104

Settlements of prior year tax matters

   (170              

VEBA contribution

       (328          

Non-taxable reorganization gain

             (45,564    

Foreign currency remeasurement

   143    340      207    (608

Other adjustments

   (74  (4    346    102  
                   

Total income tax expense (benefit)

  $672   $(1,000   $(1,166 $1,766  
                   

Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 reflect the effect of temporary differences between amounts of assets, liabilities and equity for financial reporting purposes and the bases of such assets, liabilities and equity as measured by tax laws, as well as tax loss and tax credit carryforwards.

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The following table summarizes the components of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities(liabilities) (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
Deferred Tax
    December 31,
2008
Deferred Tax
  December 31, 2010 December 31, 2009 
  Assets Liabilities    Assets Liabilities

Deferred tax assets

   

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

  $4,194   $   $11,610   $  $3,884   $5,231  

Pension and other employee benefit plans

   8,876    406    16,171    8,648   7,127    8,951  

Warranties, dealer and customer allowances, claims and discounts

   3,940    75    6,682    90   4,276    4,255  

Property, plants and equipment

   7,709    278    7,429    3,197   2,275    3,333  

Intangible assets

   1,650    4,984    780    

Capitalized research expenditures

   5,033    4,693  

Tax carryforwards

   18,880        18,080       20,109    18,880  

Miscellaneous U.S.

   5,844    1,269    8,122    288   2,387    2,693  

Miscellaneous non-U.S.

   3,306    1,944    3,485    773   357    1,049  
                    

Subtotal

   54,399    8,956    72,359    12,996

Valuation allowances

   (45,281      (59,777  

Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowances

   45,448    49,085  

Less: Valuation allowances

   (42,979  (45,281
                    

Total deferred taxes

   9,118   $8,956    12,582   $12,996

Net deferred tax assets

   2,469    3,804  

Deferred tax liabilities

   

Intangible assets

   2,609    3,642  
       

Total deferred tax liabilities

   2,609    3,642  
                    

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

  $162      $(414   $(140 $162  
                  

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The following table summarizes deferred tax assets and liabilities(liabilities) (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
   December 31, 2010 December 31, 2009 

Current deferred tax assets

  $462     $138    $782   $462  

Current deferred tax liabilities

   (57    (87   (23  (57

Non-current deferred tax assets

   564      98     308    564  

Non-current deferred tax liabilities

   (807    (563   (1,207  (807
                

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

  $162     $(414  $(140 $162  
                

The following table summarizes the amount and expiration dates of our operating loss and tax credit carryforwards at December 31, 20092010 (dollars in millions):

 

       Expiration Dates          Amounts    

U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards

  2010-2029  $9,115

Non-U.S. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards

  Indefinite   1,830

Non-U.S. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards

  2009-2029   3,027

U.S. alternative minimum tax credit

  Indefinite   660

U.S. general business credits (a)

  2012-2029   1,689

U.S. foreign tax credits

  2011-2018   2,559
      

Total

    $18,880
      
   Successor 
   Expiration Dates   Amounts 

U.S. federal and state loss carryforwards

   2011-2030    $11,050  

Non-U.S. loss and tax credit carryforwards

   Indefinite     1,088  

Non-U.S. loss and tax credit carryforwards

   2011-2030     4,173  

U.S. alternative minimum tax credit

   Indefinite     699  

U.S. general business credits (a)

   2011-2030     1,956  

U.S. foreign tax credits

   2011-2018     1,143  
       

Total loss and tax credit carryforwards

    $20,109  
       

 

(a)The general business credits are principally comprisedcomposed of research and experimentation credits.

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Valuation Allowances

The valuation allowances recognized relate to certain net deferred tax assets in U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions. The following table summarizes the change in the valuation allowance and related considerations (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Beginning balance

  $42,666     $59,777   $42,208   $6,523    $45,281   $42,666     $59,777   $42,208  

Additions (Reversals)

              

U.S.

   2,226      (14,474  14,146    31,072     (2,196  2,226      (14,474  14,146  

Canada

   405      (802  759    2,435     63    405      (802  759  

Germany

   67      (792  140    1,927     (139  67      (792  140  

Spain

   (40    (200  1,109    31     378    (40    (200  1,109  

Brazil

   1      (442  (135  16     1    1      (442  (135

South Korea

   (221    321    724         (121  (221    321    724  

Australia

   7      190    340         (39  7      190    340  

U.K.

   109      62    330         (121  109      62    330  

Sweden

   33      (1,057  (58  1,232     (58  33      (1,057  (58

Other

   28      83    214    (1,028   (70  28      83    214  
                              

Ending balance

  $45,281     $42,666   $59,777   $42,208    $42,979   $45,281     $42,666   $59,777  
                              

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In July 2009 Old GM recorded adjustments resulting in a net decrease in valuation allowances of $20.7 billion as a result of the 363 Sale and fresh-start reporting, adjustments were required to valuation allowances, which resulted in a net decrease in valuation allowances of $20.7 billion.reporting. The net decrease was primarily the result of aresulted from U.S. federal and state tax attribute reduction of $12.2 billion related to debt cancellation income, a net difference of $5.5 billion between the fresh-start reporting fair value and taxhistorical U.S. GAAP bases of assets and liabilities at entities with valuation allowances, net valuation allowances of $1.7 billion associated with assets and liabilities retained by Old GM, and a foreign tax attribute reduction of $0.9 billion and release of valuation allowances of $0.7 billion.

After the deconsolidation of our Saab unit in February 2009, corresponding deferred taxes and valuation allowances in Sweden were no longer recorded in Old GM Valuation Allowance Reversalsfinancial statements.

Brazil – In 2005 Old GM recordedestablished or released the following significant valuation allowances for jurisdictions not on a full valuation allowances against its net deferred tax assetsallowance throughout the applicable period (dollars in Brazil.millions):

   Predecessor
Jurisdiction(s)  Valuation  Allowance
Charge/(Release)
  Period Ended

Brazil

  $(465 July 9, 2009

Various non-U.S.

  $(286 July 9, 2009

South Korea

  $725   December 31, 2008

Various non-U.S.

  $329   December 31, 2008

Australia

  $284   December 31, 2008

Texas

  $152   December 31, 2008

Spain

  $206   March 31, 2008

United Kingdom

  $173   March 31, 2008

Over the past several years, we and Old GM generated taxable incomehave accumulated pre-tax losses in Brazil in each of the years 2006 through 2008 and, accordingly, reversed a portion of these valuation allowances. Although Old GM was forecasting future taxable income for its Brazilian operation at the end of 2008, as a result of liquidity concerns at the U.S. parent company and the increasingvarious non-U.S. jurisdictions. These historical pre-tax losses were driven by several factors including but not limited to instability of the global economic environment, automotive price competition, relatively high cost structure, unfavorable commodity prices, unfavorable regulatory and tax environments and a challenging foreign currency exchange environment. By December 31, 2008, after weighing these objective and verifiable negative evidence factors with all other available positive and negative evidence, Old GM concluded thatdetermined it was more likely than not that it would not realize theits net deferred tax assets, inand established valuation allowances for major jurisdictions including the U.S., Canada, Brazil, at December 31, 2008. The U.S. parent company liquidity concerns were resolved in connection with the Chapter 11 ProceedingsAustralia, South Korea, Germany, Spain and the 363 Sale, and the Brazilian operations continue to demonstrate the ability to generate taxable income. As it is now more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets in Brazil will be realized, Old GM reversed the associated valuation allowance of $465 million. This amount is included in Income tax expense (benefit) in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

Other jurisdictions – In the three months ended December 31, 2008 significant additionalUnited Kingdom. Additional concerns arose related to the U.S. parent company’s liquidity which led us to establish valuation allowances for Texas and the increasing instability of the global economic environment. As a result, Old GM determined that it was more likely than not that it would not realize the net deferred tax assets in most remainingvarious non-U.S. jurisdictions, even though many of these entities were not in three-year adjusted cumulative loss positions. Old GM established additional valuation allowances of $481 million against net deferred tax assets of entities in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil (separate legal entity from that previously discussed), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Finland, Germany (separate legal entities from that subsequently discussed), Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, South Korea (separate legal entity from that subsequently discussed), Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines,

jurisdictions had historical profits and no other significant negative evidence factors.

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Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Uruguay, U.S. state jurisdiction (Texas), and Venezuela. TheIn 2009 the U.S. parent company liquidity concerns were resolved in connection with the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale, and many of these entities continue to generatenon-U.S. jurisdictions, including Brazil, were generating and forecastprojecting U.S. GAAP and local taxable income. Therefore, toTo the extent there waswere no other significant negative evidence Old GM concluded that it is more likely than not that Old GM will realize the deferred tax assets in these jurisdictions and reversed valuation allowances of $286 million. This amount is included in Income tax expense (benefit) in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009.

Other Valuation Allowances

South Korea – In the three months ended December 31, 2008factors, Old GM determined that it was more likely than not that it would not realize its net deferred tax assets and reversed valuation allowances in whole orBrazil and various non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Although we are a new company, and our ability to achieve future profitability was enhanced by the cost and liability reductions that occurred as a result of the Chapter 11 Proceedings and 363 Sale, Old GM’s historic operating results remain relevant as they are reflective of the industry and the effect of economic conditions. The fundamental businesses and inherent risks in part,which we globally operate did not change from those in which Old GM operated. As such, subsequent to the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the 363 Sale, due to objective and verifiable negative evidence including cumulative and current losses, we determined it was still more likely than not the net deferred tax assets would not be realized in major jurisdictions including the U.S., Canada, Australia, South Korea, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom.

At December 31, 2010 objective and verifiable negative evidence continues to outweigh positive evidence in our key valuation allowance jurisdictions. If, in the future, we generate taxable income in jurisdictions where we have recorded full valuation allowances, of $725 million against its net deferred tax assets in South Korea. Old GM was inon a three-year adjusted cumulative loss position and its near-term and mid-term financial outlooksustained basis, our conclusion regarding the need for automotive market conditions was more challenging than believed in the three months ended September 30, 2008.

Australia – In the three months ended December 31, 2008 Old GM determined that it was more likely than not that it would not realize its net deferred tax assets, in whole or in part, in Australia and recorded a full valuation allowance of $284 million against Old GM’s net deferred tax assetsallowances in these tax jurisdictions. Old GM was in a three-year adjusted cumulative loss position in 2008 and anticipated being in such a position throughout the mid-term forecast period. The current economic downturn has affected Australian forecasted production volumes and caused significant actual and forecast pre-tax profit deterioration in the three months ended December 31, 2008.

United Kingdom and Spain – In the three months ended March 31, 2008 Old GM determined that it was more likely than not that it would not realize its net deferred tax assets, in whole or in part, in Spain and the United Kingdom and recorded full valuation allowances of $379 million against Old GM’s net deferred tax assets in these tax jurisdictions.

In the United Kingdom, Old GM was in a three-year adjusted cumulative loss position and its near-term and mid-term financial outlook for automotive market conditions was more challenging than believed in the three months ended December 31, 2007. Old GM’s outlook deteriorated based on its projections of the combined effects of the challenging foreign currency exchange environment and unfavorable commodity prices. Additionally, Old GM increased its estimate of the potential costs that may arise from the regulatory and tax environment relating to CO2 emissions in the European Union (EU), including legislation enacted or announced in 2008.

In Spain, although Old GM was not in a three-year adjusted cumulative loss position its near-term and mid-term financial outlook deteriorated significantly in the three months ended March 31, 2008 such that Old GM anticipated being in a three-year adjusted cumulative loss position in the near- and mid-term. In Spain, as in the United Kingdom, Old GM’s outlook deteriorated based on its projections of the combined effects of the foreign currency exchange environment and commodity prices, including its estimate of the potential costs that may arise from the regulatory and tax environment relating to CO2 emissions.

Old GM established a valuation allowance in the year ended 2007 against its Spanish deferred tax assets related to investment tax credits, which Old GM does not expect will be realizable under a more likely than not threshold.

United States, Canada and Germany – In the three months ended September 30, 2007 Old GM recorded a charge of $39.0 billion related to establishing full valuation allowances against its net deferred tax assets in the U.S., Canada and Germany. Concluding that a valuation allowance is not required is difficult when there is significant negative evidence which is objective and verifiable, such as cumulative losses in recent years. Old GM utilized a rolling twelve quarters of results as a measure of its cumulative losses in recent years. Old GM then adjusted those historical results to remove certain unusual items and charges. In the U.S., Canada and Germany, Old GM’s analysis performed in the three months ended September 30, 2007 indicated that it had cumulative three year historical losses on an adjusted basis. This is considered significant negative evidence which is objective and verifiable and therefore, difficult

jurisdictions could

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to overcome. In addition, Old GM’s near-term financial outlook in the U.S., Canada and Germany deteriorated in the three months ended December 31, 2007. While Old GM’s long-term financial outlook in the U.S., Canada and Germany was positive at the time of the analysis, Old GM concluded that its ability to rely on its long-term outlook as to future taxable income was limited due to uncertainty created by the weight of the negative evidence, particularly:

The possibility for continued or increasing price competition in the highly competitive U.S. market. This was seen in the three months ended September 30, 2007 when a competitor introduced its new fullsize trucks and offered customer incentives to gain market share. Accordingly, Old GM increased customer incentives on its recently launched fullsize trucks, which were not previously anticipated;

Continued volatile oil prices and the possible effect that may have on consumer preferences related to Old GM’s most profitable products, fullsize trucks and sport utility vehicles;

Uncertainty over the effect on Old GM’s cost structure from more stringent U.S. fuel economy and global emissions standards which may require Old GM to sell a significant volume of alternative fuel vehicles across its portfolio;

Uncertainty as to the future operating results of GMAC’s mortgage business, and

Acceleration of tax deductions for OPEB liabilities as compared to prior expectations due to changes associated with the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement.

Accordingly, based on these circumstances and uncertainty regarding Old GM’s future taxable income, Old GM recorded full valuation allowances against these net deferred tax assets in the three months ended September 30, 2007.

Sweden – Saab filed for bankruptcy protection under the laws of Sweden in February 2009 and was deconsolidated. Though reconsolidated in August, Saab’s assets and liabilities were classified as held for sale. As a result, Saab deferred income taxes and associated valuation allowances, included in our consolidated amounts in years prior to 2009, are not included subsequent to its February 2009 deconsolidation.

If, in the future, we generate three-year adjusted cumulative profits in tax jurisdictions where we have recorded full valuation allowances, our conclusion regarding the need for valuation allowances in these tax jurisdictions could change, resulting in the reversal of some or all of suchthe valuation allowances. If weour operations generate taxable income in tax jurisdictions prior to overcoming negative evidence such asreaching profitability on a three-year adjusted cumulative loss,sustained basis, we would reverse a portion of the valuation allowance related to the corresponding realized tax benefit for that period, without changing our conclusions on the need for a full valuation allowance against the remaining net deferred tax assets.

Uncertain Tax Positions

At December 31, 2009 the amount ofThe following table summarizes gross unrecognized tax benefits before valuation allowances and the amount that would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods after valuation allowances was $5.4 billion and $618 million. At December 31, 2008(dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Gross unrecognized tax benefits before valuation allowances

  $5,169    $5,410  

Amount that would favorably affect effective tax rate in future

  $785    $618  

Amount of liability for uncertain tax positions benefits netted against deferred tax assets in the same jurisdiction (a)

  $3,605    $4,007  

(a)The remaining uncertain tax positions are classified as current and non-current liabilities.

The following table summarizes activity of the amounttotal amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits before valuation allowances and the amount that would favorably affect the effective(dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Beginning balance

  $5,410   $4,096     $2,803   $2,754  

Additions to tax positions in the current year

   195    1,454      1,493    208  

Additions to tax positions in prior years

   803    22      594    751  

Reductions to tax positions in the current year

       (44    (25  (47

Reductions to tax positions in prior years

   (475  (128    (626  (725

Reductions in tax positions due to lapse of statutory limitations

   (18        (281    

Settlements

   (761  (111    (16  (275

Other

   15    121      154    137  
                   

Ending balance

  $5,169   $5,410     $4,096   $2,803  
                   

The following tables summarize information regarding income tax raterelated interest and penalties (dollars in future periods after valuation allowances was $2.8 billion and ($26) million. At December 31, 2009 and 2008 $4.0 billion and $1.2 billion of the liability for uncertain tax positions reduced deferred tax assets relating to the same tax jurisdictions. The remaining uncertain tax positions are classified as a non-current asset or liability.millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Interest income

  $13    $     $249   $26  

Interest expense (benefit)

  $20    $30     $(31 $13  

Penalties

  $1    $     $30   $4  

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The following table summarizes a reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Beginning balance

  $4,096     $2,803   $2,754  

Additions to tax positions recorded in the current year

   1,454      1,493    208  

Additions to tax positions recorded in prior years

   22      594    751  

Reductions to tax positions recorded in the current year

   (44    (25  (47

Reductions to tax positions recorded in prior years

   (128    (626  (725

Reductions in tax positions due to lapse of statutory limitations

         (281    

Settlements

   (111    (16  (275

Other

   121      154    137  
               

Ending balance

  $5,410     $4,096   $2,803  
               

The following tables summarize information regarding interest and penalties (dollars in millions):

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008

Interest income

  $   $249   $26

Interest expense (benefit)

  $30   $(31 $13

Penalties

  $   $30   $4

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Accrued interest receivable

  $10   $129  $    $10  

Accrued interest payable

  $275   $198  $250    $275  

Accrued penalties

  $137   $90  $119    $137  

Other Matters

Most of the tax attributes generated by Old GM and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries (net operating loss carryforwards and various income tax credits) survived the Chapter 11 Proceedings, and we are using or expect to use the tax attributes to reduce future tax liabilities. The ability to utilize certain of the U.S. tax attributes in future tax periods could be limited by Section 382(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. On November 1, 2010, we amended our certificate of incorporation to minimize the likelihood of an ownership change occurring for Section 382 purposes. In Germany, we have net operating loss carryforwards for corporate income tax and trade tax purposes. We have applied for,purposes through November 30, 2009 that, as a result of reorganizations that took place in 2008 and expect approval of2009, were not recorded as deferred tax assets. Although we received a ruling from the German tax authorities regardingconfirming the availability of those losses. If approved, we should be able to continue tothese losses for carry over those losses despiteon January 26, 2011, a European Union Commission review concluded the reorganizationsGerman law on which the ruling was based is void and therefore reaffirmed these loss carryforwards are not available. We are evaluating options that have taken place in Germany in 2008 and 2009.would allow these loss carryforwards to reduce future taxable income. In Australia, we have net operating loss carryforwards which are now subject to meeting an annuala “Same Business Test” requirement. We will have torequirement that we assess the ability to utilize these carryforward losses annually.on a quarterly basis.

In the U.S., we have continuing responsibility for Old GMGM’s open tax years. Old GM’s federal income tax returns for 2004 through 2006 were audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the review was concluded in February 2010. The IRS is currently auditing Old GMGM’s federal tax returns for 2007 and 2008.2008 tax years. The IRS is also reviewing the January 1 through July 9, 2009 Old GM tax year as part of the IRS Compliance Assurance Process (CAP), a pre-file examination process.the objective of which is to reach early issue resolution and increase audit efficiency. Our July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and 2010 tax year isyears are also under IRS CAP review. In addition to the U.S., income tax returns are filed in multiple jurisdictions and are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. We have open tax years from 2001 to 2009 with various significant tax jurisdictions. These open years contain matters that could be

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subject to differing interpretations of applicable tax laws and regulations as they relate to the amount, character, timing or inclusion of revenue and expenses or the sustainability of income tax credits for a given audit cycle. We have continuing responsibility for Old GM’s open tax years. We record, and Old GM previously recorded,Given the global nature of our operations, there is a tax benefit only for those positionsrisk that meet the more likely than not standard.transfer pricing disputes may arise.

In May 2009 the U.S. and Canadian governments resolved a transfer pricing matter for Old GM which covered the tax years 2001 through 2007. In the three months ended June 30, 2009 this resolution resulted in a tax benefit of $692 million and interest of $229 million. Final administrative processing of the Canadian case closing occurred in late 2009, and final administrative processing of the U.S. case closing occurred in February 2010.

In June 2010 a Mexican income tax audit covering the 2002 and 2003 years was concluded and an assessment of 2.0 billion pesos (equivalent to $165 million) including tax, interest and penalties was issued. We do not anticipate significant adjustments will result from these final closings.

Within the next twelve months, we expect to reach agreementagree with the IRS on all issues affecting Old GM federal returnsassessment and our July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 federal return.intend to appeal. We believe we have adequate reserves established and collection of the assessment will be suspended during the appeal period and any outcomesubsequent proceedings through U.S. and Mexican competent authorities.

In November 2010 an agreement was reached with the Canadian government to resolve various income tax matters in the years 2003 through 2009. In the three months ended December 31, 2010, this resolution resulted in a tax benefit of $140 million including interest.

Based on an unfavorable Brazilian Supreme court decision rendered to a separate Brazilian taxpayer on a similar income tax matter, it is likely we will not havesettle a material effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. contested income tax matter for $242 million in the next twelve months. This amount was fully reserved in a prior period.

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At December 31, 20092010, aside from the Brazilian matter, it is not possible to reasonably estimate the expected change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits overin the next 12twelve months.

Note 23.24. Fair Value Measurements

Automotive

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

The following tables summarize the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor  Successor 
  Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
at December 31, 2009
  Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
at December 31, 2010
 
      Level 1          Level 2          Level 3          Total      Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

                

Cash equivalents(a)

                

United States government and agency

  $  $580  $  $580  $    $1,085    $    $1,085  

Sovereign debt

        523          523  

Certificates of deposit

      2,140      2,140        2,705          2,705  

Money market funds

   7,487         7,487   4,844               4,844  

Commercial paper

      969      969��       3,807          3,807  

Marketable securities

                

Trading securities

        

Equity

   15   17      32   21     17          38  

Debt

        98          98  

Available–for–sale securities

        

United States government and agency

      19      19        2,023          2,023  

Mortgage and asset-backed

      22      22

Sovereign debt

        773          773  

Certificates of deposit

      8      8        954          954  

Foreign government

      24      24

Corporate debt

      29      29        1,669          1,669  

Restricted cash

        

Restricted cash and marketable securities (a)

        

United States government and agency

        99          99  

Money market funds

   12,662         12,662   345               345  

Government of Canada bonds

      955      955

Sovereign debt

        1,011          1,011  

Corporate debt

        19          19  

Other assets

                

Equity

   13         13   5               5  

Convertible debt

             10     10  

Derivatives

                

Commodity

      11      11        93          93  

Foreign currency

      90   33   123        80          80  

Other

      25      25        44          44  
                            

Total assets

  $20,177  $4,889  $33  $25,099  $5,215    $15,000    $10    $20,225  
                            

Liabilities

                

Other liabilities

        

Options

  $    $    $24    $24  

Derivatives

                

Foreign currency

  $  $9  $705  $714        113          113  

Commodity

        9          9  
                            

Total liabilities

  $  $9  $705  $714  $    $122    $24    $146  
                            

(a)Cash and time deposits recorded in Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash and marketable securities have been excluded.

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  Predecessor  Successor 
  Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
at December 31, 2008
  Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis at
December 31, 2009
 
      Level 1          Level 2          Level 3          Total      Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

                

Cash equivalents(a)

                

United States government and agency

  $    $580    $    $580  

Certificates of deposit

  $  $2,375  $  $2,375        2,140          2,140  

Money market funds

   7,487               7,487  

Commercial paper

      1,645      1,645        969          969  

Marketable securities

                

Trading securities

        

Equity

   9   15      24   15     17          32  

Debt

        92          92  

Available–for–sale securities

        

United States government and agency

      4      4        2          2  

Mortgage- and asset-backed

         66   66

Certificates of deposit

      11      11        8          8  

Foreign government

      19      19

Corporate debt

      17      17

Restricted cash

        

Certificates of deposit

      26      26

Commercial paper

      59      59

Restricted cash and marketable securities (a)

        

United States government and agency

        140          140  

Money market funds

   13,083               13,083  

Sovereign debt

        955          955  

Other assets

                

Equity

   5         5   13               13  

Derivatives

                

Interest rate swaps

      368   3   371

Commodity

        11          11  

Foreign currency

      1,228      1,228        90     33     123  

Commodity

      35   1   36

Other

        25          25  
                            

Total assets

  $14  $5,802  $70  $5,886  $20,598    $5,029    $33    $25,660  
                            

Liabilities

                

Derivatives

                

Cross currency swaps

  $  $377  $  $377

Interest rate swaps

      3   3   6

Foreign currency

      258   2,144   2,402  $    $9    $705    $714  

Commodity

      571   18   589

Other

         164   164
                            

Total liabilities

  $  $1,209  $2,329  $3,538  $    $9    $705    $714  
                            

(a)Cash and time deposits recorded in Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash and marketable securities have been excluded.

Transfers In and/or Out of Level 3

At June 30,December 31, 2010 our non-performance risk remains unobservable through a liquid credit default swap market. In the three months ended December 31, 2010 we determined that our non-performance risk no longer represents a significant input in the determination of the fair value of our derivatives. The effect of our non-performance risk in the valuation has been reduced due to the reduction in the remaining duration and magnitude of these net derivative liability positions. In October 2010 we transferred foreign currency derivatives with a fair market value of $183 million out of Level 3 to Level 2.

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM’s mortgage- and asset-backed securities were transferred fromout of Level 3 to Level 2 as the significant inputs used to measure fair value and quoted prices for similar instruments were determined to be observable in an active market.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

For periods presented afterfrom June 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 nonperformance risk for us and Old GM was not observable through thea liquid credit default swap market as a result of the Chapter 11 Proceedings and the lack of traded instruments for us after the 363 Sale. As a result, foreign currency derivatives with a fair market value of $1.6 billion were transferred into Level 3 from Level 2 to Level 3. Our nonperformance risk remains not directly observablein the period January 1, 2009 through the credit default swap market at December 31, 2009 and accordingly the derivative contracts for certain foreign subsidiaries remain classified in Level 3.July 9, 2009.

In the three months ended March 31, 2009 Old GM determined the credit profile of certain foreign subsidiaries was equivalent to Old GM’s nonperformance risk which was observable through the credit default swap market and bond market based on prices for recent trades. Accordingly, foreignForeign currency derivatives with a fair value of $2.1 billion were transferred from Level 3 into Level 2.

In December 2008 Old GM transferred foreign currency derivatives with a fair value of $2.1 billion fromThe following tables summarize the activity for financial instruments classified in Level 2 to Level 3. These derivatives relate to certain of Old GM’s foreign consolidated subsidiaries where Old GM was not able to determine observable credit3 (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Level 3 Financial Assets and (Liabilities) 
   Mortgage-
backed

Securities
   Commodity
Derivatives,
Net
   Foreign
Currency
Derivatives
  Options  Other
Securities
   Total Net
Assets
(Liabilities)
 

Balance at January 1, 2010

  $    $    $(672 $   $    $(672

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)

          

Included in earnings

             103    (3       100  

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

             (10           (10

Purchases, issuances and settlements

             394    (21  10     383  

Transfer in and/or out of Level 3

             185             185  
                            

Balance at December 31, 2010

  $    $    $   $(24 $10    $(14
                            

Amount of total gains and (losses) in the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at the reporting date

  $    $    $   $(3 $    $(3
                            
   Successor 
   Level 3 Financial Assets and (Liabilities) 
   Mortgage-
backed

Securities
   Commodity
Derivatives,
Net
   Foreign
Currency
Derivatives
  Options  Other
Securities
   Total Net
Assets
(Liabilities)
 

Balance at July 10, 2009

  $    $    $(1,430 $   $    $(1,430

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)

          

Included in earnings

             238             238  

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

             (103           (103

Purchases, issuances and settlements

             623             623  

Transfer in and/or out of Level 3

                            
                            

Balance at December 31, 2009

  $    $    $(672 $   $    $(672
                            

Amount of total gains and (losses) in the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at the reporting date

  $    $    $214   $   $    $214  
                            

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

ratings. Prior to December 31, 2008, these derivatives were valued based on our credit rating which was observable through the credit default swap market. At December 31, 2008 the fair value of these foreign currency derivative contracts was estimated based on the credit rating of comparable local companies with similar credit profiles and observable credit ratings together with internal bank credit ratings obtained from the subsidiary’s lenders.

The following tables summarize the activity in the balance sheet accounts for financial instruments classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor 
  Level 3 Financial Assets and (Liabilities) 
  Mortgage-
backed

Securities(a)
 Commodity
Derivatives,
Net(b)
 Foreign
Currency
Derivatives(c)
  Other
Derivative
Instruments(a)
 Other
Securities(a)
 Total Net
Assets
(Liabilities)
 

Balance at July 10, 2009

 $ $ $(1,430 $ $ $(1,430

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)

      

Included in earnings

      238        238  

Included in Other comprehensive loss

      (103      (103

Purchases, issuances and settlements

      623        623  

Transfer in and/or out of Level 3

                
                    

Balance at December 31, 2009

 $ $ $(672 $ $ $(672
                    

Amount of total gains and (losses) in the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at the reporting date

 $ $ $214   $ $ $214  
                    

  Predecessor 
  Level 3 Financial Assets and (Liabilities) 
  Mortgage-
backed

Securities(a)
  Commodity
Derivatives,
Net(b)
  Foreign
Currency
Derivatives(c)
  Other
Derivative
Instruments(a)
  Other
Securities(a)
  Total Net
Assets
(Liabilities)
 

Balance at January 1, 2009

 $49   $(17 $(2,144 $(164 $17   $(2,259

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)

      

Included in earnings

  (2  13    26    164    (5  196  

Included in Other comprehensive loss

          (2          (2

Purchases, issuances and settlements

  (14  4    105        (7  88  

Transfer in and/or out of Level 3

  (33      585        (5  547  
                        

Balance at July 9, 2009

 $   $   $(1,430 $   $   $(1,430
                        

Amount of total gains and (losses) in the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at the reporting date

 $   $   $28   $   $   $28  
                        

   Predecessor 
   Level 3 Financial Assets and (Liabilities) 
   Mortgage-
backed

Securities
  Commodity
Derivatives,
Net
  Foreign
Currency
Derivatives
  Other
Derivative
Instruments
  Other
Securities
  Total Net
Assets
(Liabilities)
 

Balance at January 1, 2009

  $49   $(17 $(2,144 $(164 $17   $(2,259

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)

       

Included in earnings

   (2  13    26    164    (5  196  

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

           (2          (2

Purchases, issuances and settlements

   (14  4    105        (7  88  

Transfer in and/or out of Level 3

   (33      585        (5  547  
                         

Balance at July 9, 2009

  $   $   $(1,430 $   $   $(1,430
                         

Amount of total gains and (losses) in the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at the reporting date

  $   $   $28   $   $   $28  
                         

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

  Predecessor 
  Level 3 Financial Assets and (Liabilities) 
  Mortgage-
backed

Securities(a)
  Commodity
Derivatives(b)
  Foreign
Currency
Derivatives(c)
  Corporate
Debt

Securities(a)
  Other
Derivative
Instruments(a)
  Other
Securities(a)
  Total Net
Assets
(Liabilities)
 

Balance at January 1, 2008

 $283   $257   $   $28   $   $260   $828  

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)

       

Included in earnings

  (39  28        23        (65  (53

Included in Other comprehensive loss

  1                    7    8  

Purchases, issuances and settlements

  (196  (302      (51  (164  (185  (898

Transfer in and/or out of Level 3

          (2,144              (2,144
                            

Balance at December 31, 2008

 $49   $(17 $(2,144 $   $(164 $17   $(2,259
                            

Amount of total gains and (losses) in the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at the reporting date

 $(6 $28   $(775 $   $   $(1 $(754
                            

(a)Realized gains (losses) and other than temporary impairments on marketable securities (including the UST warrants outstanding until the closing of the 363 Sale) are recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

(b)Prior to July 10, 2009 realized and unrealized gains (losses) on commodity derivatives are recorded in Cost of sales. Changes in fair value are attributable to changes in base metal and precious metal prices. Beginning July 10, 2009 realized and unrealized gains (losses) on commodity derivatives are recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

(c)Prior to July 10, 2009 realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency derivatives are recorded in the line item associated with the economically hedged item. Beginning July 10, 2009 realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency derivatives are recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net and foreign currency translation gains (losses) are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

We determined the fair value of debt based on a discounted cash flow model which used benchmark yield curves plus a spread that represented the yields on traded bonds of companies with comparable credit ratings and risk profiles.

Old GM determined the fair value of debt based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or based on the current rates offered for debt of similar remaining maturities.

The following table summarizes the carrying amount and estimated fair values of short-term and long-term debt including capital leases for which it is practical to estimate fair value (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor     Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008
  December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Carrying amount (a)

  $15,783    $45,938  $4,630    $15,783  

Fair value (a)

  $16,024    $16,986  $4,840    $16,024  

 

(a)Accounts and notes receivable, net and Accounts payable (principally trade) are not included because the carrying amount approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.

Ally Financial Common and Preferred Stock

At December 31, 2010 we estimated the fair value of Ally Financial common stock using a market approach that applies the average price to tangible book value multiples of comparable companies to the consolidated Ally Financial tangible book value. This approach provides our best estimate of the fair value of our investment in Ally Financial common stock at December 31, 2010 due to Ally Financial’s transition to a bank holding company and less readily available information with which to value Ally Financial’s business operations individually. The significant inputs used in our fair value analysis were Ally Financial’s December 31, 2010 financial statements, as well as the financial statements and price to tangible book value multiples of comparable companies in the banking and finance industry.

At December 31, 2009 we estimated the fair value of our investment in Ally Financial common stock using a market approach based on the average price to tangible book value multiples of comparable companies to each of Ally Financial’s Auto Finance, Commercial Finance, Mortgage, and Insurance operations to determine the fair value of the individual operations. These values were aggregated to estimate the fair value of Ally Financial’s common stock. The significant inputs used to determine the appropriate multiple for Ally Financial and used in our analysis were as follows:

Ally Financial’s December 31, 2009 financial statements, as well as the financial statements and price to tangible book value multiples of comparable companies in the Auto Finance, Commercial Finance and Insurance industries;

Historical segment equity information separately provided by Ally Financial;

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Expected performance of Ally Financial, as well as our view on its ability to access capital markets; and

The value of Ally Financial’s mortgage operations, taking into consideration the continuing challenges in the housing markets and mortgage industry, and its need for additional liquidity to maintain business operations.

At December 31, 2010 and 2009 we calculated the fair value of our investment in Ally Financial’s preferred stock using a discounted cash flow approach. The present value of the cash flows was determined using assumptions regarding the expected receipt of dividends on Ally Financial’s preferred stock and the expected call date.

The following table summarizes the carrying amount and estimated fair value of Ally Financial common and preferred stock (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009 

Common stock

    

Carrying amount (a)

  $964    $970  

Fair value

  $1,031    $970  

Preferred stock

    

Carrying amount

  $665    $665  

Fair value

  $1,055    $989  

(a)Investment in Ally Financial common stock at December 31, 2010 and 2009 includes the 9.9% and 16.6% held directly and indirectly through an independent trust.

Automotive Financing

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
at December 31, 2010
 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

        

Cash equivalents (a)

        

Money market funds

  $167    $    $    $167  

Restricted cash (a)

        

Money market funds

   952               952  

Derivatives

        

Interest rate swaps (b)

             23     23  

Interest rate caps (b)

        8          8  
                    

Total assets

  $1,119    $8    $23    $1,150  
                    

Liabilities

        

Derivatives

        

Interest rate swaps (b)

  $    $    $47    $47  

Interest rate caps (b)

        8          8  

Foreign currency contracts

        2          2  
                    

Total liabilities

  $     $10    $47    $57  
                    

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(a)Cash deposits and cash held in Guaranteed Investment Contracts have been excluded.

(b)The fair value of interest rate cap and swap derivatives are based upon quoted market prices when available. If quoted prices are not available, the fair value is estimated by discounting future net cash flows expected to be settled using a current risk adjusted rate.

Transfers In and/or Out of Level 3

The following table summarizes the activity for financial instruments classified in Level 3 (dollars in millions):

   Successor 
   Assets  (Liabilities) 
   Interest Rate
Swap
Derivatives
  Interest Rate
Swap
Derivatives
 

Balance at October 1, 2010

  $27   $(61

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

         

Total realized/unrealized gains (losses)

   

Included in earnings

   1    (1

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

         

Settlements

   (5  15  
         

Balance at December 31, 2010

  $23   $(47
         

The following table summarizes estimated fair values, carrying amounts and various methods and assumptions used in valuing GM Financial’s financial instruments (dollars in millions):

   December 31, 2010 
   Carrying Amount   Estimated
Fair  Value
 

Financial assets

    

Finance receivables, net (a)

  $8,197    $8,186  

Financial liabilities

    

Credit facilities(b)

  $832    $832  

Securitization notes payable (c)

  $6,128    $6,107  

Senior notes and convertible senior notes (c)

  $72    $72  

(a)The fair value of the finance receivables is estimated based upon forecasted cash flows discounted using a pre-tax weighted-average cost of capital. The forecast includes among other things items such as prepayment, defaults, recoveries and fee income assumptions.

(b)Credit facilities have variable rates of interest and maturities of three years or less. The carrying amount is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.

(c)The fair values of the securitization notes payable and senior notes and convertible senior notes are based on quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, the fair value is estimated by discounting future net cash flows expected to be settled using a current risk-adjusted rate.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Note 24.25. Restructuring and Other Initiatives

Automotive

We have and Old GM had previously executed various restructuring and other initiatives, and we plan to execute additional initiatives in the future, if necessary, in order to preserve adequate liquidity, to align manufacturing capacity and other costs with prevailing global automotive production and to improve the utilization of remaining facilities. Related charges are primarily recorded in CostAutomotive cost of sales and Selling,Automotive selling, general and administrative expense.

In May 2009 Old GM and the UAW entered into an agreement that suspended the JOBS Program which was replaced with the SUB and TSP. These job security programs provide reduced wages and employees continue to receive coverage under certain employee benefit programs. The number of weeks that an employee receives these benefits depends on the employee’s classification as well as the number of years of service that the employee has accrued. A similar tiered benefit is provided to CAW employees.

As part of achieving and sustaining long-term viability and the viability of our dealer network, we determined that a reduction in the number of GMNA dealerships was necessary. In determining which dealerships would remain in our network we performed careful analyses of volumes and consumer satisfaction indexes, among other criteria. Wind-down agreements with over 2,000 retail dealers have been executed. The retail dealers executing wind-down agreements have agreed to terminate their dealer agreements with us prior to October 31, 2010. Our plan was to reduce dealerships in the United States and Canada to approximately 3,600 to 4,000 and 450 to 480 in the long-term. However, in December 2009 President Obama signed legislation giving U.S. dealers access to neutral arbitration should they decide to contest the wind-down of their dealership. Under the terms of the legislation we have informed dealers as to why their dealership received a wind-down agreement. In turn, dealers were given a timeframe to file for reinstatement through the American Arbitration Association. Under the law decisions in these arbitration proceedings must generally be made by June 2010 and are binding and final. We have sent letters to over 2,000 of our dealers explaining the reasons for their wind-down agreements and over 1,100 dealers have filed for arbitration. In response to the arbitration filings we reviewed each of the dealer reinstatement claims filed with the American Arbitration Association. Our review resulted in over 600 letters of intent sent to dealers, containing our core business criteria for operation of a dealership, which upon compliance by the dealer, would result in reinstatement of the dealership. We expect to have the overall arbitration and reinstatement process fundamentally resolved in 2010. Due to the reinstatement of dealerships and the uncertainty of the outcome of the remaining binding arbitration cases we expect the number of dealerships in our network to exceed the previously estimated range.

Refer to Note 2526 for asset impairment charges related to our restructuring initiatives and Note 1920 for pension and other postretirement benefit charges resulting from our hourly and salaried employee separation initiatives, including special attrition programs.

GM Financial did not execute any new restructuring initiatives in the three months ended December 31, 2010. Charges and payments for restructuring activities in the three months ended December 31, 2010 related to previously announced programs are not significant.

