UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549-1004
FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-143
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
STATE OF DELAWARE 38-0572515
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48243-7301
3044 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48202-3091
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (313) 556-5000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes X . No .
As of March 31, 1998, there were outstanding 668,384,434 shares of the
issuer's $1-2/3 par value common stock and 104,637,585 shares of Class H $0.10
par value common stock.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
Page No.
Part I - Financial Information (Unaudited)
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months
Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1998,
December 31, 1997 and March 31, 1997 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 12
Part II - Other Information (Unaudited)
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 25
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 26
Signature 26
Exhibit 99 Hughes Electronics Corporation Financial Statements
and Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 27
Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC information only)
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
(Dollars in Millions
Except Per Share Amounts)
Net sales and revenues
Manufactured products $36,560 $37,440
Financial services 3,161 3,197
Other income (Note 9) 1,850 1,604
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Total net sales and revenues 41,571 42,241
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Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and other operating charges,
exclusive of items listed below 30,357 31,110
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,742 3,591
Depreciation and amortization expenses 2,907 3,065
Interest expense 1,630 1,461
Other deductions (Note 9) 513 248
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Total costs and expenses 39,149 39,475
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Income before income taxes and minority interests 2,422 2,766
Income taxes 808 989
Minority interests (10) 19
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Net income 1,604 1,796
Dividends on preference stocks 16 20
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Earnings on common stocks $1,588 $1,776
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Basic earnings per share attributable to common stocks
(Note 8)
Earnings per share attributable to $1-2/3 par value $2.31 $2.30
Earnings per share attributable to Class H (prior to
its recapitalization on December 17, 1997) $- $0.59
Earnings per share attributable to Class H (subsequent to
its recapitalization on December 17, 1997) $0.13 $-
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stocks
(Note 8)
Earnings per share attributable to $1-2/3 par value $2.27 $2.28
Earnings per share attributable to Class H (prior to
its recapitalization on December 17, 1997) $- $0.59
Earnings per share attributable to Class H (subsequent
to its recapitalization on December 17, 1997) $0.13 $-
Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, March 31,
1998 Dec. 31, 1997
(Unaudited) 1997 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $11,498 $11,262 $10,061
Other marketable securities 10,216 11,722 10,387
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Total cash and marketable securities 21,714 22,984 20,448
Finance receivables - net 63,288 58,870 62,202
Accounts and notes receivable
(less allowances) 9,553 7,493 6,976
Inventories (less allowances) (Note 2) 12,923 12,102 12,851
Deferred income taxes 22,493 22,478 20,138
Equipment on operating leases (less
accumulated depreciation) 33,772 33,302 30,127
Property - net (Note 3) 35,240 34,567 37,004
Intangible assets - net 11,457 11,469 12,737
Other assets - net 25,593 25,623 23,576
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Total assets $236,033 $228,888 $226,059
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts payable (principally trade) $16,426 $15,782 $14,014
Notes and loans payable 98,262 93,027 88,111
Deferred income taxes 3,131 2,923 3,686
Postretirement benefits other than
pensions (Note 4) 41,532 41,168 43,607
Pensions 7,324 7,043 7,814
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 51,606 50,490 45,918
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Total liabilities 218,281 210,433 203,150
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Minority interests 740 727 104
General Motors - obligated mandatorily
redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trusts holding solely
junior subordinated debentures of
General Motors (Note 5)
Series D 79 79 -
Series G 143 143 -
Stockholders' equity
Preference stocks 1 1 1
Common stocks
$1-2/3 par value (Note 6; issued,
669,314,625; 693,456,394; and
729,805,298 shares) 1,116 1,156 1,216
Class H (issued, 101,108,669 shares) - - 10
Class H (issued, 104,769,861, and
103,885,803 shares) 10 10 -
Capital surplus (principally additional
paid-in capital) 13,786 15,369 17,689
Retained earnings 6,664 5,416 7,511
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Subtotal 21,577 21,952 26,427
Minimum pension liability adjustment (4,062) (4,062) (3,490)
Accumulated foreign currency translation
adjustments (1,264) (888) (475)
Net unrealized gains on securities 539 504 343
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,787) (4,446) (3,622)
Total stockholders' equity 16,790 17,506 22,805
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $236,033 $228,888 $226,059
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Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
(Dollars in Millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities $5,973 $4,097
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Cash flows from investing activities
Expenditures for property (2,327) (1,807)
Investments in other marketable securities
- acquisitions (5,758) (11,603)
Investments in other marketable securities
- liquidations 7,300 10,107
Finance receivables - acquisitions (41,800) (37,475)
Finance receivables - liquidations 32,544 26,848
Proceeds from sales of finance receivables 5,143 5,538
Operating leases - acquisitions (5,127) (5,527)
Operating leases - liquidations 3,493 4,124
Other (905) 512
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Net cash used in investing activities (7,437) (9,283)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in loans payable 1,526 2,484
Increase in long-term debt 6,428 4,207
Decrease in long-term debt (4,127) (3,329)
Proceeds from issuing common stocks 233 206
Repurchases of common stocks (1,911) (1,761)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (357) (422)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,792 1,385
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (92) (201)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 236 (4,002)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 11,262 14,063
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $11,498 $10,061
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Reference should be made to the notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Financial Statement Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of General Motors Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the
"Corporation") and domestic and foreign subsidiaries that are more than 50%
owned, principally General Motors Acceptance Corporation and Subsidiaries (GMAC)
and Hughes Electronics Corporation, prior to the December 17, 1997 restructuring
of the company (hereinafter referred to as "former Hughes") and subsequent to
the December 17, 1997 restructuring of the company (hereinafter referred to as
"Hughes") (collectively referred to as "General Motors" or "GM"). In the opinion
of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items),
which are necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results for
interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected
for any other interim period or for the full year. For further information,
refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
GM 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Certain amounts for 1997 were reclassified to conform with the 1998
classifications.
Note 2. Inventories
Inventories included the following (in millions):
March 31, Dec. 31, March 31,
1998 1997 1997
Productive material, work in process,
and supplies $7,637 $7,023 $7,896
Finished product, service parts, etc. 7,554 7,347 7,294
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Total inventories at FIFO 15,191 14,370 15,190
Less LIFO allowance 2,268 2,268 2,339
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Total inventories (less allowances) $12,923 $12,102 $12,851
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Note 3. Property - Net
Property - net included the following (in millions):
March 31, Dec. 31, March 31,
1998 1997 1997
Real estate, plants, and equipment $70,216 $69,680 $69,191
Less accumulated depreciation (42,166) (41,915) (41,037)
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Real estate, plants, and equipment - net 28,050 27,765 28,154
Special tools - net 7,190 6,802 8,850
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Total property - net $35,240 $34,567 $37,004
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Note 4. Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
GM has disclosed in the consolidated financial statements certain amounts
associated with estimated future postretirement benefits other than pensions and
characterized such amounts as "accumulated postretirement benefit obligations,"
"liabilities," or "obligations." Notwithstanding the recording of such amounts
and the use of these terms, GM does not admit or otherwise acknowledge that such
amounts or existing postretirement benefit plans of GM (other than pensions)
represent legally enforceable liabilities of GM.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)
Note 5. Preferred Securities of Subsidiary Trusts
General Motors - Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities of
Subsidiary Trusts
In July 1997, the General Motors Capital Trust D (Series D Trust) issued
approximately $79 million of its 8.67% Trust Originated Preferred Securitiessm
(TOPrSsm) Series D, (Series D Preferred Securities), in a one-for-one exchange
for 3,055,255 of the outstanding GM Series D 7.92% Depositary Shares, each
representing one-fourth of a share of GM Series D Preference Stock, $0.10 par
value per share. In addition, the General Motors Capital Trust G (Series G
Trust) issued approximately $143 million of its 9.87% TOPrS, Series G (Series G
Preferred Securities), in a one-for-one exchange for 5,064,489 of the
outstanding GM Series G 9.12% Depositary Shares, each representing one-fourth of
a share of GM Series G Preference Stock, $0.10 par value per share.
