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GM CFO – More Spending Efficiencies on Way for ICE and EVs
Paul Jacobson, GM EVP and Chief Financial Officer said this morning in New York that the aim is to continue to drive GM’s strong cash flow performance while increasing the margins and the returns to investors while cutting capital spending. (NYSE: GM) Speaking at the Barclays Global Automotive and Mobility Tech Conference, Jacobson said, “we remain absolutely committed to driving to the 8% to 10% margin consistently that we’ve said in North America through this transition (to electric vehicles).” Continue reading →
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Follow The Leader – Ford Reinstates Earnings Guidance
Ford (NYSE: F) has a new, post-UAW-strike outlook for full-year 2023 operating results it said this morning after GM provided an unexpectedly strong one yesterday. Ford withdrew 2023 financial guidance in late October during the UAW strike of some notably profitable US operations. Ironically, the new forecast by Ford CFO John Lawler was given at the Barclays Global Automotive and Mobility Tech Conference, following a presentation by Paul Jacobson, GM EVP and Chief Financial Officer. Yesterday GM increased its 2024 dividend while minimizing the effect of the UAW strike tallied at $1.1 billion. GM said full-year net income was forecast between $9.1 billion and $9.7 billion, down from $9.3 billion and $10.7 billion.
Ford now projects full-year adjusted EBIT of $10.0 billion to $10.5 billion, and adjusted free cash flow of between $5.0 billion and $5.5 billion. Both are non-GAAP financial measures Although affected U.S. operations have been restarted, guidance reflects effects of strike-related manufacturing disruptions on wholesales and revenue. Ford was silent on the dividend. Continue reading →