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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2023
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
001-34960
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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)
(
313
)
667-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
GM
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (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
☑
No
☐
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☑
No
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☐
No
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As of October 12, 2023 there were
1,369,481,206
shares of common stock outstanding.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1.
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
General Motors Company (sometimes referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as we, our, us, ourselves, the Company, General Motors or GM) designs, builds and sells trucks, crossovers, cars and automobile parts and provides software-enabled services and subscriptions worldwide. Additionally, we are investing in and growing an autonomous vehicle (AV) business. We also provide automotive financing services through General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (GM Financial). We analyze the results of our operations through the following segments: GM North America (GMNA), GM International (GMI), Cruise and GM Financial. Cruise is our global segment responsible for the development and commercialization of AV technology. Corporate includes certain centrally recorded income and costs such as interest, income taxes, corporate expenditures and certain revenues and expenses that are not part of a reportable segment.
The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments and transactions or events discretely impacting the interim periods, considered necessary by management to fairly state our results of operations, financial position and cash flows. The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2022 Form 10-K. Except for per share amounts or as otherwise specified, amounts presented within tables are stated in millions. Certain columns and rows may not add due to rounding.
Throughout this report, we refer to General Motors Company and its consolidated subsidiaries in a simplified manner and on a collective basis, using words like "we," "our," "us" and "the Company." This drafting style is suggested by the SEC and is not meant to indicate that General Motors Company, the publicly traded parent company, or any particular subsidiary of the parent company, owns or operates any particular asset, business or property. The operations and businesses described in this report are owned and operated by distinct subsidiaries of General Motors Company.
Principles of Consolidation
We consolidate entities that we control due to ownership of a majority voting interest and we consolidate variable interest entities (VIEs) when we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. 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.
GM Financial
The amounts presented for GM Financial are adjusted to reflect the impact on GM Financial's deferred tax positions and provision for income taxes resulting from the inclusion of GM Financial in our consolidated tax returns 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.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
GMNA
GMI
Corporate
Total Automotive
Cruise
GM Financial
Eliminations/Reclassifications
Total
Vehicle, parts and accessories
$
90,147
$
10,092
$
28
$
100,267
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
100,267
Used vehicles
355
23
—
378
—
—
—
378
Services and other
2,405
985
104
3,494
76
—
(
75
)
3,495
Automotive net sales and revenue
92,907
11,100
132
104,140
76
—
(
75
)
104,141
Leased vehicle income
—
—
—
—
—
5,967
—
5,967
Finance charge income
—
—
—
—
—
3,230
—
3,229
Other income
—
—
—
—
—
293
(
3
)
290
GM Financial net sales and revenue
—
—
—
—
—
9,489
(
3
)
9,486
Net sales and revenue
$
92,907
$
11,100
$
132
$
104,140
$
76
$
9,489
$
(
79
)
$
113,627
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Adjustments to sales incentives for previously recognized sales increased revenue by an insignificant amount in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Contract liabilities in our Automotive segments primarily consist of maintenance, extended warranty and other service contracts of $
4.8
billion and $
3.3
billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, which are included in Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities. We recognized revenue of $
284
million and $
1.1
billion related to contract liabilities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $
256
million and $
982
million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. We expect to recognize revenue of $
555
million in the three months ending December 31, 2023 and $
1.5
billion, $
1.2
billion and $
1.6
billion in the years ending December 31, 2024, 2025 and thereafter related to contract liabilities at September 30, 2023.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Note 3.
Marketable and Other Securities
The following table summarizes the fair value of cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, which approximates cost:
Fair Value Level
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and time deposits
$
9,813
$
8,921
Available-for-sale debt securities
U.S. government and agencies
2
2,191
1,012
Corporate debt
2
5,962
2,778
Sovereign debt
2
2,876
1,828
Total available-for-sale debt securities – cash equivalents
11,029
5,618
Money market funds
1
4,382
4,613
Total cash and cash equivalents(a)
$
25,224
$
19,153
Marketable debt securities
U.S. government and agencies
2
$
3,767
$
4,357
Corporate debt
2
3,890
5,147
Mortgage and asset-backed
2
617
538
Sovereign debt
2
1,376
2,108
Total available-for-sale debt securities – marketable securities(b)
$
9,651
$
12,150
Restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents
$
316
$
341
Money market funds
1
3,438
2,455
Total restricted cash
$
3,754
$
2,796
Available-for-sale debt securities included above with contractual maturities(c)
Due in one year or less
$
14,426
Due between one and five years
5,482
Total available-for-sale debt securities with contractual maturities
$
19,907
__________
(a)
Includes $
1.5
billion in Cruise at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(b)
Includes $
192
million and $
1.4
billion in Cruise at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(c)
Excludes mortgage and asset-backed securities of $
617
million at September 30, 2023 as these securities are not due at a single maturity date.
Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale debt securities sold prior to maturity were $
454
million and $
441
million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $
1.5
billion and $
1.4
billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Net unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities were insignificant in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale debt securities were insignificant in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and net unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities were $
367
million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Cumulative unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities were $
293
million and $
344
million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows:
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Note 4.
GM Financial Receivables and Transactions
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Retail
Commercial(a)
Total
Retail
Commercial(a)
Total
GM Financial receivables, net of fees
$
71,704
$
11,765
$
83,469
$
65,322
$
10,988
$
76,310
Less: allowance for loan losses
(
2,224
)
(
34
)
(
2,258
)
(
2,062
)
(
34
)
(
2,096
)
GM Financial receivables, net
$
69,480
$
11,731
$
81,211
$
63,260
$
10,954
$
74,214
Fair value of GM Financial receivables utilizing Level 2 inputs
$
11,731
$
10,954
Fair value of GM Financial receivables utilizing Level 3 inputs
$
68,690
$
62,150
__________
(a)
Net of dealer cash management balances of $
2.4
billion and $
1.9
billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Under the cash management program, subject to certain conditions, a dealer may choose to reduce the amount of interest on its floorplan line by making principal payments to GM Financial in advance.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period
$
2,202
$
2,027
$
2,096
$
1,886
Provision for loan losses
235
180
533
500
Charge-offs
(
366
)
(
289
)
(
1,012
)
(
811
)
Recoveries
196
173
574
511
Effect of foreign currency and other
(
8
)
(
4
)
67
—
Allowance for loan losses at end of period
$
2,258
$
2,086
$
2,258
$
2,086
The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of finance receivables, net was
2.7
% at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Retail Finance Receivables
GM Financial's retail finance receivable portfolio includes loans made to consumers and businesses to finance the purchase of vehicles for personal and commercial use.
The following tables are consolidated summaries of the retail finance receivables by FICO score or its equivalent, determined at origination, for each vintage of the retail finance receivables portfolio at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
GM Financial reviews the ongoing credit quality of retail finance receivables based on customer payment activity. A retail account is considered delinquent if a substantial portion of a scheduled payment has not been received by the date the payment was contractually due. Retail finance receivables are collateralized by vehicle titles and, subject to local laws, GM Financial generally has the right to repossess the vehicle in the event the customer defaults on the payment terms of the contract. The accrual of finance charge income had been suspended on delinquent retail finance receivables with contractual amounts due of $
731
million and $
685
million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
The following tables are consolidated summaries of the amortized cost of retail finance receivables by delinquency status, for each vintage of the portfolio at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, as well as summary totals for September 30, 2022:
Year of Origination
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Total
Percent
Total
Percent
0-to-30 days
$
24,021
$
21,631
$
13,489
$
7,478
$
2,242
$
873
$
69,735
97.3
%
$
61,836
97.4
%
31-to-60 days
187
408
389
219
133
88
1,424
2.0
%
1,185
1.9
%
Greater-than-60 days
59
146
135
73
43
31
488
0.7
%
394
0.6
%
Finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent
246
555
524
292
175
119
1,911
2.7
%
1,579
2.5
%
In repossession
11
21
14
7
4
2
58
0.1
%
46
0.1
%
Finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent or in repossession
257
575
538
299
179
121
1,969
2.7
%
1,625
2.6
%
Retail finance receivables, net of fees
$
24,278
$
22,207
$
14,028
$
7,777
$
2,421
$
994
$
71,704
100.0
%
$
63,461
100.0
%
Year of Origination
December 31, 2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Total
Percent
0-to-30 days
$
28,676
$
18,128
$
10,702
$
3,743
$
1,685
$
493
$
63,426
97.1
%
31-to-60 days
310
452
275
184
103
69
1,393
2.1
%
Greater-than-60 days
93
150
98
62
35
26
465
0.7
%
Finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent
403
603
373
246
138
95
1,857
2.8
%
In repossession
11
14
6
4
2
1
39
0.1
%
Finance receivables more than 30 days delinquent or in repossession
414
617
380
249
140
96
1,896
2.9
%
Retail finance receivables, net of fees
$
29,090
$
18,745
$
11,081
$
3,992
$
1,824
$
589
$
65,322
100.0
%
Commercial Finance Receivables
GM Financial's commercial finance receivables consist of dealer financings, primarily for inventory purchases. Proprietary models are used to assign a risk rating to each dealer. GM Financial performs periodic credit reviews of each dealership and adjusts the dealership's risk rating, if necessary. There were
no
commercial finance receivables on nonaccrual status at September 30, 2023.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
GM Financial's commercial risk model and risk rating categories are as follows:
Rating
Description
I
Performing accounts with strong to acceptable financial metrics with at least satisfactory capacity to meet financial commitments.
II
Performing accounts experiencing potential weakness in financial metrics and repayment prospects resulting in increased monitoring.
III
Non-Performing accounts with inadequate paying capacity for current obligations and have the distinct possibility of creating a loss if deficiencies are not corrected.
IV
Non-Performing accounts with inadequate paying capacity for current obligations and inherent weaknesses that make collection of liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable.
Dealers with III and IV risk ratings are subject to additional monitoring and restrictions on funding, including suspension of lines of credit and liquidation of assets.
The following tables summarize the credit risk profile by dealer risk rating of commercial finance receivables at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Year of Origination(a)
September 30, 2023
Revolving
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Total
Percent
I
$
10,129
$
149
$
414
$
308
$
321
$
84
$
31
$
11,435
97.2
%
II
142
—
2
1
—
—
—
146
1.2
%
III
150
—
16
9
—
8
—
184
1.6
%
IV
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
%
Commercial finance receivables, net of fees
$
10,421
$
149
$
432
$
318
$
322
$
92
$
31
$
11,765
100.0
%
__________
(a)
Floorplan advances comprise
95
% of the total revolving balance. Dealer term loans are presented by year of origination.
Year of Origination(a)
December 31, 2022
Revolving
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Total
Percent
I
$
9,493
$
438
$
356
$
360
$
91
$
38
$
18
$
10,794
98.2
%
II
89
—
1
—
—
—
—
91
0.8
%
III
78
15
—
—
10
—
—
104
0.9
%
IV
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
%
Commercial finance receivables, net of fees
$
9,660
$
453
$
357
$
360
$
102
$
38
$
18
$
10,988
100.0
%
__________
(a)
Floorplan advances comprise
97
% of the total revolving balance. Dealer term loans are presented by year of origination.
Transactions with GM Financial
The following table shows transactions between our Automotive segments and GM Financial. These amounts are presented in GM Financial's condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of income.
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(a)
Commercial finance receivables, net due from GM consolidated dealers
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Interest subvention earned on finance receivables
$
319
$
260
$
906
$
715
Leased vehicle subvention earned
$
382
$
456
$
1,165
$
1,503
__________
(a)
All balance sheet amounts are eliminated upon consolidation.
(b)
Our Automotive segments made cash payments to GM Financial for subvention of $
629
million and $
732
million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $
2.3
billion and $
1.7
billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
GM Financial's Board of Directors declared and paid dividends of $
450
million and $
275
million on its common stock in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $
1.4
billion and $
1.0
billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Note 5.
Inventories
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Total productive material, supplies and work in process
$
8,393
$
8,014
Finished product, including service parts
9,347
7,353
Total inventories
$
17,740
$
15,366
Note 6.
Equipment on Operating Leases
Equipment on operating leases consists of leases to retail customers of GM Financial.
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Equipment on operating leases
$
38,777
$
40,919
Less: accumulated depreciation
(
7,716
)
(
8,218
)
Equipment on operating leases, net
$
31,061
$
32,701
The estimated residual value of our leased assets at the end of the lease term was $
23.2
billion and $
24.7
billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Depreciation expense related to Equipment on operating leases, net was $
1.2
billion in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $
3.7
billion and $
3.6
billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
The following table summarizes lease payments due to GM Financial on leases to retail customers:
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Note 7.
Equity in Net Assets of Nonconsolidated Affiliates
Nonconsolidated affiliates are entities in which we maintain an equity ownership interest and for which we use the equity method of accounting due to our ability to exert significant influence over decisions relating to their operating and financial affairs. Revenue and expenses of our 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 (loss) or Automotive and other cost of sales.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Automotive China joint ventures equity income (loss)
$
192
$
330
$
353
$
477
Other joint ventures equity income (loss)(a)
136
38
195
138
Total Equity income (loss)
$
328
$
367
$
548
$
615
__________
(a)
Equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC are presented in Automotive and other cost of sales as this entity is integral to the operations of our business by providing battery cells for our electric vehicles (EVs). Equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC were $
101
million and $
191
million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
There have been
no
significant ownership changes in our Automotive China joint ventures (Automotive China JVs) since December 31, 2022.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Summarized Operating Data of Automotive China JVs
Automotive China JVs' net sales
$
7,858
$
10,393
$
21,817
$
25,467
Automotive China JVs' net income (loss)
$
485
$
661
$
904
$
959
Dividends declared but not paid from our nonconsolidated affiliates were $
260
million and an insignificant amount at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Dividends received from our nonconsolidated affiliates were $
101
million and $
514
million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $
435
million and $
491
million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Undistributed earnings from our nonconsolidated affiliates were $
2.0
billion and $
1.9
billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Note 8.
