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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

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 1-10667

 

 

General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

(formerly AmeriCredit Corp.)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas   75-2291093

(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

801 Cherry Street, Suite 3500, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(817) 302-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 105 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller Reporting Company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

There were 500 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value outstanding as of November 9, 2010.

 

 

 


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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.

(formerly AMERICREDIT CORP.)

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

              Page  
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
  Item 1.    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)      3   
     Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010      3   
     Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income – Three Months Ended
September 30, 2010 and 2009
     4   
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009      5   
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements      6   
  Item 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS      31   
  Item 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK      47   
  Item 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES      47   
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION   
  Item 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS      48   
  Item 1A.    RISK FACTORS      49   
  Item 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS      49   
  Item 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES      49   
  Item 4.    REMOVED AND RESERVED      49   
  Item 5.    OTHER INFORMATION      49   
  Item 6.    EXHIBITS      50   
SIGNATURE      51   

 

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Part I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, Dollars in Thousands)

 

     September 30, 2010     June 30, 2010  

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 537,529      $ 282,273   

Finance receivables, net

     8,147,086        8,160,208   

Restricted cash – securitization notes payable

     975,942        930,155   

Restricted cash – credit facilities

     134,468        142,725   

Property and equipment, net

     36,592        37,734   

Leased vehicles, net

     54,730        94,677   

Deferred income taxes

     77,999        81,836   

Other assets

     143,064        151,425   
                

Total assets

   $ 10,107,410      $ 9,881,033   
                

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

    

Liabilities:

    

Credit facilities

   $ 617,415      $ 598,946   

Securitization notes payable

     6,273,224        6,108,976   

Senior notes

     70,620        70,620   

Convertible senior notes

     419,693        414,068   

Accrued taxes and expenses

     208,438        210,013   

Interest rate swap agreements

     60,895        70,421   

Other liabilities

     6,504        7,565   
                

Total liabilities

     7,656,789        7,480,609   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share, 20,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

    

Common stock, $.01 par value per share, 350,000,000 shares authorized; 137,751,364 and 136,856,360 shares issued

     1,378        1,369   

Additional paid-in capital

     321,576        327,095   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     17,153        11,870   

Retained earnings

     2,150,480        2,099,005   
                
     2,490,587        2,439,339   

Treasury stock, at cost (1,955,736 and 1,916,510 shares)

     (39,966     (38,915
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,450,621        2,400,424   
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 10,107,410      $ 9,881,033   
                

 

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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited, Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Revenue

    

Finance charge income

   $ 342,349      $ 389,796   

Other income

     30,275        23,488   
                
     372,624        413,284   
                

Costs and expenses

    

Operating expenses

     68,855        68,862   

Leased vehicles expenses

     6,539        10,110   

Provision for loan losses

     74,618        157,951   

Interest expense

     89,364        130,148   

Acquisition expenses

     42,651     

Restructuring charges, net

     (39     (37
                
     281,988        367,034   
                

Income before income taxes

     90,636        46,250   

Income tax provision

     39,336        20,489   
                

Net income

     51,300        25,761   
                

Other comprehensive income

    

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges

     6,255        7,411   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     2,055        6,924   

Income tax provision

     (3,027     (5,176
                

Other comprehensive income

     5,283        9,159   
                

Comprehensive income

   $ 56,583      $ 34,920   
                

Earnings per share

    

Basic

   $ 0.38      $ 0.19   
                

Diluted

   $ 0.37      $ 0.19   
                

Weighted average shares

    

Basic

     135,232,827        133,229,960   
                

Diluted

     140,302,755        136,083,460   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, in Thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 51,300      $ 25,761   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     14,649        22,824   

Accretion and amortization of loan fees

     (942     2,375   

Provision for loan losses

     74,618        157,951   

Deferred income taxes

     452        15,517   

Non-cash interest charges on convertible debt

     5,625        5,249   

Stock-based compensation expense

     5,019        2,968   

Amortization of warrant costs

       1,968   

Other

     (13,800     (6,817

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Other assets

     16,373        1,305   

Accrued taxes and expenses

     (8,552     (6,657

Income tax receivable

       113,207   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     144,742        335,651   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of receivables

     (940,763     (217,920

Principal collections and recoveries on receivables

     883,807        912,121   

Purchases of property and equipment

     (312     (152

Change in restricted cash – securitization notes payable

     (45,787     (21,698

Change in restricted cash – credit facilities

     8,257        24,798   

Change in other assets

     40,193        10,387   
                

Net cash (used) provided by investing activities

     (54,605     707,536   
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net change in credit facilities

     (68,030     (611,065

Issuance of securitization notes payable

     1,050,000        725,000   

Payments on securitization notes payable

     (795,512     (885,950

Debt issuance costs

     (7,686     (2,704

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     2,138        1,136   

Cash settlement of share based awards

     (16,062  

Other net changes

     313        (119
                

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

     165,161        (773,702
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     255,298        269,485   

Effect of Canadian exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (42     (666

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     282,273        193,287   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 537,529      $ 462,106   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, including certain special purpose financing trusts utilized in securitization transactions (“Trusts”) which are considered variable interest entities. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2010, and for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, are unaudited, and in management’s opinion include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such interim periods. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The interim period consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, are condensed and do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America. These interim period financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010.

Subsequent Events

On October 1, 2010, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of July 21, 2010, with General Motors Holdings LLC (“GM Holdings”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Company (“GM”), and Goalie Texas Holdco Inc., a Texas corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of GM Holdings (“Merger Sub”), GM Holdings completed its acquisition of AmeriCredit Corp. via the merger of Merger Sub with and into AmeriCredit Corp. (the “Merger”), with AmeriCredit Corp. continuing as the surviving company in the Merger and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of GM Holdings. Following the Merger, our name was changed to General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

These financial statements do not reflect the purchase accounting adjustments that will be made as a result of the Merger.

 

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NOTE 2 – FINANCE RECEIVABLES

Finance receivables consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 

Finance receivables unsecuritized, net of fees

   $ 1,219,025      $ 1,533,673   

Finance receivables securitized, net of fees

     7,456,550        7,199,845   

Less allowance for loan losses

     (528,489     (573,310
                
   $ 8,147,086      $ 8,160,208   
                

Finance receivables securitized represent receivables transferred to our special purpose finance subsidiaries in securitization transactions accounted for as secured financings. Finance receivables unsecuritized include $589.9 million and $651.3 million pledged under our credit facilities as of September 30, 2010, and June 30, 2010, respectively.

Finance receivables are collateralized by vehicle titles and we have the right to repossess the vehicle in the event the consumer defaults on the payment terms of the contract.

The accrual of finance charge income has been suspended on $508.5 million and $491.2 million of delinquent finance receivables as of September 30, 2010, and June 30, 2010, respectively.

A summary of the allowance for loan losses is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 573,310      $ 890,640   

Provision for loan losses

     74,618        157,951   

Net charge-offs

     (119,439     (222,633
                

Balance at end of period

   $ 528,489      $ 825,958   
                

 

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NOTE 3 – SECURITIZATIONS

A summary of our securitization activity and cash flows from special purpose entities used for securitizations is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010      2009  

Receivables securitized

   $ 1,164,267       $ 981,056   

Net proceeds from securitization

     1,050,000         725,000   

Servicing fees (a)

     43,663         53,107   

Distributions

     110,930         74,624   

 

(a) Cash flows received for servicing securitizations accounted for as secured financings are included in finance charge income on the consolidated statements of income.

As of September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, we were servicing $7.5 billion and $7.2 billion, respectively, of finance receivables that have been transferred to securitization Trusts.

NOTE 4 – CREDIT FACILITIES

Amounts outstanding under our credit facilities are as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2010
     June 30,
2010
 

Medium term note facility

   $ 543,843       $ 598,946   

Wachovia funding facilities

     73,572      
                 
   $ 617,415       $ 598,946   
                 

 

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Further detail regarding terms and availability of our credit facilities as of September 30, 2010, follows (in thousands):

 

Facility

   Facility
Amount
     Advances
Outstanding
     Finance
Receivables
Pledged
     Restricted
Cash
Pledged (e)
 
Master/Syndicated warehouse facility(a):    $ 1,300,000             $ 300   
GM revolving credit facility (b):      300,000            
Medium term note facility (c):       $ 543,843       $ 589,936         105,180   
Wachovia funding facilities (d):         73,572         
                                   
   $ 1,600,000       $ 617,415       $ 589,936       $ 105,480   
                                   

 

(a) In February 2011 when the revolving period ends and if the facility is not renewed, the outstanding balance will be repaid over time based on the amortization of the receivables pledged until February 2012 when the remaining balance will be due and payable.
(b) On September 30, 2010, we entered into a six month unsecured revolving credit facility with General Motors Holdings LLC.
(c) The revolving period under this facility ended in October 2009, and the outstanding debt balance will be repaid over time based on the amortization of the receivables pledged until October 2016 when any remaining amount outstanding will be due and payable.
(d) Advances under the Wachovia funding facilities are currently secured by $77.4 million of asset-backed securities issued in the AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust (“AMCAR”) 2008-1 securitization transaction. In accordance with the adoption of new accounting guidance regarding consolidation of variable interest entities, the Wachovia funding facilities were consolidated effective July 1, 2010. These facilities are amortizing in accordance with the underlying securitization transaction.
(e) These amounts do not include cash collected on finance receivables pledged of $29.0 million which is also included in restricted cash – credit facilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Our master/syndicated warehouse and medium term note facilities are administered by agents on behalf of institutionally managed commercial paper or medium term note conduits. Under these funding agreements, we transfer finance receivables to our special purpose finance subsidiaries. These subsidiaries, in turn, issue notes to the agents, collateralized by such finance receivables and cash. The agents provide funding under the notes to the subsidiaries pursuant to an advance formula, and the subsidiaries forward the funds to us in consideration for the transfer of finance receivables. While these subsidiaries are included in our consolidated financial statements, these subsidiaries are separate legal entities and the finance receivables and other assets held by these subsidiaries are legally owned by these subsidiaries and are not available to our creditors or our other subsidiaries. Advances under the funding agreements bear interest at commercial paper, London Interbank Offered Rates (“LIBOR”) or prime rates plus a credit spread and specified fees depending upon the source of funds provided by the agents.