The following table summarizes Automotive restructuring reserves (excluding restructuring reserves related to dealer wind-down agreements) and charges by segment, including postemployment benefit reserves and charges (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  Total 

Balance at July 10, 2009

  $2,905   $433   $48   $3,386  

Additions

   44    37    85    166  

Interest accretion and other

   15    35        50  

Payments

   (994  (61  (128  (1,183

Revisions to estimates

   30        (2  28  

Effect of foreign currency

   88    7    4    99  
                 

Balance at December 31, 2009 (a)

  $2,088   $451   $7   $2,546  
                 

   Successor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  GMSA  Total 

Balance at July 10, 2009

  $2,905   $433   $32   $16   $3,386  

Additions

   44    37    76    9    166  

Interest accretion and other

   15    35            50  

Payments

   (994  (61  (109  (19  (1,183

Revisions to estimates

   30        1    (3  28  

Effect of foreign currency

   88    7    3    1    99  
                     

Balance at December 31, 2009

   2,088    451    3    4    2,546  

Additions

   50    734    1    2    787  

Interest accretion and other

   36    114            150  

Payments

   (712  (589  (1  (7  (1,309

Revisions to estimates

   (361  (8      1    (368

Effect of foreign currency

   34    (38          (4
                     

Balance at December 31, 2010 (a)

  $1,135   $664   $3   $   $1,802  
                     

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

  Predecessor   Predecessor 
  GMNA GME GMIO Total   GMNA GME GMIO GMSA Total 

Balance at January 1, 2007

  $1,339   $407   $5   $1,751  

Additions

   382    537    63    982  

Interest accretion and other

   21    30        51  

Payments

   (872  (439  (65  (1,376

Revisions to estimates

   (67  (15      (82

Effect of foreign currency

   65    60    1    126  
             

Balance at December 31, 2007

   868    580    4    1,452  

Balance at January 1, 2008

  $868   $580   $   $4   $1,452  

Additions

   2,165    242    130    2,537     2,165    242    96    34    2,537  

Interest accretion and other

   41    62        103     41    62            103  

Payments

   (745  (368  (53  (1,166   (745  (368  (33  (20  (1,166

Revisions to estimates

   320    (18  (3  299     320    (18      (3  299  

Effect of foreign currency

   (193  (30  (20  (243   (193  (30  (18  (2  (243
                             

Balance at December 31, 2008

   2,456    468    58    2,982     2,456    468    45    13    2,982  

Additions

   1,835    20    65    1,920     1,835    20    27    38    1,920  

Interest accretion and other

   16    11        27     16    11            27  

Payments

   (1,014  (65  (91  (1,170   (1,014  (65  (43  (48  (1,170

Revisions to estimates

   (401      9    (392   (401          9    (392

Effect of foreign currency

   50    (1  7    56     50    (1  3    4    56  
                             

Balance at July 9, 2009

   2,942    433    48    3,423     2,942    433    32    16    3,423  

Effect of application of fresh-start reporting

   (37          (37   (37              (37
                             

Ending balance including effect of application of fresh-start reporting

  $2,905   $433   $48   $3,386    $2,905   $433   $32   $16   $3,386  
                             

 

(a)The remaining cash payments related to these restructuring reserves primarily relate to postemployment benefits to be paid.

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GMNA recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates that increaseddecreased the restructuring reserves by $275 million in the year ended December 31, 2010. The decreases were primarily related to increased production capacity utilization, which resulted in the recall of idled employees to fill added shifts at multiple U.S. production sites and revisions to productivity initiatives, partially offset by Canadian restructuring activities.

GME recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $840 million in the year ended December 31, 2010 for separation programs primarily related to the following initiatives:

Separation charges of $527 million related to the closure of the Antwerp, Belgium facility which affects 2,600 employees.

Separation charges of $72 million and revisions to estimates to decrease the reserve by $9 million related to separation/layoff plans and an early retirement plan in Spain which affects 1,200 employees.

Separation charges of $31 million related to a voluntary separation program in the United Kingdom.

Separation charges of $95 million and interest accretion and other of $104 million related to a voluntary separation program and previously announced programs in Germany.

We have committed to a restructuring plan for GME, and as of December 31, 2010 we expect to expend up to $1.4 billion. Of this amount $0.8 billion was recorded in 2010 as charges for the separation programs described above. We expect to incur an additional $0.6 billion primarily in 2011 and 2012 to complete these programs. Because these programs involve voluntary separations, no liabilities are recorded until offers to employees are accepted.

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GMNA recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $89 million in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 for separation programs primarily related to the following initiatives:

 

The restructuring reserves were increased by $213 million due to an increase in the SUB and TSP accrual of $183 million related to capacity actions, productivity initiatives, acquisition of Nexteer and four domestic facilities and Canadian restructuring activities of $30 million.

 

The salaried and hourly workforce severance accruals were reduced by $146 million as a result of elections subsequently made by terminating employees, suchemployees. Such amounts were reclassified as special termination benefits and were funded from the U.S. defined benefit pension plans and other applicable retirement benefit plans.

GME recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $72 million in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 primarily related to separation charges for early retirement programs and additional liability adjustments, primarily in Germany.

GMIO recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $83$77 million in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, which includesprimarily related to separation charges of $72 million related to restructuring programs in Australia for salaried and hourly employees.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

We market vehicles worldwide through a network of independent retail dealers and distributors. As part of achieving and sustaining long-term viability and the viability of our dealer network, we determined that a reduction in the number of GMNA dealerships was necessary. At December 31, 2010 there were 5,200 dealers in GMNA compared to 6,500 at December 31, 2009. Certain dealers in the U.S. that had signed wind-down agreements with us elected to file for reinstatement through a binding arbitration process. At December 31, 2010 the arbitration process had been resolved. As a result of the arbitration process we offered 332 dealers reinstatement in their entirety and 460 existing dealers reinstatement of certain brands.

The following table summarizes GMNA’s restructuring reserves related to dealer wind-down agreements in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and in the year ended December 31, 2010 (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  U.S. Canada and Mexico Total   U.S. Canada and Mexico Total 

Balance at July 10, 2009

  $398   $118   $516    $398   $118   $516  

Additions

   229    46    275     229    46    275  

Payments

   (167  (118  (285   (167  (118  (285

Transfer to legal reserve

       (17  (17       (17  (17

Effect of foreign currency

       12    12         12    12  
                    

Balance at December 31, 2009

  $460   $41   $501     460    41    501  

Revisions to estimates

   (2  9    7  

Payments

   (323  (43  (366

Effect of foreign currency

       2    2  
                    

Balance at December 31, 2010

  $135   $9   $144  
          

Restructuring reserves related to dealer wind-down agreements in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 increased primarily due to additional accruals recorded for wind-down payments to Saturn dealerships related to the decision in September 2009 to wind-down the Saturn brand and dealership network in accordance with the deferred termination agreements that Saturn dealers have signed with us.signed.

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GMNA recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $1.5 billion in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 for separation programs related to the following initiatives:

 

Postemployment benefit charges in the U.S. of $825 million related to 13,000 hourly employees who participated in the 2009 Special Attrition Program and the Second 2009 Special Attrition Program.Programs.

 

SUB and TSP related charges in the U.S. of $707 million, recorded as an additional liability determined by an actuarial analysis at the implementation of the SUB and TSP and related suspension of the JOBS Program.

 

Revisions to estimates of $401 million to decrease the reserve, primarily related to $335 million for the suspension of the JOBS Program and $141 million for estimated future wages and benefits due to employees who participated in the 2009 Special Attrition Programs; offset by a net increase of $86 million related to Canadian salaried workforce reductions and other restructuring initiatives in Canada.

 

Separation charges of $250 million for a U.S. salaried severance program to allow 6,000 terminated employees to receive ongoing wages and benefits for up to 12 months.

 

Postemployment benefit charges in Canada of $38 million related to 380 hourly employees who participated in a special attrition program at the Oshawa Facility.

GME recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $31 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 primarily related to separation charges for early retirement programs and additional liability adjustments, primarily in Germany.

GMIO recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $74$27 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 for separation programs primarily related to the following initiatives:

Separation charges of $48 million related to voluntary and involuntary separation programs in South America affecting 3,300 salaried and hourly employees.

Separation charges in Australia of $19 million related to a facility idling. The program affects employees who left through December 2009.

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The following table summarizes GMNA’s restructuring reserves relatedGMSA recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to dealer wind-down agreementsestimates of $47 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (dollarsrelated to voluntary and involuntary separation programs in millions):South America affecting 3,300 salaried and hourly employees.

   Predecessor 
   U.S.  Canada and Mexico  Total 

Balance at January 1, 2009

  $  $   $  

Additions

   398   120    518  

Payments

      (2  (2
             

Balance at July 9, 2009

  $398  $118   $516  
             

GMNA recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $2.5 billion in the year ended December 31, 2008 for separation programs related to the following initiatives:

 

Postemployment benefit costs in the U.S. and Canada of $2.1 billion, which was comprised of $1.7 billion related to previously announced capacity actions and $407 million for special attrition programs.

 

Revisions to estimates that increased the reserve of $320 million.

 

Separation charges of $40 million for a U.S. salaried severance program, which allowed terminated employees to receive ongoing wages and benefits for up to 12 months.

GME recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $286 million in the year ended December 31, 2008 for separation programs related to the following initiatives:

 

Separation charges in Germany of $107 million related to early retirement programs, along with additional minor separations under other current programs.

 

Separation charges in Belgium of $92 million related to current and previously announced programs, having previously recorded $341 million in the year ended 2007.programs.

 

Separation charges of $43 million related to separation programs and the cost of previously announced initiatives, which include voluntary separations, in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain and France.

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GMIO recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $127$96 million in the year ended December 31, 2008 primarily related to separation charges of $51 million in South Africa and South America, and separation charges of $76 million related to a facility idling in Australia.

GMNAGMSA recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $336$31 million in the year ended 2007 for separation programsDecember 31, 2008 related to separation charges in South America.

Dealer Wind-downs

The following table summarizes GMNA’s restructuring reserves related to dealer wind-down agreements in the following initiatives:period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 (dollars in millions):

 

Postemployment benefit costs of $364 million, which was comprised of $333 million for previously announced capacity actions in the U.S. and Canada and $31 million for special attrition programs.

Revisions to estimates to decrease the reserve of $67 million.

Separation charges of $18 million for a U.S. salaried severance program, which allowed terminated employees to receive ongoing wages and benefits for up to 12 months.

   Predecessor 
   U.S.   Canada and Mexico  Total 

Balance at January 1, 2009

  $    $   $  

Additions

   398     120    518  

Payments

        (2  (2
              

Balance at July 9, 2009

  $398    $118   $516  
              

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

GME recorded charges, interest accretion and other, and revisions to estimates of $552 million in the year ended 2007 for separation programs related to the following initiatives:

Separation charges in Belgium of $341 million related to current and previously announced programs.

Separation charges in Germany of $151 million and postemployment liability adjustments of $21 million. These charges and adjustments were primarily related to early retirement programs, along with additional minor separations.

Separation charges of $45 million related to initiatives announced in 2006. These included separations in Sweden and the United Kingdom and the closure of the Portugal assembly facility.

Revisions to estimates to decrease the reserve of $15 million related to programs in Germany and Belgium.

GMIO recorded charges of $63 million in the year ended 2007 primarily related to charges of $22 million for employee separations in Brazil and charges of $41 million related to a voluntary employee separation program in Australia.Note 26. Impairments

Note 25. ImpairmentsAutomotive

The following table summarizes impairment charges (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

GMNA

         

Goodwill

  $   $  $154  $

Intangibles assets

   21          

Product-specific tooling assets

   1    278   291   240

Cancelled powertrain programs

       42   120   

Equity and cost method investments

   4    28   119   

Vehicles leased to rental car companies

       11   160   44

Automotive retail leases (a)

          220   

Other than temporary impairment charges on debt and equity securities (b)

          47   72
                 

Total GMNA impairment charges

   26    359   1,111   356

GME

         

Goodwill

          456   

Product-specific tooling assets

       237   497   

Vehicles leased to rental car companies

   18    36   222   90
                 

Total GME impairment charges

   18    273   1,175   90

GMIO

         

Product-specific tooling assets

   1    7   72   19

Asset impairment charges related to restructuring initiatives

          30   

Other long-lived assets

       2      
                 

Total GMIO impairment charges

   1    9   102   19

Corporate

         

Other than temporary impairment charges on debt and equity securities (b)

       11   15   

Automotive retail leases

       16   157   

GMAC Common Membership Interests

          7,099   

GMAC common stock

   270          

GMAC Preferred Membership Interests

          1,001   
                 

Total Corporate impairment charges

   270    27   8,272   
                 

Total impairment charges

  $315   $668  $10,660  $465
                 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

  Successor     Predecessor 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

GMNA

       

Goodwill

 $   $     $    $154  

Intangibles assets

      21             

Product-specific tooling assets

  234    1      278     291  

Cancelled powertrain programs

            42     120  

Equity and cost method investments

      4      28     119  

Vehicles leased to rental car companies

            11     160  

Automotive retail leases (a)

                 220  

Other than temporary impairment charges on debt and equity securities (b)

                 47  
                   

Total GMNA impairment charges

  234    26      359     1,111  

GME

       

Goodwill

                 456  

Product-specific tooling assets

            237     497  

Vehicles leased to rental car companies

  49    18      36     222  
                   

Total GME impairment charges

  49    18      273     1,175  

GMIO

       

Product-specific tooling assets

  6    1      7     66  

Asset impairment charges related to restructuring initiatives

                 28  
                   

Total GMIO impairment charges

  6    1      7     94  

GMSA

       

Product specific tooling assets

                 6  

Asset impairment charges related to restructuring initiatives

                 2  

Other long-lived assets

            2       
                   

Total GMSA impairment charges

            2     8  

Corporate

       

Other than temporary impairment charges on debt and equity securities (b)

            11     15  

Automotive retail leases

            16     157  

Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

                 7,099  

Ally Financial common stock

      270             

Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests

                 1,001  
                   

Total Corporate impairment charges

      270      27     8,272  
                   

Total impairment charges

 $289   $315     $668    $10,660  
                   

 

(a)The year ended December 31, 2008 includes an increase in intersegment residual support and risk sharing reserves of $220 million recorded as a reduction of revenue in GMNA.

 

(b)Refer to Note 68 and Note 2324 for additional information on marketable securities and financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The impairment charges were recorded in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Fair value measurements, excluding vehicles leased to rental car companies and automotive retail leases, utilized projected cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the perceived business risks related to the assets involved. Fair value measurements of vehicles leased to rental car companies utilized projected cash flows from vehicle sales at auction. Fair value measurements of automotive retail leases utilized discounted projected cash flows from lease payments and anticipated future auction proceeds.

The following tables summarize assets measured at fair value (all of which utilized Level 3 inputs) on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to initial recognition (dollars in millions):

GM

      Fair Value Measurements Using    
   Successor 
   Period Ended
December 31,

2009 (a)
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009

Total Losses
 

Product-specific tooling assets (b)

  $      $  $(2

Equity and cost method investments (other than GMAC)

  $1      $1  $(4

Vehicles leased to rental car companies (c)

  $543-567      $543-567  $(18

GMAC common stock

Intangible assets

  $

$

970

  

  

  $

$

970

  $

$

(270

(21


             
          $(315
             

   Successor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010 (a)
   Fair Value Measurements Using     
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant  Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
Total Losses
 

Product-specific tooling assets

  $    $    $    $    $(240

Vehicles leased to rental car companies

  $537-668    $    $    $537-668     (49
             
          $(289
             

(a)Amounts represent the fair value measure (or range of measures) during the period.

  Successor 
  Period Ended
December 31,

2009 (a)
  Fair Value Measurements Using    
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant  Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  July 10, 2009
Through
December  31,
2009
Total Losses
 

Product-specific tooling assets

 $   $   $   $   $(2

Equity and cost method investments (other than Ally Financial)

 $1   $   $   $1    (4

Vehicles leased to rental car companies (b)

 $543 - 567   $   $   $543 - 567    (18

Ally Financial common stock

 $970   $   $   $970    (270

Intangible assets

 $   $   $   $    (21
        
     $(315
        

 

(a)Amounts represent the fair value measure (or range of measures) during the period.

 

(b)In the period July 10, 2009 through September 30, 2009 and in the fourth quarter of 2009 we recorded impairment charges of $1 million each to write down product-specific tooling assets to their fair value of $0.

(c)In the period July 10, 2009 through September 30, 2009 we recorded impairment charges of $12 million to write down vehicles leased to rental car companies to their fair value of $543 million. In the fourth quarterthree months ended December 31, 2009 we recorded an impairment charge of $6 million to write down vehicles leased to rental car companies to their fair value of $567 million.

      Fair Value Measurements Using    
   Predecessor 
   Period Ended
July 9,

2009 (a)
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
  January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009

Total Losses
 

Product-specific tooling assets(b)

Cancelled powertrain programs

  $

$

0-85

  

  

  $

$

0-85

  $

$

(522

(42


Other long-lived assets

Equity and cost method investments (other than GMAC)

  $

$


  

  

  $

$


  $

$

(2

(28


Vehicles leased to rental car companies(c)

Automotive retail leases

  $

$

539-2,057

1,519

  

  

  $

$

539-2,057

1,519

  $

$

(47

(16


             
          $(657
             

(a)Amounts represent the fair value measure (or range of measures) during the period.

(b)In the first quarter we recorded impairment charges of $285 million to write down product-specific tooling assets to their fair value of $85 million. In the second quarter we recorded impairment charges of $237 million to write down product-specific tooling assets to their fair value of $0.

(c)

In the first quarter we recorded impairment charges of $29 million to write down vehicles leased to rental car companies to their fair value $2.1 billion. In the second quarter we recorded impairment charges of $17 million to write down vehicles leased to

At December 31, 2009 we determined that indicators were present that suggested our investments in Ally Financial common and preferred stock could be impaired. Such indicators included the continuing deterioration in Ally Financial’s mortgage operations, as evidenced by the strategic actions Ally Financial took in December 2009 to position itself to sell certain mortgage assets. These actions resulted in Ally Financial recording an increase in its provision for loan losses of $2.4 billion in the three months ended December 31, 2009. These indicators also included Ally Financial’s receipt of $3.8 billion of additional financial support from the UST on December 30, 2009.

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rental car companies to their fair value of $543 million. In the period July 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 we recorded impairment charges of $1 million to write down vehicles leased to rental car companies to their fair value of $539 million.

      Fair Value Measurements Using    
   Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31,

2008 (a)
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008

Total Losses
 

GMAC Common Membership interests (b)

GMAC Preferred Membership interests (c)

  $

$

612-5,391

43-902

  

  

  $

$

612-5,391

43-902

  $

$

(7,099

(1,001


Equity and Cost Method Investments (other than GMAC) (d)

  $0-6      $0-6  $(119
             
          $(8,219
             

(a)Amounts represent the fair value measure (or range of measures) during the period.

(b)In the first quarter we recorded an impairment charge of $1.3 billion to write down our investment in GMAC Common Membership Interests to its fair value of $5.4 billion. In the second quarter we recorded an impairment charge of $726 million to write down our investment in GMAC Common Membership Interests to its fair value of $3.5 billion. In the fourth quarter we recorded an impairment charge of $5.1 billion to write down our investment in GMAC Common Membership Interests to its fair value of $612 million.

(c)In the first quarter we recorded an impairment charge of $142 million to write down our investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests to its fair value of $902 million. In the second quarter we recorded an impairment charge of $608 million to write down our investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests to its fair value of $294 million. In the third quarter we recorded an impairment charge of $251 million to write down our investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests to its fair value of $43 million.

(d)In the fourth quarter, we recorded an impairment charge related to our investment in NUMMI of $94 million to write our investment down to its fair value of $0 and an impairment charge related to our investment in CAMI of $25 million to write our investment down to its fair value of $6 million.

As a result of the adoption of ASC 820-10 in January 2009 fair value disclosures related to nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis for the periods January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 are subsequently discussed.

GM

July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009

GMNA

Intangible assets related to product-specific technology were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairment, resulting in impairment charges of $21 million in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized projected cash flows, discounted at a rate commensurate with the perceived business risks related to technology.

GMNA recorded contract cancellation charges of $80 million related to the cancellation of certain product programs.

GME

Equipment on operating leases, net is comprised of vehicles leased to rental car companies, which were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairment, resulting in impairment charges of $18 million in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized projected cash flows from vehicle sales at auction.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

GMIO

GMIO recorded contract cancellation charges of $2 million related to the cancellation of certain product programs.

Corporate

At July 10, 2009 our application of fresh-start reporting resulted in adjustments of $1.3 billion and $629 million to our investments in GMAC common and GMAC preferred stock to record these investments at their estimated fair value of $1.3 billion and $665 million. In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 we received distributions on GMAC common stock of $72 million which decreased the carrying amount of our investment in GMAC common stock.

At December 31, 2009 we determined that indicators were present that suggested our investments in GMAC common and preferred stock could be impaired. Such indicators included the continuing deterioration in GMAC’s mortgage operations, as evidenced by the strategic actions GMAC took in December 2009 to position itself to sell certain mortgage assets. These actions resulted in GMAC recording an increase in its provision for loan losses of $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009. These indicators also included GMAC’s receipt of $3.8 billion of additional financial support from the UST on December 30, 2009, which diluted our investment in GMAC common stock from 24.5% to 16.6%.

As a result of these impairment indicators, we evaluated the fair value of our investments in GMACAlly Financial common and preferred stock and recorded an impairment charge of $270 million related to our GMACAlly Financial common stock to record the investment at its estimated fair value of $970 million. We determined the fair value of these investments using valuation methodologies that were consistent with those we used in our application of fresh-start reporting. In applying these valuation methodologies at December 31, 2009, however, we updated the analyses to reflect changes in market comparables and other relevant assumptions.

Old GM

   Predecessor 
   Period Ended
July  9,

2009 (a)
   Fair Value Measurements Using   January 1, 2009
Through July 9,
2009

Total Losses
 
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
   

Product-specific tooling assets (b)

  $0-85    $    $    $0-85    $(522

Cancelled powertrain programs

  $    $    $    $     (42

Other long-lived assets

  $    $    $    $     (2

Equity and cost method investments (other than Ally Financial)

  $    $    $    $     (28

Vehicles leased to rental car companies (c)

  $539-2,057    $    $    $539-2,057     (47

Automotive retail leases

  $1,519    $    $    $1,519     (16
             
          $(657
             

(a)Amounts represent the fair value measure (or range of measures) during the period.

(b)In the three months ended March 31, 2009 Old GM recorded impairment charges of $285 million to write down product-specific tooling assets to their fair value of $85 million. In the three months ended June 30, 2009 Old GM recorded impairment charges of $237 million to write down product-specific tooling assets to their fair value of $0.

(c)In the three months ended March 31, 2009 Old GM recorded impairment charges of $29 million to write down vehicles leased to rental car companies to their fair value $2.1 billion. In the three months ended June 30, 2009 Old GM recorded impairment charges of $17 million to write down vehicles leased to rental car companies to their fair value of $543 million. In the period July 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 Old GM recorded impairment charges of $1 million to write down vehicles leased to rental car companies to their fair value of $539 million.

January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009Contract Cancellations

GMNA

Product-specific tooling assets were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairment, resulting in impairment charges of $278 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized projected cash flows, discounted at rates commensurate with the perceived business risks related to the assets involved.

Cancelled powertrain programs were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairment, resulting in impairment charges of $42 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized discounted projected cash flows.

GMNA recordedThe following table summarizes net contract cancellation charges recorded in Automotive cost of $157 millionsales primarily related to the cancellation of certain product programs.programs (dollars in millions):

CAMI at

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

GMNA (a)

  $30    $80     $157  

GME

   3           12  

GMIO

        2      8  
                

Total contract cancellations

  $33    $82     $177  
                

(a)The year ended December 31, 2010 includes favorable changes in estimate on contract cancellations of $30 million.

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Note 27. Other Automotive Expenses, net

The following table summarizes the time an equity method investee, was adjustedcomponents of Other automotive expenses, net (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Operating and other expenses (income)

  $(7 $(35   $22    $409  

Expenses related to Saab deconsolidation, net (Note 5)

       (60    824       

Saab impairment charges

             88       

Delphi related charges (Note 22)

       8      184     4,797  

Depreciation and amortization expense

   125    89      101     749  

Goodwill impairment charges (Note 26)

                  610  

Interest expense

       13      16     134  
                    

Total other automotive expenses, net

  $118   $15     $1,235    $6,699  
                    

Interest expense and depreciation and amortization expense recorded in Other automotive expenses, net relates to its faira portfolio of automotive retail leases.

Note 28. Interest Income and Other Non-Operating, net

Automotive

The following table summarizes the components of Interest income and other non-operating income, net (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Interest income

  $465   $184     $183    $655  

Net gains on derivatives

   68    278             

Rental income

   164    88      100     209  

Dividends and royalties

   213    105      145     171  

Other (a)

   645    (215    424     (611
                    

Total interest income and other non-operating income, net

  $1,555   $440     $852    $424  
                    

(a)Amounts for the year ended December 31, 2010 include a gain on the reversal of an accrual for contingently issuable Adjustment Shares of $162 million, a gain on the sale of Saab of $123 million, a gain on the acquisition of GMS of $66 million and a gain on the sale of Nexteer of $60 million. Amounts for the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 include impairment charges related to Ally Financial common stock of $270 million. Amounts for the year ended December 31, 2008 include impairment charges related to Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests of $1.0 billion.

Note 29. Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Noncontrolling Interests

Consolidated

Preferred Stock

We have 2.0 billion shares of preferred stock authorized, with a par value resulting in an impairment charge of $28 million in the three months ended March 31, 2009. The fair value measurement utilized projected cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the perceived business risks related to the investment. In March 2009 Old GM determined that due to changes in contractual arrangements, CAMI became a VIE and Old GM was the primary beneficiary, and therefore CAMI was consolidated.

Equipment on operating leases, net is comprised of vehicles leased to rental car companies, which were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairment, resulting in impairment charges of $11 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized projected cash flows from vehicle sales at auction.

$0.01 per share.

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GMESeries A Preferred Stock

Product-specific tooling assets were adjustedAt December 31, 2010 we had 276 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. The Series A Preferred Stock ranks senior with respect to their fair valueliquidation preference and dividend rights to our common stock and Series B Preferred Stock and any other class or series of stock that we may issue. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of our affairs, a holder of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to be paid, before any distribution or payment may be made to any holders of common stock or Series B Preferred Stock, the liquidation amount of $25.00 per share and the amount of any accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, whether or not declared, prior to such distribution or payment date. Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at the timesole discretion of impairments, resultingour Board of Directors at a rate of 9.0% per annum. Unless all accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are paid in impairment chargesfull, no dividends or distributions may be paid on common stock or Series B Preferred Stock and no shares of $237 millioncommon stock or Series B Preferred Stock may be purchased or redeemed by us (subject to certain exceptions that are specified in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized projected cash flows, discounted at rates commensurate withcertificate of designations for the perceived business risks related to the assets involved.

GME recorded contract cancellation chargesSeries A Preferred Stock). Dividends, if declared, will be payable on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of $12 million related to the cancellation of certain product programs.

Equipment on operating leases, net is comprised of vehicles leased to rental car companies, which were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairment, resulting in impairment charges of $36 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized projected cash flows from vehicle sales at auction.

GMIO

Product-specific tooling assets were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairments, resulting in impairment charges of $7 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized certain Level 3 inputs, which included projected cash flows, discounted at rates commensurate with the perceived business risks related to the assets involved.

GMIO recorded contract cancellation charges of $8 million related to the cancellation of certain product programs.

Corporate

Automotive retail leases were adjusted to their fair value at the time of impairment, resulting in impairment charges of $16 million in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. Fair value measurements utilized discounted projected cash flows from lease payments and anticipated future auction proceeds.

2008

GMNA

Goodwill impairment charges of $154 million ineach year. In the year ended 2008 related to sharply reduced forecastsDecember 31, 2010 we paid dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock of automotive sales in the near- and medium-term. Fair value measurements utilized discounted projected cash flows.

NUMMI and CAMI, at the time were equity method investees involved in various aspects of the development and production of vehicles, were adjusted to their fair value, resulting in impairment charges of $94$810 million and $25 million inor $2.25 per share. In the year ended 2008. FairDecember 31, 2009 we paid dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock of $349 million or $0.97 per share. We may not redeem the Series A Preferred Stock prior to December 31, 2014. On or after December 31, 2014, the Series A Preferred Stock may be redeemed, in whole or in part, for cash at a price per share equal to the $25.00 per share liquidation amount, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.

The Series A Preferred Stock was originally classified as temporary equity because the holders of Series A Preferred Stock, as a class, owned greater than 50% of our common stock and therefore had the ability to exert control, through its power to vote for the election of our directors, over various matters, including compelling us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock when it becomes callable by us on or after December 31, 2014. In December 2010 we purchased 84 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock, held by the UST, at a price equal to 102% of the aggregate liquidation amount, for $2.1 billion. The purchase of the UST’s Series A Preferred Stock resulted in a charge of $0.7 billion recorded in Cumulative dividends on and charge related to purchase of preferred stock. Upon the purchase of the Series A Preferred Stock held by the UST, the Series A Preferred Stock held by Canada Holdings and the New VEBA was reclassified to permanent equity at its carrying amount of $5.5 billion because the remaining holders of our Series A Preferred Stock, Canada Holdings and the New VEBA, do not own a majority of our common stock and therefore do not have the ability to exert control, through the power to vote for the election of our directors, over various matters, including compelling us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock when it becomes callable by us on or after December 31, 2014. Upon a redemption or purchase of any or all Series A Preferred Stock, the difference, if any, between the recorded amount of the Series A Preferred Stock being redeemed or purchased and the consideration paid would be recorded as a charge to Net income attributable to common stockholders. If all of the Series A preferred Stock were to be redeemed or purchased at its par value, measurements utilized projected cash flows, discountedthe amount of the charge would be $1.4 billion.

Series B Preferred Stock

At December 31, 2010 we had 100 million shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. The Series B Preferred Stock, with respect to dividend rights and rights upon our liquidation, winding-up or dissolution, ranks: (1) senior to our common stock and to each other class of capital stock or series of preferred stock the terms of which do not expressly provide that such class or series ranks senior to, or on a parity with, the Series B Preferred Stock; (2) on a parity with any class of capital stock or series of preferred stock the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series will rank on a parity with the Series B Preferred Stock; (3) junior to our Series A Preferred Stock and to each class of capital stock or series of preferred stock the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series will rank senior to the Series B Preferred Stock; and (4) junior to all of our existing and future debt obligations. Holders of our Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to dividends that accumulate at a rate commensurate withof 4.75% per annum. Dividends, if declared based on the perceived business risks related to the investments.

GME

Goodwill impairment chargessole discretion of $456 millionour Board of Directors, will be payable on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. The Series B Preferred Stock is not redeemable and has a liquidation preference in the year ended 2008 relatedamount of $50.00 per share. The holders of the Series B Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except with respect to sharply reduced forecasts of automotive salescertain fundamental changes in the near- and medium-term. Fair value measurements utilized discounted projected cash flows.

Corporate

In 2008 recessionsterms of the Series B Preferred Stock, in the United Statescase of certain dividend arrearages and Western Europe and a slowdown in economic growth in the restas required under Delaware law. Each share of the world negatively affected residential and homebuilding markets and consumer demand for less fuel efficient vehicles, particularly fullsize trucks and sport utility vehicles. In addition, instabilitySeries B Preferred Stock, unless previously converted, will automatically convert on December 1, 2013 (mandatory conversion date) into a number of the credit and mortgage markets resulted in an extreme lackshares of liquidity resulting in prominent North American financial institutions declaring bankruptcy, being seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or being sold at distressed valuations, and culminated in the U.S. and foreign governments providing various forms of capital infusions

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to financial institutions. These economic factors negatively affected GMAC’s global automotive business as well as GMAC’s mortgage operations, which resulted in significant losses including impairment chargesour common stock. The number of $1.2 billionshares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of each share of Series B Preferred Stock on GMAC’s portfolio of automotive retail leases in the year ended 2008. As a result of these events, Old GM evaluated its investments in GMAC Common and Preferred Membership Interests,mandatory conversion date, is determined that they were impaired and recorded impairment chargesbased on these investments of $7.1 billion and $1.0 billion in the year ended 2008.

In order to determine the fairapplicable market value of Old GM’s investment in GMAC Common Membership Interestsour common stock subject to anti-dilution adjustments and accumulated and unpaid dividends. The applicable market value of our common stock is the average of the closing prices of our common stock over the 40 consecutive trading day period ending on the third trading day immediately preceding the mandatory conversion date. Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have the right to convert their shares at March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2008, Old GM determined GMAC’s fair value by applying various valuation techniques, which used Level 3 inputs, to its significant business units and then applied its 49% equity interestany time prior to the resulting fair value.mandatory conversion date at a conversion ratio of 1.2626 shares of our common stock for each share of the Series B Preferred Stock that is optionally converted, subject to anti-dilution, make-whole and other adjustments.

Auto Finance – Old GM obtained industry data, such as equity and earnings ratios for other industry participants, and developed average multiples for these companies basedIf the applicable market value of our common stock upon mandatory conversion falls within a comparisonprice range of their businesses$33.00 to Auto Finance.

Insurance – Old GM developed$39.60 per common share, the holder receives a peer group, based upon such factors as equity and earnings ratios and developed average multiples for these companies.

Mortgage Operations – Old GM previously obtained industry data for an industry participant that Old GM believed to be comparable, and also utilized the implied valuation based on an acquisitionvariable number of an industry participant who was believed to be comparable. Due to prevailing market conditions at September 30, 2008 Old GM did not believe that comparable industry participants existed; however, Old GM believed that previously available data, in conjunctionshares of our common stock with certain publicly available information incorporated into the analysis, resulted in an appropriate valuation at September 30, 2008.

Commercial Finance Group – Old GM obtained industry data, such as price to earnings ratios, for other industry participants, and developed average multiples for these companies based upon a comparison of their businessesvalue equal to the Commercial Finance Group.

At December 31, 2008 Old GM’s determination of the fairsecurity’s liquidation value of GMAC Common Membership Interests used data from GMAC’s discussions with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for approval to become a Bank Holding Company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, in addition to Old GM’s and GMAC’s negotiations with the UST regarding potential borrowings or other capital infusions under the Automotive Industry Financing Program. As part of this process, Old GM and FIM Holdings agreed to convert Old GM’s interests in the GMAC Participation Agreement to GMAC Common Membership Interests in December 2008, and to purchase additional GMAC Common Membership Interests subsequent to December 2008. The conversion of the GMAC Participation Agreement and the subsequent purchase of additional GMAC Common Membership Interests utilized a specified value per GMAC Common Membership Interest as determined and agreed to by the relevant parties to the various transactions, which Old GM subsequently utilized in its determination of GMAC’s fair value, as it was believed the$50.00 per share value was representative of fair value. Refer to Note 30 for additional information on the GMAC Participation Agreement.

In order to determine the fair value of Old GM’s investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests at December 31, 2008, Old GM applied valuation techniques, which used certain Level 3 inputs, to various characteristics of the GMAC Preferred Membership Interests as follows:

Using information as to the pricing on similar investments and changes in yields of other GMAC securities, Old GM developed a discount rate for the valuation.

Using assumptions as to the receipt of(plus accumulated dividends on the GMACSeries B Preferred Membership Interests,Stock). If the expected call date and a discounted cash flow model, Old GM developed a presentapplicable market value of our common stock upon mandatory conversion is above or below the related cash flows.

At March 31, June 30,price range of $33.00 to $39.60 per common share, the Series B Preferred Stock converts into a fixed number of shares of our common stock based on a fixed conversion ratio. The fixed conversion ratio will be 1.2626 shares of common stock for each share of Series B Preferred Stock when the applicable market value of our common stock is greater than $39.60. The fixed conversion ratio will be 1.5152 shares of common stock for each share of Series B Preferred Stock when the applicable market value of our common stock is less than $33.00. The fixed conversion ratios will be adjusted for events that would otherwise dilute a Series B Preferred Stock holder’s interest. These anti-dilution provisions provide a holder of the Series B Preferred Stock a right to participate in our undistributed earnings because a dividend, if declared, would result in a transfer of value to the holder through an adjustment to the fixed conversion ratios. Based on the nature of the Series B Preferred Stock and September 30, 2008 Old GM alsothe nature of these anti-dilution provisions, we have concluded that the Series B Preferred Stock is a participating security and, as such, the application of the two-class method for computing earnings per share is required. Under the two-class method for computing earnings per share, undistributed earnings will be allocated to the Series B Preferred Stock in each period in which the applicable market value of our common stock is above or below the price range of $33.00 to $39.60 per common share. The amount of the undistributed earnings to be allocated to the Series B Preferred Stock is based on the terms of the anti-dilution provisions and reflects the incremental value above the $50.00 per share liquidation value that the holder would receive if the market value of our common stock falls outside the price range of $33.00 to $39.60. When the applicable market value of our common stock falls within the price range of $33.00 to $39.60 per common share, no undistributed earnings will be allocated to the Series B Preferred Stock for earnings per share purposes because a holder of Series B Preferred Stock is entitled only to the security’s liquidation value of $50.00 per share (plus accumulated dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock) upon mandatory conversion and therefore does not participate in earnings. For purposes of computing diluted earnings per share, the if-converted method will be used these valuation techniques butto the assumptions used at each valuation date varied due to differing market conditions in these periods.

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Note 26. Other Expenses, net

The following table summarizesextent that the componentsresult is more dilutive than the application of Other expenses, net (dollars in millions):

   Successor     Predecessor
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Operating and other expenses (income)

  $(35   $22  $409  $545

Pension benefits for certain current and future retirees of Delphi

               552

Deconsolidation of Saab expenses, net

   (60    824      

Saab impairment charges

         88      

Delphi related charges (Note 21)

   8      184   4,797   1,547

Depreciation and amortization expense

   89      101   749   1,259

Goodwill impairment charges (Note 25)

            610   

Interest expense

   13      16   134   405
                  

Total other expenses, net

  $15     $1,235  $6,699  $4,308
                  

Interest expense and depreciation and amortization expense recorded in Other expenses, net relates to a portfolio of automotive retail leases.

Note 27. Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Noncontrolling Interests

GMthe two-class method.

Common Stock

We have 2.55.0 billion shares of common stock authorized, with a par value of $0.01 per share. At December 31, 2010 and 2009 we had 500 million1.5 billion shares issued and outstanding. Holders of our common stock are entitled to dividends at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors. However, the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock prohibit, subject to exceptions, the payment of dividends on our common stock, unless all accrued and unpaid dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock are paid in full. Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to our stockholders for a vote. The liquidation rights of holders of our common stock are secondary to the payment or provision for payment of all our debts and liabilities and to holders of our preferred stock,Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, if any such shares are then outstanding. Pursuant to the terms of a Stockholders Agreement we entered into with certain of our stockholders, certain holders of our common stock are entitled to preemptive rights under certain circumstances.

Warrants

In connection with the 363 Sale, we issued two warrants, each to acquire 45.5136 million shares of common stock, to MLC and one warrant to acquire 15.246 million shares of common stock to the New VEBA. The first of the MLC warrants is exercisable at any time prior to July 10, 2016 at an exercise price of $30.00$10.00 per share, and the second of the MLC warrants is exercisable at any time prior to July 10, 2019 at an exercise price of $55.00$18.33 per share. The New VEBA warrant is exercisable at any time prior to December 31, 2015

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at an exercise price of $126.92$42.31 per share. The number of shares of common stock underlying each of the warrants and the per share exercise price thereof are subject to adjustment as a result of certain events, including stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends.

Noncontrolling Interests

In October 2009 we completed our participation in an equity rights offering in GM Daewoo, a majority-owned and consolidated subsidiary, for KRWKorean Won 491 billion (equivalent to $417 million when entered into). As a result of the participation in the equity rights

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offering, our ownership interest in GM Daewoo increased from 50.9% to 70.1%. Funds from our UST escrow account were utilized for this rights offering.

In December 2009 we acquired the remaining noncontrolling interest of CAMI from Suzuki Motor Corporation for $100 million increasing our ownership interest from 50% to 100%. This transaction resulted in no charge to Capital surplus.

The table below summarizes the changes in equity resulting from Net loss attributable to common stockholders and transfers from (to) noncontrolling interests (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
 

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

  $(4,428

Increase in capital surplus resulting from GM Daewoo equity rights offering

   108  
     

Changes from net loss attributable to common stockholders and transfers from (to) noncontrolling interests

  $(4,320
     

Old GM

Preferred Stock

Old GM had 6 million shares of preferred stock authorized, without par value. The preferred stock ranked senior to its common stock and any other class of stock it previously issued. Holders of preferred stock were entitled to receive cumulative dividends, when and as declared by Old GM’s Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Old GM had no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2008.