Concurrently with the exchanges and the related purchases by GM from the
Series D and Series G Trusts (Trusts) of the common securities of such Trusts,
which represent approximately 3 percent of the total assets of such Trusts, GM
issued to the wholly-owned Trusts, as the Series D Trust's sole assets its 8.67%
Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures, Series D, due July 1, 2012
and as the Series G Trust's sole assets, its 9.87% Junior Subordinated
Deferrable Interest Debentures, Series G, due July 1, 2012 (the "Series D
Debentures" and "Series G Debentures" or collectively the "Debentures"), having
aggregate principal amounts equal to the aggregate stated liquidation amounts of
the Series D and Series G Preferred Securities and the related common
securities, respectively ($79 million with respect to the Series D Debentures
and $131 million with respect to the Series G Debentures).
The Series D Debentures are redeemable, in whole or in part, at GM's option
on or after August 1, 1999, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
outstanding principal amount of the Series D Debentures plus accrued and unpaid
interest, or, under certain circumstances, prior to August 1, 1999, at a
redemption price equal to 105% of the outstanding principal of the Series D
Debentures from the Series D expiration date through July 31, 1998, declining
ratably on each August 1 thereafter to 100% on August 1, 1999, plus accrued and
unpaid interest. The Series D Preferred Securities will be redeemed upon the
maturity or earlier redemption of the Series D Debentures.
The Series G Debentures are redeemable, in whole or in part, at GM's option
on or after January 1, 2001, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
outstanding principal amount of the Series G Debentures plus accrued and unpaid
interest, or, under certain circumstances, prior to January 1, 2001, at a
redemption price equal to 114% of the outstanding principal of the Series G
Debentures from the Series G expiration date through December 31, 1997,
declining ratably on each January 1 thereafter to 100% on January 1, 2001, plus
accrued and unpaid interest. The Series G Preferred Securities will be redeemed
upon the maturity or earlier redemption of the Series G Debentures.
GM has guaranteed the payment in full to the holders of the Series D and
Series G Preferred Securities (collectively the "Preferred Securities") of all
distributions and other payments on the Preferred Securities to the extent not
paid by the Trusts only if and to the extent that the Trusts have assets
therefore, GM has made payments of interest or principal on the related
Debentures. These guarantees, when taken together with GM's obligations under
the Preferred Securities Guarantees, the Debentures, and the Indentures relating
thereto and the obligations under the Declaration of Trust of the Trusts,
including the obligations to pay certain costs and expenses of the Trusts,
constitute full and unconditional guarantees by GM of each Trust's obligations
under its Preferred Securities.
sm "Trust Originated Preferred Securities" and "TOPrS" are service trademarks of
Merrill Lynch & Co.
Note 6. Common Stock Repurchases
During the three months ended March 31, 1998, GM used $1.6 billion to acquire
approximately 24 million shares of $1-2/3 par value common stock, which
completed the second $2.5 billion stock repurchase program announced in August
1997 and represented approximately 8 percent of the $4 billion stock repurchase
program announced in February 1998. GM also used approximately $346 million to
repurchase shares of $1-2/3 par value common stock for certain employee benefit
plans during the three months ended March 31, 1998.
Note 7. Comprehensive Income
GM adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130,
Reporting Comprehensive Income, which established standards for reporting and
displaying comprehensive income and its components in an annual financial
statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial
statements. This statement also requires that an entity report a total for
comprehensive income in condensed financial statements of interim periods.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)
Note 7. Comprehensive Income (concluded)
GM's total comprehensive income was as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
Net income $1,604 $1,796
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (376) (362)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities 35 (80)
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Other comprehensive loss (341) (442)
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Total comprehensive income $1,263 $1,354
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Note 8. Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stocks
Earnings per share attributable to each class of GM common stock was
determined based on the attribution of earnings to each such class of common
stock for the period divided by the weighted-average number of common shares for
each such class outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share
attributable to each class of GM common stock considers the impact of potential
common shares, unless the inclusion of the potential common shares would have an
antidilutive effect.
The assumed exercise of stock options has no effect on Class H common stock
earnings per share, because to the extent that shares of Class H common stock
deemed to be outstanding would increase, such increased shares would also
increase the numerator of the fraction used to determine Available Separate
Consolidated Net Income (ASCNI).
The attribution of earnings to each class of common stock was as follows (in
millions):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
Earnings attributable to common stocks
Earnings attributable to $1-2/3 par value $1,574 $1,717
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Earnings attributable to Class H (prior to
its recapitalization on December 17, 1997) $ - $59
-- --
Earnings attributable to Class H (subsequent
to its recapitalization on December 17, 1997) $14 $ -
-- --
Earnings attributable to $1-2/3 par value common stock for the period
represent the earnings attributable to all GM common stocks for the period,
reduced by the ASCNI of former Hughes and Hughes for the respective period.
Earnings attributable to Class H common stock for the three months ended
March 31, 1998 represent the ASCNI of Hughes, excluding the effects of purchase
accounting adjustments arising at the time of the Corporation's acquisition of
HAC which remains after the spin-off of Hughes Defense, calculated for such
period and multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which was a number equal
to the weighted-average number of shares of Class H common stock outstanding
during the quarter (104 million) and the denominator of which was 400 million.
Earnings attributable to Class H common stock for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 represent the ASCNI of former Hughes. The ASCNI of former Hughes
was determined quarterly in amounts equal to the separate consolidated net
income of former Hughes for the respective quarter, excluding the effects of
purchase accounting adjustments arising at the time of the Corporation's
acquisition of HAC, calculated for such period and multiplied by a fraction, the
numerator of which was a number equal to the weighted-average number of shares
of Class H common stock outstanding during the quarter (100 million) and the
denominator of which was 400 million.
The denominator used in determining the ASCNI of former Hughes was adjusted
from time-to-time as deemed appropriate by GM's Board of Directors (GM Board) to
reflect subdivisions or combinations of the Class H common stock and to reflect
certain transfers of capital to or from former Hughes. The denominator used in
determining the ASCNI of Hughes may be adjusted from time-to-time as deemed
appropriate by the GM Board to reflect subdivisions or combinations of the Class
H common stock and to reflect certain transfers of capital to or from Hughes.