We are required to hold certain funds in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under certain of our credit facilities. Additionally, the credit facilities, other than the GM facility, contain various covenants requiring minimum financial ratios, asset quality and portfolio performance ratios (portfolio net loss and delinquency ratios, and pool level cumulative net loss ratios) as well as limits on deferment levels. Failure to meet any of these covenants could result in an event of default under these agreements. If an event of default occurs under these agreements, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under these agreements to be immediately due and payable, enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements or, with respect to the master/syndicated warehouse facility, restrict our ability to obtain additional borrowings under this facility. As of September 30, 2010, we were in compliance with all covenants in our credit facilities.

 

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In September 2008, we entered into agreements with Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association (together, “Wachovia”), to establish two one-year funding facilities under which Wachovia would provide total funding of $117.7 million secured by asset-backed securities as collateral. In conjunction with our AMCAR 2008-1 transaction, we obtained initial funding under these facilities of $48.9 million by pledging double-A rated asset-backed securities (the “Class B Notes”) as collateral and $68.8 million by pledging single-A rated asset-backed securities (the “Class C Notes”) as collateral. Under these facilities, we retained the Class B Notes and the Class C Notes issued in the transaction and then sold the retained notes to a special purpose subsidiary, which in turn pledged such retained notes as collateral to secure the funding under the two facilities. The facilities will continue to amortize in accordance with the securitization transaction until paid off. As part of the transaction, we issued a warrant to Wachovia pursuant to which the holder or holder of the warrant could purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, on or prior to September 24, 2015 at an exercise price of $13.55 per share. On August 10, 2010, Wachovia exercised the warrant at a price of $24.12 per share in a cashless exercise and received a net settlement of 438,112 shares of our common stock. In accordance with the adoption of new accounting guidance regarding consolidation of variable interest entities, the Wachovia funding facilities were consolidated effective July 1, 2010.

Debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the credit facilities. Unamortized costs of $5.7 million and $8.3 million as of September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively, are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 5 – SECURITIZATION NOTES PAYABLE

Securitization notes payable represents debt issued by us in securitization transactions. Debt issuance costs are being amortized over the expected term of the securitizations on an effective yield basis. Unamortized costs of $23.9 million and $19.7 million as of September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively, are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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Securitization notes payable as of September 30, 2010, consists of the following (dollars in thousands):

 

Transaction

  

Maturity

Date (c)

   Original
Note
Amount
     Original
Weighted

Average
Interest
Rate
    Receivables
Pledged
     Note
Balance
 

2005-C-F

   June 2012    $ 1,100,000         4.5   $ 58,150       $ 53,024   

2005-D-A

   November 2012      1,400,000         4.9     102,189         93,663   

2006-1

   May 2013      945,000         5.3     86,759         68,132   

2006-R-M

   January 2014      1,200,000         5.4     236,448         213,922   

2006-A-F

   September 2013      1,350,000         5.6     193,237         176,342   

2006-B-G

   September 2013      1,200,000         5.2     212,929         194,880   

2007-A-X

   October 2013      1,200,000         5.2     262,089         240,576   

2007-B-F

   December 2013      1,500,000         5.2     390,138         358,792   

2007-1

   March 2016      1,000,000         5.4     223,104         227,332   

2007-C-M

   April 2014      1,500,000         5.5     462,531         424,725   

2007-D-F

   June 2014      1,000,000         5.5     334,869         308,131   

2007-2-M

   March 2016      1,000,000         5.3     318,783         305,461   

2008-A-F

   October 2014      750,000         6.0     382,105         305,426   

2008-1 (a)

   January 2015      500,000         8.7     316,308         104,361   

2008-2

   April 2015      500,000         10.5     337,707         190,596   

2009-1

   January 2016      725,000         7.5     605,037         407,045   

2009-1 (APART)

   July 2017      227,493         2.7     203,006         146,318   

2010-1

   July 2017      600,000         3.7     547,736         454,741   

2010-A

   July 2017      200,000         3.1     207,431         166,485   

2010-2

   June 2016      600,000         3.8     561,665         521,365   

2010-B

   November 2017      200,000         2.2     225,775         194,655   

2010-3

   January 2018      850,000         2.5     914,809         849,924   

BV2005-LJ-1 (b)

   May 2012      232,100         5.1     8,070         8,562   

BV2005-LJ-2 (b)(d)

   February 2014      185,596         4.6     9,711         8,804   

BV2005-3 (b)

   June 2014      220,107         5.1     17,327         18,245   

LB2005-A (b)

   April 2012      350,000         4.1     10,667         11,462   

LB2005-B (b)

   June 2012      350,000         4.4     18,752         16,414   

LB2006-A (b)

   May 2013      450,000         5.4     44,748         38,941   

LB2006-B (b)

   September 2013      500,000         5.2     68,009         70,052   

LB2007-A

   January 2014      486,000         5.0     96,461         94,848   
                               
      $ 22,321,296         $ 7,456,550       $ 6,273,224   
                               

 

(a) Note balance does not include $77.4 million of asset-backed securities pledged to the Wachovia funding facilities, which were consolidated effective July 1, 2010.
(b) Transactions relate to securitization Trusts acquired by us.
(c) Maturity date represents final legal maturity of securitization notes payable. Securitization notes payable are expected to be paid based on amortization of the finance receivables pledged to the Trusts.
(d) Note balance does not include $1.4 million of asset-backed securities repurchased and retained by us.

 

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At the time of securitization of finance receivables, we are required to pledge assets equal to a specified percentage of the securitization pool to support the securitization transaction. Typically, the assets pledged consist of cash deposited to a restricted account and additional receivables delivered to the Trust, which create overcollateralization. The securitization transactions require the percentage of assets pledged to support the transaction to increase until a specified level is attained. Excess cash flows generated by the Trusts are added to the restricted cash account or used to pay down outstanding debt in the Trusts, creating overcollateralization until the targeted percentage level of assets has been reached. Once the targeted percentage level of assets is reached and maintained, excess cash flows generated by the Trusts are released to us as distributions from Trusts. Additionally, as the balance of the securitization pool declines, the amount of pledged assets needed to maintain the required percentage level is reduced. Assets in excess of the required percentage are also released to us as distributions from Trusts.

With respect to our securitization transactions covered by a financial guaranty insurance policy, agreements with the insurers provide that if portfolio performance ratios (delinquency, cumulative default or cumulative net loss) in a Trust’s pool of receivables exceed certain targets, the specified credit enhancement levels would be increased.

Agreements with our financial guaranty insurance providers contain additional specified targeted portfolio performance ratios that are higher than those described in the preceding paragraph. If, at any measurement date, the targeted portfolio performance ratios with respect to any insured Trust were to exceed these higher levels, provisions of the agreements permit our financial guaranty insurance providers to declare the occurrence of an event of default and terminate our servicing rights to the receivables transferred to that Trust. As of September 30, 2010, no such servicing right termination events have occurred with respect to any of the Trusts formed by us.

NOTE 6 – SENIOR NOTES AND CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES

Senior notes and convertible senior notes consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 

8.5% Senior Notes (due June 2015)

   $ 70,620      $ 70,620   
                

0.75% Convertible Senior Notes (due in September 2011)

     247,000        247,000   

Debt discount

     (14,138     (17,645

2.125% Convertible Senior Notes (due in September 2013)

     215,017        215,017   

Debt discount

     (28,186     (30,304
                
   $ 419,693      $ 414,068   
                

 

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As a result of adopting new guidance regarding the accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement), we have separately accounted for the liability and equity components of the convertible senior notes due in September 2011 and 2013, retrospectively, based on our nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the issuance date of approximately 7%. At issuance, the liability and equity components were $404.3 million and $145.7 million ($91.7 million net of deferred taxes), respectively. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the notes based on the effective interest method.

As a result of the Merger, the holders of the senior notes and the convertible senior notes have the right to require us to repurchase some or all of their notes as provided in the indentures for such notes. The repurchase dates for any notes tendered to us pursuant to procedures previously delivered to holders of senior notes and convertible senior notes are December 3, 2010 with respect to the senior notes, and December 10, 2010, with respect to the convertible senior notes. The repurchase price with respect to the senior notes is 101% of the principal amount of the notes plus accrued interest and the repurchase price with respect to the convertible senior notes is the principal amount of the notes plus accrued interest. Also, pursuant to the terms of the convertible senior notes indentures a “make-whole” payment of $0.69 per $1,000 of principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2011 and $0.81 per $1,000 of principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2013 will be made to those who elect to convert as a result of the Merger.

Interest expense related to the convertible senior notes consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010      2009  

Contractual interest

   $ 1,605       $ 1,605   

Discount amortization

     5,625         5,249   
                 

Total interest expense related to convertible senior notes

   $ 7,230       $ 6,854   
                 

Debt issuance costs related to the senior notes and the convertible senior notes are being amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the notes; unamortized costs of $0.9 million and $0.9 million related to the senior notes and $2.5 million and $2.8 million related to the convertible senior notes are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively.

 

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NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Interest rate caps, swaps and foreign currency contracts consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2010      June 30, 2010  
     Notional      Fair Value      Notional      Fair Value  

Assets

           

Interest rate swaps (a)

   $ 1,460,103       $ 27,364       $ 1,682,182       $ 26,194   

Interest rate caps (a)

     837,475         2,027         774,456         3,188   
                                   

Total assets

   $ 2,297,578       $ 29,391       $ 2,456,638       $ 29,382   
                                   

Liabilities

           

Interest rate swaps

   $ 1,460,103       $ 60,895       $ 1,682,182       $ 70,421   

Interest rate caps (b)

     691,420         2,089         708,287         3,320   

Foreign currency contracts (b)(c)

     55,572         1,589         58,470         1,206   
                                   

Total liabilities

   $ 2,207,095       $ 64,573       $ 2,448,939       $ 74,947   
                                   

 

(a) Included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
(b) Included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
(c) Notional has been translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars at the quarter end rate.

Interest rate swap agreements designated as hedges had unrealized losses of approximately $47.5 million and $53.8 million included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2010, and June 30, 2010, respectively. The ineffectiveness related to the interest rate swap agreements was immaterial for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. We estimate approximately $39.0 million of unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months.