Preference Stock

Old GM had 100 million shares of preference stock authorized, with a par value of $0.10. The preference stock was issuable in series with such voting powers, designations, powers, privileges, and rights and such qualifications, limits, or restrictions as may be determined by Old GM’s Board of Directors, without stockholder approval. The preference stock ranked junior to Old GM’s preferred stock and senior to its common stock. Holders of preference stock were entitled to receive dividends, which may or may not have been cumulative when and as declared by Old GM’s Board of Directors. Old GM had no shares of preference stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2008.

Common Stock

Old GM had 2.0 billion shares of common stock authorized, with a par value of $1 2/3. Old GM had 801 million shares issued and 610 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2008.

Warrants

As additional consideration for entering into the UST Loan Agreement, Old GM issued warrants to the UST for 122 million shares of common stock exercisable at $3.57 per share, which was 19.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2008. The warrants were perpetual and were assigned a fair value of $164 million at December 31, 2008. In determining this value, Old GM utilized the observable market value of tradable call options on its common stock. The difference in terms between the warrants and the observable call options on its common stock was determined to have an insignificant effect on the value of the warrants. Key inputs in the value of the call options were Old GM’s common stock price and its expected volatility on common stock returns. An increase of 10% in Old GM’s common stock price would have increased the fair value of the warrants by

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$28 million and a decrease of 10% in Old GM’s common stock price would have decreased the fair value of the warrants by $26 million. An increase or decrease in volatility of 10% would have caused an increase or decrease in the fair value of the warrants of $16 million. As the warrants did not meet the accounting requirements to be classified as an equity instrument, the warrants were recorded in Other liabilities and because the warrants met the definition of a derivative, they were recorded at fair value prospectively, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Old GM was entitled to repurchase the warrants or shares issued through the exercise of the warrants at fair value once it had repaid amounts outstanding under the UST Loan Agreement. In connection with the 363 Sale, the UST returned the warrants previously issued to it from Old GM.

Treasury Stock

Old GM held 190 million shares of treasury stock, net of re-issuances, at December 31, 2008. Old GM accounted for treasury stock at cost, with the amount in excess of par value charged to Capital surplus (principally additional paid-in capital).

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table summarizes the components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:taxes (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor    Predecessor 
  December 31,
2009
     December 31,
2008
  December 31,
2007
   December 31,
2010
 December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  $157     $(2,122 $(967

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

   (1    (490  321  

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

  $394   $157     $(2,122

Cash flow hedging losses, net

   (23  (1    (490

Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities

   2      (33  265     (5  2      (33

Defined benefit plans, net

   1,430      (29,694  (13,606   885    1,430      (29,694
                        

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

  $1,588     $(32,339 $(13,987  $1,251   $1,588     $(32,339
                        

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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables summarize the components of Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders:stockholders (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor 
   July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009 
   Pre-tax
Amount
  Tax Expense
(Credit)
  Net
Amount
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  $135   $11  $124  

Net unrealized gain on derivatives

   (1     (1

Unrealized gain on securities

   7    5   2  

Defined benefit plans

     

Prior service cost from plan amendments

   112    130   (18

Actuarial gain from plan measurements

   2,702    1,247   1,455  

Less: amortization of actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost

   (6  1   (7
             

Net actuarial amounts

   2,696    1,248   1,448  
             

Defined benefit plans, net

   2,808    1,378   1,430  
             

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   2,949    1,394   1,555  

Less: other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (33     (33
             

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $2,982   $1,394  $1,588  
             

   Successor 
   Year Ended December 31, 2010  July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009 
   Pre-tax
Amount
  Tax  Expense
(Benefit)
   Net
Amount
  Pre-tax
Amount
  Tax  Expense
(Benefit)
   Net
Amount
 

Foreign currency translation gain

  $210   $    $210   $135   $11    $124  

Cash flow hedging losses, net

   (22       (22  (1       (1

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities

   (7       (7  7    5     2  

Defined benefit plans

         

Prior service benefit (cost) from plan amendments

   7    1     6    112    130     (18

Less: amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic benefit cost

   (12       (12             
                           

Net prior service cost

   (5  1     (6  112    130     (18

Actuarial gain (loss) from plan

measurements

   (530  34     (564  2,702    1,247     1,455  

Less: amortization of actuarial gain

(loss) included in net periodic benefit cost

   25         25    (6  1     (7
                           

Net actuarial amounts

   (505  34     (539  2,696    1,248     1,448  
                           

Defined benefit plans, net

   (510  35     (545  2,808    1,378     1,430  
                           

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   (329  35     (364  2,949    1,394     1,555  

Less: other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (13       (13  (33       (33
                           

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $(316 $35    $(351 $2,982   $1,394    $1,588  
                           

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  Predecessor 
  January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Years Ended December 31,   Predecessor 
 2008 2007   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
  Pre-tax
Amount
 Tax
Expense
(Credit)
 Net
Amount
 Pre-tax
Amount
 Tax
Expense
(Credit)
 Net
Amount
 Pre-tax
Amount
 Tax
Expense
(Credit)
 Net
Amount
   Pre-tax
Amount
 Tax
Expense
(Benefit)
 Net
Amount
 Pre-tax
Amount
 Tax
Expense
(Benefit)
 Net
Amount
 

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

  $187   $40   $147   $(1,289 $27   $(1,316 $807   $(220 $1,027    $187   $40   $147   $(1,289 $27   $(1,316

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

   145    (131  276    (1,284  (53  (1,231  (452  (142  (310

Cash flow hedging gains (losses), net

   145    (131  276    (1,284  (53  (1,231

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities

   46        46    (298      (298  (23  (6  (17   46        46    (298      (298

Defined benefit plans

                 

Prior service benefit (cost) from plan amendments

   (3,882  (1,551  (2,331  449    (1  450    (2,813  (700  (2,113   (3,882  (1,551  (2,331  449    (1  450  

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic benefit cost

   5,162    3    5,159    (5,063  284    (5,347  (5  73    (78

Less: amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic benefit cost

   5,162    3    5,159    (5,063  284    (5,347
                                               

Net prior service benefit (cost)

   1,280    (1,548  2,828    (4,614  283    (4,897  (2,818  (627  (2,191   1,280    (1,548  2,828    (4,614  283    (4,897

Actuarial gain (loss) from plan measurements

   (2,574  1,532    (4,106  (14,684  (120  (14,564  8,910    2,066    6,844  

Amortization of actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost

   (2,109  22    (2,131  3,524    159    3,365    1,723    331    1,392  

Actuarial loss from plan measurements

   (2,574  1,532    (4,106  (14,684  (120  (14,564

Less: amortization of actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost

   (2,109  22    (2,131  3,524    159    3,365  
                                               

Net actuarial amounts

   (4,683  1,554    (6,237  (11,160  39    (11,199  10,633    2,397    8,236     (4,683  1,554    (6,237  (11,160  39    (11,199

Net transition assets from plan initiations

   6    1    5                             6    1    5              

Amortization of transition asset /obligation included in net periodic benefit cost

   (5  (1  (4  11    3    8    2    4    (2

Less: amortization of transition asset /obligation included in net periodic benefit cost

   (5  (1  (4  11    3    8  
                                               

Net transition amounts

   1        1    11    3    8    2    4    (2   1        1    11    3    8  

Defined benefit plans, net

   (3,402  6    (3,408  (15,763  325    (16,088  7,817    1,774    6,043     (3,402  6    (3,408  (15,763  325    (16,088
                                               

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   (3,024  (85  (2,939  (18,634  299    (18,933  8,149    1,406    6,743     (3,024  (85  (2,939  (18,634  299    (18,933

Less: other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   92        92    (581      (581  (340  (97  (243

Less: other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

   92        92    (581      (581
                                               

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $(3,116 $(85 $(3,031 $(18,053 $299   $(18,352 $8,489   $1,503   $6,986    $(3,116 $(85 $(3,031 $(18,053 $299   $(18,352
                                               

Note 28.30. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share have beenwas computed by dividing Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders, Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders or Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding in the period.

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Diluted earnings (loss) per share was computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive securities that were outstanding.

The following table summarizes basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in millions, except for per share amounts):

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   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Year Ended
December 31,
2007
 

Basic

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders (a)

  $(10.73   $178.63  $(53.47 $(76.16

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders

                8.04  
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (a)

  $(10.73   $178.63  $(53.47 $(68.12
                   

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

   413      611   579    566  

Diluted

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders (a)

  $(10.73   $178.55  $(53.47 $(76.16

Income from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders

                8.04  
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (a)

  $(10.73   $178.55  $(53.47 $(68.12
                   

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

   413      611   579    566  

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

   Successor      Predecessor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010 (a)
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31,
2009 (b)
      January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Basic

          

Net income (loss) attributable to common

stockholders — basic

  $4,668    $(4,428    $109,118    $(30,943

Addition of preferred dividends to holders of Series B Preferred Stock

   25                   
                      

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders-diluted

  $4,693    $(4,428    $109,118    $(30,943
                      

Basic and Diluted shares

          

Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic

   1,500     1,238       611     579  

Dilutive effect of warrants

   106                   

Dilutive effect of conversion of Series B Preferred Stock

   17                   

Dilutive effect of RSUs

   1                   
                      

Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted

   1,624     1,238       611     579  
                      

Basic earnings per share

  $3.11    $(3.58    $178.63    $(53.47

Diluted earnings per share

  $2.89    $(3.58    $178.55    $(53.47

 

(a)The year ended December 31, 2010 includes earned but undeclared dividends of $26 million on our Series A Preferred Stock and $25 million on our Series B Preferred Stock, which decreases Net income attributable to common stockholders.

(b)The period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 includes accumulated but unearnedundeclared dividends of $34 million on Series A Preferred Stock, which increases Net loss attributable to common stockholders, and excludes dividends of $252 million on Series A Preferred Stock, which were paid to the New VEBA prior to December 31, 2009. The 260 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the New VEBA were not considered outstanding until December 31, 2009 due to the terms of the 2009 Revised UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement.

GM

DueIn the year ended December 31, 2010 we considered potentially dilutive securities in our diluted earnings per share computation under the treasury stock method. In periods prior to our net loss inpublic offering, we utilized an average stock price based upon estimates of the period July 10, 2009 throughfair value of our common stock. Subsequent to our public offering, we used the New York Stock Exchange price.

In the year ended December 31, 20092010 because the assumed exercisemarket value of warrants outstanding had an antidilutive effect andour common stock was within the price range of $33.00 to $39.60 per common share no undistributed earnings were therefore excluded fromallocated to our Series B Preferred Stock under the computationtwo-class method for purposes of diluted losscalculating basic earnings per share. The numberdilutive effect of suchthese securities was determined by assuming conversion of the securities at issuance resulting in an increase to the weighted-average common shares outstanding and an increase to Net income attributable to common stockholders for accumulated dividends on our Series B Preferred Stock.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 warrants to purchase 318 million shares were outstanding, of which 46 million were not included in the computation of diluted lossearnings per share because the warrants’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. Under the treasury stock method, the assumed exercise of the remaining 272 million warrants resulted in 106 million indilutive shares for the period July 10, 2009 throughyear ended December 31, 2009.2010.

In connection with the 363 Sale, we issued 88 million shares of our common stock to the New VEBA, which were not considered outstanding for accounting purposes untilyear ended December 31, 2009 as they did not qualify as plan assets. Because these shares were not considered outstanding until December 31, 2009 they did not affect the calculation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding. Refer to Note 19 for additional information on the 2009 Revised UAW Settlement Agreement.

Under the Purchase Agreement, we are obligated to issue Adjustment Shares in the event that allowed general unsecured claims against MLC, as estimated by the Bankruptcy Court, exceed $35.0 billion. The maximum Adjustment Shares equate to 2% (or 10 million shares) of our common stock. The number of Adjustment Shares to be issued is calculated based on the extent to which estimated general unsecured claims exceed $35.0 billion with the maximum Adjustment Shares issued if estimated general unsecured claims total $42.0 billion or more. We determined that it is probable that general unsecured claims allowed against MLC will ultimately exceed $35.0 billion by at least $2.0 billion. In that circumstance, under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, we would be required to issue 2.9 million Adjustment Shares to MLC as an adjustment to the purchase price. These Adjustment Shares were excluded from the computation of basic and2010 diluted lossearnings per share as they were not issued or outstanding at December 31, 2009 andincluded the effect would have been anti-dilutive, however, they may be dilutive in the future.

In November and December 2009 we grantedassumed issuance of unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to certain global executives. SinceThe dilutive effect of the RSUs was included only for the period subsequent to our public offering as the RSUs prior were accounted for as liability awards will be payable in cash if settled prior to six months after a completion of a successful initial public offering, the salary stock awards are

that date. At December 31, 2010 there were 11 million unvested RSUs outstanding.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

In the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009, outstanding warrants to purchase 272 million shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share because the effect would have been antidilutive and RSUs were excluded from the computation of diluted lossearnings per share.share as these awards were payable in cash during that time. At December 31, 2009 0.3there were 1 million RSUs outstanding.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 and the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 the Adjustment Shares were outstanding. Referexcluded from the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share as the condition that would result in the issuance of the Adjustment Shares was not satisfied.

The 61 million shares of common stock contributed to Note 29our pension plan in January 2011 will not be included in the computation of earnings per share until they meet the criteria to qualify as plan assets for additional information on RSUs.accounting purposes.

Old GM

In the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 diluted earnings per share included the potential effect of the assumed exercise of certain stock options. The numberOld GM excluded 208 million of stock options and warrants that were excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares was 208 million.shares.

Due to Old GM’s net losses in the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008, and 2007, the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants had an antidilutive effect and therefore was excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share. The number ofOld GM excluded 101 million such options and warrants not included in the computation of diluted loss per share was 101 million and 104 million in the years ended 2008 and 2007.share.

No shares potentially issuable to satisfy the in-the-money amount of Old GM’s convertible debentures have been included in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share for the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and in the yearsyear ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 as the conversion options in various series of convertible debentures were not in-the-money.

Note 29.31. Stock Incentive Plans

Consolidated

GM

Our stock incentive plans consist of the 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan as amended December 22, 2010 (2009 GMLTIP) and the Salary Stock Plan as amended October 5, 2010 (GMSSP). Both plans are administered by the Executive Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. NoThe aggregate number of shares with respect to which awards weremay be granted under the 2009 GMLTIP in the year ended 2009.these plans shall not exceed 75 million.

The following table summarizes compensation expense and total Income tax expense recorded for the GMSSPour stock incentive plans (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor  Successor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
 

Compensation expense(a)

  $23  $235    $23  

Income tax expense(b)

  $8  $    $8  

(a)Includes an insignificant amount of restricted stock granted in December 2010.

(b)Income tax expense does not include U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions which have full valuation allowances.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Long-Term Incentive Plan

TheIn 2010 we granted RSUs to certain global executives under the 2009 GMLTIP consists ofGMLTIP. We granted 15 million RSUs that may be granted to global executives. The RSUs provide participants with the opportunity to earn shares of stock determined by dividing the award value by the fair market value per share onvalued at the grant date. The aggregate numberdate fair value of shares that may be granted under this planour common stock in the year ended December 31, 2010 and the GMSSP discussed below shall not exceed 10 million shares. There were no RSUs granted under this plan in the year endedperiod June 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

Awards granted under the 2009 GMLTIP will generally vest over a three year service period. Compensation cost for these awards will beare recorded on a straight linestraight-line basis over the vesting period. Our policy is to issue new shares upon settlement of RSUs.

The awards for the Top 25 highest compensated employees will settle three years from the grant date in 25% increments in conjunction with each 25% of our Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) obligations that are repaid. The awards for the non-top 25 highest compensated employees will settle after three years in 25% increments in conjunction with each 25% of the U.S. and Canadian Governmentgovernment loans that are repaid. The U.S. and Canadian government loans were fully repaid in April 2010, thus these awards will be settled upon completion of the remaining three year service period.

Retirement eligible participants that are non-top 25 highest compensated employees who retire during the service period will retain and vest in a pro-rata portion of RSUs.RSUs earned. The vested award will be payable on the third anniversary date of the grant. Compensation cost for these employees will beis recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

AllPrior to our public offering, all RSU awards will bewere classified as liability awards as they were payable in cash if settled prior to six months after completioncash. On November 18, 2010 we reclassified all of an initial public offering, thereforethe RSU liability awards granted will be classified as a liability until the completion of an initial public offering. In the event an initial public offering is completed, awards expected to settle six months after the initial public offering will be accounted for as a modification from a liability to equity award sincefor those awards that became payable in shares in accordance with the awards will then be required to be settled in our common stock.plan terms.

Salary Stock

In November 2009 we began grantinginitiated a salary stock toprogram for certain global executives under the GMSSP. Under the GMSSP whereby, a portion of each participant’s total annual compensation iswas accrued and converted to RSUs at each salary payment date. Effective inIn 2010 a portion of each participant’s salary accrued on each salary payment date will be converted to RSUs on a quarterly basis. The aggregate numberOur policy is to issue new shares upon settlement of shares that may be granted under this plan and the 2009 GMLTIP shall not exceed 10 million shares.these awards.

The awards are fully vested and nonforfeitable upon grant, therefore compensation cost is fully recognized on the date of grant. The awards will beare settled quarterly over a three year period commencing on eachthe first anniversary date of grant. Under the terms of the second, third, and fourth anniversary dates of grant withplan, each installment is now redeemable one year earlier iffrom the original settlement date as we repayhave repaid the financial assistance we received from the UST under the TARP program. Theprogram in 2010. Prior to our public offering, all RSU awards will bewere classified as liability awards as they were payable in cash if settled prior to six months after completioncash. On November 18, 2010 we reclassified all of an initial public offering; therefore, thesethe RSU liability awards will be classified as a liability until the completion of an initial public offering. In the event an initial public offering is completed, awards expected to settle six months after the initial public offering will be accounted for as a modification from a liability to equity award sincefor those awards that became payable in shares in accordance with the awards will then be required to be settled in our common stock.plan terms.

The fair valuecompensation cost of each RSU granted under the 2009 GMLTIP and GMSSP that will be settled in equity is based on the fair value of our common stock. Since there currently is no observable publicly traded pricestock on the date of grant or, for our common stock, we have developed a methodologythose RSUs reclassified from liability to calculateequity-based awards, the fair value of our common stock based on our discounted cash flow analysis updated through December 31, 2009. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on the key assumptions used to estimate our reorganization value at July 10, 2009 and our discounted cash flow analysis.

The following table summarizes our RSU activity under the GMSSP in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (RSUs in millions):

   Successor
   RSUs
   Shares  Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
  Weighted-
Average

Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

RSUs outstanding at July 10, 2009

    $    

Granted

  0.3  $49.16    

Exercised

    $    

Forfeited or expired

    $    
         

RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2009

  0.3  $49.16    $
         

RSUs expected to vest at December 31, 2009

  0.3  $49.16    $
         

RSUs exercisable at December 31, 2009

    $    $
         

Old GM

Old GM’s stock incentive plans were comprisedas of the 2007 Old GM Long-Term Incentive Plan (GMLTIP),date of the 2002 Old GM Stock Incentive Plan (GMSIP), the 2002 GMLTIP, the 1998 Old GM Salaried Stock Option Plan (GMSSOP), the 2007 Old GM Cash-Based Restricted Stock Unit Plan (GMCRSU) and the 2006 GMCRSU, or collectively the Old GM Stock Incentive Plans. The GMLTIP, GMSIP and the GMCRSU plans were administered by Old GM’s Executive Compensation Committee of its Board of

public offering.

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Directors. The GMSSOPfollowing table summarizes our RSU activity under the 2009 GMLTIP and GMSSP in the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2010 (RSUs in millions):

   Successor 
   RSUs 
   Shares  Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
   Weighted-
Average

Remaining
Contractual
Term
 

RSUs outstanding at July 10, 2009

      $    

Granted

   1.1   $16.39    

Settled

      $    

Forfeited or expired

      $    
        

RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2009

   1.1   $16.39    

Granted

   17.2   $19.17    

Settled

   (0.3 $16.39    

Forfeited or expired

   (0.8 $18.80    
        

RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2010

   17.2   $19.03     1.8  
        

RSUs unvested and expected to vest at December 31, 2010

   11.9   $18.82     2.2  
        

RSUs vested and payable at December 31, 2010

   4.7   $19.58       
        

At December 31, 2010 the total unrecognized compensation expense for nonvested equity awards granted under the 2009 GMLTIP was $313 million. This expense is expected to be recorded over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 total payments for 291,753 RSUs settled under the GMSSP was $5 million.

Old GM

Old GM had various stock incentive plans which were administered by Old GM’seither its Executive Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors or its Vice President of Global Human Resources. Stock incentive awards consisted of stock options, market-contingent stock options, stock performance awards and cash-based restricted stock units. Stock incentive awards, some of which were subject to performance conditions, were granted at fair value and were subject to various vesting conditions. In connection with the 363 Sale, MLC retained the awards granted under theresponsibility for administering Old GM Stock Incentive Plans.GM’s stock incentive plans. We have recorded no compensation expense related to Old GM’s stock incentive plans subsequent to July 9, 2009.

The following table summarizes compensation expense (benefit) and total Income tax expense (benefit) recorded for the Old GM Stock Incentive Plans (dollars in millions):

 

  Predecessor   Predecessor 
  January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 Year Ended
December 31, 2007
   January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Compensation expense (benefit)

  $(10 $(65 $136    $(10 $(65

Income tax expense (benefit) (a)

  $   $3   $(21  $   $3  

 

(a)Income tax expense (benefit) does not include U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions which have full valuation allowances.

In 2008 Old GM extended voluntary early retirement offers under its 2008 Salaried Window Program to certain of its U.S. salaried employees, including certain U.S. executives, as part of its plan to reduce salary related expenses. Under the terms of the 2008 Salaried Window Program, option awards granted to executives were modified to vest immediately and remain exercisable until the expiration date of the grant. Approximately 200 U.S. executives accepted the 2008 Salaried Window Program. The modifications of the stock option awards were accounted for as a cancellation of the original award and the issuance of a new award. The effect of this award modification on compensation expense was $6 million.

In August 2007 Old GM completed the sale of the commercial and military operations of its Allison business. Allison employees who participated in Old GM’s stock incentive plans were considered terminated employees on the date of sale. Based on this change in employment status, certain outstanding nonvested share-based payment awards were forfeited. The remaining outstanding share-based payment awards were prorated for previous employment services as provided for under the original terms of the award and would remain exercisable for the earlier of three years from the date of termination, or the expiration of the option.

Stock Options

Under the GMSIP, 27 million shares of Old GM’s common stock were eligible for grants from June 2002 through May 2007. Stock option grants awarded since 1997 were generally exercisable one-third after one year, another one-third after two years and fully exercisable three years from the date of grant. Option prices were 100% of fair value on the date of grant, and the options generally expired 10 years from the date of grant, subject to earlier termination under certain conditions. Old GM’s policy was to issue treasury shares upon exercise of employee stock options.

In 2007 the GMSIP was replaced with the 2007 GMLTIP. Under the 2007 GMLTIP, 16 million shares of Old GM’s common stock were eligible for grants from June 2007 through May 2012. Stock options granted under this plan were generally exercisable one-third after one year, another one-third after two years and fully exercisable three years from the date of grant. Option prices were 100% of fair value on the date of grant, and the options generally expired 10 years from the date of grant, subject to earlier termination under certain conditions. Old GM’s policy was to issue treasury shares upon exercise of employee stock options.

The GMSSOP commenced in January 1998 and no shares were available for grants after December 2006. The number of shares that could be awarded each year was determined by Old GM’s management and stock options awarded under this plan were exercisable two years from the date of grant. There were no option grants made under the plan after 2004. Option prices were 100% of fair value on the date of grant, and the options generally expired 10 years and two days from the date of grant subject to earlier termination under certain conditions.

The fair value of each option grant, except for the performance-contingent option awards as subsequently discussed, was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the weighted-average assumptions discussed in the following table. Expected volatility was based on both the implied and historical volatilities of Old GM’s common stock. The expected term of

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options represented the period of time that the options were expected to be outstanding. Old GM used historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model. For option grants made prior to 2008 Old GM used the modified prospective application method. The dividend yield was based on Old GM’s stock price at the date of grant. The interest rate during the expected term of the option was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

The following table summarizes assumptions used to estimate the date of grant fair value of Old GM’s stock options:

   Predecessor 
   January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 
   2007 GMLTIP  2007 GMLTIP  GMSIP 

Interest rate

   3.0 5.0

Expected term (years)

     7.3   6.0  

Expected volatility

   44.6 35.8

Dividend yield

   4.3 3.4

The following table summarizes changes in the status of Old GM’s outstanding stock options, including performance-contingent stock options which are subsequently discussed (options in millions):

   Predecessor
   2007 GMLTIP
   Shares
Under

Option
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average

Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Options outstanding at January 1, 2009

  76   $50.90    

Granted

     $    

Exercised

     $    

Forfeited or expired

  (11 $68.50    
         

Options outstanding at July 9, 2009

  65   $47.92  3.5  $
         

Options expected to vest at July 9, 2009

  4   $24.69  8.4  $
         

Options vested and exercisable at July 9, 2009

  61   $49.24  3.2  $
         

   Predecessor
   GMSSOP
   Shares
Under

Option
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average

Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Options outstanding at January 1, 2009

  22   $55.44    

Granted

     $    

Exercised

     $    

Forfeited or expired

  (4 $67.40    
         

Options outstanding at July 9, 2009

  18   $52.90  2.6  $
         

Options vested and exercisable at July 9, 2009

  18   $52.90  2.6  $
         

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The following table summarizes Old GM’s stock options granted or exercised under the 2007 GMLTIP and GMSIP (options in millions):

   Predecessor
   2007 GMLTIP  GMSIP
   January 1, 2009
Through

July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Options granted

      4   3

Weighted-average grant date fair value

  $  $7.29  $8.76

Options exercised

         

Intrinsic value of options exercised

  $  $  $3

There were no GMSSOP options granted or exercised in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, and the years ended 2008 and 2007. There were no tax benefits realized from the exercise of share-based payment arrangements in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, and the years ended 2008 and 2007.

Market-Contingent Stock Options

In March 2008 Old GM granted market-contingent option awards under the 2007 GMLTIP. These awards had a minimum one-year service vesting period followed by a four-year performance period in which all options would vest once Old GM’s common stock traded at or above $40 for any 10 days within a 30 day trading period. If both vesting conditions were met, the option would expire seven years from the date of grant. If, however, the market condition was not met, the option would expire five years from the date of grant. Option prices were 100% of the fair value on the date of grant.

Old GM recognized the fair value of these options over the weighted-average derived service period of 1.8 years in the year ended 2008. The interest rates that Old GM used to determine the grant date fair value of these options were based on the term structure of the U.S. Treasury yield curve on the grant date. The volatility used was a blend of implied and historical volatilities of Old GM’s common stock. The expected term was derived using the Monte-Carlo simulation model to determine fair value. The dividend yield was based upon historical dividend yields.

The following table summarizes the assumptions used to estimate the grant date fair value of the market-contingent stock options:

Predecessor
January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
Year Ended
December 31, 2008

Interest rate

1.7% - 3.1%

Expected term (years)

1.8

Expected volatility

44.0%

Dividend yield

3.2%

The following tables summarize Old GM’s market-contingent stock options (options in millions):

   Predecessor
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008

Options granted

     0.7

Weighted-average grant date fair value

    $7.00

Options exercised

     

Weighted-average exercise price

    $23.13

Options forfeited or expired

     

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Predecessor
July 9, 2009

Options outstanding

0.7

Aggregate intrinsic value

$

Weighted-average contractual term (years)

5.7

Summary of Nonvested Awards

The following table summarizes the status of Old GM’s nonvested awards (option awards in millions):

   Predecessor
   Shares  Weighted- Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value

Nonvested at January 1, 2009

  7   $7.67

Granted

     $

Vested

  (3 $7.65

Forfeited

     $8.15
     

Nonvested at July 9, 2009

  4   $7.68
     

At July 9, 2009 the total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested option awards granted under the Old GM Stock Incentive Plans was $2 million. This expense was expected to be recorded over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years.

The following table summarizes cash received from option exercises (dollars in millions):

   Predecessor
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007

Cash received

  $  $  $1

Stock Performance Plans

The 2007 GMLTIP, formerly the 2002 GMLTIP, was comprised of awards granted to participants based on a minimum percentile ranking of Old GM’s total stockholder return compared to all other companies in the S&P 500 for the same performance period. The target number of shares of Old GM’s common stock that could be granted each year was determined by Old GM’s management. The 2008 and 2007 grants each had four separate performance periods consisting of three one-year performance periods and one three-year performance period. The final award payouts could vary based on Old GM’s total shareholder return, as previously discussed. There were no stock performance plan shares granted in the period January 1, 2009 to July 9, 2009.

The following table summarizes outstanding stock performance plan shares at July 9, 2009 (shares in millions):

   Predecessor

Granted

  Shares(a)  Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value

2007

      1  $33.70

2008

      1  $18.43
     

Total outstanding

      2  
     

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(a)Excludes shares that have not met performance condition.

Old GM was required to settle these awards in cash. As a result, these cash-settled awards were recorded as a liability until the date of final award payout. The fair value of each cash-settled award was remeasured at the end of each reporting period and the liability and expense adjusted based on the change in fair value. The shares indicated in the preceding table were the targeted number of shares that would be used in the final award calculation should the targeted performance condition have been achieved. Final payout was subject to approval by Old GM’s Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

The fair value of each cash-settled award under the GMLTIP plans was estimated on the date of grant, and for each subsequent reporting period, remeasured using a Monte-Carlo simulation model that used the multiple input variables. Expected volatility was based upon a combination of the implied volatility from Old GM’s tradable options and historical volatility, including the historical volatilities of other stocks in the S&P 500. The expected term of these target awards represented the remaining time in the performance period. The risk-free rate for periods during the contractual life of the performance shares was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of valuation. Since the payout depended on Old GM’s total stockholder return performance ranked with the total stockholder return performance of all other S&P 500 companies, the valuation also depended on the performance of all stocks in the S&P 500 from the date of grant to the exercise date as well as estimates of the correlations among their future performance. The fair value of the performance plan shares was $0 at July 9, 2009 for the awards granted in the years ended 2008 and 2007.

The weighted-average remaining contractual term was 0.8 years for target awards outstanding at July 9, 2009. As the threshold performance required for a payment under the 2006-2008 award was not achieved, there were no cash payments made for this award in the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009. There will be no cash payments for the 2007-2009 and 2008-2010 performance periods.

Cash-Based Restricted Stock Units

The 2007 and 2006 GMCRSU plans provided cash equal to the value of underlying restricted share units to certain of Old GM’s global executives at predetermined vesting dates. Awards under the plan vested and were paid in one-third increments on each anniversary date of the award. Compensation expense was recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award. Since the awards were settled in cash, they were recorded as a liability until the date of payment. The fair value of each cash-settled award was remeasured at the end of each reporting period and the liability and related expense adjusted based on the new fair value.

The fair value of each GMCRSU was based on Old GM’s common stock price on the date of grant and each subsequent reporting period until the date of settlement.

The following tables summarize GMCRSUs (GMCRSUs in millions):

   Predecessor
   January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Year Ended
December 31,
2007

Number of GMCRSUs granted

      6   5

Weighted-average date of grant fair value

  $2.24  $23.01  $29.39

Total payments made for GMCRSUs vested (millions)

  $10  $60  $42

   Predecessor
   July 9,
2009

GMCRSUs outstanding

   5

Fair value per share

  $0.84

Weighted-average remaining contractual term (years)

   1.4

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Note 30.32. Transactions with GMACAlly Financial

Automotive

Old GM entered into various operating and financing arrangements with GMAC (GMAC Services Agreements). InAlly Financial, a related party, and in connection with the 363 Sale we assumed the terms and conditions of the GMAC Services Agreements.these arrangements. The following tables describe the financial statement effects of and maximum obligations under these agreements (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31,
2010
 December 31,
2009
 

Operating lease residuals

        

Residual support (a)

        

Liabilities recorded

  $369   $705

Liabilities (receivables) recorded

  $(24 $369  

Maximum obligation

  $1,159   $1,432  $523   $1,159  

Risk sharing (a)

        

Liabilities recorded

  $366   $1,233  $269   $366  

Maximum obligation

  $1,392   $1,724  $692   $1,392  

Note payable to GMAC

  $35   $35

Note payable to Ally Financial

  $   $35  

Vehicle repurchase obligations

        

Maximum obligations

  $14,058   $19,836  $18,807   $14,249  

Fair value of guarantee

  $46   $8  $21   $46  

 

(a)Represents liabilities (receivables) recorded and maximum obligations for agreements entered into prior to December 31, 2008. Agreements entered into in 2010 and 2009 do not include residual support or risk sharing programs. In the year ended December 31, 2010 favorable adjustments to our residual support and risk sharing liabilities of $0.6 billion were recorded in the U.S. due to increases in estimated residual values.

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31,
2008
  Year Ended
December 31,
2007
  Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31,
2008
 

Marketing incentives and operating lease residual payments (a)

  $695   $601  $3,400  $4,533  $1,111   $695     $601    $3,400  

Exclusivity fee revenue

  $47   $52  $105  $105  $99   $47     $52    $105  

Royalty income

  $7   $8  $16  $18  $15   $7     $8    $16  

 

(a)Payments to GMACAlly Financial related to U.S. marketing incentive and operating lease residual programs. Excludes payments to GMACAlly Financial related to the contractual exposure limit, as subsequently discussed.

Marketing Incentives and Operating Lease Residuals

As a marketing incentive, interest rate support, residual support, risk sharing, capitalized cost reduction and lease pull-ahead programs are initiated as a way to lower customers’ monthly lease and retail contractual payments.

Under an interest rate support program, GMACAlly Financial is paid an amount at the time of lease or retail contract origination to adjust the interest rate in the retail contract or implicit in the lease below GMAC’sAlly Financial’s standard interest rate. Such marketing incentives are referred to as rate support or subvention and the amount paid at contract origination represents the present value of the difference between the customer’s contractual rate and GMAC’sAlly Financial’s standard rate for a given program.

Under a residual support program, a customer’s contract residual value is adjusted above GMAC’sAlly Financial’s standard residual value. GMACAlly Financial is reimbursed to the extent that sales proceeds are less than the customer’s contract residual value, limited to GMAC’sAlly

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Financial’s standard residual value. As it relates to GMAC’sAlly Financial’s U.S. lease originations and U.S. balloon retail contract originations occurring after April 30, 2006, Old GM agreed to pay the present value of the expected residual support owed to GMACAlly Financial at the time of contract origination as opposed to after contract termination when the off-lease vehicles are sold. The actual residual support amount owed to GMACAlly Financial is calculated as the contracts terminate and, in cases where the actual amount differs from the expected amount paid at contract

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origination, the difference is paid to or paid by GMAC,Ally Financial, depending if sales proceeds are lower or higher than estimated at contract origination.

Under a risk-sharing arrangement, residual losses are shared equally with GMACAlly Financial to the extent that remarketing proceeds are below GMAC’sAlly Financial’s standard residual value (limited to a floor). As a result of revisions to the risk-sharing arrangement, Old GM agreed to pay GMACAlly Financial a quarterly fee through 2014. Old GM accrued $108 million in the year ended 2008 related to this arrangement.

In the event it is publicly announced that a GM vehicle brand will be discontinued, phased-out, sold or other strategic options are being considered, the residual value of the related vehicles may change. If such an announcement in the U.S. or Canada results in an estimated decrease in the residual value of the related vehicles, GMACAlly Financial will be reimbursed for the estimated decrease for certain vehicles for a certain period of time. If such an announcement results in an increase in the residual value of the related vehicles, GMACAlly Financial will pay the increase in the sale proceeds received at auction. Announcements made in the periods January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 to discontinue, phase-out or sell a GM vehicle brand did not have a significant effect on residual values of the related vehicles. In the year ended 2008 we recorded a liability of $148 million related to announcements to discontinue, phase-out or sell certain GM vehicle brands.

Under a capitalized cost reduction program, GMACAlly Financial is paid an amount at the time of lease or retail contract origination to reduce the principal amount implicit in the lease or retail contract below the standard manufacturers’ suggested retail price.

Under a lease pull-ahead program, a customer is encouraged to terminate their lease early and buy or lease a new GM vehicle. As part of such a program, GMACAlly Financial waives the customer’s remaining payment obligation under their current lease, and GMACAlly Financial is compensated for any foregone revenue from the waived payments. Since these programs generally accelerate the resale of the vehicle, the proceeds are typically higher than if the vehicle had been sold at contract maturity. The reimbursement to GMACAlly Financial for the foregone payments is reduced by the amount of this benefit. Anticipated payments are made to GMACAlly Financial each month based on the estimated number of customers expected to participate in a lease-pull ahead program. These estimates are adjusted once all vehicles that could have been pulled-ahead have terminated and the vehicles have been sold. Any differences between the estimates and the actual amounts owed to or from GMACAlly Financial are subsequently settled.

The terms and conditions of interest rate support, residual support, risk sharing, capitalized cost reduction, and lease pull-ahead programs are included in the GMAC Services Agreements. In December 2008 Old GM and GMAC agreed, among other things, to modify certain terms and conditions of the GMAC Services Agreements pursuant to a preliminary term sheet (GMAC Term Sheet). A primary objective of the GMAC Services Agreements continues to be supporting the distribution and marketing of our and previously Old GM’s products. In May 2009 Old GM entered into the Amended and Restated United States Consumer Financing Services Agreement (Amended Financing Agreement) with an effective date of December 29, 2008. The terms of the Amended Financing Agreement were consistent with the GMAC Term Sheet.included conditions of interest rate support, residual support, risk sharing, capitalized cost reduction, and lease pull-ahead programs.

Exclusivity Arrangement

In November 2006 Old GM granted GMACAlly Financial exclusivity for U.S., Canadian and international GM-sponsored consumer and wholesale marketing incentives for products in specified markets around the world, with the exception of Saturn branded products. In return for exclusivity, GMACAlly Financial paid an annual exclusivity fee of $105 million ($75 million for the U.S. retail business, $15 million for the Canadian retail business, $10 million for the international operations retail business, and $5 million for the dealer business).

As a result of the Amended Financing Agreement, Old GM and GMACAlly Financial agreed to modify certain terms related to the exclusivity arrangements: (1) for a two-year period, retail financing incentive programs can be offered through a third party financing source under certain specified circumstances, and in some cases subject to the limitation that pricing offered by such third party meets certain restrictions, and after such two-year period any such incentive programs can be offered on a graduated basis through third parties on a non-exclusive, side-by-side basis with GMACAlly Financial provided that pricing with such third parties meets certain requirements; (2) GMACAlly Financial has no obligation to provide financing; and (3) GMACAlly Financial has no targets against which it could be assessed penalties. After December 24,

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2013 we will have the right to offer retail financing incentive programs through any third party financing source, including GMAC,Ally Financial, without any restrictions or limitations.

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Beginning in 2009 under the Amended Financing Agreement, Old GM agreed to pro-rate the exclusivity fee in the U.S. and Canada under certain circumstances if incentives were offered through a third party financing source. The international exclusivity fee arrangement remains unchanged and the dealer exclusivity fee was terminated.

Participation Agreement

In June 2008 Old GM, along with FIM Holdings entered into the GMAC Participation Agreement with GMAC, which provided that both parties would provide specified loan amounts to GMAC to fund ResCap. Through December 2008 Old GM funded the maximum obligation of $368 million. Old GM recorded interest income of $21 million in the year ended 2008 related to the GMAC Participation Agreement.

In December 2008 Old GM and FIM Holdings entered into the GMACAlly Financial Exchange Agreement with GMAC.Ally Financial. Pursuant to the GMACAlly Financial Exchange Agreement, Old GM and FIM Holdings exchanged their respective amounts funded under the GMACAlly Financial Participation Agreement for 79,368 Class B Common Membership Interests and 82,608 Class A Common Membership Interests. As the carrying amount of the amount funded under the GMACAlly Financial Participation Agreement approximated fair value, Old GM did not recognize a gain or loss on the exchange.

Contractual Exposure Limit

An agreement between GMACAlly Financial and Old GM limited certain unsecured obligations arising from service agreements to GMACAlly Financial in the U.S. arising from the GMAC Services Agreements to $1.5 billion. In accordance with the Amended Financing Agreement, Old GM and GMACAlly Financial agreed to increase the probable potential unsecured exposure limit from $1.5 billion in the United States to $2.1 billion globally. In addition, GMAC’sAlly Financial’s maximum potential unsecured exposure to us cannot exceed $4.1 billion globally. Old GM and GMACAlly Financial also agreed to reduce the global unsecured obligation limit from $2.1 billion to $1.5 billion byat December 30,31, 2010. Additionally, Old GM and GMACAlly Financial agreed that the sum of the maximum unsecured and committed secured exposures at December 30,31, 2010 will not exceed the greater of $3.0 billion or 15% of GMAC’sAlly Financial’s capital.

