0001193125-13-200258.txt : 20130506 0001193125-13-200258.hdr.sgml : 20130506 20130506071956 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-13-200258 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130506 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130506 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130506 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: General Motors Financial Company, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000804269 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FINANCE SERVICES [6199] IRS NUMBER: 752291093 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10667 FILM NUMBER: 13814441 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 801 CHERRY STREET STREET 2: SUITE 3500 CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76102 BUSINESS PHONE: 8173027000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 801 CHERRY ST STREET 2: SUITE 3500 CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76102 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AMERICREDIT CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930930 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: URCARCO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 d532458d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2013

 

 

General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas   1-10667   75-2291093
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   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)

(Not Applicable)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 6, 2013, General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it intends to offer $2,000,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its senior notes in various tranches to certain institutional investors in an unregistered offering (the “Offering”). In connection with the Offering, the Company disclosed certain information to prospective investors in a preliminary offering memorandum dated May 6, 2013 (the “Preliminary Offering Memorandum”). Pursuant to Regulation FD, the Company is furnishing as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, 99.3, 99.4, 99.5, 99.6, 99.7, 99.8 and 99.9 the following information: (i) certain subsections of the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Offering Memorandum Summary”; (ii) the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information,” which includes the unaudited pro forma financial statements reflecting the Company’s acquisition of the auto finance and financial services operations of Ally Financial Inc. (“Ally”) in Europe and Latin America and its non-controlling 40% equity interest in GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited, which conducts auto finance and financial services business in China (collectively, the “International Operations”); (iii) certain subsections of the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Risk Factors,” including the subsections entitled “—Risks Related to Our Business” and “—Additional Risks Related to the International Operations”; (iv) the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Acquisition of the International Operations”; (v) the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Capitalization”; (vi) the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Selected Consolidated Financial Data for the International Operations,” (vii) certain subsections of the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Business,” including the subsection entitled “—International Operations”; (viii) certain subsections of the section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the International Operations, including the subsections entitled “—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the International Operations” and “—Liquidity and Capital Resources of the International Operations”; and (ix) the audited financial statements of the International Operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, 99.3, 99.4, 99.5, 99.6, 99.7, 99.8 and 99.9, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

As described in Item 7.01, on May 6, 2013, the Company announced the commencement of the Offering. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund a portion of the acquisition of the International Operations, to repay certain indebtedness to General Motors Company (“GM”) pursuant to its inter-company loan from GM and for general working capital purposes. A copy of the press release announcing the Offering is attached as Exhibit 99.10 hereto and is incorporated by reference.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Subsections of the “Offering Memorandum Summary” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.2    “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.3    Subsections of the “Risk Factors” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.4    “Acquisition of the International Operations” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.5    “Capitalization” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.6    “Selected Consolidated Financial Data for the International Operations” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.7    Subsections of the “Business” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.8    Subsections of the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.9    Audited financial statements of the International Operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
99.10    Press Release dated May 6, 2013, announcing the Offering.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this report include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks include – but are not limited to – the Company’s ability to close the acquisition of the remaining portions of Ally’s international operations that the Company has not already acquired and integrate the operations that the Company has acquired and will acquire into its business successfully, changes in general economic and business conditions, GM’s ability to sell new vehicles that the Company finances, the Company’s dependence on the financial condition of GM dealers, interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, the Company’s financial condition and liquidity, as well as future cash flows and earnings, competition, the effect, interpretation or application of new or existing laws, regulations, court decisions and accounting pronouncements, the availability of sources of financing, the level of net credit losses, delinquencies and prepayments on the loans and leases the Company originates, the prices at which used cars are sold in the wholesale auction markets, changes in business strategy, including acquisitions and expansion of product lines and credit risk appetite, the ability to integrate the business and operations of acquisitions, and significant litigation. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s

 

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management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Actual events or results may differ materially. It is advisable not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to, and does 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.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

     

General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

      (Registrant)
Date: May 6, 2013     By:  

/s/ CHRIS A. CHOATE

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

 

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Index to Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Subsections of the “Offering Memorandum Summary” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.2    “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.3    Subsections of the “Risk Factors” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.4    “Acquisition of the International Operations” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.5    “Capitalization” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.6    “Selected Consolidated Financial Data for the International Operations” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.7    Subsections of the “Business” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.8    Subsections of the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of the Preliminary Offering Memorandum.
99.9    Audited financial statements of the International Operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
99.10    Press Release dated May 6, 2013, announcing the Offering.

 

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EX-99.1 2 d532458dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

OFFERING MEMORANDUM SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this Offering Memorandum. Because this is only a summary, it does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. For a more complete understanding of this offering, we encourage you to read this entire Offering Memorandum and the documents incorporated by reference in this Offering Memorandum, including the section entitled “Risk Factors” describing the risks related to our business, to our acquisition of Ally Financial Inc.’s international operations and to investing in the Notes and the consolidated financial statements of GM Financial and of Ally Financial Inc.’s international operations, including the accompanying notes, contained elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this Offering Memorandum, before deciding to invest in the Notes.

In this Offering Memorandum, unless the context indicates otherwise, “Company,” “GM Financial,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to General Motors Financial Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries which, as of the date of this Offering Memorandum, includes those entities that have already been acquired from Ally Financial Inc.; “Ally” refers to Ally Financial Inc.; “international operations” refers to the auto finance and financial services operations of Ally in Europe, Latin America and China and the entities that comprise such operations that we have acquired or will acquire; “North America” refers to the United States and Canada; “Europe” refers to Germany, the U.K., Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Portugal; “Latin America” refers to Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Brazil; and “Transactions” refers to the transactions described under “Acquisition of the International Operations.”

As of the date of this Offering Memorandum, we have acquired Ally’s auto finance and financial services operations in Europe, other than in France and Portugal, and in Latin America, other than in Brazil, and we have not acquired the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited, which conducts auto finance and financial services in China.

General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Overview

GM Financial, the wholly-owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors Company (“GM”), is a global provider of automobile financing solutions. As of March 31, 2013, our portfolio consisted of $14.2 billion of auto loans and leases and commercial dealer loans in North America. We have been operating in the automobile finance business in North America since September 1992. Our strategic relationship with GM began in September 2009 and we were acquired by GM in October 2010 with the mission of providing captive financing capabilities to strategic and underserved segments of GM’s markets. Consistent with this mission, in November 2012, we announced the acquisition of Ally’s international operations which, when fully consummated, will provide us with the ability to serve GM dealers and consumers in Europe, Latin America and China. Following the completion of the acquisition of all of the international operations, we will have acquired a portfolio of auto loans primarily to prime borrowers and commercial dealer loans across these geographies that totaled $15.0 billion as of March 31, 2013. Upon completion of all of the Transactions, GM Financial will have a global footprint that covers approximately 80% of GM’s worldwide vehicle sales and includes both prime and sub-prime capabilities for consumer loans and leases and broad commercial lending capabilities for GM dealers. See “Acquisition of the International Operations.” Additionally, we maintain a significant share of the sub-prime auto finance market for used vehicles in North America, supporting used vehicle sales by both GM and non-GM dealerships.

 

 

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As of April 2013, we operate in North America and internationally in Europe (other than France and Portugal) and Latin America (other than Brazil). Pending certain regulatory and other approvals, we expect to complete the acquisition of the remaining international operations that we have not already acquired later in 2013 or as soon as practicable thereafter. In North America, we offer consumer and commercial financing. In our North American consumer business, we primarily offer auto financing to sub-prime consumers who typically are unable to obtain financing from traditional sources such as banks and credit unions. We also offer a full credit spectrum of lease financing products for GM new vehicles as part of our consumer business in North America. We utilize a proprietary credit scoring system to differentiate credit applications and to statistically rank-order credit risk in terms of expected default rates, which enables us to evaluate credit applications for approval as well as appropriately tailor loan and lease pricing and structure. We source our business primarily through our relationships with automobile dealerships, which we maintain through our regional credit centers, marketing representatives (dealer relationship managers) and alliance relationships. We believe our origination efforts are supported by disciplined credit underwriting standards, risk-based pricing decisions and servicing expertise.

In 2012, we launched a commercial lending program for GM dealers in the U.S. and have now expanded that program to include GM dealers in Canada. Our strategy in offering commercial lending in North America is to build a platform with sufficient scale to support GM-franchised dealerships and provide relevant, competitive alternatives to existing marketplace offerings. This commercial lending program has grown rapidly in its first year, with approximately 150 dealer relationships and approximately $900 million in outstanding commercial loans as of March 31, 2013.

We have helped GM achieve incremental sales through our sub-prime lending and full credit spectrum leasing products in North America. We have a significant share of GM’s sub-prime financings for new vehicle sales in North America and have helped increase GM’s sub-prime sales penetration to industry-leading levels. As of March 31, 2013, GM’s sales penetration in the U.S. sub-prime segment (considered to be borrowers with a credit bureau score of less than or equal to 620) was 7.7% compared to the industry average of 6.3% in the same quarter and 4.8% in the September 2010 quarter, prior to GM’s acquisition of us. With respect to U.S. leasing, GM’s penetration was 20.6% for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to the industry average of 24.4% and GM’s penetration of 8.6% in the September 2010 quarter.

Through our international operations, we currently offer consumer and commercial financing in Europe (other than France and Portugal) and Latin America (other than Brazil), primarily for GM customers and dealers. Following the completion of the remaining Transactions, our geographic coverage will also include France, Portugal, Brazil and China. The management team for the international operations, the members of which have become employees of GM Financial as a result of the Transactions completed thus far (other than for those responsible for Brazil and GMAC-SAIC), will continue to lead our international operations. These individuals have an average tenure of 23 years with Ally or its predecessors in the auto finance industry. In our international operations, we primarily offer retail loans to prime quality borrowers purchasing GM new vehicles. Depending on the country, we also offer financial leasing and balloon-type products to a lesser extent, and complementary financing-related insurance products, such as credit life, gap and extended warranty coverage, which we provide through third-party insurance brokers and insurance companies. Similar to our North American business, we utilize a proprietary scoring system in most markets and have a risk management group dedicated to our international operations that monitors credit policy compliance and

 

 

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overall credit performance. We also offer commercial financing to GM dealers through our international operations. The international operations have strong, multi-decade relationships with GM-franchised dealerships in Europe and Latin America and we provide floorplan and other commercial loans to more than 90% of GM-franchised dealerships in these regions. Our commercial lending strategy in Europe and Latin America focuses on maintaining the high penetration levels we currently have with GM dealers and creating opportunities for increased consumer financing penetration in order to help GM achieve incremental new car sales.

Traditionally the businesses have been funded, both in North America and internationally, primarily through the utilization of bank provided credit facilities and through public and private securitization transactions. As a result of the completion of the Transactions, we expect that our funding platform will include incrementally more unsecured funding in addition to our more traditional secured funding sources.

Acquisition of the International Operations

On November 21, 2012, we announced agreements with Ally to acquire its auto finance and financial services operations in Europe and Latin America and its non-controlling 40% equity interest in GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited (“GMAC-SAIC”), which conducts auto finance and financial services business in China.

As of the date of this Offering Memorandum, we have acquired Ally’s auto finance and financial services operations in Europe, other than in France and Portugal, and in Latin America, other than in Brazil. The closings related to the remaining Transactions will occur when the applicable closing conditions with respect to these Transactions have been satisfied or waived, which we currently expect to occur later in 2013 or as soon as practicable thereafter. The aggregate purchase price for all of the Transactions is approximately $4.2 billion, subject to closing adjustments. The aggregate amount paid with respect to the acquisitions that have occurred thus far is approximately $2.4 billion. In addition to the purchase price that we have paid with respect to the Transactions, we have also funded a $1.5 billion inter-company loan to certain of the entities we acquired in Europe, of which $1.3 billion was used to repay a loan from Ally to such European entities.

The approximately $2.4 billion paid for the acquisitions that have occurred thus far, and the $1.5 billion funded for the extension of the inter-company loan to our recently-acquired European entities, have been funded through a combination of $1.8 billion of our own cash, a $1.3 billion equity contribution from GM and $800 million in borrowings under an inter-company loan agreement with GM. The proceeds of this offering will be used, in part, to repay the borrowings under the inter-company loan agreement with GM. We anticipate that the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations that we have not acquired thus far will be funded through some combination of our own cash, $700 million in additional equity from GM, from borrowings under our inter-company loan agreement with GM and through this note offering.

As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of all of the Transactions, including an equity contribution of $2.0 billion from GM and the incurrence by us of $3.0 billion in unsecured notes and inter-company debt, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $34.3 billion, total liabilities (including consolidated debt) of $27.9 billion, tangible net worth of $5.2 billion and leverage, measured as total assets to tangible net worth, of 6.6x. As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of the Transactions completed thus far and including an equity contribution of $1.3 billion

 

 

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from GM, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $28.1 billion and total liabilities of $22.9 billion. See “Acquisition of the International Operations.”

Strategic Rationale for the Acquisition of the International Operations

The acquisition of the international operations transforms GM Financial into a global captive finance company and provides numerous strategic benefits, including:

 

   

closes the competitive gap with respect to financing penetration, customer retention and financing cost competitiveness for GM;

 

   

enhances our ability to increase incremental sales of GM vehicles globally;

 

   

strengthens our relationship with GM by increasing our global footprint to cover approximately 80% of GM’s worldwide vehicle sales;

 

   

further transitions our business into a full spectrum credit platform as the international operations are predominantly focused on prime credit quality retail and commercial lending borrowers, and diversifies our North American business, with its focus on sub-prime retail borrowers;

 

   

diversifies our customer base geographically;

 

   

strengthens our balance sheet by diversifying our funding mix to include more unsecured indebtedness, resulting in less encumbered assets and more operating flexibility;

 

   

strengthens our management team with the addition of the existing management team of the international operations, which ensures business continuity with in-house knowledge to evaluate and develop financing capabilities in underserved or previously exited international markets; and

 

   

provides us with self-contained operating platforms for the international operations, including people and systems, which allow for a quality transition and provides for operational continuity.

Business Strategies

Expand our business with GM-franchised dealers and drive incremental GM vehicle sales

Our originations strategy is centered on maintaining and expanding our business with GM-franchised dealers and on driving incremental GM vehicle sales. We intend to pursue opportunities to increase and enhance our strategic support of GM vehicle sales by expanding our consumer and commercial business with GM-franchised dealers in North America, maintaining the high penetration levels the international operations currently have with GM dealers in Europe and Latin America and supporting increased consumer sales of GM vehicles in Europe and Latin America through expanded and more attractive product offerings. Upon full completion of the Transactions, we will have a global footprint that covers approximately 80% of GM’s worldwide vehicle sales. We expect that through this global alignment our volume of GM new originations and the percentage of our total originations represented by GM new vehicles will continue to increase.

 

 

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Historically, the international operations had operated in more countries compared with its current footprint. As we evaluate the opportunities and work to ensure the availability of financing in GM’s key international markets, we expect to re-enter certain previously exited countries over time.

Consumer Strategy.    Our consumer business strategy focuses primarily on increasing GM new vehicle sales by offering competitive financing programs to GM-franchised dealers. In North America, we provide financing solutions in specific market segments that are at times underserved or that we believe may benefit from additional competition. Our product offerings in North America include sub-prime loans and full credit spectrum leasing for GM new vehicles. In the future, we may seek to expand our product offerings in North America to include prime, direct-to-consumer and balloon loans, as well as expand our capabilities to support fleet leasing for small businesses. Additionally, we plan to maintain a significant share of the North American sub-prime market for used vehicle financing for both GM and non-GM dealers. In our international operations, we offer a diverse product offering to GM dealers, focusing primarily on retail loans for prime quality borrowers purchasing GM new vehicles. Depending on the country, we also offer financial leasing and balloon-type products to a lesser extent, and complementary financing-related insurance products, such as credit life, gap and extended warranty coverage, which we provide through third-party insurance brokers and insurance companies. Opportunities to expand our product offering in Europe and Latin America may include sub-prime lending, used vehicle financing and operating leasing.

Our support of GM’s competitive positioning in the market is demonstrated by our ability to drive incremental GM vehicles sales and our success in improving GM’s sales penetration of sub-prime loans and leases in the United States. Since our acquisition by GM in October 2010, GM’s U.S. sub-prime loan and lease penetration has increased at a greater rate than industry averages excluding GM. In Europe and Latin America, GM’s sales penetration of prime loans trails other vehicle manufacturers that have a captive finance company. One of our strategies for our international operations is to narrow this penetration gap, which we believe will facilitate incremental GM vehicle sales that are currently being lost due to financing not being available at competitive rates.

Commercial Strategy.    Our commercial lending offerings include wholesale or floorplan loans to GM dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, and loans to finance improvements to dealership facilities, provide working capital and purchase and/or finance dealership real estate. Our commercial lending business in North America is relatively new, having launched in the United States in April 2012 and subsequently expanded into Canada in March 2013. Our strategy for commercial lending in North America is to build a platform with sufficient scale to support GM-franchised dealerships and provide relevant, competitive alternatives to existing marketplace offerings. Our European and Latin American commercial lending operations have had a relationship for decades with most of the GM-franchised dealerships in the countries where they operate, often since the inception of the dealerships, and have penetration rates in excess of 90% of total GM-franchised dealerships. Our strategy with respect to European and Latin American commercial lending is to maintain the high penetration rates we currently have with GM dealers and create opportunities to increase our penetration of consumer financing products and achieve incremental GM sales.

Maintain disciplined underwriting and credit risk management

We are committed to maintaining prudent underwriting standards throughout the business cycle. We view our proprietary scoring models for credit risk assessment of both consumer and commercial borrowers, and risk-based structuring and pricing of

 

 

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consumer loans and leases, as key to properly executing our business strategy. In all of our markets, we employ a disciplined underwriting process that includes both the use of proprietary scoring models and other guidelines and evaluation criteria to structure our loans and leases. Our international operations use regional and in-country underwriting to underwrite both consumer loans and leases and commercial lending accounts. We believe this regional and in-country presence enables us to be more responsive to dealer concerns and local market conditions.

Focus on maintaining strength of balance sheet and liquidity

To support our continued growth, both in North America and across our international operations, and to maintain financial flexibility throughout the business cycle, we are focused on prudent balance sheet management as well as maintaining an adequate level of liquidity. We have significant equity support from our parent, GM; assuming completion of all of the Transactions, GM will have invested an aggregate amount of $5.5 billion in GM Financial since we were acquired in 2010. As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of all of the Transactions, including an equity contribution of $2.0 billion from GM and the incurrence by us of $3.0 billion in unsecured notes and inter-company debt, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $34.3 billion, total liabilities (including consolidated debt) of $27.9 billion, tangible net worth of $5.2 billion and leverage, measured as total assets to tangible net worth, of 6.6x. As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of the Transactions completed thus far and including an equity contribution of $1.3 billion from GM, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $28.1 billion and total liabilities of $22.9 billion. Additionally, our liquidity remains strong. As of December 31, 2012, we had $3.9 billion in credit facilities in North America for the origination of consumer receivables and leases. Also, as of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of all of the Transactions, we had credit facilities of $14.1 billion for the origination of consumer and commercial receivables and leases.

Maintain a diversity of funding sources

We have historically financed our business operations through a variety of sources, including credit facilities, securitization transactions and unsecured debt. We have a long history of successfully securitizing auto loans and anticipate continuing to use the securitization market as our primary funding source in North America. Similarly, the international operations have a long history of successfully financing auto loans and commercial loans through various secured and unsecured funding arrangements, including a history of using securitizations. We intend to continue to pursue a diversified funding strategy to access a variety of markets, channels and investors, including accessing the unsecured debt markets from time to time depending on prevailing conditions in the capital markets. Additionally, we believe that the increased scale and geographic and product diversification provided by the acquisition of the international operations enhances our credit profile and will be accretive to our ability to access a variety of capital sources.

Competitive Strengths

We believe our competitive strengths include the following:

Global captive finance company with full credit and product mix capabilities

Historically, we have focused on indirect sub-prime auto finance. GM acquired us in October 2010 to provide captive financing capabilities to strategic and underserved segments of GM’s markets. To fulfill this objective, in addition to continued

 

 

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support of GM with sub-prime lending, we have added full credit spectrum leasing capability across North America in 2011 and commercial lending capability for GM dealers in the U.S. in 2012 and in Canada in early 2013. We anticipate introducing prime lending products to our North American operations in the future, potentially as early as 2014, thereby further diversifying our product and credit mix to include full-captive capability for GM dealers in the U.S. and Canada.

The international operations are focused primarily on retail loans for prime quality borrowers purchasing GM new vehicles and commercial lending to GM dealers. Consequently, the Transactions will result in further diversification of our credit and product mix towards prime and commercial, respectively, versus our current North American credit and product mix of sub-prime and consumer, respectively. Additionally, upon completion of all of the Transactions, our captive financing capabilities will expand to cover approximately 80% of GM’s worldwide vehicle sales on four continents, resulting in significantly greater geographic diversification than our historical North American concentration.

We believe that this increased geographic, credit and product mix diversification will lower our default rates and make our credit performance results less volatile, due to the increased percentage of prime retail and commercial loans in our portfolio, thereby resulting in more stable and predictable profitability and cash flows from operations. Additionally, we also believe that lower and less volatile credit losses should result in the ability to obtain improved financing terms, more reliable access to funding and lower cost of funds.

Established automobile finance franchise with long-term track record

Our combined businesses have successfully operated in the North American, European and Latin American markets for an extended period of time. We believe we benefit from this tenure in these markets through strong dealer relationships, robust marketing, origination and servicing capabilities as well as established underwriting practices. We believe our market experience positions us well to continue to grow within these markets, further develop existing relationships and continue to broaden our product platform.

In North America, we have been operating in the auto finance industry since 1992, and currently provide loans on new and used vehicles purchased by consumers from both GM and non-GM franchised and select independent dealerships. Since our acquisition by GM, we began providing lease financing for GM new vehicles in the United States and Canada and more recently have launched a commercial lending business for GM-franchised dealers in North America. In addition to our GM new vehicle financing activities, we have historically maintained a significant share of the sub-prime auto finance market, primarily financing used vehicle purchases. We believe we are well positioned to take advantage of the favorable existing trends in the new and used automobile markets in North America at both GM-franchised and non-GM dealerships and, with our expanded product offerings, we are positioned to continue to strengthen and broaden these dealer relationships over time.

In Europe and Latin America, the international operations have been a leading financing provider to the auto industry for decades. The international operations have extensive histories and broad multi-national capabilities, having operated in Europe for over 90 years, Mexico and Brazil for over 70 years, and Chile and Colombia for over 30 years. This long operational history provides insights into the many varied markets in which we have and will operate and has contributed to strong and long-term relationships with multiple constituencies in these markets, including GM dealers, financing sources and regulatory agencies.

 

 

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Within the fast growing Chinese market, GMAC-SAIC was one of the first Chinese foreign auto finance joint-venture companies in China and has operated there for almost a decade. We believe that GMAC-SAIC will be able to continue to build on its existing relationships.

Strong relationship with and significant capital resources from our parent company, GM

As GM’s captive finance subsidiary, we currently benefit from, and will further benefit from upon the completion of the remaining Transactions, our access to GM-franchised dealerships across our North American, European, Latin American and Chinese operations, which we believe will drive increased origination volume from GM-franchised dealerships, both for new GM and used vehicles sold by these dealerships. Within our North American operations, we believe this relationship has contributed to the growth in our GM sub-prime origination volume as a percent of total GM U.S. sub-prime origination volume from 27.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 to 36.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2012. We also believe our relationship with GM will continue to facilitate North American volume growth related to our expanded product offerings, such as our lease and commercial lending programs.

Our international operations have worked with or been a part of GM for over 90 years and have long-standing relationships with GM dealers. This long tenure as a business partner of both GM and GM dealerships in Europe, Latin America and China has resulted in stable, consistent and trusted relationships. These relationships, in turn, afford us unique opportunities to provide market intelligence feedback, develop and coordinate marketing and financing campaigns at the country, regional and vehicle model level, participate in customized training programs for dealer personnel and develop improved consumer finance product offerings, supported or endorsed by GM, that dealers can utilize to achieve incremental vehicle sales.

In addition to facilitating origination volume growth and the expansion of our product offerings across our operations, GM also provides us with significant financial resources through the provision of equity capital and access to liquidity facilities as well as other financial arrangements. As of April 1, 2013, GM had invested $4.8 billion in GM Financial, comprised of GM’s initial investment of $3.5 billion, as part of the October 2010 acquisition, as well as its April 2013 equity contribution of $1.3 billion in connection with the Transactions we have completed thus far. Additionally, we anticipate GM making an additional investment of $700 million in connection with the completion of the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations that we have not acquired thus far, which would result in a total investment of $5.5 billion. These investments reflect the strategic importance to GM of having a global captive auto finance company. GM’s most recent equity contributions also reflect a commitment by GM to ensure that we remain appropriately capitalized while we significantly expand and diversify our business through the consummation of the Transactions.

Financial resources available to us from GM also include a tax sharing agreement, which effectively defers up to $1.0 billion in taxes that we would otherwise be required to pay to GM over time, and a $1.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. This revolving credit facility was used, in part, to fund the Transactions we have completed thus far. The commitment under this facility will be decreased to $600 million in June 2013, with a commitment period running to September 2014. While we have no commitment, we expect that our unsecured revolving credit facility with GM will be extended and increased as necessary to support our liquidity. We believe our unsecured revolving credit facility and our tax sharing agreement increase our overall financial flexibility and capacity for growth.

 

 

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In addition to the unsecured revolving credit facility that GM provides us, we benefit from access to a portion of GM’s three-year $5.5 billion secured revolving credit facility (the “GM Revolving Credit Facility”) which GM entered into in November 2012, as this facility includes a GM Financial borrowing sub-limit of $4.0 billion. Although we have no present intention to do so, we may, subject to and depending on GM’s borrowing availability and activity, borrow against this facility for strategic initiatives. Neither we, nor any of our subsidiaries, guarantee any obligations under this facility and none of our or our subsidiaries’ assets secure this facility.