Interest rate swap agreements not designated as hedges had a change in fair value which resulted in gains of $5.4 million and $5.4 million included in interest expense on the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Under the terms of our derivative financial instruments, we are required to pledge certain funds to be held in restricted cash accounts as collateral for the outstanding derivative transactions. As of September 30, 2010, and June 30, 2010, these restricted cash accounts totaled $25.3 million and $26.7 million, respectively, and are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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The following table presents information on the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):

 

     Income (Losses)
Recognized
In Income
    (Losses) Recognized in
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
    (Losses) Reclassified
From Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income into
Income (c)
 
     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
     2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Non-Designated Hedges:

            

Interest rate contracts (a)

   $ 5,478      $ 5,924           

Foreign currency contracts (b)

     (383     (2,210        
                        

Total

   $ 5,095      $ 3,714           
                        

Designated Hedges:

            

Interest rate contracts (a)

   $ (85   $ 20      $ (8,218   $ (15,833   $ (14,473   $ (23,244
                                                

Total

   $ (85   $ 20      $ (8,218   $ (15,833   $ (14,473   $ (23,244
                                                

 

(a) Income (losses) recognized in income are included in interest expense.
(b) Losses recognized in income are included in operating expenses.
(c) Losses reclassified from AOCI into income for effective and ineffective portions are included in interest expense.

NOTE 8 – FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Effective July 1, 2008, we adopted fair value measurement guidance which provides a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value measurement requires that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels.

There are three general valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value, as described below:

 

(A) Market approach – Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. Prices may be indicated by pricing guides, sale transactions, market trades, or other sources;

 

(B) Cost approach – Based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost); and

 

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(C) Income approach – Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectations about the future amounts (includes present value techniques and option-pricing models). Net present value is an income approach where a stream of expected cash flows is discounted at an appropriate market interest rate.

Assets and liabilities itemized below were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2010:

 

     September 30, 2010
(in thousands)
      
     Fair Value Measurements Using            
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3            
     Quoted
Prices
In  Active

Markets
Identical
Assets
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     Assets/
Liabilities
At Fair
Value
    
              

Assets

              

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

              

Interest rate caps (A)

      $ 2,027          $ 2,027      

Interest rate swaps (C)

         $ 27,364         27,364      
                                      

Total assets

   $         $ 2,027       $ 27,364       $ 29,391      
                                      

Liabilities

              

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

              

Interest rate swaps (C)

         $ 60,895       $ 60,895      

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

              

Interest rate caps (A)

      $ 2,089            2,089      

Foreign currency contracts (A)

        1,589            1,589      
                                      

Total liabilities

   $         $ 3,678       $ 60,895       $ 64,573      
                                      

 

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Assets and liabilities itemized below were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2010:

 

     June 30, 2010
(in thousands)
      
     Fair Value Measurements Using            
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3            
     Quoted
Prices
In Active
Markets
Identical
Assets
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     Assets/
Liabilities
At Fair
Value
    
              

Assets

              

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

              

Interest rate caps (A)

      $ 3,188          $ 3,188      

Interest rate swaps (C)

         $ 26,194         26,194      
                                      

Total assets

   $         $ 3,188       $ 26,194       $ 29,382      
                                      

Liabilities

              

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

              

Interest rate swaps (C)

         $ 70,421       $ 70,421      

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

              

Interest rate caps (A)

      $ 3,320            3,320      

Foreign currency contracts (A)

        1,206            1,206      
                                      

Total liabilities

   $         $ 4,526       $ 70,421       $ 74,947      
                                      

Financial instruments are considered Level 1 when quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Financial instruments are considered Level 2 when inputs other than quoted prices are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Financial instruments are considered Level 3 when their values are determined using price models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable. Level 3 financial instruments also include those for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. A brief description of the valuation techniques used for our Level 3 assets and liabilities is provided below.

 

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The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in thousands):

 

     Assets     Liabilities  
     Interest Rate
Swap
Agreements
    Interest Rate
Swap
Agreements
 

Balance at July 1, 2010

   $ 26,194      $ (70,421

Total realized and unrealized gains

    

Included in earnings

     5,417        (85

Included in other comprehensive income

       (8,218

Settlements

     (4,247     17,829   
                

Balance at September 30, 2010

   $ 27,364      $ (60,895
                

Derivatives

The fair values of our interest rate caps and foreign currency contracts are valued based on quoted market prices received from bank counterparties and are classified as Level 2.

Our interest rate swaps are not exchange traded but instead are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. The fair value of derivatives is derived using models that use primarily market observable inputs, such as interest rate yield curves and credit curves. Any derivative fair value measurements using significant assumptions that are unobservable are classified as Level 3, which include interest rate swaps whose remaining terms extend beyond market observable interest rate yield curves. The impacts of our and the counterparties’ non-performance risk to the derivative trades is considered when measuring the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities.

NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees of Indebtedness

The payments of principal and interest on our senior notes and convertible senior notes are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries. The par value of the senior notes and convertible senior notes was $532.6 million as of September 30, 2010, and June 30, 2010. See guarantor consolidating financial statements in Note 14.

Limited Corporate Guarantees of Indebtedness

We guaranteed the timely payment of interest and ultimate payment of principal on the Class B and Class C asset-backed securities issued in our AMCAR 2008-2 securitization transaction, up to a maximum of $50.0 million in the aggregate.

 

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Legal Proceedings

As a consumer finance company, we are subject to various consumer claims and litigation seeking damages and statutory penalties, based upon, among other things, usury, disclosure inaccuracies, wrongful repossession, violations of bankruptcy stay provisions, certificate of title disputes, fraud, breach of contract and discriminatory treatment of credit applicants. Some litigation against us could take the form of class action complaints by consumers and/or, prior to the Merger, shareholders. As the assignee of finance contracts originated by dealers, we may also be named as a co-defendant in lawsuits filed by consumers principally against dealers. The damages and penalties claimed by consumers in these types of matters can be substantial. The relief requested by the plaintiffs varies but can include requests for compensatory, statutory and punitive damages. We believe that we have taken prudent steps to address and mitigate the litigation risks associated with our business activities. However, any adverse resolution of litigation pending or threatened against us could have a material adverse affect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

On July 21, 2010, we entered into the Merger Agreement. The following litigation has been commenced with respect to the proposed Merger:

On July 27, 2010, an action styled Robert Hatfield, Derivatively on behalf of AmeriCredit Corp. vs. Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, John Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Robert B. Sturges, Justin R. Wheeler, General Motors Holdings LLC and General Motors Company, Defendants, and AmeriCredit Corp., Nominal Defendant, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 017 246937 10 (the “Hatfield Case”). In the Hatfield Case, the plaintiff alleges, among other allegations, that the individual defendants, who are or were members of our Board of Directors, breached their fiduciary duties with regards to the transaction between us and GM Holdings. Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin the closing of the transaction, and seeks to require us to rescind the transaction and the recovery of attorney fees and expenses.

On July 28, 2010, an action styled Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, on behalf of itself and all others similarly situated v. AmeriCredit Corp., Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, Bruce R. Berkowitz, John R. Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Justin R. Wheeler and General Motors Company, Defendants, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 236 246960 10 (the “Labourers’ Pension Fund Case”). In the Labourers’ Pension Fund Case, the plaintiff seeks class action status and alleges that certain current and former members of our Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties in negotiating and approving the transaction between us and GM Holdings. Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin both the transaction from closing as well as a shareholder vote on the pending transaction and seeks the recovery of damages on behalf of shareholders and the recovery of attorney fees and expenses. The court has not yet determined whether the case may be maintained as a class action.

On August 6, 2010, an action styled Carla Butler, Derivatively on behalf of AmeriCredit Corp., Plaintiff vs. Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, John Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Robert B. Sturges, Justin R. Wheeler, General Motors Holdings LLC and General Motors Company, Defendants, and AmeriCredit Corp., Nominal Defendant, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 67 247227-10 (the “Butler Case”). In the Butler Case, like previously filed litigation related to the transaction between us and GM Holdings, the complaint alleges that our individual officers and certain current and former directors breached their fiduciary duties. Among other relief, the complaint sought to rescind the transaction and enjoin its consummation and also seeks an award of plaintiff costs and disbursements including attorneys’ and expert fees.

On September 1, 2010, an action styled Douglas Mogle, Plaintiff vs. AmeriCredit Corp., Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, Bruce R. Berkowitz, John R. Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Justin R. Wheeler, Leucadia National Corporation, Fairholme Funds Inc., and General Motors Company, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 153 247833 10 (the “Mogle Case”). In the Mogle Case, like previously filed litigation related to the transaction between us and GM Holdings, the complaint alleges that our individual officers and certain current and former directors breached their fiduciary duties. Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin both the transaction from closing as well as a shareholder vote on the transaction and seeks the recovery of damages on behalf of shareholders and the recovery of attorney fees and expenses. The court has not yet determined whether the case may be maintained as a class action.

We believe that the claims alleged in the Hatfield Case, the Labourers’ Pension Fund Case, the Butler Case and the Mogle Case are without merit and we intend to assert vigorous defenses to the litigation. Neither the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome nor the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to this litigation can be determined at this time.

 

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NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

We had unrecognized tax benefits of $42.7 million and $42.5 million at September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, that would affect the effective tax rate was $18.5 million and $17.6 million at September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively, which includes the federal benefit of state taxes.

At September 30, 2010, we believe that it is reasonably possible that the balance of the gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $0.2 million to $15.8 million in the next twelve months due to ongoing activities with various taxing jurisdictions that we expect may give rise to settlements or the expiration of statutes of limitations.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of the income tax provision. As of July 1, 2010, accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions were $12.1 million and $8.5 million, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2010, we accrued an additional $0.9 million in potential interest and $0.2 million in potential penalties associated with uncertain tax positions.

We continually evaluate expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings and recognize tax benefits and interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as appropriate.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. and various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. Our consolidated federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are under audit by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). Our federal income tax returns prior to fiscal year 2006 are closed. Foreign and state jurisdictions have statutes of limitations that generally range from three to five years. Certain of our tax returns are currently under examination in various state tax jurisdictions.