Vehicle Repurchase Obligations

In May 2009 Old GM and GMACAlly Financial agreed to expand Old GM’s repurchase obligations for GMACAlly Financial financed inventory at certain dealers in Europe, Asia, Brazil and Mexico. In November 2008 Old GM and GMACAlly Financial agreed to expand repurchase obligations for GMACAlly Financial financed inventory at certain dealers in the United States and Canada. Prior to November 2008, Old GM was obligated, pursuant to dealer agreements, to repurchase certain GMAC financed inventory, limited to current model year vehicles and prior model year vehicles in dealer inventory less than 120 days, in the event of a termination of the related dealer’s sales and service agreement. The current agreement with GMACAlly Financial requires the repurchase of GMACAlly Financial financed inventory invoiced to dealers after September 1, 2008, with limited exclusions, in the event of a qualifying voluntary or involuntary termination of the dealer’s sales and service agreement. Repurchase obligations exclude vehicles which are damaged, have excessive mileage or have been altered. The repurchase obligation ended in August 2009 for vehicles invoiced through August 2008, ends in August 2010 for vehicles invoiced through August 2009, and ends in August 2011 for vehicles invoiced through August 2010.2010 and ends August 2012 for vehicles invoiced through August 2011.

The maximum potential amount of future payments required to be made to GMACAlly Financial under this guarantee would beis based on the repurchase value of total eligible vehicles financed by GMACAlly Financial in dealer stock. If vehicles are required to be repurchased under this arrangement, the total exposure would be reduced to the extent vehicles are able to be resold to another dealer. The fair value of the guarantee, which considers the likelihood of dealers terminating and estimated loss exposure for ultimate disposition of vehicles, was recorded as a reduction of revenue.

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Automotive Retail Leases

In November 2006 GMACAlly Financial transferred automotive retail leases to Old GM, along with related debt and other assets. GMACAlly Financial retained an investment in a note, which is secured by the automotive retail leases. GMACAlly Financial continues to service the portfolio of automotive retail leases and related debt and receives a servicing fee. GMACAlly Financial is obligated, as servicer, to repurchase any equipment on operating leases that are in breach of any of the covenants in the securitization agreements. In addition, in a number of the transactions securitizing the equipment on operating leases, the trusts issued one or more series of floating rate debt obligations and entered into derivative transactions to eliminate the market risk associated with funding the fixed payment lease assets with floating interest rate debt. To facilitate these securitization transactions, GMACAlly Financial entered into secondary derivative transactions with the primary derivative counterparties, essentially offsetting the primary derivatives. As part of the transfer, Old GM assumed the rights and obligations of the primary derivative while GMACAlly Financial retained the secondary, leaving both companies

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exposed to market value movements of their respective derivatives. Old GM subsequently entered into derivative transactions with GMACAlly Financial that are intended to offset the exposure each party has to its component of the primary and secondary derivatives.

Royalty Arrangement

For certain insurance products, Old GM entered into 10-year intellectual property license agreements with GMACAlly Financial giving GMACAlly Financial the right to use the GM name on certain products. In exchange, GMACAlly Financial pays a royalty fee of 3.25% of revenue, net of cancellations, related to these products with a minimum annual guarantee of $15 million in the United States.

Balance Sheet

The following table summarizes the balance sheet effects of transactions with GMACAlly Financial (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor 
  December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
  December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 

Assets

         

Accounts and notes receivable, net (a)

  $404   $661  $290    $404  

Restricted cash (b)

  $127   $481

Restricted cash and marketable securities (b)

  $    $127  

Other assets (c)

  $27   $3  $26    $27  

Liabilities

         

Accounts payable (d)

  $131   $294  $168    $131  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (e)

  $1,077   $2,295  $1,043    $1,077  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities (f)

  $817   $569

Accrued liabilities and other liabilities (f)

  $1,167    $817  

Long-term debt (g)

  $59   $101  $43    $59  

Other non-current liabilities (h)

  $383   $1,389  $84    $383  

 

(a)Represents wholesale settlements due from GMAC,Ally Financial, amounts owed by GMACAlly Financial with respect to automotive retail leases and receivables for exclusivity fees and royalties.

 

(b)Represents certificates of deposit purchased from GMACAlly Financial that are pledged as collateral for certain guarantees provided to GMACAlly Financial in Brazil in connection with dealer floor plan financing.

 

(c)Primarily represents distributions due from GMACAlly Financial on our investments in GMACAlly Financial preferred stock and Preferred Membership Interests.stock.

 

(d)Primarily represents amounts billed to us and Old GM and payable related to incentive programs.

 

(e)

Represents wholesale financing, sales of receivable transactions and the short-term portion of term loans provided to certain dealerships which Old GM owned and which we subsequently purchasedown or in which we have and Old GM had an equity interest. In addition, itIt includes borrowing arrangements with various foreign locations and arrangements related to GMAC’s

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Ally Financial’s funding of company-owned vehicles, rental car vehicles awaiting sale at auction and funding of the sale of vehicles to which title is retained while the vehicles are consigned to GMACAlly Financial or dealers, primarily in the United Kingdom. Financing remains outstanding until the title is transferred to the dealers. This amount also includes the short-term portion of a note payable related to automotive retail leases.

 

(f)Primarily represents accruals for marketing incentives on vehicles which are sold, or anticipated to be sold, to customers or dealers and financed by GMACAlly Financial in North America. This includes the estimated amount of residual support accrued under the residual support and risk sharing programs, rate support under the interest rate support programs, operating lease and finance receivable capitalized cost reduction incentives paid to GMACAlly Financial to reduce the capitalized cost in automotive lease contracts and retail automotive contracts, and amounts owed under lease pull-ahead programs. In addition it includes interest accrued on the transactions in (e) above.

 

(g)Primarily represents the long-term portion of term loans from GMACAlly Financial to certain consolidated dealerships and a note payable with respect to automotive retail leases.dealerships.

 

(h)Primarily represents long-term portion of liabilities for marketing incentives on vehicles financed by GMAC.Ally Financial.

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Statement of Operations

The following table summarizes the income statement effects of transactions with GMACAlly Financial (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  Year Ended
December 31, 2008
  Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 

Net sales revenue (reduction) (a)

  $(259   $207   $(2,350 $(4,041

Cost of sales and other expenses (b)

  $113     $180   $688   $590  

Interest income and other non-operating income, net (c)

  $127     $166   $192   $433  

Interest expense (d)

  $121     $100   $221   $229  

Servicing expense (e)

  $22     $16   $144   $167  

Derivative gains (losses) (f)

  $(1   $(2 $(4 $19  
   Successor     Successor 
   Year Ended
December 31,
2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Total net sales and revenue (reduction) (a)

  $(1,383 $(259   $207    $(2,350

Automotive cost of sales and other automotive expenses (b)

  $36   $113     $180    $688  

Interest income and other non-operating income, net (c)

  $228   $127     $166    $192  

Automotive interest expense (d)

  $243   $121     $100    $221  

Servicing expense (e)

  $2   $22     $16    $144  

Derivative losses (f)

  $   $1     $2    $4  

 

(a)Primarily represents the increase (reduction) or increase in Total net sales and revenuesrevenue for marketing incentives on vehicles which arewere sold, or anticipated to be sold, to customers or dealers and financed by GMAC.Ally Financial. This includes the estimated amount of residual support accrued under residual support and risk sharing programs, rate support under the interest rate support programs, operating lease and finance receivable capitalized cost reduction incentives paid to GMACAlly Financial to reduce the capitalized cost in automotive lease contracts and retail automotive contracts, and costs under lease pull-ahead programs. This amount is offset by net sales for vehicles sold to GMACAlly Financial for employee and governmental lease programs and third party resale purposes.

 

(b)Primarily represents cost of sales on the sale of vehicles to GMACAlly Financial for employee and governmental lease programs and third party resale purposes. Also includes miscellaneous expenses on services performed by GMAC.Ally Financial.

 

(c)Represents income on our investments in GMACAlly Financial preferred stock and Preferred Membership Interests, exclusivity and royalty fee income and reimbursements by GMACAlly Financial for certain services provided to GMAC.Ally Financial. Included in this amount is rental income related to GMAC’sAlly Financial’s primary executive and administrative offices located in the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. The lease agreement expires in November 2016.

 

(d)Represents interest incurred on term loans, notes payable and wholesale settlements.

 

(e)Represents servicing fees paid to GMACAlly Financial on certain automotive retail leases.

 

(f)Represents amounts recorded in connection with a derivative transaction entered into with GMACAlly Financial as the counterparty.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 31.33. Transactions with MLC

Automotive

In connection with the 363 Sale, we and MLC entered into a Transition Services Agreement (TSA), pursuant to which, among other things, we provideprovided MLC with certain transition services and support functions in connection with their operation and ultimate liquidation in bankruptcy. MLC is required to pay the applicable usage fees specified with respect to various types of services under the TSA. The obligation to provide services under the TSA will terminate on the applicable dates specified in the agreement with respect to each such service, the latest such date being December 31, 2013. Types of services provided under the TSA included: (1) property management; (2) assistance in idling certain facilities; (3) provisions of access rights and storage of personal property at certain facilities; (4) security; (5) administrative services including accounting, treasury and tax; (6) purchasing; (7) information systems and services support; (8) communication services to the public; and (9) splinter union services including payroll and benefits administration. Services MLC provides to us under the TSA include: (1) provisions of access rights and storage of personal property at certain facilities; (2) assistance in obtaining certain permits and consents to permit us to own and operate purchased assets in connection with the 363 Sale; (3) allowing us to manage and exercise our rights under the TSA; and (4) use of certain real estate and equipment while we are in negotiation to assume or renegotiate certain leases or enter into agreements to purchase certain lease-related assets. At December 31, 20092010 we are onlynot obligated to provide taxany services under the TSA.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

On October 1, 2010 we completed the acquisition of the Strasbourg transmission business from MLC. The purchase price was one Euro. Refer to Note 5 for additional information on the acquisition of GMS.

Statement of Operations

The following table summarizes the income statement effectsstatements effect of transactions with MLC (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
 

Cost of sales (a)

  $(8

Automotive cost of sales (a)

  $(19 $(8

Interest income and other non-operating income, net

  $1    $   $1  

 

(a)Primarily related to royalty income partially offset by reimbursements for engineering expenses incurred by MLC.

Balance Sheet

The following table summarizes the balance sheet effectssheets effect of transactions with MLC (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor   Successor 
  December 31,
2009
   December 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 

Accounts and notes receivable, net (a)

  $16    $    $16  

Other assets

  $1    $    $1  

Accounts payable (a)

  $59    $1    $59  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  $(1

Accrued liabilities

  $    $(1

 

(a)Primarily related to the purchase and sale of component parts.

Cash Flow

The following table summarizes the cash flow effects of transactions with MLC (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
 

Operating (a)

  $(88

Financing (b)

  $25  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

   Successor 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2010
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
 

Operating — Automotive (a)

  $(148 $(88

Financing — Automotive (b)

  $5   $25  

 

(a)Primarily includes payments to and from MLC related to the purchase and the sale of component parts.

 

(b)Funding provided toPayments received from a facility in Strasbourg, France that MLC retained. We have reserved $16 million against the advanced amounts.retained and we subsequently acquired in October 2010.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 32.34. Supplementary Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

Consolidated

The following tables summarize supplementary quarterly financial information (dollars in millions, except for per share amounts):

 

  Successor     Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
September 30, 2009
  4th Quarter     1st Quarter  2nd Quarter  July 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 

2009

       

Net sales and revenue

 $25,147   $32,327     $22,431   $23,047   $1,637  

Gross margin (loss)

 $1,593   $(500   $(2,180 $(6,337 $(182

Net income (loss)

 $(571 $(3,215   $(5,899 $(13,237 $128,139  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 $(908 $(3,520   $(5,975 $(12,905 $127,998  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, per share, basic

 $(2.20 $(8.53   $(9.78 $(21.12 $209.49  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, per share, diluted

 $(2.20 $(8.53   $(9.78 $(21.12 $209.38  
   Successor 
   1st Quarter   2nd Quarter   3rd Quarter   4th Quarter 

2010

        

Total net sales and revenue

  $31,476    $33,174    $34,060    $36,882  

Automotive gross margin

  $3,885    $4,415    $4,592    $3,627  

Net income

  $1,196    $1,612    $2,223    $1,472  

Net income attributable to common stockholders

  $865    $1,334    $1,959    $510  

Net income attributable to common stockholders, per share, basic

  $0.58    $0.89    $1.31    $0.34  

Net income attributable to common stockholders, per share, diluted

  $0.55    $0.85    $1.20    $0.31  

 

   Predecessor 
   Quarters 
   1st  2nd  3rd  4th 

2008

     

Net sales and revenue

  $42,383   $38,010   $37,808   $30,778  

Gross margin (loss)

  $4,231   $(5,482 $3,287   $(2,314

Net loss

  $(3,209 $(15,580 $(2,610 $(9,652

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

  $(3,282 $(15,513 $(2,552 $(9,596

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, per share, basic and diluted

  $(5.80 $(27.40 $(4.47 $(15.71
   Successor     Predecessor 
   July 10, 2009
Through
September  30,
2009
  4th Quarter     1st Quarter  2nd Quarter  July 1,  2009
Through
July 9,
2009
 

2009

        

Total net sales and revenue

  $25,147   $32,327     $22,431   $23,047   $1,637  

Automotive gross margin (loss)

  $1,593   $(500   $(2,180 $(6,337 $(182

Net income (loss)

  $(571 $(3,215   $(5,899 $(13,237 $128,139  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

  $(908 $(3,520   $(5,975 $(12,905 $127,998  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, per share, basic

  $(0.73 $(2.84   $(9.78 $(21.12 $209.49  

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, per share, diluted

  $(0.73 $(2.84   $(9.78 $(21.12 $209.38  

GM

Results for the three months ended December 31, 2010 included:

A charge of $677 million related to our purchase of 84 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock from the UST.

A reversal of our $231 million liability for contingently issuable Adjustment Shares based on a revised assessment of the estimate of allowed general unsecured claims against MLC.

A gain of $198 million related to our repayment of the VEBA Notes of $2.8 billion.

Restructuring reserve decrease of $183 million in GMNA primarily related to capacity actions and revisions to productivity initiatives.

Restructuring charges and interest accretion and other of $154 million in GME primarily related to separation programs announced in Belgium, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Income before income taxes and equity income and net income of $129 million and $90 million related to the October 1, 2010 acquisition of GM Financial including net income of $10 million related to amounts recorded to reflect the changes in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets that were not applicable to GM Financial on a stand-alone basis.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Results for the three months ended September 30, 2010 included:

Restructuring charges and interest accretion and other of $153 million in GME primarily related to separation programs announced in Belgium, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Impairment charges of $140 million related to product-specific tooling assets in GMNA.

Results for the three months ended June 30, 2010 included:

Restructuring charges and interest accretion and other of $235 million in GME primarily related to separation programs announced in Belgium, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Charge of $200 million relating to a recall campaign on windshield fluid heaters.

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 included:

Restructuring charges and interest accretion and other of $305 million in GME primarily related to separation programs announced in Belgium and Spain. These charges were partially offset by a favorable adjustment of $104 million related to GMNA restructuring reserves due to increased production capacity utilization, which resulted in the recall of idled employees to fill added shifts at multiple U.S. production sites.

Results for the three months ended December 31, 2009 included:

 

Impairment charges of $270 million related to our investment in GMACAlly Financial common stock.

 

Settlement loss of $2.6 billion related to the 2009 UAW Settlement Agreement.

Results for the period July 10, 2009 through September 30, 2009 included:

 

Charges of $195 million related to dealer wind-down agreements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Old GM

Results for the period July 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 included:

 

Accelerated debt discount amortization of $600 million on the DIP Facility.

 

Reorganization gains, net of $129.3 billion. Refer to Note 2 for additional information on these gains.

 

Charges of $398 million related to dealer wind-down agreements.

Results for the three months ended June 30, 2009 included:

 

Gain of $2.5 billion on the disposition of GMACAlly Financial Common Membership Interests partially offset by a loss on extinguishment of the UST GMACAlly Financial Loan of $2.0 billion.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Accelerated debt discount amortization of $1.6 billion on the DIP Facility.

 

Charges of $1.9 billion related to U.S. salaried and hourly headcount reduction programs.

 

Restructuring charges of $1.1 billion related to SUB and TSP.

 

Reorganization costs of $1.1 billion, primarily related to loss on extinguishment of debt of $958 million.

 

Impairment charges of $239 million related to product-specific tooling assets.

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 included:

 

Old GM amended the terms of its U.S. term loan and recorded a gain of $906 million on the extinguishment of the original loan facility.

 

Upon Saab’s filing for reorganization, Old GM recorded charges of $618 million related to its net investment in, and advances to, Saab and other commitments and obligations.

 

Impairment charges of $327 million related to product-specific tooling assets and cancelled powertrain programs.

Results for the three months ended December 31, 2008 included:

Impairment charges of $5.1 billion related to Old GM’s investment in GMAC Common Membership Interests and its proportionate share of GMAC’s net income of $3.7 billion which included a $5.6 billion gain related to GMAC’s bond exchange.

Charges of $1.1 billion related to establishing valuation allowances against Old GM’s net deferred tax assets in various tax jurisdictions.

Impairment charges of $2.5 billion related to long-lived assets, Equipment on operating leases, net and goodwill.

Charges of $662 million related to Old GM’s estimated obligations under the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements and Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

Charges of $604 million related to capacity actions in the U.S. and Canada.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Results for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included:

Impairment charges of $251 million related to Old GM’s investment in GMAC Preferred Membership Interests.

Charges of $652 million related to Old GM’s estimated obligations under the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements and Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

A net curtailment gain of $4.9 billion related to the accelerated recognition of unamortized net prior service credit due to the 2008 UAW Settlement Agreement becoming effective.

Charges of $1.7 billion related to the settlement loss associated with the elimination of healthcare coverage for U.S. salaried retirees over age 65.

Charges of $591 million related to capacity actions in the U.S. and Canada.

Results for the three months ended June 30, 2008 included:

Impairment charges of $1.3 billion related to Old GM’s investment in GMAC Common and Preferred Membership Interests.

Charges of $2.8 billion related to Old GM’s estimated obligations under the Delphi-GM Settlement Agreements and Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements.

Curtailment and other charges of $3.3 billion related to the 2008 UAW and IUE-CWA Special Attrition Programs.

Charges of $1.1 billion related to capacity actions in the U.S. and Canada.

An immaterial correction of Old GM’s previous accounting for derivatives by recording in Net sales and revenue losses of $407 million which had been inappropriately deferred in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Of this amount, $250 million should have been recorded in earnings in the three months ended March 31, 2008 and the remainder should have been recorded in prior periods, predominantly in the year ended 2007.

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 included:

Impairment charges of $1.5 billion related to Old GM’s investment in GMAC Common and Preferred Membership Interests.

Charges of $394 million related to deferred tax asset valuation allowances in Spain and the United Kingdom.

Note 33. Segment ReportingConsolidated

We develop, producedesign, build and marketsell cars, trucks and parts worldwide. We do soalso conduct our automotive finance operations through GM Financial. We manage our operations through our threefive segments: GMNA, GME, GMIO, GMSA and GMIO.GM Financial. Each segment has a manager responsible for executing our strategies. Our automotive manufacturing operations are integrated within the segments, benefit from broad-based trade agreements and are subject to regulatory requirements, such as Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. While not all vehicles within a segment are individually profitable on a fully loaded cost basis, those vehicles are needed in our product mix in order to attract customers to dealer showrooms and to maintain sales volumes for other, more profitable vehicles. Because of these factors, we do not manage our business on an individual brand or vehicle basis. The chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating results and performance of our automotive segments through Income (loss) before interest and income taxes and evaluates GM Financial through Income (loss) before income taxes.

In the year ended December 31, 2010 we changed our managerial and financial reporting structure so that certain entities geographically located within Russia and Uzbekistan were transferred from our GME segment to our GMIO segment, and certain entities geographically located in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay were transferred from our GMIO segment to our newly created GMSA segment. We have retrospectively revised the segment presentation for all periods presented.

Substantially all of the cars, trucks and parts produced are marketed through retail dealers in North America, and through distributors and dealers outside of North America, the substantial majority of which are independently owned.

In addition to the products sold to dealers for consumer retail sales, cars and trucks are also sold to fleet customers, including daily rental car companies, commercial fleet customers, leasing companies and governments. Sales to fleet customers are completed through the network of dealers and in some cases sold directly to fleet customers. Retail and fleet customers can obtain a wide range of aftersale vehicle services and products through the dealer network, such as maintenance, light repairs, collision repairs, vehicle accessories and extended service warranties.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

GMNA primarily meets the demands of customers in North America with vehicles developed, manufactured and/or marketed under the following corefour brands:

 

•     Buick

  

•      Cadillac

  

•      Chevrolet

  

•      GMC

The demands of customers outside of North America are primarily met with vehicles developed, manufactured and/or marketed under the following brands:

 

•     Buick

  

•      Daewoo

  

•      Holden

  

•      Opel

•     Cadillac

  

•      GMC

  

•      Isuzu

  

•      Vauxhall

•     Chevrolet

      

At December 31, 20092010 we also had equity ownership stakes directly or indirectly in entities through various regional subsidiaries, including GM Daewoo, SGM, SGMW, FAW-GM and FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (FAW-GM).HKJV. In January 2011 GM Daewoo announced it will be changing its name to GM Korea and will sell most of its cars under the Chevrolet brand. These companies design, manufacture and market vehicles under the following brands:

 

•     Buick

  

•      Daewoo

  

•      GMC

  

•      Jiefang

•     Cadillac

  

•      FAW

  

•      Holden

  

•      Wuling

•     Chevrolet

      

Nonsegment operations are classified as Corporate.Corporate and Corporate assets, liabilities and results of operations are a component of Total Automotive in our consolidated financial statements. Corporate includes investments in GMAC,Ally Financial, certain centrally recorded income and costs, such as interest, income taxes and corporate expenditures, certain nonsegment specific revenues and expenses, including costs related to the Delphi Benefit Guarantee Agreements and a portfolio of automotive retail leases.

All intersegment balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The following tables summarize key financial information by segment (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  Eliminations  Corporate  Total 

At and For the Period July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009

        

Sales

        

External customers

  $31,454   $11,340   $14,535  $   $   $57,329  

Intersegment

   972    180    972   (2,124        
                         

Total sales

   32,426    11,520    15,507   (2,124      57,329  

Other revenue

                  145    145  
                         

Total net sales and revenue

  $32,426   $11,520   $15,507  $(2,124 $145   $57,474  
                         

Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(4,719 $(805 $1,198  $(37 $(323 $(4,686

Interest income

                  184    184  

Interest expense

                  694    694  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

   (101                 (101
                         

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before income taxes

   (4,820  (805  1,198   (37  (833  (5,297

Income tax expense (benefit)

                  (1,000  (1,000
                         

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $(4,820 $(805 $1,198  $(37 $167   $(4,297
                         

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

  $1,928   $287   $5,694  $   $27   $7,936  

Total assets

  $78,719   $19,140   $26,362  $(25,192 $37,266   $136,295  

Goodwill

  $26,409   $3,335   $928  $   $   $30,672  

Expenditures for property

  $959   $573   $381  $   $1   $1,914  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

  $2,732   $952   $447  $   $110   $4,241  

Equity income (loss), net of tax

  $(7 $32   $472  $   $   $497  

Significant noncash charges

        

Impairment charges related to investment in GMAC common stock

  $   $   $  $   $270   $270  

UAW OPEB healthcare settlement

   2,571                   2,571  
                         

Total significant noncash charges

  $2,571   $   $  $   $270   $2,841  
                         
  Successor 
  GMNA  GME  GMIO  GMSA  Corporate  Eliminations  Total
Automotive
  GM
Financial (a)
  Eliminations  Total 

At and For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

          

Sales

          

External customers

 $79,514   $22,868   $17,730   $15,030   $   $   $135,142   $   $   $135,142  

Financing operations

Revenue

                              281        281  

Intersegment

  3,521    1,208    3,740    314        (8,783                

Other revenue

              35    134        169            169  
                                        

Total net sales and revenue

 $83,035   $24,076   $21,470   $15,379   $134   $(8,783 $135,311   $281   $   $135,592  
                                        

Income (loss) before interest and income taxes

 $5,748   $(1,764 $2,262   $818   $389   $(105 $7,348   $166   $   $7,514  
                            

Corporate interest income

      465              465  

Interest expense

      1,098      37        1,135  
                      

Income (loss) before income taxes

      (244    129   $    6,844  
             

Income tax expense

      633      39     672  
                   

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

     $(877   $90    $6,172  
                   

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

 $2,094   $8   $6,427   $   $   $   $8,529   $   $   $8,529  

Total assets

 $76,285   $18,375   $19,655   $12,964   $35,141   $(34,418 $128,002   $10,940   $(44 $138,898  

Expenditures for property

 $2,380   $634   $729   $411   $46   $   $4,200   $2   $   $4,202  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets

 $4,434   $1,476   $349   $496   $168   $   $6,923   $7   $   $6,930  

Equity income (loss), net of tax

 $120   $11   $1,307   $(2 $2   $   $1,438   $   $   $1,438  

Significant noncash charges (gains)

          

Net contingent Adjustment Shares

 $   $   $   $   $(162 $   $(162 $   $   $(162

Gain on acquisition of GMS

      (66                  (66          (66

Reversal of valuation allowances against deferred tax assets (b)

                  (63      (63          (63

Impairment charges related to product-specific tooling assets

  234        6                240            240  

Impairment charges related to equipment on operating leases

      49                    49            49  
                                        

Total significant noncash charges (gains)

 $234   $(17 $6   $   $(225 $   $(2 $   $   $(2
                                        

(a)The financial information presented for our GM Financial segment includes adjustments made to decrease Income tax expense and increase Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders by $10 million and increase Total assets by $22 million to record the effect of changes in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets that were not applicable to GM Financial on a stand-alone basis.
(b)Amounts exclude changes related to income tax expense (benefit) in jurisdictions with a full valuation allowance throughout the period.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

   Predecessor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  Eliminations  Corporate  Total 

At and For the Period January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009

       

Sales

       

External customers

  $23,490   $12,419   $10,878   $   $   $46,787  

Intersegment

   701    171    800    (1,672        
                         

Total sales

   24,191    12,590    11,678    (1,672      46,787  

Other revenue

                   328    328  
                         

Total net sales and revenue

  $24,191   $12,590   $11,678   $(1,672 $328   $47,115  
                         

Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(11,092 $(2,823 $(956 $102   $899   $(13,870

Interest income

                   183    183  

Interest expense

                   5,428    5,428  

Reorganization gains, net (a)

                   128,155    128,155  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

                   (1,088  (1,088
                         

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before income taxes

   (11,092  (2,823  (956  102    122,721    107,952  

Income tax expense (benefit)

                   (1,166  (1,166
                         

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $(11,092 $(2,823 $(956 $102   $123,887   $109,118  
                         

Expenditures for property

  $2,282   $830   $381   $   $24   $3,517  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

  $4,759   $1,496   $476   $   $142   $6,873  

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

  $   $   $   $   $1,380   $1,380  

Equity income (loss), net of tax

  $(277 $30   $307   $   $1   $61  

Significant noncash charges (gains)

       

Gain on extinguishment of debt

  $   $   $   $   $(906 $(906

Loss on extinguishment of UST GMAC Loan

                   1,994    1,994  

Gain on conversion of UST GMAC Loan

                   (2,477  (2,477

Reversal of valuation allowances against deferred tax assets

                   (751  (751

Impairment charges related to equipment on operating leases

   11    36            16    63  

Impairment charges related to long-lived assets

   320    237    9            566  

Reorganization gains, net (a)

                   (128,563  (128,563
                         

Total significant noncash charges (gains)

  $331   $273   $9   $   $(130,687 $(130,074
                         
   Successor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO   GMSA   Corporate  Eliminations  Total
Automotive
 

At and For the Period July 10, 2009 Through December 31, 2009

          

Sales

          

External customers

  $31,454   $11,340   $7,221    $7,314    $   $   $57,329  

Intersegment

   972    139    1,346     81         (2,538    

Other revenue

                4     141        145  
   ��                           

Total net sales and revenue

  $32,426   $11,479   $8,567    $7,399    $141   $(2,538 $57,474  
                               

Income (loss) before interest and income taxes

  $(4,820 $(814 $789    $417    $(314 $(45 $(4,787
                         

Interest income

         184     184  

Interest expense

         694     694  

Income tax expense (benefit)

         (1,000   (1,000
                

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

        $176    $(4,297
                

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

  $1,928   $180   $5,798    $3    $27   $   $7,936  

Total assets

  $78,719   $18,824   $17,530    $11,295    $36,475   $(26,548 $136,295  

Expenditures for property

  $911   $547   $272    $131    $1   $   $1,862  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets

  $2,732   $938   $237    $224    $110   $   $4,241  

Equity income (loss), net of tax

  $(7 $8   $495    $1    $   $   $497  

Significant noncash charges (gains)

          

Contingent Adjustment Shares

  $   $   $    $    $162   $   $162  

Reversal of valuation allowances against deferred tax assets (a)

                     (63      (63

Impairment charges related to investment in Ally Financial common stock

                     270        270  

UAW OPEB healthcare settlement

   2,571                          2,571  
                               

Total significant noncash charges

  $2,571   $   $    $    $369   $   $2,940  
                               

 

(a)ReferAmounts exclude changes related to Note 2 for additional information on Reorganization gains, net.income tax expense (benefit) in jurisdictions with a full valuation allowance throughout the period.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

   Predecessor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  Eliminations  Corporate  Total 

At and For the Year Ended December 31, 2008

        

Sales

        

External customers

  $82,938   $32,440   $32,354  $   $   $147,732  

Intersegment

   3,249    1,948    4,496   (9,693        
                         

Total sales

   86,187    34,388    36,850   (9,693      147,732  

Other revenue

                  1,247    1,247  
                         

Total net sales and revenue

  $86,187   $34,388   $36,850  $(9,693 $1,247   $148,979  
                         

Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(12,203 $(2,637 $473  $51   $(13,034 $(27,350

Interest income

                  655    655  

Interest expense

                  2,525    2,525  

Gain on extinguishment of debt

                  43    43  
                         

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before income taxes

   (12,203  (2,637  473   51    (14,861  (29,177

Income tax expense (benefit)

                  1,766    1,766  
                         

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $(12,203 $(2,637 $473  $51   $(16,627 $(30,943
                         

Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates

  $32   $279   $1,321  $   $514   $2,146  

Total assets

  $63,207   $22,643   $18,301  $(70,539 $57,427   $91,039  

Expenditures for property

  $4,242   $1,563   $1,188  $   $537   $7,530  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

  $5,910   $2,358   $938  $   $808   $10,014  

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

  $   $   $  $   $(6,183 $(6,183

Equity income (loss), net of tax

  $(201 $56   $329  $   $2   $186  

Significant noncash charges (gains)

        

Impairment charges related to investment in GMAC
Common Membership Interests

  $   $   $  $   $7,099   $7,099  

Impairment charges related to investment in GMAC
Preferred Membership Interests

                  1,001    1,001  

Impairment charges related to equipment on operating leases

   380    222           157    759  

Impairment charges related to investments in NUMMI and CAMI

   119                   119  

Other than temporary impairment charges related to debt and equity securities

   47               15    62  

Impairment charges related to goodwill

   154    456               610  

Impairment charges related to long-lived assets

   411    497    102           1,010  

Net curtailment gain related to finalization of Settlement Agreement

   (4,901                 (4,901

Salaried post-65 healthcare settlement

   1,704                   1,704  

CAW settlement

   340                   340  

Valuation allowances against deferred tax assets

                  1,450    1,450  
                         

Total significant noncash charges (gains)

  $(1,746 $1,175   $102  $   $9,722   $9,253  
                         
   Predecessor 
   GMNA  GME  GMIO  GMSA  Corporate  Eliminations  Total
Automotive
 

For the Period January 1, 2009 Through July 9, 2009

        

Sales

        

External customers

  $23,490   $12,419   $5,194   $5,684   $   $   $46,787  

Intersegment

   701    133    1,024    51        (1,909    

Other revenue

               1    327        328  
                             

Total net sales and revenue

  $24,191   $12,552   $6,218   $5,736   $327   $(1,909 $47,115  
                             

Income (loss) before interest and income taxes

  $(11,092 $(2,815 $(486 $(454 $127,981   $63   $113,197  
                       

Interest income

       183     183  

Interest expense

       5,428     5,428  

Income tax expense (benefit)

       (1,166   (1,166
              

Net income attributable to stockholders

      $123,902    $109,118  
              

Expenditures for property

  $2,282   $795   $279   $137   $24   $   $3,517  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets

  $4,759   $1,492   $386   $94   $142   $   $6,873  

Equity in income of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial

  $   $��  $   $   $1,380   $   $1,380  

Equity income (loss), net of tax

  $(277 $3   $334   $   $1   $   $61  

Significant noncash charges (gains)

        

Gain on extinguishment of debt

  $   $   $   $   $(906 $   $(906

Loss on extinguishment of UST Ally Financial Loan

                   1,994        1,994  

Gain on conversion of UST Ally Financial Loan

                   (2,477      (2,477

Reversal of valuation allowances against deferred tax assets (a)

                   (751      (751

Impairment charges related to equipment on operating leases

   11    36            16        63  

Impairment charges related to long-lived assets

   320    237    7    2            566  

Reorganization gains, net (b)

                   (128,563      (128,563
                             

Total significant noncash charges (gains)

  $331   $273   $7   $2   $(130,687 $   $(130,074
                             

(a)Amounts exclude changes related to income tax expense (benefit) in jurisdictions with a full valuation allowance throughout the period.
(b)Refer to Note 2 for additional information on Reorganization gains, net.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

  Predecessor   Predecessor 
  GMNA GME GMIO  Eliminations Corporate Total   GMNA GME GMIO GMSA   Corporate Eliminations Total
Automotive
 

At and For the Year Ended December 31, 2007

        

For the Year Ended December 31, 2008

         

Sales

                 

External customers

  $109,024   $35,562   $33,008  $   $   $177,594    $82,938   $32,440   $18,181   $14,173    $   $   $147,732  

Intersegment

   3,424    1,916    4,051   (9,391           3,249    2,207    5,869    308         (11,633    
                   

Total sales

   112,448    37,478    37,059   (9,391      177,594  

Other revenue

                  2,390    2,390                 41     1,206        1,247  
                                          

Total net sales and revenue

  $112,448   $37,478   $37,059  $(9,391 $2,390   $179,984    $86,187   $34,647   $24,050   $14,522    $1,206   $(11,633 $148,979  
                                          

Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders before interest and income taxes

  $(2,673 $(410 $1,911  $(35 $(3,173 $(4,380

Income (loss) before interest and income taxes

  $(12,203 $(2,625 $(555 $1,076    $(13,041 $41   $(27,307
                   

Interest income

                  1,228    1,228          655     655  

Interest expense

                  3,076    3,076          2,525     2,525  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

                        
                   

Income (loss) attributable to stockholders before income taxes

   (2,673  (410  1,911   (35  (5,021  (6,228

Income tax expense (benefit)

                  36,863    36,863  

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   256                   256  

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

   4,293                   4,293  

Income tax expense

        1,766     1,766  
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders

  $1,876   $(410 $1,911  $(35 $(41,884 $(38,542       $(16,677  $(30,943
                                

Expenditures for property

  $5,029   $1,311   $1,119  $   $83   $7,542    $4,242   $1,345   $1,063   $343    $537   $   $7,530  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment

  $5,660   $1,679   $878  $   $1,296   $9,513  

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in GMAC

  $   $   $  $   $(1,245 $(1,245

Depreciation, amortization and impairment of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets

  $5,910   $2,353   $700   $243    $808   $   $10,014  

Equity in income (loss) of and disposition of interest in Ally Financial

  $   $   $   $    $(6,183 $   $(6,183

Equity income (loss), net of tax

  $22   $44   $456  $   $2   $524    $(201 $31   $354   $    $2   $   $186  

Significant noncash charges

        

Significant noncash charges (gains)

         

Impairment charges related to investment in Ally Financial Common Membership Interests

  $   $   $   $    $7,099   $   $7,099  

Impairment charges related to investment in Ally Financial Preferred Membership Interests

                    1,001        1,001  

Impairment charges related to equipment on operating leases

  $44   $90   $  $   $   $134     380    222             157        759  

Impairment charges related to investments in NUMMI and CAMI

   119                         119  

Other than temporary impairment charges related to debt and equity securities

   47                 15        62  

Impairment charges related to goodwill

   154    456                     610  

Impairment charges related to long-lived assets

   240        19           259     411    497    94    8             1,010  

Other than temporary impairment charges related to debt and equity securities

   72                   72  

Change in amortization period for pension prior service cost

   1,561                   1,561  

Net curtailment gain related to finalization of Settlement Agreement

   (4,901                       (4,901

Salaried post-65 healthcare settlement

   1,704                         1,704  

CAW settlement

   340                         340  

Valuation allowances against deferred tax assets(a)

                  37,770    37,770                      1,450        1,450  
                                          

Total significant noncash charges

  $1,917   $90   $19  $   $37,770   $39,796  

Total significant noncash charges (gains)

  $(1,746 $1,175   $94   $8    $9,722   $   $9,253  
                                          

(a)Amounts exclude changes related to income tax expense (benefit) in jurisdictions with a full valuation allowance throughout the period.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

RevenueAutomotive revenue is attributed to geographic areas based on the country in which the product is sold, except for revenue from certain joint ventures. In such case, the revenue is attributed based on the geographic location of the joint venture. Automotive Financing revenue is attributed to the geographic area where the financing is originated. The following table summarizes information concerning principal geographic areas (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor  Successor    Predecessor 
  At and For the Period
July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    At and For the Period
January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  At and For the Year
Ended 2008
  At and for the Year
Ended 2007
  At and For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   At and For the  Period
July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    At and For the  Period
January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   At and For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
  Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets
    Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets
  Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets
  Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets
  Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
   Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
    Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
   Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
 

North America

                                  

U.S.

  $28,007  $9,487   $21,152  $20,742  $75,382  $25,105  $100,144  $32,293  $72,736    $10,351    $28,007    $10,245     $21,152    $20,742    $75,382    $25,105  

Canada and Mexico

   4,682   2,728    3,486   5,943   12,983   5,898   14,758   5,772   10,195     2,773     4,682     3,031      3,486     5,943     12,983     5,898  
                         

Total North America

   32,689   12,215    24,638   26,685   88,365   31,003   114,902   38,065

GM Financial

                 

U.S.

   279     46                                 

Canada

   2     1                                 

Europe

                                  

France

   923   17    1,024   67   2,629   264   2,699   309   1,820     63     923     17      1,024     67     2,629     264  

Germany

   2,851   2,299    3,817   3,670   6,663   4,013   6,147   4,172   5,004     1,852     2,851     2,299      3,817     3,670     6,663     4,013  

Italy

   1,119   192    1,221   169   3,169   183   3,671   256   2,509     176     1,119     192      1,221     169     3,169     183  

Russia

   246   118    430   264   2,061   237   1,516   81

Spain

   862   778    609   1,206   1,711   1,230   2,911   1,359   1,398     665     862     778      609     1,206     1,711     1,230  

Sweden

          76      1,195   833   2,330   1,207

United Kingdom

   2,531   815    2,749   1,189   7,142   1,066   7,950   1,214   5,253     761     2,531     815      2,749     1,189     7,142     1,066  

Other

   2,800   797    2,518   1,557   7,939   1,332   8,273   2,266
                         

Total Europe

   11,332   5,016    12,444   8,122   32,509   9,158   35,497   10,864

International Operations

                 

Other European Countries

   6,905     764     3,046     839      3,024     1,821     11,195     2,402  

Asia

                 

Korea

   7,301     1,519     3,014     982      2,044     1,941     7,131     2,115  

Thailand

   561     341     166     151      103     383     560     395  

Other Asian Countries

   482     74     575     47      435     347     1,098     309  

South America

                 

Argentina

   1,215     183     436     195      363     131     1,147     120  

Brazil

   4,910   1,142    3,347   1,081   8,329   890   6,477   1,026   9,513     1,425     4,910     1,142      3,347     1,081     8,329     890  

Venezuela

   850   46    981   43   2,107   43   3,169   41   1,130     47     850     46      981     43     2,107     43  

Australia

   1,653   388    1,201   1,066   3,355   1,014   3,744   1,452

Korea

   3,014   982    2,044   1,941   7,131   2,115   9,219   2,443

Thailand

   166   151    103   383   560   395   457   433

Other

   2,210   411    1,825   580   5,201   501   5,072   514
                         

Total International Operations

   12,803   3,120    9,501   5,094   26,683   4,958   28,138   5,909

All Other

   650   1,066    532   92   1,422   130   1,447   187

Other South American Countries

   3,220     166     1,136     157      984     102     2,653     72  

All Other Geographic Locations

   6,069     643     2,366     481      1,776     1,158     5,080     1,144  
                                                          

Total consolidated

  $57,474  $21,417   $47,115  $39,993  $148,979  $45,249  $179,984  $55,025  $135,592    $21,850    $57,474    $21,417     $47,115    $39,993    $148,979    $45,249  
                                                          

The following table summarizes the aggregation of principal geographic information by U.S. and non-U.S. (dollars in millions):

 

   Successor    Predecessor
   At and For the Period
July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    At and For the Period
January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
  At and For the Year
Ended 2008
  At and For the Year
Ended 2007
   Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets
    Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets
  Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets
  Net
Sales &
Revenue
  Long
Lived
Assets

U.S.

