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Case Code : ERMT-027
Case Length : 09 Pages
Period : 2003
Pub Date : 2003
Teaching Note :Not Available
Organization : General Motors
Industry : Auto and Ancillaries
Countries : Global

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Background Note

In the early years of the auto industry, hundreds of car makers produced a few models each. Sensing an opportunity for consolidation, William Durant formed the General Motors Company in Flint, Michigan, in 1908. Durant bought 17 companies, some of which included Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Pontiac.

Then a bankers' syndicate forced him to step down. In 1915 he regained control when he formed a company with racecar driver Louis Chevrolet. They soon formed GMAC and bought businesses including Frigidaire (sold in 1979) and Hyatt Roller Bearing.

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Overview of Risks

Changes in economic conditions, volatility in financial markets, significant terrorist acts, or political instability in the major markets where GM procured material, components, and supplied principal products might affect the company's performance. Shortages of fuel or interruptions in transportation systems, labor strikes, work stoppages, or other interruptions might adversely affect its performance...

Legal Risks
Like most domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers, over the years GM had been using some brake products incorporating small amounts of encapsulated asbestos. These products, generally brake linings, were known as asbestos-containing friction products. There was adequate scientific data demonstrating that these asbestos-containing friction products were safe and did not create an increased risk of asbestos-related disease...

Market Risks

GM was exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and certain commodity and equity prices. GM entered into a variety of foreign exchange, interest rate, and commodity forward contracts and options, to hedge these exposures. A risk management control system was utilized to monitor foreign exchange, interest rate, commodity and equity price risks, and related hedge positions. GM also measured the sensitivity of the fair value of financial instruments. The analysis assumed instantaneous, parallel shifts in exchange rates, interest rate yield curves and commodity and equity prices...

Derivative Instruments: Accounting & Valuation

GM's financial exposures were managed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. All derivatives were recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet. Effective changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cashflow hedges and hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation were recorded in net unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives, a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss...

Exhibits

Exhibit I: General Motors: Financial Highlights
Exhibit II: General Motors: Sensitivity Analysis
Exhibit III: General Motors: Financing & Insurance Operations
Exhibit IV: General Motors: Fair Value of Financial Instruments


 

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