The GM Board's discretion to make such adjustments is limited by criteria set
forth in the Corporation's Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
Note 8. Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stocks (concluded)
The reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted earnings per
share computations for net income was as follows (in millions except per share
amounts):
Class H Common Stock - Class H Common Stock -
Prior to its recapitalization Subsequent to its recapitalization
$1-2/3 Par Value Common Stock on December 17,1997 On December 17, 1997
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Per Share Per Share Per Share
Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount
Three Months Ended March 31, 1998
Net income $1,590 $14
Less:Dividends on preference
stocks 16 -
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Basic EPS
Net income available to
common stockholders 1,574 682 $2.31 14 104 $0.13
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Effect of Dilutive Securities
Assumed exercise of
dilutive stock options - 11 - 5
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Diluted EPS
Adjusted net income
available to
common stockholders $1,574 693 $2.27 $14 109 $0.13
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Three Months Ended March 31, 1997
Net income $1,737 $59
Less:Dividends on preference
stocks 20 -
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Basic EPS
Net income available to
common stockholders 1,717 747 $2.30 59 100 $0.59
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Effect of Dilutive Securities
Assumed exercise of
dilutive stock options (2) 5 2 3
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Diluted EPS
Adjusted net income
available to
common stockholders $1,715 752 $2.28 $61 103 $0.59
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
(Unaudited)
Note 9. Other Income and Other Deductions
Other income and other deductions consisted of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
Other income
Nonfinancing interest $572 $466
Insurance premiums 369 255
Claims and commissions 134 121
Income from sales of receivables programs 107 128
Mortgage servicing and processing fees 182 171
Insurance capital and investment gains 148 137
Mortgage investment and other income 236 130
VW Settlement (1) - 88
Equity in net (losses) earnings of associates (5) 23
Other 107 85
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Total other income $1,850 $1,604
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Other deductions
Provision for financing losses $101 $130
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses 257 139
Other 155 (21)
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Total other deductions $513 $248
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(1) During 1997, an agreement with Volkswagen A.G. (VW) that settled a civil
lawsuit GM brought against VW resulted in a pre-tax gain of $88 million,
after deducting certain legal expenses ($55 million after-tax or $0.07 per
share of $1-2/3 par value common stock).
Note 10. Segment Reporting
GM adopted SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information, which establishes standards for reporting information about
operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected
information about operating segments in interim financial statements.
Operating Segments(a):
GM-NAO Delphi(b)GMIO GMAC Hughes(c) Other Total
For the Three Months Ended: (in millions)
March 31, 1998
Net sales and revenues from
external customers $25,085 $1,518 $7,935 $ - $1,285 $604 $36,427
Intersegment net sales
and revenues 804 6,105 215 - 6 (7,130) -
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Total net sales
and revenues $25,889 $7,623 $8,150 $ - $1,291 $(6,526) $36,427
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Net income (loss) (d) $826 $263 $160 $349 $54 $(48) $1,604
Segment assets (e) $67,946 $22,924 $24,537 $ - $12,461 $6,182 $134,050
March 31, 1997
Net sales and revenues from
external customers $24,659 $1,205 $8,199 $ - $2,766 $628 $37,457
Intersegment net sales
and revenues 200 5,459 84 - 1,362 (7,105) -
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Total net sales
and revenues $24,859 6,664 $8,283 $ - $4,128 $(6,477) $37,457
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Net income (loss) (d) $764 $180 $317 $372 $235 $(72) $1,796
Segment assets (e) $65,862 $21,508 $24,624 $ - $14,049 $9,969 $136,012
See notes on next page.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
Note 10: Segment Reporting (concluded)
(a)Calculated with financing and insurance operations on an equity basis, which
is the basis upon which such operations are evaluated.
(b)Includes Delco Electronics Corporation's assets as of March 31, 1998 and
operating results for the period ended March 31, 1998.
(c)Represents Hughes and former Hughes for the period ended March 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
(d)The amount reported for Hughes excludes amortization of GM purchase
accounting adjustments of approximately $5 million and $31 million, for
1998 and 1997, respectively, related to GM's acquisition of Hughes
Aircraft Company. Such amortization was allocated to
GM's Other segment which is consistent with the basis upon which the segments
are evaluated.
(e)The amount reported for Hughes excludes the unamortized GM purchase
accounting adjustments of approximately $442 million and $2,693 million, for
1998 and 1997, respectively, related to GM's acquisition of Hughes Aircraft
Company. These adjustments were allocated to GM's Other segment which is
consistent with the basis upon which the segments are evaluated.
Note 11. Contingent Matters
Hughes has maintained a suit against the U.S. Government since September 1973
regarding the Government's infringement and use of a Hughes patent (the
"Williams Patent") covering "Velocity Control and Orientation of a Spin
Stabilized Body," principally satellites. On April 7, 1998, the Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed its previous decision in the
Williams case and its award of $114 million in damages. The CAFC ruled
that the conclusions reached in the Williams case were consistent with
the U.S. Supreme Court's findings in the Warner-Jenkinson case. On or
before May 24, 1998 the U.S. Government may petition the CAFC for a
rehearing. Hughes is unable to estimate the duration of any appeal effort
on behalf of the U.S. Government. While no amount has been recorded in the
financial statements of Hughes to reflect the $114 million award or the
interest accumulating thereon, a resolution of this issue could result
in a gain that would be material to the earnings of GM
attributable to Class H common stock.
GM is subject to potential liability under government-regulations and various
claims and legal actions which are pending or may be asserted against them. Some
of the pending actions purport to be class actions. The aggregate ultimate
liability of GM under these government regulations, and under these claims and
actions, was not determinable at March 31,1998. After discussion with counsel,
it is the opinion of management that such liability is not expected to have a
material adverse effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the MD&A
included in the General Motors (GM) 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended,
(the "1997 Form 10-K"), the Hughes Electronics Corporation (Hughes) consolidated
financial statements and MD&A for the period ended December 31, 1997, included
as Exhibit 99 to the 1997 Form 10-K, the GMAC Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
period ended December 31, 1997, the Hughes consolidated financial statements and
MD&A for the period ended March 31, 1998, included as Exhibit 99 to this GM
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 1998, and the GMAC
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 1998, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. All earnings per share amounts included
in the MD&A are reported as basic.
The disaggregated financial results for GM's automotive sectors (GM's North
American Operations (GM-NAO), Delphi Automotive Systems (Delphi) and GM's
International Operations (GMIO)) have been prepared using a management approach,
which is consistent with the basis and manner in which GM management internally
disaggregates financial information for the purposes of assisting in making
internal operating decisions. In this regard, certain common expenses were
allocated among sectors less precisely than would be required for standalone
financial information prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) and certain expenses (primarily certain U.S. taxes related to
non-U.S. operations) were included in GM's "Other" sector. The financial results
represent the historical information used by management for internal decision
making purposes; therefore, other data prepared to represent the way in which
the business will operate in the future, or data prepared on a GAAP basis, may
be materially different. Net profit margins presented in the MD&A represent net
income as a percentage of net sales and revenues.
