1. General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 75 years. "Every day, everywhere, we at sanofi-aventis are working for what really matters: health" TNC Presentation:-

2. General Motors Corp.(intro) General Motors Corp. the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2005, 9.17 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally.

3. Brands Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. Operations The World's Largest Automaker GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. GM have operations all over the world. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, powertrain and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with DaimlerChrysler AG and BMW AG of Germany and Toyota Motor Corp. of Japan, and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France

4. Personnel We employ about 324,000 people worldwide We employ about 324,000 people worldwide payrolls of $21.5 billion in 2004. payrolls of $21.5 billion in 2004. In the U.S., our workforce is 19.8% female and minority In the U.S., our workforce is 19.8% female and minority They employ people in 33 different countries. They employ people in 33 different countries. GM's support for human rights begins by treating each employee with respect GM's Worldwide Purchasing Policy prohibits suppliers and their subcontractors from using child labour in supplying goods. Not a lot of information for plants outside America. GM's support for human rights begins by treating each employee with respect GM's Worldwide Purchasing Policy prohibits suppliers and their subcontractors from using child labour in supplying goods. Not a lot of information for plants outside America.Environment “As a responsible corporate citizen, General Motors is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources and the global environment”

5. Environment 1. We are committed to actions to restore and preserve the environment. 1. We are committed to actions to restore and preserve the environment. 2. We are committed to reducing waste and pollutants, conserving resources, and recycling materials at every stage of the product life cycle. 2. We are committed to reducing waste and pollutants, conserving resources, and recycling materials at every stage of the product life cycle. 3. We will continue to participate actively in educating the public regarding environmental conservation. 3. We will continue to participate actively in educating the public regarding environmental conservation. 4. We will continue to pursue the development and implementation of technologies for minimizing pollutant emissions. 4. We will continue to pursue the development and implementation of technologies for minimizing pollutant emissions. 5. We will continue to work with all governmental entities for the development of technically sound and financially responsible environmental laws and regulations. 5. We will continue to work with all governmental entities for the development of technically sound and financially responsible environmental laws and regulations. 6. We will continually assess the impact of our plants and products on the environment with a goal of continuous improvement. 6. We will continually assess the impact of our plants and products on the environment with a goal of continuous improvement. Concern that General Motors may now be sliding towards the brink - linked to an estimated $200bn in credit derivatives - has renewed fears that the over-heated credit swap market could seize up in a crisis. (telegraph) The discovery of huge hidden losses at General Motors's finance arm have raised fresh fears of bankruptcy at the world's biggest carmaker.

6. Sanofi- Aventis leading: European pharmaceutical group in the service of health worldwide  Number 1 in Europe, number 3 worldwide, in the pharmaceutical industry  7 major therapeutic areas Cardiovascular, thrombosis, central nervous system, oncology, metabolic disorders, internal medicine and vaccines.  About 100 000 employees worldwide. Sales force of 33 000 persons.  Present in more than 100 countries throughout the 5 continents. Consolidated sales of 25 billon euros and 4 billion euros Research & Development expenditure based on 2003 reported figures.  5,3% Market share

7. Operations They sell drugs:- The Group's main drugs Lovenox®/Clexane® Plavix® Taxotere® Allegra®/Telfast® Stilnox®/Ambien®/Myslee® Eloxatine® Delix®/Tritace®/Triatec® Lantus® Aprovel®/Avapro® Copaxone® Lovenox®/Clexane® Plavix® Taxotere® Allegra®/Telfast® Stilnox®/Ambien®/Myslee® Eloxatine® Delix®/Tritace®/Triatec® Lantus® Aprovel®/Avapro® Copaxone®Lovenox®/Clexane®Plavix®Taxotere®Allegra®/Telfast® Stilnox®/Ambien®/Myslee®Eloxatine® Delix®/Tritace®/Triatec®Lantus®Aprovel®/Avapro® Copaxone®Lovenox®/Clexane®Plavix®Taxotere®Allegra®/Telfast® Stilnox®/Ambien®/Myslee®Eloxatine® Delix®/Tritace®/Triatec®Lantus®Aprovel®/Avapro® Copaxone®  Also involved in medical research. To ensure patients receive the most effective treatment, several research strategies are pursued in parallel for each of the therapeutic areas. These can include :-  new therapeutic indications  new formulations  molecular, physiopathological and exploratory approaches  biotechnology  genomics and proteomics

8. Personnel “Worldwide commitment”: almost 100,000 men and women on 300 sites in 80 countries. Does not say anything about pay and conditions so they could exploit the workforce.

9. Environment Sanofi- Aventis do not care about the environment.

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