Variable Interest Entities
Consolidated VIEs
Automotive Financing
–
GM Financial
GM Financial uses special purpose entities (SPEs) that are considered VIEs to issue variable funding notes to third party, bank-sponsored warehouse facilities or asset-backed securities to investors in securitization transactions. The debt issued by these VIEs is backed by finance receivables and leasing-related assets transferred to the VIEs (Securitized Assets). GM Financial determined that it is the primary beneficiary of the SPEs because the servicing responsibilities for the Securitized Assets give GM Financial the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the performance of the VIEs and the variable interests in the VIEs give GM Financial the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive residual returns that could potentially be significant. The assets of the VIEs serve as the sole source of repayment for the debt issued by these entities. Investors in the notes issued by the VIEs do not have recourse to GM Financial or its other assets, with the exception of customary representation and warranty repurchase provisions and indemnities that GM Financial provides as the servicer. GM Financial is not required to provide additional financial support to these SPEs. While these subsidiaries are included in GM Financial's condensed consolidated financial statements, they are separate legal entities and the finance receivables, lease-related assets and cash held by them are legally owned by them and are not available to GM Financial's creditors or creditors of GM Financial's other subsidiaries.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities related to GM Financial's consolidated VIEs:
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Restricted cash – current
$
3,092
$
2,176
Restricted cash – non-current
$
367
$
360
GM Financial receivables, net of fees – current
$
20,897
$
19,896
GM Financial receivables, net of fees – non-current
$
22,912
$
18,748
GM Financial equipment on operating leases, net
$
16,120
$
18,456
GM Financial short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
$
22,895
$
21,643
GM Financial long-term debt
$
22,440
$
20,545
GM Financial recognizes finance charge, leased vehicle and fee income on the Securitized Assets and interest expense on the secured debt issued in a securitization transaction and records a provision for loan losses to recognize loan losses expected over the remaining life of the finance receivables.
Nonconsolidated VIEs
Automotive
Nonconsolidated VIEs principally include automotive related operating entities to which we provided financial support to ensure that our supply needs for production are met or are not disrupted. Our variable interests in these nonconsolidated VIEs include equity investments, accounts and loans receivable, committed financial support and other off-balance sheet arrangements. The carrying amounts of assets were approximately $
2.5
billion and $
1.6
billion and liabilities were insignificant related to our nonconsolidated VIEs at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with these VIEs was approximately $
3.5
billion and $
3.3
billion, inclusive of approximately $
0.8
billion and $
1.4
billion in committed capital contributions to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC, at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Our maximum exposure to loss, and required capital contributions, could vary depending on Ultium Cells Holdings LLC's requirements and access to capital. We currently lack the power through voting or similar rights to direct the activities of these entities that most significantly affect their economic performance.
Note 9.
Debt
Automotive
The following table presents debt in our automotive operations:
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Secured debt
$
125
$
124
$
124
$
123
Unsecured debt(a)
15,764
14,527
17,340
16,323
Finance lease liabilities
469
478
381
381
Total automotive debt(b)
$
16,357
$
15,129
$
17,844
$
16,828
Fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs
$
14,118
$
15,971
Fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs
$
1,011
$
857
Available under credit facility agreements(c)
$
13,472
$
15,095
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt(d)
14.2
%
6.1
%
Weighted-average interest rate on outstanding long-term debt(d)
5.8
%
5.8
%
__________
(a)
Primarily consists of senior notes.
(b)
Includes net discount and debt issuance costs of $
522
million and $
525
million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(c)
Excludes our
364
-day, $
2.0
billion facility allocated for exclusive use by GM Financial.
(d)
Includes coupon rates on debt denominated in various foreign currencies and interest free loans.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
In March 2023, we redeemed our $
1.5
billion,
4.875
% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date of October 2023 and recorded an insignificant loss.
Also, in March 2023, we renewed and reduced the total borrowing capacity of our
five-year
, $
11.2
billion facility to $
10.0
billion, which now matures March 31, 2028. We also renewed and reduced the total borrowing capacity of our
three-year
, $
4.3
billion facility to $
4.1
billion, which now matures March 31, 2026, and renewed our
364-day
, $
2.0
billion revolving credit facility allocated for the exclusive use of GM Financial, which now matures March 30, 2024. The renewed credit facilities are based on Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (Term SOFR) whereas the previous credit facilities were based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
In October 2023, we entered into a new
364-day
unsecured revolving credit facility with a borrowing capacity of $
6.0
billion, which matures on October 1, 2024. Interest rates on obligations under this facility are based on Term SOFR. This facility contains representations, warranties and covenants, that are typical for these types of facilities.
GM Financial
The following table presents debt of GM Financial:
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Secured debt
$
45,271
$
44,817
$
42,131
$
41,467
Unsecured debt
57,244
55,338
54,723
52,270
Total GM Financial debt
$
102,515
$
100,155
$
96,854
$
93,738
Fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs
$
98,032
$
91,545
Fair value utilizing Level 3 inputs
$
2,123
$
2,192
Secured debt consists of revolving credit facilities and securitization notes payable. Most of the secured debt was issued by VIEs and is repayable only from proceeds related to the underlying pledged assets. Refer to Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information on GM Financial's involvement with VIEs. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, GM Financial renewed revolving credit facilities with total borrowing capacity of $
17.7
billion and issued $
18.1
billion in aggregate principal amount of securitization notes payable with an initial weighted-average interest rate of
5.5
% and maturity dates ranging from 2023 to 2035.
Unsecured debt consists of senior notes, credit facilities and other unsecured debt. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, GM Financial issued $
8.3
billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes with an initial weighted-average interest rate of
5.5
% and maturity dates ranging from 2026 to 2033.
Note 10.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Automotive
The following table presents the notional amounts of derivative financial instruments in our automotive operations:
Fair Value Level
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Derivatives not designated as hedges(a)
Foreign currency
2
$
1,208
$
4,072
Commodity
2
688
1,075
Total derivative financial instruments
$
1,895
$
5,148
__________
(a)
The fair value of these derivative instruments at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and the gains/losses included in our condensed consolidated income statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were insignificant, unless otherwise noted.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
GM Financial
The following table presents the gross fair value amounts of GM Financial's derivative financial instruments and the associated notional amounts:
Fair Value Level
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Notional
Fair Value of Assets
Fair Value of Liabilities
Notional
Fair Value of Assets
Fair Value of Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedges(a)
Fair value hedges
Interest rate swaps
2
$
21,820
$
—
$
827
$
19,950
$
—
$
821
Cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps
2
1,881
27
4
1,434
34
1
Foreign currency swaps(b)
2
7,674
20
547
6,852
—
586
Derivatives not designated as hedges(a)
Interest rate contracts
2
117,215
2,248
2,299
113,975
2,268
1,984
Total derivative financial instruments(c)
$
148,589
$
2,295
$
3,677
$
142,212
$
2,302
$
3,392
__________
(a)
The gains/losses included in our condensed consolidated income statements and statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were insignificant, unless otherwise noted. Amounts accrued for interest payments in a net receivable position are included in Other assets. Amounts accrued for interest payments in a net payable position are included in Other liabilities.
(b)
The effect of foreign currency cash flow hedges recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income includes losses of $
154
million and $
383
million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, and losses of an insignificant amount and $
832
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. The effect of foreign currency cash flow hedges reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income into income includes losses of $
226
million and $
386
million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and losses of $
129
million and $
944
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
(c)
GM Financial held $
685
million and $
553
million of collateral from counterparties available for netting against GM Financial's asset positions and posted $
1.7
billion and $
1.5
billion of collateral to counterparties available for netting against GM Financial's liability positions at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
The fair value for Level 2 instruments was derived using the market approach based on observable market inputs including quoted prices of similar instruments and foreign exchange and interest rate forward curves.
The following amounts were recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to items designated and qualifying as hedged items in fair value hedging relationships:
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Carrying Amount of Hedged Items
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustments(a)
Carrying Amount of Hedged Items
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustments(a)
Short-term unsecured debt
$
2,758
$
(
8
)
$
3,048
$
2
Long-term unsecured debt
26,788
1,232
25,271
779
GM Financial unsecured debt
$
29,545
$
1,224
$
28,319
$
781
__________
(a)
Includes $
615
million and an insignificant amount of unamortized losses remaining on hedged items for which hedge accounting has been discontinued at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Note 11.
Product Warranty and Related Liabilities
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Product Warranty and Related Liabilities
Warranty balance at beginning of period
$
8,741
$
8,969
$
8,530
$
9,774
Warranties issued and assumed in period – recall campaigns
157
168
707
490
Warranties issued and assumed in period – product warranty
693
516
1,748
1,426
Payments
(
1,017
)
(
1,001
)
(
3,044
)
(
3,090
)
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties
147
78
758
150
Effect of foreign currency and other
(
22
)
(
49
)
—
(
68
)
Warranty balance at end of period
8,699
8,682
8,699
8,682
Less: Supplier recoveries balance at end of period(a)
82
1,189
82
1,189
Warranty balance, net of supplier recoveries at end of period
$
8,616
$
7,493
$
8,616
$
7,493
__________
(a)
The current portion of supplier recoveries is recorded in Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance and the non-current portion is recorded in Other assets.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Product Warranty Expense, Net of Recoveries
Warranties issued and assumed in period
$
850
$
685
$
2,455
$
1,916
Supplier recoveries accrued in period
(
53
)
(
57
)
636
(
196
)
Adjustments and other
125
29
759
82
Warranty expense, net of supplier recoveries
$
922
$
657
$
3,850
$
1,802
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a charge to supplier recoveries of $
792
million related to a settlement for Chevrolet Bolt recall costs. Refer to Note 13 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more details on the Chevrolet Bolt recall and the associated supplier recovery. For losses that can be estimated, we estimate our reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued for recall campaigns to be insignificant at September 30, 2023.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Note 12.
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Pension Benefits
Global OPEB Plans
Pension Benefits
Global OPEB Plans
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Service cost
$
44
$
39
$
3
$
58
$
35
$
4
Interest cost
568
184
59
323
71
37
Expected return on plan assets
(
730
)
(
192
)
—
(
750
)
(
130
)
—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
(
1
)
1
—
(
1
)
1
(
1
)
Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses
—
8
(
6
)
5
32
17
Net periodic pension and OPEB (income) expense
$
(
119
)
$
40
$
56
$
(
365
)
$
9
$
57
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Pension Benefits
Global OPEB Plans
Pension Benefits
Global OPEB Plans
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Service cost
$
131
$
123
$
7
$
174
$
103
$
12
Interest cost
1,704
521
177
969
221
111
Expected return on plan assets
(
2,190
)
(
544
)
—
(
2,250
)
(
404
)
—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
(
2
)
2
(
1
)
(
2
)
3
(
4
)
Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses
—
25
(
17
)
14
101
51
Net periodic pension and OPEB (income) expense
$
(
357
)
$
127
$
166
$
(
1,095
)
$
24
$
170
The non-service cost components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits (OPEB) income of $
86
million and $
376
million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $
258
million and $
1.1
billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are presented in Interest income and other non-operating income, net.
Note 13.
Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation-Related Liability and Tax Administrative Matters
In the normal course of our business, we are named from time to time as a defendant in various legal actions, including arbitrations, class actions and other litigation. We identify below the material individual proceedings and investigations where we believe a material loss is reasonably possible or probable. We accrue for matters when we believe that losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had accruals of $
1.2
billion and $
1.1
billion in Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities. In many matters, it is inherently difficult to determine whether a loss is probable or reasonably possible or to estimate the size or range of the potential loss. Some 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 cannot be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, while we believe that appropriate accruals have been established for losses that are probable and can be reasonably estimated, it is possible that adverse outcomes from such proceedings could exceed the amounts accrued by an amount that could be material to our results of operations or cash flows in any particular reporting period.
GM Korea Subcontract Workers Litigation
GM Korea Company (GM Korea) is party to litigation with current and former subcontract workers over allegations that they are entitled to the same wages and benefits provided to full-time employees, and to be hired as full-time employees. In May 2018 and September 2020, the Korean labor authorities issued adverse administrative orders finding that GM Korea must hire certain current subcontract workers as full-time employees. GM Korea appealed the May 2018 and September 2020 orders. Since June 2020, the Seoul High Court (an intermediate-level appellate court) ruled against GM Korea in eight subcontract worker cases. Although GM Korea has appealed these decisions to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea, GM Korea has since hired certain of its subcontract workers as full-time employees. At September 30, 2023, our accrual covering certain asserted claims and claims that we believe are probable of assertion and for which liability is probable was approximately $
198
million. We estimate the reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued for other current subcontract workers who may assert similar claims to be approximately $
88
million at September 30, 2023. We are currently unable to estimate any reasonably possible material loss or range of loss that may result from additional claims that may be asserted by former subcontract workers.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Other Litigation-Related Liability and Tax Administrative Matters
Various other legal actions, including class actions, governmental investigations, claims and proceedings are pending against us or our related companies or joint ventures, including, but not limited to, matters arising out of alleged product defects; employment-related matters; product and workplace safety, vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations; product warranties; financial services; dealer, supplier and other contractual relationships; government regulations relating to competition issues; tax-related matters not subject to the provision of Accounting Standards Codification 740, "Income Taxes" (indirect tax-related matters); product design, manufacture and performance; consumer protection laws; and environmental protection laws, including laws regulating air emissions, water discharges, waste management and environmental remediation from stationary sources. We also from time to time receive subpoenas and other inquiries or requests for information from agencies or other representatives of U.S. federal, state and foreign governments on a variety of issues.
There ar
e several putat
ive class actions pending against GM in the U.S. and Canada alleging that various vehicles sold, including model year 2011-2016 Duramax Diesel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, violate federal, state and foreign emission standards. In July 2023, the putative class actions pending in the U.S. were dismissed with prejudice and judgment entered in favor of GM, and plaintiffs appealed the dismissal. We are currently unable to estimate any reasonably possible material loss or range of loss that may result from these actions. GM has also faced a series of additional lawsuits in the U.S. based on these allegations, including a shareholder demand lawsuit that remains pending.
