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FORD MOTOR CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 24, 2014)

Filed July 24, 2014For Securities:FF-PCF-PDF-PB

Summary

This 8-K filing from Ford Motor Company (F), dated July 24, 2014, announces the release of preliminary second quarter 2014 financial results. The company will host two conference calls on July 24, 2014, to discuss these results. The first call, featuring the CEO and CFO, will cover overall Ford Q2 2014 results, while the second call will focus specifically on the financial performance of Ford Motor Credit Company. Investors are directed to a news release filed as Exhibit 99 for detailed financial information. The filing also highlights Ford's use of non-GAAP financial measures, such as results "excluding special items," to provide investors with a clearer view of ongoing operational performance by removing the impact of specific adjustments related to capacity and cost structure optimization. Key cash metrics like Automotive operating-related cash flow and Automotive gross cash are also emphasized as important indicators of the company's financial health.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ford Motor Company released preliminary Q2 2014 financial results on July 24, 2014.
  • 2Two conference calls were scheduled for July 24, 2014, to discuss the financial results.
  • 3A call at 8:30 a.m. ET focused on overall Ford Q2 2014 results, featuring the CEO and CFO.
  • 4A subsequent call at 11:30 a.m. ET focused on Ford Motor Credit Company's Q2 2014 results.
  • 5The company referenced a detailed news release (Exhibit 99) for specific financial data.
  • 6Ford emphasized its use of non-GAAP financial measures, such as results 'excluding special items,' to present ongoing operational performance.
  • 7Key cash metrics, including Automotive operating-related cash flow and Automotive gross cash, were highlighted as important performance indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Ford Motor Company's preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2014 and to provide details on the conference calls where these results will be discussed.

Investors can find the detailed preliminary Q2 2014 financial results in the news release filed as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K report.

Ford uses non-GAAP measures such as 'excluding special items' to help investors evaluate the company's performance by removing the impact of specific items that may not be indicative of ongoing operational activities, such as those related to matching production capacity and cost structure to market demand.

The key cash metrics highlighted are Automotive operating-related cash flow (considered the best representation of Automotive operations' ability to generate cash), Automotive gross cash (including cash, cash equivalents, and net marketable securities), and net interest.