Opportunity for future growth

We believe that the combined businesses will have numerous opportunities to grow and expand, primarily through our relationship with GM and by leveraging our relationships with GM-franchised dealerships.

We have developed strong origination capabilities in North America across a broad spectrum of the auto finance industry. As of March 31, 2013, we had active dealer agreements with approximately 4,600 GM-franchised dealerships, representing approximately 96% of all GM dealerships in North America, and with approximately 10,100 non-GM dealerships. While we continue to originate loans through non-GM dealers in the U.S., the volume of our GM new vehicle originations, including loans and leases, has increased substantially since we were acquired by GM in October 2010, having gone from $180 million in 2010 to $3.1 billion in 2012. Additionally, since we launched our North American commercial lending business in April 2012, we have added approximately 150 dealers with outstanding receivables of $900 million as of March 31, 2013.

Our growth opportunities in North America include continued growth in our sub-prime lending business and in our leasing and commercial lending businesses, expansion of our consumer product offerings to include prime, direct-to-consumer and balloon loans, as well as expansion of our capabilities to support fleet leasing for small businesses.

We also have strong origination capabilities in Europe and Latin America, based on our high GM dealer penetration rates. As of March 31, 2013, the international operations had commercial lending relationships with approximately 2,800 dealers in Europe and Latin America, representing greater than 90% penetration in these regions. Our strong and long-standing relationships with GM dealers in Europe and Latin America provide us with an opportunity to increase our penetration of consumer lending for GM new vehicle sales by these dealerships. Currently, GM’s sales penetration of prime loans in Europe and Latin America trails other vehicle manufacturers that have a captive finance company. One of our strategies in Europe and Latin America is to narrow this penetration gap while increasing consumer loans in these regions.

Other growth opportunities in Europe and Latin America include re-entering certain countries that the international operations had previously exited, expanding lease product offerings, expanding sub-prime lending, and increasing used vehicle financing through GM dealerships.

We anticipate that the Chinese auto and auto finance market will continue to grow and mature and we expect to benefit from such growth upon the completion of the acquisition of the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC.

 

 

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Disciplined credit underwriting across products, geographies and credit spectrum

We utilize proprietary credit scoring systems in our underwriting process across our North American, European and Latin American operations, for both our consumer and commercial lending activities and for our prime and sub-prime products. In the case of consumer applicants, these systems rank order risk which allows us to effectively structure our product offerings based upon our assessment of the applicant’s risk profile. For commercial lending applications, we assign dealers a risk ranking based on our due diligence and the assessment of various financial ratios. In addition to utilizing our credit scoring systems, we maintain other underwriting guidelines comprised of numerous evaluation criteria. For consumer loans our evaluation criteria include:

 

   

identification and assessment of the applicant’s willingness and ability to repay the loan or lease, including consideration of credit history and performance on past and existing obligations;

 

   

credit bureau and other third-party data as available;

 

   

collateral identification and valuation;

 

   

payment structure and debt ratios;

 

   

insurance information;

 

   

employment, income and residency verifications, as considered appropriate; and

 

   

in certain cases, the creditworthiness of a co-obligor.

Our North American and international operations have separate risk management departments that oversee development of our credit scoring systems, monitor compliance with credit policy and track and evaluate credit performance. For our commercial borrowers, collateral audits are conducted regularly and we monitor dealership financial results and other performance indicators.

Conservative balance sheet and strong liquidity position

The combined businesses will continue to maintain the disciplined approach to capital structure management we have demonstrated historically, with the completion of the Transactions aligning our balance sheet with our long-term objectives.

As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of all of the Transactions, including an equity contribution of $2.0 billion from GM and the incurrence by us of $3.0 billion in unsecured notes and inter-company debt, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $34.3 billion, total liabilities (including consolidated debt) of $27.9 billion, tangible net worth of $5.2 billion and leverage, measured as total assets to tangible net worth, of 6.6x, consistent with our target range of 6-8x. As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of the Transactions completed thus far and including an equity contribution of $1.3 billion from GM, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $28.1 billion and total liabilities of $22.9 billion.

As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of all of the Transactions, including an equity contribution of $2.0 billion from GM and the incurrence by us of $3.0 billion in unsecured notes and inter-company debt, our liquidity would be $3.8 billion, consisting of cash-on-hand, available borrowing capacity on our credit facilities for the origination of consumer and commercial receivables and available borrowing capacity on our unsecured revolving credit facility

 

 

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from GM. As of December 31, 2012, we had $3.9 billion in credit facilities in North America for the origination of consumer receivables. Also, as of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of all of the Transactions, we had credit facilities totaling $14.1 billion for the origination of consumer and commercial receivables.

In North America, we have used securitizations as our primary source of permanently financing our originations, having raised more than $71 billion since 1994. The international operations utilize a diverse funding platform that incorporates both secured and unsecured sources, including the use of securitizations, commercial paper programs and deposit type programs depending on market conditions. Like in the U.S. and Canada, the international operations fund in local currency to reduce currency and country risk. We expect to continue to fund in local currency when possible, to maintain liquidity levels appropriate to our scale of operations and leverage, as defined above, in the 6-8x range.

Experienced management team

Our executive management team in North America has an average tenure at GM Financial of approximately 15 years. Almost all of the executive management team has remained in place subsequent to our being acquired by GM. In addition, we have had strong stability among the senior leaders in our origination, servicing and credit risk management groups. The management team for the international operations, the members of which have become employees of GM Financial as a result of the closing of the Transactions completed thus far (other than for those responsible for Brazil and GMAC-SAIC) and will continue to lead our international operations, had an average tenure of 23 years with Ally or its predecessors in the auto finance industry. This stability has enabled our management team to gain experience operating our business across several economic cycles.

Business

We are a global provider of automobile finance solutions and operate in the market as the wholly-owned captive finance subsidiary of our parent, GM. As a result of the Transactions, we intend to conduct our business generally in two segments, in North America and internationally in Europe, Latin America and China. Upon the closing of the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations we will conduct business in France, Portugal, Brazil and in China (through an equity interest in GMAC-SAIC), and these will be included in our international segment.

North America

Consumer

Our automobile finance programs in North America include sub-prime lending and full spectrum leasing. Our sub-prime lending program is designed to serve customers who have limited access to automobile financing through banks and credit unions. Our typical borrowers have experienced prior credit difficulties or have limited credit histories and generally have credit bureau scores ranging from 500 to 700. We generally charge higher rates than those charged by banks and credit unions and we also expect to sustain a higher level of defaults than these other automobile financing sources.

 

 

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Our full spectrum leasing product is offered through GM dealers and targets prime and sub-prime consumers leasing GM new vehicles. We are generally looking to be a competitive and relevant lease provider for GM and to provide competitive alternatives to existing marketplace offerings.

As a primarily indirect auto finance provider, we focus our marketing activities on automobile dealerships. We are selective in choosing the dealers with whom we conduct business and primarily pursue GM and non-GM manufacturer franchised dealerships with new and used car operations and a limited number of independent dealerships. We generally finance GM new vehicles, moderately-priced new vehicles from other manufacturers, and later-model, low-mileage used vehicles. Of the contracts purchased by us during fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of 2013, 94% were originated by manufacturer franchised dealers, and 6%, by select independent dealers; further, 48% and 50%, respectively, were used vehicles, 31% and 29%, respectively, were GM new vehicles (not including GM new vehicles that we leased during the year) and 21% were new non-GM vehicles.

Our origination platform provides specialized focus on marketing our financing programs and underwriting loans and leases. Responsibilities are segregated so that the sales group markets our programs and products to our dealer customers, while the underwriting group focuses on underwriting, negotiating and closing loans and leases. Our sales and underwriting groups are further segregated with separate teams servicing GM dealers and non-GM dealers, allowing us to continue efficient service for our non-GM dealers under the “AmeriCredit” brand while providing GM-franchised dealers the broader loan, lease and commercial lending products we offer under the “GM Financial” brand.

We utilize a proprietary credit scoring system to support the credit approval process. The credit scoring system was developed through statistical analysis of our consumer demographic and portfolio databases consisting of data which we have collected over 20 years of operating history. Credit scoring is used to differentiate credit applications and to statistically rank-order credit risk in terms of expected default rates, which enables us to evaluate credit applications for approval and tailor contract pricing and structure. In addition to our proprietary credit scoring system, we utilize other underwriting guidelines in our underwriting process to help us further evaluate the credit risk of our consumer financing activities.

Our servicing activities include collecting and processing customer payments, responding to customer inquiries, initiating contact with customers who are delinquent, maintaining the security interest in the financed vehicle, monitoring physical damage insurance coverage of the financed vehicle, and arranging for the repossession of financed vehicles, liquidation of collateral and pursuit of deficiencies when appropriate. Our activities also include managing an end-of-term process for consumers purchasing or returning leased vehicles.

Commercial

In April 2012, we launched our commercial lending platform to further support our GM-franchised dealerships and their affiliates. Our commercial lending offerings consist of loans to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, also known as wholesale or floorplan financing, as well as dealer loans, which are loans to finance improvements to dealership facilities, to provide working capital, and to purchase and/or finance dealership real estate.

 

 

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Each dealer is assigned a risk rating based on various factors, including, but not limited to, collateral analysis, capital sufficiency, operating performance, financial outlook and credit and payment history, if available. The risk rating indicates the pricing for and guides the management of the account. We monitor the level of borrowing under each dealer’s account daily. Our commercial loan servicing activities include dealership customer service, account maintenance, exception processing, credit line monitoring and adjustment and insurance monitoring.

International

Consumer

We primarily employ an indirect-to-consumer model similar to the one we use in North America. Our consumer lending programs focus on financing prime quality consumers purchasing GM new vehicles. In many of the countries in which we operate, we also offer financial leases and a lease/retail hybrid product that includes a balloon payment at expiration where the consumer may elect to pay, refinance or return the vehicle. We also offer finance-related insurance products through third parties, such as credit life, gap and extended warranty coverage. We finance primarily new automobiles, although we also finance used automobiles and expect to increase that business in the future.

Commercial

We utilize a “dealer-centric” approach offering a broad portfolio of products and services to promote one-stop shopping and help dealers more easily grow their business. Commercial products offered to dealer customers include new and used vehicle inventory financing, inventory insurance, working capital and capital improvement loans. Other commercial products include fleet financing and storage center financing. In addition, we provide training to dealer employees to help them maximize the value of these finance and insurance products.

Underwriting

In most of the countries in which we operate, similar to our underwriting process in North America, we utilize a proprietary credit scoring system to differentiate consumer credit applications and to statistically rank-order credit risk in terms of expected default rates, which enables us to evaluate credit applications for approval and tailor loan and lease pricing and structure.

We also utilize a proprietary underwriting system for commercial lending that has been refined through decades of experience in managing economic cycles. This process involves assigning a risk rating to each dealer based on our due diligence of various factors, including, but not limited to, collateral analysis, capital sufficiency, operating performance, financial outlook and credit and payment history, if available. The underwriting processes are performed in commercial lending centers located in China, Mexico, Brazil and Germany, the management of which operates independently of in-country sales and servicing operations.

Financing

In both our North American and international operations, we primarily finance our loan, lease and commercial origination volume through the use of our secured and unsecured bank lines, through public and private securitization transactions where such markets are developed and, to a lesser extent in Latin America, through public financing programs like the issuance of

 

 

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commercial paper and other financing programs. Additionally, in Europe, a portion of our operations are funded through an inter-company loan from GM Financial to our European entities.

Consumer loans and leases, as well as receivables originated in our commercial lending business, are typically funded initially using bank lines, which may be secured or unsecured and which may also be committed or uncommitted, with participating banks providing financing either directly or through institutionally managed commercial paper conduits. Under these facilities, we may utilize special purpose finance subsidiaries to issue notes to the bank participants or agents, collateralized by finance contracts and cash that we have transferred to such subsidiaries.

We also pursue a financing strategy of securitizing our consumer loan and lease originations, as well as our commercial receivables, to diversify our funding sources and free up capacity on our bank lines for the origination of additional finance receivables. This has traditionally allowed us to finance our finance receivables portfolio over the life of a securitization transaction and lock in the excess spread on the receivables financed.

We seek to fund our international operations through local sources of funding to minimize currency and country risk. As such, the mix of funding sources varies from country to country, based on the characteristics of our receivables and the relative development of debt capital and securitization markets in each country. Our Latin American operations are entirely funded locally. Our European operations obtain most of their funding from local sources, but also borrow funds from affiliated companies, including GM Financial.

In addition to our bank lines and securitization programs, GM provides us with financial resources through a tax sharing agreement, which effectively defers up to $1.0 billion in taxes that we would otherwise be required to pay to GM over time, and through a $1.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. This revolving credit facility was used, in part, to fund the Transactions we have completed thus far. The commitment under this facility will be decreased to $600 million in June 2013, with a commitment period running to September 2014. While we have no commitment, we expect that our revolving credit facility with GM will be extended and increased as necessary to support our liquidity.

Corporate Information

We were incorporated in Texas on May 18, 1988, and succeeded to the business, assets and liabilities of a predecessor corporation formed under the laws of Texas on August 1, 1986. Our predecessor began operations in March 1987, and the business has been operated continuously since that time. Our principal executive offices are located at 801 Cherry Street, Suite 3500, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 and our telephone number is (817) 302-7000.

Recent Developments

On April 1, 2013, we acquired Ally’s auto finance and financial services operations in Europe, other than France and Portugal, and in Latin America, other than Brazil. The aggregate amount paid with respect to these acquisitions was approximately $2.4 billion. In addition to the purchase price, we also funded a $1.5 billion inter-company loan to certain of the entities we acquired in Europe, of which $1.3 billion was used to repay a loan from Ally to such European entities.

 

 

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On May 2, 2013, we announced our March 31, 2013 quarterly operating results. We reported net income of $106 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $91 million for the December 2012 quarter and $112 million for the March 2012 quarter. Total loan and lease originations were $2.0 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $1.5 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 and $1.8 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Loan and lease financing for GM new vehicles accounted for 51% of total loan and lease originations for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to 43% for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 and 45% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Commercial lending receivables increased to $872 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $554 million at December 31, 2012. Finance receivables totaled $11.5 billion at March 31, 2013.

Consumer finance receivables 31-to-60 days delinquent were 4.3% of the portfolio at March 31, 2013, compared to 3.2% at March 31, 2012. Accounts more than 60 days delinquent were 1.5% of the portfolio at March 31, 2013, compared to 1.2% at March 31, 2012. Annualized net charge-offs were 2.6% of average finance receivables for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to 2.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Please see our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

We did not acquire any of Ally’s auto finance and financial services operations until April 1, 2013. Accordingly, the financial and operating results for the operations that we did acquire are not included in our quarterly operating results as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The following table summarizes certain pro forma financial information for us, including the operations we acquired on April 1, 2013 had the acquisition occurred as of the first day in the periods presented (in millions):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2013
 

Total revenue

   $ 765   

Net income

     143   

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the international operations in total, including the operations we acquired in Europe and Latin America and those we have yet to acquire (including the operations in France, Portugal, Brazil and the equity interest of GMAC-SAIC), generated total revenue of approximately $400-450 million and, excluding certain non-recurring items, generated pretax income of approximately $100-120 million. Total consumer originations for the international operations were approximately $2.3 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 (including originations in China), and average commercial lending receivables were approximately $4.5 billion for the quarter, up slightly from average commercial lending receivables for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. Consumer finance receivables 31-plus days delinquent were approximately 2.2% at March 31, 2013, compared to 2.1% at December 31, 2012.

The estimates and statements above are unaudited and represent the most current information available to management. These estimates and statements are preliminary. There can be no assurance that final first quarter results of the international operations will not differ materially from these estimated results. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on these estimates and statements. In addition, during the course of closing the internal operations financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2013, there may be items that would require adjustments that may be material to the results described above. As a result, this discussion is subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements.

 

 

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EX-99.2 3 d532458dex992.htm EX-99.2 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The pro forma financial information set forth herein gives effect to the following events:

 

  1) The consummation of all of the Transactions;

 

  2) The repayment of certain assumed debt obligations in the amount of $1.3 billion, which occurred in April 2013 subsequent to the closing of the portions of the Transactions that occurred on April 1, 2013; and

 

  3) The issuance of the Notes.

The condensed combined income statement gives effect to these events as if they had occurred on January 1, 2012. The condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to these events as if they had occurred on December 31, 2012.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included herein is derived from the historical financial statements of GM Financial and the international operations and include adjustments which give effect to events that are (i) directly attributable to the transaction, (ii) expected to have continued impact on GM Financial and (iii) factually supportable, which are described in the section entitled “Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.” GM Financial has not performed a complete and thorough valuation analysis necessary to determine the fair market values of all of the international operations’ assets to be acquired and liabilities to be assumed, and accordingly, as described in Note 5 below, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements include certain preliminary allocations of the purchase price to reflect the fair value of those assets and liabilities. A final determination of the fair values of the international operations’ assets and liabilities will be based on the actual net assets that exist as of the dates of completion of the respective Transactions. Pending certain regulatory and other approvals, we expect to complete the acquisition of the remaining international operations that we have not already acquired later in 2013 or as soon as practicable thereafter. Consequently, amounts preliminarily assumed and allocated to acquired assets and assumed liabilities could change significantly from those amounts used in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information presented below.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements:

 

   

do not purport to represent what the consolidated results of operations actually would have been if the Transactions had occurred on January 1, 2012 or what those results will be for any future periods or what the consolidated balance sheet would have been if the Transactions had occurred on December 31, 2012 or what the consolidated balance sheet will be on any future date; and

 

   

have not been adjusted to reflect any matters not directly attributable to implementing the acquisition of the international operations. No adjustments, therefore, have been made for actions which may be taken once the acquisition of the international operations is complete, such as any of GM Financial’s integration plans related to the international operations. In connection with the plan to integrate the international operations, GM Financial anticipates that non-recurring charges, such as costs associated with systems implementation and other costs related to exit or disposal activities, could be incurred. These charges could affect the results of operations of GM Financial in the period in which they are recorded. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include the effects of the costs associated with any restructuring or integration activities resulting from the acquisition of the international operations, as they are non-recurring in nature and were not determinable at the time that the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements were prepared.

 

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As a result, the actual amounts recorded in the future consolidated financial statements of GM Financial will differ from the amounts reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, and the differences may be material.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been derived from the following sources:

 

   

financial information of GM Financial, as prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, has been extracted without adjustment from GM Financial’s audited consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income and consolidated balance sheet as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

   

financial information of the international operations, as prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, has been extracted from the international operations’ audited combined statement of comprehensive income and combined balance sheet as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012. Certain reclassifications have been made to the historical financial statements of the international operations to conform with GM Financial’s presentation in its Form 10-K filed February 15, 2013.

The actual amounts recorded as of the completion of the Transactions may differ materially from the information presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements as a result of:

 

   

net cash used or generated in the international operations between the signing of the acquisition agreements and completion of the Transactions;

 

   

other changes in the international operations’ net assets that occur prior to the completion of the Transactions, which could cause material changes in the information presented below; and

 

   

changes in the fair market values of the international operations’ assets to be acquired and liabilities to be assumed.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are provided for informational purposes only. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are not necessarily, and should not be assumed to be, an indication of the results that would have been achieved had the Transactions been completed as of the dates indicated or that may be achieved in the future. The preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and related adjustments required management to make certain assumptions and estimates. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read together with:

 

   

the accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements;

 

   

the audited consolidated financial statements of GM Financial for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the notes relating thereto, which are included in this Offering Memorandum;

 

   

the audited combined financial statements of the international operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the notes relating thereto, which are included in this Offering Memorandum; and

 

   

other information pertaining to GM Financial and the international operations contained in or incorporated by reference into this Offering Memorandum.

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2012

The following preliminary unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the historical balance sheets of the international operations reclassified and GM Financial assuming that the businesses were combined in their entirety and the offering occurred on December 31, 2012 on an acquisition accounting basis.

 

(In thousands)    GMF     International
Operations
Reclassified
(See Note 4)
     Purchase
Accounting
and Other
Adjustments
        Pro Forma  

Assets

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,289,494      $ 888,306       $ (1,347,000   (A)   $ 1,696,800   
          866,000      (F)  

Finance receivables, net

     10,998,274        15,028,935         (149,000   (B)     25,878,209   

Restricted cash—securitization notes payable

     728,908        514,225             1,243,133   

Restricted cash—credit facilities

     14,808               14,808   

Property and equipment, net

     52,076        87,518             139,594   

Investment in equity method investee

       385,991         510,000      (C)     895,991   

Leased vehicles, net

     1,702,867        12,980             1,715,847   

Deferred income taxes

     107,075        421,129         6,650      (D)     534,854   

Goodwill

     1,108,278           50,350      (E)     1,158,628   

Related party receivables

     66,360        118,736             185,096   

Other assets

     128,931        668,361         30,000      (F)     827,292   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 16,197,071      $ 18,126,181       $ (33,000     $ 34,290,252   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

           

Liabilities:

           

Credit facilities

   $ 354,203      $ 7,018,710       $ (1,347,000   (A)   $ 6,025,913   

Securitization notes payable

     9,023,308        5,783,000         (130,000   (G)     14,676,308   

Senior notes/inter-company borrowings

     1,500,000           3,000,000      (F)     4,500,000   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     217,938        986,937             1,204,875   

Deferred income

     69,784        6,340             76,124   

Taxes payable

     93,462        266,964             360,426   

Related party payable

       478,159             478,159   

Related party taxes payable

     558,622               558,622   

Interest rate swap and cap agreements

     527        30,071             30,598   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     11,817,844        14,570,181         1,523,000          27,911,025   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shareholder’s Equity

           

Additional paid-in capital

     3,459,195        3,550,000         (3,550,000   (H)     5,459,195   
          2,000,000      (I)  

Accumulated other comprehensive income/loss

     (3,254     6,000         (6,000   (J)     (3,254

Retained earnings

     923,286               923,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     4,379,227        3,556,000         (1,556,000       6,379,227   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

   $ 16,197,071      $ 18,126,181       $ (33,000     $ 34,290,252   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

The following preliminary unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income combines the historical statements of income of the international operations reclassified and GM Financial assuming that the businesses were combined in their entirety and the offering occurred on January 1, 2012 on an acquisition accounting basis.

 

(In thousands)    GMF      International
Operations
Reclassified
(See Note 4)
     Purchase
Accounting
and Other
Adjustments
         Pro Forma  

Revenue

             

Finance charge income

   $ 1,594,174       $ 1,515,516       $ 52,066      (B)    $ 3,161,756   

Leased vehicle income

     289,256         23,652              312,908   

Other income

     77,105         200,885              277,990   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 
     1,960,535         1,740,053         52,066           3,752,654   

Costs and expenses

             

Operating expenses

     397,582         557,709              955,291   

Leased vehicle expenses

     211,407         22,670              234,077   

Provision for loan losses

     303,692         86,244              389,936   

Interest expense

     283,250         757,560         55,650      (K)      1,135,460   
           39,000      (G)   

Acquisition expenses

     20,388            (20,388   (L)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 
     1,216,319         1,424,183         74,262           2,714,764   

Income before income taxes

     744,216         315,870         (22,196        1,037,890   

Income tax provision

     281,090         44,740         (7,769   (M)      318,061   

Equity method investee income, net of taxes

        95,695              95,695   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 463,126       $ 366,825       $ (14,427      $ 815,524   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Note 1—Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information related to the Transactions is included as of and for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2012. The Transactions are being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”).

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information includes preliminary estimated adjustments to record the assets and liabilities of the international operations at their respective estimated fair values and represents management’s estimates based on available information. Management utilized various valuation methodologies and models which it believes are reasonable. However other market participants could utilize different methodologies and models to arrive at different valuations. The pro forma adjustments included herein may be revised as additional information becomes available and additional analyses are performed. The final allocation of the purchase price will be determined after completion and settlement of the Transactions and final analysis to determine the fair values of the international operations’ tangible and intangible assets and liabilities.

Certain amounts in the historical consolidated financial statements of the international operations have been reclassified to conform to GM Financial’s classification; refer to Note 4– Reclassification Adjustments for further information.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented in this document for illustrative purposes only and does not indicate the results of operations or the combined financial position that would have resulted had the Transactions and the offering been completed at the beginning for the applicable period presented, nor the impact of possible business model changes as a result of current market conditions which would impact revenues, performance of finance receivables, expense efficiencies, asset dispositions, and other factors. Additionally, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is not indicative of the results of operations in future periods or the future financial position of the combined businesses.

Note 2—Transactions not Completed as of the Date of this Offering Memorandum

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information related to the Transactions assumes, with respect to the condensed combined income statement, that all of the Transactions occurred as of January 1, 2012 and, with respect to the condensed combined balance sheet, that all of the Transactions occurred as of December 31, 2012. As of the date of this Offering Memorandum, we have completed the acquisition of the international operations in Europe (excluding France and Portugal) and in Latin America (excluding Brazil). The remaining Transactions, including our acquisition of the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC, are considered probable and, as such, the results of their operations and their assets and liabilities are included in the pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The two most material of the remaining Transactions to be completed relate to the acquisition of the operations in Brazil and to the equity interest of GMAC-SAIC. The international operations that we have not acquired as of the date of this Offering Memorandum had total assets of approximately $6 billion at December 31, 2012 and had pre-tax net income of approximately $100 million to $150 million in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements—(Continued)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

Note 3—Purchase Accounting and Acquisition Adjustment Descriptions

 

(A) Adjustments to reduce the carrying value of the international operations debt by $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2012. These adjustments reflect repayment of international operations indebtedness assumed by GM Financial in connection with the Transactions. Subsequent to April 1, 2013, approximately $1.3 billion of the international operations’ debt outstanding on credit facilities was repaid by GM Financial. Refer to note (K) for further discussion regarding the impact of the adjustment on interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

(B) Adjustments totaling $149 million to record consumer finance receivables at their estimated fair value under ASC 805. The effect of these adjustments is to increase finance charge income by $52 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 based on an effective interest rate amortization. The Company has made estimates of the fair value of the acquired finance receivables by estimating the expected remaining contractual cash flows of the receivables portfolio discounted at rates which management based on estimated market rates for similar loans across the various jurisdictions.