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GM-NAO Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
(Dollars in Millions)
Net sales and revenues $25,889 $24,859
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Pre-tax income 1,202 1,127
Income tax expense 379 378
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates 3 15
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Net income $826 $764
=== ===
Net profit margin 3.2% 3.1%
Vehicle Unit Deliveries of Cars and Trucks - GM-NAO
Three Months Ended March 31,
1998 1997
GM as GM as
a % of a % of
Industry GM Industry Industry GM Industry
(Units in Thousands)
United States
Cars 1,873 571 30.5% 2,026 639 31.5%
Trucks 1,748 523 29.9% 1,693 484 28.6%
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Total United States 3,621 1,094 30.2% 3,719 1,123 30.2%
Canada and Mexico 450 129 28.7% 383 121 31.6%
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Total North America 4,071 1,223 30.0% 4,102 1,244 30.3%
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Wholesale Sales - GM-NAO
Cars 662 786
Trucks 675 616
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Total 1,337 1,402
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GM-NAO Financial Review
GM-NAO reported net income of $826 million for the 1998 first quarter
compared with $764 million in the prior year quarter. The improvement in 1998
first quarter net income was primarily due to a favorable product mix, continued
improvements in the cost and profitability of new vehicles, and material cost
reductions, partially offset by higher retail incentives.
Net sales and revenues for the 1998 first quarter were $25.9 billion, which
represented an increase of approximately $1 billion or 4.1% compared with the
prior year quarter. The increase in net sales and revenues primarily resulted
from a favorable mix related to new vehicles and higher truck production
(increase of 57,000 trucks over first quarter 1997).
Pre-tax income in the first quarter of 1998 increased by $75 million compared
with the prior year quarter primarily due to a favorable product mix from higher
truck production, lower manufacturing costs, and material cost reductions.
Partially offsetting the increase in pre-tax income was a combination of lower
total vehicle production volume and higher retail incentives in an increasingly
competitive market.
GM vehicle unit deliveries in North America were 1,223,000 units, which
represented a market share of 30.0% in the 1998 first quarter compared with
30.3% in the prior year quarter.
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Delphi Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Adjusted Reported
1998(1) 1997(1) 1997
(Dollars in Millions)
Net sales and revenues $7,623 $7,995 $6,664
----- ----- -----
Pre-tax income 376 371 237
Income tax expense 120 123 72
Minority interests - 1 1
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates 7 15 14
----- ---- ----
Net income $263 $264 $180
=== === ===
Net profit margin 3.5% 3.3% 2.7%
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(1) Amounts have been adjusted to reflect the changes to GM's organizational
structure resulting from the Hughes Transactions which occured in December
1997. The 1998 and adjusted 1997 amounts include the results of Delco
Electronics (Delco).
Delphi Financial Review
Delphi reported net income of $263 million for the 1998 first quarter
compared with $264 million of income in the adjusted prior year quarter. First
quarter 1997 included a plant closing charge of $50 million after-tax related to
the announcement that Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems would cease
production at its Trenton, NJ plant.
Net sales and revenues for the 1998 first quarter were $7.6 billion, which
represented a decrease of $372 million or 4.7% compared with the adjusted prior
year quarter. The decrease was primarily due to significant pricing concessions
to original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) and volume reductions at GM-NAO,
along with the negative impact of foreign currency exchange, primarily related
to the Latin American and Asia-Pacific economic downturn. Including total sales
from nonconsolidated joint ventures and adjusting for the addition of Delco,
Delphi's 1998 first quarter sales to customers outside the GM-NAO vehicle groups
increased approximately 2 percentage points compared to the 1997 first quarter
and represented approximately 34% of total sales.
Pre-tax income in the first quarter of 1998 increased by $5 million compared
with the adjusted prior year quarter of $371 million. 1997 earnings included an
$80 million pre-tax charge for the closing of the Trenton, NJ plant. Excluding
the impact of the plant closing charge, Delphi's adjusted pretax income
decreased by $75 million primarily due to lower production volumes at GM-NAO
during the first quarter of 1998 and the impact of the economic downturn in Asia
and Latin America, partially offset by decreased manufacturing and material
costs.
Delphi is the principal supplier of automotive components and systems to
GM-NAO. Delphi's sales of automotive components and systems today is highly
dependent on GM's production of vehicles in North America, the level of
Delphi-supplied content per GM-NAO vehicle, the price of such automotive
components and systems, and the competitiveness of Delphi's product offerings.
Delphi's strategy is to minimize its dependence on GM-NAO sales by growing its
automotive components and systems sales globally and by expanding its non-GM-NAO
sales base in North America. In addition, the global automotive components and
systems market is highly competitive which has led Delphi to refine its strategy
to focus on profitable growth, as well as increased market share through
technology leadership, quality, cost control and responsiveness. Additionally,
as the integration of Delco and Delphi proceeds and Delphi establishes the
competitiveness of its combined operations, GM will be evaluating the relevant
business considerations and interests of GM stockholders relating to these
operations including consideration of a possible future public offering of some
portion of the business operations formed by the combination of Delphi and
Delco. There can be no assurances as to how long the evaluations may take, what
recommendations, if any, management may make to GM's Board of Directors, or
whether or when any such offering may occur.
In response to the increasingly competitive automotive components and
systems market, Delphi continuously reviews competitiveness of its operations,
growth opportunities, and its strategy of increasing market share through
technology leadership, quality, cost, and responsiveness. Consistent with this
practice, during the third quarter of 1997, Delphi initiated steps to effect the
sale of its lighting, coil springs, and seating businesses. These businesses,
with combined revenues of approximately $2 billion and global employment of over
11,000 are not core to Delphi's strategic growth objectives. Delphi continues to
negotiate with prospective buyers for these businesses, and expects that the
sale of one or all of these businesses could be concluded during the second or
third quarter of 1998. In connection with the possible consummation of such
transactions, management would expect to record an aggregate charge against
earnings, the amount of which is currently not estimable.
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GMIO Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
(Dollars in Millions)
Net sales and revenues $8,150 $8,283
----- -----
Pre-tax income 213 473
Income tax expense 72 164
Minority interests (1) 3
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates 20 5
-- -----
Net income
GM Europe (GME) 99 149
Other International 61 168
-- ---
Total net income $160 $317
=== ===
Net profit margin 2.0% 3.8%
Vehicle Unit Deliveries of Cars and Trucks - GMIO
Three Months Ended March 31,
1998 1997
GM as GM as
a % of a % of
Industry GM Industry Industry GM Industry
(Units in Thousands)
International
Europe 4,974 492 9.9% 4,473 465 10.4%
Latin America, Africa, and
the Middle East 1,033 186 18.0% 1,024 169 16.5%
Asia and Pacific 2,969 119 4.0% 3,811 181 4.7%
----- --- ----- ---
Total International 8,976 797 8.9% 9,308 815 8.8%
===== === ===== ===
Wholesale Sales - GMIO
Cars 541 554
Trucks 181 229
--- ---
Total 722 783
=== ===
GMIO Financial Review
GMIO's 1998 first quarter net income was $160 million or 2% of net sales and
revenues, compared with $317 million or 3.8% in the prior year quarter. The
decrease in 1998 first quarter net income was partially due to the economic
downturn in Asia and Latin America. Also, the 1997 first quarter results
included a $55 million after-tax ($88 million pre-tax) gain related to a
settlement agreement with Volkswagen A.G.