Our effective income tax rate was 43.4% and 44.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The September 30, 2010 effective tax rate was negatively impacted primarily by the nondeductibility of certain payments to our executive officers related to the merger with GM. The September 30, 2009 effective tax rate was negatively impacted primarily by state income tax rates and adjustments to state deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

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Tax Accounting Change

During fiscal 2009, we filed an application for a change of accounting method for tax purposes under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 475. We believe that, as a result of our business activities, certain assets must be marked-to-market for income tax purposes. Although this method change requires consent from the IRS, which is still pending, this change to a permissible method of accounting is generally considered to be perfunctory and should be granted. As a result of this change of accounting, we reported a taxable loss for fiscal 2009 of $803 million. Approximately $600 million of this loss was carried back to the prior two fiscal years to offset federal taxable income recognized in those years, resulting in an income tax refund of approximately $198 million.

On November 6, 2009, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 was signed into law which provides an election to carryback a loss to the third, fourth or fifth year that precedes the year of loss. Because of this change in tax law, we elected to extend our U.S. federal fiscal 2009 net operating loss (“NOL”) carryback period which resulted in an additional income tax refund of approximately $81 million. We have fully utilized our federal NOL.

NOTE 11 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

A reconciliation of weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010      2009  

Net income

   $ 51,300       $ 25,761   
                 

Basic weighted average shares

     135,232,827         133,229,960   

Incremental shares resulting from assumed conversions:
Stock based compensation and warrants

     5,069,928         2,853,500   
                 

Diluted weighted average shares

     140,302,755         136,083,460   
                 

Earnings per share:

     

Basic

   $ 0.38       $ 0.19   
                 

Diluted

   $ 0.37       $ 0.19   
                 

Basic earnings per share have been computed by dividing net income by weighted average shares outstanding.

 

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Diluted earnings per share has been computed by dividing net income by the weighted average shares and assumed incremental shares. The treasury stock method was used to compute the assumed incremental shares related to our outstanding stock-based compensation and warrants. The average market prices for the periods were used to determine the number of incremental shares. Options to purchase approximately 0.4 million and 1.8 million shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the option exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. Warrants to purchase approximately 18.8 million shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares.

NOTE 12 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash payments for interest costs and income taxes consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010      2009  

Interest costs (none capitalized)

   $ 90,490       $ 127,482   

Income taxes

     28,904         71   

NOTE 13 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance regarding disclosures about fair value of financial instruments requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether recognized or not in our consolidated balance sheets. Fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques in cases where quoted market prices are not available. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and the estimated timing and amount of future cash flows. Therefore, the estimates of fair value may differ substantially from amounts that ultimately may be realized or paid at settlement or maturity of the financial instruments and those differences may be material. Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments exclude certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from our disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of our Company.

 

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Estimated fair values, carrying values and various methods and assumptions used in valuing our financial instruments are set forth below (in thousands):

 

           September 30, 2010      June 30, 2010  
           Carrying
Value
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Carrying
Value
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Financial assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

     (a   $ 537,529       $ 537,529       $ 282,273       $ 282,273   

Finance receivables, net

     (b     8,147,086         8,127,397         8,160,208         8,110,223   

Restricted cash – securitization notes payable

     (a     975,942         975,942         930,155         930,155   

Restricted cash – credit facilities

     (a     134,468         134,468         142,725         142,725   

Restricted cash – other

     (a     25,590         25,590         26,960         26,960   

Interest rate swap agreements

     (d     27,364         27,364         26,194         26,194   

Interest rate cap agreements purchased

     (d     2,027         2,027         3,188         3,188   

Financial liabilities:

             

Credit facilities

     (c     617,415         617,415         598,946         598,946   

Securitization notes payable

     (d     6,273,224         6,408,808         6,108,976         6,230,902   

Senior notes

     (d     70,620         73,445         70,620         70,620   

Convertible senior notes

     (d     419,693         458,861         414,068         414,007   

Interest rate swap agreements

     (d     60,895         60,895         70,421         70,421   

Interest rate cap agreements sold

     (d     2,089         2,089         3,320         3,320   

Foreign currency hedge contracts

     (d     1,589         1,589         1,206         1,206   

 

(a) The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash – securitization notes payable, restricted cash – credit facilities and restricted cash – other is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value since these investments bear interest at market rates and have maturities of less than 90 days.
(b) The fair value of the finance receivables is estimated based upon forecast cash flows on the receivables discounted using a weighted average cost of capital. The forecast includes among other things items such as prepayment, defaults, recoveries and fee income assumptions.
(c) Credit facilities have variable rates of interest and maturities of three years or less. Therefore, carrying value is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.
(d) The fair values of the interest rate cap and swap agreements, foreign currency contracts, securitization notes payable, senior notes, convertible senior notes and foreign currency contracts are based on quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, the market value is estimated by discounting future net cash flows expected to be settled using a current risk-adjusted rate.

NOTE 14 – GUARANTOR CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The payment of principal and interest on our senior notes and convertible senior notes are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). The separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors are not included herein because the Subsidiary Guarantors are our wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries and are jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally liable for the obligations represented by the senior notes and convertible senior notes. We believe that the consolidating financial information for General Motors Financial Company, Inc., the combined Subsidiary Guarantors and the combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries provide information that is more meaningful in understanding the financial position of the Subsidiary Guarantors than separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors.

 

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The consolidating financial statements present consolidating financial data for (i) General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (on a parent only basis), (ii) the combined Subsidiary Guarantors, (iii) the combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, (iv) an elimination column for adjustments to arrive at the information for the parent company and our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis and (v) the parent company and our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the parent company using the equity method for purposes of this presentation. Results of operations of subsidiaries are therefore reflected in the parent company’s investment accounts and earnings. The principal elimination entries set forth below eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Consolidating Balance Sheet

September 30, 2010

(Unaudited, in Thousands)

 

     General Motors
Financial
Company,  Inc.
    Guarantors      Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

           

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 530,571       $ 6,958        $ 537,529   

Finance receivables, net

       589,644         7,557,442          8,147,086   

Restricted cash - securitization notes payable

          975,942          975,942   

Restricted cash - credit facilities

          134,468          134,468   

Property and equipment, net

   $ 5,110        31,482             36,592   

Leased vehicles, net

       2,178         52,552          54,730   

Deferred income taxes

     57,944        125,678         (105,623       77,999   

Other assets

     3,342        85,832         53,890          143,064   

Due from affiliates

     678,457           1,998,548      $ (2,677,005  

Investment in affiliates

     2,333,647        3,874,952         820,380        (7,028,979  
                                         

Total assets

   $ 3,078,500      $ 5,240,337       $ 11,494,557      $ (9,705,984   $ 10,107,410   
                                         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

           

Liabilities:

           

Credit facilities

        $ 617,415        $ 617,415   

Securitization notes payable

          6,273,224          6,273,224   

Senior notes

   $ 70,620               70,620   

Convertible senior notes

     419,693               419,693   

Accrued taxes and expenses

     137,566      $ 31,453         39,419          208,438   

Interest rate swap agreements

          60,895          60,895   

Other liabilities

       6,504             6,504   

Due to affiliates

       2,677,005         $ (2,677,005  
                                         

Total liabilities

     627,879        2,714,962         6,990,953        (2,677,005     7,656,789   
                                         

Shareholders’ equity:

           

Common stock

     1,378        107,592           (107,592     1,378   

Additional paid-in capital

     321,576        75,887         1,279,497        (1,355,384     321,576   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     17,153        50,238         (30,847     (19,391     17,153   

Retained earnings

     2,150,480        2,291,658         3,254,954        (5,546,612     2,150,480   
                                         
     2,490,587        2,525,375         4,503,604        (7,028,979     2,490,587   

Treasury stock

     (39,966            (39,966
                                         

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,450,621        2,525,375         4,503,604        (7,028,979     2,450,621   
                                         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 3,078,500      $ 5,240,337       $ 11,494,557      $ (9,705,984   $ 10,107,410   
                                         

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Consolidating Balance Sheet

June 30, 2010

(in thousands)

 

     General Motors
Financial
Company,  Inc.
    Guarantors      Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

           

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 275,139       $ 7,134        $ 282,273   

Finance receivables, net

       823,241         7,336,967          8,160,208   

Restricted cash - securitization notes payable

          930,155          930,155   

Restricted cash - credit facilities

          142,725          142,725   

Property and equipment, net

   $ 5,194        32,540             37,734   

Leased vehicles, net

       3,194         91,483          94,677   

Deferred income taxes

     13,118        107,912         (39,194       81,836   

Other assets

     3,751        97,010         50,664          151,425   

Due from affiliates

     741,354           1,857,097      $ (2,598,451  

Investment in affiliates

     2,256,871        3,753,620         820,266        (6,830,757  
                                         

Total assets

   $ 3,020,288      $ 5,092,656       $ 11,197,297      $ (9,429,208   $ 9,881,033   
                                         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

           

Liabilities:

           

Credit facilities

        $ 598,946        $ 598,946   

Securitization notes payable

          6,108,976          6,108,976   

Senior notes

   $ 70,620               70,620   

Convertible senior notes

     414,068               414,068   

Accrued taxes and expenses

     135,058      $ 34,229         40,726          210,013   

Interest rate swap agreements

          70,421          70,421   

Other liabilities

     118        7,447             7,565   

Due to affiliates

       2,598,451         $ (2,598,451  
                                         

Total liabilities

     619,864        2,640,127         6,819,069        (2,598,451     7,480,609   
                                         

Shareholders’ equity:

           

Common stock

     1,369        110,457           (110,457     1,369   

Additional paid-in capital

     327,095        75,887         1,272,491        (1,348,378     327,095   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     11,870        45,256         (34,818     (10,438     11,870   

Retained earnings

     2,099,005        2,220,929         3,140,555        (5,361,484     2,099,005   
                                         
     2,439,339        2,452,529         4,378,228        (6,830,757     2,439,339   

Treasury stock

     (38,915            (38,915
                                         

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,400,424        2,452,529         4,378,228        (6,830,757     2,400,424   
                                         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 3,020,288      $ 5,092,656       $ 11,197,297      $ (9,429,208   $ 9,881,033   
                                         

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Consolidating Statement of Income

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

(Unaudited, in Thousands)

 

     General Motors
Financial
Company,  Inc.
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

           

Finance charge income

     $ 39,846      $ 302,503         $ 342,349   

Other income

   $ 8,644        92,609        139,765       $ (210,743     30,275   

Equity in income of affiliates

     70,729        114,399           (185,128  
                                         
     79,373        246,854        442,268         (395,871     372,624   
                                         

Costs and expenses

           