 

(C) Adjustment totaling $510 million to record the acquired equity investment in GMAC-SAIC at fair value as of December 31, 2012. This adjustment reflects the estimated fair value of the acquired equity interest in GMAC-SAIC as of December 31, 2012. The estimated fair value was determined based on management assumptions and a combination of a market multiple approach and a discounted cash flow approach. This adjustment does not affect the income or loss earned in connection with the equity interest for the year ended December 31, 2012, as the basis difference between fair value and underlying net assets has been attributed to goodwill.

 

(D) Adjustment to reflect the preliminary estimate of the deferred tax effect of the purchase accounting adjustments relating to finance receivables and debt utilizing GM Financial’s statutory tax rate of 35%. Upon final valuation of finance receivables acquired and debt assumed, deferred taxes will be assessed at a tax jurisdiction level.

 

(E) Adjustments to record a preliminary estimate of goodwill of approximately $50 million recognized in the Transactions under ASC 805 based on valuations and assumptions as of December 31, 2012. Goodwill represents the excess of total consideration paid for the international operations above the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities.

Fair value adjustments to acquired property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets, other assets, pension benefit obligations, deferred income and accrued expenses have been estimated to be zero for these pro forma financial statements.

 

(F) Adjustments to record the issuance of the Notes contemplated within this Offering Memorandum and the incurrence of inter-company debt of $3.0 billion as though the issuance or incurrence occurred on December 31, 2012. Proceeds of $2.1 billion were used to fund the Transactions. The excess of the net proceeds used to fund the Transactions are reflected as an increase to cash and cash equivalents of approximately $866 million.

In addition, this adjustment reflects capitalization of debt issuance costs estimated to be incurred in connection with the issuance of the Notes of approximately $30 million. Refer to note (K) for further information regarding the impact of these adjustments on interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements—(Continued)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

(G) Adjustments totaling $130 million to record total international operations debt at its estimated fair value based on current credit and market interest rates. The impact of this adjustment is to increase interest expense by approximately $39 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

(H) Adjustments to eliminate Ally’s investment in the international operations under ASC 805. This adjustment does not affect the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

(I) Adjustment to record a $2.0 billion capital contribution from GM Financials’ parent, GM. The adjustment does not affect the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

(J) Adjustments to eliminate the carrying value of accumulated other comprehensive income recorded in international operations financial statements under ASC 805. This adjustment does not affect the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

(K) Adjustments totaling $56 million to reflect the impact of adjustments to debt instruments described in notes (A) and (G), above. Refer to summary below:

 

(Dollars in thousands)    Balance     Interest Rate     Interest
Expense
Adjustment
 

Instrument

      

Assumed Indebtedness—Credit Facilities

   $ (1,347,000     5.00   $ (67,350

Senior Notes/inter-company borrowings

     3,000,000        4.00     120,000   

Amortization of issuance costs—Senior Notes

     30,000        n/a        3,000   
      

 

 

 

Interest Expense Adjustment

       $ 55,650   
      

 

 

 

For every 0.125% change in the interest rates associated with the Notes, the corresponding interest expense adjustment related to the Notes would change by approximately $4 million.

 

(L) Adjustment to eliminate nonrecurring costs included in the historical income statement of GM Financial incurred for the Transactions.

 

(M) Adjustments to record estimated incremental income tax provision utilizing GM Financial’s statutory rate of 35%, recognized as a result of acquisition accounting adjustments.

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements—(Continued)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

Note 4—Reclassification Adjustments

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Balance Sheet: International Operations Reporting Reclassification Adjustments

 

(In thousands)    GM
Financial
    International
Operations
     Reporting
Reclassification
Adjustments
         International
Operations
Reclassified
 

Assets

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,289,494      $ 888,306            $ 888,306   

Finance receivables, net

     10,998,274        15,049,389       $ 62,393      (3)      15,028,935   
          (82,847   (4)   

Restricted cash—securitization notes payable

     728,908           514,225      (1)      514,225   

Restricted cash—credit facilities

     14,808             

Property and equipment, net

     52,076           26,647      (2)      87,518   
          60,871      (3)   

Investment in operating leases, net

       136,244         (136,244   (3)   

Investment in equity method investee

       385,991              385,991   

Leased vehicles, net

     1,702,867           12,980      (3)      12,980   

Deferred income taxes

     107,075        421,129              421,129   

Goodwill

     1,108,278             

Related party receivables

     66,360           118,736      (4)      118,736   

Other assets

     128,931        1,209,233         (514,225   (1)      668,361   
          (26,647   (2)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 16,197,071      $ 18,090,292       $ 35,889         $ 18,126,181   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

            

Liabilities:

            

Credit facilities

   $ 354,203         $ 7,018,710      (6)    $ 7,018,710   

Securitization notes payable

     9,023,308           5,783,000      (6)      5,783,000   

Senior notes

     1,500,000             

Short-term borrowings—Third party

     $ 2,800,357         (2,800,357   (6)   

Short-term borrowings—AFI

       1,351,000         (1,351,000   (6)   

Long-term debt—Third party

       8,153,354         (8,153,354   (6)   

Long-term debt—AFI

       497,000         (497,000   (6)   

Interest payable

       148,972         (148,972   (7)   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     217,938        1,583,609         (442,269   (5)      986,937   
          148,972      (7)   
          (6,340   (8)   
          (266,964   (9)   
          (30,071   (10)   

Deferred income

     69,784           6,340      (8)      6,340   

Taxes payable

     93,462           266,964      (9)      266,964   

Related party payable

          478,159      (5)      478,159   

Related party taxes payable

     558,622             

Interest rate swap and cap agreements

     527           30,071      (10)      30,071   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     11,817,844        14,534,292         35,889           14,570,181   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shareholder’s equity

            

Parent’s net investment

       3,550,000         (3,550,000   (11)   

Additional paid-in capital

     3,459,195           3,550,000      (11)      3,550,000   

Accumulated other comprehensive income/loss

     (3,254     6,000              6,000   

Retained earnings

     923,286             
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     4,379,227        3,556,000              3,556,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

   $ 16,197,071      $ 18,090,292       $ 35,889         $ 18,126,181   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements—(Continued)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

Balance Sheet—International Operations Reclassification Adjustment Descriptions:

The following reclassifications (based on a review of the underlying detail of various balance sheet items) have been made to the international operations financial statements in order to conform to the GM Financial presentation:

 

(1) Adjustments to reclassify international operations restricted cash collections for securitization trusts and cash reserve deposits held-for-securitization trusts to restricted cash—credit facilities.

 

(2) Adjustments to reclassify international operations property and equipment, net balances included in other assets to property and equipment, net.

 

(3) Adjustments to reclassify international operations investment in operating leases balance to finance receivables, leased vehicles, and property and equipment, net.

 

(4) Adjustments to reclassify international operations notes receivable from GM included in finance receivables to related party receivables. Refer to footnote (5) for related party payable adjustment.

 

(5) Adjustments to reclassify international operations payables to GM included in accounts payable and other accrued expenses to related party payable. Refer to footnote (4) for related party receivable adjustment.

 

(6) Adjustments to reclassify international operations debt instruments to credit facilities and securitization notes payable.

 

(7) Adjustments to reclassify international operations interest payable balance to accounts payable and accrued expenses.

 

(8) Adjustments to reclassify international operations deferred income included in accrued expenses and other liabilities to deferred income.

 

(9) Adjustments to reclassify international operations taxes payable included in accrued expenses and other liabilities to taxes payable.

 

(10) Adjustments to reclassify international operations derivative asset and liability balances included in other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities to interest rate swap and cap agreements.

 

(11) Addition of international operations parent’s net investment category to additional paid-in capital.

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements—(Continued)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Income Statement: International Operations Reporting Reclassification Adjustments:

 

(In thousands)    GM
Financial
     International
Operations
    Reporting
Reclassification
Adjustments
         International
Operations
Reclassified
 

Revenue

            

Finance charge income

   $ 1,594,174       $ 1,514,300      $ 14,338      (1)    $ 1,515,516   
          (13,122   (4)   

Leased vehicle income

     289,256           23,652      (1)      23,652   

Other income

     77,105         162,505        30,580      (2)      200,885   
          7,800      (1)   

Interest-bearing cash

        30,580        (30,580   (2)   

Operating leases

        45,790        (45,790   (1)   

Interest expense on short-term borrowings

        (130,186     130,186      (3)   

Interest expense on long-term borrowings

        (627,374     627,374      (3)   

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets

        (37,825     37,825      (4)   

Income in equity method investee

        95,695        (95,695   (5)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
     1,960,535         1,053,485        686,568           1,740,053   

Costs and expenses

            

Operating expenses

     397,582         402,683        2,033      (4)      557,709   
          152,993      (6)   

Leased vehicle expenses

     211,407           22,670      (4)      22,670   

Provision for loan losses

     303,692         86,244             86,244   

Interest expense

     283,250           757,560      (3)      757,560   

Acquisition and integration expenses

     20,388             

Compensation and benefits expense

        152,993        (152,993   (6)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
     1,216,319         641,920        782,263           1,424,183   

Income before income taxes

     744,216         411,565        (95,695        315,870   

Income tax provision

     281,090         44,740             44,740   

Equity method investee income

          95,695      (5)      95,695   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 463,126       $ 366,825      $           $ 366,825   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Income Statement—International Operations Reclassification Adjustment Descriptions:

The following reclassifications (based on a review of various income statement items) have been made to the international operations financial statements in order to conform to the GM Financial presentation:

 

(1) Adjustments to reclassify international operations operating lease revenue to finance charge income, leased vehicle income, and other income.

 

(2) Adjustments to reclassify international operations interest-bearing cash to other income.

 

(3) Adjustments to reclassify international operations interest expense on short-term and long-term borrowings to interest expense.

 

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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements—(Continued)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

(4) Adjustments to reclassify international operations depreciation expense on operating lease assets to leased vehicle expense and operating expense.

 

(5) Adjustments to reclassify international operations equity method investee income, net of tax.

 

(6) Adjustments to reclassify international operations compensation and benefits expense to operating expenses.

Note 5—Preliminary Purchase Accounting Allocation for the Transactions

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for the Transactions includes the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, assuming the businesses were combined in their entirety on December 31, 2012 on an acquisition accounting basis. The unaudited condensed combined income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012 assumes that the companies were combined in their entirety on January 1, 2012 on an acquisition accounting basis.

The Transactions are being accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting; accordingly, GM Financial’s cost to acquire the international operations will be allocated to the assets, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities of the international operations at their respective estimated fair values as of acquisition date. The table below reflects the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities based on preliminary estimates of fair value.

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

Unaudited Condensed Combined Pro Forma Financial Information—as of December 31, 2012

 

(In thousands)    Total
International

Operations
(Estimated)
 

Total Purchase Price

   $ 4,104,000   

Net Book Value of Ally International Operations

     3,556,000   

Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price

  

Pre-tax adjustments to reflect acquired assets and liabilities at fair value

  

Finance receivables, net

     (149,000

Investment in equity method investee

     510,000   

Securitization notes payable

     130,000   
  

 

 

 

Pre-tax total adjustments

     491,000   

Deferred income taxes

     6,650   
  

 

 

 

After-tax total adjustment

     497,650   

Fair value of net assets acquired

     4,053,650   
  

 

 

 

Preliminary goodwill resulting from the Transactions

   $ 50,350   
  

 

 

 

 

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EX-99.3 4 d532458dex993.htm EX-99.3 EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

RISK FACTORS

Investing in the Notes involves a high degree of risk. In addition, our business, operations and financial condition are subject to various risks. You should carefully consider the risks described below with all of the other information included in this Offering Memorandum, including the information incorporated by reference herein, before making an investment decision. If any of the adverse events described below were to actually occur, our business, results of operations, or financial condition would likely suffer. In such an event, the trading price of the Notes could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment. Additionally, this section does not attempt to describe all risks applicable to our industry, our business, including the international operations we have acquired and will acquire, or an investment in the Notes. Risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our operations.

Risks Related to Our Business

The profitability and financial condition of our operations are dependent upon the operations of our parent, General Motors, and will become more so as a result of our acquisition of the international operations.

A material portion of our North American business, approximately 44% of our total consumer originations and substantially all our commercial lending activities for fiscal 2012 and 51% of our total consumer originations and substantially all our commercial lending activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, consists of financing or leasing associated with the sale of GM new vehicles and our relationship with GM-franchised dealerships. The international operations are similarly highly dependent on GM production and sales volume. In 2012, excluding China, 95% of the new vehicle dealer inventory financing and 89% of the new vehicle consumer financing origination in the international operations were for GM-franchised dealers and customers. If there were significant changes in GM’s liquidity and capital position and access to the capital markets, the production or sales of GM vehicles to retail customers, the quality or resale value of GM vehicles, or other factors impacting GM or its employees, such changes could significantly affect our profitability and financial condition. In addition, GM sponsors special-rate financing programs available through us. Under these programs, GM makes interest supplements or other support payments to us. These programs increase our financing volume and share of financing the sales of GM vehicles. If GM were to adopt marketing strategies in the future that de-emphasized such programs in favor of other incentives, our financing volume could be reduced.

There is no assurance that the global automotive market or GM’s share of that market will not suffer downturns in the future, and any negative impact could in turn have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity and results of operations.

Upon the completion of all of the Transactions, an even greater portion of our business will be related to GM. On a pro forma basis, assuming all of the Transactions occurred on January 1, 2012, approximately 80% of our total consumer originations for fiscal 2012 would have consisted of financing or leasing associated with the sale of GM new vehicles.

Our ability to continue to fund our business is dependent on a number of financing sources.

Dependence on Credit Facilities.    We depend on various credit facilities to initially finance our loan and lease originations.

 

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We cannot guarantee that our credit facilities will continue to be available beyond the current maturity dates on reasonable terms or at all. Additionally, as our volume of loan and lease originations increase, and as our commercial lending business grows in North America, we will require the expansion of our borrowing capacity on our existing credit facilities or the addition of new credit facilities. Additionally, if we elect to re-enter countries that the international operations previously exited, we will require the addition of new credit facilities to support loan, lease and commercial originations in those countries. Some of our credit facilities in Europe and Latin America are uncommitted, meaning that the lenders under these facilities are not obligated to fund borrowing requests and may terminate the facilities at any time and for any reason. The availability of these financing sources depend, in part, on factors outside of our control, including regulatory capital treatment for unfunded bank lines of credit, the financial strength and strategic objectives of the banks that participate in our credit facilities and the availability of bank liquidity in general. If we are unable to extend or replace these facilities or arrange new credit facilities or other types of interim financing, we will have to curtail or suspend origination and funding activities, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity and results of operations.

Our credit facilities, other than the unsecured GM related party credit facility (“GM Related Party Credit Facility”), contain borrowing bases or advance formulas which require us to pledge finance and lease contracts in excess of the amounts which we can borrow under the facilities. We are also required to hold certain funds in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under the credit facilities. In addition, the finance and lease contracts pledged as collateral must be less than 31 days delinquent at periodic measurement dates. Accordingly, increases in delinquencies or defaults on pledged collateral resulting from weakened economic conditions, or due to our inability to execute securitization transactions or any other factor, would require us to pledge additional finance and lease contracts to support the same borrowing levels and to replace delinquent or defaulted collateral. The pledge of additional finance and lease contracts to support our credit facilities would adversely impact our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations.

Additionally, the credit facilities, other than the GM Related Party Credit Facility, generally contain various covenants requiring certain 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 restrict our ability to obtain additional borrowings under these facilities.

Dependence on Securitization Programs.

General.    In North America and Europe, we rely upon our ability to transfer receivables to newly formed securitization trusts (“Trusts”) and sell securities in the asset-backed securities market to generate cash proceeds for repayment of credit facilities and to purchase additional receivables. Accordingly, adverse changes in our asset-backed securities program or in the asset-backed securities market for automobile receivables in general have in the past, and could in the future, materially adversely affect our ability to purchase and securitize loans on a timely basis and upon terms acceptable to us. Any adverse change or delay would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity and results of operations.

We will continue to require the execution of securitization transactions in order to fund our future liquidity needs. Additionally, we will require the expansion of our securitization program, or the development of other long-term funding solutions, to fund our

 

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North American lease originations and our commercial lending receivables. There can be no assurance that funding will be available to us through these sources or, if available, that it will be on terms acceptable to us. If these sources of funding are not available to us on a regular basis for any reason, including the occurrence of events of default, deterioration in loss experience on the collateral, breach of financial covenants or portfolio and pool performance measures, disruption of the asset-backed market or otherwise, we will be required to revise the scale of our business, including the possible discontinuation of origination activities, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations.

There can be no assurance that we will continue to be successful in selling securities in the North American or European asset-backed securities markets. Since we are highly dependent on the availability of the asset-backed securities market to finance our operations, disruptions in this market or adverse changes or delays in our ability to access this market would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations. Reduced investor demand for asset-backed securities could result in our having to hold assets until investor demand improves, but our capacity to hold assets is not unlimited. A reduced demand for our asset-backed securities could require us to reduce our origination levels. Adverse market conditions could also result in increased costs and reduced margins in connection with our securitization transactions.

Securitization Structures.    We primarily utilize senior subordinated securitization structures which involve the public and private sale of subordinated asset-backed securities to provide credit enhancement for the senior, or highest rated, asset-backed securities. Sizes of the senior and subordinated classes depend upon rating agency loss assumptions and loss coverage requirements. The market environment for subordinated securities is traditionally smaller than for senior securities and, therefore, can be more challenging than the market for triple-A securities.

There can be no assurance that we will be able to sell the subordinated securities in a senior subordinated securitization, or that the pricing and terms demanded by investors for such securities will be acceptable to us. If we were unable for any reason to sell the subordinated securities in a senior subordinated securitization, we would be required to hold such securities, or find other sources of debt financing which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity and results of operations and could force us to curtail or suspend origination activities.

The amount of the initial credit enhancement on future senior subordinated securitizations will be dependent upon the amount of subordinated securities sold and the desired ratings on the securities being sold. The required initial and targeted credit enhancement levels depend, in part, on the net interest margin expected over the life of a securitization, the collateral characteristics of the pool of receivables securitized, credit performance trends of our entire portfolio and the structure of the securitization transaction. Credit enhancement levels may also be impacted by our financial condition and the economic environment. In periods of economic weakness and associated deterioration of credit performance trends, required credit enhancement levels generally increase, particularly for securitizations of higher-risk finance receivables such as our sub-prime loan portfolio. Higher levels of credit enhancement require significantly greater use of liquidity to execute a securitization transaction. The level of credit enhancement requirements in the future could adversely impact our ability to execute securitization transactions and may affect the timing of such securitizations given the increased amount of liquidity necessary to fund credit enhancement requirements. This, in turn, may adversely impact our ability to opportunistically access the capital markets when conditions are favorable.

 

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Defaults and prepayments on contracts and commercial receivables purchased or originated by us could adversely affect our operations.

Our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations depend, to a material extent, on the performance of loans and leases in our portfolio. Obligors under contracts acquired or originated by us, including dealer obligors in our commercial lending portfolio, may default during the term of their loan or lease. Generally, we bear the full risk of losses resulting from defaults. In the event of a default, the collateral value of the financed vehicle or, in the case of a commercial obligor, the value of the inventory and other commercial assets we finance, usually does not cover the outstanding amount due to us, including the costs of recovery and asset disposition.

The amounts owed to us by any given dealership or dealership group in our commercial lending portfolio can be significant. The amount of potential loss resulting from the default of a dealer in our commercial lending portfolio can, therefore, be material even after disposing of the inventory and other assets to offset the defaulted obligation. Additionally, because the receivables in our commercial lending portfolio may include complex arrangements including guarantees, inter-creditor agreements, mortgage and other liens, our ability to recover and dispose of the underlying inventory and other collateral may be time consuming and expensive, thereby increasing our potential loss.

We maintain either an allowance for loan losses or a carrying value adjustment on our finance receivables which reflects management’s estimates of inherent losses for these receivables. An allowance for loan losses applies to receivables originated subsequent to an acquisition, while a carrying value adjustment applies to receivables originated prior to an acquisition. If the allowance or carrying value adjustment is inadequate, we would recognize the losses in excess of that allowance or carrying value adjustment as an expense and results of operations would be adversely affected. A material adjustment to our allowance for loan losses or carrying value adjustment and the corresponding decrease in earnings could limit our ability to enter into future securitizations and other financings, thus impairing our ability to finance our business.

An increase in defaults would reduce the cash flows generated by us, and distributions of cash to us from our securitizations would be delayed and the ultimate amount of cash distributable to us would be less, which would have an adverse effect on our liquidity.

Consumer prepayments and dealer repayments on commercial obligations, which are generally revolving in nature, affect the amount of finance charge income we receive over the life of the loans. If prepayment levels increase for any reason and we are not able to replace the prepaid receivables with newly-originated loans, we will receive less finance charge income and our results of operations may be adversely affected.

Failure to implement our business strategy could adversely affect our operations.

Our financial position, liquidity and results of operations depend on management’s ability to execute our business strategy. Key factors involved in the execution of the business strategy include achieving the desired origination volume, continued and successful use of proprietary scoring models for credit risk assessment and risk-based pricing, the use of effective credit risk management techniques and servicing strategies, implementation of effective servicing and collection practices, continued investment in technology to support operating efficiency, integration of the international operations we have acquired and will acquire, enhancement and expansion of our product offerings in North America, Europe and Latin America, and continued access to funding and liquidity sources. Our failure or inability to execute any element of our business strategy could materially adversely affect our financial position, liquidity and results of operations.

 

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There is a high degree of risk associated with sub-prime borrowers.

The majority of our origination and servicing activities in North America involve sub-prime automobile receivables. Sub-prime borrowers are associated with higher-than-average delinquency and default rates. While we believe that we effectively manage these risks with our proprietary credit scoring system, risk-based pricing and other underwriting policies, and our servicing and collection methods, no assurance can be given that these criteria or methods will be effective in the future. In the event that we underestimate the default risk or underprice contracts that we purchase, our financial position, liquidity and results of operations would be adversely affected, possibly to a material degree.

Our profitability is dependent upon consumer demand for automobiles and related automobile financing and the ability of consumers to repay loans and leases, and our business may be negatively affected during times of low automobile sales, fluctuating wholesale prices and lease residual values, rising interest rates, volatility in exchange rates and high unemployment.

General.    We are subject to changes in general economic conditions that are beyond our control. During periods of economic slowdown or recession, delinquencies, defaults, repossessions and losses generally increase. These periods also may be accompanied by increased unemployment rates, decreased consumer demand for automobiles and declining values of automobiles securing outstanding loans, which weakens collateral coverage and increases the amount of a loss in the event of default. Additionally, higher gasoline prices, declining stock market values, unstable real estate values, increasing unemployment levels, general availability of consumer credit or other factors that impact consumer confidence or disposable income could increase loss frequency and decrease consumer demand for automobiles as well as weaken collateral values on certain types of automobiles. Because we focus predominantly on sub-prime borrowers in North America, the actual rates of delinquencies, defaults, repossessions and losses with respect to those borrowers are higher than those experienced in the general automobile finance industry and could be more dramatically affected by a general economic downturn. In addition, during an economic slowdown or recession, our servicing costs may increase without a corresponding increase in our finance charge income. While we seek to manage these risks, including the higher risk inherent in financing sub-prime borrowers, through the underwriting criteria and collection methods we employ, no assurance can be given that these criteria or methods will afford adequate protection against these risks. Any sustained period of increased delinquencies, defaults, repossessions or losses or increased servicing costs could adversely affect our financial position, liquidity, results of operations and our ability to enter into future securitizations and future credit facilities.

Wholesale Auction Values.    We sell repossessed automobiles at wholesale auction markets located throughout the countries where we have operations. Auction proceeds from the sale of repossessed vehicles and other recoveries are usually not sufficient to cover the outstanding balance of the contract, and the resulting deficiency is charged-off. We also sell automobiles returned to us at the end of lease terms. Decreased auction proceeds resulting from the depressed prices at which used automobiles may be sold during periods of economic slowdown or slack consumer demand will result in higher credit losses for us. Furthermore, depressed wholesale prices for used automobiles may result from significant liquidations of rental or fleet inventories, financial difficulties of new vehicle manufacturers, discontinuance of vehicle brands and models and from increased volume of trade-ins due to promotional programs offered by new vehicle manufacturers. Additionally, higher gasoline prices may decrease the wholesale auction values of certain types of vehicles.

 

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Leased Vehicle Residual Values and Return Rates.    We project expected residual values and return volumes of the vehicles we lease. Actual proceeds realized by us upon the sale of returned leased vehicles at lease termination may be lower than the amount projected, which reduces the profitability of the lease transaction to us. Among the factors that can affect the value of returned lease vehicles are the volume of vehicles returned, economic conditions and the quality or perceived quality, safety or reliability of the vehicles. Actual return volumes may be higher than expected and can be influenced by contractual lease-end values relative to auction values, marketing programs for new vehicles and general economic conditions. All of these, alone or in combination, have the potential to adversely affect the profitability of our lease program and financial results.

Interest Rates.    Our profitability may be directly affected by the level of and fluctuations in interest rates, which affects the gross interest rate spread we earn on our portfolio. As the level of interest rates change, our net interest margin on new originations either increases or decreases since the rates charged on the contracts purchased from dealers are fixed rate and are limited by market and competitive conditions, restricting our opportunity to pass on increased interest costs to the consumer. We believe that our financial position, liquidity and results of operations could be adversely affected during any period of higher interest rates, possibly to a material degree. We monitor the interest rate environment and may employ hedging strategies designed to mitigate the impact of increases in interest rates. We can provide no assurance, however, that hedging strategies will mitigate the impact of increases in interest rates.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates.    We are exposed to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in currency exchange rates cannot always be predicted or hedged. As a result, unfavorable changes in exchange rates could have an effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

Labor Market Conditions.    Competition to hire and retain personnel possessing the skills and experience required by us could contribute to an increase in our employee turnover rate. High turnover or an inability to attract and retain qualified personnel could have an adverse effect on our delinquency, default and net loss rates, our ability to grow and, ultimately, our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

We depend on the financial condition of GM dealers.

