8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

General Motors Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 20, 2010)

Filed May 20, 2010For Securities:GM

Summary

General Motors Company (GM) filed a Form 8-K on May 20, 2010, primarily to report on its first quarter 2010 financial results. This filing includes a news release dated May 17, 2010, along with financial statements that provide details on the company's earnings and financial condition for the period. Investors should note that the news release incorporated by reference may not contain the full scope of financial disclosures typically found in a 10-Q filing. The report also includes supplemental charts provided to securities analysts in connection with the earnings release, offering additional context and data points for evaluating GM's performance. This 8-K serves as a key update on the company's financial standing during a significant period.

Key Highlights

  • 1GM filed an 8-K on May 20, 2010, reporting on Q1 2010 earnings and financial condition.
  • 2The filing incorporates a news release from May 17, 2010, detailing first-quarter results.
  • 3Financial statements related to the Q1 2010 earnings are included as an exhibit.
  • 4Supplemental charts furnished to securities analysts are also attached as an exhibit.
  • 5The information provided in the news release may be less comprehensive than a full 10-Q filing.
  • 6The filing was signed by Nick S. Cyprus, Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report General Motors' first quarter 2010 earnings and financial condition. It incorporates a news release and related financial statements that were issued on May 17, 2010.

This 8-K filing incorporates a news release and financial statements. However, it notes that the news release may not include certain financial statements, related footnotes, and other financial information that would typically be found in a more comprehensive filing like the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The filing includes two key exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, which is the News Release dated May 17, 2010, and its associated Financial Statements; and Exhibit 99.2, which are Charts furnished to securities analysts in connection with the Q1 2010 earnings release.

The news release detailing the first quarter 2010 results was dated May 17, 2010, and the 8-K filing incorporating this information was filed on May 20, 2010.