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FORD MOTOR CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2004)

Filed October 19, 2004For Securities:FF-PCF-PDF-PB

Summary

Ford Motor Company's (F) 8-K filing on October 19, 2004, provides investors with an overview of the company's third quarter 2004 financial results and outlines upcoming conference calls for the investment community and fixed income investors. The report emphasizes the use of certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide a clearer picture of operational performance, particularly for the Automotive sector and Ford Motor Credit. Key areas of focus include operating-related cash flow, financial results excluding special items, managed leverage, and credit loss ratios for Ford Motor Credit. Management believes these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into the ongoing operational performance and financial health of the company and its subsidiaries, allowing for a more nuanced understanding beyond standard GAAP reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ford Motor Company announced its third quarter 2004 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 19, 2004.
  • 2The company scheduled two conference calls on October 19, 2004, one for the general investment community and media, and a second for fixed income investors.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference a news release and supplemental financial information concerning Q3 2004 results.
  • 4Ford is utilizing and explaining several non-GAAP financial measures, including operating-related cash flow, financial results excluding special items, managed leverage, and credit loss ratios for Ford Motor Credit.
  • 5The Automotive sector reported negative operating-related cash flow of $2.9 billion for Q3 2004 and negative $0.5 billion for the first nine months of 2004, before contributions and tax refunds.
  • 6Ford Motor Credit reported financial statement leverage of 11.8 to 1 and managed leverage of 13.2 to 1 as of September 30, 2004.
  • 7Information on credit loss ratios for Ford Motor Credit is provided, detailing both on-balance sheet and managed basis metrics for Q3 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide details regarding Ford Motor Company's financial results for the third quarter of 2004. It also informs investors about upcoming conference calls to discuss these results and presents supplementary financial information, including non-GAAP measures.

The filing highlights several non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are useful for investors. These include 'operating-related cash flow' for the Automotive sector (excluding certain contributions and tax refunds), 'financial results excluding special items' to show ongoing operational performance, 'managed leverage' and 'credit loss ratios' for Ford Motor Credit which reflect how the company manages its business.

For the third quarter of 2004, Ford's Automotive sector reported negative operating-related cash flow of $2.9 billion, before contributions to trusts and tax refunds. This compares to a negative $0.5 billion for the first nine months of 2004.

Investors can access detailed financial statements, an investment community presentation, and a fixed income presentation via Exhibits 99.1 through 99.9, which are furnished with this report. Replays of the conference calls and supporting presentation materials are also available on the company's investor relations website, www.shareholder.ford.com.