Our profitability is also dependent on the financial condition of the GM dealers in our commercial lending portfolio, including the levels of inventory dealers carry in response to consumer demand for GM new vehicles and used vehicles, and the level of wholesale borrowing required by dealers for inventory acquisitions, construction projects to dealership facilities and working capital. Our business may be negatively affected if, during periods of economic slowdown or recession, dealers reduce borrowing for inventory purchases or for other purposes, or are unable to sell or otherwise liquidate vehicle inventories and repay their wholesale, real estate and other loans to us. Decreased consumer demand for GM vehicles can also adversely impact the overall financial condition of GM dealerships, possibly increasing defaults and net loss rates in our commercial lending portfolio and adversely impacting our ability to grow and, ultimately, our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

A security breach or a cyber-attack could adversely affect our business.

A security breach or cyber-attack of our computer systems could interrupt or damage our operations or harm our reputation. If third parties or our employees are able to penetrate our network security or otherwise misappropriate our customers’ personal information or contract information, or if we give third parties or our employees improper access to our customers’ personal

 

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information or contract information, we could be subject to liability. This liability could include identity theft or other similar fraud-related claims. This liability could also include claims for other misuses or losses of personal information, including for unauthorized marketing purposes. Other liabilities could include claims alleging misrepresentation of our privacy and data security practices. We could also be subject to regulatory action in certain jurisdictions, particularly in North America and Europe.

We rely on encryption and authentication technology licensed from third parties to provide the security and authentication necessary to effect secure online transmission of confidential consumer information. Advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries in the field of cryptography or other events or developments may result in a compromise or breach of the algorithms that we use to protect sensitive customer transaction data. A party who is able to circumvent our security measures could misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruptions in our operations. We may be required to expend capital and other resources to protect against such security breaches or cyber-attacks or to alleviate problems caused by such breaches or attacks. Our security measures are designed to protect against security breaches and cyber-attacks, but our failure to prevent such security breaches and cyber-attacks could subject us to liability, decrease our profitability and damage our reputation.

Our business would be adversely affected if we lost our licenses or if in the future more burdensome government regulations were enacted.

Our operations are subject to regulation, supervision and licensing under various federal, state, local and foreign statutes, ordinances and regulations.

In most jurisdictions in which we operate, a consumer credit regulatory agency regulates and enforces laws relating to consumer lenders and sales finance companies such as us. These rules and regulations generally provide for licensing as a sales finance company or consumer lender or lessor, limitations on the amount, duration and charges, including interest rates, for various categories of loans, requirements as to the form and content of finance contracts and other documentation, and restrictions on collection practices and creditors’ rights. In certain jurisdictions, we are subject to periodic examination by regulatory authorities. In the United States, we are also subject to extensive federal regulation, including the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These laws require us to provide certain disclosures to prospective borrowers and lessees and protect against discriminatory lending and leasing practices and unfair credit practices. The principal disclosures required of creditors under the Truth in Lending Act include the terms of repayment, the total finance charge and the annual percentage rate charged on each contract or loan and the lease terms to lessees of personal property. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or marital status. According to Regulation B promulgated under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, creditors are required to make certain disclosures regarding consumer rights and advise consumers whose credit applications are not approved of the reasons for the rejection. In addition, the credit scoring system used by us must comply with the requirements for such a system as set forth in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires us to provide certain information to consumers whose credit applications are not approved on the basis of a report obtained from a consumer reporting agency and to respond to consumers who inquire regarding any adverse reporting submitted by us to the consumer reporting agencies. Additionally, we are subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which requires us to maintain the privacy of certain consumer data in our possession and to periodically communicate with consumers on privacy matters. We are also subject to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which requires us, in

 

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most circumstances, to reduce the interest rate charged to customers who have subsequently joined, enlisted, been inducted or called to active military duty. The dealers who originate our auto finance contracts and leases also must comply with both state and federal credit and trade practice statutes and regulations. Failure of the dealers to comply with these statutes and regulations could result in consumers having rights of rescission and other remedies that could have an adverse effect on us.

We believe that we maintain all material licenses and permits required for our current operations and are in substantial compliance with all applicable local, state, federal and foreign regulations. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to maintain all requisite licenses and permits, and the failure to satisfy those and other regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on our operations. Further, the adoption of additional, or the revision of existing, rules and regulations or changes in the interpretations of such rules and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Compliance with applicable law is costly and can affect operating results. Compliance also requires forms, processes, procedures, controls and the infrastructure to support these requirements, and may create operational constraints. Laws in the financial services industry are designed primarily for the protection of consumers. The failure to comply could result in significant statutory civil and criminal penalties, monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, possible revocation of licenses and damage to reputation, brand and valued customer relationships.

In the near future, the financial services industry is likely to see increased disclosure obligations, restrictions on pricing and fees and enforcement proceedings. In addition, in many countries, the regulations applicable to our business are uncertain and evolving.

In July 2010 the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law. The Dodd-Frank Act is extensive and significant legislation that, among other things:

 

   

created a liquidation framework under which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) may be appointed as receiver following a “systemic risk determination” by the Secretary of Treasury (in consultation with the President) for the resolution of certain nonbank financial companies and other entities, defined as “covered financial companies,” and commonly referred to as “systemically important entities,” in the event such a company is in default or in danger of default and the resolution of such a company under other applicable law would have serious adverse effects on financial stability in the United States, and also for the resolution of certain of their subsidiaries;

 

   

created a new framework for the regulation of over-the-counter derivatives activities;

 

   

strengthened the regulatory oversight of securities and capital markets activities by the SEC;

 

   

created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), a new agency responsible for administering and enforcing the laws and regulations for consumer financial products and services; and

 

   

increased the regulation of the securitization markets through, among other things, a mandated risk retention requirement for securitizers and a direction to the SEC to regulate credit rating agencies and adopt regulations governing these organizations and their activities.

 

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The various requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act, including the many implementing regulations which have yet to be released, may substantially impact our origination, servicing and securitization activities. With respect to the new liquidation framework for systemically important entities in the United States, no assurances can be given that such framework would not apply to us, although the expectation embedded in the Dodd-Frank Act is that the framework will rarely be invoked. Guidance from the FDIC indicates that such new framework will largely be exercised in a manner consistent with the existing bankruptcy laws, which is the insolvency regime which would otherwise apply to us. The SEC has proposed significant changes to the rules applicable to issuers and sponsors of asset-backed securities under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the “Exchange Act.” With the proposed changes we could potentially see an adverse impact in our access to the asset-backed securities capital markets and lessened effectiveness of our financing programs.

Additionally, in the United States, the CFPB and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have recently become more active in investigating the products, services and operations of credit providers, including banks and other finance companies engaged in auto finance activities. The CFPB has recently indicated an intention to review the actions of indirect auto finance companies with regard to pricing activities and issued a bulletin to such lenders on how to limit fair lending risk under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Additionally, there have been recent news reports indicating that the CFPB is investigating banks and finance companies over the sale and financing of extended warranties and other add-on products. Both the FTC and CFPB have announced various enforcement actions against lenders in 2012 involving significant penalties, cease and desist orders and similar remedies that, if applicable to auto finance providers and the nature of products, services and operations offered by GM Financial, may require us to cease or alter certain business practices, which could have a material effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

We may be unable to successfully compete in our industry.

The automobile finance market is highly fragmented and is served by a variety of financial entities including the captive finance affiliates of other major automotive manufacturers, banks, thrifts, credit unions and independent finance companies. Many of these competitors have substantially greater financial resources and lower costs of funds than ours. In addition, due to improving economic and favorable funding conditions over the past two to three years, there have been several new entrants in the automobile finance market. Capital inflows from investors to support the growth of these new entrants as well as growth initiatives from more established market participants has resulted in generally increasing competitive conditions. Our competitors often provide financing on terms more favorable to automobile purchasers or dealers than we may offer. Many of these competitors also have long standing relationships with automobile dealerships and may offer the dealerships or their customers other products and services, which may not be currently provided by us. Providers of automobile financing have traditionally competed on the basis of rates charged, the quality of credit accepted, the flexibility of terms offered and the quality of service provided to dealers and customers. In seeking to establish ourselves as one of the principal financing sources for the dealers we serve, we compete predominantly on the basis of our high level of dealer service, strong dealer relationships and by offering flexible contract terms. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully in this market or against these competitors.

 

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Additional Risks Related to the International Operations

The international operations that we have and will acquire are subject to many of the same risks that the North American business of GM Financial is subject to, any of which could materially and adversely affect the international operations. In addition to those risks, as a result of our entering into the agreements to acquire the international operations and the acquisition of some or all of the international operations, we will be subject to certain additional risks.

Because the international operations are located outside North America they are exposed to additional risks that could affect those operations.

The international operations are located outside North America, which expose those operations to risks such as the following:

 

   

multiple foreign regulatory requirements that are subject to change;

 

   

difficulty in establishing, staffing and managing foreign operations;

 

   

differing labor regulations;

 

   

consequences from changes in tax laws;

 

   

restrictions on the ability to repatriate profits or transfer cash into or out of foreign countries and the tax consequences of such repatriations and transfers;

 

   

devaluations in currencies;

 

   

political and economic instability, natural calamities, war, and terrorism; and

 

   

compliance with laws and regulations applicable to international operations, including anti-corruption laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and international trade and economic sanctions laws.

The effects of these risks may, individually or in the aggregate, adversely affect the international operations.

The current debt crisis in Europe, and the resulting impact on the financial markets, could have a material adverse impact on the international operations.

The current crisis in Europe has created uncertainty with respect to the ability of certain European Union countries to continue to service their sovereign debt obligations. Concerns also exist regarding the overall stability of the euro and the suitability of the euro as a single currency. If a European Union country were to default on its debt or withdraw from the euro currency, or if the euro currency were to be dissolved entirely, the impact on markets around the world could be immediate and significant. The continuation of the European debt crisis has adversely impacted financial markets and has created substantial volatility and uncertainty, and will likely continue to do so. Risks related to this have had, and are likely to continue to have, a negative impact on global economic activity, the financial markets and consumer confidence and spending. Any of these impacts, or continued or increased instability, could materially and adversely affect the international operations.

Hedging strategies may not be successful in mitigating risks associated with changes in foreign-currency exchange rates.

As a result of our acquisition of the international operations, we will be exposed to risks related to the effects of changes in foreign-currency exchange rates. While we may attempt to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign-currency exchange rates through hedging activities, there can be no assurances that these hedging activities will be effective.

 

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The acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations may not be completed within the expected timeframe, or at all.

Completion of the pending acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver) of a number of conditions, many of which are beyond our control and may prevent, delay or otherwise negatively affect completion of these acquisitions. These conditions include, without limitation, the receipt of various approvals from foreign governmental authorities. Any of these authorities may refuse its approval or seek to make its approval subject to compliance with unanticipated or onerous conditions. These conditions could have the effect, among other things, of imposing significant additional costs, limiting revenues, requiring divestitures of material assets or imposing other operating restrictions, any of which may reduce the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations. We cannot predict whether and when these other conditions will be satisfied or waived. Failure to complete the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations would, and any delay in completing these acquisitions could, prevent us from realizing the overall benefits that we expect from the acquisition of all of the international operations and could result in write-downs or impairment charges related to the portions of the international operations that we have already acquired.

In addition, if we do not complete the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations, the market price of the Notes may fall to the extent that the market price reflects an expectation that the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations will be completed. Further, a failed transaction may result in negative publicity and/or negative impression of us in the investment community and may affect our relationships with creditors and other business partners. Finally, if we fail to complete the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations, we also must pay costs related to the acquisition including, among others, legal and accounting. We also could be subject to litigation related to the failure to complete the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations or other factors, which may adversely affect our business and financial results. We will not be obligated to redeem the Notes, or any portion thereof, should the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations not be completed.

We may experience difficulties and other challenges integrating the international operations.

The process of integrating the international operations with our business may be complex, costly and time-consuming. The potential difficulties of integrating the international operations include, among others:

 

   

failure to implement our business plan for the combined business;

 

   

potential disruption of our present business while we seek to integrate the acquired operations and distraction of management;

 

   

unanticipated issues in integrating the international operations, including the integration of information, communications and other systems;

 

   

unanticipated changes in applicable laws and regulations;

 

   

exposure of our business to unknown, contingent or other liabilities, including litigation arising in connection with the acquisition;

 

   

changes in our business profile in ways that could have unintended negative consequences to us;

 

   

our inexperience in managing international operations that could expose us to unforeseen consequences or subject us to risks that we are not presently subject to and may not be able to manage effectively, including tax and regulatory risks,

 

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risks associated with the conduct of business in new and foreign markets, including differences in laws and local customs and other risks associated with international operations;

 

   

retaining key employees;

 

   

retaining and obtaining required regulatory approvals, licenses and permits;

 

   

the impact on our internal controls and compliance with the regulatory requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

 

   

related accounting charges that may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations; and

 

   

other unanticipated issues, expenses and liabilities.

In addition, we expect to incur significant one-time costs in connection with the acquisition of the international operations and their related integration. The costs and liabilities actually incurred in connection with the acquisition and subsequent integration process may exceed those anticipated. We may not accomplish the integration of the international operations smoothly, successfully or within the anticipated costs or timeframe. The diversion of the attention of management from its current operations to the integration effort and any difficulties encountered in combining operations could prevent us from realizing the full benefits anticipated to result from the acquisition of the international operations and could adversely affect our business.

We will not control the operations of GMAC-SAIC and upon the closing of the acquisition of the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC, we will be subject to the risks of operating in China.

We will not control the operations of GMAC-SAIC, as it is a joint venture. In joint ventures, we share ownership and management of a company with one or more parties who may not have the same goals, strategies, priorities, or resources as we do and may compete with us outside the joint venture. Joint ventures are intended to be operated for the equal benefit of all co-owners, rather than for our exclusive benefit. Operating a business as a joint venture often requires additional organizational formalities as well as time-consuming procedures for sharing information and making decisions. In joint ventures, we are required to pay more attention to our relationship with our co-owners as well as with the joint venture, and if a co-owner changes or relationships deteriorate, our success in the joint venture be materially adversely affected. The benefits from a successful joint venture are shared among the co-owners, so that we do not receive all the benefits from our successful joint ventures. In addition, upon the closing of the acquisition of the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC, we will be subject to the risks of operating in China. The automotive finance market in China is highly competitive. As the size of the Chinese market continues to increase, we anticipate that additional competitors, both international and domestic, will seek to enter the Chinese market and that existing market participants will act aggressively to increase their market share. Increased competition may result in reduced margins and our inability to gain or hold market share. In addition, business in China is sensitive to economic and market conditions that drive sales volume in China. If GMAC-SAIC is unable to maintain its position in the Chinese market or if vehicle sales in China decrease or do not continue to increase, our business and financial results could be materially adversely affected.

 

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If liabilities associated with the international operations are greater than expected, or if there are unknown obligations, our business could be materially and adversely affected after the acquisition.

As a result of the acquisition, the entities that comprise the international operations will become our subsidiaries and their liabilities will be consolidated with ours. We may learn additional information about the international operations that adversely affects us, such as unknown or contingent liabilities, issues relating to internal controls over financial reporting or issues that could affect our ability to comply with other applicable laws. As a result, we cannot assure you that the acquisition of the international operations will be successful or will not, in fact, harm our business. Among other things, if the international operations’ liabilities are greater than expected, or if there are obligations associated with the international operations of which we are not aware, our business could be materially and adversely affected.

We have limited indemnification rights in connection with matters affecting the international operations. The international operations may also have other unknown or contingent liabilities which we will be responsible for after the acquisition. If we are responsible for liabilities not covered by indemnification rights or substantially in excess of amounts covered through any indemnification rights, we could suffer severe consequences that adversely impact our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations.

The balance sheet, statement of income and statement of cash flows of the international operations included herein are not representative of the future financial position, future results of operations or future cash flows of the international operations as part of our company nor do they reflect what the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the international operations would have been as a part of our company during the periods presented.

The international operations have previously operated as a business unit of Ally. The financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the international operations presented may be different from those that would have resulted had the international operations been operated as part of our company or from those that may result in the future from the international operations being operated as a part of our company as a result of a number of things, including:

 

   

the balance sheet, statement of income and statement of cash flows of the international operations reflect the allocation of expenses from Ally. Those allocations may be different from the comparable expenses the international operations would have incurred as part of our company;

 

   

the balance sheet, statement of income and statement of cash flows of the international operations do not reflect any adjustment in the basis of the assets of the international operations as a result of the acquisition of the international operations, which may have resulted in increased depreciation and amortization expense; and

 

   

the working capital requirements of the international operations historically were satisfied as part of Ally’s corporate-wide cash management policies. In connection with the acquisition of the international operations, we expect to incur a material amount of indebtedness and therefore expect to assume significant debt service costs. As a result, we expect the cost of debt and capitalization for the international operations as part of our company to be different from that reflected in the financial statements of the international operations included in this Offering Memorandum.

These changes and differences could result in the international operations having financial performance that is not as favorable once it is included as part of our company.

 

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The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included in this Offering Memorandum may not necessarily reflect our operating results and financial condition.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included in this Offering Memorandum is derived from ours and the separate historical combined financial statements of the international operations. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented for informational purposes. The preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is based upon available information and certain assumptions and estimates that we believe are reasonable. These assumptions and estimates may not prove to be accurate, and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not necessarily reflect what our results of operations and financial position would have been had all of the Transaction been completed if these assumptions were accurate, or occurred during the period presented, or what our results of operations or financial position will be in the future. The unaudited pro form condensed combined financial information does not reflect future events that may occur after completion of the Transactions, including the potential realization of operating cost savings or restructuring activities or other costs related to the planned integration of the international operations, and does not consider potential impacts of current market conditions on revenues or expenses. As a result, the operations of the combined companies may not produce financial results as favorable as are set forth in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

 

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EX-99.4 5 d532458dex994.htm EX-99.4 EX-99.4

Exhibit 99.4

ACQUISITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

Overview

On November 21, 2012, we entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement, which was amended and restated on February 22, 2013 (the “PSA”), with Ally, to acquire its auto finance and financial services operations in Europe and Latin America. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the PSA, we have acquired or will acquire Ally’s equity interests in its top-level holding companies that comprise substantially all of Ally’s auto finance and financial services business in Europe and Latin America (such entities, together with their direct and indirect subsidiaries to be transferred pursuant to the PSA, the “Target Companies”). Additionally, on November 21, 2012, we entered into a Share Transfer Agreement (the “STA”) with Ally. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the STA, we will acquire Ally’s non-controlling 40% equity interest in GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited (“GMAC-SAIC”). GMAC-SAIC conducts auto finance and financial services business in China. The PSA and the STA are sometimes referred to in this Offering Memorandum as the “Acquisition Agreements.”

As of the date of this Offering Memorandum, pursuant to the terms of the PSA, we have acquired Ally’s auto finance and financial services operations in Europe, other than in France and Portugal, and in Latin America, other than in Brazil. As of the date of this Offering Memorandum, we have not acquired the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC. The remaining closings under the PSA and the closing of the acquisition of the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC under the STA will occur when the applicable closing conditions with respect to these acquisitions have been satisfied or waived, which we currently expect to occur later in 2013 or as soon as practicable. We cannot predict with certainty, however, whether or when the closing conditions for these remaining Transactions will be satisfied or whether or when any of these remaining Transactions will be consummated. The PSA and STA are not cross-conditioned upon each other.

The completion of the acquisition of the Brazil, France and Portugal operations under the PSA is subject to certain customary conditions, including, among others, the receipt of required governmental approvals, the absence of any injunction or other legal prohibition on the completion of the acquisition, the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the other party (generally subject to a material adverse effect standard), and material compliance by the other party with its obligations under the PSA. The completion of the acquisition of the GMAC-SAIC equity interest under the STA is subject to similar conditions relating to the receipt of government approvals, the accuracy of representations and warranties (generally subject to a material adverse effect standard), the material compliance by the other party with its obligations under the STA and satisfactory negotiation of a new joint venture agreement between us and the ongoing members of the joint venture.

The members of the management team of the international operations have become employed by GM Financial as a result of the closing of the Transactions completed thus far (other than for those responsible for Brazil and GMAC-SAIC). As a result of the closings that have already occurred, we have entered into transition services agreements with Ally which obligate us to provide certain management transition services back to Ally until all of the closings have occurred and which obligate Ally to provide certain transition services to us during this period.

Ally has entered into covenants in the PSA customary for transactions of this nature, including, among others, a covenant, subject to certain exceptions, not to engage in specified activities competitive with the business of the Target Companies in the jurisdictions where the Target Companies operate or solicit or hire certain employees of the Target Companies for three

 

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years following the applicable closing date. Ally has also entered into covenants in the STA, including, among others, a covenant not to engage in specified activities competitive with the business of GMAC-SAIC in China for three years following the closing date.

The PSA and the STA contain representations, warranties and other covenants customary for transactions of this nature. The PSA and the STA also contain indemnification obligations of each party with respect to breaches of representations, warranties and covenants and certain other specified matters.

The PSA contains certain termination rights for us and Ally, as the case may be, applicable upon, among other events and subject to certain exceptions, (i) the acquisition of the Brazil operations having not been completed on or prior to July 1, 2014, (ii) a material breach by the other party that is not or cannot be cured within 45 days’ notice of such breach, or (iii) the passage of 60 days after the issuance of a written denial in respect of certain required regulatory approvals and the exhaustion of all avenues of appeal.

The STA contains certain termination rights for us and Ally, as the case may be, applicable upon, among other events and subject to certain exceptions, (i) all requisite approvals for the acquisition of the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC having not been completed on or prior to July 1, 2014, (ii) a material breach by the other party that is not or cannot be cured within 45 days’ notice of such breach, or (iii) the denial of certain required regulatory approvals.

The foregoing descriptions of the PSA and the STA do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the provisions of the PSA and the STA, which have been filed by GM Financial with the SEC.

Funding the Transactions

The aggregate purchase price for all of the Transactions is approximately $4.2 billion, subject to closing adjustments. The aggregate amount paid with respect to the acquisitions that have occurred thus far is approximately $2.4 billion. In addition to the purchase price that we have paid with respect to the Transactions, we have also funded a $1.5 billion inter-company loan to certain of the entities we acquired in Europe, of which $1.3 billion was used to repay a loan from Ally to such European entities.

The approximately $2.4 billion paid for the acquisitions that have occurred thus far, and the $1.5 billion funded for the extension of the inter-company loan to our recently-acquired European entities, have been funded through a combination of $1.8 billion of our own cash, a $1.3 billion equity contribution from GM, and $800 million in borrowings under an inter-company loan agreement with GM. The proceeds of this offering will be used, in part, to repay the borrowings under the inter-company loan agreement with GM. We anticipate that the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations that we have not acquired thus far will be funded through some combination of our own cash, $700 million in additional equity from GM, from borrowings under our inter-company loan agreement with GM and through this note offering.

As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of all of the Transactions, including an equity contribution of $2.0 billion from GM and the incurrence by us of $3.0 billion in unsecured debt, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $34.3 billion, total liabilities (including consolidated debt) of $27.9 billion, tangible net worth of $5.2 billion and leverage, measured as total assets to tangible net worth, of 6.6x. As of December 31, 2012, on a pro forma basis assuming completion of the Transactions completed thus far and including an equity contribution of $1.3 billion from GM, our balance sheet would reflect total assets of $28.1 billion and total liabilities of $22.9 billion.

 

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Estimated Sources and Uses

The following table summarizes the estimated sources and uses of the funds as if all of the Transactions, and the extension of the inter-company loan to our European entities, had been completed as of December 31, 2012. The actual amounts set forth in the table and in the accompanying footnotes are subject to adjustments depending on several factors, including the actual closing date of all of the Transactions and the outstanding amount of indebtedness at that time. There can be no assurance whether the remaining Transactions will be consummated under the terms contemplated or at all and, if consummated, when the closings will take place.

 

(In millions)      

Source of Funds

     Use of Funds  

Cash on hand, net(1)

  $ 700      

Payment to Ally for closed Transactions

  $ 2,400   

Unsecured debt(2)

    3,000      

Extension of inter-company loan(3)

    1,500   

Current GM equity contribution

    1,300      

Payment to Ally for remaining Transactions

    1,800   

Additional GM equity contribution

    700        
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Sources

  $ 5,700       Total Uses(4)   $ 5,700   
 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents cash on hand of GM Financial used in excess of cash from unsecured debt and equity contributions.
(2) Represents the aggregate principal amount of the Notes offered hereby and inter-company debt from GM.
(3) $1.3 billion was used to repay an inter-company loan from Ally to our recently-acquired European operations.
(4) Excludes fees and expenses related to the Transactions and this offering, which are estimated to be $75-$100 million.

 

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EX-99.5 6 d532458dex995.htm EX-99.5 EX-99.5

Exhibit 99.5

CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our cash, cash equivalents and capitalization as of December 31, 2012:

 

   

on an actual basis; and

 

   

on an as adjusted basis to give effect to this offering, the application of the net proceeds from this offering and the completion of all of the Transactions.

You should read this table in conjunction with “Use of Proceeds,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of GM Financial,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the International Operations,” the “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information,” our consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, included elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this Offering Memorandum and the consolidated financial statements for the international operations, including the related notes, included elsewhere in this Offering Memorandum.

