General Motors Corporation
 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

            Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported) January 9, 2003

 

   
  GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

         
STATE OF DELAWARE

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  1-143

(Commission File Number)
  38-0572515

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

     
300 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan

(Address of principal executive offices)
  48265-3000

(Zip Code)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (313)-556-5000


 

ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

   Forward Looking Information relating to General Motors Corporation (GM) financial objectives for 2003:

GM OUTLINES OBJECTIVES FOR 2003

    $5.00 earnings per share, excluding Hughes and special items
 
    $10 billion cash generation
 
    Improved market share in all regions

DETROIT — General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM, GMH) today said it is pursuing a strategy to generate long-term profitable growth through its continued worldwide product offensive, and by further leveraging the strength of its product development, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and distribution capabilities.

“GM’s long term strategy for creating stockholder value is clear. We’re focused on executing a global plan to win more market share, improve our profitability, and capitalize on new opportunities to grow our automotive business in both developed and emerging markets,” said GM President and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner, at a meeting of securities analysts and institutional investors during the North American International Auto Show here.

 


 

“We’re achieving solid operational improvements by leveraging our strengths in product development, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and our global sales footprint. Over the last several years, GM has demonstrated steady and significant improvement in our core operations. We have developed an extremely strong position in trucks and sport utility vehicles, and embarked on a remarkable resurgence at Cadillac,” Wagoner said. “Additionally, we’ve established important and solid footprints in key growth markets such as China and Korea. “In 2003, we’re going to pick up the pace and build on our excellent operating base to capitalize on market opportunities around the globe,” Wagoner said. “We know what to do and we’re planning to ‘go fast’ in accomplishing our objectives.”

GM Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer John Devine outlined the company’s 2003 financial goals. This year, GM expects to earn $5.00 per share of GM $1-2/3 par value common stock, excluding Hughes and special items, generate $10 billion in cash and improve market share in all four automotive regions.

“The key to achieving these goals is great products,” said Devine. “Our increasingly competitive products and cost structure will position us for long-term improvement in our financial performance.”

 


 

GM North America is expected to earn approximately $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion in 2003, and GM Europe is expected to report improved financial results, in a range of break-even results to a loss of about $200 million.

GM expects 2003 industry sales to be down modestly in the North American and European markets, at 19.4 million and 19.0 million respectively; up again in the Asia Pacific region at about 15.0 million units; and unchanged in the Latin America Africa Mideast region at 3.7 million units.

“Pricing pressures are expected to continue in the North American and European markets in 2003,” Devine added.

GM will continue to support its product offensive with total capital spending of about $7 billion in 2003. Net material cost reduction for GM North America is targeted at 3.0 percent, and for GM Europe at 3.5 percent. For North America and Europe, GM is also targeting carryover structural cost, excluding pension expense, reflecting strong cost performance that will effectively offset increases in health care expense and economics. The strong material and structural cost performance expected in 2003 is on the heels of strong performance in 2002.

 


 

GMAC expects another record profit in 2002, marking the eighth consecutive year of earnings growth at the wholly owned finance subsidiary. For 2003, GMAC expects another year of strong results, with net income targeted at $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion. In addition, GMAC’s goal for 2003 is to again remit a dividend to GM while maintaining its funding-to-equity leverage ratio roughly in line with current levels. GMAC paid a $400 million dividend to GM during the fourth quarter of 2002.

Strengthening GM’s balance sheet continues as a priority in 2003. A significant factor affecting GM’s 2003 financial performance will be increased pension expense, which is expected to rise to about $3 billion in 2003, before tax, from about $1 billion before tax in 2002. Strong cash generation in 2002 allowed GM to contribute a total of $4.8 billion to its U.S. pension plans during the year, including a $2.6 billion cash contribution in the fourth quarter.

A preliminary analysis of GM’s U.S. pension plans showed that the plans’ underfunded status was approximately $19.3 billion at the end of 2002, based on a 2002 asset return of approximately negative 7 percent, and a discount rate of 6.75 percent. The discount rate, which is used to calculate the present value of future pension liabilities, was reduced from 7.25 percent in 2002. GM’s U.S. pension plans were underfunded by $9.1 billion at the end of 2001. Based on a comprehensive study by GM’s asset managers and actuaries, GM has decided to reduce its asset earnings rate assumption to 9 percent in 2003 from 10 percent in 2002.

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In this press release and related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements. While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in GM’s most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (at page 11-15, 16) which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages; market acceptance of the corporation’s new products; significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels and times planned by management.