Operating expenses

     18,104        4,110        46,641           68,855   

Leased vehicles expenses

       867        5,672           6,539   

Provision for loan losses

       57,628        16,990           74,618   

Interest expense

     11,394        94,245        194,468         (210,743     89,364   

Acquisition expenses

     6,199        36,452             42,651   

Restructuring charges, net

       (39          (39
                                         
     35,697        193,263        263,771         (210,743     281,988   
                                         

Income before income taxes

     43,676        53,591        178,497         (185,128     90,636   

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (7,624     (17,138     64,098           39,336   
                                         

Net income

   $ 51,300      $ 70,729      $ 114,399       $ (185,128   $ 51,300   
                                         

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Consolidating Statement of Income

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited, in Thousands)

 

     General Motors
Financial
Company,  Inc.
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

           

Finance charge income

     $ 19,324      $ 370,472         $ 389,796   

Other income

   $ 4,958        87,417        162,952       $ (231,839     23,488   

Equity in income of affiliates

     34,348        42,655           (77,003  
                                         
     39,306        149,396        533,424         (308,842     413,284   
                                         

Costs and expenses

           

Operating expenses

     3,406        14,027        51,429           68,862   

Leased vehicles expenses

       349        9,761           10,110   

Provision for loan losses

       13,498        144,453           157,951   

Interest expense

     13,290        90,260        258,437         (231,839     130,148   

Restructuring charges, net

       (37          (37
                                         
     16,696        118,097        464,080         (231,839     367,034   
                                         

Income before income taxes

     22,610        31,299        69,344         (77,003     46,250   

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (3,151     (3,049     26,689           20,489   
                                         

Net income

   $ 25,761      $ 34,348      $ 42,655       $ (77,003   $ 25,761   
                                         

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

(Unaudited, in Thousands)

 

     General Motors
Financial
Company, Inc.
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

          

Net income

   $ 51,300      $ 70,729      $ 114,399      $ (185,128   $ 51,300   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

          

Depreciation and amortization

     486        1,513        12,650          14,649   

Accretion and amortization of loan fees

       141        (1,083       (942

Provision for loan losses

       57,628        16,990          74,618   

Deferred income taxes

     (46,078     (17,614     64,144          452   

Stock-based compensation expense

     5,625              5,625   

Non-cash interest charges on convertible debt

     5,019              5,019   

Other

       (2,362     (11,438       (13,800

Equity in income of affiliates

     (70,729     (114,399       185,128     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

          

Other assets

     4,085        11,280        1,008          16,373   

Accrued taxes and expenses

     1,026        (9,295     (283       (8,552
                                        

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

     (49,266     (2,379     196,387          144,742   
                                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Purchases of receivables

       (940,763     (1,155,706     1,155,706        (940,763

Principal collections and recoveries on receivables

       (28,055     911,862          883,807   

Net proceeds from sale of receivables

       1,155,706          (1,155,706  

Purchases of property and equipment

     1        (313         (312

Change in restricted cash — securitization notes payable

         (45,787       (45,787

Change in restricted cash — credit facilities

         8,257          8,257   

Change in other assets

       (403     40,596          40,193   

Net change in investment in affiliates

     (2,076     (4,180     (114     6,370     
                                        

Net cash (used) provided by investing activities

     (2,075     181,992        (240,892     6,370        (54,605
                                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Net change in credit facilities

         (68,030       (68,030

Issuance of securitization notes payable

         1,050,000          1,050,000   

Payments on securitization notes payable

         (795,512       (795,512

Debt issuance costs

         (7,686       (7,686

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     2,138        (2,865     7,006        (4,141     2,138   

Cash settlement of share based awards

     (16,062           (16,062

Other net changes

     313              313   

Net change in due (to) from affiliates

     62,897        78,603        (141,449     (51  
                                        

Net cash provided by financing activities

     49,286        75,738        44,329        (4,192     165,161   
                                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,055     255,351        (176     2,178        255,298   

Effect of Canadian exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2,055        81          (2,178     (42

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

       275,139        7,134          282,273   
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $        $ 530,571      $ 6,958      $        $ 537,529   
                                        

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

(Unaudited, in Thousands)

 

     General Motors
Financial
Company, Inc.
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

          

Net income

   $ 25,761      $ 34,348      $ 42,655      $ (77,003   $ 25,761   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

          

Depreciation and amortization

     500        3,026        19,298          22,824   

Accretion and amortization of loan fees

       (2,218     4,593          2,375   

Provision for loan losses

       13,498        144,453          157,951   

Deferred income taxes

     (8,124     (3,048     26,689          15,517   

Non-cash interest charges on convertible debt

     5,249              5,249   

Stock-based compensation expense

     2,968              2,968   

Amortization of warrant costs

     1,968              1,968   

Other

       (2,284     (4,533       (6,817

Equity in income of affiliates

     (34,348     (42,655       77,003     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

          

Other assets

     1,159        (4,644     4,790          1,305   

Accrued taxes and expenses

     (1,676     (3,711     (1,270       (6,657

Income tax receivable

     113,239        (32         113,207   
                                        

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

     106,696        (7,720     236,675          335,651   
                                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Purchases of receivables

       (217,920     (257,339     257,339        (217,920

Principal collections and recoveries on receivables

       56,325        855,796          912,121   

Net proceeds from sale of receivables

       257,339          (257,339  

Purchases of property and equipment

       (152         (152

Change in restricted cash — securitization notes payable

         (21,698       (21,698

Change in restricted cash — credit facilities

         24,798          24,798   

Change in other assets

       8,257        2,130          10,387   

Net change in investment in affiliates

     (6,196     688,630        6,827        (689,261  
                                        

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

     (6,196     792,479        610,514        (689,261     707,536   
                                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Net change in credit facilities

         (611,065       (611,065

Issuance of securitization notes payable

         725,000          725,000   

Payments on securitization notes payable

         (885,950       (885,950

Debt issuance costs

     1,517          (4,221       (2,704

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     1,136        (13,523     (682,636     696,159        1,136   

Other net changes

     (119           (119

Net change in due (to) from affiliates

     (109,959     (500,628     609,675        912     
                                        

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

     (107,425     (514,151     (849,197     697,071        (773,702
                                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (6,925     270,608        (2,008     7,810        269,485   

Effect of Canadian exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     6,925        219          (7,810     (666

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

       186,564        6,723          193,287   
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $        $ 457,391      $ 4,715      $        $ 462,106   
                                        

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 1, 2010, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of July 21, 2010, with General Motors Holdings LLC (“GM Holdings”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Company (“GM”), and Goalie Texas Holdco Inc., a Texas corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of GM Holdings (“Merger Sub”), GM Holdings completed its acquisition of AmeriCredit Corp. via the merger of Merger Sub with and into AmeriCredit Corp., with AmeriCredit Corp. continuing as the surviving company in the Merger and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of GM Holdings. Following the Merger, our name was changed to General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

These financial statements do not reflect the purchase accounting adjustments that will be made as a result of the Merger.

GENERAL

We are an auto finance company specializing in purchasing retail automobile installment sales contracts originated by franchised and select independent dealers in connection with the sale of used and new automobiles. We generate revenue and cash flows primarily through the purchase, retention, subsequent securitization and servicing of finance receivables. As used herein, “loans” include auto finance receivables originated by dealers and purchased by us. To fund the acquisition of receivables prior to securitization, we use available cash and borrowings under our credit facilities. We earn finance charge income on the finance receivables and pay interest expense on borrowings under our credit facilities.

Through wholly-owned subsidiaries, we periodically transfer receivables to securitization trusts (“Trusts”) that issue asset-backed securities to investors. We retain an interest in these securitization transactions in the form of restricted cash accounts and overcollateralization, whereby more receivables are transferred to the Trusts than the amount of asset-backed securities issued by the Trusts, as well as the estimated future excess cash flows expected to be received by us over the life of the securitization. Excess cash flows result from the difference between the finance charges received from the obligors on the receivables and the interest paid to investors in the asset-backed securities, net of credit losses and expenses.

Excess cash flows from the Trusts are initially utilized to fund credit enhancement requirements in order to attain specific credit ratings for the asset-backed securities issued by the Trusts. Once targeted credit enhancement requirements are reached and maintained, excess cash flows are distributed to us or, in a securitization utilizing a senior subordinated structure, may be used to accelerate the repayment of certain subordinated securities. In

 

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addition to excess cash flows, we receive monthly base servicing fees and we collect other fees, such as late charges, as servicer for securitization Trusts. For securitization transactions that involve the purchase of a financial guaranty insurance policy, credit enhancement requirements will increase if specified portfolio performance ratios are exceeded. Excess cash flows otherwise distributable to us from Trusts in which the portfolio performance ratios were exceeded and from other Trusts which may be subject to limited cross-collateralization provisions are accumulated in the Trusts until such higher levels of credit enhancement are reached and maintained. Senior subordinated securitizations typically do not utilize portfolio performance ratios.

We account for our securitization transactions as secured financings. Accordingly, following a securitization, the finance receivables and the related securitization notes payable remain on the consolidated balance sheets. We recognize finance charge and fee income on the receivables and interest expense on the securities issued in the securitization transaction and record a provision for loan losses to cover probable loan losses on the receivables.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 as compared to

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

Changes in Finance Receivables:

A summary of changes in our finance receivables is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 8,733,518      $ 10,927,969   

Loans purchased

     959,004        229,073   

Liquidations and other

     (1,016,947     (1,136,009
                

Balance at end of period

   $ 8,675,575      $ 10,021,033   
                

Average finance receivables

   $ 8,718,310      $ 10,482,453   
                

The increase in loans purchased during the three months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009, was primarily due to our establishing higher loan origination goals as a result of improved access to the securitization markets, improving portfolio credit trends and stable economic environment. The decrease in liquidations and other resulted primarily from reduced average finance receivables.

 

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The average new loan size increased to $19,065 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $16,331 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 resulting from an increase in new car loans financed under the GM subvention program initiated in September 2009. The average annual percentage rate for finance receivables purchased during the three months ended September 30, 2010, decreased to 15.8% from 19.1% during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as a result of lower costs of funds passed through in the form of lower rates as well as lower rates on loans originated under the GM subvention program.

Net Margin:

Net margin is the difference between finance charge and other income earned on our receivables and the cost to fund the receivables as well as the cost of debt incurred for general corporate purposes.