 

     December 31, 2012  
     Actual      As Adjusted  
     (In thousands)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,289,494       $ 1,696,800   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt

     

Credit facilities

   $ 354,203       $ 6,025,913   

Securitization notes payable

     9,023,308         14,676,308   

4.75% Senior Notes due 2017

     1,000,000         1,000,000   

6.75% Senior Notes due 2018

     500,000         500,000   

Unsecured debt(1)

        3,000,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

     10,877,511         25,202,221   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity

     4,379,227         6,379,227   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capitalization

   $ 15,256,738       $ 31,581,448   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the aggregate principal amount of the Notes offered hereby and inter-company debt from GM.

 

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EX-99.6 7 d532458dex996.htm EX-99.6 EX-99.6

Exhibit 99.6

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

The tables below summarize selected financial information. You should read this data in conjunction with, and it is qualified by reference to, the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the International Operations,” and the consolidated financial statements of the international operations and the notes thereto, which are contained elsewhere herein.

 

     Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
     Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
 
    

(In millions)

 

Operating Data:

     

Revenue

     

Finance charge income

   $ 1,599       $ 1,717   

Other revenue

     250         272   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,849         1,989   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

     

Operating expenses

     403         454   

Compensation and benefit expenses

     153         153   

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets

     38         60   

Provision for loan losses

     86         66   

Interest expense

     757         836   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,437         1,569   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     412         420   

Income tax provision

     45         88   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 367       $ 332   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 414       $ 143   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Data:

     

Total consumer origination volume

   $ 6,101       $ 6,408   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31,
2012
    Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
 
     (Dollars in millions)  

Portfolio Data:

    

Finance receivables

   $ 15,228      $ 14,175   

Average finance receivables

     14,476        14,197   

Average earning assets

     15,236        14,786   

Ending earning assets

     16,181        14,702   

Consumer gross charge-offs

     157        121   

Net consumer credit losses

     88        56   

Consumer finance receivables greater than 60 days delinquent

     124        101   

Ratios:

    

Consumer net losses as a percentage of average consumer finance receivables

     0.9     0.6

Delinquencies greater than 60 days as a percentage of consumer finance receivables

     1.2     1.0

Debt to equity

     3.60        3.44   

Efficiency ratio(1)

     52.7     55.5
     December 31,  
     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Balance Sheet Data:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 888      $ 447   

Finance receivables, net

     15,050        13,993   

Investment in equity method investee

     386        286   

Total assets

     18,090        16,365   

Total debt

     12,802        11,692   

Total liabilities

     14,534        12,965   

Total invested equity

     3,556        3,400   

 

(1) Represents the percentage of operating expenses and compensation and benefit expenses to total next revenue. Total net revenue, for the purpose of this computation, represents total revenue less interest expense and depreciation expense on operating lease assets.

 

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EX-99.7 8 d532458dex997.htm EX-99.7 EX-99.7

Exhibit 99.7

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

General

The international auto finance and financial services operations in Europe, Latin America and China, collectively referred to as the international operations, consist of auto finance operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Portugal; Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Brazil; and the 40% ownership in GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited (“GMAC-SAIC”), which conducts auto finance and financial services business in China. Excluding GMAC-SAIC, the international operations had finance receivables of approximately $15 billion as of December 31, 2012. The international operations have extensive histories in their respective countries of operation and broad global capabilities, having operated in Europe for over 90 years, Mexico and Brazil for over 70 years, and Chile and Colombia for over 30 years. As of the date of this Offering Memorandum, we have completed Transactions to acquire the European operations, other than France and Portugal, and the Latin American operations, other than Brazil. As of the date of this Offering Memorandum, we have not acquired the equity interest in GMAC-SAIC. The description below, however, describes all of the international operations. Pending certain regulatory and other approvals, we expect to complete the acquisition of the remaining portions of the international operations that we have not already acquired later in 2013 or as soon as practicable.

The international operations were formerly a part of General Motors Acceptance Corporation, the former captive finance subsidiary of GM, and due to this longstanding relationship, the international operations have substantial business related to GM and its dealer network. During 2012, excluding China, the international operations financed 28% of GM’s international retail sales in countries where both GM operated and where the international operations provided consumer financing. Also, during 2012, excluding China, the international operations financed over 90% of GM’s international dealer inventory in countries where both GM operated and where the international operations provided dealer financing. For consumer lending activities, the international operations employ an indirect-to-consumer model similar to the model used by GM Financial in North America. The international operations use a “dealer-centric” approach to its activities by offering dealers a broad portfolio of products and services to promote one-stop shopping and helping dealers more easily grow their businesses. Consumer products include retail installment loans and finance leases, and various insurance products, such as credit life, gap and extended warranty coverage. Commercial products offered to dealer customers include new and used vehicle inventory financing, inventory insurance, and working capital and capital improvement loans. Other commercial products include fleet financing and storage center financing. In addition, the international operations provide training to dealer employees to help them maximize the value of these finance and insurance products.

In most countries, the international operations utilize a proprietary credit scoring system to differentiate consumer credit applications and to statistically rank-order credit risk in terms of expected default rates, which enables the international operations to evaluate credit applications for approval. The international operations also utilize a proprietary underwriting system for dealer financing. This process involves assigning a risk rating to each dealer based on various factors, including, but not limited to, collateral analysis, capital sufficiency, operating performance, financial outlook and credit and payment history, if available, as well as assigning a risk rating to each dealer credit facility. The risk ratings indicate the applicable pricing for the account as well as guide the management of the account.

The international operations typically service its consumer loan and lease portfolios through a mixture of in-country personnel and third party vendors. Funding for the international operations’ auto finance activities is obtained through a mixture of in-country

 

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secured and unsecured bank loan facilities, public and private securitization transactions, and capital market securities. The European businesses also obtain funding from affiliated companies.

Consumer

Target Market.    The international operations primarily provide financing to prime quality consumers purchasing GM new vehicles. Because the international operations consumer portfolio contains a large portion of loans to prime borrowers, the default rates tend to be lower than in our North American consumer portfolio and, therefore, the net interest spreads on its consumer portfolio tend to reflect this lower risk.

Dealer Relationships.    The international operations, which employ an indirect-to-consumer model similar to the model used by GM Financial in North America, have relationships with over 5,000 automobile dealerships in Europe, Latin America and China. The international operations use a “dealer-centric” approach and focuses its marketing activities on automobile dealerships, primarily GM-franchised dealerships. Because of the long history the international operations has in its countries of operation, these operations have deep relationships with dealership customers and have financed a majority of them since the dealership’s inception. The international operations employ a “high-touch” model that involves regular contact and dealer visits by relationship managers to maintain these strong relationships and to encourage volume growth. In some dealerships, international operations personnel maintain an on-site presence. The dealer-centric business model encourages dealers to use the broad range of products through incentive programs which reward individual dealers based on the depth and breadth of their relationship.

Manufacturer Relationships.    The international operations have programs with GM typically known as subvention programs, under which GM provides cash payments in order for the international operations to offer lower rates on retail loans and finance leases used by consumers to purchase GM vehicles. The programs serve the manufacturer’s goal of making vehicles more affordable to consumers without discounting the vehicle and potentially damaging vehicle residual values. GM also offers subvention programs on inventory financing, making it more affordable for a dealer to carry a broader selection of inventory. The international operations have established streamlined and largely integrated processes with GM for maintaining these subvention programs. These processes, along with the broad regional footprints in Latin America and Europe allow the international operations to quickly and effectively respond to the manufacturer’s needs for subvention programs across a region. For 2012, excluding China, 89% of the international operations consumer loan originations were for GM new vehicles.

Origination Data.    The following tables sets forth the consumer origination levels for Europe and Latin America for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 (in millions).

 

     2012      2011      2010  

Europe

   $ 3,206       $ 3,387       $ 2,551   

Latin America

     2,895         3,021         2,476   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

   $ 6,101       $ 6,408       $ 5,027   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Underwriting.    The international operations, similar to our North American operations, utilize a proprietary credit scoring system to support the credit approval process. The credit scoring system was developed through statistical analysis of customer demographic, credit bureau attributes and portfolio databases and is tailored to each country where the international operations

 

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conduct business. The underwriting process is performed entirely in-country or, in some cases, within certain country clusters in Europe. Credit scoring is used to differentiate credit applications and to statistically rank-order credit risk in terms of expected default rates, which enables the international operations to evaluate credit applications for approval and tailor contract structure. While the international operations employ a credit scoring system in the credit approval process, credit scoring does not eliminate credit risk. Adverse determinations in evaluating contracts for purchase or changes in certain macroeconomic factors after purchase could negatively affect the credit performance of the international portfolio.

The proprietary credit scoring system incorporates data contained in the customer’s credit application and automatically interfaces with multiple sources to produce a credit summary upon which the underwriter bases the decision. These sources include vehicle valuation, fraud and certain databases, as well as credit bureaus and internal servicing systems. The system then produces a statistical assessment of these attributes and rank-orders applicant risk profiles to support the approval decision. The international credit scorecards are monitored through comparison of actual versus projected performance by score. Periodically, endeavors are made to refine the proprietary scorecards based on new information, including identified correlations between portfolio performance and data obtained in the underwriting process.

In addition to the proprietary credit scoring system, other underwriting guidelines are utilized. These underwriting guidelines are comprised of numerous evaluation criteria, generally including (i) identification and assessment of the applicant’s willingness and capacity to repay the loan or lease, including consideration of credit history and performance on past and existing obligations; (ii) credit bureau data; (iii) collateral identification and valuation; (iv) payment structure and debt ratios; (v) insurance information; (vi) employment, income and residency verifications, as considered appropriate; and (vii) in certain cases, the creditworthiness of a co-obligor. These underwriting guidelines, and the minimum credit risk profiles of applicants the international operations will approve as rank-ordered by the credit scorecards, are subject to change from time to time based on economic, competitive and capital market conditions as well as overall origination strategies.

The international operations underwrite individual credit applications through underwriting specialists in credit centers using a credit approval process tailored to local market conditions. To maximize control and efficiency, the international operations operate only one credit center per country, except in certain cases in Europe where a cluster credit center serves multiple countries. Underwriting personnel have a specific credit authority based upon their experience and historical portfolio results as well as established credit scoring parameters. More experienced specialists are assigned higher approval levels. If the suggested application attributes and characteristics exceed an underwriting specialist’s credit authority, each specialist has the ability to escalate the application to a more senior underwriter with a higher level of approval authority. Authorized senior underwriting officers may approve any contract application in accordance with the underwriting guidelines. The application processing system includes controls designed to ensure that credit decisions comply with the credit scoring strategies and underwriting policies and procedures that the international operations have in place at the time.

Finance contract application packages completed by prospective obligors are received electronically through electronic platforms that automate and accelerate the financing process. Upon receipt or entry of application data into the application processing system, a credit bureau report and other third-party data sources are automatically accessed and a proprietary credit score is computed. Applications received by the international operations that fail to meet the minimum credit score requirement are automatically declined. For applications that meet the initial requirements, underwriting personnel continue to review the application package and

 

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judgmentally determine whether to approve the application, approve the application subject to conditions that must be met, or deny the application. In Europe and China, approximately 80% of applicants are approved for credit. In Latin America, approximately 60% of applicants are approved for credit. Dealers are contacted regarding credit decisions immediately using the electronic platform. Declined applicants are also provided with appropriate notification of the decision.

Upon selection as the financing source, completed contract packages are sent to an international operations processing center by dealers. The processing centers are generally co-located with the credit centers. In some countries, the contract packages are received electronically to accelerate the on boarding process and payment to dealers. A processing representative verifies certain applicant employment, income and residency information. Contract terms, insurance coverage and other information may be verified or confirmed with the customer. Once a contract is cleared for funding, the funds are electronically transferred to the dealer or a check is issued. Upon funding of the contract, a security interest in the automobile that was financed is generally acquired. Daily reports are generated for review by senior operations management. Credit performance reports track portfolio performance at various levels of detail, including total company, country, product and vintage. Various reports and analytical data are also generated to monitor credit quality as well as to refine the structure and mix of new originations. Key application data, including credit bureau and credit score information, contract structures and terms and payment histories are maintained. The international operations credit risk management department also regularly reviews the performance of the international operations credit scoring system and is responsible for the development and enhancement of its credit scorecards. The international operations credit risk management department also reviews portfolio trends and performance to determine if underwriting criteria need to be adjusted.

Servicing.    The international operations servicing activities include collecting and processing customer payments, responding to customer inquiries, initiating contact with customers who are delinquent, maintaining the security interest in the financed vehicle, monitoring physical damage insurance coverage of the financed vehicle, and arranging for the repossession of financed vehicles, liquidation of collateral and pursuit of deficiencies when appropriate. International payment processing and customer service activities are done through a mixture of in-country personnel and third party vendors.

In larger markets, a predictive dialing system is utilized to make phone calls to customers whose payments are past due. The predictive dialer is a computer-controlled telephone dialing system that simultaneously dials phone numbers of multiple customers from a file of records extracted from the international operations database. Once a connection is made to the automated dialer’s call, the system automatically transfers the call to a collector and the relevant account information to the collector’s computer screen. Accounts that the system has been unable to reach within a specified number of days are flagged, thereby promptly identifying for management all customers who cannot be reached by telephone. By eliminating the time spent on attempting to reach customers, the system gives a single collector the ability to contact a larger number of customers daily.

Once an account reaches a certain level of delinquency, the account moves to one of the advanced collection units. The objective of these collectors is to resolve the delinquent account. The international operations may repossess a financed vehicle if an account is deemed uncollectible, the financed vehicle is deemed by collection personnel to be in danger of being damaged, destroyed or hidden, the customer deals in bad faith or the customer voluntarily surrenders the financed vehicle.

 

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In many countries, statistically-based behavioral assessment models are used in the loan servicing activities to project the relative probability that an individual account will default. The behavioral assessment models are used to help develop servicing strategies for the portfolio or for targeted account groups within the portfolio. At times, payment deferrals are offered to customers who have encountered financial difficulty that has hindered their ability to pay as contracted. A deferral allows the customer to move delinquent payments to the end of the contract, usually by paying a fee that is calculated in a manner specified by applicable law. The collector reviews the customer’s past payment history and behavioral score and assesses the customer’s desire and capacity to make future payments. Before agreeing to a deferral, the collector also considers whether the deferment transaction complies with the international operations’ policies and guidelines. Exceptions to the policies and guidelines for deferrals must be approved in accordance with these policies and guidelines. While payment deferrals are initiated and approved in the collections department, a separate department processes authorized deferment transactions.

Repossessions are subject to prescribed legal procedures, which include peaceful repossession, one or more customer notifications, a prescribed waiting period prior to disposition of the repossessed automobile and return of personal items to the customer. Some jurisdictions provide the customer with reinstatement or redemption rights. Legal requirements, particularly in the event of customer bankruptcy, may restrict the ability to dispose of the repossessed vehicle. The international operations engages independent repossession firms to handle repossessions. All repossessions, other than bankruptcy or previously charged-off accounts, must be approved by a collections officer. Upon repossession and after any prescribed waiting period, the repossessed automobile is sold at auction. The international operations do not sell any vehicles on a retail basis. The proceeds from the sale of the automobile at auction, and any other recoveries, are credited against the balance of the contract. Auction proceeds from sale of the repossessed vehicle and other recoveries are usually not sufficient to cover the outstanding balance of the contract. The international operations pursues collection of deficiencies when such action is deemed to be appropriate.

The international operations policy is to partially charge off an account in the month in which the account becomes 120 days contractually delinquent or in the month a repossession process is initiated, whichever is sooner. The partial charge-off represents the difference between the estimated net sales proceeds from the repossession and sale of the collateral and the amount of the delinquent contract, including accrued interest.

Commercial

Target Market.    The international operations have a long history of providing a full range of financial products to automotive dealers, including new and used vehicle inventory financing, inventory insurance, working capital and capital improvement loans. The international operations have had a relationship with most of the GM-franchised dealerships in the countries where it operates since the inception of the dealership. The international operations have a dealer-centric “high-touch” model designed to promote one-stop shopping, ease of use and dealer loyalty.

Floorplan Financing.    The largest portion of the international commercial finance business is floorplan financing, which supports dealer inventory purchasers of new and used vehicles. Financing is provided through lines of credit extended to individual dealers. In general, each floorplan line is secured by all financed vehicles and by other dealership assets, as well as the continuing personal guarantee of the dealership’s ownership. Additionally, to minimize risk, under certain circumstances, such as dealer default, manufacturers, including GM, are bound by a repurchase obligation that requires the manufacturer to repurchase the new vehicle

 

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inventory according to applicable manufacturer or regulatory parameters. The amount advanced to dealers for new vehicles purchased through the manufacturer is equal to 100% of the wholesale invoice price of new vehicles, which includes destination and other miscellaneous charges, and a price rebate, known as a holdback, from the manufacturer to the dealer in varying amounts stated as a percentage of the invoice price. The loan proceeds are advanced directly to the manufacturer. The manufacturer frequently pays all of the interest for a set period of time so that the dealer does not initially pay to hold the vehicle. To support the dealers’ used car inventory needs, the international operations advance funds to the dealer or auction to purchase used vehicles for inventory based on the appropriate wholesale book value for the region in which the dealer is located. Typically, the international operations advance 80% of wholesale book value for used vehicles.

Floorplan lending is structured to yield interest at a floating rate indexed to a short-term market interest rate, except in Germany where fixed rate financing is also offered. The floating rate for a particular dealer is based on, among other things, the dealer’s creditworthiness, the amount of the credit line, the risk rating and whether or not the dealer is in default. Interest on floorplan loans is payable monthly.

Dealer Loans.    The international operations makes loans to primarily GM-franchised dealers to finance improvements to dealership facilities, to provide working capital and to purchase and finance dealership real estate. These loans are included in commercial receivables in our financial statements. These loans are typically secured by mortgages or deeds of trust on dealership land and buildings, a priority security interest in other dealership assets and typically the continuing personal guarantees from the owners of the dealerships. Dealer loans are structured to yield interest at fixed or floating rates. Interest on dealer loans is generally payable monthly.

Portfolio Data.    The following tables sets forth our outstanding commercial receivables balances for Europe and Latin America at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 (in millions).

 

     2012      2011      2010  

Europe

   $ 3,243       $ 2,961       $ 2,725   

Latin America

     1,489         1,309         1,192   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

   $ 4,732       $ 4,270       $ 3,917   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Underwriting.    The international operations utilize a proprietary underwriting system for commercial financing that has been refined through decades of experience in managing economic cycles. The process involves due diligence of various factors, including, but not limited to, collateral analysis, capital sufficiency, operating performance, financial outlook and credit and payment history. The credit risk rating system is two-dimensional with the Borrower Risk Rating reflecting probability of default over the next 12 months, and the Facility Risk Rating reflecting the loss given default. The design of the credit risk rating system and the assignment of credit risk ratings ensure that there is sufficient granularity to differentiate between the credit worthiness among borrowers, and the differing levels of collateral and other credit enhancements. The credit risk rating for each commercial borrower is completed at least once per annum, typically in tandem with the underwriting or credit decision, with deteriorating credits rated more frequently. In general, riskier loans (as defined by both exposure and credit risk ratings) escalate up the credit approval chain consistent with the delegated lending authority. Credit risk ratings are not expected to be static and are updated contemporaneously when facts and circumstances of the borrower, business climate and other material factors are known so that the credit risk rating remains an accurate

 

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reflection of the credit risk associated with a borrower’s loans. The underwriting processes are performed in commercial lending centers located in China, Mexico, Brazil and Germany. These centers are managed by the commercial risk management team, which operates independently of in-country sales and servicing operations. Each credit proposal is underwritten by an underwriter with expertise commensurate with the size and complexity of the transaction and authority approved within the delegated lending authority parameters. Credit lines greater than $40 million must be approved by an international operations senior management committee

Servicing.    The commercial loan servicing operations are conducted in-country, usually co-located with the consumer lending and servicing centers. Commercial servicing staff monitor daily the level of borrowing under each dealer’s account. When a dealer’s outstanding balance exceeds the availability on any given credit line with that dealer, the international operations may reallocate balances across existing lines, temporarily suspend the granting of additional credit, increase the dealer’s credit line, either temporarily or for an extended period of time, or take other actions following an evaluation and analysis of the dealer’s financial condition and the cause of the excess or overline. Under the terms of the credit agreement with the dealer, the international operations may demand payment of interest and principal on wholesale credit lines at any time.

The international operations generally require payment of the principal amount of a floorplan financed vehicle upon its sale or lease by the dealer to the retail customer. Upon the sale of the collateral, the dealer must repay the advance on the sold vehicle according to the repayment terms. Typically the dealer has two to ten business days to repay an advance on a sold vehicle, depending on the timing of the receipt of the sale proceeds. These repayment terms can vary based on the risk rating. The international operations periodically inspect and verify that the financed vehicles are on the dealership lot and available for sale. The frequency and timing of the verifications varies based on the dealership risk rating determined by the international operations’ commercial lending center, and no advance notice is given to the dealer. Among other things, verifications are intended to determine dealer compliance with the master loan agreement as to repayment terms and to determine the status of our collateral.

Commercial receivables are individually evaluated and, where collectability of the recorded balance is in doubt, are written down to fair value of the collateral less costs to sell. Commercial receivables are charged-off at the earlier of when they are deemed uncollectible or reach 360 days past due.

Financing

The international operations primarily finances its operations through the use of secured and unsecured bank lines, through public and private securitization transactions where such markets are developed and, to a lesser extent in Latin America, through public financing programs like the issuance of commercial paper. Additionally, in Europe a portion of the international operations are funded through an inter-company loan from GM Financial to the European entities. In China, GMAC-SAIC also raises funding through whole-loan asset sales. The diversity of these funding sources enhances funding flexibility, limits dependence on any one source, and results in a more cost-effective funding strategy over the long term.

The international operations seek to fund each country through local sources of funding to minimize currency and country risk. As such, the mix of funding sources varies from country to country, depending on the characteristics of the receivables and the relative development of debt capital and securitization markets in each country. GMAC-SAIC and the Latin American operations

 

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have been entirely funded by local sources since 2010 or earlier. While the European operations obtain most of their funding from local sources, they also borrow funds from affiliated companies in other European countries and have an inter-company line of credit from GM Financial. Over time, we expect the European operations to replace the affiliated borrowings, including borrowings from GM Financial on the inter-company line of credit, with local funding.

Secured and Unsecured Credit Facilities

Generally, the international operations use bank credit facilities as a source of funding. Both committed and uncommitted credit facilities, that are either secured or unsecured, are utilized. The financial institutions providing the uncommitted facilities are not obligated to advance funds under them. Secured facilities typically take the form of a sale of consumer receivables to the lending bank, with the bank retaining the right to sell back any non-performing accounts.

Securitizations

Asset-backed securitizations are the primary source of funding in Mexico, Germany, France and the UK. The majority of the international operations’ outstanding securitizations are private transactions, but we expect that the international operations may execute a higher portion of its transactions in the public markets going forward, subject to market conditions. The assets sold in these transactions include consumer finance receivables, finance lease receivables, and dealer floorplan receivables.

Unsecured Debt Capital Markets

Although the international operations have historically had active capital markets funding programs, such programs are not currently a significant source of funding, except in Colombia. These programs have included, and may include in the future depending on market conditions and credit profile, commercial paper and medium term note programs.

 

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EX-99.8 9 d532458dex998.htm EX-99.8 EX-99.8

Exhibit 99.8

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the International Operations

We did not acquire Ally’s auto finance and financial service operations in Europe and Latin America until April 1, 2013. Accordingly, the financial and operating results for the operations we acquired are not included in our quarterly operating results as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and the assets and liabilities of the operations we acquired are not included in our balance sheet as of March 31, 2013.

Presentation and Analysis of Results

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Offering Memorandum. The results of operations are presented for two periods: fiscal 2012 and 2011.

 

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Results of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2012 as compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011

Finance Receivables

A summary of our consumer finance receivables is as follows (in millions):

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2012     2011  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 9,376      $ 9,333   

Loans purchased

     6,101        6,408   

Charge-offs

     (157     (121

Principal collections

     (4,840     (5,616

Changes in foreign currency exchange spot rates

     (14     (628
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 10,466      $ 9,376   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The average new loan size decreased to $14,567 for fiscal 2012 from $15,945 for fiscal 2011 primarily driven by weaker foreign currencies against the US dollar. This decrease in the average loan size caused the dollar amount of loans purchased to decrease year over year.

A summary of our commercial finance receivables is as follows (in millions):

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2012     2011  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 4,799      $ 4,400   

Loans funded

     30,222        33,983   

Charge-offs

     (2     (4

Principal collections

     (30,362     (33,350

Changes in foreign currency exchange spot rates

     105        (230
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 4,762      $ 4,799   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average Earning Assets

Average earning assets are as follows (in millions):

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2012      2011  

Average consumer finance receivables

   $ 10,025       $ 9,574   

Average commercial finance receivables

     4,451         4,624   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average finance receivables

   $ 14,476       $ 14,197   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing Revenue

Financing revenue and other interest income

Financing revenue and other interest income decreased to $1,599 million for fiscal 2012 from $1,717 million for fiscal 2011 primarily due to a decrease in earnings on the consumer loan portfolio due to a lower effective yield as well as a weakening foreign exchange rate against the US dollar. The effective yield on our consumer finance receivables was 11.9% for fiscal 2012 compared to 12.4% for fiscal 2011 as a result of a reduction in benchmark rates that drove the rates we passed through to consumers lower. The effective yield represents finance charges and fees recorded in earnings during the period as a percentage of average consumer finance receivables.

 

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Income from equity method investee

The income from equity method investee is related to our joint venture in China, GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited (GMAC-SAIC), in which we have a 40% ownership percentage. The $16 million increase for fiscal year 2012 from fiscal year 2011 was driven by ongoing growth in the demand for automotive vehicles and related financial services in China.

Other income, net of losses

Other income, net of losses decreased to $154 million in fiscal 2012 from $192 million in fiscal 2011 primarily due to a decrease in service fees charged in connection with run off of the full service leasing business.