Net sales and revenues for the 1998 first quarter decreased by 1.6% to
approximately $8.2 billion compared with $8.3 billion in the prior year quarter,
while pre-tax income decreased by $260 million. The decreases in net sales and
revenues and pre-tax income were primarily due to lower wholesale sales volumes
in the intensely competitive Asia and Pacific markets.
Net income for GME totaled $99 million in the 1998 first quarter compared
with net income of $149 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the $55
million after-tax gain in 1997 previously discussed, GME's net income for the
first quarter of 1998 was relatively consistent with the 1997 amount despite an
increase in start-up, design and launch costs in 1998 for the new Astra in
Europe.
Net income from the remainder of GMIO's operations, which include the Latin
America and Asia and Pacific Operations, totaled $61 million in the first
quarter of 1998 compared with $168 million in the prior year quarter. The
decrease in first quarter net income primarily resulted from pricing and
competitive pressures in Brazil resulting from the economic reforms put in place
following the Asian currency crisis, and expenses related to expansion programs.
These programs included the start-up of a new plant in Rosario, Argentina, which
began production of the Corsa in the fourth quarter of 1997.
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General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
(Dollars in Millions)
Financing revenue
Retail and lease financing $902 $940
Operating leases 1,785 1,801
Wholesale and term loans 420 434
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Total automotive financing revenue 3,107 3,175
Interest and discount 1,385 1,266
Depreciation on operating leases 1,178 1,158
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Net automotive financing revenue 544 751
Insurance premiums earned 471 305
Mortgage revenue 417 301
Other income 331 326
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Net financing revenue and other 1,763 1,683
Expenses 1,248 1,052
----- -----
Pre-tax income 515 631
Income tax expense 166 259
--- ---
Net income $349 $372
=== ===
Net income from automotive financing operations $246 $257
Net income from insurance operations 80 78
Net income from mortgage operations 23 37
---- ----
Net income $349 $372
=== ===
Return on average equity (1) 15.7% 17.8%
(1) Return on average equity represents net income as a percentage of average
stockholder's equity outstanding for each month in the period.
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GMAC Financial Review
GMAC's consolidated first quarter net income for 1998 totaled $349 million, a
6.2% decrease from the first quarter of 1997. The 4.3% decline in net income
from automotive financing operations was attributed to reduced net financing
margins partially offset by a lower effective income tax rate and a decrease in
provisions for credit losses.
Earnings from insurance operations for the first quarter 1998 increased 2.6%
over the first quarter of 1997. Improved underwriting results was the primary
contributor to the increase, partially offset by lower capital gains.
Net income from mortgage operations for the first quarter of 1998 was 37.8%
lower than in 1997 primarily due to the effects of accelerated prepayment
experience on first and second mortgages, resulting from lower interest rates.
During the first quarter of 1998, GMAC financed 43.4% of new GM vehicle
retail deliveries in the U.S., up from 32.1% during the same period last year.
Increased retail and lease incentive programs sponsored by GM were the primary
factors contributing to the higher financing penetration levels.
In the United States, wholesale inventory financing was provided for 725,000
and 841,000 new GM vehicles, representing 62.8% and 67.9% of all GM sales to
dealers during the first quarter of 1998 and 1997, respectively. The decline in
U.S. wholesale financing market share reflects the continued competitive
pressures in this market segment.
Automotive financing revenue for the first quarter of 1998 totaled $3.1
billion, a decline of $68 million compared with the first quarter of 1997.
Reduced average outstanding automotive receivable balances resulting from
increased sales of receivables activity during 1997 was the leading factor in
the decline in total finance revenue.
Insurance premiums earned, mortgage revenue, and other income totaled $1.2
billion and $932 million during the quarters ended March 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The $287 million improvement was predominantly attributable to
increased insurance premiums and investment income resulting from the
acquisition of Integon by GMAC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (GMACI) in October 1997,
as well as higher mortgage investment income due to continued growth at GMAC
Mortgage Group, Inc. (GMACMG), partially offset by lower capital gains at GMACI.
GMAC's worldwide cost of borrowing for the first quarter of 1998 averaged
6.09%, a decrease of 18 basis points from the first quarter of 1997. Total
borrowing costs for U.S. operations averaged 6.08% for the first quarter of 1998
compared with 6.31% for the same period in 1997. The decreases in U.S. and
worldwide borrowing costs were attributable to lower long-term interest rates
and a greater proportion of floating rate debt compared to fixed rate debt.
Consolidated salaries and other operating expenses totaled $788 million and
$694 million for the respective quarters ended March 31, 1998 and 1997. The
increase was mainly attributable to the inclusion of Integon by GMACI, and
continued growth at GMACMG.
Annualized net retail losses were 1.03% of total average serviced automotive
receivables during the first quarter of 1998, compared to 1.41% for the same
period last year. The provision for credit losses totaled $107 million and $130
million for the three month periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The decline in the provision is primarily due to lower credit losses resulting
from tightened credit standards.
The effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 1998 was 32.1%,
compared to 41.0% for the same period last year. The decrease in the effective
tax rate was attributable to lower U.S. and foreign taxes assessed on foreign
source income and a favorable change resulting from periodic assessments of
state and local income tax accruals.
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Hughes Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997(1)
(Dollars in Millions
Except Per Share Amounts)
Revenues
Product sales $692 $683
Direct broadcast, leasing and other services 599 341
------ ------
Total revenues 1,291 1,024
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes and minority interests 79 6
Income taxes 31 2
Minority interests 1 14
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes - 1
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Net income $49 $19
== ==
Earnings used for computation of Available
Separate Consolidated Net Income (2) $54 $24
== ==
Earnings per share attributable to Class H
common stock (3) $0.13 $0.06
(1)The 1997 amounts presented relate only to the results of the
telecommunications and space businesses of former Hughes. See Hughes
Financial Review for further discussion.
(2)Excludes amortization of GM purchase accounting adjustments of $5 million in
both periods related to GM's acquisition of Hughes Aircraft Company in 1985.
(3)The 1997 amount is presented on a pro forma basis to reflect the changes
to GM's organizational structure resulting from the Hughes Transactions which
occurred in December 1997. See Hughes Financial Review for further
discussion.
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Hughes Financial Review
On December 17, 1997, GM and former Hughes completed a series of related
transactions (Hughes Transactions) that were designed to address strategic
challenges facing the three principal businesses of former Hughes (consisting of
the defense electronics, automotive electronics and telecommunications and space
businesses). The Hughes Transactions included the tax-free spin-off of the
defense electronics business of former Hughes (Hughes Defense) to holders of
$1-2/3 par value and Class H common stocks, followed immediately by the merger
of Hughes Defense with Raytheon Company. Concurrently, Delco was transferred
from former Hughes to Delphi. Finally, Class H common stock was recapitalized
into a GM tracking stock, Class H common stock, that is linked to the
telecommunications and space businesses of Hughes. The 1997 amounts presented
relate only to the telecommunications and space businesses of former Hughes.