Our net margin as reflected on the consolidated statements of income is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Finance charge income

   $ 342,349      $ 389,796   

Other income

     30,275        23,488   

Interest expense

     (89,364     (130,148
                

Net margin

   $ 283,260      $ 283,136   
                

Net margin as a percentage of average finance receivables is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September  30,
 
     2010     2009  

Finance charge income

     15.6     14.7

Other income

     1.4        0.9   

Interest expense

     (4.1     (4.9
                

Net margin as a percentage of average finance receivables

     12.9     10.7
                

The increase in net margin as a percentage of average finance receivables for the three months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009, was mainly due to higher annual percentage rates for finance receivables purchased in calendar year 2008 and 2009, reduced interest costs as a result of declining leverage and lower interest rates on securitizations completed in fiscal 2010 and the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Revenue:

Finance charge income decreased by 12.2% to $342.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $389.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, primarily due to the 16.8% decrease in average finance receivables. The effective yield on our finance receivables increased to 15.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from 14.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The effective yield represents finance charges and fees taken into earnings during the period as a percentage of average finance receivables.

 

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Other income consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010      2009  

Leasing income

   $ 15,888       $ 11,458   

Investment income

     700         984   

Late fees and other income

     13,687         11,046   
                 
   $ 30,275       $ 23,488   
                 

For the three months ended September 30, 2010 leasing income increased, despite a decline in outstanding leases, as a result of a gain of $8.3 million on the disposition of leased vehicles upon lease termination.

Costs and Expenses:

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $68.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. Our operating expenses are predominately related to personnel costs that include base salary and wages, performance incentives and benefits as well as related employment taxes. Personnel costs represented 75.5% and 70.1% of total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Operating expenses as an annualized percentage of average finance receivables were 3.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to 2.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase in operating expenses as a percentage of average finance receivables primarily resulted from the impact of a decreasing portfolio on our fixed cost base and higher loan origination staffing to support increased origination levels.

Provision for Loan losses

Provisions for loan losses are charged to income to bring our allowance for loan losses to a level which management considers adequate to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the portfolio of finance receivables. The provision for loan losses recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 reflects inherent losses on receivables originated during those

 

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quarters and changes in the amount of inherent losses on receivables originated in prior periods. The provision for loan losses decreased to $74.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $158.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as a result of favorable credit performance of loans originated since early calendar 2008, stabilization of economic conditions and improved recovery rates on repossessed collateral. As an annualized percentage of average finance receivables, the provision for loan losses was 3.4% and 6.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $89.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $130.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Average debt outstanding was $7.0 billion and $9.2 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Our effective rate of interest on our debt decreased to 5.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to 5.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2009, due to lower interest rates on securitizations completed in fiscal 2010 and the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Acquisition Expenses

Acquisition expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010, primarily represent change of control payments to our executive officers, advisory, legal and professional fees and other costs related to the merger with GM.

Taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 43.4% and 44.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The September 30, 2010 effective tax rate was negatively impacted primarily by the nondeductibility of certain payments to our executive officers related to the Merger with GM. The September 30, 2009 effective tax rate was negatively impacted primarily by state income tax rates and adjustments to state deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Other Comprehensive Income:

Other comprehensive income consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges

   $ 6,255      $ 7,411   

Canadian currency translation adjustment

     2,055        6,924   

Income tax provision

     (3,027     (5,176
                
   $ 5,283      $ 9,159   
                

 

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Cash Flow Hedges

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Unrealized losses related to changes in fair value

   $ (8,218   $ (15,833

Reclassification of net unrealized losses into earnings

     14,473        23,244   
                
   $ 6,255      $ 7,411   
                

Unrealized losses related to changes in fair value for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, were due to changes in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements that were designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements fluctuate based upon changes in forward interest rate expectations.

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges of our floating rate debt are reclassified into earnings when interest rate fluctuations on securitization notes payable or other hedged items affect earnings.

Canadian Currency Translation Adjustment

Canadian currency translation adjustment gains of $2.1 million and $6.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were included in other comprehensive income. The translation adjustment is due to the change in the value of our Canadian dollar denominated assets related to the change in the U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar conversion rates during the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.

CREDIT QUALITY

We provide financing in relatively high-risk markets, and, therefore, anticipate a corresponding high level of delinquencies and charge-offs.

 

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The following tables present certain data related to the receivables portfolio (dollars in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 

Principal amount of receivables, net of fees

   $ 8,675,575      $ 8,733,518   

Allowance for loan losses

     (528,489     (573,310
                

Receivables, net

   $ 8,147,086      $ 8,160,208   
                

Number of outstanding contracts

     767,180        776,377   
                

Average carrying amount of outstanding contract (in dollars)

   $ 11,308      $ 11,249   
                

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of receivables

     6.1     6.6
                

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of receivables decreased to 6.1% as of September 30, 2010, from 6.6% as of June 30, 2010, as a result of the favorable credit performance of loans originated since early calendar year 2008.

Delinquency

The following is a summary of finance receivables that are (i) more than 30 days delinquent, but not yet in repossession, and (ii) in repossession, but not yet charged off (dollars in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009  
     Amount      Percent     Amount      Percent  

Delinquent contracts:

          

31 to 60 days

   $ 535,827         6.2   $ 763,797         7.6

Greater-than-60 days

     215,583         2.5        382,164         3.8   
                                  
     751,410         8.7        1,145,961         11.4   

In repossession

     43,519         0.5        64,876         0.7   
                                  
   $ 794,929         9.2   $ 1,210,837         12.1
                                  

An account is considered delinquent if a substantial portion of a scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was contractually due. Delinquencies in our receivables portfolio may vary from period to period based upon the average age or seasoning of the portfolio, seasonality within the calendar year and economic factors. Due to our target customer base, a relatively high percentage of accounts become delinquent at some point in the life of a loan and there is a high rate of account movement between current and delinquent status in the portfolio.

 

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Delinquencies in finance receivables were lower at September 30, 2010, as compared to September 30, 2009, as a result of favorable credit performance of loans originated since early calendar year 2008 and stabilization of economic conditions.

Deferrals

In accordance with our policies and guidelines, we, at times, offer payment deferrals to consumers whereby the consumer is allowed to move up to two delinquent payments to the end of the loan generally by paying a fee (approximately the interest portion of the payment deferred, except where state law provides for a lesser amount). Our policies and guidelines limit the number and frequency of deferments that may be granted. Additionally, we generally limit the granting of deferments on new accounts until a requisite number of payments have been received. Due to the nature of our customer base and policies and guidelines of the deferral program, approximately 50% to 60% of accounts historically comprising the portfolio receive a deferral at some point in the life of the account.

An account for which all delinquent payments are deferred is classified as current at the time the deferment is granted and therefore is not included as a delinquent account. Thereafter, such account is aged based on the timely payment of future installments in the same manner as any other account.

Contracts receiving a payment deferral as an average quarterly percentage of average finance receivables outstanding were 6.1% and 7.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Contracts receiving a payment deferral decreased as a result of favorable credit performance of loans originated since early calendar year 2008 and stabilization of economic conditions.

The following is a summary of deferrals as a percentage of receivables outstanding:

 

     September 30,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 

Never deferred

     70.1     67.8

Deferred:

    

1-2 times

     20.1        22.4   

3-4 times

     9.7        9.7   

Greater than 4 times

     0.1        0.1   
                

Total deferred

     29.9        32.2   
                

Total

     100.0     100.0
                

We evaluate the results of our deferment strategies based upon the amount of cash installments that are collected on accounts after they have been deferred versus the extent to which the collateral underlying the deferred accounts has depreciated over the same period of time. Based on this evaluation, we believe that payment deferrals granted according to our policies and guidelines are an effective portfolio management technique and result in higher ultimate cash collections from the portfolio.

 

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Changes in deferment levels do not have a direct impact on the ultimate amount of finance receivables charged off by us. However, the timing of a charge-off may be affected if the previously deferred account ultimately results in a charge-off. To the extent that deferrals impact the ultimate timing of when an account is charged off, historical charge-off ratios and loss confirmation periods used in the determination of the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses are also impacted. Increased use of deferrals may result in a lengthening of the loss confirmation period, which would increase expectations of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio and therefore increase the allowance for loan losses and related provision for loan losses. Changes in these ratios and periods are considered in determining the appropriate level of allowance for loan losses and related provision for loan losses.

Charge-offs

The following table presents charge-off data with respect to our finance receivables portfolio (dollars in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Repossession charge-offs

   $ 211,426      $ 367,346   

Less: Recoveries

     (98,081     (156,929

Mandatory charge-offs (a)

     6,094        12,216   
                

Net charge-offs

   $ 119,439      $ 222,633   
                

Net charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average receivables:

     5.4     8.4
                

Recoveries as a percentage of gross repossession charge-offs:

     46.4     42.7
                

 

(a) Mandatory charge-offs represent accounts 120 days delinquent that are charged off in full with no recovery amounts realized at time of charge-off net of any subsequent recoveries and the net write-down of finance receivables in repossession to the net realizable value of the repossessed vehicle when the repossessed vehicle is legally available for sale.

Net charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average finance receivables outstanding may vary from period to period based upon the average age or seasoning of the portfolio and economic factors. The decrease in net charge-offs as an annualized percentage of average finance receivables for the three months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009, was a result of the favorable credit performance of loans originated since early calendar year 2008, stabilization of economic conditions and improved recovery rates on repossessed collateral.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General

Our primary sources of cash have been finance charge income, servicing fees, distributions from securitization Trusts, borrowings under credit facilities, transfers of finance receivables to Trusts in securitization transactions, collections and recoveries on finance receivables and, to a lesser extent, unsecured debt. Our primary uses of cash have been purchases of finance receivables, repayment of credit facilities and securitization notes payable, funding credit enhancement requirements for securitization transactions and credit facilities, repayment of senior notes and convertible senior notes, operating expenses and income tax payments.

We used cash of $940.8 million and $217.9 million for the purchase of finance receivables during the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Generally, these purchases were funded initially utilizing cash and borrowings under credit facilities and subsequently funded in securitization transactions.

Liquidity

Our available liquidity consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2010
     June 30,
2010
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 537,529       $ 282,273   

Borrowing capacity on unpledged eligible receivables

     318,325         489,552   
                 

Total

   $ 855,854       $ 771,825   
                 

We also have available liquidity under our $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility with GM.

