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General Motors Co 8-K Report, Acquisition Completed (Nov 10, 2010)

Filed November 10, 2010For Securities:GM

Summary

General Motors Company (GM) filed an 8-K on November 10, 2010, to announce its third quarter 2010 earnings. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a news release and accompanying financial statements, which provide details on the company's operational and financial performance for the quarter. Investors should note that the full financial statements and related footnotes were to be filed separately as part of GM's Form 10-Q. This 8-K's main purpose is to alert the market to the release of Q3 2010 results. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the referenced news release and attached financial statements are the primary source of information for investors seeking to understand GM's performance during this period. The filing indicates that the company's Controller and Chief Accounting Officer has duly authorized the report, ensuring adherence to reporting standards.

Key Highlights

  • 1GM announced its third quarter 2010 consolidated earnings on November 10, 2010.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a news release and financial statements related to Q3 2010 results.
  • 3Detailed financial statements and footnotes will be filed separately in GM's Form 10-Q.
  • 4The filing is dated November 9, 2010, with the news release dated November 10, 2010.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the news release and financial statements.
  • 6Nick S. Cyprus, Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, signed the report on behalf of GM.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and incorporate by reference General Motors Company's third quarter 2010 earnings and related financial information through an attached news release and financial statements.

The complete financial statements and related footnotes for the third quarter of 2010 are not included in this 8-K filing. They will be filed separately by GM as part of its upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Exhibit 99.1 contains the news release dated November 10, 2010, and the accompanying financial statements that detail General Motors Company's third quarter 2010 consolidated earnings.

The filing was authorized and signed by Nick S. Cyprus, who holds the positions of Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer for General Motors Company.