There are several putative class actions and two certified class actions pending against GM in the U.S. alleging that various 2011-2014 model year vehicles are defective because they excessively consume oil. While many of these proceedings have been dismissed or have been settled for insignificant amounts, several remain outstanding, and in October 2022, we received an adverse jury verdict in the certified class action proceeding involving three states. We do not believe that the verdict is supported by the evidence and plan to appeal, if necessary. We are currently unable to estimate any reasonably possible material loss or range of loss that may result from the putative class action proceedings and have previously accrued an immaterial amount related to one of the certified class action proceedings.
There is one putative class action and one certified class action pending against GM in the U.S. alleging that various 2015-2022 model year vehicles are defective because they are equipped with faulty 8-speed transmissions. In March 2023, the judge overseeing the class action concerning 2015-2019 model year vehicles certified 26 state subclasses. The putative class action concerning 2020-2022 model year vehicles is pending in front of a different judge that has not yet addressed class certification. We have similar cases pending in Canada concerning these vehicles. In the three months ended September 30, 2023, we accrued an insignificant amount in connection with these matters. We are currently unable to estimate any reasonably possible or probable material loss or range of loss that may result from these proceedings in excess of amounts accrued.
There is a class action pending against GM in the U.S., and a putative class action in Canada, alleging that 2011-2016 model year Duramax Diesel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles are equipped with defective fuel pumps that are prone to failure. In March 2023, the U.S. court certified seven state subclasses. In the three months ended September 30, 2023, we accrued an insignificant amount in connection with these matters. We are currently unable to estimate any reasonably possible or probable material loss or range of loss that may result from these proceedings in excess of amounts accrued.
Beyond the class action litigations disclosed, we have several other class action litigations pending at any given time. Historically, relatively few classes have been certified in these types of cases. Therefore, we will generally only disclose specific class actions if a class is certified and we believe there is a reasonably possible material exposure to the Company.
We are currently in discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulators regarding potential adjustments to our balance of greenhouse gas (GHG) credits. Based on progress made in these discussions, in the three months ended September 30, 2023, we accrued $
139
million. Through September 30, 2023, the total costs expensed in connection with these matters were $
450
million, which represents our current best estimate of the probable loss related to these matters. We are currently unable to provide an estimate of any loss in excess of amounts incurred, but such loss may be material.
Indirect tax-related matters are being evaluated globally pertaining to value added taxes, customs, duties, sales tax, property taxes and other non-income tax-related tax exposures. Certain administrative proceedings are indirect tax-related and may require that we deposit funds in escrow or provide an alternative form of security. For indirect tax-related matters, we estimate our reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued to be up to approximately $
1.8
billion at September 30, 2023.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Takata Matters
In November 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directed that we replace the Takata Corporation (Takata) airbag inflators in our GMT900 vehicles, which are full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and we did not contest NHTSA's decision. While we have already begun the process of executing the recall, given the number of vehicles in this population, the recall will take several years to be completed. Accordingly, in the year ended December 31, 2020, we recorded a warranty accrual of $
1.1
billion for the expected costs of complying with the recall remedy. In the three months ended September 30, 2023, we reduced our accrual by an insignificant amount based on the actual costs incurred to-date. At September 30, 2023, our remaining accrual for these matters was $
624
million, and we believe the currently accrued amount remains reasonable.
GM has recalled certain vehicles sold outside of the U.S. to replace Takata inflators in those vehicles. There are significant differences in vehicle and inflator design between the relevant vehicles sold internationally and those sold in the U.S. We continue to gather and analyze evidence about these inflators and to share our findings with regulators. Any additional recalls relating to these inflators could be material to our results of operations and cash flows.
There are several putative class actions that have been filed against GM, including in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, arising out of allegations that airbag inflators manufactured by Takata are defective. In March 2023, a U.S. court overseeing one of the putative class actions issued a final judgment in favor of GM on all claims in eight states at issue in that proceeding. In August 2023, the U.S. court granted class certification as to a Louisiana claim, but denied certification as to seven other states. Both GM and plaintiffs are pursuing an appeal of the U.S. court’s rulings. At this stage of these proceedings, we are unable to provide an estimate of the amounts or range of reasonably possible material loss.
ARC Matters
In May 2023, we initiated a voluntary recall covering nearly
one million
2014-2017 model year Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia SUVs equipped with driver front airbag inflators manufactured by ARC Automotive, Inc. (ARC), and accrued an insignificant amount for the expected costs of the recall. As part of its ongoing investigation into ARC airbag inflators, on September 5, 2023, NHTSA issued an initial decision that approximately
52
million frontal driver and passenger airbag inflators manufactured by ARC and Delphi Automotive Systems LLC over a roughly
20-year
period contain a safety-related defect and must be recalled. NHTSA’s initial decision is based on the occurrence of seven field ruptures involving ARC-manufactured frontal airbag inflators. We are continuing to investigate the cause of the ruptures in GM vehicles in connection with our existing recalls. We expect NHTSA to issue its final decision sometime after the administrative record for NHTSA’s investigation closes on December 4, 2023. We do not believe further GM vehicle recalls are necessary or appropriate at this time and we expect to submit appropriate comments to NHTSA to explain this position before the close of the administrative record. However, depending on the outcome of the dispute between NHTSA and ARC, and the possibility of additional recalls, the cost of which may not be fully recoverable, it is reasonably possible that the costs associated with these matters in excess of amounts accrued could be material, but we are unable to provide an estimate of the amounts or range of reasonably possible material loss at this time.
There are several putative class actions that have been filed against GM, including in the U.S., Canada and Israel, arising out of allegations that airbag inflators manufactured by ARC are defective. At this stage of these proceedings, we are unable to provide an estimate of the amounts or range of reasonably possible material loss.
Chevrolet Bolt Recall
In July 2021, we initiated a voluntary recall for certain 2017-2019 model year Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to the risk that
two
manufacturing defects present in the same battery cell could cause a high voltage battery fire in certain of these vehicles. Accordingly, in the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded a warranty accrual of $
812
million. After further investigation into the manufacturing processes at our battery supplier, LG Energy Solution (LGES), and disassembling battery packs, we determined that the risk of battery cell defects was not confined to the initial recall population. As a result, in August 2021, we expanded the recall to include all 2017-2022 model year Chevrolet Bolt EV and Electric Utility Vehicles (EUVs) and recorded an additional warranty accrual of $
1.2
billion in the three months ended September 30, 2021. In October 2021, we reached an agreement with LG Electronics, Inc. (LGE), under which LGE agreed to reimburse GM for costs and expenses associated with the recall. As a result, in the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized a receivable of $
1.9
billion, which substantially offset the warranty charges we recognized in connection with the recall. In the three months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded a charge of $
792
million to reflect a settlement agreement with LGES and LGE (collectively, LG) whereby the parties agreed to reduce the amount of recall costs and expenses for which LG would reimburse GM. The commercial negotiations with LG also resolved other commercial matters associated with our Ultium Cells Holdings LLC joint venture with LGES. These charges reflect our current best estimate for the cost of the recall remedy, which includes non-traditional recall remedies provided by GM to enhance customer satisfaction. The actual costs of the recall could be materially higher or lower. For 2017-2019 model year vehicles, the recall remedy will be to replace the high voltage battery modules in
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
these vehicles with new modules. For approximately half of the 2020-2022 model year vehicles, recently developed battery diagnostic software will be the recall remedy, with the remainder receiving new high voltage battery modules.
In addition, putative class actions have been filed against GM in the U.S. and Canada alleging that the batteries contained in the Bolt EVs and EUVs included in the recall population are defective. GM has reached an agreement in principle to settle the U.S. class actions for an immaterial amount.
Opel/Vauxhall Sale
In 2017, we sold the Opel and Vauxhall businesses and certain other assets in Europe (the Opel/Vauxhall Business) to PSA Group, now Stellantis N.V. (Stellantis), under a Master Agreement (the Agreement). We also sold the European financing subsidiaries and branches to Banque PSA Finance S.A. and BNP Paribas Personal Finance S.A. Although the sale reduced our new vehicle presence in Europe, we may still be impacted by actions taken by regulators related to vehicles sold before the sale. General Motors Holdings LLC agreed, on behalf of our wholly owned subsidiary (the Seller), to indemnify Stellantis for certain losses resulting from any inaccuracy of the representations and warranties or breaches of our covenants included in the Agreement and for certain other liabilities, including costs related to certain emissions claims, product liabilities and recalls. We are unable to estimate any reasonably possible material loss or range of loss that may result from these actions either directly or through an indemnification claim from Stellantis. Certain of these indemnification obligations are subject to time limitations, thresholds and/or caps as to the amount of required payments.
Currently, various consumer lawsuits have been filed against the Seller and Stellantis in Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands alleging that Opel and Vauxhall vehicles sold by the Seller violated applicable emissions standards. In addition, we indemnified Stellantis for an immaterial amount for certain recalls that Stellantis has conducted or will conduct, including recalls in certain geographic locations that Stellantis intends to conduct related to Takata inflators in legacy Opel vehicles. We may in the future be required to further indemnify Stellantis relating to its Takata recalls, but we believe such further indemnification to be remote at this time.
Product Liability
We recorded liabilities of $
596
million and $
561
million in Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 for the expected cost of all known product liability claims, plus an estimate of the expected cost for product liability claims that have already been incurred and are expected to be filed in the future for which we are self-insured. It is reasonably possible that our accruals for product liability claims may increase in future periods in material amounts, although we cannot estimate a reasonable range of incremental loss based on currently available information. We believe that any judgment against us involving our products for actual damages will be adequately covered by our recorded accruals and, where applicable, excess liability insurance coverage.
Guarantees
We enter into indemnification agreements for liability claims involving products manufactured primarily by certain joint ventures. These guarantees terminate in years ranging from 2023 to 2028, or upon the occurrence of specific events or are ongoing. We believe that the related potential costs incurred are adequately covered by our recorded accruals, which are insignificant. The maximum future undiscounted payments mainly based on royalties received associated with vehicles sold to date were $
3.6
billion and $
3.1
billion for these guarantees at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the majority of which relates to the indemnification agreements.
We provide payment guarantees on commercial loans outstanding with third parties such as dealers. In some instances, certain assets of the party or our payables to the party whose debt or performance we have guaranteed may offset, to some degree, the amount of any potential future payments. We are also exposed to residual value guarantees associated with certain sales to rental car companies.
We p
eriodically 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. Insignificant amounts have been recorded for such obligations as the majority of them are not probable or estimable at this time and the fair value of the guarantees at issuance was insignificant. Refer to the Opel/Vauxhall Sale section of this note for additional information on our indemnification obligations to Stellantis under the Agreement.
Supplier Finance Programs
Third-party finance providers offer certain suppliers the option for payment in advance of their invoice due date through financing programs that we established. We retain our obligation to the participating suppliers, and we make payments directly to the third-party finance providers on the original invoice due date pursuant to the original invoice terms. There are no assets pledged as security or other forms of guarantees provided for committed payments. Our outstanding eligible balances under our supplier finance programs were $
1.1
billion and $
852
million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, which are recorded in Accounts payable (principally trade).
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Note 14.
Income Taxes
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, Income tax expense of $
470
million was lower than the statutory tax rate primarily due to jurisdictional mix of earnings and tax expense attributable to entities included in our effective tax rate calculation. In the three months ended September 30, 2022, Income tax expense of $
845
million was primarily due to tax expense attributable to entities included in our effective tax rate calculation.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Income tax expense of $
1.4
billion was lower than the statutory tax rate primarily due to jurisdictional mix of earnings and tax expense attributable to entities included in our effective tax rate calculation. In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Income tax expense of $
1.3
billion was primarily due to tax expense attributable to entities included in our effective tax rate calculation, partially offset by the release of a valuation allowance against certain Cruise deferred tax assets that were considered realizable due to the reconsolidation of Cruise for U.S. tax purposes.
Note 15.
Restructuring and Other Initiatives
We have executed various restructuring and other initiatives and we may execute additional initiatives in the future, if necessary, to streamline manufacturing capacity and reduce other costs to improve the utilization of remaining facilities. To the extent these programs involve voluntary separations, a liability is generally recorded at the time offers to employees are accepted. To the extent these programs provide separation benefits in accordance with pre-existing agreements, a liability is recorded once the amount is probable and reasonably estimable. If employees are involuntarily terminated, a liability is generally recorded at the communication date. Related charges are recorded in Automotive and other cost of sales and Automotive and other selling, general and administrative expense.
The following table summarizes the reserves and charges related to restructuring and other initiatives, including postemployment benefit reserves and charges:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,151
$
152
$
520
$
285
Additions, interest accretion and other
161
7
1,396
11
Payments
(
661
)
(
22
)
(
1,266
)
(
144
)
Revisions to estimates and effect of foreign currency
(
2
)
(
9
)
—
(
23
)
Balance at end of period
$
650
$
129
$
650
$
129
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, restructuring and other initiatives included strategic activities in GMNA related to Buick dealerships. We recorded charges of $
93
million and $
438
million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, which are included in the table above, and incurred $
461
million in net cash outflows resulting from these dealer restructurings in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, in addition to the charges of $
511
million and net cash outflows of $
120
million in the year ended December 31, 2022. The remaining $
368
million is expected to be substantially paid by the end of 2023.
Additionally, on March 9, 2023, we announced a voluntary separation program (VSP) to accelerate attrition related to the cost reduction program announced in January 2023. We recorded charges in GMNA of $
30
million and $
905
million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to employee separation charges, which are reflected in the table above. We incurred $
767
million of cash outflows resulting from the VSP in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. We expect remaining cash outflows related to these activities of approximately $
138
million to be substantially complete by the end of 2023.
Note 16.
Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests
We have
2.0
billion shares of preferred stock and
5.0
billion shares of common stock authorized for issuance. We had
no
shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We had
1.4
billion shares of common stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Common Stock
Holders of our common stock are entitled to dividends at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors. Our total dividends paid on common stock were $
123
million and $
373
million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and $
130
million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
In August 2022, our Board of Directors increased the capacity under our previously announced common stock repurchase program to $
5.0
billion from the $
3.3
billion that remained under the program as of June 30, 2022. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, we purchased
30
million and
38
million shares of our outstanding common stock for $
1.1
billion and $
1.5
billion as part of the program.
Cruise Preferred Shares
In March 2022, under the Share Purchase Agreement, we acquired SoftBank Vision Fund (AIV M2) L.P.'s (together with its affiliates, SoftBank) Cruise Class A-1, Class F and Class G Preferred Shares for $
2.1
billion and made an additional $
1.35
billion investment in Cruise in place of SoftBank. SoftBank no longer has an ownership interest in or has any rights with respect to Cruise.
Cruise Common Shares
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, GM Cruise Holdings LLC (Cruise Holdings) issued $
104
million and $
278
million of Class B Common Shares to net settle vested awards under Cruise's 2018 Employee Incentive Plan and issued $
57
million and $
156
million of Class B Common Shares to fund the payment of statutory tax withholding obligations resulting from the settlement or exercise of vested awards. Also, GM conducted quarterly tender offers and paid $
70
million and $
206
million in cash to purchase tendered Cruise Class B Common Shares during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Class B Common Shares are classified as noncontrolling interests in our condensed consolidated financial statements except for certain shares that are liability classified that have a recorded value of $
93
million and $
60
million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Refer to Note 18 for additional information on Cruise stock incentive awards.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the effect on the equity attributable to us for changes in our ownership interest in Cruise was insignificant. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, net income attributable to shareholders and transfers to the noncontrolling interest in Cruise and other subsidiaries was $
8.0
billion and $
7.1
billion, which for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, included a $
820
million decrease in retained earnings primarily due to the redemption of Cruise preferred shares.
The following table summarizes the significant components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Balance at beginning of period
$
(
2,693
)
$
(
2,557
)
$
(
2,776
)
$
(
2,653
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) and noncontrolling interests, net of reclassification adjustment and tax(a)(b)
(
129
)
(
645
)
(
47
)
(
550
)
Balance at end of period
$
(
2,822
)
$
(
3,202
)
$
(
2,822
)
$
(
3,202
)
Defined Benefit Plans
Balance at beginning of period
$
(
4,930
)
$
(
6,150
)
$
(
4,851
)
$
(
6,528
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification adjustment, net of tax(b)
70
235
(
14
)
514
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax(b)
7
47
13
146
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(b)
77
282
(
1
)
660
Balance at end of period(c)
$
(
4,853
)
$
(
5,868
)
$
(
4,853
)
$
(
5,868
)
__________
(a)
The noncontrolling interests and reclassification adjustments were insignificant in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
(b)
The income tax effect was insignificant in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
(c)
Primarily consists of unamortized actuarial loss on our defined benefit plans. Refer to Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies of our 2022 Form 10-K for additional information.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
Note 17.
Earnings Per Share
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Basic earnings per share
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
$
3,064
$
3,305
$
8,026
$
7,935
Less: cumulative dividends on subsidiary preferred stock(a)
(
26
)
(
26
)
(
80
)
(
1,004
)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
3,038
$
3,278
$
7,946
$
6,931
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
1,372
1,448
1,384
1,455
Basic earnings per common share
$
2.21
$
2.26
$
5.74
$
4.76
Diluted earnings per share
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – diluted
$
3,038
$
3,278
$
7,946
$
6,931
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic
1,372
1,448
1,384
1,455
Dilutive effect of awards under stock incentive plans
6
9
6
9
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted
1,378
1,457
1,390
1,464
Diluted earnings per common share
$
2.20
$
2.25
$
5.72
$
4.73
Potentially dilutive securities(b)
14
10
14
10
__________
(a)
Includes a $
909
million deemed dividend related to the redemption of Cruise preferred shares from SoftBank in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
(b)
Potentially dilutive securities attributable to outstanding stock options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) at September 30, 2023 and 2022 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (EPS) because the securities would have had an antidilutive effect.
Note 18.
Stock Incentive Plans
Cruise Stock Incentive Awards
In March 2022, Cruise modified its RSUs that settle in Cruise common stock to remove the liquidity vesting condition such that all granted RSU awards vest solely upon satisfactions of a service condition. Total compensation expense related to Cruise Holdings' share-based awards was $
199
million and $
150
million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $
476
million and $
1.5
billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, when excluding the compensation expense in the period April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, primarily represents the impact of the modification to outstanding awards. GM conducted quarterly tender offers and paid $
206
million and $
327
million in cash to purchase tendered Cruise Class B Common Shares during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Note 19.
Segment Reporting
We analyze the results of our business through the following reportable segments: GMNA, GMI, Cruise and GM Financial. The chief operating decision-maker evaluates the operating results and performance of our automotive segments and Cruise through earnings before interest and income taxes (EBIT)-adjusted, which is presented net of noncontrolling interests. The chief operating decision-maker evaluates GM Financial through earnings before income taxes (EBT)-adjusted because interest income and interest expense are part of operating results when assessing and measuring the operational and financial performance of the segment. Each segment has a manager responsible for executing our strategic initiatives. While not all vehicles within a segment are individually profitable on a fully allocated cost basis, those vehicles attract customers to dealer showrooms and help maintain sales volumes for other, more profitable vehicles and contribute towards meeting required fuel efficiency standards. As a result of these and other factors, we do not manage our business on an individual brand or vehicle basis.
Substantially all of the trucks, crossovers, cars and automobile 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, trucks, crossovers and cars are also sold to fleet
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
customers, including daily rental car companies, commercial fleet customers, leasing companies and governments. Fleet sales are completed through the dealer network and in some cases directly with fleet customers. Retail and fleet customers can obtain a wide range of after-sale vehicle services and products through the dealer network, such as maintenance, light repairs, collision repairs, vehicle accessories and extended service warranties.
GMNA meets the demands of customers in North America and GMI primarily meets the demands of customers outside North America with vehicles developed, manufactured and/or marketed under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands. We also have equity ownership stakes in entities that meet the demands of customers in other countries, primarily China, with vehicles developed, manufactured and/or marketed under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Wuling brands. Cruise is our global segment responsible for the development and commercialization of AV technology, and includes AV-related engineering and other costs. We provide automotive financing services through our GM Financial segment.
Our automotive interest income and interest expense, legacy costs from the Opel/Vauxhall Business (primarily pension costs), corporate expenditures and certain revenues and expenses that are not part of a reportable segment are recorded centrally in Corporate. Corporate assets primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable debt securities and intersegment balances. All intersegment balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The following tables summarize key financial information by segment:
At and For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
GMNA
GMI
Corporate
Eliminations
Total Automotive
Cruise
GM Financial
Eliminations/Reclassifications
Total
Net sales and revenue
$
36,106
$
4,330
$
67
$
40,503
$
25
$
3,641
$
(
38
)
$
44,131
Earnings (loss) before interest and taxes-adjusted
$
3,526
$
357
$
(
322
)
$
3,561
$
(
732
)
$
741
$
(
7
)
$
3,564
Adjustments(a)
$
(
123
)
$
—
$
—
$
(
123
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
(
123
)
Automotive interest income
322
Automotive interest expense
(
229
)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(
70
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
3,464
Income tax benefit (expense)
(
470
)
Net income (loss)
2,994
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
70
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
$
3,064
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates
$
2,603
$
6,256
$
—
$
—
$
8,859
$
—
$
1,691
$
—
$
10,549
Goodwill and intangibles
$
2,112
$
716
$
4
$
—
$
2,832
$
723
$
1,352
$
—
$
4,907
Total assets
$
155,556
$
24,444
$
47,964
$
(
77,461
)
$
150,504
$
4,888
$
128,962
$
(
2,649
)
$
281,705
Depreciation and amortization
$
1,585
$
158
$
5
$
—
$
1,749
$
12
$
1,231
$
—
$
2,992
Impairment charges
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Equity income (loss)(b)
$
105
$
190
$
—
$
—
$
295
$
—
$
33
$
—
$
328
__________
(a) Consists of charges for strategic activities related to Buick dealerships and charges related to the VSP in GMNA.
(b) Equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC are presented in Automotive and other cost of sales as this entity is integral to the operations of our business by providing battery cells for our EVs. In the three months ended September 30, 2023, equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC were $
101
million.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
At and For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
GMNA
GMI
Corporate
Eliminations
Total Automotive
Cruise
GM Financial
Eliminations/Reclassifications
Total
Net sales and revenue
$
34,691
$
3,980
$
32
$
38,703
$
25
$
3,187
$
(
27
)
$
41,889
Earnings (loss) before interest and taxes-adjusted
$
3,894
$
334
$
(
352
)
$
3,876
$
(
497
)
$
911
$
(
2
)
$
4,287
Adjustments
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
—
Automotive interest income
122
Automotive interest expense
(
259
)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(
53
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
4,097
Income tax benefit (expense)
(
845
)
Net income (loss)
3,252
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
53
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
$
3,305
Equity in net assets of nonconsolidated affiliates
$
1,641
$
6,564
$
—
$
—
$
8,205
$
—
$
1,705
$
—
$
9,910
Goodwill and intangibles
$
2,160
$
744
$
4
$
—
$
2,908
$
721
$
1,339
$
—
$
4,968
Total assets
$
134,823
$
23,756
$
38,693
$
(
59,941
)
$
137,331
$
5,669
$
118,917
$
(
1,388
)
$
260,529
Depreciation and amortization
$
1,419
$
124
$
5
$
—
$
1,548
$
15
$
1,212
$
—
$
2,774
Impairment charges
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Equity income (loss)
$
(
6
)
$
329
$
—
$
—
$
323
$
—
$
44
$
—
$
367
At and For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
GMNA
GMI
Corporate
Eliminations
Total Automotive
Cruise
GM Financial
Eliminations/Reclassifications
Total
Net sales and revenue
$
106,214
$
12,011
$
177
$
118,403
$
76
$
10,482
$
(
98
)
$
128,863
Earnings (loss) before interest and taxes-adjusted
$
10,295
$
940
$
(
996
)
$
10,240
$
(
1,904
)
$
2,278
$
(
13
)
$
10,601
Adjustments(a)
$
(
1,343
)
$
76
$
—
$
(
1,267
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
(
1,267
)
Automotive interest income
801
Automotive interest expense
(
689
)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(
179
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
9,267
Income tax benefit (expense)
(
1,421
)
Net income (loss)
7,846
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
179
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
$
8,026
Depreciation and amortization
$
4,544
$
424
$
15
$
—
$
4,984
$
27
$
3,727
$
—
$
8,738
Impairment charges
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Equity income (loss)(b)
$
89
$
348
$
—
$
—
$
437
$
—
$
111
$
—
$
548
__________
(a) Consists of charges for strategic activities related to Buick dealerships and charges related to the VSP in GMNA and the partial resolution of Korean subcontractor matters in GMI.
(b) Equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC are presented in Automotive and other cost of sales as this entity is integral to the operations of our business by providing battery cells for our EVs. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC were $
191
million.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS —— (Continued)
At and For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
GMNA
GMI
Corporate
Eliminations
Total Automotive
Cruise
GM Financial
Eliminations/Reclassifications
Total
Net sales and revenue
$
92,907
$
11,100
$
132
$
104,140
$
76
$
9,489
$
(
79
)
$
113,627
Earnings (loss) before interest and taxes-adjusted
$
9,334
$
871
$
(
1,470
)
$
8,735
$
(
1,365
)
$
3,301
$
4
$
10,675
Adjustments(a)
$
100
$
—
$
—
$
100
$
(
1,057
)
$
—
$
—
(
957
)
Automotive interest income
245
Automotive interest expense
(
719
)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(
234
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
9,009
Income tax benefit (expense)
(
1,308
)
Net income (loss)
7,701
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
234
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
$
7,935
Depreciation and amortization
$
4,399
$
389
$
16
$
—
$
4,804
$
39
$
3,666
$
—
$
8,509
Impairment charges
$
11
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
11
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
11
Equity income (loss)
$
(
6
)
$
472
$
—
$
—
$
467
$
—
$
148
$
—
$
615
__________
(a) Consists of the resolution of substantially all royalty matters accrued with respect to past-year vehicle sales in GMNA; and charges related to the one-time modification of Cruise stock incentive awards.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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 condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2022 Form 10-K.
Forward-looking statements in this MD&A are not guarantees of future performance and may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section of this MD&A and Part 1, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2022 Form 10-K for a discussion of these risks and uncertainties. Except for per share amounts or as otherwise specified, dollar amounts presented within tables are stated in millions. Certain columns and rows may not add due to rounding.
Non-GAAP Measures
Our non-GAAP measures include: EBIT-adjusted, presented net of noncontrolling interests; EBT-adjusted for our GM Financial segment; EPS-diluted-adjusted; effective tax rate-adjusted (ETR-adjusted); return on invested capital-adjusted (ROIC-adjusted) and adjusted automotive free cash flow. Our calculation of these non-GAAP measures may not be 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 these non-GAAP measures has limitations and should not be considered superior to, in isolation from, or as a substitute for, related U.S. GAAP measures.
These non-GAAP measures allow management and investors to view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons and benchmark performance between periods and among geographic regions to understand operating performance without regard to items we do not consider a component of our core operating performance. Furthermore, these non-GAAP measures allow investors the opportunity to measure and monitor our performance against our externally communicated targets and evaluate the investment decisions being made by management to improve ROIC-adjusted. Management uses these measures in its financial, investment and operational decision-making processes, for internal reporting and as part of its forecasting and budgeting processes. Further, our Board of Directors uses certain of these, and other measures, as key metrics to determine management performance under our performance-based compensation plans. For these reasons, we believe these non-GAAP measures are useful for our investors.
