What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Ford Motor Company's preliminary third quarter 2013 financial results and to provide details about conference calls where these results will be discussed with investors and the media.

Why is Ford providing financial results that exclude 'special items'?

Ford provides financial results excluding 'special items' and other adjustments because they believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors. They help evaluate results by excluding items related to efforts to match production capacity and cost structure to market demand, as well as other items not considered indicative of ongoing operating activities. This allows for a clearer view of core operational performance.

What are the key cash metrics Ford is emphasizing?

Ford is highlighting key cash metrics such as Automotive operating-related cash flow, which they believe best represents the ability of their Automotive operations to generate cash. They are also focusing on Automotive gross cash (including cash and cash equivalents and net marketable securities) and net interest.

Where can investors find more detailed financial information?

Investors can find more detailed financial information by accessing the news release dated October 24, 2013, which is filed as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K. Additionally, presentation materials will be available on www.shareholder.ford.com during the conference calls, and replays will be accessible.

FORD MOTOR CO 8-K: Earnings & Results

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Ford Motor Company's 8-K filing on October 24, 2013, announced preliminary third quarter 2013 financial results. The company will hold conference calls for the investment community and news media to discuss these results, with separate sessions for the overall company and Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford is providing non-GAAP financial measures, explaining their rationale for excluding "special items" and other adjustments, which they believe offer a clearer view of ongoing operational performance and management's perspective on earnings. These adjusted measures are intended to help investors understand results by excluding items related to capacity/cost structure adjustments and other factors not indicative of core earnings. The filing also highlights key cash metrics, including Automotive operating-related cash flow, Automotive gross cash, and net interest, emphasizing their perceived utility for investors in evaluating the company's operational cash generation capabilities. Ford explicitly states that these non-GAAP measures should be considered alongside their GAAP equivalents for a comprehensive understanding.

Key Highlights

1Ford announced preliminary third quarter 2013 financial results via an 8-K filing.
2Two conference calls were scheduled for October 24, 2013, to discuss Q3 2013 results: one for the overall company and a separate call for Ford Motor Credit Company.
3Ford is reporting financial results using non-GAAP measures that exclude "special items" and other adjustments.
4The company believes these adjusted measures provide a better understanding of ongoing operational performance and earnings from core activities.
5Key cash metrics, including Automotive operating-related cash flow and Automotive gross cash, are being highlighted.
6Ford explicitly states the utility of these non-GAAP measures for investors, while noting they should be considered with GAAP measures.

FORD MOTOR CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 24, 2013)

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