Costs and Expenses

Noninterest expense

Noninterest expense consists of the following (in millions):

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2012      2011  

Compensation and benefits expense

   $ 153       $ 153   

Other operating expenses

     403         454   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

   $ 556       $ 607   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits expense was flat overall year over year. Increased headcount to support origination structure and new lending programs resulted in higher compensation and benefits expense by $12 million for fiscal 2012 which was offset by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. Compensation and benefits expense represented 27.5% and 25.2% of total noninterest expenses for fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Other operating expenses decreased primarily due movements in foreign currency exchange rates as well as lower servicing expenses primarily due to run-off of the full service leasing portfolio.

Total Noninterest expenses as a percentage of average earning assets were 3.6% and 4.1% for fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. The improvement resulted from the ability to maintain costs at prior year levels while growing average earning assets.

Provision for Loan Losses

Provisions for finance receivable 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 fiscal 2012 and 2011 reflect inherent losses on receivables originated during the periods and changes in the amount of inherent losses on receivables originated in prior periods. The provision for loan losses increased to $86 million for fiscal 2012 from $66 million for fiscal 2011 as a result of the increase in the size of the consumer finance receivables portfolio and as the result of an increase in expected losses in Brazil. As a percentage of average finance receivables, the provision for loan losses was 0.6% for fiscal 2012 compared to 0.5% for fiscal 2011.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $757 million for fiscal 2012 from $836 million for fiscal 2011. The decrease was primarily as a result of movement in foreign-currency exchange rates and a reduction in our effective rate of interest expense, offset by higher borrowing levels. Our effective rate of interest expense on our debt was 6.4% for fiscal 2012 compared to 7.3% for

 

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fiscal 2011. The effective rate decreased as a result of a reduction in the benchmark rates and the improvement of credit spreads on secured debt.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense decreased to $45 million for fiscal 2012 from $88 million for fiscal 2011. This decrease was primarily attributable to the release of a deferred tax valuation allowance for Italy.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following (in millions):

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2012     2011  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   $ 69      $ (196

Net (losses) gains and prior service costs

     (31     10   

Income tax benefit (provision)

     9        (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 47      $ (189
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment

Foreign currency translation adjustment gains (losses) of $69 million and $(196) million for fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively, were included in other comprehensive income (loss). The translation adjustment is due to the change in the value of our foreign currency denominated assets related to the change in the U.S. dollar to foreign conversion rates during the year.

Net (losses) gains and prior service costs

Net (losses) gains and prior service costs were primarily impacted by changes in actuarial assumptions made for the defined benefit plans.

Credit Quality

Consumer Finance Receivables

The consumer portfolio contains a large portion of loans to prime borrowers, thus we anticipate a lower level of delinquencies and charge-offs than with the consumer loans in the North American segment.

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

 

     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Consumer finance receivables

   $ 10,466      $ 9,376   

Less: allowance for loan losses

     (155     (138
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consumer finance receivables, net

   $ 10,311      $ 9,238   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of outstanding contracts

     1,040,904        974,864   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average amount of outstanding contract (in dollars)(a)

   $ 10,055      $ 9,618   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of consumer finance receivables

     1.5     1.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Average amount of outstanding contract consists of consumer finance receivables divided by number of outstanding contracts.

 

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Delinquency

The following is a summary of consumer finance receivables (based upon contractual amount due, which is not materially different than recorded investment) that are (i) more than 30 days delinquent, but not yet in repossession and (ii) in repossession, but not yet charged-off (dollars in millions):

 

     December 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
     Amount      Percent of
Contractual
Amount Due
    Amount      Percent of
Contractual
Amount Due
 

Delinquent contracts:

          

31 to 60 days

   $ 97         0.9   $ 88         0.9

Greater-than-60 days

     124         1.2        101         1.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     221         2.1        189         1.9   

In repossession

     6         0.1        5         0.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 227         2.2   $ 194         2.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

An account is considered delinquent when a contractually scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was due. Delinquencies may vary from period to period based upon the average age or seasoning of the portfolio, seasonality within the calendar year and economic factors.

Commercial Finance Receivables

The following table presents a summary of the consumer finance receivables that are more than 30 days delinquent (dollars in millions):

 

     December 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
     Amount      Percent of
Contractual
Amount Due
    Amount      Percent of
Contractual
Amount Due
 

Delinquent contracts:

          

31 to 60 days

        0.0        0.0

Greater-than-60 days

   $ 69         1.4   $ 118         2.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

   $ 69         1.4   $ 118         2.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Impaired loans

Loans are considered impaired when it is determined to be probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement. The following table presents information about our commercial impaired finance receivables and loans recorded at historical cost at December 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in millions):

 

     Unpaid principal
balance
     Carrying value
before
allowance
     Impaired with no
allowance
     Impaired with an
allowance
     Allowance for
impaired loans
 

2012

   $ 69       $ 69       $ 20       $ 49       $ 7   

2011

     118         118         32         86         18   

The following table presents average balance and interest income for our impaired commercial finance receivables and loans years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (dollars in millions):

 

     2012      2011  
     Average balance      Interest income      Average balance      Interest income  

Commercial

   $ 58       $ 3       $ 110       $ 9   

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources of the International Operations

The international operations had available cash and cash equivalents for daily operations of $888 million and $447 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The international operations utilizes both committed and uncommitted credit facilities. The financial institutions that provide the uncommitted facilities are not contractually obligated to advance funds under them. The total capacity in the committed funding facilities is provided by banks and other financial institutions through private transactions. The committed secured funding facilities can be revolving in nature and allow for additional funding during the commitment period, or they can be amortizing and do not allow for any further funding after the closing date. At December 31, 2012, the international operations had $9.5 billion of committed secured funding, of which $5.4 billion was revolving.

 

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Excluding facilities with Ally, a summary of the international operations funding facilities as of December 31, 2012 is as follows (in billions):

Committed Funding Facilities

 

     Outstanding      Unused capacity(a)      Total capacity  

December 31, ($ in billions)

       2012              2011              2012              2011              2012              2011      

Unsecured

   $ 0.1       $ 0.1             $ 0.1       $ 0.1   

Secured(b)

     5.7         5.8       $ 1.9       $ 2.5         7.6         8.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total committed facilities

   $ 5.8       $ 5.9       $ 1.9       $ 2.5       $ 7.7       $ 8.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Funding from committed secured facilities is available on request in the event excess collateral resides in certain facilities or is available to the extent incremental collateral is available and contributed to the facilities.
(b) Total unused capacity includes $0.4 billion as of December 31, 2012, and $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2011, from certain committed funding arrangements that are generally reliant upon the origination of future automotive receivables and that are available in 2013.

Uncommitted Funding Facilities

 

     Outstanding      Unused capacity      Total capacity  

December 31, ($ in billions)

       2012              2011              2012              2011              2012              2011      

Unsecured

   $ 2.1       $ 1.9       $ 0.4       $ 0.5       $ 2.5       $ 2.4   

Secured

     0.1         0.1         0.1         0.1         0.2         0.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total uncommitted facilities

   $ 2.2       $ 2.0       $ 0.5       $ 0.6       $ 2.7       $ 2.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Interest Rate and Foreign Currency Risk of the International Operations

Interest Rate Risk

We execute interest rate swaps to modify our exposure to interest rate risk by converting certain fixed-rate instruments to a variable-rate and certain variable-rate instruments to a fixed rate. We monitor our mix of fixed- and variable-rate debt in relation to the rate profile of our assets. When it is cost-effective to do so, we may enter into interest rate swaps to achieve our desired mix of fixed- and variable-rate debt.

We enter into economic hedges to mitigate exposure for the following categories:

 

   

Debt—We do not apply hedge accounting to our derivative portfolio held to mitigate interest rate risk associated with our debt portfolio. Typically, the significant terms of the interest rate swaps match the significant terms of the underlying debt resulting in an effective conversion of the rate of the related debt.

 

   

Other—We enter into interest rate swaps to economically hedge our net fixed versus variable interest rate exposure.

Foreign Currency Risk

We enter into derivative financial instruments to mitigate the risk associated with variability in cash flows related to foreign-currency financial instruments. Currency swaps are used to economically hedge foreign exchange exposure on foreign-currency-denominated debt by converting the funding currency to the same currency of the assets being financed. Similar to our interest rate derivatives, the swaps are generally entered into or traded concurrent with the debt issuance with the terms of the swap matching the terms of the underlying debt.

We have not elected to treat any foreign-currency derivatives as hedges for accounting purposes principally because the changes in the fair values of the foreign-currency swaps are substantially offset by the foreign-currency revaluation gains and losses of the underlying assets and liabilities.

 

    December 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
    Derivative
Contracts in a
          Derivative
Contracts in a
       
(In millions)   Receivable
Position
    Payable
Position
    Notional
Amount
    Receivable
Position
    Payable
Position
    Notional
Amount
 

Economic hedges Interest rate risk

           

Debt

  $ 21      $ 29      $ 6,174      $ 13      $ 20      $ 7,565   

Other

      1        990          13        971   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest rate risk

  $ 21      $ 30      $ 7,164      $ 13      $ 33      $ 8,536   

Foreign exchange risk

      18        471         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total economic hedges

  $ 21      $ 48      $ 7,635      $ 13      $ 33      $ 8,536   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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EX-99.9 10 d532458dex999.htm EX-99.9 EX-99.9

Exhibit 99.9

ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

COMBINED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011     2010  

Financing revenue and other interest income

      

Interest and fees on finance receivables and loans

   $ 1,514      $ 1,553      $ 1,442   

Other interest income

     8        38        23   

Interest-bearing cash

     31        33        31   

Operating leases

     46        93        201   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total financing revenue and other interest income

     1,599        1,717        1,697   

Interest expense

      

Interest on short-term borrowings

     130        199        177   

Interest on long-term debt

     627        637        636   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     757        836        813   

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets

     38        60        135   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net financing revenue

     804        821        749   

Other revenue

      

Income from equity method investee

     96        80        50   

Other income, net of losses

     154        192        246   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other revenue

     250        272        296   

Total net revenue

     1,054        1,093        1,045   

Provision for loan losses

     86        66        58   

Noninterest expense

      

Compensation and benefits expense

     153        153        150   

Other operating expenses

     403        454        463   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     556        607        613   

Income before income tax expense

     412        420        374   

Income tax expense

     45        88        42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     367        332        332   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

      

Translation adjustments

      

Translation adjustments arising from revaluations during the period

     71        (200     4   

Less: Accumulated translation adjustments reclassified to net income during the period

     2        (4     (36
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     69        (196     40   

Defined benefit pension plans

      

Net (losses) gains and prior service costs, net of tax benefit (expense) of $9 million in 2012, $(3) million in 2011, $3 million in 2010

     (22     7        (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     47        (189     33   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 414      $ 143      $ 365   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Notes to the Combined Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

F-1


ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011  

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

    

Noninterest-bearing

   $ 71      $ 87   

Interest-bearing

     817        360   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

     888        447   

Finance receivables and loans, net

    

Finance receivables and loans, net

     15,228        14,175   

Allowance for loan losses

     (178     (182
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total finance receivables and loans, net

     15,050        13,993   

Investment in operating leases, net

     136        167   

Investment in equity method investee

     386        286   

Deferred income tax asset

     421        306   

Other assets

     1,209        1,166   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 18,090      $ 16,365   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Short-term borrowings—Third party

   $ 2,800      $ 2,895   

Short-term borrowings—AFI

     1,351        1,722   

Long-term debt—Third party

     8,154        6,651   

Long-term debt—AFI

     497        424   

Interest payable

     149        101   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     1,583        1,172   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     14,534        12,965   

Invested equity

    

Parent’s net investment

     3,550        3,441   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     6        (41
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total invested equity

     3,556        3,400   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and invested equity

   $ 18,090      $ 16,365   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Notes to the Combined Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

F-2


ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

The assets of consolidated variable interest entities that can be used only to settle obligations of the consolidated variable interest entities and the liabilities of these entities for which creditors (or beneficial interest holders) do not have recourse to our general credit were as follows.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011  

Assets

    

Finance receivables and loans, net

    

Consumer

   $ 5,125      $ 4,649   

Commercial

     2,368        1,825   

Allowance for loan losses

     (24     (22
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total finance receivables and loans, net

     7,469        6,452   

Other assets

     447        419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 7,916      $ 6,871   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Short-term borrowings

   $ 1,480      $ 795   

Long-term debt

     4,303        3,653   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     22        6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 5,805      $ 4,454   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Notes to the Combined Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN INVESTED EQUITY

 

($ in millions)

   Parent’s net
investment
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Total invested
equity
 

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 3,006      $ 115      $ 3,121   

Net income

     332          332   

Capital contributions

     136          136   

Dividends to Ally Financial Inc.

     (136       (136

Other comprehensive income

       33        33   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 3,338      $ 148      $ 3,486   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     332          332   

Capital contributions

     67          67   

Dividends to Ally Financial Inc.

     (296       (296

Other comprehensive loss

       (189     (189
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 3,441      $ (41   $ 3,400   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     367          367   

Capital contributions

     23          23   

Dividends to Ally Financial Inc.

     (281       (281

Other comprehensive income

       47        47   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

   $ 3,550      $ 6      $ 3,556   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Notes to the Combined Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011     2010  

Operating activities

      

Net income

   $ 367      $ 332      $ 332   

Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities

      

Depreciation and amortization

     117        159        291   

Provision for loan losses

     86        66        58   

Income from equity method investee

     (96     (80     (50

Net change in

      

Deferred income taxes

     (111     (39     (81

Interest payable

     56        (64     83   

Other assets

     (78     (140     60   

Other liabilities

     373        26        (23

Other, net

     31        53        34   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     745        313        704   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

      

Net (increase) decrease in finance receivables and loans

     (1,091     (1,404     1,168   

Purchases of operating lease assets

     (84     (19     (68

Disposals of operating lease assets

     92        209        379   

Net change in restricted cash related to variable interest entity

     (44     216        128   

Other, net

     4        (7     (26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (1,123     (1,005     1,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

      

Net change in short-term borrowings

     (169     604        313   

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     6,001        6,223        4,785   

Repayments of long-term debt

     (4,465     (5,057     (5,565

Net change in long-term debt with AFI

     (283     (935     (2,117

Dividends paid to AFI

     (255     (89     (136

Capital contributions from AFI

       28        98   

Other, net

     5        (19     17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     834        755        (2,605
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (15     (8     274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     441        55        (46

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     447        392        438   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 888      $ 447      $ 392   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures

      

Cash paid for

      

Interest

   $ 695      $ 1,030      $ 693   

Income taxes

     26        87        35   

The Notes to the Combined Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Significant Accounting Policies

Ally Financial Inc. and its affiliated companies (formerly GMAC Inc. and referred to herein as “Ally” or “AFI”) is a leading independent, financial services firm. Founded in 1919, Ally is a leading automotive financial services company with over 90 years of experience providing a broad array of financial products and services to automotive dealers and their customers.

On November 21, 2012, Ally announced that it has reached agreements to sell substantially all of its remaining international automotive finance operations to General Motors Financial Corporation (“GMF”). The agreements include sales of Ally’s international automotive finance operations in Asia, Europe and South America (“AFI-IO”) whose focus has been on five core markets within 14 countries: China (through our joint venture, GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited (“GMAC-SAIC”)), Brazil, Mexico, Germany and the United Kingdom.

The proposed transactions are subject to customary regulatory review and approval as well as other closing conditions including the requirements to deliver carve-out financial statements of AFI-IO. The accompanying special purpose financial statements represent the combined financial position and results of operations for the entities governed under the agreements of sale (herein referred to as the “Carve- out Financial Statements”). Within these financial statements “we”, “us”, “the Company”, and “our” refers to AFI-IO. AFI-IO provides financial services to automotive dealer customers, predominately focusing on financing automobiles manufactured by General Motors Company (“GM”).

Combination and Basis of Presentation

The Carve-out Financial Statements include our accounts after eliminating all significant intercompany balances and transactions and include all variable interest entities (VIEs) in which we are the primary beneficiary. Refer to Note 7 for further details on our VIEs. Our accounting and reporting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).

The financial statements of entities that operate outside of the United States generally are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates and the results of operations and cash flows are determined using approximate weighted average exchange rates for the period. Translation adjustments are related to foreign subsidiaries using local currency as their functional currency and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency transaction gains or losses are recorded directly to the Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income, regardless of whether such amounts are either realized or unrealized. We may elect to enter into foreign-currency derivatives to mitigate our exposure to changes in foreign-exchange rates. Refer to Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities below for a discussion of our hedging activities of the foreign-currency exposure.

The Carve-out Financial Statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses directly attributable to AFI-IO, as well as allocations deemed reasonable by management, to present the financial position, results of operations, changes in invested equity and cash flows on a stand-alone basis. The principal allocation methodologies have been described below. The financial information included herein may not necessarily reflect the financial position, results of operations, changes in invested equity and cash flows of the AFI-IO in the future or what they would have been had AFI-IO been a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

AFI provided certain corporate services to us, and costs associated with these functions have been allocated to us. These allocations include costs related to corporate services, such as executive management, information technology, legal, finance and accounting, investor relations, human resources, risk management, tax, treasury, and other services. The allocations represent costs for services directly benefiting AFI-IO. A service is a benefit if it improves or has the potential to improve the operations or profitability of the benefited entity. An activity is generally considered to provide a benefit if the party in receipt of the services would have performed the same or similar activity for itself or would be willing to pay a third party to perform the same or similar activity. The total amount of these allocations from AFI was approximately $62 million, $47 million, and $59 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. These cost allocations are reflected within other operating expenses in our Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income as well as classified as “Allocated corporate overhead expense” in Note 19. Management believes the basis on which the expenses have been allocated to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by us during the periods presented.

The allocations may not reflect the expense we would have incurred as a stand-alone company for the periods presented. Actual costs that we may have incurred if we had been a stand-alone company would depend on a number of factors, including the chosen organizational structure, what functions were outsourced or performed by employees, and strategic decisions made in certain areas.

The Parent’s net investment represents AFI’s interest in our recorded net assets. The Parent’s net investment balance represents the cumulative net investment made by AFI in us through that date, including any prior net income or loss or other comprehensive income (loss) attributed to us and contributions received from or distributions made to AFI. Certain transactions between us and other related parties that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of AFI, including allocated expenses and settlement of intercompany transactions, are also included in the Parent’s net investment.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and that affect income and expenses during the reporting period and related disclosures. In developing the estimates and assumptions, management uses all available evidence; however, actual results could differ because of uncertainties associated with estimating the amounts, timing, and likelihood of possible outcomes.

Significant Accounting Policies

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and certain highly liquid investment securities with maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents that have restrictions on our ability to withdraw the funds are included in other assets on our Combined Balance Sheet. The book value of cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short maturities of these instruments.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Equity Method Investment

Investments in our investees are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company recognizes its share of the earnings or losses of an investee, both as adjustments to its original investment in its Combined Balance Sheet, and also in the Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income.

The share of an investees’ earnings that the Company recognizes is calculated based on its ownership percentage of the investees’ common stock. When calculating its share of an investees’ earnings, any intra-company profits and losses are eliminated. Further, if an investee issues dividends to the Company, the Company deducts the amount of these dividends from the carrying amount of its investment in investee.

If an investee records adjustments in other comprehensive income (loss), then the Company records its share of these adjustments as changes to its investment in the investee, with a corresponding adjustment. Our investees’ adjustments to other comprehensive income include foreign currency translation adjustments.

Finance Receivables and Loans

Finance receivables and loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income, premiums and discounts, and allowances. Unearned income, which includes unearned rate support received from an automotive manufacturer on certain automotive loans and deferred origination fees reduced by origination costs, is amortized over the contractual life of the related finance receivable or loan using the effective interest method. Loan commitment fees are generally deferred and amortized over the commitment period.

Our portfolio divisions are based on the level at which we develop and document our methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses. Additionally, the classes of finance receivables are based on several factors including the method for monitoring and assessing credit risk, the method of measuring carrying value, and the risk characteristics of the finance receivable. Based on an evaluation of our process for developing the allowance for loan losses including the nature and extent of exposure to credit risk arising from finance receivables, we have determined our portfolio divisions to be consumer automobile and commercial.

 

   

Consumer automobile—Consists of retail automobile financing for new and used vehicles.

 

   

Commercial—Consists of financing operations to fund dealer purchases of new and used vehicle through wholesale or floorplan financing. Additional commercial offerings include automotive dealer term loans, revolving lines of credit, and dealer fleet financing as well as term loans to finance dealership land and buildings.

Nonaccrual Loans

Revenue recognition is suspended when any finance receivables and loans are placed on nonaccrual status. Generally, all classes of finance receivables and loans are placed on nonaccrual status when principal or interest has been delinquent for 90 days or when full collection is determined not to be probable. Revenue accrued, but not collected, at the date finance receivables and loans are placed on nonaccrual status is reversed and subsequently recognized only to the extent it is received in cash or until it qualifies for return to accrual status.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

However, where there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectability of loan principal, all cash received is applied to reduce the carrying value of such loans. Finance receivables and loans are restored to accrual status only when contractually current and the collection of future payments is reasonably assured.

Generally, we recognize all classes of loans as past due when they are 30 days delinquent on making a contractually required payment.

Impaired Loans

All classes of loans are considered impaired when we determine it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due (both principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

All classes of commercial loans are considered impaired on an individual basis and reported as impaired when we determine it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.

For all classes of impaired loans, income recognition is consistent with that of nonaccrual loans discussed above. For collateral dependent loans, if the recorded investment in impaired loans exceeds the fair value of the collateral, a charge-off is recorded.

Charge-offs

As a general rule, consumer automobile loans are written down to estimated collateral value, less costs to sell, once a loan becomes 120 days past due. Consumer automobile loans in bankruptcy that are 60 days past due are written down to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, within 60 days of receipt of notification of filing from the bankruptcy court.

Commercial loans are individually evaluated and, where collectability of the recorded balance is in doubt, are written down to the estimated fair value of the collateral less costs to sell. Generally, all commercial loans are charged off when it becomes unlikely that the borrower is willing or able to repay the remaining balance of the loan and any underlying collateral is not sufficient to recover the outstanding principal.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses (the allowance) is management’s estimate of incurred losses in the lending portfolios. We determine the amount of the allowance required for each of our portfolio divisions based on its relative risk characteristics. Additions to the allowance are charged to current period earnings through the provision for loan losses; amounts determined to be uncollectible are charged directly against the allowance, net of amounts recovered on previously charged-off accounts.

The allowance is comprised of two components: specific reserves established for individual loans evaluated as impaired and portfolio- level reserves established for large groups of typically smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment. We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance based on the combined total of these two components. Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. It is possible that others, given the same information, may at any point in time reach different reasonable conclusions.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Measurement of impairment for specific reserves is generally determined on a loan-by-loan basis. Loans determined to be specifically impaired are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, an observable market price, or the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, whichever is determined to be the most appropriate. When these measurement values are lower than the carrying value of that loan, impairment is recognized. Loans that are not identified as individually impaired are pooled with other loans with similar risk characteristics for evaluation of impairment for the portfolio-level allowance.

For the purpose of calculating portfolio-level reserves, we group our loans into portfolio divisions: consumer automobile and commercial. The allowance consists of the combination of a quantitative assessment component based on statistical models and retrospective evaluation of actual loss information to loss forecasts, and includes a qualitative component based on management judgment. Management takes into consideration relevant qualitative factors, including external and internal trends such as the impacts of changes in underwriting standards, collections and account management effectiveness, geographic concentrations, and economic events, among other factors, that have occurred but are not yet reflected in the quantitative assessment component. All qualitative adjustments are adequately documented, reviewed, and approved through our established risk governance processes.

Consumer Loans

Our consumer automobile portfolio is reviewed for impairment based on an analysis of loans that are grouped into common risk categories (i.e., past due status, loan or lease type, collateral type, borrower, industry or geographic concentrations). We perform periodic and systematic detailed reviews of our lending portfolios to identify inherent risks and to assess the overall collectability of those portfolios. Loss models are utilized for these portfolios, which consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss experience, current economic conditions, anticipated repossessions trends, delinquencies and credit scores, and expected loss factors by loan type.

The allowance for loan losses within the consumer automobile portfolio division is calculated using proprietary statistical models and other risk indicators applied to pools of loans with similar risk characteristics, including credit scores and loan-to-value ratios, to arrive at an estimate of incurred losses in the portfolio. These statistical loss forecasting models are utilized to estimate incurred losses and consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss experience, estimated defaults based on portfolio trends, delinquencies, and general economic and business trends. These statistical models predict forecasted losses inherent in the portfolio based on both vintage and migration analyses.

The forecasted losses consider historical factors such as frequency (the number of contracts that we expect to default) and loss severity (the expected loss on a per vehicle basis). The loss severity within the consumer automobile portfolio division is impacted by the market values of vehicles that are repossessed. Vehicle market values are affected by numerous factors including vehicle supply, the condition of the vehicle upon repossession, the overall price and volatility of gasoline or diesel fuel, consumer preference related to specific vehicle divisions, and other factors. The historical loss experience is updated quarterly to incorporate the most recent data reflective of the current economic environment.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The quantitative assessment component may be supplemented with qualitative reserves based on management’s determination that such adjustments provide a better estimate of credit losses. This qualitative assessment takes into consideration relevant internal and external factors that have occurred but are not yet reflected in the forecasted losses and may affect the performance of the portfolio.

Commercial

The allowance for loan losses within the commercial portfolio is comprised of reserves established for specific loans evaluated as impaired and portfolio-level reserves based on non-impaired loans grouped into pools based on similar risk characteristics and collectively evaluated.

A commercial loan is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement based on current information and events. These loans are primarily evaluated individually and are risk-rated based on borrower, collateral, and industry-specific information that management believes is relevant in determining the occurrence of a loss event and measuring impairment. Management establishes specific allowances for commercial loans determined to be individually impaired based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, observable market price or the fair value of collateral, whichever is determined to be the most appropriate. Estimated costs to sell or realize the value of the collateral on a discounted basis are included in the impairment measurement, when appropriate.