  $28,007  $9,487   $21,152  $20,742  $75,382  $25,105  $100,144  $32,293

Non-U.S.

   29,467   11,930    25,963   19,251   73,597   20,144   79,840   22,732
                                 

Total U.S. and non-U.S.

  $57,474  $21,417   $47,115  $39,993  $148,979  $45,249  $179,984  $55,025
                                 

   Successor     Predecessor 
   At and For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2010
   At and For the  Period
July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
     At and For the  Period
January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
   At and For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 
   Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
   Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
     Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
   Net
Sales &
Revenue
   Long
Lived
Assets
 

U.S.

  $73,015    $10,397    $28,007    $10,245     $21,152    $20,742    $75,382    $25,105  

Non-U.S.

   62,577     11,453     29,467     11,172      25,963     19,251     73,597     20,144  
                                         

Total U.S. and non-U.S.

  $135,592    $21,850    $57,474    $21,417     $47,115    $39,993    $148,979    $45,249  
                                         

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Note 34.36. Supplemental Information for Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Consolidated

The following table summarizes the sources (uses) of cash provided by changes in other operating assets and liabilities (dollars in millions):

 

  Successor    Predecessor   Successor    Predecessor 
  July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1, 2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 Year Ended
December 31, 2007
  Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 July 10, 2009
Through
December 31, 2009
    January 1,  2009
Through
July 9, 2009
 Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Accounts receivable

  $178     $(268 $1,315   $(821  $(641 $660     $(268 $1,315  

Prepaid expenses and other deferred charges

   433      1,416    (287  (660   299    315      1,416    (287

Inventories

   (906    3,509    77    (768   (2,229  (315    3,509    77  

Accounts payable

   5,051      (8,846  (4,556  1,119     2,259    5,363      (8,846  (4,556

Income taxes payable

   589      606    1,044    (1,311   51    401      606    1,044  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   (2,913    (6,815  1,607    (851

Accrued liabilities and other liabilities

   (92  (3,225    (6,815  1,607  

Fleet rental — acquisitions

   (1,198    (961  (4,157  (6,443   (3,625  (1,198    (961  (4,157

Fleet rental — liquidations

   1,371      1,130    5,051    6,323     2,997    1,371      1,130    5,051  
                              

Total

  $2,605     $(10,229 $94   $(3,412  $(981 $3,372     $(10,229 $94  
                              

Cash paid for interest

  $618     $2,513   $2,484   $3,346  

Cash paid for interest — Automotive

  $1,001   $618     $2,513   $2,484  
                            

Cash paid for interest — GM Financial

   66       
         

Total cash paid for interest

  $1,067       
         

Note 35. Subsequent Events

Venezuela’s Highly Inflationary Economy

In November 2009 the cumulative inflation of Venezuela’s economy was greater than 100% over a 3-year period. As a result, we considered it to be highly inflationary. We used a blended rate approach, blending Venezuela’s National Consumer Price Index and Consumer Price Index, for purposes of determining the cumulative three-year inflation rate.

Because Venezuela’s economy was deemed to be highly inflationary, our Venezuelan subsidiaries will change their functional currency from the Bolivar Fuerte (BsF), the local currency, to our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar, on January 1, 2010, the first day of the reporting period following the period in which the blended rate exceeded 100%. The translation of our Venezuelan subsidiaries’ financial statements from the BsF to the U.S. dollar will be made at the rate at which dividends are expected to be remitted.

In January 2010 the Venezuelan government announced that the official fixed exchange rate of 2.15 BsF to $1.00 would be changed to a dual rate system that includes a 2.60 BsF to $1.00 essentials rate for food, technology and heavy machine importers and a 4.30 BsF to $1.00 non-essentials rate for all others. This devaluation required remeasurement of our Venezuelan subsidiaries’ non-U.S. dollar denominated monetary assets and liabilities. We used a rate of 4.30 BsF to $1.00 to determine the remeasurement, which resulted in a charge of $25 million recorded in Cost of sales in the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Prior to 2010 our Venezuelan subsidiaries held certain assets and liabilities that were denominated in currencies other than the BsF. For financial reporting purposes, these assets and liabilities were remeasured into BsF at a parallel exchange rate and then translated to the U.S. dollar at the official fixed exchange rate. The parallel exchange rate is a result of the creation of an indirect, parallel foreign currency market in Venezuela that enables entities to use brokers in Venezuela to obtain foreign currency without having to purchase the currency from the Commission for the Administration of Foreign Exchange (CADIVI). As a result of this remeasurement and translation, the asset and liability balances determined for financial reporting purposes differed from the underlying non-BsF denominated values. On January 1, 2010 when our Venezuelan subsidiaries changed their reporting currency to the U.S. dollar, we recorded an insignificant charge due to this difference.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Receivables Program

In December 2009 we announced the termination of the Receivables Program, in accordance with its terms, effective in April 2010. At December 31, 2009 the UST had outstanding loans of $150 million to the Receivables Program. In the three months ended March 31, 2010 these loans were paid in full.

Sale of 1% Interest in Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd.

In February 2010 we sold a 1% ownership interest in SGM to SAIC, reducing our ownership interest to 49%. The sale of the 1% ownership interest to SAIC was predicated on our ability to work with SAIC to put in place a $400 million loan from a commercial bank to us. In exchange for the sale of the 1% ownership interest, we primarily received cash and a call option to repurchase the 1% under certain conditions with SAIC having a put option to sell the 1% ownership interest back to us at any time. As part of the loan arrangement SAIC provided a commitment whereby, in the event of default, SAIC will purchase the ownership interest in SGM that we pledged as collateral for the loan. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the 1% ownership interest will be allocated to the fair value of the credit enhancement provided by SAIC.

HUMMER

In February 2010 we announced Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd. was unable to complete the acquisition of HUMMER. We will now work closely with HUMMER employees, dealers and suppliers to wind-down the business in an orderly and responsible manner.

Sale of Saab

As previously discussed, in February 2010 we completed the sale of Saab to Spyker Cars N.V. Of the negotiated cash purchase price of $74 million, we received $50 million at closing and will receive the remaining $24 million in July 2010. We also received preference shares in Saab with a face value of $326 million and an estimated fair value that is insignificant. In addition, we received $114 million as a repayment of the DIP financing that we previously provided to Saab during 2009.

Opel/Vauxhall Restructuring Activities

In February 2010 we presented our plan for the long-term viability of our Opel/Vauxhall operations to the German government. Adam Opel GmbH (Adam Opel) is in discussions with European governments to receive funding support. Our plan includes:

Funding requirement estimate of Euro 3.7 billion (equivalent to $5.1 billion) including original estimate of Euro 3.3 billion plus an additional Euro 0.4 billion, requested by European governments, to offset the potential effect of adverse market developments;

Financing contributions from us of Euro 1.9 billion (equivalent to $2.6 billion), representing more than 50% of the overall funding requirements;

Requested total funding support/loan guarantees from European governments of Euro 1.8 billion (equivalent to $2.5 billion);

We plan to make investments in capital and engineering of Euro 11.0 billion (equivalent to $15.0 billion) over the next five years; and

Reduced capacity to adjust to current and forecasted market conditions including headcount reductions of 1,300 employees in sales and administration, 7,000 employees in manufacturing and the idling of our Antwerp, Belgium facility.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

With these restructuring initiatives complete, we plan to have 80% of our carlines at an age of three years or less by 2012. This would be accomplished by eight product launches in 2010 and another four product launches in 2011. In addition, we plan to invest Euro 1.0 billion to introduce innovative fuel efficient powertrain technologies including an additional extended-range electric vehicle and introducing battery-electric vehicles in smaller-size segments.

If our Opel/Vauxhall operations cannot secure the government-sponsored financing package above, we would be responsible for its remaining funding requirements and this could have a significant negative effect on our liquidity position. To the extent our liquidity is not available to finance the Opel/Vauxhall operations and we fail to secure government-sponsored financing or other financing, the long term viability of the Opel/Vauxhall operations could be negatively affected.

Repayment of UST Loans and Canadian Loan

In March 2010 we made payments of $1.0 billion and $192 million on the UST Loans and Canadian Loan. Upon making such payments, equivalent amounts were released to us from escrow. At March 31, 2010 the carrying amounts of the UST Loans and Canadian Loan were $4.7 billion and $1.0 billion.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act) was signed into law on March 23, 2010. Certain provisions of the Act eliminate future tax deductions of certain expenditures which were reimbursed under the Medicare Part D retiree drug subsidy program. Elimination of this tax deduction will not significantly affect us, because effective January 1, 2010 we no longer provide actuarially equivalent prescription drug coverage to post-age 65 Medicare-eligible participants, and we have a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets in the U.S. We are in the process of assessing the other provisions of the Act, and have not yet determined whether they will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

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Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None

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Item 9A.Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the specified time periods and accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management, with the participation of our Chairman and CEO and our Vice Chairman and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) at December 31, 2009.2010. Based on that evaluation,these evaluations, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 were not effective at the reasonable assurance level becauseas of the identification of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, which we view as an integral part of our disclosure controls and procedures.December 31, 2010.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Our management performed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2009,2010, utilizing the criteria discussed in the “Internal Control — Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The objective of this assessment was to determine whether our internal control over financial reporting was effective at December 31, 2009.2010.

Based on management’s assessment, we have concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective at December 31, 2010. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report which is included herein.

Remediation and Changes in Internal Controls

In our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we identified a material weakness because we did not maintain effective controls over the period-end financial reporting process. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2009, we identified the following material weakness:

Controls over the period-end financial reporting process were not effective. Specifically, certain controls designed and implemented to address the identified material weakness in the period-end financial reporting process, as subsequently discussed, have not had a sufficient period of time to operate for our management to conclude that they are operating effectively. This inability to conclude is largely due to the challenging accounting environment associated with the combination of the Chapter 11 Proceedings, the related application of fresh-start reporting at a mid-month date, and the need for concurrent preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements for multiple accounting periods during the six month period after the completion of the 363 Sale. As such, it is reasonably possible that our consolidated financial statements could contain a material misstatement or that we could miss a filing deadline in the future.

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Based on our assessment, and because of the material weakness previously discussed, we have concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective at December 31, 2009.

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report which is included herein.

Material Weakness, Remediation and Changes in Internal Controls

At December 31, 2008, Old GM determined that its internal control over financial reporting was not effective because of a material weakness related to ineffective controls over the period-end financial reporting process. This ineffective process resulted in a significant number and magnitude of out-of-period adjustments to Old GM’s consolidated financial statements. Specifically, controls were not effective to ensure that accounting estimates and other adjustments were appropriately reviewed, analyzed and monitored by competent accounting staff on a timely basis. Additionally, some of the adjustments recorded related to account reconciliations not being performed effectively. These ineffective controls continued to exist at the Company after the 363 Sale.

In the year ended 2009, there was significant progress madeactivities were performed in remediating the material weakness, including the following:

Improved trial balance and account ownership;

Improved adherence to account reconciliation policies and procedures;

Documented roles and responsibilities for close processes;

Implemented new consolidation software;

Implemented consolidation procedures;

Improved management reporting and analysis procedures;

Implemented a new issue management process;

Implemented a standardized account reconciliation quality assurance program;

Implemented improved manual journal entry procedures; and

Implemented improved disclosure procedures.

We believe that the remediation activities previously discussed would have been sufficient to allow us to conclude that the previously identified material weakness no longer existed at December 31, 2009.weakness. However, as discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, in the year ended 2009 Old GM entered into the Chapter 11 Proceedings and we acquired substantially all of Old GM’s assets and certain of its liabilities in the 363 Sale, necessitating the development and implementation of additional processes related to accounting for bankruptcy and subsequent fresh-start reporting. We introduced additional processes and controls designed to ensure the accuracy, validity and completeness of the fresh-start reporting adjustments. Additionally, we prepared financial statements for multiple accounting periods concurrently during the six month period after the completion of the 363 Sale. The sheer complexity of the fresh-start reporting adjustments, and the number of accounting periods open at one time, didwere not allow our management to have clear visibility into the operational effectiveness of the newly remediated controls within the period-end financial reporting process and in some cases did not provide our management with sufficient opportunities to test the operating effectiveness of these remediated controls prior to year-end. Because of the inabilityable to sufficiently test the operating effectiveness of certain remediated internal controls we concludedgiven the limited time that a material weaknesscontrols were in theoperation. During 2010, management led various initiatives to further enhance our controls over period-end financial reporting, process exists at December 31, 2009.

including training and

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Corporate Accounting and other key departments augmented their resources by utilizing external resources and performing additional closing and bankruptcyenhanced procedures related procedures in the year ended 2009. As a result, we believe that there are no material inaccuracies or omissions of material fact and, to the bestpreparation of the statement of cash flows, to help ensure controls over the period-end financial reporting process would operate as they had been designed and deployed during the 2009 material weakness remediation efforts. Based upon the actions taken and our testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of our knowledge, believe that our consolidatedinternal controls, we have concluded the material weakness related to controls over the period-end financial statements at and for the period July 10, 2009 throughreporting process no longer existed as of December 31, 2009 and Old GM’s consolidated financial statements at and for the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations in conformity with U.S. GAAP.2010.

Other than as previously discussed, there have not been any other changes in our internal control over financial reporting in the three months ended December 31, 2009,2010, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/    EDWARD E. WHITACRE, JR.DANIEL F. AKERSON

  

/s/    CHRISTOPHER P. LIDDELL

Edward E. Whitacre, Jr.

Daniel F. Akerson

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

  

Christopher P. Liddell

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

April 7, 2010

March 1, 2011
  April 7, 2010March 1, 2011

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system cannot provide absolute assurance due to its inherent limitations; it is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. A control system also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of such limitations, disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting cannot prevent or detect all misstatements, whether unintentional errors or fraud. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process, therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

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Item 9B.Other Information

None

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PART III

Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Corporation’s directors, officers, and employees, including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and any other persons performing similar functions. The text of our code of ethics, “Winning With Integrity,” has been posted on our website athttp://investor.gm.com at “Investor InformationInvestors — Corporate Governance.” We will provide a copy of the code of ethics without charge upon request to Corporate Secretary, General Motors Corporation,Company, Mail Code 482-C38-B71,482-C25-A36, 300 Renaissance Center, P.O. Box 300, Detroit, MI 48265-3000.

Stockholders Agreement

On October 15, 2009, in connection with the holding company merger, we, the UST, the New VEBA and Canada Holdings entered into a Stockholders Agreement, which replaced and is substantially identical to the prior Stockholders Agreement dated as of July 10, 2009 that we entered into in connection with the 363 Sale. The Stockholders Agreement provides that our Board of Directors shall initially consist of 13 members and that our initial Board of Directors will consist of 10 members designated by the UST, one member designated by the New VEBA, one member designated by Canada Holdings and our Chief Executive Officer. At all times prior to the termination of the Stockholders Agreement, at least two-thirds of the directors must be determined by our Board of Directors to be independent within the meaning of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rules, whether or not any of our shares of common stock are listed on the NYSE.

So long as the New VEBA holds at least 50% of the shares of our common stock it held at the closing of the 363 Sale, the New VEBA shall have the right to designate one nominee to our Board of Directors (which designation shall be subject to the consent of the UAW and, if the designated nominee is not independent within the meaning of NYSE rules, to the consent of the UST, which consent of the UST is not to be unreasonably withheld). Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, until the Public Distribution Date (as subsequently defined), our Board of Directors agrees to nominate and the stockholder parties to the Stockholders Agreement agree to appoint the director designated by the New VEBA to our Board of Directors. After the Public Distribution Date, subject to our Board of Directors’ approval, our Board of Directors shall nominate the New VEBA nominee to be elected a member of our Board of Directors and include the New VEBA nominee in our proxy statement and related materials in respect of the election to which the nomination pertains.

So long as Canada Holdings holds at least 50% of the shares of our common stock issued to it at the closing of the 363 Sale, Canada Holdings shall have the right, until the Public Distribution Date, to designate one nominee to our Board of Directors, who shall be independent within the meaning of NYSE rules (or if such nominee is not independent, the UST and Canada Holdings shall consult with each other in good faith prior to the election or appointment of such non-independent nominee of Canada Holdings). Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, our Board of Directors agrees to nominate and the stockholder parties to the Stockholders Agreement agree to appoint the director designated by Canada Holdings to our Board of Directors.

The Stockholders Agreement provides that, until the earlier of the Public Distribution Date and the respective termination of their obligations under the Stockholders Agreement, the UST and Canada Holdings (Government Holders) may vote their shares of our common stock at any meeting (whether annual or special) or by written consent on each matter presented to our stockholders in such manner as such Government Holder determines, provided that each Government Holder shall vote “for” any nominee designated by the New VEBA or Canada Holdings as described above that is standing for election. The Stockholders Agreement also provides that, after the Public Distribution Date and until the respective termination of their obligations under the Stockholders Agreement, the Government Holders will not vote their shares of our common stock at any meeting (whether annual or special) or by written consent, except that each Government Holder may vote its shares:

As its desires in a vote with respect to any removal of directors;

In a vote with respect to any election of directors as it desires only with respect to any candidates that are nominated by the Board of Directors, nominated by third parties or nominated by either Government Holder pursuant to a joint slate procedure (provided that each Government Holder will vote “for” any nominee designated by the New VEBA as described above that is standing for election);

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As it desires in a vote with respect to any acquisition or purchase of our capital stock, or of all or substantially all or our assets or any merger, consolidation, business combination, recapitalization or other extraordinary business transaction involving or otherwise relating to the Company, in each case, which would require a stockholder vote under Delaware law or our certificate of incorporation;

As it desires in a vote with respect to any amendment or modification to our certificate of incorporation or bylaws that would affect any matters relating to (1), (2) or (3) above; and

On each other matter presented to our stockholders, solely to the extent that the vote of the Government Holders is required for the stockholders to take action at a meeting at which a quorum is present and in that instance, in the same proportionate manner as the holders of common stock (other than the UST, Canada Holdings, New VEBA and its affiliates and the directors and executive officers of the Company) that were present and entitled to vote on such matter voted or consented in connection with each such matter.

The Stockholders Agreement provides that, until the termination of the Stockholders Agreement with respect to the New VEBA, the New VEBA will votes its shares at any meeting (whether annual or special) or by written consent on each matter presented to our stockholders in the same proportionate manner as the holders of our common stock (other than the New VEBA and its affiliates and our directors and executive officers) that were present and entitled to vote on such matter voted or consented in connection with each such matter.

The Stockholders Agreement also provides for special preemptive rights. Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, prior to a Public Distribution, we may not issue any shares of common stock unless, prior to such issuance, we offer such shares to each stockholder party to the Stockholders Agreement at the same price per share and upon the same terms and conditions. These preemptive rights do not apply to: (1) common stock issued as incentive shares to or for the benefit of employees, officers, directors and other service providers of the Company or any of our subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Stockholders Agreement or any applicable incentive plan of the Company; (2) securities issued upon conversion of convertible or exchangeable securities (including warrants) of the Company or any of our subsidiaries that were outstanding as of the date of the Stockholders Agreement or were not issued in violation of the Stockholders Agreement; and (3) a subdivision of shares of common stock (including any share distribution or split), any combination of shares of common stock (including any reverse share split), shares issued as a dividend or other distribution on the shares of common stock or any recapitalization, reorganization, reclassification or conversion of the Company or any of our subsidiaries.

The Stockholders Agreement also provides that the UST and Canada Holdings shall use their reasonable best efforts to exercise their demand registration rights under the equity registration rights agreement and cause a Public Distribution to occur no later than July 10, 2010, unless we are already taking steps and proceeding with reasonable diligence to effect a Public Distribution. In addition, pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, until the Public Distribution Date, so long as Canada Holdings beneficially owns at least 5% of our outstanding common stock, we may not, without the prior written consent of Canada Holdings, take any action to effectuate: (1) a sale of all or substantially all of our assets; (2) any voluntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company; or (3) an issuance of our common stock at a price per share less than fair market value, as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors, other than pursuant to an employee benefit plan.

For purposes of this summary the term Public Distribution Date means the effective date of the registration statement relating to the Public Distribution, and the term Public Distribution means the earlier to occur of:

The initial underwritten initial public offering of our common stock, or

The later of the date on which a Company registration statement filed under the Exchange Act becomes effective and the date of distribution of the shares of our common stock owned by MLC pursuant to its plan of reorganization.

The rights, restrictions and obligations under the Stockholders Agreement shall terminate with respect to a stockholder party to the Stockholders Agreement when such stockholder party beneficially owns less than 2% of the shares of our common stock then issued and outstanding.

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Directors of the Registrant

The names and ages, as of March 31, 2010, of our directors and their positions and offices are as follows:

Name and (Age)

Positions and Offices

Daniel F. Akerson (61)

Managing Director and Head of Global Buyout, The Carlyle Group

David Bonderman (67)

Co-Founding Partner and Managing General Partner, TPG

Erroll B. Davis, Jr. (65)

Chancellor, University System of Georgia

Stephen J. Girsky (47)

Vice Chairman, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, General Motors Company

E. Neville Isdell (66)

Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

Robert D. Krebs (67)

Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation

Kent Kresa (72)

Chairman Emeritus, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Philip A. Laskawy (69)

Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ernst & Young LLP

Kathryn V. Marinello (53)

Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ceridian Corporation

Patricia F. Russo (57)

Former Chief Executive Officer, Alcatel-Lucent

Carol M. Stephenson (59)

Dean, Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario

Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. (68)

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Company

There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401 of Regulation S-K, between any of the directors named above. Other than as set forth in the Stockholders Agreement dated as of July 10, 2009 and amended October 15, 2009 by and among the Company, the UST, the New VEBA and Canada Holdings (Stockholders Agreement), which is described below, there is no arrangement or understanding between any of the directors named above and any other person pursuant to which he or she was elected as a director.

Daniel F. Akerson has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 24, 2009 and serves on the Directors and Corporate Governance (Chair) and Audit Committees. He has been Managing Director and Head of Global Buyout of The Carlyle Group since July 2009. He served as Managing Director and Co-Head of the U.S. Buyout Fund from 2003 to 2009. Prior to joining Carlyle, Mr. Akerson served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of XO Communications, Inc. from 1999 to January 2003. XO Communications, Inc. filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in June 2002 and emerged from bankruptcy proceedings in January 2003. Mr. Akerson also served as Chairman of Nextel Communications from 1996 to 2001 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 1999. He held the offices of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Instrument Corporation from 1993 to 1995. He is currently a director of American Express Company.

David Bonderman has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 24, 2009 and serves on the Directors and Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation Committees. He is Co-Founding Partner and Managing General Partner of TPG, a private investment firm he founded in 1992. Prior to forming TPG, Mr. Bonderman served as Chief Operating Officer of Robert M. Bass Group (now doing business as Keystone Group, L.P.) from 1983 to 1991. Mr. Bonderman currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ryanair Holdings PLC and as a director of Armstrong Worldwide Industries, Inc., CoStar Group, Inc., a marketing and information services company in the commercial real estate industry, and Gemalto N.V., a digital security company. He also served as a director of Washington Mutual, Inc. (April 2008-December 2008),Burger King Holdings, Inc. (2002-2008), Seagate Technology, a hard drive and storage solutions manufacturer (2000-2004), and Continental Airlines, Inc. (1993-2004).

Erroll B. Davis, Jr. has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 10, 2009 and serves on the Audit and Investment Funds Committees. He was also a member of the Board of Old GM from 2007 to July 2009. Mr. Davis has served as Chancellor of the

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University System of Georgia, the governing and management authority of public higher education in Georgia, since 2006. From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Davis served as Chairman of Alliant Energy Corporation, and he held the offices of President and Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2005. He is currently a director of BP p.l.c., and Union Pacific Corporation. Mr. Davis also served as a director of PPG Industries, Inc. (1994-2007).

Stephen J. Girsky has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 10, 2009 and serves on the Investment Funds and Public Policy Committees. He has been GM Vice Chairman of Corporate Strategy and Business Development since March 1, 2010. Prior to that, he served as Senior Advisor to the Office of the Chairman of our company from December 2009 to February 2010 and President of S. J. Girsky & Company, an advisory firm, from January 2009 to March 1, 2010. From November 2008 to June 2009, Mr. Girsky was an advisor to the UAW. He served as President of Centerbridge Industrial Partners, LLC (Centerbridge), an affiliate of Centerbridge Partners, L.P., a private investment firm from 2006 to 2009. Prior to joining Centerbridge, Mr. Girsky was a special advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of Old GM from 2005 to June 2006. From 1995 to 2005, he served as Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and a Senior Analyst of the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive and Auto Parts Research Team. Mr. Girsky also served as lead director of Dana Holding Corporation (2008-2009). He has been a member of the Adam Opel GmbH Supervisory Board since January 2010.

E. Neville Isdell has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 10, 2009 and serves on the Public Policy (Chair) and Directors and Corporate Governance Committees. He was also a member of the Board of Old GM from 2008 to July 2009. Mr. Isdell served as Chairman of The Coca-Cola Company from July 2008 until his retirement in April 2009. Prior to that, he held the offices of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2004 to 2008. From 2002 to May 2004, he was an International Consultant to The Coca-Cola Company and head of his investment company, Collines Investments in Barbados. Mr. Isdell served as Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company from 2000 to May 2001 and Vice Chairman from May 2001 to December 2001. He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Beverages Plc from 1998 to September 2000. Mr. Isdell also served as a director of SunTrust Banks, Inc. (2004-2008).

Robert D. Krebs has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 24, 2009 and serves on the Directors and Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation Committees. He served as Chairman of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) from December 2000 until his retirement in 2002. Prior to that, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BNSF from June 1999 until 2000. He held the offices of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer from 1997 to 1999. Mr. Krebs is currently a director of UAL Corporation. He also served as a director of Phelps Dodge Corporation, a mining company (now doing business as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.), from 1987 to 2006.

Kent Kresa has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 10, 2009 and serves on the Investment Funds (Chair) and Audit Committees. He was also a member of the Board of Old GM from 2003 to July 2009 and served as interim non-executive Chairman from March 2009 to July 2009. Mr. Kresa has served as Chairman Emeritus of Northrop Grumman Corporation since 2003. He held the offices of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 2003. He currently serves as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Avery Dennison Corporation and as a director of Fluor Corporation and MannKind Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company.

Philip A. Laskawy has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 10, 2009 and serves on the Audit (Chair) and Investment Funds Committees. He was also a member of the Board of Old GM from 2003 to July 2009. Mr. Laskawy served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ernst & Young LLP from 1994 to 2001. Mr. Laskawy is non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal National Mortgage Association and a director of Henry Schein, Inc., Lazard Ltd, and Loews Corporation. He also served as a director of The Progressive Corporation (2001-2007) and Discover Financial Services (2007-2008).

Kathryn V. Marinello has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 10, 2009 and serves on the Investment Funds and Public Policy Committees. She was also a member of the Board of Old GM from 2007 to July 2009. Ms. Marinello served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ceridian Corporation, an information services company in the human resource, retail, and transportation markets from December 2007 to January 2010. Prior to that, she held the offices of President and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2007. Before joining Ceridian, Ms. Marinello served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Fleet Services, a division of General Electric Company, from 2002 to October 2006.

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Patricia F. Russo has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 24, 2009. She is Lead Director and serves on the Executive Compensation (Chair) and Directors and Corporate Governance Committees. She served as Chief Executive Officer of Alcatel-Lucent from 2006 to 2008. Prior to the merger of Alcatel and Lucent in 2006, she served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lucent Technologies, Inc. from February 2003 to 2006 and President and Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2003. Before rejoining Lucent in January 2002, Ms. Russo was President and Chief Operating Officer of Eastman Kodak Company from March 2001 to December 2001. Ms. Russo is currently a director of Alcoa Inc., and Merck & Co. Inc.

Carol M. Stephenson has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 24, 2009 and serves on the Investment Funds and Public Policy Committees. She has been Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario (Ivey) since 2003. Prior to joining Ivey, Ms. Stephenson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lucent Technologies Canada from 1999 to 2003. Ms. Stephenson is currently a director of Intact Financial Services Corporation (formerly ING Canada), a provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada, and Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., a communications provider in Canada. She was a member of the General Motors of Canada Advisory Board from 2005 to July 2009.

Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. has been the Chairman of our Board of Directors since July 10, 2009. He has held the offices of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of our company since December 1, 2009. He is also Chairman Emeritus of AT&T Inc., where he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2005 until his retirement in 2007. Prior to the merger with AT&T, Mr. Whitacre served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SBC Communications from 1990 to 2005. He is currently a director of Exxon Mobil Corporation. He also served as a director of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (1993-February 2010), Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (1988-2008), Emerson Electric Co. (1990-2004), and The May Department Stores Company, now doing business as Macy’s Inc. (1989-2004).

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The names and ages, as of March 31, 2010, of our executive officers, other than Messrs. Whitacre and Girsky who are discussed above, and their positions and offices with General Motors are as follows:

Name and (Age)

Positions and Offices

Christopher P. Liddell (51)

Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

Robert A. Lutz (78)

Vice Chairman

Thomas G. Stephens (61)

Vice Chairman, Global Product Operations

Timothy E. Lee (59)

President, GM International Operations

David N. Reilly (60)

President, GM Europe

Mark L. Reuss (46)

President, GM North America

Mary T. Barra (48)

Vice President, Global Human Resources

Selim Bingol (49)

Vice President, Communications

Walter G. Borst (48)

Vice President and Treasurer

Nicholas S. Cyprus (56)

Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Terry S. Kline (48)

Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Michael P. Millikin (61)

Vice President and General Counsel

There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401 of Regulation S-K, between any of the officers named above, and there is no arrangement or understanding between any of the officers named above and any other person pursuant to which he or she was selected as an officer. Each of the officers named above was elected by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board to hold office until the next annual election of officers and until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or removal. The Board of Directors elects the officers immediately following each annual meeting of the stockholders and may appoint other officers between annual meetings.

Christopher P. Liddell joined GM as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer in January, 2010, and leads our financial and accounting operations on a global basis. Before joining GM, Liddell was CFO for Microsoft from May 2005 until December 2009, where he was responsible for leading their worldwide finance organization. Mr. Liddell had previously served as CFO at International Paper Co.

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Robert A. Lutz was named Vice Chairman, specially assigned to advise on design and global product development on December 4, 2009. He was first associated with Old GM in 1963. Mr. Lutz rejoined Old GM on September 4, 2001, as Vice Chairman, Product Development, after a career with BMW, Ford, Chrysler and Exide Technologies. He was named Chairman of GM North America on November 13, 2001, and served in that capacity until April 4, 2005, when he assumed responsibility for Global Product Development. He was appointed Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor on April 1, 2009. He had served as Vice Chairman, Marketing and Communications since August 4, 2009. Mr. Lutz will retire effective May 1, 2010.

Thomas G. Stephens was named Vice Chairman, Global Product Operations in December 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1969. Mr. Stephens had been Vice Chairman, Global Product Development since July 10, 2009, and Vice Chairman, Global Product Development for Old GM since April 1, 2009. On January 1, 2007, Mr. Stephens was appointed Group Vice President Global Powertrain and Global Quality and became Executive Vice President on March 3, 2008. He was named Group Vice President for Global Powertrain on July 1, 2001.

Timothy E. Lee was named President, GM International Operations on December 4, 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1969. He had been Group Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Labor since October 1, 2009. He was named GM North America Vice President, Manufacturing in January 2006. Mr. Lee became Vice President of Manufacturing of GM Europe, on June 1, 2002.

David N. Reilly was named President, GM Europe on December 4, 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1975. He had been Executive Vice President, GM International Operations since August 4, 2009. He was appointed Group Vice President and President, of our former segment, GM Asia Pacific, in July 2006 and had previously been President and Chief Executive Officer of GM Daewoo Auto and Technology Company (GM Daewoo) after leading our transition team in the formation of GM Daewoo beginning in January 2002. Mr. Reilly served as Vice President, for Sales, Marketing, and Aftersales of GM Europe beginning in August 2001.

Mark L. Reuss was appointed President of GM North America on December 4, 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1983. Before this appointment, he served briefly as Vice President of Engineering. He managed GM’s operations in Australia and New Zealand as the President and Managing Director of GM Holden, Ltd., from February 2008 until July 2009. In October 2005, Reuss was appointed Executive Director of North America vehicle systems and architecture, and the following year, he was named Executive Director of global vehicle integration, safety, and virtual development. In June, 2001, he was named Executive Director, architecture engineering and GM Performance Division.

Mary T. Barra was named Vice President, Global Human Resources on July 30, 2009. She had been associated with Old GM since 1980. Prior to this appointment, she had been Vice President, Global Manufacturing Engineering since February 2008. She had been Executive Director, Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering since January 2005, with global responsibility for General Assembly; Controls, Conveyors, Robotics and Welding; Paint and Polymer, and Advanced Vehicle Development Centers; Industrial Engineering, Global Manufacturing System Implementation, and Pre-Production Operations.

Selim Bingol was appointed Vice President, Communications on March 8, 2010, with overall responsibility for our global communications. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and senior partner with Fleishman-Hillard, where he specialized as a senior communications strategist to large international clients across diverse industries. He was Senior Vice President-Corporate Communications at AT&T Corporation from December 2004 until August 2007.

Walter G. Borst was appointed Vice President and Treasurer on August 4, 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since 1980. He was named Treasurer of Old GM in February 2003. From October 2000 to February 2003, Mr. Borst was Executive Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for our German subsidiary, Adam Opel GmbH. He is Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Adam Opel GmbH.

Nicholas S. Cyprus was named Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer on August 4, 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since December 2006, when he became Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Old GM, he was

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Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for the Interpublic Group of Companies from May 2004 to March 2006. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Cyprus was Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at AT&T Corporation.

Terry S. Kline was named Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer on October 1, 2009. He had been associated with Old GM since December 2000. Previously, Mr. Kline was the Global Product Development Process Information Officer and was responsible for coordinating product development process re-engineering activities and the implementation of associated information systems across GM business sectors. From December 2004 until December 2007, he served as the Chief Information Officer for Asia Pacific.

Michael P. Millikin was appointed Vice President and General Counsel on July 20, 2009, with overall global responsibility for the legal affairs of GM. He had been associated with Old GM since 1977. Mr. Millikin was appointed Assistant General Counsel in June 2001 and became Associate General Counsel in June 2005. He is a member of the board of directors of GM Daewoo and the Supervisory Board of Adam Opel GmbH.

Stockholders Agreement

Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, our initial 13-person Board of Directors consisted of 10 directors designated by the UST, one director designated by Canada Holdings, one director designated by the New VEBA and our Chief Executive Officer. Daniel F. Akerson, David Bonderman, Erroll B. Davis, Jr., E. Neville Isdell, Robert D. Krebs, Kent Kresa, Philip A. Laskawy, Kathryn V. Marinello, Patricia F. Russo, and Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. were designated to the Board of Directors by the UST; Carol M. Stephenson was designated by Canada Holdings; and Stephen J. Girsky was designated by the New VEBA. Because our Board was contractually obligated to nominate the persons designated under the Stockholders Agreement to form the initial Board of Directors, the Board did not perform a detailed assessment of their backgrounds to form a conclusion that each of them should serve as a director. In the future, as the Board selects nominees, we will disclose the particular experience, qualifications, attributes, or skills that led the Board to conclude that he or she should serve.

The Stockholders Agreement provides, for each of the New VEBA and Canada Holdings, that so long as it holds at least 50% of the shares of our common stock it held at the closing of the 363 Sale, it has the right to designate one nominee to our Board of Directors, each of whom will be nominated by the Board (unless the nomination would be inconsistent with the Board’s fiduciary duties). The UAW must provide prior written consent of the nominee designated by the New VEBA. If its nominee is not independent according to the criteria established in the NYSE Corporate Governance Standards, the New VEBA must obtain the prior written consent of the UST, and Canada Holdings must consult in good faith with the UST prior to making its designation. Until an initial public offering (IPO), the UST and Canada Holdings will vote for the nominees designated by the New VEBA and Canada Holdings; after an IPO, the UST and Canada Holdings will vote only in certain circumstances. As long as the Stockholders Agreement is effective, the New VEBA will vote in the same proportion as all shares voted (except for any shares held by the New VEBA or by our directors or executive officers).

Corporate Governance

Our Board of Directors believes that it should be free to choose a leadership structure that it determines is best for the Company at any specific time. On December 1, 2009 our Board requested Mr. Whitacre, the Chairman, to assume the role of CEO, following the resignation of Frederick A. Henderson, and in January 2010 our Board and Mr. Whitacre reaffirmed this decision. In our Board’s judgment, the rapid and severe changes in our business and our management that we have undergone during the past year and the importance of reestablishing ourselves as a successful, stable company demands the continuity, efficiency, and centralized control that is provided by having a single individual act both as Chairman and CEO. Our Board will reconsider this determination from time to time based on changes in our circumstances and on the individuals available to lead the Company.

On March 2, 2010 our Board designated Patricia F. Russo as its Lead Director. During the time that the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are combined in one person, our Board believes that a Lead Director will provide guidance to the non-management directors in their active oversight of management, including the Chairman and CEO. Under the policy adopted on the same day, the Board’s Lead Director calls all executive sessions of our non-management directors, sets the agendas, chairs the

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sessions, and advises the Chairman and CEO of any actions taken. Agendas for Board meetings, which are established by the Chairman using input from other directors, are reviewed and approved by the Lead Director, along with Board meeting schedules and materials. The Lead Director also serves as a liaison between the Chairman and CEO and other directors, assists the Chairman and CEO in the recruiting and orientation of new directors, presides at Board meetings when the Chairman is not present, and assumes additional responsibilities as determined by our non-management directors. Finally, the Lead Director is available for consultation and direct communication with major stockholders, if requested.

Pursuant to our Stockholders Agreement, all of our current directors were selected by the UST, the New VEBA and Canada Holdings, as described above. Only our stockholders have the ability to remove directors, with or without cause. Following an IPO, nominations for the election of directors shall be made by the Board in accordance with the Stockholders Agreement and pursuant to the recommendations by the Board’s Directors and Corporate Governance Committee (Governance Committee), or by any stockholder entitled to vote for the election of directors who complies with the requirements of applicable law and of our Bylaws.

The Governance Committee is responsible for identifying potential candidates for Board membership and making its recommendations to the full Board. In assessing potential candidates the Governance Committee seeks to consider individuals with a broad range of business experience and diverse backgrounds. The Governance Committee also considers it desirable that each candidate contribute to the Board’s overall diversity–diversity being broadly defined to mean a variety of opinions, perspectives, personal and professional experiences and backgrounds, such as gender, race, ethnicity or country of origin.

The selection of qualified directors is complex and crucial to our long-term success. Potential candidates for election to the Board are evaluated based upon criteria that include:

The nature and depth of their experience in business, government, and non-profit organizations, and whether they are likely to be able to make a meaningful and constructive contribution to the Board’s discussion and decision making concerning the broad array of complex issues facing the Company;

Their demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards and the values of the Company;

Their special skills, judgment, expertise, and experience that would complement or expand that of the current directors in monitoring the performance and strategic direction of the Company;

Their ability to take into account and balance the legitimate interests and concerns of all our stockholders and other stakeholders effectively, consistently, and appropriately in reaching decisions; and

Their global business and social perspective, personal integrity, and sound judgment.

