1. By: Jackson Spivey, Shaun Jameson, and Joel Vastl
General Motors
By: Jackson Spivey, Shaun Jameson, and Joel Vastl

2. GM 2nd largest auto manufacturing group in the world (by volume)
Nearly 204,000 employees worldwide
Focuses on four major North American brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac
Underwent Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009
61% ownership belongs to U.S. Department of Treasury

3. History Founded in 1908 by William Duran
Started out as only Buick, but within a few years acquired over 20 other companies
Early financial debt associated with the process of buying so many other companies
Following collapse of new car market, Alfred Sloan took control and led company to prominence
Led auto industry in global sales for 77 straight years ( )

4. The Great Depression Caused other automakers to go under
General Motors stayed in the black
Profitable margin except 1932
GM underpriced competition and increased market share
GM was not immune to the effects of Depression
GM stock trade $73 then $16

5. Net Sales and Income
1929 Net sales - $1,504,404,472 Net income - $248,282,268
1930 Net sales - $983,375,137 Net income - $151,098,992
1931 Net sales - $808,840,723 Net income - $96,877,107
1932 Net sales - $432,311,868 Net income - $164,97

6. National Bank of Detroit
1933 auto sales plunged
GM helped form a bank in March 1933
Positive signal to Americans who depended on the auto industry
National Bank of Detroit is part of JP Morgan Chase & Co.

7. Downfall In trouble long before economic crisis of 2008
Nearly went bankrupt in and again in 2005.
Oil prices skyrocketed, increasing demand for high mileage vehicles
GM and other auto companies focused more on high profit SUV’s
Net losses of $10.6 Billion in 2006, $38.7 Billion in 2008

9. Bankruptcy
U.S. and Canadian Governments provided billions in bailout money
Fourth largest bankruptcy case in U.S. history
U.S. Treasury awarded 61% of ownership
Autoworkers, Canadian Government, and Motors Liquidation Company own majority or remaining stock
CEO Rick Wagoner forced to resign
Motors Liquidation Company purchased most of assets

10. A New GM
The General Motors Company, a group backed by U.S. Treasury, purchased most of the assets from “Old GM”
Repaid part of government loan
Will begin offering stock to employees and retirees in November
Initial Public Offering (IPO) to come soon
Government will sell some of its shares, but will most likely remain majority stock holder after IPO

11. Back on the rise 12 consecutive month increase in sales
Retail sales increased 48% compared to a year ago
Total sales are up 42% compared to a year ago

12. GM’s Future Bare Necessities Car
Therese Tant- Creative designer
Wade Bryant- Manager of advanced design strategy
Charles Lefranc-Parts designer

13. The “EN-V” Electric Networked Vehicle Launched in China
SAIC a Chinese based company teamed up with GM to help promote the vehicle in China.
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14. Looking to the future Still a long road ahead
Billions still need to be repaid through dividends and interest
New GM trying to eliminate mistakes that failed previous company
Publicly traded shares are key to the future of the company
Chevy Volt considered future of electric cars

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16. Bibliography Cont…
Mcgrew, Johnathon. "A Dawn Of the All-New GM? Maybe or Maybe Not - All Small Cars." Small Cars, Affordable Small Cars, Best Small Car: Honda Fit, Hyundai Elantra and More - All Small Cars. 11 July Web. 12 Oct < the-all-new-gm-maybe-or-maybe-not>.
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