Credit Facilities

In the normal course of business, in addition to using our available cash, we pledge receivables to and borrow under our credit facilities to fund our operations and repay these borrowings as appropriate under our cash management strategy.

 

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As of September 30, 2010, credit facilities consisted of the following (in millions):

 

Facility Type

   Facility
Amount
     Advances
Outstanding
 

Master/Syndicated warehouse facility (a)

   $ 1,300.0      

GM revolving credit facility (b)

     300.0      

Medium term note facility (c)

      $ 543.8   

Wachovia funding facilities (d)

        73.6   
                 
   $ 1,600.0       $ 617.4   
                 

 

(a) In February 2011 when the revolving period ends and if the facility is not renewed, the outstanding balance will be repaid over time based on the amortization of the receivables pledged until February 2012 when the remaining balance will be due and payable.
(b) On September 30, 2010, we entered into a six month unsecured revolving credit facility with General Motors Holdings LLC.
(c) The revolving period under this facility ended in October 2009, and the outstanding debt balance will be repaid over time based on the amortization of the receivables pledged until October 2016 when any remaining amount outstanding will be due and payable.
(d) Advances under the Wachovia funding facilities are currently secured by $77.4 million of asset-backed securities issued in the AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust (“AMCAR”) 2008-1 securitization transaction. In accordance with the adoption of new accounting guidance regarding consolidation of variable interest entities, the Wachovia funding facilities were consolidated effective July 1, 2010. These facilities are amortizing in accordance with the underlying securitization transaction.

We are required to hold certain funds in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under certain of our facilities. Additionally, our funding agreements, other than the GM facility, contain various covenants requiring minimum financial ratios, asset quality and portfolio performance ratios (portfolio net loss and delinquency ratios, and pool level cumulative net loss ratios) as well as limits on deferment levels. Failure to meet any of these covenants could result in an event of default under these agreements. If an event of default occurs under these agreements, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under these agreements to be immediately due and payable, enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements or, with respect to the master/syndicated warehouse facility, restrict our ability to obtain additional borrowings. As of September 30, 2010, we were in compliance with all covenants in our credit facilities.

In September 2008, we entered into agreements with Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association (together, “Wachovia”), to establish two one-year funding facilities under which Wachovia would provide total funding of $117.7 million secured by asset-backed securities as collateral. In conjunction with our AMCAR 2008-1 transaction, we obtained initial funding under these facilities of $48.9 million by pledging double-A rated asset-backed securities (the “Class B Notes”) as collateral and $68.8 million by pledging single-A rated asset-backed securities (the “Class C Notes”) as collateral. Under these facilities, we retained the Class B Notes and the Class C Notes issued in the transaction and then sold the retained notes to a special purpose subsidiary, which in turn pledged such retained notes as collateral to secure the funding under the two facilities. The facilities will continue to amortize in accordance with the securitization transaction until paid off. As part of the transaction, we issued a warrant to Wachovia pursuant to which the holder or holder of the warrant could purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, on or prior to September 24, 2015 at an exercise price of $13.55 per share. On August 10, 2010, Wachovia exercised the warrant at a price of $24.12 per share in a cashless exercise and received a net settlement of 438,112 shares of our common stock. In accordance with the adoption of new accounting guidance regarding consolidation of variable interest entities, the Wachovia funding facilities were consolidated effective July 1, 2010.

 

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Securitizations

We have completed 72 securitization transactions through September 30, 2010, excluding securitization Trusts entered into by Bay View Acceptance Corporation (“BVAC”) and Long Beach Acceptance Corporation (“LBAC”) prior to their acquisition by us. The proceeds from the transactions were primarily used to repay borrowings outstanding under our credit facilities.

A summary of the active transactions is as follows (in millions):

 

Transaction

   Date      Original
Amount
     Balance at
September 30, 2010
 

2005-C-F

     August 2005       $ 1,100.0       $ 53.0   

2005-D-A

     November 2005         1,400.0         93.7   

2006-1

     March 2006         945.0         68.1   

2006-R-M

     May 2006         1,200.0         213.9   

2006-A-F

     July 2006         1,350.0         176.4   

2006-B-G

     September 2006         1,200.0         194.9   

2007-A-X

     January 2007         1,200.0         240.6   

2007-B-F

     April 2007         1,500.0         358.8   

2007-1

     May 2007         1,000.0         227.3   

2007-C-M

     July 2007         1,500.0         424.7   

2007-D-F

     September 2007         1,000.0         308.1   

2007-2-M

     October 2007         1,000.0         305.5   

2008-A-F

     May 2008         750.0         305.4   

2008-1 (a)

     October 2008         500.0         104.4   

2008-2

     November 2008         500.0         190.6   

2009-1

     July 2009         725.0         407.0   

2009-1 (APART)

     October 2009         227.5         146.3   

2010-1

     February 2010         600.0         454.7   

2010-A

     March 2010         200.0         166.5   

2010-2

     May 2010         600.0         521.4   

2010-B

     August 2010         200.0         194.7   

2010-3

     September 2010         850.0         849.9   

BV2005-LJ-1

     February 2005         232.1         8.6   

BV2005-LJ-2 (b)

     July 2005         185.6         8.8   

BV2005-3

     December 2005         220.1         18.2   

LB2005-A

     June 2005         350.0         11.5   

LB2005-B

     October 2005         350.0         16.4   

LB2006-A

     May 2006         450.0         38.9   

LB2006-B

     September 2006         500.0         70.1   

LB2007-A

     March 2007         486.0         94.8   
                    

Total active securitizations

      $ 22,321.3       $ 6,273.2   
                    

 

(a) Note balance does not include $77.4 million of asset-backed securities pledged to the Wachovia funding facilities, which were consolidated effective July 1, 2010.
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We account for our securitization transactions as secured financings. Finance receivables are transferred to a securitization Trust, which is one of our special purpose finance subsidiaries, and the Trusts issue one or more series of asset-backed securities (securitization notes payable). While these Trusts are included in our consolidated financial statements, these Trusts are separate legal entities; thus the finance receivables and other assets held by these Trusts are legally owned by these Trusts, are available to satisfy the related securitization notes payable and are not available to our creditors or our other subsidiaries.

At the time of securitization of finance receivables, we are required to pledge assets equal to a specified percentage of the securitization pool to provide credit enhancement required for specific credit ratings for the asset-backed securities issued by the Trusts.

Since the beginning of fiscal 2009, we have primarily utilized senior subordinated securitization structures which involve the sale of subordinated asset-backed securities to provide credit enhancement for the senior, or highest rated, asset-backed securities. On September 23, 2010, we closed an $850 million senior subordinated securitization transaction, AMCAR 2010-3, that has initial cash deposit and overcollateralization requirements of 10.5% in order to provide credit enhancement for the asset-backed securities sold. The level of credit enhancement in future senior subordinated securitizations will depend, in part, on the net interest margin, collateral characteristics, and credit performance trends of the receivables transferred, as well as our financial condition, the economic environment and our ability to sell subordinated bonds at rates we consider acceptable.

Certain cash flows related to securitization transactions were as follows (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010      2009  

Initial credit enhancement deposits:

     

Restricted cash

   $ 23.3       $ 19.6   

Overcollateralization

     114.3         256.1   

Distributions from Trusts

     110.9         74.6   

The agreements with the insurers of our securitization transactions covered by a financial guaranty insurance policy provide that if portfolio performance ratios (delinquency, cumulative default or cumulative net loss) in a Trust’s pool of receivables exceed certain targets, the specified credit enhancement levels would be increased.

We have exceeded certain portfolio performance ratios in several AMCAR and LBAC securitizations. Excess cash flows from Trusts associated with these securitizations have been or are being used to build higher credit enhancement in each respective Trust instead of being distributed to us. We do not expect the trapping of excess cash flows from these Trusts to have a material adverse impact to our liquidity.

 

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The agreements that we have entered into with our financial guaranty insurance providers in connection with securitization transactions insured by them contain additional specified targeted portfolio performance ratios (delinquency, cumulative default and cumulative net loss) that are higher than the limits referred to above. If, at any measurement date, the targeted portfolio performance ratios with respect to any insured Trust were to exceed these additional levels, provisions of the agreements permit the financial guaranty insurance providers to declare the occurrence of an event of default and take steps to terminate our servicing rights to the receivables sold to that Trust. In addition, the servicing agreements on certain insured securitization Trusts are cross-defaulted so that a default declared under one servicing agreement would allow the financial guaranty insurance provider to terminate our servicing rights under all servicing agreements for securitization Trusts in which they issued a financial guaranty insurance policy. Additionally, if these higher targeted portfolio performance levels were exceeded and the financial guaranty insurance providers elect to declare an event of default, the insurance providers may retain all excess cash generated by other securitization transactions insured by them as additional credit enhancement. This, in turn, could result in defaults under our other securitizations and other material indebtedness, including under our senior note and convertible senior note indentures. Although we have never exceeded these additional targeted portfolio performance ratios, and we currently believe it is unlikely that an event of default would be declared and our servicing rights terminated if we were to exceed these higher targeted ratios, there can be no assurance that an event of default will not be declared and our servicing rights will not be terminated if (i) such targeted portfolio performance ratios are breached, (ii) we breach our obligations under the servicing agreements, (iii) the financial guaranty insurance providers are required to make payments under a policy, or (iv) certain bankruptcy or insolvency events were to occur. As of September 30, 2010, no such servicing right termination events have occurred with respect to any of the Trusts formed by us.

 

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INTEREST RATE RISK

Fluctuations in market interest rates impact our credit facilities and securitization transactions. Our gross interest rate spread, which is the difference between interest earned on our finance receivables and interest paid, is affected by changes in interest rates as a result of our dependence upon the issuance of variable rate securities and the incurrence of variable rate debt to fund our purchases of finance receivables.

As a result of the Merger, the holders of the senior notes and the convertible senior notes have the right to require us to repurchase some or all of their notes as provided in the indentures for such notes. The repurchase dates for any notes tendered to us pursuant to procedures previously delivered to holders of senior notes and convertible senior notes are December 3, 2010 with respect to the senior notes, and December 10, 2010, with respect to the convertible senior notes. The purchase price with respect to the senior notes is 101% of the principal amount of the notes repurchased and the purchase price with respect to the convertible senior notes is the principal amount of the notes repurchased plus accrued interest. Also, pursuant to the terms of the convertible senior notes indentures a “make-whole” payment of $0.69 per $1,000 of principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2011 and $0.81 per $1,000 of principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2013 will be made to those who elect to convert as a result of the Merger.