Hughes Electronics reported net income of $49 million for the first quarter
of 1998 compared with $19 million for the first quarter of 1997. Excluding
amortization of purchase accounting adjustments related to GM's acquisition of
Hughes Aircraft Company, Hughes' earnings used for computation of available
separate consolidated net income was $54 million for the first quarter of 1998
compared with $24 million for the same period in 1997. Earnings per share on the
same basis for the first quarter of 1998 were $0.13 per share versus pro forma
earnings per share of $0.06 in 1997. The increase was principally due to
decreased losses in the Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment and an increase in
operating profit in the Satellite Services segment primarily due to the May 1997
PanAmSat merger.
First quarter 1998 revenues increased 26.1% to $1.3 billion compared with
$1.0 billion in the first quarter of 1997. The increase in revenues resulted
from a 64.6% increase in revenues in the Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment
resulting from continued record subscriber growth, strong average monthly
revenue per subscriber and low subscriber churn rates; a 51.3% increase in
revenues for the Satellite Services segment primarily due to the May 1997
PanAmSat merger and increased operating lease revenues for both video
distribution and business communication services; and an 11.6% increase in
revenues for the Satellite Manufacturing segment from higher commercial
satellite sales.
Operating profit, excluding amortization of purchase accounting adjustments
related to GM's acquisition of Hughes Aircraft Company, also rose sharply in the
first quarter of 1998 to $84 million compared with $33 million in the first
quarter of 1997. First quarter operating profit margin on the same basis
increased to 6.5% in 1998 from 3.2% in 1997. The increases were primarily due to
continued increases in subscribers in the Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment and
the May 1997 PanAmSat merger and increased operating lease revenues in the
Satellite Services segment.
For 1997, earnings per share attributable to Class H common stock is
presented on a pro forma basis. Prior to the Hughes Transactions, such amounts
were calculated based on the financial performance of former Hughes. Since the
financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 1997 relate only to
the telecommunications and space businesses of former Hughes, they do not
reflect the earnings attributable to the Class H common stock on a historical
basis. The pro forma presentation is used, therefore, to present the financial
results which would have been achieved for 1997 relative to the Class H common
stock had the results been calculated based on the performance of the
telecommunications and space businesses of former Hughes. Previously reported
first quarter 1997 amounts of former Hughes for net income, earnings used
for computation of available separate consolidated net income, and earnings
per share attributable to Class H common stock were $205 million, $235 million
(excluding amortization of GM purchase accounting adjustments of
approximately $31 million related to GM's acquisition of Hughes Aircraft
Company),and $0.59, respectively.
In May 1998, Hughes purchased an additional 9.5% interest in PanAmSat for
$851 million in cash, increasing Hughes ownership interest in PanAmSat to 81.0%.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
To facilitate analysis, the following sections present GM's financial
statements with its financing and insurance operations (primarily GMAC)
reflected on an equity basis.
Consolidated Statements of Income With Financing and Insurance Operations on an
Equity Basis (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
(Dollars in Millions)
Net sales and revenues $36,427 $37,457
------ ------
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales and other operating charges,
exclusive of items listed below 30,323 31,104
Selling, general, and administrative expen 2,860 2,884
Depreciation and amortization expenses 1,683 1,879
----- ------
Total costs and expenses 34,866 35,867
------ ------
Operating income 1,561 1,590
Other income less income deductions 582 739
Interest expense 255 219
---- -----
Income before income taxes, minority interests,
and earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates 1,888 2,110
Income taxes 641 730
--- ------
Income before minority interests and earnings of
nonconsolidated affiliates 1,247 1,380
Minority interests (4) 19
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates 361 397
------ ------
Net income $1,604 $1,796
===== =====
Net profit margin 4.4% 4.8%
Results of Operations With Financing and Insurance Operations on an Equity Basis
In the first quarter of 1998, GM's net income totaled $1.6 billion or $2.31
per share of $1-2/3 par value common stock, which represented a decrease of $192
million compared with approximately $1.8 billion or $2.30 per share of $1-2/3
par value common stock in the first quarter of 1997. The decrease in net income
was primarily due to the spin-off of Hughes Defense and the negative impact of
the economic downturn in Asia and Latin America.
Highlights of first quarter financial performance by GM's major business
sectors were as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
GM-NAO $826 $764
Delphi 263 180
GMIO 160 317
GMAC 349 372
Hughes 54 235
Other (48) (72)
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Net income $1,604 $1,796
===== =====
Reference should be made to the GM sectors' financial reviews that are
presented on pages 13 through 19 and incorporated by reference to supplement the
information presented herein.
First quarter 1998 net sales and revenues were $36.4 billion, which
represented a decrease of $1 billion compared with the prior year quarter. The
decrease in net sales and revenues was primarily due to the spin-off of Hughes
Defense.
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Results of Operations With Financing and Insurance Operations on an Equity Basis
(concluded)
The gross margin percentage for the 1998 first quarter was 16.8% compared
with 17.0% in the prior year quarter. The year-over-year change in the gross
margin resulted from higher sales incentives in North America; higher interest
rates in Latin America; lower volumes in the intensely competitive Asia and
Pacific markets; and the start-up, design and launch costs of the new Astra in
Europe.
Cost of sales and other operating charges decreased to $30.3 billion in the
first quarter of 1998 compared with $31.1 billion in the prior year quarter. The
decrease in cost of sales was primarily due to the spin-off of Hughes Defense.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $196 million in the first
quarter of 1998 compared with prior year quarter primarily due to a reduction in
tool amortization at GM-NAO as a result of the previously reported
competitiveness studies at GM.
Other income less income deductions amounted to $582 million for the 1998
first quarter compared with $739 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease
of $157 million was primarily due to lower interest income in the 1998 first
quarter and favorable settlements of legal claims during the 1997 first quarter,
which included an $88 million pre-tax gain that resulted from an agreement with
VW settling a civil lawsuit which GM brought against VW.
Consolidated Balance Sheets With Financing and Insurance Operations on an Equity
Basis (Unaudited)
March 31, Dec. 31, March 31,
1998 1997 1997
---- ---- ----
(Dollars in Millions)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $11,015 $10,685 $9,395
Other marketable securities 2,557 3,826 5,233
----- ------- -------
Total cash and marketable securities 13,572 14,511 14,628
Accounts and notes receivable (less allowances)
Trade 5,047 5,164 5,507
Nonconsolidated affiliates 2,096 836 1,844
Inventories (less allowances) 11,895 12,102 12,851
Equipment on operating leases (less accumulated
depreciation) 4,554 4,677 4,187
Deferred income taxes and other 6,362 6,278 5,771
------- ------- -------
Total current assets 43,526 43,568 44,788
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated
affiliates 10,665 10,164 9,696
Deferred income taxes 20,678 20,721 20,354
Other investments and miscellaneous assets 13,843 13,564 11,967
Property - net 34,598 33,914 36,634
Intangible assets - net 10,740 10,752 12,573
-------- -------- --------
Total assets $134,050 $132,683 $136,012
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable $12,499 $12,474 $11,379
Loans payable 1,219 656 1,306
Accrued expenses and customer deposits 32,591 33,459 30,168
------ ------ ------
Total current liabilities 46,309 46,589 42,853
Long-term debt 5,788 5,491 5,316
Capitalized leases 183 185 191
Postretirement benefits other than
pensions 38,724 38,388 40,988
Pensions 5,165 4,271 6,183
Other liabilities and deferred income
taxes 20,171 19,336 17,572
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Total liabilities 116,340 114,260 113,103
------- ------- -------
Minority interests 698 695 104
General Motors - obligated mandatorily
redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trusts holding solely
junior subordinated debentures of
General Motors
Series D 79 79 -
Series G 143 143 -
Stockholders' equity 16,790 17,506 22,805
-------- -------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $134,050 $132,683 $136,012
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Liquidity and Capital Resources With Financing and Insurance Operations on an
Equity Basis
GM's cash and marketable securities totaled $13.6 billion at March 31, 1998,
compared with $14.5 billion at December 31, 1997 and $14.6 billion at March 31,
1997. The decrease in cash and marketable securities from December 31, 1997 was
primarily due to $1.6 billion of cash used to acquire approximately 24 million
shares of $1-2/3 par value common stock under stock repurchase programs
announced in August 1997 and February 1998. The increase in accounts and notes
receivable from nonconsolidated affiliates since December 31, 1997 was primarily
due to increased financing volume between GMAC and GM as a result of incentives.