EBIT-adjusted
EBIT-adjusted is presented net of noncontrolling interests and is used by management and can be used by investors to review our consolidated operating results because it excludes automotive interest income, automotive interest expense and income taxes as well as certain additional adjustments that are not considered part of our core operations. Examples of adjustments to EBIT include, but are not limited to, impairment charges on long-lived assets and other exit costs resulting from strategic shifts in our operations or discrete market and business conditions, and certain costs arising from legal matters. For EBIT-adjusted and our other non-GAAP measures, once we have made an adjustment in the current period for an item, we will also adjust the related non-GAAP measure in any future periods in which there is an impact from the item. Our corresponding measure for our GM Financial segment is EBT-adjusted because interest income and interest expense are part of operating results when assessing and measuring the operational and financial performance of the segment.
EPS-diluted-adjusted
EPS-diluted-adjusted is used by management and can be used by investors to review our consolidated diluted EPS results on a consistent basis. EPS-diluted-adjusted is calculated as net income attributable to common stockholders-diluted less adjustments noted above for EBIT-adjusted and certain income tax adjustments divided by weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted. Examples of income tax adjustments include the establishment or reversal of significant deferred tax asset valuation allowances.
ETR-adjusted
ETR-adjusted is used by management and can be used by investors to review the consolidated effective tax rate for our core operations on a consistent basis. ETR-adjusted is calculated as Income tax expense less the income tax related to the adjustments noted above for EBIT-adjusted and the income tax adjustments noted above for EPS-diluted-adjusted divided by Income before income taxes less adjustments. When we provide an expected adjusted effective tax rate, we do not provide an expected effective tax rate because the U.S. GAAP measure may include significant adjustments that are difficult to predict.
ROIC-adjusted
ROIC-adjusted is used by management and can be used by investors to review our investment and capital allocation decisions. We define ROIC-adjusted as EBIT-adjusted for the trailing four quarters divided by ROIC-adjusted average net assets, which is considered to be the average equity balances adjusted for average automotive debt and interest liabilities, exclusive of finance leases; average automotive net pension and OPEB liabilities; and average automotive net income tax assets during the same period.
Adjusted automotive free cash flow
Adjusted automotive free cash flow is used by management and can be used by investors to review the liquidity of our automotive operations and to measure and monitor our performance against our capital allocation program and evaluate our automotive liquidity against the substantial cash requirements of our automotive operations. We measure adjusted automotive free cash flow as automotive operating cash flow from operations less capital expenditures adjusted for management actions. Management actions can include voluntary events such as discretionary contributions to employee benefit plans or nonrecurring specific events such as a closure of a facility that are considered special for EBIT-adjusted purposes. Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section of this MD&A for additional information.
The following table reconciles Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT-adjusted:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
June 30,
March 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
2023
2022
2023
2022
2022
2021
Net income attributable to stockholders
$
3,064
$
3,305
$
2,566
$
1,692
$
2,395
$
2,939
$
1,999
$
1,741
Income tax expense (benefit)
470
845
522
490
428
(28)
580
471
Automotive interest expense
229
259
226
234
234
226
267
227
Automotive interest income
(322)
(122)
(251)
(73)
(229)
(50)
(215)
(44)
Adjustments
Buick dealer strategy(a)
93
—
246
—
99
—
511
—
Voluntary separation program(b)
30
—
—
—
875
—
—
—
GM Korea wage litigation(c)
—
—
(76)
—
—
—
—
—
Russia exit(d)
—
—
—
—
—
—
657
—
Cruise compensation modifications(e)
—
—
—
—
—
1,057
—
—
Patent royalty matters(f)
—
—
—
—
—
(100)
—
250
GM Brazil indirect tax matters(g)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
194
Total adjustments
123
—
170
—
974
957
1,168
444
EBIT-adjusted
$
3,564
$
4,287
$
3,234
$
2,343
$
3,803
$
4,044
$
3,799
$
2,839
_________
(a)
These adjustments were excluded because they relate to strategic activities to transition certain Buick dealers out of our dealer network as part of Buick’s EV strategy.
(b)
These adjustments were excluded because they relate to the acceleration of attrition as part of the cost reduction program announced in January 2023, primarily in the United States.
(c)
This adjustment was excluded because it relates to the partial resolution of subcontractor matters in Korea.
(d)
This adjustment was excluded because it relates to the shutdown of our Russia business including the write off of our net investment and release of accumulated translation losses into earnings.
(e)
This adjustment was excluded because it relates to the one-time modification of Cruise stock incentive awards.
(f)
These adjustments were excluded because they relate to certain royalties accrued with respect to past-year vehicle sales in the three months ended December 31, 2021, and the resolution of substantially all of these matters in the three months ended March 31, 2022.
(g)
This adjustment was excluded because it relates to a settlement with third parties in the three months ended December 31, 2021, relating to retrospective recoveries of indirect taxes in Brazil realized in prior periods.
The following table reconciles diluted earnin
gs pe
r common share under U.S. GAAP to EPS-diluted-adjusted:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Amount
Per Share
Amount
Per Share
Amount
Per Share
Amount
Per Share
Diluted earnings per common share
$
3,038
$
2.20
$
3,278
$
2.25
$
7,946
$
5.72
$
6,931
$
4.73
Adjustments(a)
123
0.09
—
—
1,267
0.91
957
0.65
Tax effect on adjustments(b)
(25)
(0.02)
—
—
(324)
(0.23)
(296)
(0.20)
Tax adjustments(c)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(482)
(0.33)
Deemed dividend adjustment(d)
—
—
—
—
—
—
909
0.62
EPS-diluted-adjusted
$
3,136
$
2.28
$
3,278
$
2.25
$
8,889
$
6.40
$
8,019
$
5.48
__________
(a)
Refer to the reconciliation of Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT-adjusted within this section of MD&A for the details of each individual adjustment.
(b)
The tax effect of each adjustment is determined based on the tax laws and valuation allowance status of the jurisdiction to which the adjustment relates.
(c)
This adjustment consists of tax benefit related to the release of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets considered realizable as a result of Cruise tax reconsolidation in the nine months ended September 30, 2022. This adjustment was excluded because significant impacts of valuation allowances are not considered part of our core operations.
(d)
This adjustment consists of a deemed dividend related to the redemption of Cruise preferred shares from SoftBank in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The following table reconciles our effective tax rate under U.S. GAAP to ETR-adjusted:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Effective tax rate
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Effective tax rate
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Effective tax rate
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Effective tax rate
Effective tax rate
$
3,464
$
470
13.6
%
$
4,097
$
845
20.6
%
$
9,267
$
1,421
15.3
%
$
9,009
$
1,308
14.5
%
Adjustments(a)
123
25
—
—
1,267
324
1,053
296
Tax adjustments(b)
—
—
—
482
ETR-adjusted
$
3,587
$
495
13.8
%
$
4,097
$
845
20.6
%
$
10,534
$
1,745
16.6
%
$
10,062
$
2,086
20.7
%
__________
(a)
Refer to the reconciliation of Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT-adjusted within this section of MD&A for adjustment details. These adjustments include Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests where applicable. The tax effect of each adjustment is determined based on the tax laws and valuation allowance status of the jurisdiction to which the adjustment relates.
(b)
Refer to the reconciliation of diluted earnings per common share under U.S. GAAP to EPS-diluted-adjusted within this section of MD&A for adjustment details.
We define return on equity (ROE) as Net income attributable to stockholders for the trailing four quarters divided by average equity for the same period. Management uses average equity to provide comparable amounts in the calculation of ROE. The following table summarizes the calculation of ROE (dollars in billions):
Four Quarters Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Net income attributable to stockholders
$
10.0
$
9.7
Average equity(a)
$
72.8
$
64.9
ROE
13.8
%
14.9
%
__________
(a)
Includes equity of noncontrolling interests where the corresponding earnings (loss) are included in Net income attributable to stockholders.
The following table summarizes the calculation of ROIC-adjusted (dollars in billions):
Four Quarters Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
EBIT-adjusted(a)
$
14.4
$
13.5
Average equity(b)
$
72.8
$
64.9
Add: Average automotive debt and interest liabilities (excluding finance leases)
16.6
17.3
Add: Average automotive net pension & OPEB liability
7.5
10.2
Less: Average automotive and other net income tax asset
(20.5)
(21.3)
ROIC-adjusted average net assets
$
76.4
$
71.1
ROIC-adjusted
18.9
%
19.0
%
__________
(a)
Refer to the reconciliation of Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT-adjusted within this section of MD&A.
(b)
Includes equity of noncontrolling interests where the corresponding earnings (loss) are included in EBIT-adjusted.
Overview
Our vision for the future is a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, which guides our growth-focused strategy to invest in EVs and AVs, software-enabled services and subscriptions and new business opportunities, while strengthening our market position in profitable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, such as trucks and SUVs. We will execute our strategy with a diverse team and a steadfast commitment to good citizenship through sustainable operations and a leading health and safety culture.
We continue to monitor the macro-economic environment, including higher interest rates and inflationary pressures. Supply chain and logistics challenges continue but remain manageable. This has led to increased production and also increased availability for U.S. dealer inventory compared to December 2022. Pricing continues to remain strong due to robust demand for our products.
In January 2023, we announced our intention to implement a cost reduction program to reduce fixed costs by $2.0 billion on an annual run rate basis by 2024. In March 2023, we took the initial steps and announced performance-based exits and a VSP in an effort to accelerate attrition, which we believe will result in approximately $1.0 billion towards this target on an annual run rate basis. In addition to people costs, we expect the remaining $1.0 billion will come from reducing complexity across the vehicle portfolio and throughout the business, prioritizing growth initiatives and reducing overhead and discretionary costs. We have also identified another $1.0 billion of cost reductions to offset increased depreciation and amortization over the course of 2023 and 2024 as we continue to focus on growth initiatives and strategic ICE and EV investments. Refer to the Consolidated Results and regional sections of this MD&A for additional information.
Our collectively bargained labor agreement with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), which was ratified in October 2019, expired on September 14, 2023. On September 15, 2023, the UAW initiated a strike at certain of our U.S. facilities and have intermittently expanded the strike to additional facilities since then, causing stoppages to some vehicle production and parts distribution activities across our U.S. operations resulting in an unfavorable impact to EBIT-adjusted of approximately $0.2 billion in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and an additional $0.6 billion through October 24, 2023. Going forward, we estimate the ongoing impact of the UAW strike to be $0.4 billion per week, inclusive of additional work stoppages announced by the UAW on October 24, 2023. We continue to negotiate a new labor agreement with the UAW. A prolonged work stoppage could have a material adverse effect on our business. Due to the ongoing uncertainty related to these negotiations, we are suspending our 2023 guidance.
We also face continuing market, operating and regulatory challenges in several countries across the globe due to, among other factors, competitive pressures, our product portfolio offerings, heightened emission standards, potentially weakening economic conditions, labor disruptions, foreign exchange volatility, evolving trade policy and political uncertainty. Refer to Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2022 Form 10-K for a discussion of these challenges.
As we continue to assess our performance and the needs of our evolving business, additional restructuring and rationalization actions could be required. These actions could give rise to future asset impairments or other charges, which may have a material impact on our operating results.
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was enacted. The IRA modified climate and clean energy tax provisions and added new corporate tax credits for commercial EV purchases and investments in clean energy production, supply chains and manufacturing facilities. IRA benefits, including credits and lower material costs, are expected to materially
affect net income in the future. The nine month impact through September 30, 2023 was primarily lower material costs. We will continue to evaluate the IRA impacts on our financial results as additional regulatory guidance is issued.
GMNA
Industry sales in North America were 14.6 million units in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 14.4% compared to the corresponding period in 2022. U.S. industry sales were 12.0 million units in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 14.0% compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
Our total vehicle sales in the U.S., our largest market in North America, were 2.0 million units for market share of 16.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 0.7 percentage points compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
We expect to sustain relatively strong EBIT-adjusted margins in 2023 on the continued strength of vehicle pricing and healthy U.S. industry demand, as well as fixed cost reduction efforts, partially offset by elevated costs associated with commodities, raw materials and logistics. Our outlook is dependent on the pricing environment, continuing improvement of supply chain availability, continuity of production and overall economic conditions. As a result of supply chain and labor disruptions, we experienced interruptions to our planned production schedules and continue to prioritize production of our most popular and in-demand products, including our full-size trucks, full-size SUVs and EVs.
GMI
Industry sales in China were 17.8 million units in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 3.5% compared to the corresponding period in 2022. Our total vehicle sales in China were 1.5 million units for market share of 8.6% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, representing a decrease of 1.5 percentage points compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The ongoing supply chain disruptions, global macro-economic impact and geopolitical tensions continue to place pressure on China's automotive industry and our vehicle sales in China. Our Automotive China JVs generated equity income of $0.4 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Although price competition, growing customer acceptance of domestic brands and a more challenging regulatory environment related to emissions, fuel consumption and new energy vehicles will place pressure on our operations in China, we will continue to build upon our strong brands, network, and partnerships in China as well as drive improvements in vehicle mix and cost.
Outside of China, industry sales were 18.8 million units in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of 6.2% compared to the corresponding period in 2022. Our total vehicle sales outside of China were 0.7 million units for a market share of 4.0% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which is comparable to the corresponding period in 2022.
At September 30, 2023, our Korean operating business had a deferred tax asset valuation allowance of $1.0 billion. As a result of improving actual and forecasted financial performance, our conclusion regarding the need for a valuation allowance could change, leading to the reversal of all or a significant portion of our valuation allowance for Korea in the three months ending December 31, 2023. This would result in a significant benefit to earnings for the three months ending December 31, 2023.