Credit Facilities

Finance receivables purchased by us and pledged to secure borrowings under our credit facilities bear fixed interest rates. Amounts borrowed under most of our credit facilities bear interest at variable rates that are subject to frequent adjustments to reflect prevailing market interest rates. To protect the interest rate spread within each credit facility, our special purpose finance subsidiaries are contractually required to purchase interest rate cap agreements in connection with borrowings under our credit facilities. The purchaser of the interest rate cap agreement pays a premium in return for the right to receive the difference in the interest cost at any time a specified index of market interest rates rises above the stipulated “cap” rate. The purchaser of the interest rate cap agreement bears no obligation or liability if interest rates fall below the “cap” rate. As part of our interest rate risk management strategy and when economically feasible, we may simultaneously sell a corresponding interest rate cap agreement in order to offset the premium paid by our special purpose finance subsidiary to purchase the interest rate cap agreement and thus retain the interest rate risk. The fair value of the interest rate cap agreement purchased by the special purpose finance subsidiary is included in other assets and the fair value of the interest rate cap agreement sold by us is included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

Securitizations

The interest rate demanded by investors in our securitization transactions depends on prevailing market interest rates for comparable transactions and the general interest rate environment. We utilize several strategies to minimize the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our gross interest rate margin, including the use of derivative financial instruments and the regular sale or pledging of auto receivables to securitization Trusts.

In our securitization transactions, we transfer fixed rate finance receivables to Trusts that, in turn, sell either fixed rate or floating rate securities to investors. The fixed rates on securities issued by the Trusts are indexed to market interest rate swap spreads for transactions of similar duration or various LIBOR and do not fluctuate during the term of the securitization. The floating rates on securities issued by the Trusts are indexed to LIBOR and fluctuate periodically based on movements in LIBOR. Derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate swap and cap agreements, are used to manage

 

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the gross interest rate spread on these transactions. We use interest rate swap agreements to convert the variable rate exposures on securities issued by our securitization Trusts to a fixed rate, thereby locking in the gross interest rate spread to be earned by us over the life of a securitization. Interest rate swap agreements purchased by us do not impact the amount of cash flows to be received by holders of the asset-backed securities issued by the Trusts. The interest rate swap agreements serve to offset the impact of increased or decreased interest paid by the Trusts on floating rate asset-backed securities on the cash flows to be received by us from the Trusts. We utilize such arrangements to modify our net interest sensitivity to levels deemed appropriate based on our risk tolerance. In circumstances where the interest rate risk is deemed to be tolerable, usually if the risk is less than one year in term at inception, we may choose not to hedge potential fluctuations in cash flows due to changes in interest rates. Our special purpose finance subsidiaries are contractually required to purchase a derivative financial instrument to protect the net spread in connection with the issuance of floating rate securities even if we choose not to hedge our future cash flows. Although the interest rate cap agreements are purchased by the Trusts, cash outflows from the Trusts ultimately impact our retained interests in the securitization transactions as cash expended by the securitization Trusts will decrease the ultimate amount of cash to be received by us. Therefore, when economically feasible, we may simultaneously sell a corresponding interest rate cap agreement to offset the premium paid by the Trust to purchase the interest rate cap agreement. The fair value of the interest rate cap agreements purchased by the special purpose finance subsidiaries in connection with securitization transactions are included in other assets and the fair value of the interest rate cap agreements sold by us are included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate cap agreements are reflected in interest expense on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive operations.

We have entered into interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variability in interest payments on eight of our active securitization transactions. Portions of these interest rate swap agreements are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The fair value of interest rate swap agreements designated as hedges is included in liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Interest rate swap agreements that are not designated as hedges are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The preceding Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section contains several “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are those that use words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “likely,” “should,” “estimate,” “continue,” “future” or other comparable expressions. These words indicate future events and trends. Forward-looking statements are our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to many assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from historical results or from those anticipated by us. The most significant risks are detailed from time to time in our filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010. It is advisable not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to, and do not, publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by federal securities laws, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Because our funding strategy is dependent upon the issuance of interest-bearing securities and the incurrence of debt, fluctuations in interest rates impact our profitability. Therefore, we employ various hedging strategies to minimize the risk of interest rate fluctuations. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Interest Rate Risk” for additional information regarding such market risks.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. Such controls include those designed to ensure that information for disclosure is communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The CEO and CFO, with the participation of management, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2010. Based on their evaluation, they have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes made in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Limitations Inherent in all Controls

Our management, including the CEO and CFO, recognize that the disclosure controls and internal controls (discussed above) cannot prevent all errors or all attempts at fraud. Any controls system, no matter how well crafted and operated, can only provide reasonable, and not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in any control system, no evaluation or implementation of a control system can provide complete assurance that all control issues and all possible instances of fraud have been or will be detected.

Part II.    OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As a consumer finance company, we are subject to various consumer claims and litigation seeking damages and statutory penalties, based upon, among other things, usury, disclosure inaccuracies, wrongful repossession, violations of bankruptcy stay provisions, certificate of title disputes, fraud, breach of contract and discriminatory treatment of credit applicants. Some litigation against us could take the form of class action complaints by consumers and/or, prior to the Merger, shareholders. As the assignee of finance contracts originated by dealers, we may also be named as a co-defendant in lawsuits filed by consumers principally against dealers. The damages and penalties claimed by consumers in these types of matters can be substantial. The relief requested by the plaintiffs varies but can include requests for compensatory, statutory and punitive damages. We believe that we have taken prudent steps to address and mitigate the litigation risks associated with our business activities. However, any adverse resolution of litigation pending or threatened against us could have a material adverse affect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

On July 21, 2010, we entered into the Merger Agreement. The following litigation has been commenced with respect to the proposed Merger:

On July 27, 2010, an action styled Robert Hatfield, Derivatively on behalf of AmeriCredit Corp. vs. Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, John Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Robert B. Sturges, Justin R. Wheeler, General Motors Holdings LLC and General Motors Company, Defendants, and AmeriCredit Corp., Nominal Defendant, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 017 246937 10 (the “Hatfield Case”). In the Hatfield Case, the plaintiff alleges, among other allegations, that the individual defendants, who are or were members of our Board of Directors, breached their fiduciary duties with regards to the transaction between us and GM Holdings. Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin the closing of the transaction, and seeks to require us to rescind the transaction and the recovery of attorney fees and expenses.

On July 28, 2010, an action styled Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, on behalf of itself and all others similarly situated v. AmeriCredit Corp., Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, Bruce R. Berkowitz, John R. Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Justin R. Wheeler and General Motors Company, Defendants, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 236 246960 10 (the “Labourers’ Pension Fund Case”). In the Labourers’ Pension Fund Case, the plaintiff seeks class action status and alleges that certain current and former members of our Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties in negotiating and approving the transaction between us and GM Holdings. Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin both the transaction from closing as well as a shareholder vote on the pending transaction and seeks the recovery of damages on behalf of shareholders and the recovery of attorney fees and expenses. The court has not yet determined whether the case may be maintained as a class action.

On August 6, 2010, an action styled Carla Butler, Derivatively on behalf of AmeriCredit Corp., Plaintiff vs. Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, John Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Robert B. Sturges, Justin R. Wheeler, General Motors Holdings LLC and General Motors Company, Defendants, and AmeriCredit Corp., Nominal Defendant, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 67 247227-10 (the “Butler Case”). In the Butler Case, like previously filed litigation related to the transaction between us and GM Holdings, the complaint alleges that our individual officers and certain current and former directors breached their fiduciary duties. Among other relief, the complaint sought to rescind the transaction and enjoin its consummation and also seeks an award of plaintiff costs and disbursements including attorneys’ and expert fees.

 

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On September 1, 2010, an action styled Douglas Mogle, Plaintiff vs. AmeriCredit Corp., Clifton H. Morris, Jr., Daniel E. Berce, Bruce R. Berkowitz, John R. Clay, Ian M. Cumming, A.R. Dike, James H. Greer, Douglas K. Higgins, Kenneth H. Jones, Jr., Justin R. Wheeler, Leucadia National Corporation, Fairholme Funds Inc., and General Motors Company, was filed in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause No. 153 247833 10 (the “Mogle Case”). In the Mogle Case, like previously filed litigation related to the transaction between us and GM Holdings, the complaint alleges that our individual officers and certain current and former directors breached their fiduciary duties. Among other relief, the complaint sought to enjoin both the transaction from closing as well as a shareholder vote on the transaction and seeks the recovery of damages on behalf of shareholders and the recovery of attorney fees and expenses. The court has not yet determined whether the case may be maintained as a class action.

We believe that the claims alleged in the Hatfield Case, the Labourers’ Pension Fund Case, the Butler Case and the Mogle Case are without merit and we intend to assert vigorous defenses to the litigation. Neither the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome nor the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to this litigation can be determined at this time.

 

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010, should be carefully considered as these risk factors could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On September 25, 2008, we issued a warrant to Wachovia Investment Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Wachovia Bank, National Association, pursuant to which the holder or holder of the warrant could purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, on or prior to September 24, 2015 at an exercise price of $13.55 per share. On August 10, 2010, Wachovia exercised the warrant at a price of $24.12 per share in a cashless exercise and received a net settlement of 438,112 shares of our common stock. No underwriters were involved in the foregoing offers and sales of securities. These offers and sales were made in reliance upon an exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), set forth in Section 4(2) under the Securities Act. The offers and sales were made only to acquirors with whom we had previous relationships and we did not partake in any general solicitation or advertisement. We previously registered the shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of this warrant on a registration statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act to permit the resale of these shares by the selling stockholders from time to time after the date of the prospectus included in the registration statement.

 

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not Applicable

 

Item 4. REMOVED AND RESERVED

 

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable

 

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

 

31.1*   Officers’ Certifications of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*   Officers’ Certifications of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS**   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB**   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE**   XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Filed herewith.
** Furnished with the Company’s Quarterly Report in Form 10-Q for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010.

 

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SIGNATURE

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

 

   

General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

    (Registrant)
Date: November 9, 2010   By:  

/S/    CHRIS A. CHOATE        

    (Signature)
    Chris A. Choate
    Executive Vice President,
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

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