During the first quarter of 1998, loans payable and long-term debt were $7.0
billion at March 31, 1998, compared with $6.1 billion at December 31, 1997 and
$6.6 billion at March 31, 1997. The increase during the first quarter of 1998
was primarily due to issuances of commercial paper. Net liquidity, calculated as
cash and marketable securities less the total of loans payable, long-term debt
and capitalized leases was $6.4 billion at March 31, 1998, compared with $8.2
billion at December 31, 1997 and $7.8 billion at March 31, 1997.
Book value per share of $1-2/3 par value common stock was $22.00 at March 31,
1998, compared with $22.26 at December 31, 1997 and $28.10 at March 31, 1997.
Book value per share of Class H common stock was $13.20 at March 31, 1998,
compared with $13.36 at December 31, 1997 and $14.05 at March 31, 1997.
Liquidity and Capital Resources for GMAC
At March 31, 1998, GMAC owned assets and serviced automotive receivables
totaling $125.6 billion, which was $4.4 billion and $16.2 billion higher than
December 31 and March 31, 1997, respectively. Comparing the first quarter of
1998 to the same period in 1997, the higher balances can be attributed to
increases in serviced retail and wholesale receivables, investments in
securities, real estate mortgages, operating lease assets and receivables due
from General Motors Corporation.
Earning assets totaled $109.5 billion at March 31, 1998 compared to $104.5
billion and $99.5 billion at December 31 and March 31, 1997, respectively. The
increase from year-end 1997 was primarily attributable to higher outstanding
balances in retail and wholesale finance receivables as well as receivables due
from General Motors Corporation.
Finance receivables serviced by GMAC, including sold receivables, totaled
$76.0 billion, $73.4 billion and $71.2 billion at March 31, 1998, December 31,
1997 and March 31, 1997, respectively. On-balance sheet consolidated finance
receivables at March 31, 1998 totaled $64.6 billion, 7% and 1% above December 31
and March 31, 1997, respectively. The increases from the first quarter of 1997
and year-end 1997 are attributable to increased retail incentive programs
sponsored by GM in the U.S. and Canada.
Investment in operating lease assets, net of accumulated depreciation,
totaled $26.2 billion at March 31, 1998, compared to $25.8 billion at year-end
1997, and $24.6 billion at March 31, 1997. The increase in balances from the
quarters ended March 31, 1997 to March 31, 1998 can be attributed to additional
lease incentive programs sponsored by GM during the first quarter of 1998.
Investments in securities at March 31, 1998 totaled $7.7 billion, compared
with $7.9 billion and $5.2 billion at December 31 and March 31, 1997,
respectively. The $2.5 billion increase in the portfolio at the end of the first
quarter of 1998 over the same period in 1997 is attributable to the acquisition
of Integon by GMACI and continued growth at GMACMG.
GMAC's due and deferred from receivable sales (net) totaled $258.6 million at
March 31, 1998, compared with $690.5 million and $585.3 million at December 31
and March 31, 1997, respectively. The significant decline in the March 31, 1998
balance was primarily due to the upgrade in GMAC's short-term debt rating by
Standard & Poor's Ratings Group in January 1998, which eliminated the
requirement to segregate and hold in trust the collections on sold receivables.
As of March 31, 1998, GMAC's total borrowings were $89.6 billion, compared
with $86.7 billion and $81.3 billion at December 31 and March 31, 1997,
respectively. The higher debt balances were used to fund increased asset levels.
The Company's ratio of debt to total stockholder's equity at March 31, 1998,
December 31, 1997 and March 31, 1997 was 9.9:1.
GMAC and its subsidiaries maintain substantial bank lines of credit which
totaled $40.0 billion at March 31, 1998, compared to $39.8 billion at year-end
1997 and $40.0 billion at March 31, 1997. The unused portion of these credit
lines totaled $31.1 billion at March 31, 1998, $700 million higher than December
31, 1997, and $200 million lower than March 31, 1997. Included in the unused
credit lines are a committed U.S. revolving credit facility of $10 billion which
serves primarily as back-up for GMAC's unsecured commercial paper program and an
$11.5 billion U.S. asset-backed commercial paper liquidity and receivables
credit facility for New Center Asset Trust (NCAT), a non-consolidated limited
purpose business trust established to issue asset-backed commercial paper.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows With Financing and Insurance
Operations on an Equity Basis (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
(Dollars in Millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities $2,896 $1,808
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Cash flows from investing activities
Expenditures for property (2,267) (1,724)
Investments in other marketable securities -
acquisitions (2,220) (6,199)
Investments in other marketable securities -
liquidations 3,490 4,608
Operating leases - acquisitions (1,413) (1,352)
Operating leases - liquidations 1,385 1,001
Other (272) (104)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,297) (3,770)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in loans payable 564 93
Increase in long-term debt 915 154
Decrease in long-term debt (619) (30)
Proceeds from issuing common stocks 233 206
Repurchases of common stocks (1,911) (1,761)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (357) (422)
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,175) (1,760)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents (94) (203)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 330 (3,925)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 10,685 13,320
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $11,015 $9,395
Cash Flows With Financing and Insurance Operations on an Equity Basis
Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.9 billion for the 1998 first
quarter compared with $1.8 billion in the prior year quarter. The increase of
$1.1 billion in cash provided by operating activities was primarily the result
of changes in working capital balances.
Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $1.3 billion in the 1998
first quarter compared with $3.8 billion in the prior year quarter. The decrease
in net cash used in investing activities during the 1998 first quarter was
primarily attributable to the level of investments in marketable securities.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $1.2 billion for the first
quarter of 1998 compared with $1.8 billion for the prior year quarter. The
decrease was primarily due to net increases in short and long-term debt.
