0000037996-13-000002.txt : 20130103 0000037996-13-000002.hdr.sgml : 20130103 20130103165518 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000037996-13-000002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130103 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130103 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130103 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FORD MOTOR CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000037996 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711] IRS NUMBER: 380549190 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03950 FILM NUMBER: 13507585 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMERICAN ROAD CITY: DEARBORN STATE: MI ZIP: 48126 BUSINESS PHONE: 3133223000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMERICAN RD CITY: DEARBORN STATE: MI ZIP: 48126 8-K 1 sales8-kdated1x03x2013.htm 8-K Sales 8-K dated 1-03-2013





UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549




FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report: January 3, 2013
(Date of earliest event reported)


FORD MOTOR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)



1-3950
38-0549190
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan
48126
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))






Item 8.01. Other Events.

Our news release dated January 3, 2013 concerning U.S. retail sales in December 2012 is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and incorporated by reference herein.

On January 3, 2013, we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement relating to our public offering of $2 billion principal amount of 4.75% Notes due January 15, 2043. Settlement of the issuance is scheduled for January 8, 2013.     
In the Use of Proceeds section of the prospectus supplement, we stated that we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes to redeem higher cost outstanding debt and to accelerate contributions to our pension plans during 2013 to continue de-risking these pension plans.
One of the key priorities of our One Ford plan is to finance the plan and improve the balance sheet. With this offering, we are taking advantage of what we consider to be very favorable market conditions to issue low-cost, long-term debt to improve our balance sheet.
Our news release dated January 3, 2013, concerning redemption of our 7.50% Notes due June 10, 2043 is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBITS*
Designation
Description
Method of Filing
 
 
 
Exhibit 99.1
News release dated January 3, 2013 concerning
Filed with this Report
 
December 2012 U.S. retail sales
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 99.2
News release dated January 3, 2013 concerning
Filed with this Report
 
redemption of 7.50% Notes due June 10, 2043
 



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: January 3, 2013
By:
/s/ Louis J. Ghilardi
 
 
Louis J. Ghilardi
 
 
Assistant Secretary


*
 
Any reference in the attached exhibit(s) to our corporate website(s) and/or other social media sites or platforms, and the contents thereof, is provided for convenience only; such websites or platforms and the contents thereof are not incorporated by reference into this Report nor deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.





EXHIBIT INDEX



Designation
Description
 
 
Exhibit 99.1
News release dated January 3, 2013 concerning
 
December 2012 U.S. retail sales
 
 
Exhibit 99.2
News release dated January 3, 2013 concerning
 
redemption of 7.50% Notes due June 10, 2043




 EX-99.1 2 exhibit991to8-kdated01x03x.htm EXHIBIT Exhibit 99.1 to 8-K dated 01-03-2013


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Ford Cars, Utilities and Trucks All Post U.S. Sales Gains in 2012; Company Posts Best December Sales Since 2006

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Ford Motor Company delivers U.S. sales gains across its lineup in 2012 - with cars up 5 percent, utilities up 7 percent and trucks up 2 percent
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F-Series sales up 10 percent for year; now America's best-selling pickup for 36 years and best-selling vehicle for 31 years
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Ford commercial truck sales up 7 percent in 2012, marking the best sales year since 2008
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December total company sales up 2 percent - with the strongest December since 2006

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3, 2013 - Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales grew across the board in 2012, with cars up 5 percent, utilities up 7 percent, and trucks up 2 percent for the year. Overall, the Ford brand ended 2012 with 2,168,015 vehicles sold - the only brand to top 2 million U.S. sales.

“Ford finished 2012 strong, with retail sales showing improved strength as more customers returned to dealer showrooms,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Ford's fuel-efficient cars and hybrid vehicles showed the most dramatic growth for the year, and we achieved our best year for commercial vehicle sales since 2008.”

Sales of Ford's small cars were up 29 percent in 2012, with 316,006 vehicles sold, and overall car sales were up 5 percent in 2012, with 760,646 sold. Focus sales gained 40 percent during the year, and the all-new C-MAX continues its strong selling rate. In the first four months of sales, 13,309 C-MAX vehicles were sold, making it the fastest sales start of any hybrid vehicle in the industry.

Ford again became America's best-selling brand of utility vehicles in 2012, with 619,470 vehicles sold. Escape broke its 2011 record sales levels with 261,008 vehicles sold, up 3 percent. Explorer gained 17 percent for the year, with 158,344 vehicles sold.

Ford trucks continued to dominate in 2012 - with F-Series America's best-selling pickup for the 36th straight year and 31 consecutive years as America's best-selling vehicle. Overall, 645,316 F-Series were sold, a 10 percent increase versus 2011. Total Ford brand truck sales - including Transit Connect and E-Series - were up 2 percent for the year at 829,477 vehicles sold.

Ford also remained America's largest maker of commercial trucks for 28 years, posting a 7 percent increase in 2012. That marks Ford's best year for commercial truck sales since 2008.

Last month, Ford delivered its best December sales results since 2006, with 214,222 vehicles sold - a 2 percent increase.



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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 172,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding the company and Ford products, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.




Contact(s):
Erich Merkle
 
 
 
 
 
313.806.4562
 
 
 
 
 
emerkle2@ford.com
 
 
 
 




For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com.


EX-99.2 3 exhibit992to8-kdated01x03x.htm EXHIBIT Exhibit 99.2 to 8-K dated 01-03-2013


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FORD ANNOUNCES REDEMPTION OF ITS NYSE-LISTED 7.50% NOTES DUE JUNE 10, 2043

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3, 2013 - Ford Motor Company today announced that on Feb. 4, 2013 (the “Redemption Date”) it intends to redeem all of its outstanding 7.50% Notes due June 10, 2043 (NYSE: F PRA) (CUSIP Number 345370852) (the “Notes”).

In accordance with the terms of the Notes, the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes outstanding, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). Accordingly, for each $25 principal amount of the Notes, the Redemption Price will be $25 in principal amount plus $0.28 in accrued and unpaid interest. Interest will no longer accrue on the Notes after the Redemption Date.

The Bank of New York Mellon is the trustee for the Notes and will act as the redemption agent for this transaction. The Bank of New York Mellon's address is c/o Corporate Trust Administration, 101 Barclay Street - 8W, New York, NY 10286.

The Notes will become due and payable, at the Redemption Price, upon presentation and surrender of the Notes, on or after the Redemption Date at the office of the Trustee.

The Notes were originally issued on June 25, 2003 in the aggregate principal amount of $690,000,000, of which $592,747,350 principal amount remains outstanding.

Holders of Notes with questions regarding the details of the redemption may call The Bank of New York Mellon Bondholder Relations Department at 1.800.254.2826.


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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 172,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.





Contacts:
Media
 
Equity Investment
 
Fixed Income Investment
 
Shareholder 
 
 
 
Community
 
Community
 
Inquiries
 
Jay Cooney
 
Larry Heck
 
Molly Tripp
 
800.555.5259 or
 
313.319.5477
 
313.594.0613
 
313.621.0881
 
313.845.8540
 
jcoone17@ford.com
 
lheck@ford.com
 
fixedinc@ford.com
 
stockinf@ford.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


































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