In addition, directors must have time available to devote to Board activities and to enhance their knowledge of our Company and the global automotive industry. To assist in the identification and evaluation of qualified director candidates, the Governance Committee, on occasion, has engaged search firms that specialize in providing services for the identification and evaluation of candidates for election to corporate boards.

Our Board’s primary function is oversight of management, directly and through its various committees, so that identifying and addressing the risks and vulnerabilities that we face is an important component of the Board’s responsibilities, whether monitoring ordinary operations or considering significant plans, strategies or proposed transactions. Management has implemented a formal risk management process, which is directed by a risk management committee comprised of members of senior leadership. This formal risk management process is overseen by the Board’s Audit Committee, which is also responsible for oversight of risk issues associated with our overall financial reporting and disclosure process and with legal compliance, as well as reviewing policies on risk control assessment and accounting risk exposure. In addition, each of our Board committees oversees the risks within its area of responsibility. For example, the Executive Compensation Committee (Compensation Committee) considers the risks that may be implicated by our executive compensation programs. While the Board is ultimately responsible for risk management, our management is responsible for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing our Company and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach.

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Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

Federal securities laws require that directors and certain officers and stockholders who own more than 10% of the common stock of companies subject to the Exchange Act report certain changes in ownership and ownership information within specified periods. While these laws were applicable to Old GM, they will not apply to us until we register our securities under the Exchange Act. Based upon information furnished by the stockholders, directors and officers of Old GM, we believe that all required filings for 2009 were made in a timely manner.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our directors, officers, and employees, including the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and any other persons performing similar functions. The text of our code of ethics, “Winning With Integrity,” is posted on our Web site athttp://investor.gm.com, under “Corporate Governance.” We will provide a copy of the code of ethics without charge upon request to the Corporate Secretary, General Motors Company, Mail Code 482-C38-B71, 300 Renaissance Center, P. O. Box 300, Detroit, MI 48265-3000.

Audit Committee

Our Board of Directors has a standing Audit Committee to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the financial reports and other financial information provided by us to stockholders and others; our system of internal controls; our compliance procedures for the employee code of ethics and standards of business conduct; and our audit, accounting, and financial reporting processes. Daniel F. Akerson, Erroll B. Davis, Jr., Kent Kresa and Philip A. Laskawy comprise the Audit Committee. Our Board has determined that all of the members of the Audit Committee are independent, financially literate, and have accounting or related financial management expertise as required by the NYSE. The Board also has determined that Mr. Akerson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Kresa, and Mr. Laskawy (Chair) all qualify as “audit committee financial experts” as defined by the SEC.

Executive Compensation Committee

Our Board of Directors has a standing Compensation Committee. The members of our Compensation Committee are:

David Bonderman

Robert D. Krebs

Patricia F. Russo — Chair

Although Mr. Whitacre was a member of the Compensation Committee during 2009, he is no longer a member. His membership was suspended when he initially agreed to serve as CEO in December 2009, and he resigned from the Compensation Committee after the Board reaffirmed his appointment as CEO in January 2010. The Chair of the Compensation Committee has invited Mr. Whitacre to participate in meetings of the Compensation Committee, as appropriate. None of the members of our Compensation Committee are eligible to participate in any of the compensation plans or programs it administers.

The Compensation Committee’s overall objective is to ensure that our compensation policies and practices support the recruitment, development, and retention of the executive talent needed for the long-term success of the Company. In doing this, the Compensation Committee must balance the need to provide competitive compensation and benefits with the guidelines and requirements of the UST Credit Agreement and the TARP regulations as they apply to Exceptional Assistance Recipients. Working with the Office of the Special Master for TARP Compensation (Special Master), the Compensation Committee reviewed and approved corporate goals and objectives related to compensation and set individual award targets for the CEO and Named Executive Officers, as well as our Senior Leadership Group (SLG) and certain other employees subject to its review.

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Item 11.  Executive Compensation

Compensation Committee Report

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the following Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) and, based on that review and discussion, has recommended to the Board of Directors that the CD&A be included in this 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Under the terms of the UST Credit Agreement the Compensation Committee is required to review the incentive compensation arrangements of our Named Executive Officers with the senior risk officer within 120 days of the completion of each fiscal year in which the UST Credit Agreement remains outstanding to ensure that the incentive compensation arrangements for these officers do not encourage them to take unnecessary and excessive risks that may threaten the value of the company.

In addition, the Compensation Committee is also required to review employee compensation plans and make all reasonable efforts to eliminate unnecessary risks that the plans may pose to us, and eliminate any features of these plans that would encourage the manipulation of our reported earnings to enhance the compensation of any employees.

Executive Compensation Structure Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Process – Old GM

On April 6, 2009 the Old GM Compensation Committee met with the Chief Financial Officer in his capacity as chief risk officer to review and discuss the short-term and long-term risks that could threaten the value of Old GM and the features of Old GM’s compensation arrangements for Named Executive Officers and other employees in light of those risks. At the conclusion of this review the Old GM Compensation Committee concluded that the Old GM compensation structure provided incentive for executives to appropriately balance risk and reward, and certified to the UST that the design of the Old GM incentive compensation structure for Named Executive Officers did not encourage these individuals to take unnecessary or excessive risks that threatened the value of the Old GM.

Risk Assessment Process — GM

During the period from July 10 to December 31, 2009, the Compensation Committee met quarterly with the Chief Financial Officer in his capacity as chief risk officer to review and discuss the short-term and long-term risks that could threaten the value of the Company and the features of GM’s compensation arrangements for Named Executive Officers and other employees in light of those risks. The 2009 annual review was completed on March 1, 2010. At the conclusion of these reviews, the Compensation Committee concluded that the compensation structure provides incentive for executives to appropriately balance risk and reward, and certified to the UST that the design of the incentive compensation structure for our Named Executive Officers does not encourage these individuals to take unnecessary or excessive risks that threaten the value of the Company.

Working in collaboration with the Special Master, the following risk considerations were taken into account as we developed incentive plans:

Incentive plan metrics are aligned with our business strategy;

Performance objectives are balanced with the quality and sustainability of such performance;

The full range of potential payouts under each plan are understood;

Payouts are capped;

Appropriate leverage and ratio of incentive compensation to total compensation are established;

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Performance, structure, and incentive plan payouts are consistent with those of industry/peers;

The Committee may exercise discretion where appropriate;

Our focus on long-term performance aligns with stockholder interests;

Our recoupment policy provides for clawback of incentive payouts based on revised financials that would result in lower incentive payout;

The Committee reviews and discusses risk when considering incentive programs; and

The timeframe for repaying government loans is considered.

In conducting its quarterly reviews of the proposed compensation structure, including annual cash salary, the incentive compensation recoupment provision, and the limit on severance pay, the Committee found that:

The various performance and retention elements of the awards align the interests of the executives with the long-term health of the Company, the quality of earnings, the interests of stockholders, and the interests of the UST as a lender.

The mix of cash and equity awards provides an appropriate balance between short-term and long-term risk and reward decisions.

The incentive compensation recoupment feature supports the accuracy of our financial statements and encourages the executives to focus on maintaining accurate financial records and on complying with relevant accounting policies.

Executive Compensation Committee

Patricia F. Russo (Chair)

David Bonderman

Robert D. Krebs

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Executive Compensation

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

The following section contains a discussion of our executive compensation programs and our analysis of the compensation decisions affecting our Named Executive Officers during fiscal year 2009, as well as a review of executive compensation programs related to Old GM.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis — Old GM

Prior to the Old GM bankruptcy and 363 Sale, Old GM’s Compensation Committee had overall responsibility for the development and administration of Old GM’s executive compensation program and executive benefit plans. Old GM’s Compensation Committee established the compensation philosophy and strategy; set the base salary and incentive opportunities for Old GM’s CEO and SLG; established performance measures and objectives for Old GM’s CEO and SLG; determined whether, and to what extent, the performance objectives were achieved; recommended to the Old GM Board the amount of incentive compensation to be paid to the Old GM CEO and Old GM SLG; and was responsible for amending and modifying Old GM’s executive compensation benefit plan. Old GM’s Compensation Committee also recommended to the Old GM Board perquisites and non-qualified benefits for the Old GM CEO, and approved such benefits for the Old GM SLG, as well as any employment or consulting agreements and severance arrangements for Old GM SLG members.

Prior to Old GM’s bankruptcy, the Old GM Compensation Committee consisted of the following directors: Mr. John H. Bryan (Chair), Mr. Erskine B. Bowles, Mr. Armando Codina, Mr. George M. C. Fisher, and Ms. Karen Katen. The Old GM Compensation Committee met five times between January 1 and July 9, 2009. All the members of the Old GM Compensation Committee resigned from the Board by July 10, 2009.

Resignation of Mr. Wagoner and Appointment of Mr. Henderson.On March 29, 2009, Mr. Wagoner resigned as a director and stepped down from his positions as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Old GM. On the same date, Mr. Henderson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and elected to the Board of Directors of Old GM.

UST Loan Agreement Executive Compensation Limitations.Under the terms of the UST Loan Agreement, first effective on December 31, 2008, Old GM was required to comply with certain limitations on executive compensation. The most significant of these included:

Prohibition of any severance payable to an SEO (Senior Executive Officer who is also a Named Executive Officer) and the next five most highly compensated employees (MHCEs);

No tax deduction for any compensation in excess of $500,000 paid to an SEO;

Prohibition of any bonus or incentive compensation payments to or accruals for the 25 MHCEs (including the SEOs), unless otherwise approved by the UST;

Prohibition from adopting or maintaining any compensation plan that would encourage manipulation of reported earnings;

Clawback of any bonuses or other compensation paid to any SEO in violation of any of the executive compensation provisions of the UST Loan Agreement;

Prohibitions on incentives for SEOs that might encourage them to take unnecessary or excessive risks and a requirement that the Committee review SEO compensation arrangements with the chief risk officer within 120 days of entering into the UST Loan Agreement and quarterly thereafter; and

Prohibition on owning or leasing private aircraft and limitations on expenditures for corporate events, travel, consultants, real estate, and corporate offices.

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These provisions also prohibited the payment of all outstanding equity awards granted prior to December 31, 2008 and disclosed in the “Outstanding Awards at Fiscal Year-End” table to the Named Executive Officers unless approved by the UST.

Bankruptcy Proceedings.On June 1, 2009, Old GM filed a motion for reorganization under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended. In connection with the bankruptcy proceedings on July 10, 2009 we completed the 363 Sale and executed the UST Credit Agreement. The UST Credit Agreement reiterated the provisions of the UST Loan Agreement with respect to executive compensation and incorporated the requirements of the TARP Standards.

UST Interim Final Rule on TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance and Appointment of Special Master.On June 15, 2009 the UST published its Interim Final Rule on TARP Standards for Compensation and Corporate Governance, including the appointment of a Special Master and requirements for the approval by him of all compensation plans and payments for Old GM’s SEOs and the next 20 MHCEs, as well as the compensation structure for Old GM’s top 100 executives.

Base Salaries. At Mr. Wagoner’s recommendation, and with the concurrence of the other executives, Old GM’s Compensation Committee had reduced the base salaries of Old GM’s most senior executives as follows on January 1, 2009:

•    Mr. G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

$1.00 Annual Salary

•    Mr. Frederick A. Henderson — President and Chief Operating Officer

30% Annual Salary Reduction

•    Mr. Ray G. Young — Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

20% Annual Salary Reduction

The remaining three Old GM Named Executive Officers (Mr. Robert S. Osborne, Mr. Carl-Peter Forster, and Mr. Nick S. Cyprus) received 10% salary reductions on May 1, 2009.

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Due to the severe economic downturn and Old GM’s financial condition, no AIP target awards were established for Old GM’s CEO and Old GM’s SLG for 2009.

Long-Term Incentive Awards. In conjunction with Old GM’s bankruptcy, all unexercised Old GM stock options, unvested restricted stock units, and unvested equity incentive plan awards were left in MLC with no consideration paid to the employees. Old GM did not make any new long-term award grants during 2009.

Perquisites and Benefits. Also as a result of the bankruptcy filing, Old GM reduced or eliminated certain employee benefits, including the following:

Executive Retirement Plan (ERP) — For executives that were still active employees, ERP benefit accruals were reduced by 10% effective with the closing of the 363 Sale. For executives that were retired from Old GM with an annual pension benefit below $100,000, ERP benefits were reduced by 10% effective with the closing of the 363 Sale. In addition, executives that were retired from Old GM with an annual pension benefit above $100,000, the ERP benefit payable above $100,000 was reduced by two-thirds effective with the closing of the 363 Sale. Additional modifications to the ERP are discussed in the “Retirement Program Applicable to Executive Officers.”

Supplemental Life Benefits Program (SLBP) — The SLBP benefit for certain executive retirees was reduced by 50% effective May 1, 2009. Additional modifications to the SLBP are discussed in footnote (4) of the “All Other Compensation” section.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis — GM

Our Board of Directors was appointed in July 2009, following the 363 Sale. Upon its appointment, our Board began a review of the senior leadership team to assure that we have the right leadership to return the Company to sustained profitability. Our new leadership team was selected for their strategic orientation and ability to implement decisions quickly and effectively.

Objectives and Elements of GM’s Compensation Program As discussed in the “Executive Compensation Committee” section, the Committee must balance the need to provide competitive compensation and benefits with the guidelines and requirements of the

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UST Credit Agreement and in the TARP regulations as they apply to Exceptional Assistance Recipients. Working with the Special Master for TARP Compensation the Committee reviewed and approved corporate goals and objectives related to compensation and set individual compensation amounts for the CEO and Named Executive Officers.

Between July 10 and December 31, 2009, representatives of management and the Compensation Committee met frequently and participated in several telephonic discussions with the Special Master to establish TARP compliant compensation, benefit, and incentive plans. Overall, “TARP compliant” compensation structures for our senior executives, including the Named Executive Officers, must be consistent with the following six general principles articulated by TARP regulations:

Risk. The compensation structure should avoid incentives to take unnecessary and excessive risk, e.g., should be paid over a time horizon that takes into account the appropriate risk horizon;

Taxpayer Return. The compensation paid should recognize the need for GM to remain viable and competitive, and to retain and recruit critical talent;

Appropriate Allocation. The structure should appropriately allocate total compensation to fixed and variable pay elements resulting in an appropriate mix of long- and short-term pay elements;

Performance-Based Compensation. An appropriate portion of total compensation should be performance based over a relevant performance period;

Comparable Structures and Payments. Structures and amounts should be competitive with those paid to persons in similar positions at similarly situated companies; and

Employee Contribution to TARP Recipient Value. Compensation should reflect the current and prospective contributions of the individual employee to the value of the Company.

Total Compensation Framework

With these principles in mind, the Special Master determined that the following standards would be applied in setting compensation for our Named Executive Officers:

Cash — Base salary should not exceed $500,000 per year, except in appropriate cases for good cause shown. Guarantees of “bonus” or “retention” awards are not permitted for Named Executive Officers. Overall, cash compensation for senior executives was reduced 31% from 2008 levels.

Salary stock – comprises the majority of each senior executive’s total annual compensation. Salary stock units (SSUs) vest immediately and are payable in three equal, annual installments beginning on the second anniversary of the quarter in which they were deemed to have been granted, or one year earlier upon certification by our Compensation Committee that repayment of our TARP obligations has commenced.

Long-term restricted stock units — should not exceed one-third of total annual compensation and will be based on annual business performance. The restricted stock units will be forfeited unless the employee remains with the Company for at least three years following grant, and will only be redeemed after the third anniversary date of the grant in 25% installments for each 25% installment of our TARP obligations that is repaid.

Benefits and perquisites –All “other” compensation and perquisites may not exceed $25,000 for Named Executive Officers except in exceptional circumstances for good cause shown (e.g., payments related to expatriate assignments). No severance benefits may be accrued or tax “gross-ups” paid, and no additional amounts under supplemental executive retirement plans or other “non-qualified deferred compensation” plans could be credited after October 22, 2009 for Messrs. Young, Cole, and Henderson, and after December 11, 2009 for Messrs. Stephens and Lutz.

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Total annual compensation for each senior executive reflects the individual’s value to GM and was targeted at the 50th percentile of total compensation provided to persons in similar positions or roles at similar companies. Total direct compensation, excluding benefits and perquisites, for senior executives was decreased 24.7% from 2008 levels. All incentives paid to these Named Executive Officers are subject to recovery or “clawback” if payments are later found to be based on materially inaccurate financial statements or other materially inaccurate performance metrics, or if the executive is terminated due to any misconduct that occurred during the period in which the incentive was earned.

Assessing Compensation Competitiveness

With the completion of the 363 Sale, the starting point for our compensation planning was assuring compensation competitiveness and leadership strength. For this reason, although recognizing that our 2009 program would be shaped by the parameters of the TARP regulations for Exceptional Assistance Recipients, we began our planning with a review of our compensation program in comparison to compensation opportunities provided by other large companies. We cannot limit the group to our industry alone because compensation information is not available from most of our major competitors. We also believe it is important to understand the compensation practices for Named Executive Officers at other U.S. based multinationals as it affects our ability to attract and retain diverse talent around the globe.

During 2009 we used a comparator group of 23 companies whose selection was based on the following criteria:

Large Fortune 100 companies (annual revenue from $18.4 billion to $477.3 billion);

Complex business operations, including significant research and development, design, engineering, and manufacturing functions with large numbers of employees;

Global enterprises;

Broad representation across several industries of companies that produce products, rather than services.

2009 Comparator Companies

CompanyGICS CategoryCompanyGICS Category

Ford Motor Company

Consumer DiscretionaryJohnson & JohnsonConsumer Staples

Johnson Controls Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryPepsico, Inc.Consumer Staples

Dell

ITThe Procter & Gamble CompanyConsumer Staples

Hewlett-Packard Company

ITChevron CorporationEnergy

International Business Machines Corporation

ITConoco PhillipsEnergy

Alcoa, Inc.

IndustrialExxon Mobil CorporationEnergy

The Boeing Company

IndustrialAbbott LaboratoriesHealthcare

Caterpillar Inc.

IndustrialPfizerHealthcare

General Electric Company

IndustrialArcher Daniels Midland CompanyMaterials

Honeywell International Inc.

IndustrialE.I. du Pont De Nemours & CompanyMaterials

Lockheed Martin

IndustrialThe Dow Chemical CompanyMaterials

United Technologies Corporation

Industrial

Role of Management in Compensation Decisions

During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Henderson believed compensation had an important function in aligning and motivating the executive team to achieve key corporate objectives, and he played an active role in the development of our compensation plans. He personally reviewed the proposed individual compensation of our SLG. Mr. Henderson attended Compensation Committee meetings at the invitation of the Chairman and provided input to the Compensation Committee regarding the compensation of the Named Executive Officers reporting to him.

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2009 Compensation for Named Executive Officers

Based on the compensation objectives and elements described above, and in cooperation with the Special Master for TARP Compensation, 2009 compensation was established for our Named Executive Officers listed below and described in the tables that follow this report:

Edward E. Whitacre, Jr.

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Thomas G. Stephens

Vice Chairman, Global Product Operations

Robert A. Lutz

Vice Chairman

Ray G. Young

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Kenneth W. Cole

Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations

Frederick A. Henderson

President and Chief Executive Officer (Separated)

G. Richard Wagoner, Jr.

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Retired)

Base Salaries and Salary Stock

As noted above in our discussion of TARP principles and Special Master guidelines, cash base salaries for Named Executive Officers of TARP Exceptional Assistance Recipients are not allowed to exceed $500,000 per year, except in appropriate cases approved by the Special Master for good cause shown (e.g., the retention of critical talent and competitive compensation data for individuals in comparable positions). We relied on our comparator information for similar positions to support our recommendations for setting base salaries for each Named Executive Officer. Although cash salaries exceeded the $500,000 guideline in all cases except Mr. Young and Mr. Cole as shown in the table below, they are well below the cash base salaries paid at comparator companies and are supplemented by the amounts set for SSUs for each senior executive.

We finalized our compensation planning for Named Executive Officers with the Special Master in late 2009. Although base salaries had been impacted by reductions earlier in 2009, in determining the total annual compensation, including new salary amounts, for Messrs. Stephens, Lutz, Young, Cole, and Henderson, we relied on the comparator data for total compensation at the 50th percentile for each respective position. We then excluded one-third of the value for long-term restricted stock units, and adjusted the allocation between cash and SSUs in accordance with TARP guidelines as follows:

   

Cash Salary

  

SSUs

  

Total

Mr. Stephens

  $900,000  $945,833  $1,845,833

Mr. Lutz

  $900,000  $1,070,833  $1,970,833

Mr. Young

  $500,000  $576,668  $1,076,668

Mr. Cole

  $500,000  $935,543  $1,435,543

Mr. Henderson

  $950,000  $2,421,668  $3,371,668

SSUs were granted to senior executives each pay period following approval by the Special Master. SSUs are determined as a dollar amount through the date salary is earned, accrued at the same time as salary would otherwise be paid, and vest immediately upon grant, with the number of SSUs based on the most current value of the Company on the date of the grant. To assure that our compensation structure appropriately allocates a portion of compensation to long-term incentives, these vested units will become payable in three equal, annual installments beginning on the second anniversary of the quarter in which they were deemed to have been granted, with each installment payable one year earlier upon certification by our Compensation Committee that repayment of our TARP obligations has commenced. As the compensation plans were not finalized until late in 2009, amounts earned for earlier 2009 pay periods will become payable on their anniversary dates as if they had been credited on anunc pro tunc basis throughout 2009 beginning January 1, and will be paid on the anniversary of the quarter in which they were deemed to have been granted.

Mr. Whitacre was named CEO on December 1, 2009. He received no 2009 cash salary or SSU grant as he was not an employee of the Company during the 2009 fiscal year. His compensation was paid in the form of a director’s retainer as described in the following “Summary Compensation Table.”

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Mr. Wagoner retired on August 1, 2009. His compensation was reduced to $1 on January 1, 2009, and he did not receive a salary increase or an SSU grant in 2009. His retirement benefit was determined under the provisions of Old GM SRP and Old GM ERP plans.

Long-Term Restricted Stock

Long-term restricted stock unit grants were planned and reviewed with the Special Master as part of our overall compensation structure. These grants are based on 2009 operating cash flow results against targeted performance, and were granted on March 15, 2010, to Named Executive Officers in the following amounts: Mr. Stephens, $1,016,667 and Mr. Young, $630,000.

“Other” Compensation, Benefits, and Perquisites

Pursuant to TARP regulations, the Special Master determined that no more than $25,000 in total “other” compensation and perquisites may be provided to Named Executive Officers, absent exceptional circumstances for good cause shown. Payments related to expatriate assignments are not included in this total. Detailed disclosure of these items for the Named Executive officers appears in footnote (9) to the “Summary Compensation Table,” and any exceptions to this guideline were reviewed and approved by the Special Master.

2009 accruals for non-qualified supplemental executive retirement and deferred compensation plans for Named Executive Officers ceased as described in “Summary Compensation Table” footnote (9). No severance payment to which a Named Executive Officer becomes entitled in the future may take into account any salary increase or payment of salary stock awarded during 2009, and none of the Named Executive Officers may receive a severance payment of any kind during the TARP period.

Stock Ownership Guidelines

We continue to believe it is important to align the interests of senior executives with those of stockholders, and will review our stock ownership guidelines and practices after an IPO has been completed.

Employment Agreements

We had no employment agreements with Messrs. Stephens, Young, or Henderson that provided them with special compensation arrangements. In addition, we do not maintain any plan providing benefits related to a change-in-control of the Company, and none of our current incentive plans contain such provisions. Employment arrangements with Messrs. Whitacre, Lutz, and Cole are discussed following the “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” section.

Recoupment Policy on Incentive Compensation

In October 2006, the Old GM Board adopted a policy regarding the recoupment of incentive compensation paid to executive officers after January 1, 2007 and unvested portions of awards previously granted in situations involving financial restatement due to employee fraud, negligence, or intentional misconduct. The policy was published on Old GM’s Web site. In addition, Old GM included provisions in all executive incentive and deferred compensation plans referencing Old GM’s Board compensation policies, and required that the compensation of all executives covered by this policy be subject to this recoupment clause.

On September 8, 2009, our Board reaffirmed this policy and re-published it on our Web site, consistent with the requirements for TARP recipients. Our recoupment policy now provides that if our Board or an appropriate committee thereof has determined that any bonus, retention award, or incentive compensation has been paid to any Senior Executive Officer or any of the next 20 MHCEs of the Company based on materially inaccurate misstatement of earnings, revenues, gains, or other criteria, the Board or Compensation Committee shall take, in its discretion, such action as it deems necessary to recover the compensation paid, remedy the misconduct, and prevent its recurrence. For this purpose, a financial statement or performance metric shall be treated as materially inaccurate with respect to any employee who knowingly engaged in providing inaccurate information or knowingly failed to timely correct information relating to those financial statements or performance metrics.

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Luxury Expense Policy

As required by TARP regulations, we have adopted a luxury expense policy and published it on our Web site. The policy’s governing principles establish expectations for every business expense, embodying the integrity and values that promote the best interests of the enterprise.

Luxury or excessive expenditures are not reimbursable under the policy. Such expenditures may include, but are not limited to expenditures on entertainment or events, office and facility renovations, aviation, transportation services, or other activities or events that are not reasonable expenditures for staff development, performance incentives, or other similar measures conducted in the normal course of business operations. Guidelines relating to transportation expenses are discussed in the “All Other Compensation” table that follows this report.

Tax Considerations

As a recipient of TARP funds, 2009 base salaries for Named Executive Officers, up to an individual maximum of $500,000 were tax deductible. No tax deductions for performance-based incentive awards are allowable.

2010 Compensation for Named Executive Officers

We have developed our 2010 compensation structure for our Named Executive Officers pursuant to the provisions of the UST Credit Agreement, Special Master Determinations, and TARP regulations. The elements of these plans are based on the same principles as our 2009 plans:

Avoidance of incentives to take unnecessary and excessive risk;

Recognition of the need for us to remain viable and competitive, and to retain and recruit critical talent;

Appropriate allocation of total compensation to fixed, variable, long term, and short term pay elements;

Pay is performance-based over a relevant performance period;

Structures and amounts are competitive with those paid to employees in comparable positions by similarly situated companies; and

The employee’s contribution to enterprise value is recognized.

With these principles as a foundation, we will again compensate our Named Executive Officers with cash salary, SSUs, and performance-based long-term restricted stock units, consistent with proportions and guidelines utilized in our 2009 plans and determinations made by the Special Master.

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2009 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

Name and Principal Position

 Year Salary Bonus Stock
Awards (6)
 Stock
Options (7)
 Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
 Pension Value
and N Q Deferred
Compensation (8)
 All Other
Compensation (9)
 TOTAL
    $ $   $ $ $ $ $

Whitacre, Jr., E.E. (1)

 2009       $181,308 $181,308

Chairman and CEO

         

Stephens, T.G.

 2009 $1,087,500 $0 $945,833 $0 $0 $0 $78,785 $2,112,118

Vice Chairman - Global

 2008 $970,833 $0 $1,375,000 $637,875 $0 $644,300 $140,621 $3,768,629

Product Operations

 2007 $825,000 $0 $2,218,637 $437,500 $468,000 $1,528,100 $112,499 $5,589,736

Lutz, R.A.

 2009 $1,379,167 $0 $1,070,833 $0 $0 $0 $175,854 $2,625,854

Vice Chairman

 2008 $1,678,000 $0 $4,387,800 $1,822,500 $0 $0 $674,199 $8,562,499
 2007 $1,279,167 $0 $4,018,283 $2,187,500 $1,026,000 $0 $516,506 $9,027,456

Young, R.G. (2)

 2009 $683,333 $0 $576,668 $0 $0 $345,200 $21,573 $1,626,774
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2008 $850,000 $0 $1,007,234 $637,875 $0 $85,000 $93,003 $2,673,112

Cole, K.W. (3)

 2009 $643,417 $785,000 $935,543 $0 $0 $0 $49,907 $2,413,867

Vice President Global Public Policy and Gov’t. Rel.

         

Henderson, F.A. (4)

 2009 $1,208,333 $0 $2,421,668 $0 $0 $0 $400,764 $4,030,765

President and CEO (Sep)

 2008 $1,719,667 $0 $3,422,030 $3,222,500 $0 $264,500 $348,710 $8,977,407
 2007 $1,279,167 $0 $4,018,283 $2,187,500 $1,026,000 $748,300 $805,848 $10,065,098

Wagoner, Jr., G.R. (5)

 2009 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,833,809 $2,833,810

Chairman and CEO (Ret)

 2008 $2,108,333 $0 $4,786,076 $7,145,000 $0 $1,583,800 $836,703 $16,459,912
 2007 $1,558,333 $0 $7,308,783 $4,375,000 $1,802,000 $4,020,400 $697,358 $19,761,874

(1)Mr. Whitacre was named Chairman and CEO effective December 1, 2009. He was elected Chairman of our Board of Directors on July 10, 2009. The compensation shown in All Other Compensation reflects retainer amounts paid to him for his service as Board member, Governance Committee Chair, and Chairman of the Board during fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.

(2)Mr. Young was appointed Vice President-International Operations in Shanghai, China on February 1, 2010. During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Old GM and GM. Mr. Christopher P. Liddell was appointed Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2010.

(3)On December 30, 2009, Mr. Cole announced that he would retire in 2010. He will continue to provide public policy support as a special advisor until his retirement. Mr. Cole’s guaranteed payment of $785,000 was made pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement with Old GM and pre-dated the UST Credit Agreement. This payment was reviewed with the UST as part of our 2009 compensation planning and the agreement was terminated on September 4, 2009.

(4)Mr. Henderson was appointed President and CEO of Old GM on March 29, 2009. He had been President and Chief Operating Officer of Old GM since March 3, 2008. He was subsequently appointed President and CEO of GM on July 10, 2009. He resigned as a director and as President and CEO of GM on December 1, 2009. His employment terminated on December 31, 2009. As a result of his employment termination, Mr. Henderson is only eligible for a deferred vested pension benefit from the SRP.

(5)Mr. Wagoner resigned as a director and as Chairman and CEO of Old GM on March 29, 2009. He retired on August 1, 2009.

(6)(7)For 2009, the amounts shown in this column reflect the value of SSUs at their grant dates to each of the Named Executive Officers. Individual grants are discussed previously in the “CD&A”, as well as in the “2009 Grants of Plan Based Awards” table and narrative. We describe the valuation assumptions used in measuring the expense in Note 29 to the consolidated financial statements, “Stock Incentive Plans.”

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The 2008 and 2007 awards include equity awards and stock options granted by Old GM to the Named Executive Officers. These 2008 and 2007 awards are included in the Summary Compensation Table above at their grant date fair value and we describe the valuation assumptions used in measuring the expense in Note 29 to the consolidated financial statements, “Stock Incentive Plans.” These Old GM awards have no future value as we did not assume them on July 10, 2009. A more accurate reflection of their expected value is shown in the following table:

Name and Principal Position

 Year Salary
$
 Bonus
$
 Stock
Awards
 Stock
Options
$
 Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
$
 Change in
Pension Value
and NQ
Deferred
Compensation
$
 All Other
Compensation
$
 TOTAL
$

Stephens, T.G.

 2008 $970,833 $0 $0 $0 $0 $644,300 $140,621 $1,755,754

Vice Chairman - Global

 2007 $825,000 $0 $0 $0 $468,000 $1,528,100 $112,499 $2,933,599

Product Operations

         

Lutz, R.A.

 2008 $1,678,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $674,199 $2,352,199

Vice Chairman

 2007 $1,279,167 $0 $0 $0 $1,026,000 $0 $516,506 $2,821,673

Young, R.G.

 2008 $850,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $85,000 $93,003 $1,028,003

Executive Vice President and

         

Chief Financial Officer

         

Henderson, F.A.

 2008 $1,719,667 $0 $0 $0 $0 $264,500 $348,710 $2,332,877

President and CEO (Sep)

 2007 $1,279,167 $0 $0 $0 $1,026,000 $748,300 $805,848 $3,859,315

Wagoner, Jr., G.R.

 2008 $2,108,333 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,583,800 $836,703 $4,528,836

Chairman and CEO (Ret)

 2007 $1,558,333 $0 $0 $0 $1,802,000 $4,020,400 $697,358 $8,078,091

(8)Pension values actuarially decreased during 2009 for Messrs. Stephens, Lutz, Cole, Henderson, and Wagoner but are shown in column (h) as $0, consistent with SEC reporting guidelines.

(9)All Other Compensation — Totals for amounts reported as All Other Compensation in column (i) are described below. Mr. Whitacre did not participate in these plans during 2009; the amount reported as his All Other Compensation reflects the amount paid to him as a director.

  E. E. Whitacre, Jr. T. G. Stephens R. A. Lutz R. G. Young K. W. Cole F. A. Henderson G. R. Wagoner, Jr.

(i) Personal Benefits

 $2,091 $15,735 $55,829 $11,829 $11,888 $377,924 $289,660

(ii) Tax Reimbursements

  $5,294 $5,626 $1,798 $3,139 $2,039 $5,687

(iii) Savings Plan Contributions

  $9,334 $36,049 $1,650 $15,540 $2,888 $0

(iv) Insurance and Death Benefits

  $47,322 $77,250 $5,196 $18,915 $16,813 $2,537,362

(v) Other

 $179,217 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 $425 $1,100 $1,100
                     

Total All Other Compensation

 $181,308 $78,785 $175,854 $21,573 $49,907 $400,764 $2,833,809
                     

(i)See “Personal Benefits” table below for additional information.

(ii)Includes payments made on the executives’ behalf by the Company for the payment of taxes related to executive company program vehicles from January 1 until June 15, 2009, and for spousal accompaniment on business travel.

(iii)Includes employer contributions to tax-qualified and non-qualified savings and excess benefit plans. For Messrs. Lutz and Cole, amounts also include tax-qualified retirement plan contributions and post-retirement healthcare contributions; the non-qualified retirement plan contributions are included in the “2009 Pension Benefits” table. Non-qualified employer contributions were suspended for Messrs. Young, Cole, and Henderson on October 22, 2009, and for Messrs. Stephens and Lutz on December 11, 2009.

(iv)

Includes Supplemental Life Benefits Program cash benefits paid upon the death of an active executive at three times annual salary for executives appointed prior to January 1, 1989 and two times annual salary for executives appointed on January 1, 1989

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or later. No income is imputed to the executive and the benefit is taxable as ordinary income to survivors when paid. The incremental cost reflects amounts contained in IRS Table 1 for insurance premiums at comparable coverage limits based on the executive’s age. SLBP benefits were eliminated for retirees on August 1, 2009. SLBP benefits for active executives will be eliminated effective May 1, 2010 and benefits will be provided under a Group Variable Universal Life insurance plan. The amount shown for Mr. Wagoner represents the taxable cash value proceeds of a split dollar life insurance policy maintained for him by the Company. The Company terminated the policy, received a return of the cash value, and paid the proceeds to him following his retirement.

(v)Includes the cost of premiums for personal umbrella liability insurance. Program coverage was eliminated January 1, 2010, and existing program participants were allowed to continue coverage on a self-paid basis. For Mr. Whitacre, cost includes annual retainer, Governance Committee Chair, and Chairman of the Board fees and personal accident insurance premium.

Personal Benefits —Amounts shown below for personal benefits include the incremental costs for executive security services and systems, the executive company vehicle program, executive health evaluations, and financial counseling. During 2009 we divested ourselves of any private passenger aircraft or any interest in such aircraft, and private passenger aircraft leases, and we did not maintain company aircraft for employees’ business or personal use.

  E. E. Whitacre, Jr. T. G. Stephens R. A. Lutz R. G. Young K. W. Cole F. A. Henderson G. R. Wagoner, Jr.

(i) Security

 $0 $1,924 $45,313 $1,313 $0 $364,428 $276,144

(ii) Company Vehicle Program

 $2,091 $1,516 $1,516 $1,516 $1,516 $1,516 $1,516

(iii) Financial Counseling

 $0 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $12,000

(iv) Medical Evaluations

 $0 $3,295 $0 $0 $1,372 $2,980 $0
                     

Total

 $2,091 $15,735 $55,829 $11,829 $11,888 $377,924 $289,660
                     

(i)As part of a comprehensive security study, residential security systems and services were maintained for Messrs. Wagoner and Henderson and vehicles and drivers are available for business-related functions. The associated cost includes the actual costs of the residential systems including installation and monitoring of security systems and allocation of staffing expenses for personal protection during 2009. Vehicle and driver costs associated with daily commuting are deemed “personal benefits,” and, as such, are imputed as income to the executives and are included at their full incremental cost in these security expenses. In 2009 they totaled $22,799 for Mr. Lutz, $996 for Mr. Stephens, $1,313 for Mr. Young, $16,752 for Mr. Henderson, and $4,559 for Mr. Wagoner.

(ii)Includes the incremental cost to maintain the executive company vehicle program fleet that is allocated to each executive and includes lost sales opportunity and incentive costs, if any; fuel, maintenance, and repair costs; insurance claims, if any; licensing and registration fees; and use taxes. Executives electing to participate in the program are required to purchase or lease at least one GM vehicle every four years and asked to evaluate the vehicles they drive, thus providing feedback about our products. Participants are required to pay a monthly administration fee of $300 and are charged with imputed income based on the value of the vehicle they choose to drive. During part of 2009, participants were reimbursed for taxes on this income, subject to a maximum vehicle value. Beyond this maximum amount, taxes assessed on imputed income are the responsibility of the participant. Tax “gross-ups” were eliminated on June 15, 2009 for Named Executive Officers and on February 1, 2010 for other executives. Mr. Whitacre’s vehicle was provided under the provisions of the vehicle program for directors.

(iii)Costs associated with financial counseling and estate planning services with one of several approved providers.

(iv)Costs for medical services incurred by the Corporation in providing executive health evaluations with one of several approved providers.

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2009 GRANTS OF PLAN BASED AWARDS

As a TARP recipient under the jurisdiction of the Special Master, we have adopted a new equity compensation plan, the Salary Stock Plan. Pursuant to plan terms and upon approval of the Special Master, Named Executive Officers receive a portion of their total annual compensation in the form of salary stock units (SSUs). In 2009 SSUs were granted on each salary payment date to Named Executive Officers in lieu of a portion of their total annual compensation based on the most current valuation of the Company as determined by an independent third party. SSUs are non-forfeitable and will be paid in three equal installments at each of the second, third, and fourth anniversary of the quarter in which they were deemed to have been granted, and may be paid one year earlier upon certification by our Compensation Committee that repayment of our TARP obligations has commenced.

        Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
 Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
 All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares of

Stock or
Units
(#)
 All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying

Options
(#)
 Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards

($/Share)
($)
 Grant
Date Fair
Value of
Stock
and
Option

Awards
($)

Name (1)

 Award
Type
 Grant
Date
 Approval
Date (2)
 Threshold
($)
 Target
($)
 Maximum
($)
 Threshold
(#)
 Target
(#)
 Maximum
(#)
    

T. G. Stephens

 SSU 12/31/2009 11/2/2009       17,522   945,833
              

R. A. Lutz

 SSU 12/31/2009 11/2/2009       19,838   1,070,833
              

R. G. Young

 SSU 11/13/2009 11/2/2009       3,709   144,167
 SSU 11/30/2009 11/2/2009       3,709   144,167
 SSU 12/15/2009 11/2/2009       3,709   144,167
 SSU 12/31/2009 11/2/2009       2,671   144,167
              
             576,668
              

K. W. Cole

 SSU 11/13/2009 11/2/2009       2,632   102,306
 SSU 11/30/2009 11/2/2009       2,632   102,306
 SSU 12/15/2009 11/2/2009       2,632   102,306
 SSU 12/31/2009 11/2/2009       11,646   628,625
              
             935,543
              

F. A. Henderson

 SSU 11/13/2009 11/2/2009       15,576   605,417
 SSU 11/30/2009 11/2/2009       15,576   605,417
 SSU 12/15/2009 11/2/2009       15,576   605,417
 SSU 12/31/2009 11/2/2009       11,216   605,417
              
             2,421,668
              

(1)Messrs. Whitacre and Wagoner are not included in this table as they did not receive grants under this plan during 2009

(2)On November 2, 2009 the ECC took action to approve grants of SSUs to be made on various salary payment dates as determined by and subject to the approval of the Special Master. The unit value for the November 13, November 30, and December 15 grant dates was $38.87 based on the July 10, 2009 valuation. The unit value for the December 31 grant date was $53.98, based on the December 31, 2009 valuation. When salary amounts were converted to SSUs, fractional shares were rounded up to the nearest whole share.