Note to editors: General Motors will webcast its meeting with automotive securities analysts on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, from approximately 8:30 a.m. EST to 11:30 am EST. The presentation will be available live through GM Media Online (http://media.gm.com), or directly at http://investor.gm.com under the Events and Presentations section. A replay of the webcast will also be made available.

Presentation materials will be available under Recent Presentations in the Event and Presentations section.

Additionally, media may access the presentations via a live conference call (Listen Only). Dial-in access will begin at 8:00 a.m. EST. To access the conference call, please dial 1-888-428-4471 (612-332-1025 for international access) with confirmation #667309 and ask to be connected to the General Motors conference call.

A taped replay of the call will be made available from 8:00 p.m. EST, January 10 until 11:59 p.m. EST, January 12, 2003. Please dial 1-800-475-6701 (320-365-3844 for international access) and enter reservation number 667309 to access the taped replay.

 


 

         
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Safe Harbor

In the presentation that follows and in related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements.

While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in GM’s most recent report on SEC Form 10-K which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages; market acceptance of the corporation’s new products; significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels and times planned by management.

         
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Taking GM to the Next Level

     
Leveraging Strengths,
Addressing Challenges,
Focusing on the Future
  GMLOGO

Rick Wagoner, President and CEO

         
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trucks

Today’s Strengths — Product Focus

         
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The Resurgence of Cadillac

cadillac

                         
    2001             2002  
   
           
 
Retail Deliveries
  146,500       ——>     177,300  
% Change vs. Previous Year
  (6)%       ——>     21%  
Average Age
  63       ——>     60  
Average HH Income
  $106K       ——>     $112K  
% College Grad
  47%       ——>     50%  

Today’s Strengths — Product Focus

         
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Powertrain Leadership

  Quality leadership in many categories
 
  Globally integrated gas engine and transmission strategy
 
  Emerging diesel strategy

    Integrated and leveraged

  Advanced technology capability

Today’s Strengths — Product Focus

         
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Industry Leadership in Purchasing

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Today’s Strengths — Operational Excellence

         
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Manufacturing Efficiency

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Today’s Strengths — Operational Excellence

         
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Quality As A Value

  J.D. Power

    Among top 3 in 2002 IQS
 
    10 of the top 14 plants in North America

  Consumer Reports

    “Recommended” list from 4 to 13

  Lower warranty costs
 
  Europe

    Significant improvement in launch quality, warranty costs, consumer perception

Today’s Strengths — Operational Excellence

         
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Vehicle Development Process

  Over past 5 years, VDP completely restructured

    Time between Design Freeze and Start of Production reduced from 43 months to 18/20 months

  Recent examples:

    Buick Rendezvous — 22 months
 
    Saturn ION 4-door — 20 months

Today’s Strengths — Operational Excellence

         
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Producing Results in 2002

  Current guidance at $6.75 EPS
 
  Cash generation of $10B thru Q3
 
  Increased market share in three out of four regions
 
  Continued improvement in quality and productivity to move among leaders

Today’s Strengths

         
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But...Ample Opportunity to Improve

         
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Addressing Today’s Challenges

  Opel/Vauxhall turnaround
 
  Traditional “stand alone” operations

    Saab/Saturn

  Aging North America car line-up
 
  Balance sheet

    Pensions, Hughes, Fiat

  South American economic conditions
         
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What’s Next...

  Build on Strong Operational Base
 
  Pick up the Pace
 
  Capitalize on Opportunities
         
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Next Steps in Vehicle Development

  Leverage global product and powertrain capability
 
  Global engineering integration
 
  Faster and more effective “front–end” VDP
 
  Push design capability

What’s Next...Building on Strong Operational Base

         
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Next Generation Material Cost —
Purchasing/Engineering Integration

  “One Target”
 
  BOM re-use
 
  Optimal sourcing footprint
 
  Net material cost savings > 3% for 2003

What’s Next...Building on Strong Operational Base

         
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Manufacturing

  Increased flexibility
 
  Focus on capital efficiency
 
  Continuing productivity improvements

What’s Next...Building on Strong Operational Base

         
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Quality

  Interior quality
 
  Perceived quality
 
  Evolve focus from problem reduction to more recommended vehicles

What’s Next...Building on Strong Operational Base

         
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Picking Up the Pace

  Continue to build “GoFast!” culture

    Simpler, leaner, more focused organization
 
    “GoFast!” process

  Time as a performance metric

    “Full” VDP
 
    New vehicle changeover/start-up
 
    Sourcing

  Identify problems faster, and fix them

What’s Next

         
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Profitable Growth in
Developed Markets

  U.S./Canada

    Rebuild car strength — leverage regions, more derivatives
 
    Broaden truck strength — expand Hummer, small utilities, etc.

