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Ford Delivers Record Third Quarter Pre-Tax Profit of $2.6 Billion; Improves Full Year Guidance+Download Full Earnings Release (PDF) Download Financial Slides (PDF) Record third quarter pre-tax profit of $2.6 billion, an increase of $426 million compared with a year ago; 17th consecutive quarter of profitability; third quarter earnings per share of 45 cents, an improvement of 5 cents per share compared with a year ago Net income of $1.3 billion, or 31 cents per share, down $359 million, or 10 cents per share, compared with a year ago due to pre-tax special item charges of $498 million. Special item charges included $250 million for separation-related actions, primarily in Europe to support the company’s transformation plan, and $145 million associated with Ford’s U.S. salaried retiree voluntary lump sum payout program as part of its pension de-risking strategy Top-line growth with wholesale volume and total company revenue up 16 percent and 12 percent, respectively, compared with a year ago; growth supported by year-over-year market share gains in all regions; fourth consecutive quarter of top-line growth Record third quarter pre-tax profit for Automotive sector; continued strong results in North America and a combined profit for regions outside North America for first time since second quarter 2011; record third quarter profit for Asia Pacific Africa; profitable in South America; loss in Europe, but improved substantially from second quarter and a year ago. Ford Credit remained solidly profitable Record third quarter Automotive operating-related cash flow of $1.6 billion; 14th consecutive quarter of positive operating-related cash flow; strong liquidity of $37.5 billion, an increase of $400 million from the end of the second quarter First nine months pre-tax profit of $7.3 billion, an improvement of $1 billion compared with a year ago; first nine months net income of $4.1 billion Improved full year company financial guidance: Ford now expects total company pre-tax profit to be higher than 2012, improved from prior guidance of equal to or higher than 2012. Ford also now expects Automotive operating margin to be higher than last year rather than about equal. Ford continues to expect Automotive operating-related cash flow to be substantially higher than 2012 READ MORE HERE- 1 reply
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Fusion, Escape Achieve All-Time Record Sales; Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 6 Percent in March Fusion delivers its best-ever sales month and quarter ever, with March sales passing 30,000 and quarterly sales passing the 80,000 mark for the first time in its history Escape posts its best-ever sales month and quarterly sales Explorer sales up 33 percent – best monthly sales since the current model debuted in 2010 America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, F-Series posts 16 percent increase as full-size pickup segmentation continues to improve versus year ago – best first quarter sales since 2007 Ford Motor Company March U.S. sales up 6 percent – best sales results since May 2007, with cars even with year ago, utilities up 14 percent and trucks up 6 percent Download Full Sales Release (With Tables) DEARBORN, Mich., April 2, 2013 – Ford’s newest vehicles – Fusion and Escape – set all-time monthly sales records in March, driving Ford Motor Company’s best U.S. sales results since May 2007. “Customers are buying our all-new Fusion and Escape in record numbers, and we are working harder than ever to keep pace with demand for these fuel-efficient vehicles,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Full-size pickup demand continues gaining momentum, outperforming the industry for the third consecutive month.” Ford Fusion posted an all-time record monthly and quarterly sales volume in March with 30,284 vehicles sold for the month and 80,558 during the first quarter – crossing the 30,000 monthly and 80,000 quarterly vehicle sale thresholds for the first time ever in Fusion sales history. Escape had its best sales month ever with 28,934 vehicles sold. This 28 percent increase versus year-ago results marks the best sales performance since Escape’s launch 13 years ago. Escape also posted record quarter sales of 72,983 vehicles, surpassing record third quarter 2012 sales of 72,908 vehicles. Explorer’s March sales totaled 17,509, representing a 33 percent increase over last year and its best monthly sales performance since the current model was introduced in 2010. Explorer retail sales were up 42 percent over last year, providing it best March retail sales performance since 2005. With the industry’s March full-size pickup segment estimated to be up 15 percent over last year, America’s best-selling pickup, the Ford F-Series sales increased 16 percent to 67,513 pickups in March. This was F-Series 20th straight month of monthly sales increases and represented F-Series’ best March and first quarter sales performance since 2007. The company’s overall sales in March were up 6 percent with 236,160 vehicles sold. Cars were even with a year ago, utilities up 14 percent and trucks up 6 percent. -
Chrysler Group LLC Reports July 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent; Best July Sales in Five Years Best July sales since 2007 28th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in July compared with same month a year ago Chrysler brand sales up 35 percent; best July sales since 2008 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets sales record for month of July Chrysler 300 flagship sedan posts 41 percent increase; best July sales since 2008 Chrysler Town & Country minivan records double-digit sales gain and best July since 2006 FIAT brand sales up 22 percent; sets sales record for month of July Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best July sales since 2007 Ram Truck brand has best July sales in four years Jeep brand sales up 7 percent; best July sales since 2005 Jeep Liberty sales increase 34 percent; largest percentage increase of Jeep brand models Jeep Grand Cherokee has best July sales in seven years Dodge brand sales up 6 percent; best July sales since 2005 Production of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart ramping up with addition of third crew at Belvidere, Ill. assembly plant Dodge Journey full-size crossover sets sales record for the month of July Dodge Dart, Fiat 500 and Jeep Patriot named to Consumer Guide Automotive’s list of the ‘10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000’ August 1, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 126,089 units, a 13 percent increase compared with sales in July 2011 (112,026 units), and the group’s best July sales since 2007. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each posted sales increases in July compared with the same month a year ago. Chrysler Group recorded its 28th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains in July. The Chrysler brand led the way with its 35 percent sales gain, the largest percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand in July. “July was another solid month for Chrysler Group as we again demonstrated our disciplined and methodical approach to growing sales and profits,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand and Head of U.S. Sales. “In July we recorded a 13 percent increase in sales and our 28th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth. In addition we also announced a second quarter modified operating profit of $755 million representing our highest quarterly profits in more than a decade.” Chrysler Group’s 13 percent sales increase was driven in part by two models that set sales records for the month of July: the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan and the Dodge Journey full-size crossover. Sales of the award-winning Journey were up 69 percent, the largest percentage increase of any Chrysler Group model in July. Also contributing to Chrysler Group’s July increase were the Ram pickup truck, the group’s volume leader, with its 17 percent sales increase, and the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan with a solid 41 percent gain. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most awarded SUV ever, were up 22 percent while the Jeep Liberty mid-size SUV recorded a 34 percent sales increase, the largest year-over-year percentage sales gain of any Jeep model in July. Chrysler Group finished the month with a 65-days supply of inventory (341,699 units). U.S. industry sales figures for July are projected at an estimated 14 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR). July 2012 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand sales were up 35 percent, the brand’s best July sales in four years and the largest year-over-year percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand in July. All three Chrysler brand models contributed to the sales gain by logging double-digit sales increases in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan was the brand’s volume leader, setting a sales record for the month of July with its 43 percent sales increase. The Chrysler Town & Country minivan rolled up a 25 percent sales gain, its best July since 2006, while the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan, with a strong 41 percent gain, recorded its best July sales since 2008. FIAT Brand FIAT brand sales, up 22 percent compared with the same month a year ago, set a sales record for the month of July. The Fiat 500 Cabrio did particularly well with a triple-digit percentage sales increase in July versus the same month in 2011. The editors at Consumer Guide Automotive named the Fiat 500 to its annual list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.” Editors at the publication test drove and evaluated each new car with a base U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) under $18,000. The 2012 Fiat 500 topped this annual list. Ram Truck Brand The Ram pickup truck, Chrysler Group’s volume leader, extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 27-consecutive months in July. Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 17 percent in July compared with the same month a year ago. It was the pickup truck’s best July sales performance since 2007. Of the Ram 1500 sales, the regular cab pickups posted the largest percentage sales increase in July, while the crew cab trucks led in volume. The Ram Truck brand, which posted its best July sales in four years, continues to grow sales with its 2012 models while preparing to launch the all-new 2013 Ram 1500 with its best-in-class fuel economy, state-of-the-art technology, and class-exclusive features. Ram Truck dealers are expected to begin ordering the new Ram early this month with production slated to begin in September. Jeep® Brand Jeep brand sales were up 7 percent, the brand’s best July sales since 2005, and its 27th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most awarded SUV ever, were up 22 percent, its best July sales in seven years. Jeep Liberty sales were up 34 percent, the largest percentage increase of all Jeep models in July. Sales of the Jeep Patriot were up 28 percent in July. Editors at Consumer Guide Automotive named the Patriot to its “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000” list in July. The Jeep Compass compact SUV had its best sales month of this year. Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales increased 6 percent in July, the brand’s best July sales since 2005. The Dodge Journey full-size crossover set a sales record for the month of July. With its 69 percent sales increase, the Journey, the most versatile and affordable crossover in America, turned in the largest year-over-year percentage sales increase of any Chrysler Group model in July. The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart compact car is beginning to arrive in dealership showrooms in greater numbers across the country. Sales of the Dart were up 282 percent in July compared with its first month of sales in June. Production of the Dart continues to ramp up with the addition of third crew at the Belvidere, Ill. assembly plant. The Dart was one of three Chrysler Group models that made Consumer Guide Automotive’s annual list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.” Source: Chrysler Media -
Ford Fusion, Edge Achieve Best-Ever April Sales; Explorer, F-Series Net Best April Sales in Five-Plus Years Ford Fusion, Edge set all-time April records with 21,610 and 10,520 sales, respectively Explorer reported its best April sales since 2005 with 13,419 vehicles sold F-Series sales up 4 percent in April with 47,453 trucks sold, representing its best April sales since 2007; EcoBoost accounted for 43 percent of F-150 retail sales Ford Motor Company April U.S. sales totaled 180,350, compared with 189,778 last year – a 5 percent decline Download Full Sales Release (With Tables) DEARBORN, Mich., May 1, 2012 – U.S. sales of some of Ford Motor Company’s most fuel-efficient vehicles grew again in April, with the Ford Fusion and Edge setting all-time April records, Explorer reporting its best April sales since 2005 and F-Series sales reaching its best April sales since 2007. Fusion set an April record with 21,610 sales. Focus sales were up 13 percent for the month, totaling 19,425 cars. Year-to-date Focus sales are up 57 percent, marking the strongest start for Focus since 2001. Edge also set an April record with 10,520 sales. Year-to-date sales are up 6 percent with 43,428 Edges sold. Explorer enjoyed its best April since 2005 with 13,419 sales. Year-to-date Explorer sales totaled 47,037, up 12 percent. Ford F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup for 35 years, grew sales 4 percent in April with 47,453 trucks sold – its best April since 2007. EcoBoost accounted for 43 percent of F-150 retail sales in April. F-Series sales are up 11 percent through April with 191,280 vehicles sold. Overall, Ford Motor Company posted 5 percent lower volume in April.