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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END 2009

All of the awards reflected in the table below were granted by Old GM and all obligations in respect thereto were retained by Old GM. The awards reflected in this table, while valued as required by SEC rules, are expected to have a realized value of $0. This table does not include any SSUs we granted in 2009 to our Named Executive Officers.

  Option Awards (1) Stock Awards

(a)

   (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)   (g) (h) (i) (j)

Name

 Grant
Date
 Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#
Exercisable)
 Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (# Un-
exercisable)
 Equity
Incentive Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
 Option
Exercise
Price
 Option
Expiration
Date
 Grant
Date
 Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested (2)
 Market Value
of Shares or
Units of Stock
That Have Not
Vested (2)
 Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units,
or Other Rights
That Have Not
Vested (3)
 Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value of
Unearned
Shares, Units, or
Other Rights
That Have Not
Vested (3)
    (#) (#) (#) ($)     (#) ($) (#) ($)

T. G. Stephens

 3/05/2008 29,168 58,332  23.13 3/06/2018 3/05/2008 22,688 10,686 2,760 1,300
 3/20/2007 33,334 16,666  29.11 3/21/2017 3/20/2007 15,000 7,065  
 2/23/2006 36,000   20.90 2/24/2016     
 1/24/2005 32,000   36.37 1/25/2015     
 1/23/2004 32,000   53.92 1/24/2014     
       6/02/2003 9,000 4,239  
 1/21/2003 40,000   40.05 1/22/2013     
 2/04/2002 20,000   50.82 2/05/2012     
 1/07/2002 40,000   50.46 1/08/2012     
 1/08/2001 20,000   52.35 1/09/2011     
 1/10/2000 18,000   75.50 1/11/2010     

R. A. Lutz

 3/05/2008 83,334 166,666  23.13 3/06/2018 3/05/2008 60,000 28,260 18,396 8,665
 3/20/2007 166,667 83,333  29.11 3/21/2017 3/20/2007 36,000 16,956  
 2/23/2006 106,664   20.90 2/24/2016     
 1/24/2005 160,000   36.37 1/25/2015     
 1/23/2004 160,000   53.92 1/24/2014     
 1/21/2003 200,000   40.05 1/22/2013     
 2/04/2002 100,000   50.82 2/05/2012     
 1/07/2002 100,000   50.46 1/08/2012     
 9/04/2001 200,000   54.91 9/05/2011     

R. G. Young

 3/05/2008 29,168 58,332  23.13 3/06/2018 3/05/2008 20,236 9,531 2,760 1,300
 3/20/2007 10,000 5,000  29.11 3/21/2017 3/20/2007 3,651 1,720  
 2/23/2006 10,000   20.90 2/24/2016     
       6/06/2005 29,412 13,853  
 1/24/2005 12,800   36.37 1/25/2015     
 1/23/2004 12,800   53.92 1/24/2014     
 1/21/2003 16,000   40.05 1/22/2013     
 2/04/2002 7,000   50.82 2/05/2012     
 1/07/2002 14,000   50.46 1/08/2012     
 1/08/2001 7,500   52.35 1/09/2011     
 1/10/2000 6,000   75.50 1/11/2010     

K. W. Cole

 3/05/2008 11,459 22,916  23.13 3/06/2018 3/05/2008 10,890 5,129 1,153 543
 3/20/2007 13,334 6,666  29.11 3/21/2017 3/20/2007 3,651 1,720  
 2/23/2006 15,000   20.90 2/24/2016     
 1/24/2005 16,000   36.37 1/25/2015     
 1/23/2004 16,000   53.92 1/24/2014     
 1/21/2003 20,000   40.05 1/22/2013     
 2/04/2002 10,000   50.82 2/05/2012     
 1/07/2002 20,000   50.46 1/08/2012     
 8/06/2001 20,000   63.76 8/07/2011     

G. R. Wagoner, Jr.

 3/05/2008  500,000  23.13 3/05/2013     
 3/05/2008 500,000   23.13 3/06/2018     
 3/20/2007 500,000   29.11 3/21/2017 3/20/2007 57,000 26,847  
 2/23/2006 400,000   20.90 2/24/2016     
 1/24/2005 400,000   36.37 1/25/2015     
 1/23/2004 400,000   53.92 1/24/2014     
 1/21/2003 500,000   40.05 1/22/2013     
 2/04/2002 100,000   50.82 2/05/2012     
 1/07/2002 500,000   50.46 1/08/2012     
 1/08/2001 400,000   52.35 1/09/2011     
 6/01/2000 50,000   70.10 6/02/2010     
 1/10/2000 200,000   75.50 1/11/2010     

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END 2009

Old GM Plans

We did not assume any of the Old GM plans and we do not expect to pay any awards under these plans.

(1) The stock options in columns (b) and (c) above were granted by Old GM to the Named Executive Officers in a combination of non-qualified and Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) up to the IRC maximum limit on ISOs, on the grant dates shown. Options become exercisable in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant. The ISOs expire ten years from the date of grant, and the non-qualified options expire two days later. However, we assumed none of these outstanding stock options and they are not expected to vest, be exercised, or have any future value.

(2) The amounts in columns (g) and (h) for 2008 and 2007 reflect RSU and CRSU grants by Old GM that, under their original terms, would vest ratably at various dates over several years. The awards are valued in column (h) based on the closing price of MLC Common Stock which is still being traded under the symbol MTLQQ (Pink Sheets) on December 31, 2009 ($0.471). However, we assumed none of these outstanding awards and they are not expected to vest, be earned, pay out, or have any future value.

(3) Amounts in columns (i) and (j) reflect long term incentive awards granted by Old GM to Named Executive Officers. Award opportunities cover the 2008-2010 performance period and were granted under the Old General Motors 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each unit in the table refers to a share of MLC Common Stock. The SPP grant may be earned in four discrete installments based on the Total Shareholder Return (TSR) ranking results of three one-year periods and one three-year period. Each installment, if earned, would have been credited as share equivalents and, at the end of the three-year performance period, the value of the number of share equivalents credited would be paid in cash based on the stock price at the end of the performance period. For the 2008-2010 plan, no amount was credited for the 2008 or 2009 periods, and the shares shown also reflect two remaining installments at the threshold (50%) level. The awards are valued in column (j) based on the closing price of MLC Common Stock on December 31, 2009 ($0.471). However, we assumed none of these outstanding awards and they are not expected to vest, be earned, pay out, or have any future value.

Mr. Henderson terminated employment on December 31, 2009, and forfeited all outstanding unvested equity awards.

2009 OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED

   Option Awards  Stock Awards

[a]

  [b]  [c]  [d]  [e]

Name

  Number of Shares
Acquired on Exercise
(#)
  Value Realized on
Exercise

($)
  Number of Shares
Acquired on Vesting
(#)
  Value Realized on
Vesting

($)

T. G. Stephens

  0  0  17,522  945,833

R. A. Lutz

  0  0  19,838  1,070,833

R. G. Young

  0  0  13,798  576,668

K. W. Cole

  0  0  19,542  935,543

F. A. Henderson

  0  0  57,944  2,421,668

Old GM Plans

The Named Executive Officers exercised no stock options and did not acquire any shares or receive any cash payments as a result of vesting of RSUs, CRSUs, or outstanding performance shares. We assumed none of these outstanding stock options or equity awards. Pursuant to the UST Credit Agreement, we cannot pay or accrue any incentive compensation to Named Executive Officers. No awards granted prior to 2009 were paid out in 2009 when vesting or payment dates occurred and none are expected to pay out at any time in the future.

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Our Plans

During 2009, SSUs shown in columns (d) and (e) above were awarded to Named Executive Officers as a portion of their total annual compensation on each salary payment date as described in the “Grants of Plan Based Awards” table. SSUs are non-forfeitable and will be paid in three equal installments at each of the second, third, and fourth anniversary of the quarter in which they were deemed to have been granted. Although the compensation plans were not finalized until late in 2009, these SSUs are deemed to have been issued throughout 2009 on anunc pro tunc basis (as if granted on various salary payroll dates beginning January 1, 2009) and will become payable beginning March 31, 2011, or one year earlier upon certification by our Compensation Committee that repayment of our TARP obligations has commenced.

RETIREMENT PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

In 2006, benefit accruals under Old GM’s U.S. pension plans were frozen effective December 31, 2006, and new pension plan formulas for U.S. and Canadian executive and salaried employees became effective for service on and after January 1, 2007. The implementation of these changes has had a significant impact on expected retirement benefit levels for executives, resulting in reductions generally ranging from 18% to greater than 50%, depending on the age of the executive at the time the new plan was implemented. We assumed these plans as amended on July 10, 2009.

Benefits for our U.S. executives may be from both a tax-qualified plan that is subject to the requirements of ERISA and from a non-qualified plan that provides supplemental benefits. Tax-qualified benefits are pre-funded and paid out of the trust assets of the Salaried Retirement Program (SRP) for executives with a length of service date prior to January 1, 2001. For executives with a length of service date between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2006, tax-qualified benefits are pre-funded and paid out of the trust assets of the SRP for service prior to January 1, 2007 and are paid out of the Savings-Stock Purchase Program (S-SPP) for service after December 31, 2006. For executives with a length of service date on or after January 1, 2007, all tax-qualified benefits are paid out of the S-SPP. Non-qualified benefits are not pre-funded and are paid out of our general assets.

U.S. executive employees must be at least age 55 with a minimum of ten years of eligible service to be vested in the U.S. non-qualified ERP, and must have been an executive employee on the active payroll as of December 31, 2006 to be eligible for any frozen accrued non-qualified ERP benefit. As of December 31, 2009, Messrs. Stephens, Lutz, and Cole were eligible to retire under these provisions.

In May 2009, Old GM non-qualified ERP benefits for all executive retirees were reduced by 10%. In June and July of 2009, as a result of Old GM’s amendment of ERP and the Old GM bankruptcy and 363 Sale, a number of ERP recipients had their non-qualified benefit further reduced. Effective August 1, 2009, following the 363 Sale, Old GM executive retirees with an annual combined qualified SRP benefit plus non-qualified ERP benefit over $100,000, had the portion of their ERP benefit above $100,000 reduced by two-thirds, inclusive of the 10% reduction to ERP benefits effective in May 2009. Also effective August 1, 2009, non-qualified ERP benefits accrued as of that date for active executives were frozen and reduced by 10%. Accruals resumed after August 1, 2009, based on the applicable ERP benefits formula described below. On October 22, 2009 and December 11, 2009 benefit accruals and company contributions under our deferred compensation plans were suspended by the Special Master pursuant to the UST Credit Agreement for SEOs and MHCEs.

Effective for service rendered on and after January 1, 2007, non-qualified retirement benefits for executive employees are determined under one of two methods, depending on an executive’s length of service date. Executives retiring on and after January 1, 2007, will have all vested non-qualified retirement benefits (benefits accrued both before and after January 1, 2007) paid as a five-year annuity. Should the executive die within the five-year period, any remaining five-year annuity payments will be converted to a present value lump sum for payment to the executive’s surviving spouse or, in the event there is no surviving spouse, the executive’s estate. Should an executive die prior to retirement, any vested non-qualified benefits will be converted to a present value lump sum for payment to the executive’s surviving spouse or, in the event there is no surviving spouse, the executive’s estate. The interest rate used in determining the non-qualified five-year annuity retirement benefits referenced above is the average of the 30-year U.S. Treasury Securities rate for the month of July and is re-determined annually. This annual interest rate is then effective for retirements commencing October 1 through September 30 of the succeeding year.

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For executives with a length of service date prior to January 1, 2001, including Messrs. Stephens, Young, and Henderson, retirement benefits are calculated using a 1.25% Career Average Pay formula. Tax-qualified benefits will accrue for such executives with respect to the total of actual base salary plus eligible AIP final awards received while employed as an executive for service on and after January 1, 2007 equal to 1.25% of base salary plus eligible AIP final awards received up to the IRC 401(a)(17) compensation limit. Non-qualified benefits equal to 1.25% will accrue for such executives with respect to the total of actual base salary plus eligible AIP final awards received in excess of the IRC 401(a)(17) compensation limit. Eligible AIP final awards are defined as those paid with respect to annual incentive compensation performance periods commencing on and after January 1, 2007. Pro-rata annual incentive awards attributable to the year of retirement are not used in the calculation of any non-qualified benefits.

For executives with a length of service date on or after January 1, 2001, including Messrs. Lutz and Cole, retirement benefits are accumulated using a 4% defined contribution formula. Tax-qualified benefits are accrued for such executives with respect to the total of actual base salary and eligible AIP final awards received while employed as an executive for service on and after January 1, 2007, consisting of company contributions equal to 4% of base salary and eligible AIP final awards received up to the IRC 401(a)(17) compensation limit. Non-qualified benefits are accrued for executive service on or after January 1, 2007 consisting of notional contributions equal to 4% of base salary and eligible AIP final awards received in excess of the IRC 401(a)(17) compensation limit. Eligible AIP final awards are defined as those paid with respect to annual incentive compensation performance periods commencing on and after January 1, 2007. Pro-rata annual incentive awards attributable to the year of retirement are not used in the calculation of any non-qualified benefits. The notional contributions are credited into an unfunded individual defined contribution account for each executive. These individual accounts are credited with earnings based on investment options selected by the executive from a list approved by the Executive Compensation Committee.

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2009 Pension Benefits

(a)

  (b)  (c)  (d)  (e)  (f)

Name

  Plan Name  No. of Years of
Eligible Service as of
December 31, 2009(1)
(#)
  Present Value of
Accumulated
Benefit(2)
($)
  Annual or Five
Year Annuity
Payable on
December 31,
2009 Under GM
Pension Plans
($)
  Present Value of
December 31, 2009
Plan Benefits
($)

T. G. Stephens (3)

  SRP  40.84  1,601,400  120,600  1,601,400
  ERP  40.84  6,785,100  1,534,400  6,785,100
            
      8,386,500    8,386,500

R. A. Lutz (4)

  SRP  8.33  142,400  18,500  142,400
  ERP  17.33  4,345,600  982,700  4,345,600
            
      4,488,000    4,488,000

R. G. Young (5)

  SRP  23.42  481,200  76,500  357,500
  ERP  23.42  1,000,300  0  0
            
      1,481,500    357,500

K. W. Cole (4)

  SRP  8.42  144,900  11,500  144,900
  ERP  20.75  2,534,600  573,200  2,534,600
            
      2,679,500    2,679,500

F. A. Henderson (5)

  SRP  25.50  631,500  85,200  468,500
  ERP  25.50  0  0  0
            
      631,500    468,500

G. R. Wagoner, Jr. (6)

  SRP  32.00  1,105,400  70,100  1,105,400
  ERP  32.00  7,281,400  1,646,600  7,281,400
            
      8,386,800    8,386,800

(1)Eligible service recognizes credited service under the frozen qualified SRP, in addition to service under the new plan formulas. The 35-year cap on ERP service used in calculating the frozen accrued ERP benefits still applies. Also, as noted below, Mr. Cole was approved for 12 years and 4 months of additional service under the non-qualified ERP, and Mr. Lutz was approved for nine additional years of service.

(2)The present value of the SRP benefit amounts shown takes into consideration the ability of the executive to elect a joint and survivor annuity form of payment. For SRP and ERP benefits, the present value represents the value of the benefit accrued through December 31, 2009 and payable at age 60 (or immediately if over age 60). Benefits and present values reflect the provisions of the SRP and ERP as of December 31, 2009. Present values shown here are based on the mortality and discount rate assumptions used in the December 31, 2009 disclosures contained in footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.

(3)As of December 31, 2009, Mr. Stephens is eligible to retire under both the qualified and non-qualified GM retirement plans. The amounts shown in column (d) represent the present value of benefits accrued through December 31, 2009, payable at age 60 (or immediately if over age 60) as a lifetime annuity form of payment for the SRP and payable as a five year annuity form of payment for the ERP. The amounts shown in column (e) are payable immediately, with the SRP benefit reduced from age 62. The ERP benefit is unreduced at age 60. The amounts in column (f) are the present values of the benefits shown in column (e).

(4)Beginning January 1, 2007, benefits for Messrs. Cole and Lutz are accumulated using the 4% defined contribution formula and are included in the “2009 All Other Compensation Table.” The SRP amounts shown in column (d) only reflect their frozen Account Balance Plans, valued and payable immediately as a lifetime annuity.

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In addition, beginning January 1, 2007, benefits under the ERP for Messrs. Cole and Lutz are accumulated using the 4% defined contribution formula on the total of actual base and eligible AIP final awards received in excess of the IRS 401(a)(17) compensation limit. The ERP amounts in column (d) for Messrs. Cole and Lutz include their accumulated benefit under the 4% ERP defined contribution formula plus the frozen ERP benefit, valued and payable immediately as a five-year annuity form of payment. For purposes of calculating benefits under the frozen ERP, the Committee approved a combined total award of 12 years and 4 months of additional service credits for Mr. Cole on February 5, 2001 and February 6, 2006 and awarded nine additional years of service credits for Mr. Lutz on December 4, 2006.

(5)As of December 31, 2009, Messrs. Henderson and Young are not eligible to retire under any qualified or non-qualified retirement plan. Amounts shown in column (d) for Messrs. Henderson and Young represent the present value of benefits accrued through December 31, 2009 payable at age 60 as a lifetime annuity form of payment for the SRP with reduction from age 62, and payable as a five year annuity form of payment for the ERP. Upon termination of employment prior to retirement eligibility, Messrs. Henderson and Young are only eligible for a deferred vested benefit from the SRP, reduced for age if received prior to age 65. The amount shown in column (e) represents the annual deferred vested SRP benefit that would be payable commencing at age 65. The present value benefit shown in column (f) represents the amount that would be payable per SRP plan rules if taken at year-end 2009 as a lump sum. They would not have been eligible for ERP benefits if service terminated on December 31, 2009. Mr. Henderson did terminate employment on December 31, 2009, and, therefore, forfeited the ERP benefit, reflecting a zero value in column (d). He may elect to receive his deferred vested SRP benefit at any time.

(6)Mr. Wagoner retired from the Company on August 1, 2009, and commenced receipt of retirement benefits pursuant to the Old GM plan provisions applicable to Mr. Wagoner. His SRP benefit shown above in column (e) comprehends his election of a joint and survivor annuity form of payment. A significant portion of his non-qualified ERP benefits was reduced by two-thirds, consistent with the ERP reductions adopted by Old GM and applicable to Mr. Wagoner. Because Mr. Wagoner is a specified employee as defined by IRC 409A, he was subject to a six month waiting period before payment of his ERP benefits commenced.

2009 NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS

Old GM Plans

Old GM maintained the following nonqualified deferred compensation plans for executives:

— The Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) described below, and

— The Benefit Equalization Plan (BEP) included in “Our Plans” on the following pages.

In addition, certain incentive awards earned and vested under the incentive plans were subject to mandatory deferral.

The DCP permitted senior executives to defer a portion of their base salary, AIP, SPP, and RSU earnings into the plan. The plan included eight investment options, one of which was Old GM common stock. No deferrals into the plan have been allowed since December 31, 2005. Dividend equivalents were credited and paid on Old GM common stock units until suspended on July 14, 2008. We did not assume the DCP on July 10, 2009 and the DCP will be included in the liquidation and asset distribution of MLC.

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Old GM Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans

Name

  Plan  Executive
Contributions in
the Last Fiscal
Year
  Registrant
Contributions in
the Last Fiscal
Year
  Aggregate
Earnings in the
Last Fiscal
Year
  Aggregate
Withdrawals
and
Distributions
  Aggregate
Balance at 2009
Fiscal Year End
(6)

(a)

     (b)  (c)  (d)  (e)  (f)

T. G. Stephens (1)

  DCP  $0  $0  $(108,757 $(48,080 $0

R. A. Lutz (2)

  DCP  $0  $0  $(297,034 $(131,316 $0
  RSU      $(204,675  $35,325
            
          $35,325

R. G. Young (3)

  DCP  $0  $0  $(4,196 $(33,934 $0

F. A. Henderson (4)

  DCP  $0  $0  $(135,369 $(291,896 $47,683

G. R. Wagoner, Jr. (5)

  DCP  $0  $0  $(35,921 $(362,634 $0
  RSU      $(341,125  $58,875
            
          $58,875

The table above reflects year-end balances and contributions, earnings, and withdrawals during the year for the DCP, as well as vested, but unpaid, RSUs for the Named Executive Officers. The plan does not provide for interest or earnings to be paid at above-market rates, so none of the amounts in column (d) have been reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Mr. Cole did not participate in the DCP and had no vested, but unpaid, incentive awards.

(1)On May 15, 2009 Mr. Stephens elected to receive an unscheduled distribution of all assets from the DCP as permitted under IRC 409A. The gross distribution included 44,110 shares of Old GM common stock at a share price of $1.09 and was subject to a 10% penalty pursuant to plan terms.

(2)On May 15, 2009 Mr. Lutz elected to receive an unscheduled distribution of all assets from the DCP as permitted under IRC 409A. The gross distribution included 120,473 shares of Old GM common stock at a share price of $1.09 and was subject to a 10% penalty pursuant to plan terms. 75,000 RSUs were granted to Mr. Lutz on January 21, 2003, in lieu of cash bonus, deliverable upon retirement or mutual separation. We did not assume any obligation in respect of these incentive awards. The amount shown is based on the December 31, 2009 MLC share price of $0.471. We estimate that the actual realizable value of these shares is $0.

(3)On May 15, 2009 Mr. Young elected to receive an unscheduled distribution of all assets from the DCP as permitted under IRC 409A. This gross withdrawal amount was subject to a 10% penalty pursuant to plan terms.

(4)On May 15, 2009 Mr. Henderson elected to receive an unscheduled distribution of cash assets from the DCP as permitted under IRC 409A. This gross withdrawal amount was subject to a 10% penalty pursuant to plan terms. Mr. Henderson’s remaining DCP balance includes 101,238 shares of MLC at a December 31, 2009 share price of $0.471. We estimate that the actual realizable value of these shares is $0.

(5)On April 21, 2009 Mr. Wagoner elected to receive an unscheduled distribution of all assets from the DCP as permitted under IRC 409A. This gross withdrawal amount was subject to a 10% penalty pursuant to plan terms. 125,000 RSUs were granted to Mr. Wagoner on January 21, 2003, in lieu of cash bonus, deliverable upon retirement or mutual separation. We did not assume these RSUs and the amount shown in Column (f) is their value based on the closing price of MLC common stock on December 31, 2009 of $0.471. Even though Mr. Wagoner retired effective August 1, 2009, pursuant to the UST Credit Agreement his awards cannot be paid out and are not expected to be paid out at any time in the future.

(6)All amounts reported in column (f), except earnings at prevailing market rates, have been reported in the Summary Compensation Table in previous years when earned if that officer’s compensation was required to be disclosed in the applicable year. Amounts previously reported in such years include previously earned, but deferred salary and incentives and Company matching contributions.

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The total reflects the cumulative value of these deferrals, contributions, and investment choices.

Pursuant to our UST Credit Agreement, we cannot pay or accrue any incentive compensation to Named Executive Officers. No awards granted prior to 2009 were vested or paid out in 2009 when vesting or payment dates occurred and none are expected to vest or pay out at any time in the future.

Our Plans

We maintain certain deferred compensation programs and arrangements for executives, including the Named Executive Officers.

BEP — The BEP is a non-qualified plan that allows for the equalization of benefits for certain highly compensated salaried employees under the SRP and the S-SPP when such employees’ contribution and benefit levels exceed the maximum limitations on contributions and benefits imposed by Section 2004 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and Section 401(a)(17) and 415 of the IRC, as amended. The plan is maintained as an unfunded plan and we bear all expenses for administration of the plan and payment of amounts to participants. Our contributions to employee accounts are currently invested in one or more of six investment options. Company contributions to the BEP were suspended on October 22, 2009 for Messrs. Young, Cole, and Henderson and on December 11, 2009 for Messrs. Stephens and Lutz.

Salary Stock Plan — Pursuant to plan terms and upon approval of the Special Master, Named Executive Officers receive a portion of their total annual compensation in the form of SSUs. SSUs are granted on each salary payment date to Named Executive Officers based on the most current valuation of the Company as determined by an independent third party. SSUs are non-forfeitable and will be paid in three equal installments at each of the second, third, and fourth anniversary of the quarter in which they were deemed to be granted, and may become payable one year earlier upon certification by our Compensation Committee that repayment of our TARP obligations has commenced.

The table below reflects year-end balances and all contributions, earnings and withdrawals during the year for the BEP, as well as vested but unpaid SSUs for the Named Executive Officers.

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Contributions include amounts credited to employee BEP accounts for both pre- and post- bankruptcy periods. We have included them below in column (c) for greater continuity and because we assumed all obligations in respect of the BEP from Old GM in the 363 Sale.

2009 GM Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans

Name

  Plan  Executive
Contributions
in the Last
Fiscal Year
  Registrant
Contributions
in the Last
Fiscal Year (7)
  Aggregate
Earnings
in the
Last
Fiscal
Year (8)
  Aggregate
Withdrawals
and
Distributions
  Aggregate
Balance at
2009 Fiscal
Year End (9)

(a)

     (b)  (c)  (d)  (e)  (f)

T. G. Stephens (1)

  SSU  $0  $945,833    $945,833
  BEP  $0  $9,334  $5,362    $59,563
              
          $1,005,396

R. A. Lutz (2)

  SSU  $0  $1,070,833    $1,070,833
  BEP  $0  $23,799  $23,244    $152,543
              
          $1,223,376

R. G. Young (3)

  SSU  $0  $576,668    $576,668
  BEP  $0  $1,650  $3,863    $39,731
              
          $616,399

K. W. Cole (4)

  SSU  $0  $935,543    $935,543
  BEP  $0  $8,628  $7,802    $63,860
              
          $999,403

F. A. Henderson (5)

  SSU  $0  $2,421,668    $2,421,668
  BEP  $0  $2,888  $9,012   $6,987   $0
              
          $2,421,668

G. R. Wagoner, Jr. (6)

  SSU  $0  $0    $0
  BEP  $0  $0  $(7,693 $(128,379 $0
              
          $0

As described in the “2009 Grants of Plan Based Awards” table and narrative, each of the grants described below will be treated as having been granted,nunc pro tunc, throughout 2009 beginning January 1 and will be paid on the anniversary of the quarter in which it was deemed to have been granted.

(1)The amount shown for Mr. Stephens consists of a grant of 17,522 SSUs on December 31, 2009.

(2)The amount shown for Mr. Lutz consists of a grant of 19,838 SSUs on December 31, 2009.

(3)The amount shown for Mr. Young consists of SSUs grants on each of the following dates: 3,709 on November 13, 2009; 3,709 on November 30, 2009; 3,709 on December 15, 2009; and 2,671 on December 31, 2009.

(4)The amount shown for Mr. Cole consists of SSU grants on each of the following dates: 2,632 on November 13, 2009; 2,632 on November 30, 2009; 2,632 on December 15, 2009; and 11,646 on December 31, 2009.

(5)The amount shown for Mr. Henderson consists of SSU grants on each of the following dates: 15,576 on November 13, 2009; 15,576 on November 30, 2009; 15,576 on December 15, 2009; and 11,216 on December 31, 2009.

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At the time of his termination on December 31, 2009, Mr. Henderson had both vested and unvested BEP benefits. Unvested benefits in the amount of $78,249 were forfeited and his vested benefits in the amount of $6,987 will be paid as a lump sum pursuant to plan provisions that provide for this form of payment when the present value of the benefit is less than the dollar limit under IRC 402(g). Because Mr. Henderson was a specified employee as defined by IRC 409A, he is subject to a six month waiting period before payment of his BEP benefits can commence.

(6)Effective August 1, 2009 Mr. Wagoner retired. Pursuant to Plan provisions, his vested benefits under the BEP were withdrawn and converted to a 5-year monthly annuity form of payment. Because Mr. Wagoner was a specified employee as defined by IRC 409A, he was subject to a six month waiting period before payment of his BEP benefits commenced in February 2010.

(7)For each of the Named Executive Officers, the BEP amount reported here in column (c) is included within the amount reported in column (i) and footnote (9) of the 2009 Summary Compensation Table. The amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table are larger because they also include our contributions to the S-SPP (tax-qualified plan). The SSU amount reported here in column (c) is included within the amount reported in column (e) and footnote (6) of the Summary Compensation Table.

(8)None of the amounts reported above in column (d) are reported in column (h) of the 2009 Summary Compensation Table because we do not pay guaranteed, above-market earnings on deferred compensation.

(9)All amounts reported in column (f), except earnings at prevailing market rates, have been reported in the Summary Compensation Table in previous years when earned if that officer’s compensation was required to be disclosed in the applicable year. Amounts previously reported in such years include previously earned Company matching contributions. The total reflects the cumulative value of these contributions, and investment choices.

POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL

Potential Termination Payments — GM

We maintain compensation and benefit plans that will provide payment of compensation in the event of termination of employment due to retirement, death, and mutually-agreed-upon separation. These provisions are generally applicable to all plan participants and are not reserved only for Named Executive Officers. The amount of compensation payable to each Named Executive Officer in these situations is described in the tables that follow. We do not provide a change in control severance plan for executives, and, pursuant to TARP regulations, no severance payments may be made to Named Executive Officers.

Retirement and Pension Benefits. Plan provisions are described in the “2009 Pension Benefits” discussion, along with pension benefits for Named Executive Officers. No other individualized arrangements exist with Named Executive Officers except those disclosed in the “Employment Agreements” section below.

As of December 31, 2009, Mr. Stephens was eligible to retire pursuant to the provisions of both the qualified SRP and the non-qualified ERP.

As of December 31, 2009, Messrs. Cole and Lutz were eligible to retire pursuant to the provisions of the qualified SRP. Both were also eligible to receive non-qualified ERP benefits pursuant to the Compensation Committee’s action in 2001 and 2004, respectively, to grant full vesting rights with five years of service.

As of December 31, 2009, Mr. Young was not eligible to retire under any qualified or non-qualified retirement plan. Upon termination of employment, he could receive a deferred vested benefit from the qualified SRP, reduced for age if received prior to age 65. This benefit is available to any participant in the plan. His non-qualified ERP benefits would have been forfeited.

Mr. Wagoner retired August 1, 2009 and was eligible for benefits under the qualified SRP and the non-qualified ERP.

Mr. Henderson terminated employment on December 31, 2009. At that time, he was not eligible to retire under any qualified or non-qualified retirement plan. He will receive a deferred vested benefit from the qualified SRP, reduced for age if received prior to age 65.

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Benefits Payable at Death. Upon death of an active employee, we provide one month salary to certain dependents including surviving spouses, members of employee’s family, or other individuals who are to be responsible for payment of funeral expenses. This benefit is provided generally for all salaried employees. In addition, pursuant to SRP plan terms we provide eligible survivors a monthly pension benefit based on a percentage of the monthly retirement benefit payable to the employee where the survivor option has been elected. Under the terms of the ERP, survivor benefits, if applicable, are payable as a lump sum. Supplemental Life Benefits are provided for all executives.

Incentive Plans. Under the provisions of the Salary Stock Plan, awards are vested when earned, and will continue to be paid in accordance with their terms as described in the “Options Exercised and Stock Vested” table upon separation, other than “For Cause.”

Vacation Pay. Salaried employees may receive pay in lieu of unused vacation in the calendar year of termination of employment. Totals assume all vacation entitlement has been used as of December 31, 2009.

Health Care Coverage Continuation. Under provisions of the General Motors Salaried Health Care Program covering all U.S. salaried employees, Messrs. Cole, Lutz, and Young could continue health care coverage as provided under applicable federal laws (i.e., COBRA). Based on his eligibility to retire, Mr. Stephens would be eligible to receive financial contributions toward health care coverage in retirement until age 65. Mr. Wagoner retired and is receiving financial contributions toward health care coverage in retirement until age 65. Mr. Henderson terminated employment and is receiving health care coverage under COBRA.

Employment Agreements

Although we have described the material elements of certain employment arrangements with Named Executive Officers below, we are currently prohibited by the UST Credit Agreement from paying any severance or bonus and incentive compensation amounts to Named Executive Officers. The Named Executive Officers have waived their contractual entitlement to any payment that would violate the terms of the UST Loan Agreement.

Edward E. Whitacre, Jr.As disclosed in Form 8-K filed February 19, 2009, the following terms describe our employment arrangement with Mr. Whitacre. Mr. Whitacre’s annual cash base salary is $1,700,000, and he participates in the benefit plans currently available to executive officers as described on Form 8-K, filed August 7, 2009, and as set forth as exhibits to various periodic filings by the Company. He also receives a portion of his total annual compensation in the form of salary stock, awarded pursuant to the provisions of the Salary Stock Plan, in the amount of $5,300,000, which will be delivered ratably over three years beginning in 2012, or one year earlier upon certification by our Compensation Committee that repayment of our TARP obligations has commenced, and will be granted TARP compliant restricted stock units valued at $2,000,000. This arrangement does not provide for any special post-employment compensation or benefits.

Robert A. LutzIn June 2004, Old GM’s Compensation Committee agreed to permit Mr. Lutz to become eligible for an ERP benefit after a minimum of five years of eligible service. On December 4, 2006, Old GM’s Compensation Committee also approved the recognition of nine additional years of service credits for purposes of calculating benefits under the ERP for Mr. Lutz. This action, taken in recognition of Mr. Lutz’s ongoing contribution to the Company, permits the accumulation of all service rendered to the Company by Mr. Lutz, including a prior period of Old GM employment from 1963 to 1972, for the purpose of determining his frozen ERP benefit, included in the ERP and disclosed in column (c) of the “2009 Pension Benefits” table. We assumed these arrangements on July 10, 2009.

Kenneth W. ColeIn October 2008, Old GM entered into an employment agreement with Kenneth W. Cole which provided him a base salary of $715,000 (reduced by 10% to $643,500 during 2009) and a guaranteed payment of $785,000 for 2009. This agreement pre-dated the UST Credit Agreement and was reviewed with the UST as part of our 2009 compensation planning. The employment agreement was subsequently terminated on September 4, 2009.

In addition, Old GM’s Compensation Committee agreed in February 2001 to permit Mr. Cole to become eligible for an ERP benefit after a minimum of five years of eligible service. On February 5, 2001, Old GM’s Compensation Committee approved the recognition of 8 years and 4 months of additional years of service credits for purposes of calculating frozen benefits under the ERP for Mr. Cole,

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and on February 6, 2006 also approved an additional 4 years of service credits. The combined total award of 12 years and 4 months of additional service for purposes of calculating frozen benefits under the ERP recognizes service from a previous employer and Mr. Cole’s ongoing contribution to the Company. We assumed all obligations for these arrangements on July 10, 2009.

Frederick A. HendersonOn February 18, 2010, Mr. Henderson and General Motors Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement to engage his services as a consultant on a month-to-month basis pursuant to the following material terms: The agreement will expire on December 31, 2010 unless terminated earlier by either party; Mr. Henderson will provide an estimated 20 hours of consulting services per month, consisting of advice on international operations, and participation in one meeting per month with the President, International Operations or his designated representative; Mr. Henderson will receive a fee of $59,090 payable monthly and reimbursement of reasonable expenses. During the period of the consulting agreement Mr. Henderson is free to provide consulting services to other clients, except that he may not engage in or perform any services for any business which designs, manufactures, develops, promotes, or sells any automobiles or trucks, in competition with or for competitors of the Company or any of its affiliates.

Non-Employee Director Compensation

Compensation for our non-employee directors is set by our Board at the recommendation of the Governance Committee. Pursuant to the Board’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Governance Committee is responsible for conducting an annual assessment of non-employee director compensation. The Governance Committee compares our Board’s compensation to compensation paid to directors at peer companies having similar size, scope and complexity.

Only non-employee directors receive specific payment for serving on the Board. Because Mr. Henderson was employed by us, he received no additional compensation during the period he served as a director. Non-employee directors are not eligible to participate in the S-SPP, or any of the retirement programs for our employees. Other than as described in this section, there are no separate benefit plans for directors.

Non-employee directors are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in connection with their duties as directors. Under our Expense Policy, members of the Board may use charter aircraft for travel only in North America and only when a clear business rationale is stated. The Governance Committee periodically monitors the use of charter aircraft.

To familiarize directors with our product line, we provide the use of a company vehicle on a six-month rotational basis and directors are expected to submit product evaluations to us. In addition, we pay for the cost of personal accident insurance coverage and until January 1, 2010, we paid the cost of personal liability insurance coverage.

Old GM Board of Directors

Members of the Old GM Board of Directors served until July 10, 2009, when the 363 Sale closed and our Board was constituted. The Old GM Board voluntarily agreed to reduce its total compensation for 2009, including annual Board retainer, retainers for Committee Chairs and Audit Committee membership, and fees for excess meetings and special services, to one dollar effective January 1, 2009. Prior to 2009, each non-employee director of Old GM received an annual Board retainer of $200,000 on a pro rata basis effective March 1, 2008, which was voluntarily reduced from time to time. Under the General Motors Corporation Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Old GM Director Compensation Plan), Old GM non-employee directors were required to defer at least 70% of their annual Board retainer (i.e., $140,000) into share units of its common stock and could elect to receive the remaining compensation in cash or to defer in cash-based alternatives or share units.

The Old GM Director Compensation Plan remains in place with respect to past deferrals of compensation to former directors of Old GM, including those who are now members of our Board. Old GM directors who deferred compensation into share units of common stock are not expected to receive any value for this deferred compensation under Old GM’s bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, deferred cash-based account balances were reduced by ten percent for Old GM non-employee directors effective September 8, 2009, in line with the penalty incurred by Old GM executives on early withdrawal of their deferred cash account balances. Interest on fees

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deferred in cash-based alternatives was credited monthly to the directors’ accounts. Old GM did not credit interest at above-market rates. In general, Old GM did not pay deferred amounts until January following the director’s retirement or separation from the Old GM Board. Old GM then paid those amounts, either in lump sum or in annual installments for up to ten years based on the director’s deferral election. (Members of the Old GM Board who are now serving on our Board will not receive their deferred amounts until after they leave our Board.)

2009 Old GM Non-Employee Director Compensation

Director (a)

  Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
  All Other
Compensation (b)
  Total
   $  $  $

Percy N. Barnevik

  0  2,882  2,882

Erskine B. Bowles

  1  10,250  10,251

John H. Bryan

  1  32,586  32,587

Armando M. Codina

  1  8,004  8,005

Erroll B. Davis, Jr.

  1  7,880  7,881

George M.C. Fisher

  1  25,616  25,617

E. Neville Isdell

  1  4,316  4,317

Karen Katen

  1  4,724  4,725

Kent Kresa

  1  8,021  8,022

Philip A. Laskawy

  1  7,727  7,728

Kathryn V. Marinello

  1  7,650  7,651

Eckhard Pfeiffer

  1  19,585  19,586

(a)Mr. Barnevik resigned from the Old GM Board effective February 3, 2009. The other directors resigned from the Old GM Board in early July 2009, either before or immediately after the closing of the 363 Sale.

(b)“All Other Compensation” is comprised of interest paid on deferred cash-based accounts; incremental costs for the use of company vehicles and reimbursement of associated taxes until August 1, 2009; and the costs associated with personal accident and liability insurances.

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All Other Compensation

Totals for amounts reported as “All Other Compensation” in the preceding “2009 Old GM Non-Employee Director Compensation” table are described below:

Director

  Aggregate
Earnings on
Deferred
Compensation
  Company
Vehicle (a)
  Tax
Reimbursement (b)
  Other (c)  Total
   ($)  ($)  ($)  ($)  ($)

Percy N. Barnevik

  0  1,905  532  445  2,882

Erskine B. Bowles (e)

  0  6,984  2,771  495  10,250

John H. Bryan (d)(e)

  23,112  5,714  3,690  70  32,586

Armando M. Codina (e)

  0  4,444  3,065  495  8,004

Erroll B. Davis, Jr.

  744  3,810  3,035  291  7,880

George M.C. Fisher (d)(e)

  19,574  3,175  2,372  495  25,616

E. Neville Isdell

  0  3,810  436  70  4,316

Karen Katen (e)

  0  2,540  1,689  495  4,724

Kent Kresa

  604  3,810  3,316  291  8,021

Philip A. Laskawy

  0  3,810  3,626  291  7,727

Kathryn V. Marinello

  0  3,810  3,549  291  7,650

Eckhard Pfeiffer (d)(e)

  7,056  6,984  5,050  495  19,585

(a)Includes incremental costs for company vehicles which are calculated based on the average monthly cost of providing vehicles to all directors, including lost sales opportunity and incentive costs, if any; insurance claims, if any; licensing and registration fees; and use taxes.