Cruise
Cruise is currently operating in San Francisco, California, and Austin, Texas, and is testing in multiple other U.S. cities. In October 2023, NHTSA opened an investigation into Cruise to determine whether Cruise AVs exercise appropriate caution around pedestrians. On October 24, 2023, in connection with an accident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco in early October, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) suspended Cruise's permits to operate AVs in California without a safety driver. Cruise is cooperating with NHTSA, the California DMV, the California Public Utilities Commission and local law enforcement in connection with these matters.
Vehicle Sales
The principal factors that determine consumer vehicle preferences in the markets in which we operate include overall vehicle design, price, quality, available options, safety, reliability, fuel economy and functionality. Market leadership in individual countries in which we compete varies widely.
We present both wholesale and total vehicle sales data to assist in the analysis of our revenue and our market share. Wholesale vehicle sales data consists of sales to GM's dealers and distributors as well as sales to the U.S. Government and excludes vehicles sold by our joint ventures. Wholesale vehicle sales data correlates to our revenue recognized from the sale of vehicles, which is the largest component of Automotive net sales and revenue. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 28.8% of our wholesale vehicle sales volume was generated outside the U.S. The following table summarizes wholesale vehicle sales by automotive segment (vehicles in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
GMNA
810
82.5
%
784
81.2
%
2,365
83.7
%
2,139
81.9
%
GMI
171
17.5
%
182
18.8
%
459
16.3
%
474
18.1
%
Total
981
100.0
%
966
100.0
%
2,824
100.0
%
2,613
100.0
%
Total vehicle sales data represents: (1) retail sales (i.e., sales to consumers who purchase new vehicles from dealers or distributors); (2) fleet sales (i.e., sales to large and small businesses, governments and daily rental car companies); and (3) certain vehicles used by dealers in their business. Total vehicle sales data includes all sales by joint ventures on a total vehicle basis, not based on our percentage ownership interest in the joint venture. Certain joint venture agreements in China allow for the contractual right to report vehicle sales of non-GM trademarked vehicles by those joint ventures, which are included in the total vehicle sales we report for China. While total vehicle sales data does not correlate directly to the revenue we recognize during a particular period, we believe it is indicative of the underlying demand for our vehicles. Total vehicle sales data represents management's good faith estimate based on sales reported by GM's dealers, distributors, and joint ventures, commercially available data sources such as registration and insurance data, and internal estimates and forecasts when other data is not available.
The following table summarizes industry and GM total vehicle sales and our related competitive position by geographic region (vehicles in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Industry
GM
Market Share
Industry
GM
Market Share
Industry
GM
Market Share
Industry
GM
Market Share
North America
United States
4,092
674
16.5
%
3,512
556
15.8
%
11,993
1,970
16.4
%
10,519
1,651
15.7
%
Other
934
122
13.0
%
773
107
13.9
%
2,648
338
12.8
%
2,275
300
13.2
%
Total North America
5,026
796
15.8
%
4,285
663
15.5
%
14,641
2,308
15.8
%
12,794
1,950
15.2
%
Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa
China(a)
6,497
542
8.3
%
6,337
630
9.9
%
17,756
1,530
8.6
%
17,156
1,727
10.1
%
Other
5,373
161
3.0
%
5,039
117
2.3
%
16,106
412
2.6
%
15,014
381
2.5
%
Total Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa
11,870
703
5.9
%
11,376
747
6.6
%
33,862
1,942
5.7
%
32,170
2,109
6.6
%
South America
Brazil
631
87
13.8
%
584
88
15.0
%
1,628
236
14.5
%
1,501
203
13.5
%
Other
353
33
9.3
%
413
42
10.2
%
1,079
98
9.1
%
1,198
124
10.3
%
Total South America
983
120
12.2
%
997
130
13.0
%
2,707
334
12.3
%
2,699
327
12.1
%
Total in GM markets
17,879
1,619
9.1
%
16,658
1,539
9.2
%
51,210
4,584
9.0
%
47,662
4,386
9.2
%
Total Europe
3,851
1
—
%
3,343
—
—
%
12,252
2
—
%
10,398
1
—
%
Total Worldwide(b)(c)
21,731
1,619
7.5
%
20,001
1,539
7.7
%
63,462
4,585
7.2
%
58,061
4,388
7.6
%
United States
Cars
790
55
7.0
%
688
49
7.2
%
2,332
183
7.9
%
2,098
152
7.3
%
Trucks
1,084
343
31.7
%
1,000
299
29.9
%
3,214
982
30.6
%
2,887
899
31.2
%
Crossovers
2,218
276
12.4
%
1,823
207
11.4
%
6,447
804
12.5
%
5,534
599
10.8
%
Total United States
4,092
674
16.5
%
3,512
556
15.8
%
11,993
1,970
16.4
%
10,519
1,651
15.7
%
China(a)
SGMS
246
298
659
766
SGMW
296
332
871
962
Total China
6,497
542
8.3
%
6,337
630
9.9
%
17,756
1,530
8.6
%
17,156
1,727
10.1
%
__________
(a)
Includes sales by the Automotive China JVs: SAIC General Motors Sales Co., Ltd. (SGMS) and SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. (SGMW).
(b)
Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria are subject to broad economic sanctions. Accordingly, these countries are excluded from industry sales data and corresponding calculation of market share.
(c)
As of March 2022, GM is no longer importing vehicles or parts to Russia, Belarus and certain sanctioned provinces in Ukraine.
As discussed above, total vehicle sales and market share data provided in the table above includes fleet vehicles. Certain fleet transactions, particularly sales to daily rental car companies, are generally less profitable than retail sales to end customers. The following table summarizes estimated fleet sales and those sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales (vehicles in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
GMNA
165
116
538
406
GMI
131
126
339
289
Total fleet sales
296
242
877
695
Fleet sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales
GM Financial
We believe that offering a comprehensive suite of financing products will generate incremental sales of our vehicles, drive incremental GM Financial earnings and help support our sales throughout various economic cycles. GM Financial's leasing program is exposed to residual values, which are heavily dependent on used vehicle prices. Gains on terminations of leased vehicles of $0.2 billion and $0.7 billion were included in GM Financial interest, operating and other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to gains of $0.3 billion and $1.0 billion in the corresponding periods in 2022. The decrease in gains is primarily due to higher leased portfolio net book values at termination and fewer terminated leases. The following table summarizes the estimated residual value based on GM Financial's most recent estimates and the number of units included in GM Financial Equipment on operating leases, net by vehicle type (units in thousands):
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Residual Value
Units
Percentage
Residual Value
Units
Percentage
Crossovers
$
13,214
669
67.3
%
$
14,207
736
67.3
%
Trucks
6,825
214
21.6
%
6,961
228
20.9
%
SUVs
2,410
60
6.1
%
2,595
66
6.0
%
Cars
790
50
5.0
%
964
63
5.8
%
Total
$
23,238
994
100.0
%
$
24,727
1,092
100.0
%
GM Financial's penetration of our retail sales in the U.S. was 43% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 45% in the corresponding period in 2022. Penetration levels vary depending on incentive financing programs available and competing third-party financing products in the market. GM Financial's prime loan originations as a percentage of total loan originations in North America increased to 82% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from 80% in the corresponding period in 2022. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, GM Financial's revenue consisted of leased vehicle income of 52%, retail finance charge income of 36% and commercial finance charge income of 6%.
Consolidated Results
We review changes in our results of operations under five categories: Volume, Mix, Price, Cost and Other. Volume measures the impact of changes in wholesale vehicle volumes driven by industry volume, market share and changes in dealer stock levels. Mix measures the impact of changes to the regional portfolio due to product, model, trim, country and option penetration in current year wholesale vehicle volumes. Price measures the impact of changes related to Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price and various sales allowances. Cost primarily includes: (1) material and freight; (2) manufacturing, engineering, advertising, administrative and selling and warranty expense; and (3) non-vehicle related activity. Other primarily includes foreign exchange and non-vehicle related automotive revenues as well as equity income or loss from our nonconsolidated affiliates. Refer to the regional sections of this MD&A for additional information.
Refer to the regional sections of this MD&A for additional information on Volume, Mix, Price and Other.
Automotive and Other Cost of Sales
Three Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
%
Variance Due To
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Volume
Mix
Cost
Other
(Dollars in billions)
GMNA
$
31,045
$
29,326
$
(1,719)
(5.9)
%
$
(0.7)
$
(0.1)
$
(0.8)
$
(0.2)
GMI
3,966
3,773
(193)
(5.1)
%
$
0.2
$
(0.2)
$
(0.2)
$
—
Corporate
130
135
5
3.7
%
$
—
$
—
$
—
Cruise
706
467
(239)
(51.2)
%
$
—
$
(0.2)
Eliminations
(5)
—
5
n.m.
$
—
$
—
Total automotive and other cost of sales
$
35,842
$
33,700
$
(2,142)
(6.4)
%
$
(0.6)
$
(0.3)
$
(1.2)
$
(0.1)
__________
n.m. = not meaningful
Nine Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
%
Variance Due To
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Volume
Mix
Cost
Other
(Dollars in billions)
GMNA
$
91,889
$
79,580
$
(12,309)
(15.5)
%
$
(6.3)
$
(1.2)
$
(4.9)
$
0.1
GMI
10,704
10,244
(460)
(4.5)
%
$
0.2
$
(0.4)
$
(0.5)
$
0.2
Corporate
325
397
72
18.1
%
$
—
$
—
$
0.1
Cruise
1,811
2,094
283
13.5
%
$
—
$
0.3
Eliminations
(7)
(2)
5
n.m.
$
—
$
—
Total automotive and other cost of sales
$
104,721
$
92,314
$
(12,407)
(13.4)
%
$
(6.1)
$
(1.6)
$
(5.2)
$
0.4
__________
n.m. = not meaningful
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased Cost was primarily due to: (1) increased EV-related costs of $0.4 billion; (2) increased other cost of sales of $0.3 billion; (3) increased costs of $0.2 billion primarily related to parts and accessories sales; and (4) increased campaigns and other warranty-related costs of $0.2 billion.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased Cost was primarily due to: (1) increased campaigns and other warranty-related costs of $2.0 billion; (2) charges of $0.7 billion related to the VSP; (3) increased EV-related costs of $0.6 billion; (4) increased costs of $0.6 billion primarily related to parts and accessories sales; (5) increased material and freight costs of $0.5 billion; (6) increased manufacturing costs of $0.5 billion; and (7) increased engineering costs of $0.4 billion primarily related to AV development cost; partially offset by (8) decrease of $0.8 billion due to the absence of the charge for the modification of Cruise stock incentive awards in 2022. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, favorable Other was primarily due to the weakening of the Argentine peso and other currencies against the U.S. dollar.
Refer to the regional sections of this MD&A for additional information on Volume and Mix.
Automotive and Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Three Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
Nine Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
%
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
%
Automotive and other selling, general and administrative expense
$
2,344
$
2,477
$
133
5.4
%
$
7,449
$
7,274
$
(175)
(2.4)
%
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, Automotive and other selling, general and administrative expense decreased primarily due to decreased advertising, selling and administrative costs of $0.2 billion, partially offset by charges of $0.1 billion for strategic activities related to Buick dealerships.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Automotive and other selling, general and administrative expense increased primarily due to: (1) charges of $0.4 billion for strategic activities related to Buick dealerships; and (2) charges of $0.2 billion related to the VSP; partially offset by (3) a decrease of $0.3 billion due to the absence of the charge for the modification of Cruise stock incentive awards in 2022.
Interest Income and Other Non-operating Income, net
Three Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
Nine Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
%
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
%
Interest income and other non-operating income, net
$
453
$
598
$
(145)
(24.2)
%
$
1,219
$
1,410
$
(191)
(13.5)
%
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, Interest income and other non-operating income, net decreased primarily due to $0.3 billion decrease in non-service pension income partially offset by $0.2 billion increase in interest income.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Interest income and other non-operating income, net decreased primarily due to: (1) $0.9 billion decrease in non-service pension income; (2) the absence of $0.3 billion in gains related to revaluation of investments that occurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2022; partially offset by (3) $0.6 billion increase in interest income; and (4) the absence of $0.4 billion in losses related to Stellantis warrants that occurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as warrants were exercised in 2022.
Income Tax Expense
Three Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
Nine Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
%
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
%
Income tax expense
$
470
$
845
$
375
44.4
%
$
1,421
$
1,308
$
(113)
(8.6)
%
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, Income tax expense decreased due to a lower effective tax rate primarily related to jurisdictional mix of earnings.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Income tax expense increased primarily due to the absence of the Cruise valuation allowance adjustment that occurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate related to jurisdictional mix of earnings.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, our ETR-adjusted was 13.8% and 16.6%.
Refer to Note 14 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to Income tax expense.
GM North America
Three Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
%
Variance Due To
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Volume
Mix
Price
Cost
Other
(Dollars in billions)
Total net sales and revenue
$
36,106
$
34,691
$
1,415
4.1
%
$
1.1
$
(0.6)
$
0.6
$
0.3
EBIT-adjusted
$
3,526
$
3,894
$
(368)
(9.5)
%
$
0.3
$
(0.6)
$
0.6
$
(0.5)
$
(0.1)
EBIT-adjusted margin
9.8
%
11.2
%
(1.4)
%
(Vehicles in thousands)
Wholesale vehicle sales
810
784
26
3.3
%
Nine Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
%
Variance Due To
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Volume
Mix
Price
Cost
Other
(Dollars in billions)
Total net sales and revenue
$
106,214
$
92,907
$
13,307
14.3
%
$
8.7
$
1.1
$
2.8
$
0.8
EBIT-adjusted
$
10,295
$
9,334
$
961
10.3
%
$
2.4
$
(0.1)
$
2.8
$
(4.0)
$
(0.2)
EBIT-adjusted margin
9.7
%
10.0
%
(0.3)
%
(Vehicles in thousands)
Wholesale vehicle sales
2,365
2,139
226
10.6
%
GMNA Total Net Sales and Revenue
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, Total net sales and revenue increased primarily due to: (1) increased net wholesale volumes primarily due to increased sales of crossover vehicles, partially offset by
decreased sales of full-size pickup trucks, mid-size pickup trucks and full-size SUVs; (2) favorable Price as a result of stable dealer inventory levels and strong demand for our products; and (3) favorable Other due to increased sales of parts and accessories; partially offset by (4) unfavorable Mix associated with increased sales of crossover vehicles, partially offset by decreased sales of vans and passenger cars.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Total net sales and revenue increased primarily due to: (1) increased net wholesale volumes primarily due to increased sales of crossover vehicles and full-size pickup trucks, partially offset by decreased sales of mid-size pickup trucks; (2) favorable Price as a result of stable dealer inventory levels and strong demand for our products; (3) favorable Mix associated with increased sales of full-size pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, passenger cars and decreased sales of vans, partially offset by increased sales of crossover vehicles; and (4) favorable Other due to increased sales of parts and accessories.