Loans not identified as impaired are grouped into pools based on similar risk characteristics and collectively evaluated. Our risk rating models use historical loss experience, concentrations, current economic conditions, and performance trends. The commercial historical loss experience is updated quarterly to incorporate the most recent data reflective of the current economic environment. The determination of the allowance is influenced by numerous assumptions and many factors that may materially affect estimates of loss, including volatility of loss given default, probability of default, and rating migration. In assessing the risk rating of a particular loan, several factors are considered including an evaluation of historical and current information involving subjective assessments and interpretations. In addition, the allowance related to the commercial portfolio division is influenced by estimated recoveries from automotive manufacturers relative to guarantees or agreements with them to repurchase vehicles used as collateral to secure the loans.

The quantitative assessment component may be supplemented with qualitative reserves based on management’s determination that such adjustments provide a better estimate of credit losses. This qualitative assessment takes into consideration relevant internal and external factors that have occurred and may affect the credit quality of the portfolio.

Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities

We securitize, sell, and service consumer automobile loans, finance leases, and wholesale loans. Securitization transactions typically involve the use of variable interest entities and are generally accounted for as secured financings. We may retain economic interests in the securitized and sold assets, which are generally retained in the form of senior or subordinated interests, interest-only strips, cash reserve accounts, residual interests, and servicing rights.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

In order to conclude whether or not a variable interest entity is required to be consolidated, careful consideration and judgment must be given to our continuing involvement with the variable interest entity. In circumstances where we have both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant, we would conclude that we would consolidate the entity, which would also preclude us from recording an accounting sale on the transaction. In the case of a consolidated variable interest entity, the accounting is consistent with a secured financing, i.e., we continue to carry the loans and we record the secured debt on our balance sheet. Unrecorded retained economic interests in consolidated variable interest entities can be determined as the difference between the recognized assets and recognized liabilities. Refer to Note 7 for discussion on variable interest entities.

We retain servicing responsibilities for all of our consumer automobile loan, finance lease, and wholesale loan securitizations. In our deals, we do not recognize the servicing and ancillary fees apart from the interest income on the securitized assets and the interest expense on the issued secured debt.

The investors in the securitization trusts generally have no recourse to our assets outside of representation and warranty repurchase provisions customary in the marketplace.

Repossessed Assets

Assets are classified as repossessed and included in other assets when physical possession of the collateral is taken. Repossessed assets are carried at the lower of the outstanding balance at the time of repossession or the fair value of the asset less estimated costs to sell. Losses on the revaluation of repossessed assets are charged to the allowance for loan losses at the time of repossession. Declines in value after repossession are charged to other operating expenses for finance receivables and loans and depreciation expense for operating lease assets as incurred.

Investment in Operating Leases

Investment in operating leases represents the automobiles or other commercial properties that are underlying the leases and is reported at cost, less accumulated depreciation and net of impairment charges and origination fees or costs. Depreciation of vehicles is generally provided on a straight-line basis to an estimated residual value over the lease term. We periodically reevaluate our depreciation rates on projected residual values. Income from operating lease assets that includes lease origination fees, net of lease origination costs, is recognized as operating lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the scheduled lease term.

When a lease vehicle is returned to us, the asset is reclassified from investment in operating leases, net, to other assets and recorded at the lower-of-cost or estimated fair value, less costs to sell, on our Combined Balance Sheet.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

The carrying value of long-lived assets (including property and equipment) are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable from the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from their use and eventual disposition. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

comparison of their carrying amount to future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If these assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value as estimated by discounted cash flows. No material impairment of long-lived assets was recognized in 2012, 2011, or 2010.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, are reported in other assets on our Combined Balance Sheet. Included in property and equipment are certain buildings, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements, company vehicles, IT hardware and software, and capitalized software costs. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which generally ranges from three to thirty years. Capitalized software is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life, which generally ranges from three to five years. Capitalized software that is not expected to provide substantive service potential or for which development costs significantly exceed the amount originally expected is considered impaired and written down to fair value. Software expenditures that are considered general, administrative, or of a maintenance nature are expensed as incurred.

Legal and Regulatory Reserves

Reserves for legal and regulatory matters are established when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable, with a corresponding amount recorded to other operating expense. In cases where we have an accrual for losses, it is our policy to include an estimate for probable and estimable legal expenses related to the case. If, at the time of evaluation, the loss contingency related to a litigation or regulatory matter is not both probable and estimable, we do not establish an accrued liability. We continue to monitor legal and regulatory matters for further developments that could affect the requirement to establish a liability or that may impact the amount of a previously established liability. There may be exposure to loss in excess of any amounts recognized. For certain other matters where the risk of loss is determined to be reasonably possible, estimable, and material to the financial statements, disclosure regarding details of the matter and an estimated range of loss is required. The estimated range of possible loss does not represent our maximum loss exposure. Financial statement disclosure is also required for matters that are deemed probable or reasonably possible, material to the financial statements, but for which an estimated range of loss is not possible to determine. While we believe our reserves are adequate, the outcome of legal and regulatory proceedings is extremely difficult to predict and we may settle claims or be subject to judgments for amounts that differ from our estimates. For information regarding the nature of all material contingencies, refer to Note 18.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We use derivative instruments for risk management purposes. In accordance with applicable accounting standards, all derivative financial instruments are required to be recorded on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities and measured at fair value. Additionally, we report derivative financial instruments on the Combined Balance Sheet on a gross basis. For additional information on derivative instruments and hedging activities, refer to Note 12.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments held for risk management purposes are reported in current period earnings.

Full-service Leasing Products

We offer full-service individual and fleet leasing products in Europe (“Masterlease”). In addition to financing the vehicles, we offer maintenance, fleet and accident management services, as well as fuel programs, short-term vehicle rental and title and licensing services.

Income Taxes

Our income tax expense, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and reserves for unrecognized tax benefits reflect management’s best assessment of estimated current and future taxes to be paid. We are subject to income taxes in numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the consolidated income tax expense. For the Carve-out Financial Statement reporting, AFI-IO applies the separate return method to members of the carve-out group. Thus, certain consolidated amounts of current and deferred tax expense for a group that files a consolidated tax return are allocated among the members of the group for reporting in separate financial statements. There are no U.S. federal or state tax impacts included in the Carve-out Financial Statements related to foreign earnings and foreign investments. Such U.S. tax impacts are deemed to represent selling company considerations.

Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all available positive and negative evidence including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In projecting future taxable income, we begin with historical results and incorporate assumptions including the amount of future pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. For additional information regarding our provision for income taxes, refer to Note 13.

We recognize the financial statement effects of an uncertain income tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Also, we recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions in interest expense and other operating expenses, respectively.

2. Other Income, Net of Losses

Details of other income, net of losses, were as follows.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011      2010  

Insurance commissions income(a)

   $ 63       $ 64       $ 59   

Late charges and other administrative fees

     39         34         47   

Full service leasing fees(b)

     10         38         72   

Other income, net of losses

     42         56         68   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other income, net of losses

   $ 154       $ 192       $ 246   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Primarily represents commissions earned from third party insurance companies related to insurance policies purchased by retail finance customers.
(b) Relates to fees charged in connection with our Masterlease operations.

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

3. Other Operating Expenses

Details of other operating expenses were as follows.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011      2010  

Local non-income taxes

   $ 65       $ 64       $ 47   

Allocated corporate overhead expense(a)

     62         47         59   

Technology and communications

     58         67         56   

Professional services

     36         35         36   

Vehicle remarketing and repossession

     23         24         27   

Interest on tax deficiencies

     19         27         23   

Full service leasing costs(b)

     13         36         65   

Restructuring expense

     10         20         6   

Provision for legal reserve

     10         21         26   

Other operating expenses

     107         113         118   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other operating expenses

   $ 403       $ 454       $ 463   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Refer to Note 19.
(b) Relates to costs incurred in connection with our Masterlease operations.

4. Equity Method Investment

The following tables present the condensed balance sheets and income statements for GMAC-SAIC on a GAAP basis of accounting. This summarized financial data represents that of the entire entity; not our 40% proportionate share of the assets, liabilities, or earnings of GMAC-SAIC.

 

Condensed Balance Sheet as of December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011  

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 407      $ 743   

Finance receivable and loans, net

    

Consumer

     4,623        4,107   

Commercial

     1,662        954   

Allowance for loan losses

     (41     (35
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total finance receivables and loans, net

     6,244        5,026   

Other assets

     53        39   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 6,704      $ 5,808   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Condensed Balance Sheet as of December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011  

Liabilities

     

Debt

   $ 5,270       $ 4,720   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     469         373   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     5,739         5,093   

Equity

     965         715   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 6,704       $ 5,808   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Condensed Income Statements for year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011      2010  

Revenue

        

Interest and fees on finance receivables and loans

        

Consumer

   $ 548       $ 438       $ 270   

Commercial

     155         124         72   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and fees on finance receivables and loans

     703         562         342   

Interest expense

     302         234         121   

Other revenue

     50         33         6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net revenue

     451         361         227   

Provision for loan losses

     21         9         8   

Noninterest expense

        

Compensation and benefits expense

     25         20         14   

Other operating expenses

     85         64         38   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     110         84         52   

Income before income tax expense

     320         268         167   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     81         67         42   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 239       $ 201       $ 125   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

5. Finance Receivables and Loans, Net

The composition of finance receivables and loans, net, reported at carrying value before allowance for loan losses was as follows.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011  

Consumer automobile

   $ 10,466       $ 9,376   

Commercial

     4,762         4,799   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total finance receivables and loans(a)

   $ 15,228       $ 14,175   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Totals are net of unearned income, unamortized premiums and discounts, and deferred fees and costs of $1,746 million and $1,688 million at December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

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The following tables present an analysis of the activity in the allowance for loan losses on finance receivables and loans.

 

($ in millions)

   Consumer
automobile
    Commercial     Total  

Allowance at January 1, 2012

   $ 138      $ 44      $ 182   

Charge-offs

     (157     (2     (159

Recoveries

     69        5        74   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

     (88     3        (85

Provision for loan losses

     110        (24     86   

Other

     (5       (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance at December 31, 2012

   $ 155      $ 23      $ 178   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

      

Ending balance

   $ 155      $ 23      $ 178   

Individually evaluated for impairment

       7        7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 155      $ 16      $ 171   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance receivables and loans, net

      

Ending balance

   $ 10,466      $ 4,762      $ 15,228   

Individually evaluated for impairment

       69        69   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 10,466      $ 4,693      $ 15,159   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance at January 1, 2011

   $ 156      $ 30      $ 186   

Charge-offs

     (121     (4     (125

Recoveries

     65        5        70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

     (56     1        (55

Provision for loan losses

     51        15        66   

Other

     (13     (2     (15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance at December 31, 2011

   $ 138      $ 44      $ 182   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses

      

Ending balance

   $ 138      $ 44      $ 182   

Individually evaluated for impairment

       18        18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 138      $ 26      $ 164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance receivables and loans, net

      

Ending balance

   $ 9,376      $ 4,799      $ 14,175   

Individually evaluated for impairment

       118        118   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 9,376      $ 4,681      $ 14,057   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table presents an analysis of our past due finance receivables and loans, net, reported at carrying value before allowance for loan losses.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   30-59 days
past due
     60-89 days
past due
     90 days or
more past
due
     Total past
due
     Current      Total
finance
receivables
and loans
 

2012

                 

Consumer automobile

   $ 97       $ 45       $ 79       $ 221       $ 10,245       $ 10,466   

Commercial

           69         69         4,693         4,762   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total finance receivables

   $ 97       $ 45       $ 148       $ 290       $ 14,938       $ 15,228   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2011

                 

Consumer automobile

   $ 88       $ 42       $ 59       $ 189       $ 9,187       $ 9,376   

Commercial

           118         118         4,681         4,799   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total finance receivables

   $ 88       $ 42       $ 177       $ 307       $ 13,868       $ 14,175   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents the carrying value before allowance for loan losses of our finance receivables and loans recorded at historical cost on nonaccrual status.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011  

Consumer automobile

   $ 100       $ 79   

Commercial

     69         118   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total consumer and commercial finance receivables and loans

   $ 169       $ 197   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Management performs a quarterly analysis of the consumer automobile and commercial portfolios using a range of credit quality indicators to assess the adequacy of the allowance based on historical and current trends. The tables below present the population of loans by quality indicators for our consumer automobile and commercial portfolios.

Nonperforming loans include finance receivables and loans on nonaccrual status when the principal or interest has been delinquent for 90 days or when full collection is determined not to be probably. Refer to Note 1 for additional information. The following table presents performing and nonperforming credit quality indicators in accordance with our internal accounting policies for our consumer finance receivables and loans recorded at historical cost reported at carrying value before allowance for loan losses.

 

     2012      2011  

December 31, ($ in millions)

   Performing      Nonperforming      Total      Performing      Nonperforming      Total  

Consumer automobile

   $ 10,366       $ 100       $ 10,466       $ 9,297       $ 79       $ 9,376   

The following table presents pass and criticized credit quality indicators for our commercial finance receivables and loans recorded at historical cost and reported at carrying value before allowance for loan losses.

 

     2012      2011  

December 31, ($ in millions)

   Pass      Criticized(a)      Total      Pass      Criticized(a)      Total  

Commercial

   $ 3,916       $ 846       $ 4,762       $ 3,775       $ 1,024       $ 4,799   

 

(a) Includes loans classified as special mention, substandard, or doubtful. These classifications are based on regulatory definitions and generally represent loans within our portfolio that have a higher default risk or have already defaulted.

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Impaired Loans

Loans are considered impaired when we determine it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement. For more information on our impaired finance receivables and loans, refer to Note 1.

The following table presents information about our impaired finance receivables and loans recorded at historical cost.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   Unpaid
principal
balance
     Carrying
value before
allowance
     Impaired
with no
allowance
     Impaired
with an
allowance
     Allowance
for impaired
loans
 

Commercial

              

2012

   $ 69       $ 69       $ 20       $ 49       $ 7   

2011

     118         118         32         86         18   

The following tables present average balance and interest income for our impaired finance receivables and loans.

 

     2012      2011      2010  

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   Average
balance
     Interest
income
     Average
balance
     Interest
income
     Average
balance
     Interest
income
 

Commercial

   $ 58       $ 3       $ 110       $ 9       $ 98       $          

Concentration Risk

Consumer

We monitor our consumer loan portfolio for concentration risk across the geographies in which we lend.

The following table shows the percentage of total consumer finance receivables and loans reported at carrying value before allowance for loan losses by concentration.

 

December 31,

   2012     2011  

Geographic region

    

Brazil

     31.2     31.7

Germany

     26.3        28.8   

United Kingdom

     14.4        12.0   

Mexico

     9.7        9.2   

France

     4.7        4.9   

Colombia

     3.8        3.5   

Other

     9.9        9.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consumer finance receivables and loans

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Commercial

The commercial portfolio consists of loans issued primarily to automotive dealers. The following table shows the percentage of total commercial finance receivables and loans reported at carrying value before allowance for loan losses by geographic region.

 

December 31,

   2012     2011  

Geographic region

    

United Kingdom

     21.4     20.3

Germany

     17.7        19.3   

Mexico

     15.1        10.1   

Brazil

     12.6        13.9   

Italy

     9.8        10.8   

France

     8.0        9.1   

Belgium

     4.5        5.0   

Other

     10.9        11.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial finance receivables and loans

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

6. Investment in Operating Leases, Net

Investments in operating leases were as follows.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011  

Vehicles and property

   $ 206      $ 294   

Accumulated depreciation

     (70     (127
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investment in operating leases, net

   $ 136      $ 167   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets includes remarketing gains and losses recognized on the sale of operating lease assets. The following summarizes the components of depreciation expense on operating lease assets.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011     2010  

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets (excluding remarketing gains (losses)

   $ 35       $ 64      $ 120   

Remarketing gains (losses)

     3         (4     15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation expense on operating lease assets

   $ 38       $ 60      $ 135   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents the future lease payments due for assets on operating leases.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

      

2013

   $ 29   

2014

     22   

2015

     30   

2016

     29   

2017 and after

     69   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 179   
  

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

7. Securitizations and Variable Interest Entities

Overview

We are involved in several types of securitization and financing transactions that utilize special purpose entities (SPEs). An SPE is an entity that is designed to fulfill a specified limited need of the sponsor. Our principal use of securitization SPEs is to obtain liquidity by securitizing certain of our finance receivables and loans.

The SPEs involved in securitization and other financing transactions are generally considered variable interest entities (VIEs). VIEs are entities that either have a total equity investment that is insufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or whose equity investors lack the ability to control the entity’s activities.

Securitizations

We provide a wide range of finance receivables and loans to a diverse customer base. We often securitize these receivables (which we collectively describe as “securitized assets” or “transferred assets”) through the use of securitization entities, which are consolidated on our Combined Balance Sheet. We securitize finance receivables and loans through both public and private securitizations.

In executing a securitization transaction, we typically sell pools of finance receivables and loans to a separate, transaction-specific securitization entity for cash, servicing rights, and in some transactions, other retained interests. The securitization entity is funded through the issuance of beneficial interests in the securitized assets. The beneficial interests take the form of either notes or trust certificates that are sold to investors and/or retained by us. These beneficial interests are collateralized by the transferred receivables and entitle the investors to specified cash flows generated from the securitized assets. In addition to providing a source of liquidity and cost-efficient funding, securitizing these financial assets also reduces our credit exposure to the borrowers beyond any economic interest we may retain.

Each securitization is governed by various legal documents that often limit and specify the activities of the securitization entity. The securitization entity is generally allowed to acquire the securitized assets, to issue beneficial interests to investors to fund the acquisition of the securitized assets, and to enter into derivatives to hedge or mitigate certain risks related to the securitized assets or beneficial interests of the entity. A servicer, who is generally us, is appointed pursuant to the underlying legal documents to service the securitized assets the securitization entity holds and the beneficial interests it issues.

We may retain beneficial interests in our securitizations, which may represent a form of significant continuing economic interest. These retained interests include, but are not limited to servicing rights, interest-only strips and subordinated notes. Certain of these retained interests provide credit enhancement to the SPE as they may absorb credit losses or other cash shortfalls. Additionally, the securitization agreements may require cash flows to be directed away from certain of our retained interests due to specific over-collateralization requirements, which may or may not be performance-driven.

We generally hold certain conditional repurchase options that allow us to repurchase the securitized assets from the securitization entity. The majority of the securitizations provide us, as servicer, with a call option that allows us to repurchase the

 

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remaining transferred assets or outstanding beneficial interests at our discretion once the asset pool reaches a predefined level, which represents the point where servicing becomes burdensome (a clean-up call option). The repurchase price is typically the par amount of the assets plus accrued interest. Additionally, we may hold other conditional repurchase options that allow us to repurchase a transferred asset if certain events outside our control are met. The typical conditional repurchase option is a delinquent repurchase option that gives us the option to purchase the securitized asset if it exceeds a certain prespecified delinquency level. We generally have complete discretion regarding when or if we will exercise these options, but we would do so only when it is in our best interest.

We may provide certain investors in our on-balance sheet securitizations and whole-loan transactions with repurchase commitments for loans that become contractually delinquent within a specified time from their date of origination or purchase. The maximum obligation of $1,897 million and $1,568 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, represents the principal balance for loans sold that are covered by these commitments.

Other than our customary representation and warranty provisions, these securitizations are nonrecourse to us, thereby transferring the risk of future credit losses to the extent the beneficial interests in the securitization entities are held by third parties. Representation and warranty provisions generally require us to repurchase securitized assets or indemnify the investor or other party for incurred losses to the extent it is determined that the transferred assets were ineligible or were otherwise defective at the time of sale. We did not provide any noncontractual financial support to any of these entities during 2012 or 2011.

Involvement with Variable Interest Entities

The determination of whether the assets held by these VIEs (and related liabilities) are consolidated on our balance sheet (also referred to as on-balance sheet) or not consolidated on our balance sheet (also referred to as off-balance sheet) depends on the terms of the related transaction and our continuing involvement (if any) with the VIE. We are deemed the primary beneficiary and therefore consolidate VIEs in which we have both (a) the power, through voting rights or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (b) a variable interest (or variable interests) that (i) obligates us to absorb losses that could potentially be significant to the VIE and/or (ii) provides us the right to receive residual returns of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. We determine whether we hold a significant variable interest in a VIE based on an analysis of both qualitative and quantitative factors regarding the nature, size, and form of our involvement with the VIE. We assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis.

In our securitization transactions, we hold beneficial interests or other interests in the VIE, which represent a form of significant continuing economic interest.

We consolidate all of these entities because we have a controlling financial interest in the VIE, primarily due to our servicing activities, and because we hold a variable interest in the VIE that could potentially be significant. We are the primary beneficiary of our securitization entities for which we perform servicing activities and hold a variable interest in the form of a beneficial interest that could potentially be significant.

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The consolidated VIEs included in the Combined Balance Sheet represent separate entities with which we are involved. The third-party investors in the obligations of consolidated VIEs have legal recourse only to the assets of the VIEs and do not have such recourse to us, except for the customary representation and warranty provisions. In addition, the cash flows from the assets are restricted only to pay such liabilities. Thus, our economic exposure to loss from outstanding third-party financing related to consolidated VIEs is significantly less than the carrying value of the consolidated VIE assets. All assets are restricted for the benefit of the beneficial interest holders.

Refer to the Combined Balance Sheet for the summarized financial information related to consolidated VIEs.

8. Other Assets

The components of other assets were as follows.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011  

Property and equipment at cost

   $ 240      $ 243   

Accumulated depreciation

     (213     (218
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net property and equipment

     27        25   

Prepaid expenses and deposits

     422        425   

Restricted cash collections for securitization trusts(a)

     305        249   

Cash reserve deposits held-for-securitization trusts(b)

     209        221   

Notes receivable from AFI

     72        84   

Other assets

     174        162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other assets

   $ 1,209      $ 1,166   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Represents cash collection from customer payments on securitized assets. These funds are distributed to investors as payments on the related secured debt.
(b) Represents credit enhancement in the form of cash reserves for various securitization transactions.

9. Short-term Borrowings

The following table presents the composition of our short-term borrowings portfolio.

 

    2012     2011  

December 31, ($ in millions)

    Unsecured         Secured       Total       Unsecured         Secured       Total  

Notes payable to AFI

  $ 1,351        $ 1,351      $ 1,722        $ 1,722   

Bank loans and overdrafts

    867          867        1,306          1,306   

Notes to secured facilities

    $ 1,785        1,785        $ 1,442        1,442   

Other

    148          148        147          147   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total short-term borrowings

  $ 2,366      $ 1,785      $ 4,151      $ 3,175      $ 1,442      $ 4,617   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate(a)

        4.3         6.3

 

(a) Based on the debt outstanding and the interest rate at December 31 of each year.

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

10. Long-term Debt

The following tables present the composition of our long-term debt portfolio.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

  Fixed rate
amount
    Variable
rate amount
    Total
amount
    Interest rate     Weighted
average
interest
rate(a)
    Due date
range
 

2012

           

Senior debt

           

Senior debt—Third party

  $ 377      $ 1,288      $ 1,665        5.40 - 14.33     8.51     2013 - 2016   

Senior debt—AFI

      363        363        4.90 - 5.92     5.80     2014   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total senior debt

    377        1,651        2,028         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Subordinated debt

           

Subordinated debt—Third party

    2,022        164        2,186        1.24 - 16.38     10.68     2013 - 2018   

Subordinated debt—AFI

      134        134        5.86 - 6.25     6.16     2015 - 2018   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total subordinated debt(b)

    2,022        298        2,320         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

VIE secured debt

      4,303        4,303        0.93 - 6.84     2.23     2013 - 2018   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total long-term debt

  $ 2,399      $ 6,252      $ 8,651         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

2011

           

Senior debt

           

Senior debt—Third party

  $ 244      $ 636      $ 880        1.41 - 16.68     10.84     2012 - 2015   

Senior debt—AFI

      325        325        2.81 - 6.69     6.04     2012   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total senior debt

    244        961        1,205         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Subordinated debt

           

Subordinated debt—Third party

    2,080        38        2,118        2.48 - 17.05     12.72     2012 - 2016   

Subordinated debt—AFI

      99        99        6.38     6.38     2015   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total subordinated debt(b)

    2,080        137        2,217         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

VIE secured debt

      3,653        3,653        1.07 - 7.31     3.01     2012 - 2017   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total long-term debt

  $ 2,324      $ 4,751      $ 7,075         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(a) Based on the debt outstanding and the interest rate at December 31 of each year.
(b) Includes secured long-term debt of $2.2 billion and $2.1 billion at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

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The following table presents the scheduled remaining maturity of long-term debt, assuming no early redemptions will occur. The actual payment of secured debt may vary based on the payment activity of the related pledged assets.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2013      2014      2015      2016      2017      2018 and
thereafter
     Total  

Unsecured

                    

AFI

      $ 363       $ 101             $ 33       $ 497   

3rd party bank lines

   $ 895         315         35                  1,245   

3rd party bonds and debentures

     139         161         65       $ 55               420   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total unsecured

     1,034         839         201         55            33         2,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Secured

                    

3rd party

     2,583         2,082         1,210         496       $  116         2         6,489   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

   $ 3,617       $ 2,921       $ 1,411       $ 551       $ 116       $ 35       $ 8,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

To achieve the desired balance between fixed- and variable-rate debt, we utilize interest rate swap agreements. The use of these derivative financial instruments had the effect of synthetically converting $837 million of our fixed-rate debt into variable-rate obligations at December 31, 2012. In addition, certain of our debt obligations are denominated in currencies other than the currency of the issuing country. Foreign-currency swap agreements are used to hedge exposure to changes in the exchange rates of obligations.

The following summarizes assets restricted as collateral for the payment of the related debt obligation primarily arising from securitization transactions accounted for as secured borrowings and repurchase agreements.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011  

Consumer automobile finance receivables

   $ 7,183       $ 6,561   

Commercial automobile finance receivables

     2,429         2,705   

Investment in operating leases, net

     97         92   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets restricted as collateral

     9,709         9,358   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Secured debt(a)

   $ 8,274       $ 7,212   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Includes $1.8 billion and $1.4 of short-term borrowings at December 31, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Covenants and Other Requirements

In secured funding transactions, there are trigger events that could cause the debt to be prepaid at an accelerated rate or could cause our usage of the credit facility to be discontinued. The triggers are generally based on the financial health and performance of the servicer as well as performance criteria for the pool of financial assets, such as delinquency ratios, loss ratios, commercial payment rates. During 2012 and 2011, there were no trigger events that resulted in the repayment of debt at an accelerated rate or impacted the usage of our credit facilities.