Dividends may be paid on common stocks only when, as and if declared by the
GM Board of Directors (GM Board) in its sole discretion. GM's policy is to
distribute dividends on its $1-2/3 par value common stock based on the outlook
and indicated capital needs of the business. On May 4, 1998, the GM Board
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on $1-2/3 par value common
stock, payable June 10, 1998. The GM Board also declared quarterly dividends on
the Series B, Series D, and Series G Depositary Shares of $0.57, $0.495, and
$0.57 per share, respectively, payable August 1, 1998. With respect to Class H
common stock, which was recapitalized on December 17, 1997, no cash dividends
will be paid at this time in order to allow the earnings of Hughes to be
retained for investment in its telecommunications and space businesses.
Cash Flows for GMAC
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $3.6 billion and $2.9 billion
during the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The
increase in cash generated by operating activities was predominantly
attributable to higher amounts due to GM.
Cash used for investing activities during the first quarter of 1998 totaled
$6.4 billion, a $600 million increase over the same period in 1997, as a result
of an increase in notes receivable from GM, lower proceeds from sales of
wholesale receivables and increased net acquisitions of operating leases,
partially offset by higher finance receivable liquidations and lower investment
in securities acquisitions.
Cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31,
1998 and 1997 totaled $2.9 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively. A lower
dividend paid to GM in the first quarter of 1998 was the primary factor
contributing to the change.
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Employment and Payrolls
March 31,
1998 1997
Worldwide Employment (in thousands)
GM-NAO 233 242
Delphi 206 210
GMIO 116 112
GMAC 22 18
Hughes 15 15
Other 10 10
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Total employees 602 607
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Worldwide payrolls - (in billions) $7.0 $7.1
Employment and payroll amounts reported for 1997 have been adjusted to reflect
the changes to GM's organizational structure resulting from the Hughes
Transactions. As such, Delphi reported amounts include Delco and Hughes reported
amounts exclude Delco and Hughes Defense.
New Accounting Standards
In the first quarter of 1998, the AICPA's Accounting Standards Executive
Committee issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. SOP 98-1 provides
guidance on the capitalization of software developed for internal use. GM will
adopt SOP 98-1 on January 1, 1999, as required. Management is currently
assessing the impact of this SOP on the financial statements of the Corporation.
In February 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 132, Employers' Disclosures about
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. SFAS No. 132 requires an entity to
disclose certain information about pensions and other postretirement benefits.
GM has determined that the adoption of this new accounting standard will require
more information in GM's consolidated financial statements regarding pensions
and other postretirement benefits. The effect of adopting this new accounting
standard will not be material to GM's consolidated financial statements when
adopted for this fiscal year, as required.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(a) Material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation
incidental to the business, to which the Corporation became, or was, a party
during the quarter ended March 31, 1998 or subsequent thereto, but before the
filing of this report are summarized below.
Other Matters
As previously reported, Hughes has maintained a suit against the U.S. Government
since September 1973 regarding the Government's infringement and use of a Hughes
patent (the "Williams Case") covering "Velocity Control and Orientation of a
Spin Stabilized Body," principally satellites. On April 7, 1998, the Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed its previous decision in the
Williams case and its award of $114 million in damages. The CAFC ruled that the
conclusions reached in the Williams case were consistent with the U.S. Supreme
Court's findings in the Warner-Jenkinson case. On or before May 24, 1998, the
U.S. Government may petition the CAFC for a rehearing. Hughes is unable to
estimate the duration of any appeal effort on behalf of the U.S. Government.
While no amount has been recorded in the financial statements of Hughes to
reflect the $114 million award or the interest accumulating thereon, a
resolution of this issue could result in a gain that would be material to the
earnings of GM attributable to Class H common stock.
***
As previously reported, in connection with the matter of Jacobson, et al v.
Hughes Aircraft Co., et al, plaintiffs in that action had sought to obtain
increased retirement benefits from excess assets in the Hughes Non-Bargaining
Retirement Plan. On January 23, 1997, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit reversed and remanded a decision of the U.S. District Court in Los
Angeles in which the District Court had dismissed the plaintiffs' complaint
without leave to amend, for failure to state a claim. In February 1998, Hughes
filed a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking that court's review
of the Ninth Circuit decision. On April 27, 1998, the Supreme Court granted
Hughes' petition for writ of certiorari; Hughes anticipates that oral argument
will be heard this fall.
***
As previously reported, on January 29, 1997, the Corporation was served with a
putative Class Action Complaint filed in the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth
Judicial Circuit in Kane County, Illinois, purporting to bring claims on behalf
of Illinois purchasers of new vehicles which experienced peeling paint. The
case, Karpowicz et al. v. General Motors Corp., was subsequently removed to the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. On March 25,
1998, that Court granted GM's motion for summary judgment dismissing all
remaining claims asserted by the named plaintiff.
On April 8, 1998, the Corporation was served with a putative nationwide class
action filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division
(Craig Friedman, Robert Bengston and Debra Bengston v. General Motors
Corporation). The named plaintiffs purport to represent a class of all persons
who now or formerly owned or leased a 1986 through 1997 model year GM vehicle
which was painted without a primer surfacer layer and which subsequently
experienced paint delamination and asserts claims for breach of contract, breach
of warranty, and violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act on behalf of
that class. The Complaint also identifies a similar putative class limited to
Illinois residents for the purpose of asserting a claim under the Illinois
Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Plaintiffs allege that vehicles painted using a
"high build electrocoat" instead of both a "bottom layer electrocoat applied
directly to the sheet metal" and "a spray primer" are subject to paint
delamination (peeling) as well as "softening, chipping, and other damage."
Plaintiffs seek unquantified compensatory damages, punitive damages,
pre-judgment interest, costs, and attorneys' fees. No determination has yet been
made as to whether this case may proceed as a class action.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Concluded
As previously reported, a purported class action, pending in federal court in
Laredo, Texas, alleges that the Type III door latches used in 1978 to 1986 model
GM vehicles are defective. Plaintiffs are seeking to represent a class of Texas
purchasers. On February 27, 1998, a purported statewide class action was filed
on behalf of Alabama owners of 1987 Chevrolet S-10 Blazers with Type III door
latches in state court in Walker County, Alabama. Johnny M. McLain v. General
Motors. Plaintiff alleges that the door latches are defective and claims
fraudulent concealment, implied debt, and strict liability. The Complaint seeks
a declaratory judgment that the door latches are defective, an injunction
requiring a recall and unspecified monetary damages. GM has removed the case to
the federal court in Alabama. No determination has been made that either case
can be maintained as a class action.
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As previously reported, three purported class actions have been filed against
General Motors, as well as a number of other vehicle manufacturers and dealers,
claiming that the front seat air bags installed in 1993 to 1997 model vehicles
are defective. In the Alabama case, the court has vacated an order conditionally
certifying a nationwide class which had been entered at the time the case was
filed. No determination has been made that any of the cases can be maintained as
a class action.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit Number Exhibit Name Page No.
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99 Hughes Electronics Corporation Financial Statements
and Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 27
27 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC information only)
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
Four reports on Form 8-K, dated January 9, 1998, January 26, 1998, February
9, 1998, and March 2, 1998, were filed during the quarter ended March 31, 1998
reporting matters under Item 5, Other Events, and reporting certain agreements
under Item 7, Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information, and
Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
By
Date May 13, 1998 /s/Peter R. Bible
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(Peter R. Bible, Chief Accounting Officer)
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