GMNA EBIT-Adjusted
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, EBIT-adjusted decreased primarily due to: (1) unfavorable Mix primarily due to increased sales of crossovers and decreased sales of full-size pickup trucks, partially offset by decreased sales of vans and passenger cars; and (2) unfavorable Cost primarily due to increased EV-related costs of $0.4 billion, decreased non-service pension income of $0.3 billion and increased campaigns and other warranty-related costs of $0.2 billion, partially offset by decreased advertising, selling and administrative costs of $0.3 billion; partially offset by (3) favorable Volume; and (4) favorable Price.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, EBIT-adjusted increased primarily due to: (1) favorable Price; and (2) favorable Volume; partially offset by (3) unfavorable Cost primarily due to increased campaigns and other warranty-related costs of $2.0 billion, decreased non-service pension income of $0.8 billion, increased EV-related costs of $0.5 billion and increased manufacturing costs of $0.5 billion; and (4) unfavorable Mix due to increased sales of crossover vehicles, partially offset by increased sales of full-size SUVs, passenger cars and full-size pickup trucks and decreased sales of mid-size pickup trucks.
The vehicle sales of our Automotive China JVs are not recorded in Total net sales and revenue. The results of our joint ventures are recorded in Equity income (loss), which is included in EBIT-adjusted above.
GMI Total Net Sales and Revenue
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, Total net sales and revenue increased primarily due to: (1) favorable pricing across multiple vehicle lines in Argentina, Brazil and in the Middle East; (2) favorable Mix in the Middle East and in Chile; partially offset by (3) decreased net wholesale volumes in Chile, Egypt and Colombia primarily due to industry downturn, partially offset by increased volumes in Brazil and Uzbekistan.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Total net sales and revenue increased primarily due to: (1) favorable pricing across multiple vehicle lines in Argentina, Brazil and in the Middle East; (2) favorable Mix in the Middle East, in Asia/Pacific and in Chile, partially offset by unfavorable Mix in Brazil; partially offset by (3) decreased net wholesale volumes in Egypt, Chile and Colombia, partially offset by increased volumes in Brazil and Uzbekistan; and (4) unfavorable Other primarily due to the foreign currency effect resulting from the weakening of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by increased components, parts and accessories sales.
GMI EBIT-Adjusted
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, EBIT-adjusted increased primarily due to: (1) favorable Price; partially offset by (2) unfavorable Cost primarily due to increased logistic costs; and (3) unfavorable Other primarily due to foreign currency effect resulting from the weakening of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar and decreased equity income.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, EBIT-adjusted increased primarily due to: (1) favorable Price; and (2) favorable Mix in Asia/Pacific and in the Middle East; partially offset by (3) unfavorable Cost primarily due to increased material, logistic, warranty-related costs and other costs to support new vehicle launches in South America; (4) decreased wholesale volumes; and (5) unfavorable Other primarily due to foreign currency effect resulting from the weakening of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar and decreased equity income.
We view the Chinese market as important to our global growth strategy and are employing a multi-brand strategy. In the coming years, we plan to leverage our global architectures to increase the number of product offerings under the Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands in China and continue to grow our business under the local Baojun and Wuling brands while we accelerate the development and rollout of EVs across our brands in China as part of our commitment to an all-electric future. We operate in the Chinese market through a number of joint ventures and maintaining strong relationships with our joint venture partners is an important part of our China growth strategy.
The following table summarizes certain key operational and financial data for the Automotive China JVs (vehicles in thousands):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Wholesale vehicle sales, including vehicles exported to markets outside of China
589
768
1,581
1,843
Total net sales and revenue
$
7,858
$
10,393
$
21,817
$
25,467
Net income
$
485
$
661
$
904
$
959
Cruise
Three Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
%
Nine Months Ended
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
%
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Total net sales and revenue(a)
$
25
$
25
$
—
—
%
$
76
$
76
$
—
—
%
EBIT (loss)-adjusted(b)
$
(732)
$
(497)
$
(235)
(47.3)
%
$
(1,904)
$
(1,365)
$
(539)
(39.5)
%
__________
(a)
Primarily reclassified to Interest income and other non-operating income, net in our condensed consolidated income statements in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
(b)
Excludes $1.1 billion in compensation expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 resulting from modification of the Cruise stock incentive awards.
Cruise EBIT (Loss)-Adjusted
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, EBIT (loss)-adjusted increased primarily due to an increase in development costs as we continue to make progress on commercialization of a network of on-demand AVs.
GM Financial
Three Months Ended
Increase/ (Decrease)
%
Nine Months Ended
Increase/ (Decrease)
%
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Total revenue
$
3,641
$
3,187
$
454
14.2
%
$
10,482
$
9,489
$
993
10.5
%
Provision for loan losses
$
235
$
180
$
55
30.6
%
$
533
$
500
$
33
6.6
%
EBT-adjusted
$
741
$
911
$
(170)
(18.7)
%
$
2,278
$
3,301
$
(1,023)
(31.0)
%
Average debt outstanding (dollars in billions)
$
101.9
$
93.7
$
8.2
8.8
%
$
99.5
$
93.1
$
6.4
6.9
%
Effective rate of interest paid
4.8
%
3.2
%
1.6
%
4.5
%
2.8
%
1.7
%
GM Financial Revenue
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, Total revenue increased primarily due to: (1) increased finance charge income of $0.5 billion primarily due to an increase in the effective yield resulting from higher benchmark interest rates and growth in the size of the portfolio; (2) increased investment income of $0.1 billion primarily due to an increase in benchmark interest rates; partially offset by (3) decreased leased vehicle income of $0.1 billion primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of the leased vehicles portfolio.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Total revenue increased primarily due to: (1) increased finance charge income of $1.3 billion primarily due to an increase in the effective yield resulting from higher benchmark interest rates and growth in the size of the portfolio; (2) increased investment income of $0.3 billion primarily due to an increase in benchmark interest
rates; partially offset by (3) decreased leased vehicle income of $0.5 billion primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of the leased vehicles portfolio.
GM Financial EBT-Adjusted
In the three months ended September 30, 2023, EBT-adjusted decreased primarily due to: (1) increased interest expense of $0.5 billion primarily due to an increased effective rate of interest on debt, resulting from higher benchmark interest rates and increased credit spreads, as well as an increase in average debt outstanding; (2) decreased leased vehicle income net of leased vehicle expenses of $0.2 billion primarily due to decreased leased vehicle income resulting from a decrease in the average balance of the leased vehicles portfolio and decreased lease termination gains due to higher leased portfolio net book values at termination and fewer terminated leases; partially offset by (3) increased finance charge income of $0.5 billion primarily due to an increase in the effective yield resulting from higher benchmark interest rates and growth in the size of the portfolio.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, EBT-adjusted decreased primarily due to: (1) increased interest expense of $1.4 billion primarily due to an increased effective rate of interest on debt, resulting from higher benchmark interest rates and increased credit spreads, as well as an increase in average debt outstanding; (2) decreased leased vehicle income net of leased vehicle expenses of $0.9 billion primarily due to decreased leased vehicle income resulting from a decrease in the average balance of the leased vehicles portfolio and decreased lease termination gains due to higher leased portfolio net book values at termination and fewer terminated leases; partially offset by (3) increased finance charge income of $1.3 billion primarily due to an increase in the effective yield resulting from higher benchmark interest rates and growth in the size of the portfolio; and (4) increased investment income of $0.2 billion primarily due to an increase in benchmark interest rates.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe our current levels of cash, cash equivalents, marketable debt securities, available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facilities and other liquidity actions currently available to us are sufficient to meet our liquidity requirements. We also maintain access to the capital markets and may issue debt or equity securities, which may provide an additional source of liquidity. We have substantial cash requirements going forward, which we plan to fund through our total available liquidity, cash flows from operating activities and additional liquidity measures, if determined to be necessary.
Our known current material uses of cash include, among other possible demands: (1) capital spending and our investments in our battery cell manufacturing joint ventures; (2) payments for engineering and product development activities; (3) payments associated with previously announced vehicle recalls and any other recall-related contingencies; (4) payments to service debt and other long-term obligations, including discretionary and mandatory contributions to our pension plans; (5) payments associated with the liquidity program for holders of equity-based incentive awards issued to employees of Cruise; (6) dividend payments on our common stock that are declared by our Board of Directors; and (7) payments to purchase shares of our common stock authorized by our Board of Directors. Our material future uses of cash, which may vary from time to time based on market conditions and other factors, are focused on the three objectives of our capital allocation program: (1) grow our business at an average target ROIC-adjusted rate of 20% or greater; (2) maintain a strong investment-grade balance sheet, including a target average automotive cash balance of $18 billion; and (3) after the first two objectives are met, return available cash to shareholders. Our senior management evaluates our capital allocation program on an ongoing basis and recommends any modifications to the program to our Board of Directors, not less than once annually.
We continue to monitor and evaluate opportunities to strengthen our competitive position over the long term while maintaining a strong investment-grade balance sheet. These actions may include opportunistic payments to reduce our long-term obligations as well as the possibility of acquisitions, dispositions and investments with joint venture partners as well as strategic alliances that we believe would generate significant advantages and substantially strengthen our business. To support our transition to EVs, we anticipate making investments in suppliers or providing funding towards the execution of strategic, multi-year supply agreements to secure critical materials. In addition, we have entered, and plan to continue to enter, into offtake agreements that generally obligate us to purchase defined quantities of output. These arrangements could have a short-term adverse impact on our cash and increase our inventory. In the three months ended June 30, 2023, we lowered our guidance on capital spending and investments in our battery cell manufacturing joint ventures for 2023 in response to our cost actions and product simplification initiatives.
Our liquidity plans are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in the "Forward-Looking Statements" section of this MD&A and Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2022 Form 10-K, some of which are outside of our control.
In 2022, our Board of Directors increased the capacity under our previously announced common stock repurchase program to $5.0 billion. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we completed $1.1 billion of repurchases under the program and
retired 30 million shares of our common stock. We have completed $3.6 billion of the $5.0 billion program through September 30, 2023.
In 2022, we reinstated a quarterly dividend on our common stock. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we paid dividends of $0.4 billion to holders of our common stock.
In March 2023, we redeemed our $1.5 billion, 4.875% senior unsecured notes with a maturity date of October 2023 and recorded an insignificant loss.
Cash flows that occur amongst our Automotive, Cruise and GM Financial operations are eliminated when we consolidate our cash flows. Such eliminations include, among other things, collections by Automotive on wholesale accounts receivables financed by dealers through GM Financial, payments between Automotive and GM Financial for accounts receivables transferred by Automotive to GM Financial, loans to Automotive and Cruise from GM Financial, dividends issued by GM Financial to Automotive, tax payments by GM Financial to Automotive and Automotive cash injections in Cruise. The presentation of Automotive liquidity, Cruise liquidity and GM Financial liquidity presented below includes the impact of cash transactions amongst the sectors that are ultimately eliminated in consolidation.
Automotive Liquidity
Total available liquidity includes cash, cash equivalents, marketable debt securities and funds available under credit facilities. The amount of available liquidity is subject to seasonal fluctuations and includes balances held by various business units and subsidiaries worldwide that are needed to fund their operations. We have not significantly changed the management of our liquidity, including our allocation of available liquidity, our portfolio composition and our investment guidelines since December 31, 2022. Refer to Part II, Item 7. MD&A of our 2022 Form 10-K.
In March 2023, we renewed and reduced the total borrowing capacity of our five-year, $11.2 billion facility to $10.0 billion, which now matures March 31, 2028. We also renewed and reduced the total borrowing capacity of our three-year, $4.3 billion facility to $4.1 billion, which now matures March 31, 2026, and renewed our 364-day, $2.0 billion revolving credit facility allocated for the exclusive use of GM Financial, which now matures March 30, 2024. In October 2023, we entered into a new 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility with a borrowing capacity of $6.0 billion, which matures on October 1, 2024.
We use credit facilities as a mechanism to provide additional flexibility in managing our global liquidity. Our Automotive borrowing capacity under credit facilities totaled $14.1 billion at September 30, 2023 and $15.5 billion at December 31, 2022, which consisted primarily of two credit facilities. Total Automotive borrowing capacity under our credit facilities does not include our 364-day, $2.0 billion facility allocated for exclusive use of GM Financial. We did not have any borrowings against our primary facilities, but had letters of credit outstanding under our sub-facility of $0.6 billion and $0.4 billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
If available capacity permits, GM Financial continues to have access to our automotive credit facilities. GM Financial did not have borrowings outstanding against any of these facilities at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We had intercompany loans from GM Financial of $0.4 billion and $0.2 billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. We did not have intercompany loans to GM Financial at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Refer to Note 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Several of our loan facilities, including our revolving credit facilities, require compliance with certain financial and operational covenants as well as regular reporting to lenders. We have reviewed our covenants in effect as of September 30, 2023 and determined we are in compliance and expect to remain in compliance in the future.
GM Financial's Board of Directors declared and paid dividends of $1.4 billion on its common stock in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Future dividends from GM Financial will depend on several factors including business and economic conditions, its financial condition, earnings, liquidity requirements and leverage ratio.