Certain entities have commitments as of December 31, 2012 to sell finance receivables related to funding transactions that do not qualify as an accounting sale and therefore are accounted for as secured borrowings. Refer to Note 17.

 

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Funding Facilities

We utilize both committed and uncommitted credit facilities. The financial institutions providing the uncommitted facilities are not contractually obligated to advance funds under them. The amounts outstanding under our various funding facilities are included on our Combined Balance Sheet.

The total capacity in our committed funding facilities is provided by banks and other financial institutions through private transactions. The committed secured funding facilities can be revolving in nature and allow for additional funding during the commitment period, or they can be amortizing and do not allow for any further funding after the closing date. At December 31, 2012, $5.4 billion of our $9.5 billion of committed capacity was revolving. Our revolving facilities generally have an original tenor ranging from 364 days to two years. As of December 31, 2012, we had $2.1 billion of committed funding capacity from revolving facilities with a remaining tenor greater than 364 days.

Committed Funding Facilities

 

     Outstanding      Unused capacity(a)      Total capacity  

December 31, ($ in billions)

       2012              2011              2012              2011              2012              2011      

Unsecured

                 

3rd party

   $ 0.1       $ 0.1             $ 0.1       $ 0.1   

AFI

     0.1         0.6       $ 1.7       $ 3.4         1.8         4   

Secured(b)

                 

3rd party

     5.5         5.7         1.9         2.4         7.4         8.1   

Shared capacity(c)

     0.2         0.1            0.1         0.2         0.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total committed facilities

   $ 5.9       $ 6.5       $ 3.6       $ 5.9       $ 9.5       $ 12.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Funding from committed secured facilities is available on request in the event excess collateral resides in certain facilities or is available to the extent incremental collateral is available and contributed to the facilities.
(b) Total unused capacity includes $0.4 billion as of December 31, 2012, and $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2011, from certain committed funding arrangements that are generally reliant upon the origination of future automotive receivables and that are available in 2013.
(c) Funding available to AFI-IO from a subfacility, which is available for assets by Ally Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc. or the parent company, Ally Financial Inc.

Uncommitted Funding Facilities

 

     Outstanding      Unused capacity      Total capacity  

December 31, ($ in billions)

       2012              2011              2012              2011              2012              2011      

Unsecured

                 

3rd party

   $ 2.1       $ 1.9       $ 0.4       $ 0.5       $ 2.5       $ 2.4   

AFI

     1.7         1.6         19.3         16.7         21.0         18.3   

Secured

                 

3rd party

     0.1         0.1         0.1         0.1         0.2         0.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total uncommitted facilities

   $ 3.9       $ 3.6       $ 19.8       $ 17.3       $ 23.7       $ 20.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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11. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

The components of accrued expenses and other liabilities were as follows.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011  

Payables to automotive original equipment manufacturers, net

   $ 442       $ 137   

Current income tax payable(a)

     267         255   

Accounts payable

     234         212   

Non-income tax payable(b)

     220         214   

Employee compensation and benefits

     115         76   

Other liabilities

     305         278   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accrued expenses and other liabilities

   $ 1,583       $ 1,172   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Includes reserves for uncertain income tax positions, including interest and penalties, primarily related to Brazil. Refer to Note 13.
(b) Represents reserves for other non-income tax matters, including interest and penalties, primarily related to Brazil.

12. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We enter into derivative instruments, including interest rate and foreign-currency swaps and options in connection with our market risk management activities. Derivative instruments are used to manage interest rate risk relating to specific groups of assets and liabilities, including debt. In addition, we use foreign exchange contracts to mitigate foreign-currency risk associated with foreign-currency- denominated debt. Our primary objective for utilizing derivative financial instruments is to manage market risk volatility associated with interest rate and foreign-currency risks related to the assets and liabilities.

Interest Rate Risk

We execute interest rate swaps to modify our exposure to interest rate risk by converting certain fixed-rate instruments to a variable-rate and certain variable-rate instruments to a fixed rate. We monitor our mix of fixed- and variable-rate debt in relation to the rate profile of our assets. When it is cost-effective to do so, we may enter into interest rate swaps to achieve our desired mix of fixed- and variable-rate debt.

We enter into economic hedges to mitigate exposure for the following categories.

 

   

Debt—We do not apply hedge accounting to our derivative portfolio held to mitigate interest rate risk associated with our debt portfolio. Typically, the significant terms of the interest rate swaps match the significant terms of the underlying debt resulting in an effective conversion of the rate of the related debt.

 

   

Other—We enter into interest rates swaps to economically hedge our net fixed versus variable interest rate exposure.

Foreign Currency Risk

We enter into derivative financial instruments to mitigate the risk associated with variability in cash flows related to foreign-currency financial instruments. Currency swaps are used to economically hedge foreign exchange exposure on foreign-currency-denominated debt by converting the funding currency to the same currency of the assets being financed. Similar to our interest

 

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rate derivatives, the swaps are generally entered into or traded concurrent with the debt issuance with the terms of the swap matching the terms of the underlying debt.

We have not elected to treat any foreign-currency derivatives as hedges for accounting purposes principally because the changes in the fair values of the foreign-currency swaps are substantially offset by the foreign-currency revaluation gains and losses of the underlying assets and liabilities.

Combined Balance Sheet Presentation

The following table summarizes the fair value amounts of derivative instruments reported on our Combined Balance Sheet. The fair value amounts are presented on a gross basis, are segregated by type of contract. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, $21 million and $13 million of the derivative contracts in a receivable position were classified as other assets on the Combined Balance Sheet, respectively. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, $48 million and $33 million of derivative contracts in a liability position were classified as accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Combined Balance Sheet, respectively.

 

     2012      2011  
     Derivative
contracts in a
            Derivative
contracts in a
        

December 31, ($ in millions)

   Receivable
position
     Payable
position
     Notional
amount
     Receivable
position
     Payable
position
     Notional
amount
 

Economic hedges

                 

Interest rate risk

                 

Debt

   $ 21       $ 29       $ 6,174       $ 13       $ 20       $ 7,565   

Other

        1         990            13         971   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest rate risk

     21         30         7,164         13         33         8,536   

Foreign exchange risk

        18         471            
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total economic hedges

     21         48         7,635         13         33         8,536   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives

   $ 21       $ 48       $ 7,635       $ 13       $ 33       $ 8,536   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income Presentation

The following table summarizes the location and amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments reported in our Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

     2012         2011         2010    

Economic derivatives

      

Gain (loss) recognized in earnings on derivatives

      

Interest rate contracts

      

Other income, net of losses

   $ 11      $ (20   $ 8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest rate contracts

     11        (20     8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts(a)

      

Interest on long-term debt

     (19    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total foreign exchange contracts

     (19    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) gain recognized in earnings on derivatives

   $ (8   $ (20   $ 8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Amounts exclude gains and losses related to the revaluation of the related foreign-denominated debt or receivable. Gains of $16 million, $0 million and $0 million, were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

 

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13. Income Taxes

The following table summarizes income before income tax expense.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

     2012          2011          2010    

Income before income tax expense

   $ 412       $ 420       $ 374   

The significant components of income tax expense were as follows.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

     2012         2011          2010    

Current income tax (benefit) expense

   $ (17   $ 86       $ (49

Deferred income tax expense

     62        2         91   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

   $ 45      $ 88       $ 42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

A reconciliation of the provision (benefit) for income taxes from the amounts at the statutory rate is shown in the following table.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

     2012         2011         2010    

Statutory U.S. federal tax expense

   $ 144      $ 147      $ 131   

Change in tax resulting from

      

Effect of valuation allowance change

     (22     9        (18

GMAC-SAIC joint venture income (net of tax in income before tax)

     (32     (27     (17

Tax goodwill amortization

     (10     (17     (16

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits

     1        (2  

Foreign tax differential

     (18     (19     (16

Local tax incentives

     (8     (8     (14

Non-deductible expenses

     1        9        3   

Other, net

     (11     (4     (11
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense

   $ 45      $ 88      $ 42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The statutory tax rate applied in the reconciliation above is the U.S. federal statutory tax rate. The foreign tax differential reflects the benefit of lower tax rates in the foreign jurisdictions where the Carve-Out entities are taxable. The reconciling item for the GMAC-SAIC joint venture income is to properly reflect no additional tax of these earnings as the earnings are reported net of tax in income from operations. Our income tax expense benefited from valuation allowance reductions during the tax years ended December 31, 2012 and 2010.

 

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The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected in the following table.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011  

Deferred tax assets

    

Tax loss carryforwards

   $ 191      $ 219   

Provision for loan losses

     126        117   

Deferred acquisition costs

       1   

Debt transactions

       27   

Contingency reserves

     154        157   

Other

     150        89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax assets

     621        610   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Valuation allowance

     (46     (68
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

     575        542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

    

Lease transactions

     73        165   

Deferred acquisition costs

     11     

Debt transactions

     4     

Other

     107        82   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross deferred tax liabilities

     195        247   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

   $ 380      $ 295   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

We believe it is more likely than not that the benefit for certain tax losses will not be realized. In recognition of this risk, we have provided a valuation allowance of $46 million on the deferred tax assets relating to these carryforwards as of December 31, 2012. Of this valuation allowance, $25 million relates to tax losses the Company incurred in Spain and the remainder is allocable to multiple countries. In assessing our need for a valuation allowance in Spain, we considered both the positive and negative evidence, but ultimately weighted more heavily the negative evidence of historically generating taxable losses in Spain. A reversal of the valuation allowance on these deferred tax assets would be recognized as an income tax benefit. A valuation allowance of $68 million existed on the deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2011. The change in the valuation allowance during 2012 included a release of $22 million in Italy resulting from a positive change in circumstances in our assessment in the determination of the realization of the net deferred tax assets. Positive evidence in this assessment consisted of forecasts of future taxable income resulting from the re-start of retail financing operations sufficient to realize net operating loss carryforwards before their expiration, coupled with our emergence from a cumulative three-year loss in the jurisdiction.

At December 31, 2012, we had tax loss carryforwards of $729 million. Of this amount, $546 million of loss carryforwards relate to Brazil and $53 million relate to Italy, with both jurisdictions allowing an indefinite carryforward period. Approximately $89 million of the tax loss carryforwards are attributable to Spain and will begin to expire in 2022; these loss carryforwards have a full valuation allowance recorded. The remaining loss carryforwards relate to multiple jurisdictions.

 

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The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits.

 

($ in millions)

     2012         2011         2010    

Balance at January 1,

   $ 83      $ 80      $ 85   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

         2   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     2        16     

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     (1     (3     (9

Settlements

     (1     (2  

Foreign-currency translation adjustments

     (6     (8     2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31,

   $ 77      $ 83      $ 80   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the balance of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate is $77 million, $83 million, and $80 million, respectively.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions in interest expense and other operating expenses, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, $(13) million, $(13) million, and $25 million, respectively, were accrued for interest and penalties with the cumulative accrued balance totaling $146 million at December 31, 2012, $159 million at December 31, 2011, and $172 million at December 31, 2010. Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest penalties are recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Combined Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 11.

We anticipate the examination of various jurisdictions will be completed within the next twelve months. As such, it is reasonably possible that certain tax positions may be settled and the unrecognized tax benefits would decrease by $34 million, which includes interest and penalties. We file tax returns in several foreign jurisdictions. The open tax years that remain subject to examination for the significant tax jurisdictions are as follows:

 

Jurisdiction

   Open Tax Years

Italy

   2003, 2004, 2005, 2008 - 2012

Germany

   2007 - 2012

Netherlands

   2008 - 2012

Brazil

   2008 - 2012

Mexico

   2009 - 2012

14. Employee Benefit Plans

Defined Contribution Plan

A minimal number of our employees are covered by defined contribution plans. Employer contributions vary based on criteria specific to each individual plan and were minimal in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. These costs were recorded in compensation and benefits expense in our Combined Statement of Income. We expect contributions for 2013 to be similar to contributions made in 2012.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Certain of our employees are eligible to participate in separate retirement plans that provide for pension payments upon retirement based on factors such as length of service and salary. In recent years, we have transferred, frozen, or terminated a

 

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significant number of our other defined benefit plans. All income and expense noted for pension accounting was recorded in compensation and benefits expense in our Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income.

The following summarizes information related to our pension plans, which is aggregated from plans within multiple countries, of which Germany and Switzerland have the most significant balances.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012     2011  

Projected benefit obligation

   $ 128      $ 93   

Fair value of plan assets

     27        24   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Underfunded status

   $ (101   $ (69
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The underfunded position is recognized on the Combined Balance Sheet and the change in the underfunded position was recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).

Net periodic pension expense (income) includes curtailment, settlement, and other gains and losses and was minimal for 2012, 2011, and 2010.

Other Postretirement Benefits

Certain of our subsidiaries participated in various postretirement medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We have provided for certain amounts associated with estimated future postretirement benefits other than pensions and characterized such amounts as other postretirement benefits. Other postretirement benefits expense (income), which is recorded in compensation and benefits expense in our Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income, was minimal in 2012, 2011, and 2010. We expect our other postretirement benefit expense to continue to be minimal in future years.

15. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

For purposes of this disclosure, fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. Additionally, entities are required to consider all aspects of nonperformance risk, including the entity’s own credit standing, when measuring the fair value of a liability.

GAAP specifies a three-level hierarchy that is used when measuring and disclosing fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices available in active markets (i.e., observable inputs) and the lowest priority to data lacking transparency (i.e., unobservable inputs). An instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The following is a description of the three hierarchy levels.

 

Level 1    Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. Additionally, the entity must have the ability to access the active market, and the quoted prices cannot be adjusted by the entity.

 

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Level 2    Inputs are other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in inactive markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities; or inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3    Unobservable inputs are supported by little or no market activity. The unobservable inputs represent management’s best assumptions of how market participants would price the assets or liabilities. Generally, Level 3 assets and liabilities are valued using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques that require significant judgment or estimation.

The following table presents the carrying and estimated fair value of financial instruments. When possible, we use quoted market prices to determine fair value. Where quoted market prices are not available, the fair value is internally derived based on appropriate valuation methodologies with respect to the amount and timing of future cash flows and estimated discount rates. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value, so the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized or would be paid in a current market exchange. The effect of using different market assumptions or estimation methodologies could be material to the estimated fair values. Fair value information presented herein was based on information available at December 31, 2012, and 2011.

 

     2012      2011  
            Estimated fair value                

December 31, ($ in millions)

   Carrying
value
     Level 1    Level 2      Level 3      Total      Carrying
value
     Estimated
fair value
 

Financial assets

                    

Finance receivables and loans, net

   $ 15,050             $ 15,934       $ 15,934       $ 13,993       $ 14,321   

Notes receivable from AFI

     72               69         69         84         81   

Derivative assets

     21          $ 13         8         21         13         13   

Financial liabilities

                    

Derivative liabilities

     48            20         28         48         33         33   

Short-term borrowings—3rd party

     2,800               2,813         2,813         2,895         2,853   

Short-term borrowings—AFI

     1,351               1,297         1,297         1,722         1,655   

Long-term debt—3rd party

     8,154               8,211         8,211         6,651         6,651   

Long-term debt—AFI

     497               493         493         424         409   

 

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The following describes the methodologies and assumptions used to determine fair value for the significant classes of financial instruments. In addition to the valuation methods discussed below, we also followed guidelines for determining whether a market was not active and a transaction was not distressed. As such, we assumed the price that would be received in an orderly transaction (including a market-based return) and not in forced liquidation or distressed sale.

 

   

Finance receivables and loans, net—The fair value of finance receivables was based on discounted future cash flows using applicable spreads to approximate current rates applicable to each category of finance receivables (an income approach using Level 3 inputs). The carrying value of commercial receivables in certain markets and certain other automotive-lending receivables for which interest rates reset on a short-term basis with applicable market indices are assumed to approximate fair value either because of the short-term nature or because of the interest rate adjustment feature. The fair value of commercial receivables in other markets was based on discounted future cash flows using applicable spreads to approximate current rates applicable to similar assets in those markets.

 

   

Debt—Debt valued using internally derived inputs, such as prepayment speeds and discount rates, was classified as Level 3.

 

   

Derivative instruments—We execute over-the-counter derivative contracts, such as interest rate swaps and caps. We utilize third- party-developed valuation models that are widely accepted in the market to value these over-the-counter derivative contracts. The specific terms of the contract and market observable inputs (such as interest rate forward curves and interpolated volatility assumptions) are used in the model. We classified these over-the-counter derivative contracts as Level 2 because all significant inputs into these models were market observable.

We also hold certain derivative contracts that are structured specifically to meet a particular hedging objective. These derivative contracts often are utilized to hedge risks inherent within certain on-balance sheet securitizations. To hedge risks on particular bond classes or securitization collateral, the derivative’s notional amount is often indexed to the hedged item. As a result, we typically are required to use internally developed prepayment assumptions as an input into the model to forecast future notional amounts on these structured derivative contracts. Accordingly, we classified these derivative contracts as Level 3.

We are required to consider all aspects of nonperformance risk, including our own credit standing, when measuring fair value of a liability. In the event that we do not enter into legally enforceable agreements that enable the posting and receiving of collateral, we will consider our credit risk and the credit risk of our counterparties in the valuation of derivative instruments through a credit valuation adjustment (CVA), if warranted.

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

16. Geographic Information

Information concerning principal geographic areas was as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   Revenue(a)      Income
before
income tax
expense
     Net income      Total assets      Long-lived
assets(b)
 

2012

              

Europe

   $ 386       $ 151       $ 134       $ 10,008       $ 152   

Latin America

     572         169         141         7,696         11   

Asia

     96         92         92         386      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,054       $ 412       $ 367       $ 18,090       $ 163   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2011

              

Europe

   $ 493       $ 185       $ 129       $ 9,378       $ 183   

Latin America

     520         157         125         6,701         9   

Asia

     80         78         78         286      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,093       $ 420       $ 332       $ 16,365       $ 192   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2010

              

Europe

   $ 569       $ 198       $ 166       $ 9,959       $ 400   

Latin America

     426         127         117         6,115         11   

Asia

     50         49         49         178      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,045       $ 374       $ 332       $ 16,252       $ 411   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Revenue consists of net financing revenue and total other revenue as presented in our Combined Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(b) Long-lived assets consist of investment in operating leases, net, and net property and equipment.

17. Commitments

Financing Commitments

Our contractual financing commitments were as follows.

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011  

Commitments to

     

Make interest payments for fixed-rate long-term debt

   $ 50       $ 28   

Make interest payments for variable-rate long-term debt

     469         813   

Sell retail automotive receivables(a)

     425         1,779   

Unused revolving credit line commitments(b)

     22         44   

 

(a) The commitment to sell retail receivables relates to a funding transaction that does not qualify as an accounting sale and therefore is accounted for as secured borrowings.
(b) The unused portion of revolving lines of credit reset at prevailing market rates and, as such, approximate market value.

The revolving credit line commitments contain an element of credit risk. Management reduces its credit risk for unused revolving credit line commitments by applying the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for extending loans. We typically require collateral as these commitments are drawn.

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

Lease Commitments

Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases, primarily for real property, with noncancelable lease terms expiring after December 31, 2012, are as follows.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

      

2013

   $ 7   

2014

     5   

2015

     4   

2016

     1   

2017

     1   

2018 and thereafter

     1   
  

 

 

 

Total minimum payment required

   $ 19   
  

 

 

 

Certain of the leases contain escalation clauses and renewal or purchase options. Rental expenses under operating leases were $14 million, $14 million, and $12 million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

Contractual Commitments

We have entered into multiple agreements for information technology, marketing and advertising, and voice and communication technology and maintenance. Many of the agreements are subject to variable price provisions, fixed or minimum price provisions, and termination or renewal provisions.

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

      

2013

   $ 34   

2014 and 2015

     24   

2016 and 2017

     1   

2018 and thereafter

  
  

 

 

 

Total future payment obligations

   $ 59   
  

 

 

 

18. Contingencies and Other Risks

In the normal course of business, we enter into transactions that expose us to varying degrees of risk.

Concentration with GM

The profitability and financial condition of our operations are heavily dependent upon the performance, operations, and prospects of GM, and their dealers. We have preferred provider agreements that provide for limited exclusivity privileges with respect to subvention programs offered by GM. These agreements do not provide us with any benefits relating to standard rate financing or lease products. Our preferred provider agreements with GM terminate on December 31, 2013.

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to potential liability under various governmental proceedings, claims, and legal actions that are pending or otherwise asserted against us. We are named as defendants in a number of legal actions, and we are involved in governmental

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

proceedings arising in connection with our respective businesses. Some of the pending actions purport to be class actions, and certain legal actions include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages. We establish reserves for legal claims when payments associated with the claims become probable and the payments can be reasonably estimated. Given the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of litigation and regulatory matters, it is generally very difficult to predict what the eventual outcome will be, and when the matter will be resolved. The actual costs of resolving legal claims may be higher or lower than any amounts reserved for the claims.

Other Contingencies

We are subject to potential liability under various other exposure including tax, nonrecourse loans, self-insurance, and other miscellaneous contingencies. We establish reserves for these contingencies when the item becomes probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving these items may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts reserved for any one item. Based on information currently available, it is the opinion of management that the eventual outcome of these items will not have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

19. Related Party

Pursuant to AFI’s Bylaws dated December 30, 2009 (the Bylaws), we must, subject to certain limited exceptions, conduct all transactions with our affiliates, current or former officers or directors, or any of their respective family members on terms that are fair and reasonable and no less favorable to AFI-IO than we would obtain in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with an independent third party.

Related party transactions are primarily settled in cash. Certain related party transactions are settled by non-cash capital contributions or dividends. AFI, as a parent, has provided guarantees on certain AFI-IO loan obligations.

A summary of the balance sheet effect of transactions with AFI follows:

 

December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011  

Assets

     

Investment in Ally Financial Inc. affiliated companies

   $ 8       $ 27   

Notes receivable from AFI

     72         84   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 80       $ 111   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

     

Short-term borrowings—AFI (Refer to Note 9)

   $ 1,351       $ 1,722   

Long-term debt—AFI (Refer to Note 10)

     497         424   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     45         47   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 1,893       $ 2,193   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ALLY FINANCIAL INC.—INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

A summary of the income statement effect of transactions with AFI follows:

 

Year ended December 31, ($ in millions)

   2012      2011      2010  

Net financing revenue

        

Interest expense on loans with AFI

   $ 100       $ 142       $ 205   

Guarantee fees expense

     21         21         22   

Other revenue

        

Insurance commissions earned from AFI and other

     4         4         1   

Other expense

        

Allocated corporate overhead expense (Refer to Note 1)

     62         47         59   

Other

     2         

20. Regulatory Capital and Other Regulatory Matters

AFI-IO includes the operations of certain stand-alone entities that operate in local markets as either banks or regulated finance companies and are subject to regulatory restrictions. These regulatory restrictions, among other things, require that these entities meet certain minimum capital requirements and may restrict dividend distributions and ownership of certain assets. The stockholders’ equity of these entities is reflected as part of Parent’s net investment in the accompanying financial statements.

Total assets of our regulated international banks and finance companies were approximately $11.2 billion and $9.7 billion at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following represent our most significant regulated entities.

 

   

Our operations in Germany has a minimum capital ratio as defined by Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) of 8%. Throughout the periods of 2012 and 2011, AFI-IO maintained a ratio in excess of 12%. The capital maintained by our Germany operations was $617 million and $604 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

   

Our operations in Brazil are required to maintain a minimum capital ratio of 11% on both an individual and on a consolidated level. As of December 31, 2012, and 2011, a ratio of 13.09% and 13.91% on a individual basis and a ratio of 12.95% and 14.08% on a consolidated level, respectively, was held by the operations in Brazil. The capital maintained by our Brazil operations was $578 millions and $471 million on an individual basis, and $650 million and $543 million on a consolidated level as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

21. Subsequent Events

We have evaluated subsequent events through March 15, 2013, the date our financial statements were issued.

 

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EX-99.10 11 d532458dex9910.htm EX-99.10 EX-99.10

Exhibit 99.10

 

LOGO

GM FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF SENIOR NOTES

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, May 6, 2013 – GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) announced today that, subject to market conditions, it intends to offer $2 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in various tranches. GM Financial plans to use the net proceeds from the offering of the notes to fund a portion of the acquisition of the international auto finance and financial services businesses of Ally Financial Inc. (“Ally”), to repay certain indebtedness to General Motors Company (“GM”) pursuant to its inter-company loan from GM and for general working capital purposes.

The notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A and to non-U.S. Persons under Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent such registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release does not and will not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy the notes or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of the notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This press release is being issued pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

About GM Financial

General Motors Financial Company, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Company and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks include – but are not limited to – the Company’s ability to close the acquisition of the remaining portions of Ally’s international operations that the Company has not already acquired and integrate the operations that the Company has acquired and will acquire into its business successfully, changes in general economic and business conditions, GM’s ability to sell new vehicles that the Company finances, the Company’s dependence on the financial condition of GM dealers, interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, the Company’s financial condition and liquidity, as well as future cash flows and earnings, competition, the effect, interpretation or application of new or existing laws, regulations, court decisions and accounting pronouncements, the availability of sources of financing, the level of net credit losses, delinquencies and prepayments on the loans and leases the Company originates, the prices at which used cars are sold in the wholesale auction markets, changes in business strategy, including acquisitions and expansion of product lines and credit risk appetite, the ability to integrate the business and operations of acquisitions, and significant litigation. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Actual events or results may differ materially. It is advisable not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to, and does 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.

Contact:

Investor Relations

(817) 302-7000

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