(b)Directors were charged with imputed income based on the lease value of the vehicle driven and reimbursed for associated taxes until August 1, 2009.

(c)Reflects cost of premiums for providing personal accident and personal umbrella liability insurance. If a director elected to receive coverage, the taxes related to the imputed income are the responsibility of the director.

(d)We administered the Old GM Director Compensation Plan after July 9, 2009. Amounts shown under “Aggregate Earnings on Deferred Compensation” for Mr. Bryan, Mr. Fisher and Mr. Pfeiffer include interest credited to their deferred cash-based accounts in 2009 including the period subsequent to July 9, 2009.

(e)Following their resignation from the Old GM Board, Mr. Bowles, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Codina, Mr. Fisher, Ms. Katen and Mr. Pfeiffer were requested to turn in their company vehicles as soon as practicable since they did not join our Board. We paid for the costs related to providing company vehicles during the transition period which followed the closing of the 363 Sale in addition to costs related to selling company vehicles to certain former directors. Directors were charged imputed income for use of these vehicles and were responsible for associated taxes beginning August 1, 2009

General Motors Board of Directors

Following the recommendation of the Governance Committee, our Board determined that effective July 10, 2009, each member of the Board who is not an employee would be paid, in cash, an annual retainer of $200,000 for service on the Board and, if applicable, one or more of the following annual retainers: (i) $10,000 for service as Chair of any Board committee; (ii) $20,000 for service on the Audit Committee; and (iii) $150,000 for service as the Chairman of the Board. In addition, until August 1, 2009, the members of the Board could be reimbursed for taxes related to income imputed to them for the use of company cars provided to non-employee directors.

At Mr. Bonderman’s request, his annual retainer of $200,000 for service on the Board was reduced to one dollar.

On March 2, 2010, the Governance Committee approved an additional annual retainer of $10,000 for service as Lead Director, consistent with the annual retainer paid to the Chair of any Board committee.

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The fees for a director who joins or leaves our Board or assumes additional responsibilities during the fiscal year are pro rated for his or her period of service. The fees listed in the table below reflect any pro-rata adjustments that occurred in 2009.

2009 General Motors Non-Employee Director Compensation

Director

  Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash (a)
  All Other
Compensation (b)
  Total
   $  $  $

Daniel F. Akerson (d)

  91,667  1,444  93,111

David Bonderman (d)

  1  1,095  1,096

Erroll B. Davis, Jr. (c)

  108,333  3,337  111,670

Stephen J. Girsky (c)

  100,000  76,792  176,792

E. Neville Isdell (c)

  104,167  2,286  106,453

Robert D. Krebs (d)

  83,333  1,095  84,428

Kent Kresa (c)

  112,500  3,242  115,742

Philip A. Laskawy (c)

  112,500  2,815  115,315

Kathryn V. Marinello (c)

  100,000  2,958  102,958

Patricia A. Russo (d)

  87,500  1,095  88,595

Carol M. Stephenson (d)

  83,333  1,820  85,153

(a)Includes annual retainer fees, Chair and Audit Committee fees. Fees for excess meetings and special services were eliminated effective July 10, 2009.

(b)“All Other Compensation” includes among other items incremental costs for the use of company vehicles and reimbursement of associated taxes until August 1, 2009; and the costs associated with personal accident and liability insurances.

(c)Following their resignations from the Old GM Board, Mr. Davis, Mr. Isdell, Mr. Kresa, Mr. Laskawy, and Ms. Marinello joined our Board on July 10, 2009. Mr. Girsky and Mr. Whitacre also joined our Board on the same day. (Mr. Whitacre’s compensation as a director is reflected in the Summary Compensation Table.)

(d)Mr. Akerson, Mr. Bonderman, Mr. Krebs, Ms. Russo and Ms. Stephenson joined the Board on July 24, 2009.

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All Other Compensation

Totals for amounts reported as “All Other Compensation” in the preceding “2009 General Motors Non-Employee Director Compensation” table are described below:

Director

  Aggregate
Earnings on
Deferred
Compensation
  Company
Vehicle (a)
  Tax
Reimbursement (b)
  Other (c)  Total
   ($)  ($)  ($)  ($)  ($)

Daniel F. Akerson

  0  1,394  0  50  1,444

David Bonderman

  0  1,045  0  50  1,095

Erroll B. Davis, Jr.(e)

  650  2,091  342  254  3,337

Stephen J. Girsky (d)

  0  1,742  0  75,050  76,792

E. Neville Isdell

  0  2,091  145  50  2,286

Robert D. Krebs.

  0  1,045  0  50  1,095

Kent Kresa (e)

  523  2,091  374  254  3,242

Philip A. Laskawy

  0  2,091  470  254  2,815

Kathryn V. Marinello

  0  2,091  613  254  2,958

Patricia A. Russo

  0  1,045  0  50  1,095

Carol M. Stephenson

  0  1,742  28  50  1,820

(a)Includes incremental costs for company vehicles which are calculated based on the average monthly cost of providing vehicles to all directors, including lost sales opportunity and incentive costs, if any; insurance claims, if any; licensing and registration fees; and use taxes.

(b)Directors are charged with imputed income based on the lease value of the vehicle driven and were reimbursed for associated taxes until August 1, 2009.

(c)Reflects cost of premiums for providing personal accident and personal umbrella liability insurance. If a director elects to receive coverage, the taxes related to the imputed income are the responsibility of the director. Effective January 1, 2010, we no longer pay for the cost of providing personal umbrella liability insurance.

(d)“Other” amount for Mr. Girsky reflects additional compensation received in the form of salary stock for his services as Senior Advisor to the Office of the Chairman in December 2009. See “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” under “Certain Relationships.”

(e)We assumed the Old GM Director Compensation Plan and it remains in place with respect to past deferrals of compensation to Old GM directors who are members of our Board.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

No executive officer of GM served on any board of directors or compensation committee of any other company for which any of our directors served as an executive officer at any time during fiscal year 2009.

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Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The following table gives information about each entity known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock as of March 15, 2010.

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

  Number of
Shares
   Percent of
Common Stock (3)

The United States Department of the Treasury

1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20220

  304,131,356    60.83%

Canada GEN Investment Corporation (Formerly 7176384 Canada Inc.)

1235 Bay Street, Suite 400

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5R 3K4

  58,368,644    11.67%

UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust

P.O. Box 14309

Detroit, Michigan 48214

  102,651,515(1)   19.93%

Motors Liquidation Company

300 Renaissance Center Detroit, Michigan 48265-3000

  140,909,090(2)   23.85%

All Directors and Executive Officers of General Motors Company

300 Renaissance Center

Detroit, Michigan 48265-3000

  0    0%

(1)Includes 15,151,515 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of a warrant we issued to the New VEBA. In connection with the closing of the 363 Sale, we issued a warrant to the New VEBA to acquire 15,151,515 newly issued shares of our common stock, exercisable at any time prior to December 31, 2015, with an exercise price of $126.92 per share. The number of shares of our common stock underlying the warrant and the per share exercise price are subject to adjustment as a result of certain events, including stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends.

(2)Includes 90,909,090 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants we issued to MLC. On July 10, 2009, in connection with the closing of the 363 Sale, we issued two warrants to MLC, one to acquire 45,454,545 newly issued shares of our common stock, exercisable at any time prior to the seventh anniversary of issuance, with an exercise price of $30.00 per share and the other to acquire 45,454,545 newly issued shares of our common stock, exercisable at any time prior to the tenth anniversary of issuance, with an exercise price of $55.00 per share. The number of shares of our common stock underlying each of the warrants and the per share exercise price thereof are subject to adjustment as a result of certain events, including stock splits, reverse stock splits and stock dividends.

(3)These percentages reflect the maximum potential percentage ownership of our common stock for each beneficial owner. As such, the percentage ownership of the UST and Canada GEN Investment Corporation are calculated based on a total of 500,000,000 shares outstanding. The percentage ownership of the New VEBA is calculated based on a potential total of 515,151,515 shares outstanding (which, in addition to the 500,000,000 shares currently outstanding, includes the 15,151,515 shares of common stock that would be issued to the New VEBA if it exercised its warrant, as described in footnote (1) above). The percentage ownership of MLC is calculated based on a potential total of 590,909,090 shares outstanding (which, in addition to the 500,000,000 shares currently outstanding, includes the 90,909,090 shares of common stock that would be issued to MLC if it exercised its warrants, as described in footnote (2) above).

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Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Certain Relationships

We have adopted written policies and procedures for reviewing and approving transactions we enter into with our related persons, including directors, executive officers, and holders of at least 5% of our outstanding common stock, and their immediate family members or affiliates. Our Legal Staff is primarily responsible for developing and implementing a process to obtain information from our directors and executive officers to identify possible related person transactions and to determine based on the facts and circumstances whether such a transaction involves a direct or indirect material interest of us or our related persons. We disclose transactions that are determined to be directly or indirectly material to us or a related person as required by SEC rules. In addition, the Governance Committee is responsible for annually reviewing the independence of each director and the appropriateness of any potential related person transactions and related issues.

Douglas L. Henderson, brother of former President and Chief Executive Officer Frederick A. Henderson, is employed by General Motors LLC. In addition, Juli A. Stephens, sister-in-law of Vice Chairman Thomas G. Stephens, and George T. Stephens, Mr. Stephens’ brother, are employed by General Motors LLC. Mr. Douglas Henderson, Ms. Juli Stephens, and Mr. George Stephens each make less than $155,000 per year, and receive salary and benefits comparable to those provided to other GM employees in similar positions.

David Bonderman is a founding partner of TPG, a private investment firm, whose affiliate invests in auto dealerships in Asia representing various vehicle manufacturers. These investments include dealerships in China that sell Chevrolet and Buick brand vehicles under a distribution agreement with Shanghai GM. Under the terms of Shanghai GM’s joint venture agreement, we do not control Shanghai GM’s distribution activities.

In 2009, while serving as President of S.J. Girsky & Co. (SJG), Stephen J. Girsky received advisory fees of $400,000 and expense reimbursement of about $50,000 from MLC for consulting services related to strategic alternatives for Saturn. The Saturn engagement began in early 2009 and was completed before Mr. Girsky was named to our Board. Under the agreement assumed as part of the 363 Sale, we were required to pay SJG a fee of $1 million. From December 2009 to February 2010, Mr. Girsky served as Senior Advisor to the Office of the Chairman, for which he received salary stock grants valued at $225,000 pursuant to our Salary Stock Plan and reimbursement of his living expenses in Detroit and travel expenses to and from Detroit.

Our Related Party Transactions Policy is available on our Web site at http://investor.gm.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

Director Independence

Pursuant to our Bylaws and the Stockholders Agreement, at least two-thirds of our directors must be independent within the meaning of Rule 303A.02 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, as determined by our Board of Directors.

The Governance Committee assesses the independence of each director and makes recommendations to the Board as to his or her independence both by using the quantitative criteria in the Board’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and by determining whether he or she is free from any qualitative relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment.

Section 2.10 of our Bylaws incorporates, by reference, the independence criteria of the SEC and NYSE; and the Board’s Corporate Governance Guidelines set forth our standards for director independence, which are based on all the SEC and NYSE requirements. The Board’s Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that an independent director must satisfy all of the following criteria:

During the past three years, we have not employed the director, and have not employed (except in a non-executive capacity) any of his or her immediate family members.

During any twelve-month period within the last three years, the director has not received more than $120,000 in direct compensation from us other than director fees or other forms of deferred compensation. No immediate family members of the director have received any compensation other than for employment in a non-executive capacity.

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The director or an immediate family member is not a current partner of a firm that is our internal or external auditor; the director is not an employee of such a firm; the director does not have an immediate family member who is a current employee of such a firm and personally works on our audit; or the director or an immediate family member was not within the last three years a partner or employee of such a firm and personally worked on our audit within that time.

During the past three years, neither the director nor any of his or her immediate family members has been part of an “interlocking directorate” in which one of our executive officers serves on the compensation committee (or its equivalent) of another company that employs the director.

During the past three years, neither the director nor any of his or her immediate family members has been employed (except in a non-executive capacity) by one of our significant suppliers or customers or any affiliate of such supplier or customer. For the purposes of this standard, a supplier or customer is considered significant if its sales to, or purchases from, us represent the greater of $1 million or 2% of our or the supplier’s or customer’s consolidated gross revenues.

In addition to satisfying all of the foregoing requirements, a director is not considered independent if he or she has, in the judgment of the Board, any other “material” relationship with the Company, other than serving as a director that would interfere with the exercise of his or her independent judgment.

Consistent with the standards described above, the Board has reviewed all relationships between the Company and the members of the Board, considering quantitative and qualitative criteria, and affirmatively has determined that, other than Mr. Whitacre and Mr. Girsky, all of the directors are independent according to the definition in the Board’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, which is based on the standards of the SEC and NYSE.

Our Bylaws and Corporate Governance Guidelines are available on our Web site at http://investor.gm.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

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Item 14.Principal Accounting FeesItems10,11, 12, 13, and Services14

OurInformation required by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and Old GM’s Audit Committees retained Deloitte & Touche LLP to audit the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness14) of internal controls, asthis Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2011 Annual Meeting of December 31, 2009 and for the periods January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009. We and Old GM also retained Deloitte & Touche LLP and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Deloitte”), as well as other accounting and consulting firms, to provide various other services in the periods January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

The services performed by Deloitte in the periods January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 were pre-approved in accordance with the pre-approval policy and procedures adopted by Old GM’s Audit Committee at its October 7, 2003 meeting and adopted by our Audit Committee at its September 8, 2009 meeting. This policy requires that during its first meeting of the calendar year, the Audit CommitteeStockholders, which will be presented, for consideration, a description of the audit-related, tax, and other services expected to be performed by Deloitte. Any requests for such services in excess of $1 million not contemplated and approved during the first meeting must thereafter be submitted to the Audit Committee (or the Chair of the Audit Committee in an urgent case) for specific pre-approval. Requests for services less than $1 million individually must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee Chair and reported to the full Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The independent auditors selected for the following year present the proposed annual audit services and their related fees to the Audit Committee, generally in May, for approval on an audit-year basis.

Our and Old GM’s Audit Committees determined that all services provided by Deloitte in the periods January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 were compatible with maintaining the independence of the principal accountants.

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The following table summarizes Deloitte fees billed or expected to be billed in connection with our and Old GM’s 2009 combined audit and other services. For comparison purposes, actual billings for Old GM’s 2008 audit and other services are also displayed (dollars in millions):

   Services Billed
   2009  2008

Annual audit services

  $52  $38

Audit-related services

   10   11

Tax services

   8   4
        

Subtotal

   70   53
        

All other services

   1   1
        

Total

  $71  $54
        

Audit Fees: $52 million for the audit of our and Old GM’s annual consolidated financial statements, including reviews of the interim financial statements contained in our and Old GM’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and preparation of statutory reports. In addition, included in this category are fees for services that generally only Deloitte reasonably can provide, for example, statutory audits, attestation services, consents, and assistance with and review of documents filed with the SEC.

Audit-Related Fees: $10 million for assuranceSecurities and related services that are traditionally performedExchange Commission, pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of the 2010 fiscal year, all of which information is hereby incorporated by reference in, and made part of, this Form 10-K, except the independent auditor. More specifically, these services include employee benefit plan audits, due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions, accounting consultations and audits in connection with proposed acquisitions, internal control consultations, attestation services that are notinformation required by statute or regulation,Item 10 with respect to our code of ethics in Item 10 above and consultation concerning financial accounting and reporting standards.

Tax Fees: $8 million includes fees for tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice. Tax compliance involves preparationdisclosure of original and amended tax returns and claims for refund, and tax payment-planning services. Tax planning and tax advice encompass a diverse rangeour executive officers, which is included in Item 1 of services, including assistance with tax audits and appeals, tax advice related to mergers and acquisitions and employee benefit plans, and requests for rulings or technical advice from taxing authorities.

All Other Fees: $1 million for services related to project management, process improvements, and assistance with information technology system projects for systems not associated with the financial statements.Part I of this report.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule

ITEM 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule

 

(a)1.     All Financial Statements and Supplemental Information

 

 2.Financial Statement Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

 3.Exhibits

 

(b)Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Name

   
3.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of General Motors Company as amended,dated December 7, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed December 13, 2010Incorporated by Reference
  3.2Bylaws of General Motors Company, dated December 7, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009December 13, 2010  Incorporated by Reference
3.2General Motors Company Amended and Restated Bylaws dated March 2, 2010Filed Herewith
4.1  Certificate of Designations of Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of General Motors Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
  4.2Certificate of Designations of 4.75% Series B Mandatory Convertible Junior Preferred Stock of General Motors Company  Incorporated by Reference
10.1†  Second Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement among General Motors Company, as Borrower, the Guarantors, and the United States Department of the Treasury, as Lender, dated August 12, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K8-K/A of General Motors Company filed November 16, 20092010  Incorporated by Reference
10.2†  Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement among General Motors LLC, General Motors Holdings LLC, General Motors Company and the United States Department of the Treasury, as Lender, dated as of October 19, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K8-K/A of General Motors Company filed November 16, 20092010  Incorporated by Reference
10.3†10.3  Letter Agreement regarding the Second Amended and Restated Secured NoteCredit Agreement among General Motors Company,Holdings LLC, as Issuer,Borrower, the Guarantors, and UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust,the United States Department of the Treasury, as Noteholder,Lender, dated August 14, 2009 (refer also to Exhibit 10.1 which includes Schedule 3.25 referenced herein),September 22, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.210.41 to Amendment No. 1 to the Current ReportRegistration Statement on Form 8-KS-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009September 23, 2010  Incorporated by Reference
10.4†  Assignment and AssumptionCredit Agreement, and Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Secured Note Agreementdated as of October 27, 2010, among General Motors LLC,the General Motors Holdings LLC, General Motors Companythe lenders party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust,Bank of America, N.A., as Noteholder, dated as of October 19, 2009,syndication agent, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.410.3 to Amendment No. 5 to the Current ReportRegistration Statement on Form 8-KS-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed November 16, 20093, 2010  Incorporated by Reference
10.5†  Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among General Motors of Canada Limited, as Borrower, and the other loan parties and Export Development of Canada, as Lender, dated July 10, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.810.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K8-K/A of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009November 16, 2010  Incorporated by Reference

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Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.6  Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among General Motors of Canada Limited, as Borrower, and the other loan parties and Export Development of Canada, as Lender, dated October 15, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed October 23, 2009  Incorporated by Reference

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Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.7  Settlement Agreement dated as of September 10, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed September 17, 2009  Incorporated by Reference
10.8  Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009 between General Motors Company (formerly known as(fka General Motors Holding Company), General Motors LLC (formerly known as(fka General Motors Company) and Motors Liquidation Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009  Incorporated by Reference
10.9  Stockholders Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009 between General Motors Company, the United States Department of the Treasury, Canada GEN Investment Corporation (formerly known as(fka 7176384 Canada Inc.) and, the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, and, for limited purposes, General Motors LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009  Incorporated by Reference
10.10Equity Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009, between General Motors Company, the United States Department of Treasury, Canada GEN Investment Corporation (fka 7176384 Canada Inc.), the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, Motors Liquidation Company, and, for limited purposes, General Motors LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed October 21, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.11Letter Agreement regarding Equity Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 21, 2010, among General Motors Company, the United States Department of Treasury, Canada GEN Investment Corporation, the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust and Motors Liquidation Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to Amendment No. 5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed November 3, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.12  Master Disposition Agreement among Delphi Corporation, GM Components Holdings, LLC, General Motors Company, Motors Liquidation Company (fka General Motors Corporation), DIP Holdco 3, LLC, and the other sellers and other buyers party thereto dated July 26, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009  Incorporated by Reference
10.1110.13  Investment Commitment Agreement by and among Silver Point Capital Fund, LP, Silver Point Capital Offshore Fund, Ltd., Elliott Associates, LP, DIP Holdco 3, LLC, and General Motors Company dated July 26, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009  Incorporated by Reference
10.1210.14Amended and Restated Global Settlement Agreement Between Delphi Corporation and General Motors Corporation, Dated September 12, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 10, 2008Incorporated by Reference

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Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.15  UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement, dated July 10, 2009, between General Motors Company and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the UAW), with the UAW also entering into the agreement as the authorized representative of certain persons receiving retiree benefits pursuant to collectively bargained plans, programs and/or agreement between General Motors Company and the UAW,Filed Herewith
10.13Amended and Restated Global Settlement Agreement Between Delphi Corporation and General Motors Corporation, Dated September 12, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(b)10.12 to the QuarterlyAnnual Report on Form 10-Q10-K of General Motors Liquidation Company filed November 10, 2008April 7, 2010  Incorporated by Reference
10.1410.16  Form of Compensation Statement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010  Filed Herewith
10.15Employment Agreement for Kenneth W. ColeFiled Herewith
10.16Consulting Agreement for Frederick A. HendersonFiled HerewithIncorporated by Reference
10.17Summary of Employment Arrangement between General Motors Company and Daniel F. Akerson, incorporated herein by reference to Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed September 10, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.18Employment Agreement for Christopher P. Liddell, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of General Motors Company filed May 17, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.19  Summary of Consulting Arrangement between General Motors Company and Stephen J. Girsky, incorporated herein by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed January 15, 2010.2010  Incorporated by Reference
10.1810.20Summary of Employment Arrangement between General Motors Company and Stephen J. Girsky, incorporated herein by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed March 5, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.21Summary of Employment Arrangement between General Motors Company and Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., incorporated herein by reference to Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed February 19, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.22Summary of Fee Arrangement between General Motors Company and Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., incorporated herein by reference to Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed September 10, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.23General Motors Executive Retirement Plan, as amended August 2, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed October 14, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.24  General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended December 22, 2010  Filed Herewith
10.1910.25  General Motors Company Salary Stock Plan, as amended October 5, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed October 14, 2010  Filed HerewithIncorporated by Reference
10.2010.26General Motors Company Short Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed October 14, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.27  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant made to top 25 highly compensated employees under General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended March 1, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010  Filed HerewithIncorporated by Reference

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Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Name

   
10.2110.28  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant (Cash Settlement) made to top 25 highly compensated employees under General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended March 1, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010  Filed HerewithIncorporated by Reference
10.2210.29  Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant made to certain executive officers, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.a to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed May 8, 2008  Incorporated by Reference
10.2310.30Form of General Motors Company 2010 Equity Grant Award AgreementFiled Herewith
10.31Form of General Motors Company March 15, 2010 Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement, as amended December 31, 2010Filed Herewith
10.32  General Motors Company Vehicle Operations — Senior Management Vehicle Program (SMVP) Supplement, revised December 15, 2005, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed March 28, 2006  Incorporated by Reference
10.24†10.33†  Amended and Restated United States Consumer Financing Services Agreement between GMAC LLC and General Motors Corporation dated May 22, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K8-K/A of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009November 16, 2010  Incorporated by Reference
10.25†10.34†  Amended and Restated Master Services Agreement between GMAC LLC and General Motors Corporation dated May 22, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K8-K/A of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009November 16, 2010  Incorporated by Reference
10.26General Motors Executive Retirement Plan, as amended August 4, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 10, 2008Incorporated by Reference
10.2710.35  Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2001, between General Motors Corporation and General Motors Acceptance Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed March 28, 2006  Incorporated by Reference
10.2810.36  United States Consumer Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2006, between General Motors Corporation and GMAC LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 30, 20082006  Incorporated by Reference
10.2910.37  Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $30 original ($10 after stock split) exercise price and a July 10, 2016 expiration date, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010  Filed HerewithIncorporated by Reference
10.3010.38  Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $55 original ($18.33 after stock split) exercise price and a July 10, 2019 expiration date, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010  Filed HerewithIncorporated by Reference

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10.31

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.39  Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $126.92 original ($42.31 after stock split) exercise price and a December 31, 2015 expiration date, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.40Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, between General Motors Corporation, Saturn LLC, Saturn Distribution Corporation, Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, Inc., and General Motors Company (fka NGMCO, Inc.), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed July 2, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.41First Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated June 30, 2009, between General Motors Corporation, Saturn LLC, Saturn Distribution Corporation, Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, Inc., and General Motors Company (fka NGMCO, Inc.), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed July 8, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.42Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated July 5, 2009, between General Motors Corporation, Saturn LLC, Saturn Distribution Corporation, Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, Inc., and General Motors Company (fka NGMCO, Inc.), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed July 8, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.43Letter Agreement regarding Series A Purchase, dated October 27, 2010, between General Motors Company and the United States Department of the Treasury, incorporated herein by reference to Item 10.42 to Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed September 28, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.44Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 13, 2011, by and among General Motors Company, Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Trust, and Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Salaried Employees Pension TrustFiled Herewith
10.45Stockholders Agreement, dated as of January 13, 2011, by and among General Motors Company, Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Trust, and Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Salaried Employees Pension Trust  Filed Herewith
12  Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the Year Ended December 31, 2010, the Periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and for the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006Filed Herewith
21Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2010Filed Herewith
24Power of Attorney for Directors of General Motors CompanyFiled Herewith
31.1Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive OfficerFiled Herewith
31.2Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial OfficerFiled Herewith
32.1Certification 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  Filed Herewith

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Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Name

   
32.2Certification 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 2002Filed Herewith
99.1Consolidated Financial Statements of Ally Financial Inc. (fka GMAC Inc.) and subsidiaries at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010Filed Herewith
99.2Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Executive Privileges and Compensation CertificateFiled Herewith

Certain confidential portions have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment, which has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

  3.1Restated Certificate of Incorporation of General Motors Company dated December 7, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed December 13, 2010Incorporated by Reference
  3.2Bylaws of General Motors Company, dated December 7, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed December 13, 2010Incorporated by Reference
  4.1Certificate of Designations of Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of General Motors Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
  4.2Certificate of Designations of 4.75% Series B Mandatory Convertible Junior Preferred Stock of General Motors CompanyIncorporated by Reference
10.1†Second Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement among General Motors Company, as Borrower, the Guarantors, and the United States Department of the Treasury, as Lender, dated August 12, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.2†Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement among General Motors LLC, General Motors Holdings LLC, General Motors Company and the United States Department of the Treasury, as Lender, dated as of October 19, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.3Letter Agreement regarding the Second Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement among General Motors Holdings LLC, as Borrower, the Guarantors, and the United States Department of the Treasury, as Lender, dated September 22, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed September 23, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.4†Credit Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2010, among the General Motors Holdings LLC, the lenders party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Amendment No. 5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed November 3, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.5†Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among General Motors of Canada Limited, as Borrower, and the other loan parties and Export Development Canada, as Lender, dated July 10, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.6Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among General Motors of Canada Limited, as Borrower, and the other loan parties and Export Development Canada, as Lender, dated October 15, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed October 23, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.7Settlement Agreement dated as of September 10, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed September 17, 2009Incorporated by Reference

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Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.8Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009 between General Motors Company (fka General Motors Holding Company), General Motors LLC (fka General Motors Company) and Motors Liquidation Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.9Stockholders Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009 between General Motors Company, the United States Department of the Treasury, Canada GEN Investment Corporation (fka 7176384 Canada Inc.), the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, and, for limited purposes, General Motors LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.10Equity Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009, between General Motors Company, the United States Department of Treasury, Canada GEN Investment Corporation (fka 7176384 Canada Inc.), the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, Motors Liquidation Company, and, for limited purposes, General Motors LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed October 21, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.11Letter Agreement regarding Equity Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 21, 2010, among General Motors Company, the United States Department of Treasury, Canada GEN Investment Corporation, the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust and Motors Liquidation Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to Amendment No. 5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed November 3, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.12Master Disposition Agreement among Delphi Corporation, GM Components Holdings, LLC, General Motors Company, Motors Liquidation Company (fka General Motors Corporation), DIP Holdco 3, LLC, and the other sellers and other buyers party thereto dated July 26, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.13Investment Commitment Agreement by and among Silver Point Capital Fund, LP, Silver Point Capital Offshore Fund, Ltd., Elliott Associates, LP, DIP Holdco 3, LLC, and General Motors Company dated July 26, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.14Amended and Restated Global Settlement Agreement Between Delphi Corporation and General Motors Corporation, Dated September 12, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 10, 2008Incorporated by Reference
10.15UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement, dated July 10, 2009, between General Motors Company and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the UAW), with the UAW also entering into the agreement as the authorized representative of certain persons receiving retiree benefits pursuant to collectively bargained plans, programs and/or agreement between General Motors Company and the UAW, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.16Form of Compensation Statement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference

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Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.17Summary of Employment Arrangement between General Motors Company and Daniel F. Akerson, incorporated herein by reference to Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed September 10, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.18Employment Agreement for Christopher P. Liddell, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of General Motors Company filed May 17, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.19Summary of Consulting Arrangement between General Motors Company and Stephen J. Girsky, incorporated herein by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed January 15, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.20Summary of Employment Arrangement between General Motors Company and Stephen J. Girsky, incorporated herein by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed March 5, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.21Summary of Employment Arrangement between General Motors Company and Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., incorporated herein by reference to Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed February 19, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.22Summary of Fee Arrangement between General Motors Company and Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., incorporated herein by reference to Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed September 10, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.23General Motors Executive Retirement Plan, as amended August 2, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed October 14, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.24General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended December 22, 2010Filed Herewith
10.25General Motors Company Salary Stock Plan, as amended October 5, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed October 14, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.26General Motors Company Short Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed October 14, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.27Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant made to top 25 highly compensated employees under General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended March 1, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.28Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant (Cash Settlement) made to top 25 highly compensated employees under General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended March 1, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.29Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant made to certain executive officers, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.a to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed May 8, 2008Incorporated by Reference
10.30Form of General Motors Company 2010 Equity Grant Award AgreementFiled Herewith
10.31Form of General Motors Company March 15, 2010 Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement, as amended December 31, 2010Filed Herewith

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.32General Motors Company Vehicle Operations — Senior Management Vehicle Program (SMVP) Supplement, revised December 15, 2005, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed March 28, 2006Incorporated by Reference
10.33†Amended and Restated United States Consumer Financing Services Agreement between GMAC LLC and General Motors Corporation dated May 22, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.34†Amended and Restated Master Services Agreement between GMAC LLC and General Motors Corporation dated May 22, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.35Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2001, between General Motors Corporation and General Motors Acceptance Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed March 28, 2006Incorporated by Reference
10.36United States Consumer Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2006, between General Motors Corporation and GMAC LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 30, 2006Incorporated by Reference
10.37Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $30 original ($10 after stock split) exercise price and a July 10, 2016 expiration date, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.38Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $55 original ($18.33 after stock split) exercise price and a July 10, 2019 expiration date, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.39Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $126.92 original ($42.31 after stock split) exercise price and a December 31, 2015 expiration date, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Motors Company filed April 7, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.40Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, between General Motors Corporation, Saturn LLC, Saturn Distribution Corporation, Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, Inc., and General Motors Company (fka NGMCO, Inc.), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed July 2, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.41First Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated June 30, 2009, between General Motors Corporation, Saturn LLC, Saturn Distribution Corporation, Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, Inc., and General Motors Company (fka NGMCO, Inc.), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed July 8, 2009Incorporated by Reference

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.42Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated July 5, 2009, between General Motors Corporation, Saturn LLC, Saturn Distribution Corporation, Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, Inc., and General Motors Company (fka NGMCO, Inc.), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed July 8, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.43Letter Agreement regarding Series A Purchase, dated October 27, 2010, between General Motors Company and the United States Department of the Treasury, incorporated herein by reference to Item 10.42 to Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168919) of General Motors Company filed September 28, 2010Incorporated by Reference
10.44Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 13, 2011, by and among General Motors Company, Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Trust, and Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Salaried Employees Pension TrustFiled Herewith
10.45Stockholders Agreement, dated as of January 13, 2011, by and among General Motors Company, Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Trust, and Evercore Trust Company, N.A., as trustee of the General Motors Special Salaried Employees Pension TrustFiled Herewith
12Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the Year Ended December 31, 2010, the Periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and for the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006Filed Herewith
21  Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 20092010  Filed Herewith
24  Power of Attorney for Directors of General Motors CorporationCompany  Filed Herewith
31.1  Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer  Filed Herewith
31.2  Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer  Filed Herewith
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  Filed Herewith
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  Filed Herewith
9999.1  Consolidated Financial Statements of Ally Financial Inc. (fka GMAC Inc.) and subsidiaries at December 31, 20092010 and 20082009 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009Filed Herewith

Certain confidential portions have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment, which has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

  3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of General Motors Company, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
  3.2General Motors Company Amended and Restated Bylaws dated March 2, 2010  Filed Herewith
  4.199.2  Certificate of Designations of Series A Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of General Motors Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.1†Second Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement among General Motors Company, as Borrower, the Guarantors, and the United States Department of the Treasury, as Lender, dated August 12, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.2†Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Secured Credit Agreement among General Motors LLC, General Motors Holdings LLC, General Motors Company and the United States Department of the Treasury, as Lender, dated as of October 19, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.3†Amended and Restated Secured Note Agreement among General Motors Company, as Issuer, the Guarantors and UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, as Noteholder, dated August 14, 2009 (refer also to Exhibit 10.1 which includes Schedule 3.25 referenced herein), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.4†Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Secured Note Agreement among General Motors LLC, General Motors Holdings LLC, General Motors Company and UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, as Noteholder, dated as of October 19, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.5†Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among General Motors of Canada Limited, as Borrower, and the other loan parties and Export Development of Canada, as Lender, dated July 10, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.6Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement by and among General Motors of Canada Limited, as Borrower, and the other loan parties and Export Development of Canada, as Lender, dated October 15, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed October 23, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.7Settlement Agreement dated as of September 10, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed September 17, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.8Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009 between General Motors Company (formerly known as General Motors Holding Company), General Motors LLC (formerly known as General Motors Company) and Motors Liquidation Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.9Stockholders Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2009 between General Motors Company, the United States Department of the Treasury, Canada GEN Investment Corporation (formerly known as 7176384 Canada Inc.) and the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed November 16, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.10Master Disposition Agreement among Delphi Corporation, GM Components Holdings, LLC, General Motors Company, Motors Liquidation Company (fka General Motors Corporation), DIP Holdco 3, LLC, and the other sellers and other buyers party thereto dated July 26, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.11Investment Commitment Agreement by and among Silver Point Capital Fund, LP, Silver Point Capital Offshore Fund, Ltd., Elliott Associates, LP, DIP Holdco 3, LLC, and General Motors Company dated July 26, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.12UAW Retiree Settlement Agreement, dated July 10, 2009, between General Motors Company and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the UAW), with the UAW also entering into the agreement as the authorized representative of certain persons receiving retiree benefits pursuant to collectively bargained plans, programs and/or agreement between General Motors Company and the UAWFiled Herewith
10.13Amended and Restated Global Settlement Agreement Between Delphi Corporation and General Motors Corporation, Dated September 12, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 10, 2008Incorporated by Reference
10.14Form of Compensation StatementFiled Herewith
10.15Employment Agreement for Kenneth W. ColeFiled Herewith
10.16Consulting Agreement for Frederick A. HendersonFiled Herewith
10.17Summary of Consulting Arrangement between General Motors Company and Stephen J. Girsky, incorporated herein by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed January 15, 2010.Incorporated by Reference
10.18General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive PlanFiled Herewith
10.19General Motors Company Salary Stock PlanFiled Herewith
10.20Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant made to top 25 highly compensated employees under General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended March 1, 2010Filed Herewith
10.21Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant (Cash Settlement) made to top 25 highly compensated employees under General Motors Company 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended March 1, 2010Filed Herewith
10.22Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant made to certain executive officers incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.a to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed May 8, 2008Incorporated by Reference
10.23General Motors Company Vehicle Operations — Senior Management Vehicle Program (SMVP) Supplement, revised December 15, 2005, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed March 28, 2006Incorporated by Reference

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Name

10.24†Amended and Restated United States Consumer Financing Services Agreement between GMAC LLC and General Motors Corporation dated May 22, 2009 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.25†Amended and Restated Master Services Agreement between GMAC LLC and General Motors Corporation dated May 22, 2009 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of General Motors Company filed August 7, 2009Incorporated by Reference
10.26General Motors Executive Retirement Plan, as amended August 4, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 10, 2008Incorporated by Reference
10.27Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2001, between General Motors Corporation and General Motors Acceptance Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed March 28, 2006Incorporated by Reference
10.28Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2006, between General Motors Corporation and GMAC LLC, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Motors Liquidation Company filed November 30, 2008Incorporated by Reference
10.29Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $30 original exercise price and a July 10, 2016 expiration dateFiled Herewith
10.30Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $55 original exercise price and a July 10, 2019 expiration dateFiled Herewith
10.31Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2009, between General Motors Company and U.S. Bank National Association, including Form of Warrant Certificate attached as Exhibit D thereto, relating to warrants with a $126.92 original exercise price and a December 31, 2015 expiration dateFiled Herewith
12Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the Periods July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009 and for the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005Filed Herewith
21Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2009Filed Herewith
24Power of Attorney for Directors of General Motors CorporationFiled Herewith
31.1Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive OfficerFiled Herewith
31.2Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial OfficerFiled Herewith
32.1Certification of the ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed Herewith
32.2Certification of the Chiefand Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Filed Herewith
99Consolidated Financial Statements of GMACExecutive Privileges and subsidiaries at December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009Compensation Certificate  Filed Herewith

 

Certain confidential portions have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment, which has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

 ��GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  (Registrant)
Date: April 7, 2010March 1, 2011  By: 

/s/    EDWARD E. WHITACRE, JR.DANIEL F. AKERSON        

   Edward E. Whitacre, Jr.Daniel F. Akerson
   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on this 7th1st day of April 2010March 2011 by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated, including a majority of the directors.

 

        Signature        

  

        Title        

/s/    EDWARD E. WHITACRE, Jr.DANIEL F. AKERSON

(Edward E. Whitacre, Jr.)Daniel F. Akerson)

  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

/s/    CHRISTOPHER P. LIDDELL

(Christopher P. Liddell)

  Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

/s/    NICK S. CYPRUS

(Nick S. Cyprus)

  Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

/s/    DANIEL F. AKERSON

(Daniel F. Akerson)

Director

/s/    DAVID BONDERMAN

(David Bonderman)

  Director

/s/    ERROLL B. DAVIS, JR.

(Erroll B. Davis, Jr.)

  Director

/s/    STEPHEN J. GIRSKY

(Stephen J. Girsky)

  Director

/s/    E. NEVILLE ISDELL

(E. Neville Isdell)

  Director

/s/    ROBERT D. KREBS

(Robert D. Krebs)

  Director

/s/    KENT KRESA

(Kent Kresa)

Director

/s/    PHILIP A. LASKAWY

(Philip A. Laskawy)

  Director

        Signature        

        Title        

/s/    KATHRYN V. MARINELLO

(Kathryn V. Marinello)

  Director

/s/    PATRICIA F. RUSSO

(Patricia F. Russo)

  Director

/s/    CAROL M. STEPHENSON

(Carol M. Stephenson)

  Director

/s/    DR. CYNTHIA A. TELLES

(Dr. Cynthia A. Telles)

Director

CONFIDENTIAL

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(Dollars in millions)

 

Description

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
  Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
  Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts
  Deductions  Effect of
Application
of Fresh-
Start

Reporting
 Balance at
End of
Period
  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
   Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts
   Deductions   Effect of
Application
of Fresh-
Start

Reporting
 Balance at
End of
Period
 
Successor                      

For the year ended December 31, 2010

           

Allowances Deducted from Assets

           

Accounts and notes receivable (for doubtful receivables)

  $250     93          91        $252  

Other investments and miscellaneous assets (receivables and other)

  $7          14     14        $7  

For the period July 10, 2009 through December 31, 2009

                      

Allowances Deducted from Assets

                      

Accounts and notes receivable (for doubtful receivables)

  $  251    1     $250  $     251          1        $250  

Other investments and miscellaneous assets (receivables and other)

  $    7       $7  $          7             $7  
Predecessor                      

For the period January 1, 2009 through July 9, 2009

                      

Allowances Deducted from Assets

                      

Accounts and notes receivable (for doubtful receivables)

  $422  1,482  76  6  (1,974 $  $422     1,482     76     6     (1,974 $  

Other investments and miscellaneous assets (receivables and other)

  $43    3    (46 $  $43          3          (46 $  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2008

                      

Allowances Deducted from Assets

                      

Accounts and notes receivable (for doubtful receivables)

  $338  157    73     $422  $338     157          73        $422  

Other investments and miscellaneous assets (receivables and other)

  $14    29       $43  $14          29             $43  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2007

           

Allowances Deducted from Assets

           

Accounts and notes receivable (for doubtful receivables)

  $397    11  70     $338

Other investments and miscellaneous assets (receivables and other)

  $17      3     $14

 

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