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FORD MOTOR CO 8-K Report (Apr 1, 2004)

Filed April 1, 2004For Securities:FF-PCF-PDF-PB

Summary

Ford Motor Company (F) filed an 8-K report on April 1, 2004, to disclose information regarding its U.S. retail sales performance for March 2004. The report incorporates by reference a news release dated April 1, 2004, which contains the specific details of these sales figures. This filing is important for investors to assess the company's short-term sales trends and market reception of its vehicles during the specified period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed sales numbers, it serves as an official notification that this information has been publicly released. Investors interested in the granular sales data would need to refer to the accompanying news release (Exhibit 20) to understand the performance of Ford's vehicle lines in the crucial U.S. market for March 2004, which can impact future revenue and market share projections.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ford Motor Company filed an 8-K on April 1, 2004.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report on U.S. retail sales for March 2004.
  • 3A news release dated April 1, 2004, containing the sales figures, is incorporated by reference.
  • 4Exhibit 20 of the filing is the referenced news release.
  • 5The report indicates the company is providing timely updates on key sales metrics.
  • 6Investors should consult the referenced news release for detailed sales performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Ford Motor Company's U.S. retail sales results for the month of March 2004.

The actual sales data is contained within the news release dated April 1, 2004, which is filed as Exhibit 20 to this 8-K report. Investors would need to access that exhibit for the specific numbers.

This filing specifically addresses sales volume, not overall financial performance. While strong sales can be an indicator of future revenue, the 8-K itself does not provide financial statements or detailed earnings information.

The reported sales period is for U.S. retail sales that occurred in March 2004.