Acquisitions and liquidations of marketable securities, net
1.5
(1.3)
2.8
Other(a)
(1.5)
(4.0)
2.5
Net automotive cash provided by (used in) investing activities
$
(7.1)
$
(11.1)
$
4.0
__________
(a)
Includes $0.7 billion and $0.6 billion of GM's investment in Ultium Cells Holdings LLC in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, $0.4 billion and $2.1 billion of GM's investment in Cruise in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022; $0.3 billion of GM's investment in Lithium Americas in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, $2.1 billion for the redemption of Cruise preferred shares from SoftBank in the nine months ended September 30, 2022; and $0.9 billion related to the sale of Stellantis common shares, excluding dividends received and tax withholding, in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Nine Months Ended
Change
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Financing Activities
Net proceeds (payments) from short-term debt
$
(1.3)
$
(0.2)
$
(1.1)
Issuance of senior unsecured notes
—
2.2
(2.2)
Other(a)
(1.9)
(2.1)
0.2
Net automotive cash provided by (used in) financing activities
$
(3.1)
$
—
$
(3.1)
__________
(a)
Includes $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion for dividends paid and payments to purchase common stock in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Adjusted Automotive Free Cash Flow
We measure adjusted automotive free cash flow as automotive operating cash flow from operations less capital expenditures adjusted for management actions. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net automotive cash provided by operating activities under U.S. GAAP was $16.1 billion, capital expenditures were $7.1 billion and adjustments for management actions related to Buick dealer strategy and employee separation costs were $1.3 billion.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net automotive cash provided by operating activities under U.S. GAAP was $11.6 billion, capital expenditures were $5.8 billion and adjustments for management actions were insignificant.
Status of Credit Ratings
We receive ratings from four independent credit rating agencies: DBRS Limited, Fitch Ratings (Fitch), Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) and Standard & Poor's. All four credit rating agencies currently rate our corporate credit at investment grade. In March 2023, Moody's upgraded our senior unsecured notes to Baa2 from Baa3. In September 2023, Fitch upgraded our Corporate and Senior Unsecured ratings to BBB from BBB- and changed our outlook to Stable from Positive. As of October 16, 2023, all other credit ratings remained unchanged since December 31, 2022.
Cruise Liquidity
The following table summarizes Cruise's available liquidity (dollars in billions):
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Cruise cash and cash equivalents
$
1.5
$
1.5
Cruise marketable securities
0.2
1.4
Total Cruise available liquidity(a)(b)
$
1.7
$
2.9
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(a)
Excludes a multi-year credit agreement with GM Financial whereby Cruise can borrow, over time, up to an additional aggregate of $4.3 billion, through 2024, to fund the purchase of AVs from GM and all accessories, attachments, parts and other equipment acquired in connection with or otherwise relating to any AV. As of September 30, 2023, Cruise had total borrowings of $0.3 billion under this agreement.
(b)
Excludes a multi-year framework agreement with us whereby Cruise can defer invoices received through 2024, up to $0.8 billion, related to engineering and capital spending incurred by us on behalf of Cruise. As of September 30, 2023, Cruise deferred $0.4 billion under this agreement.
The following table summarizes the changes in Cruise's available liquidity (dollars in billions):
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Operating cash flow(a)
$
(1.4)
GM investment in Cruise
0.4
Other non-operating
(0.1)
Total change in Cruise available liquidity
$
(1.2)
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(a)
Includes $0.2 billion cash outflows related to tendered Cruise Class B Common Shares classified as liabilities.
Cruise Cash Flow (dollars in billions)
Nine Months Ended
Change
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
(1.4)
$
(1.3)
$
(0.1)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
$
1.2
$
(0.2)
$
1.3
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
$
0.3
$
1.6
$
(1.3)
Automotive Financing – GM Financial Liquidity
GM Financial's primary sources of cash are finance charge income, leasing income and proceeds from the sale of terminated leased vehicles, net proceeds from credit facilities, securitizations, secured and unsecured borrowings and collections and recoveries on finance receivables. GM Financial's primary uses of cash are purchases and funding of finance receivables and leased vehicles, repayment or repurchases of secured and unsecured debt, funding credit enhancement requirements in connection with securitizations and secured credit facilities, interest costs, operating expenses, income taxes and dividend payments. GM Financial continues to monitor and evaluate opportunities to optimize its liquidity position and the mix of its debt between secured and unsecured debt. The following table summarizes GM Financial's available liquidity (dollars in billions):
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4.1
$
4.0
Borrowing capacity on unpledged eligible assets
22.1
22.0
Borrowing capacity on committed unsecured lines of credit
0.6
0.5
Borrowing capacity on revolving credit facility, exclusive to GM Financial
2.0
2.0
Total GM Financial available liquidity
$
28.7
$
28.5
GM Financial structures liquidity to support at least six months of GM Financial's expected net cash flows, including new originations, without access to new debt financing transactions or other capital markets activity. At September 30, 2023, available liquidity exceeded GM Financial's liquidity targets.
GM Financial did not have any borrowings outstanding against our credit facility designated for their exclusive use or the remainder of our revolving credit facilities at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Refer to the Automotive Liquidity section of this MD&A for additional details.
Credit Facilities
In the normal course of business, in addition to using its available cash, GM Financial utilizes borrowings under its credit facilities, which may be secured or unsecured, and GM Financial repays these borrowings as appropriate under its cash management strategy. At September 30, 2023, secured, committed unsecured and uncommitted unsecured credit facilities totaled $26.9 billion, $0.6 billion and $1.8 billion with advances outstanding of $4.7 billion, an insignificant amount and $1.8 billion.
GM Financial Cash Flow (dollars in billions)
Nine Months Ended
Change
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
4.9
$
3.8
$
1.1
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
$
(7.9)
$
(6.7)
$
(1.2)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Net cash provided by operating activities increased primarily due to: (1) an increase in finance charge income of $1.3 billion; (2) a net increase in cash provided by counterparty derivative collateral posting activities of $1.1 billion; (3) a decrease in taxes paid to GM of $0.4 billion; and (4) an increase in other income of $0.2 billion; partially offset by (5) an increase in interest paid of $1.4 billion; and (6) a decrease in leased vehicle income of $0.5 billion.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Net cash used in investing activities increased primarily due to: (1) an increase in purchases of leased vehicles of $1.2 billion; and (2) a decrease in the proceeds from termination of leased vehicles of $1.2 billion; partially offset by (3) a decrease in purchases of finance receivables of $0.8 billion; and (4) an increase in collections and recoveries on finance receivables of $0.5 billion.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Net cash provided by financing activities increased primarily due to: (1) an increase in debt borrowings and issuances of $2.3 billion; partially offset by (2) an increase in dividend payments of $0.3 billion; and (3) an increase in debt repayments of $0.3 billion.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The condensed 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, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses in the periods presented. We believe the accounting estimates employed are appropriate and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, due to the inherent uncertainties in developing estimates, actual results could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to these balances in future periods. The critical accounting estimates that affect the condensed consolidated financial statements and the judgments and assumptions used are consistent with those described in the MD&A in our 2022 Form 10-K.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report and the other reports filed by us with the SEC from time to time, as well as statements incorporated by reference herein and related comments by our management, may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements represent our current judgment about possible future events and are often identified by words like “aim,” “anticipate,” “appears,” “approximately,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “designed,” “effect,” “estimate,” “evaluate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “initiative,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “priorities,” “project,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “when,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of any of those words or similar expressions. In making these statements, we rely on assumptions and analysis 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 future events or financial results, and our actual results may differ materially due to a variety of important factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors, which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports we file with the SEC, include, among others, the following: (1) our ability to deliver new products, services, technologies and customer experiences in response to increased competition and changing consumer preferences in the automotive industry; (2) our ability to timely fund and introduce new and improved vehicle models, including EVs, that are able to attract a sufficient number of consumers; (3) our ability to profitably deliver a broad portfolio of EVs that will help drive consumer adoption; (4) the success of our current line of full-size SUVs and full-size pickup trucks; (5) our highly competitive industry, which has been historically characterized by excess manufacturing capacity and the use of incentives, and the introduction of new and improved vehicle models by our competitors; (6) the unique technological, operational, regulatory and competitive risks related to the timing and commercialization of AVs, including the various regulatory approvals and permits required for operating driverless AVs in multiple markets; (7) risks associated with climate change, including increased regulation of GHG emissions, our transition to EVs and the potential increased impacts of severe weather events; (8) global automobile market sales volume, which can be volatile; (9) inflationary pressures and persistently high prices and uncertain availability of raw materials and commodities used by us and our suppliers, and instability in logistics and related costs; (10) our business in China, which is subject to unique operational, competitive, regulatory and economic risks; (11) the success of our ongoing strategic business relationships and of our joint ventures, which we cannot operate solely for our benefit and over which we may have limited control; (12) the international scale and footprint of our operations, which exposes us to a variety of unique political, economic, competitive and regulatory risks, including the risk of changes in government leadership and laws (including labor, trade, tax and other laws), political uncertainty or instability and economic tensions between governments and changes in international trade policies, new barriers to entry and changes to or withdrawals from free trade agreements, changes in foreign exchange rates and interest rates, economic downturns in the countries in which we operate, differing local product preferences and product requirements, changes to and compliance with U.S. and foreign countries' export controls and economic sanctions, differing labor regulations, requirements and union relationships, differing dealer and franchise regulations and relationships, difficulties in obtaining financing in foreign countries, and public health crises, including the occurrence of a contagious disease
or illness, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; (13) any significant disruption, including any work stoppages, at any of our manufacturing facilities; (14) the ability of our suppliers to deliver parts, systems and components without disruption and at such times to allow us to meet production schedules; (15) pandemics, epidemics, disease outbreaks and other public health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic; (16) the possibility that competitors may independently develop products and services similar to ours, or that our intellectual property rights are not sufficient to prevent competitors from developing or selling those products or services; (17) our ability to manage risks related to security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology systems and networked products, including connected vehicles and in-vehicle systems; (18) our ability to comply with increasingly complex, restrictive and punitive regulations relating to our enterprise data practices, including the collection, use, sharing and security of the Personal Identifiable Information of our customers, employees, or suppliers; (19) our ability to comply with extensive laws, regulations and policies applicable to our operations and products, including those relating to fuel economy, emissions and AVs; (20) costs and risks associated with litigation and government investigations; (21) the costs and effect on our reputation of product safety recalls and alleged defects in products and services; (22) any additional tax expense or exposure or failure to fully realize available tax incentives; (23) our continued ability to develop captive financing capability through GM Financial; and (24) any significant increase in our pension funding requirements. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in our 2022 Form 10-K and our subsequent filings with the SEC.
We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and 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, except where we are expressly required to do so by law.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no significant changes in our exposure to market risk since December 31, 2022. For further discussion on market risk, refer to Part II, Item 7A. of our 2022 Form 10-K.
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Item 4. 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 disclosures.
Our management, with the participation of our CEO 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) as of September 30, 2023 as required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedu
res were effective as of September 30, 2023.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in
our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are r
easonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
SEC regulations require us to disclose certain information about environmental proceedings if a governmental authority is a party to such proceedings and such proceedings involve potential monetary sanctions that we reasonably believe will exceed a stated threshold. Pursuant to the SEC regulations, the Company will use a threshold of $1 million for purposes of determining whether disclosure of any such proceedings is required.
The discussion under Note 13 to our condensed consolidated financial statements is incorporated by reference into this Part II, Item 1.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
We face a number of significant risks and uncertainties in connection with our operations. Our business and the results of our operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by these risk factors. There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our 2022 Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes our purchases of common stock in the three months ended September 30, 2023:
Total Number of Shares Purchased(a)(b)
Weighted Average Price Paid per Share(c)
Total Number of Shares
Purchased Under Announced Programs(b)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That
May Yet be Purchased Under Announced Programs
July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023
4,248,465
$
38.45
4,212,017
$1.5 billion
August 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023
2,326,203
$
37.83
2,326,203
$1.4 billion
September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023
—
$
—
—
$1.4 billion
Total
6,574,668
$
38.23
6,538,220
_______
(a)
Shares purchased consist of shares delivered by employees or directors to us for the payment of taxes resulting from the issuance of common stock upon the vesting of RSUs relating to compensation plans. Refer to our 2022 Form 10-K for additional details on employee stock incentive plans.
(b)
In January 2017, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized the purchase of up to $5.0 billion of our common stock with no expiration date. In August 2022, the Board of Directors increased the capacity to $5.0 billion from the $3.3 billion that remained as of June 30, 2022, with no expiration.
(c)
The weighted-average price paid per share excludes broker commissions.
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Item 5.
Other Information
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the following directors or officers of the Company
adopted
a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K: (1) on
August 11, 2023
,
Christopher Hatto
,
Vice President, Global Business Solutions and Chief Accounting Officer
,
adopted
a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell up to
29,397
shares of GM common stock and the exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to
50,293
shares of GM common stock between November 15, 2023 and April 12, 2024, subject to certain conditions; (2) on
August 28, 2023
,
Craig Glidden
,
Executive Vice President, Legal, Policy, Cybersecurity, and Corporate Secretary
,
adopted
a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell up to
154,294
shares of GM common stock and the exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to
244,147
shares of GM common stock between November 30, 2023 and July 26, 2024, subject to certain conditions; and (3) on
August 31, 2023
,
Gerald Johnson
,
Executive Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Sustainability
,
adopted
a trading plan intended to satisfy Rule 10b5-1(c) to sell up to
42,312
shares of GM common stock and the exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to
171,277
shares of GM common stock between December 1, 2023 and July 26, 2024, subject to certain conditions.
The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL) includes: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Income Statements, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity and (vi) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Filed Herewith
104
The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101
Filed Herewith
_______
* Management contracts or compensatory plans and arrangements.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY (Registrant)
By:
/s/ CHRISTOPHER T. HATTO
Christopher T. Hatto, Vice President, Global Business Solutions and Chief Accounting Officer
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