  Europe turnaround
 
  Leverage Holden
 
  Grow profits in related businesses

    GMAC
 
    Aftermarket
 
    OnStar

What’s Next...Capitalizing on Opportunities

         
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Growing in Developing Markets

                                         
    Industry Size (M)     GM Position  
   
   
 
    2002     '02-'07     Established     New &     "On the  
    Market     Growth     & Growing     Solid     Case"  
   
   
   
   
   
 
China
    3.45       1.2               X          
S. Korea
    1.6       0.5               X          
Brazil
    1.5       0.5       X                  
Russia
    1.3       0.2                       X  
Mexico
    1.0       0.2       X                  
India
    0.9       0.6                       X  
Thailand
    0.4       0.3               X          
Poland
    0.3       0.2               X          

What’s Next — Capitalizing on New Opportunities

         
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Alliances —
Better Focus on Value Creation

                                         
    Areas of Cooperation/Leverage
   
    Purch.   Pwtrn.   Prod.   Distr.   Tech.
   
 
 
 
 
Isuzu
  Emerging   Solid   Limited   Limited   Limited
FHI
  Emerging   Limited   Emerging   Emerging   Solid
Suzuki
  Emerging   Emerging   Solid   Solid   Solid
Fiat
  Solid   Solid   Emerging   Limited   Emerging
SAIC
  Emerging   Solid   Solid   Solid   Emerging

What’s Next — Capitalizing on Opportunities

         
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Summary

  Strong track record of tackling “tough” issues

    Example —> Comprehensive North America turnaround

  Robust 2002 results in overall challenging global environment
 
  Still ample areas to improve — and we have learned how to fix them faster
 
  Focused on using #1 global position to:

    Grow revenue, market share and profits
 
    Rebuild balance sheet
 
    Enhance shareholder value
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   J. Devine   01/09/03

Safe Harbor

In the presentation that follows and in related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements.

While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in GM’s most recent report on SEC Form 10-K which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages; market acceptance of the corporation’s new products; significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels and times planned by management.

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   J. Devine   01/09/03

Financial Review and Outlook

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John Devine, Vice Chairman and CFO

         
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Driving Value

         
Great
Products
 
 
 
 
 
  Improve
Financial
Performance
 
 
Driving
Shareholder
Value
  Strengthen
Balance
Sheet
 
 
 
 
 

 

         
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Agenda

  2002 Performance Recap
 
  2003 Outlook/Targets
 
  2003 Downturn Analysis

         
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Performance to 2002 Priorities/Targets

                 
Priorities            
 
$3.00 EPS excluding Hughes   /\ $6.75*  
 
Profitable Automotive Operations     G  
 
Positive operating cash flow     G  
 
Grow share in all regions     Y  
Regional/Sector Income Targets        
 
North America: $750M     G  
 
Europe: ($350M)     R  
 
LAAM & AP: Positive     R     G  
 
GMAC: $1,650M     G  
Other Metrics            
 
Improved structural cost     G  
 
Capital spending of $7.1B     G  
 
Net material cost reductions of 3.5%     Y  

* EPS excluding any special items

         
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Agenda

  2002 Performance Recap
 
  2003 Outlook/Targets
 
  2003 Downturn Analysis

 

         
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2003 Priorities

  $5.00 EPS (excludes Hughes)
 
  Cash generation of $10B
 
  Grow market share in all regions

 

         
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Market and Industry Assumptions

  North America

     —     U.S. Industry of 16.5M (down 3.5%)

     —     GM share targeted to improve

     —     Continued pricing pressure

  Europe

     —     Industry estimated at 19.0M (down 1%)

     —     GM share targeted to improve

     —     Continued pricing pressure

  Latin America and Asia-Pacific

     —     LAAM industry sales flat, AP industry up 5%

     —     Expect improved share in both regions

 

         
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U.S. Pension Funded Status

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  Preliminary 2002 year-end U.S. underfunded status of $19.3 billion:
    Reflects $2.6B contribution in Q4‘02
    Based on discount rate of 6.75% and preliminary 2002 actual asset returns of approximately -7.0%
         
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U.S. Pension Funding Requirements
to Avoid VRP

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2003 U.S. Pension Expense

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Cy Assumptions
    2002       2003  
Discount Rate
    7.25 %     6.75 %
LT Asset Return
    10.0 %     9.0 %
         
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Pension Assumption Benchmarking

  Benchmarking survey indicates that GM’s pension assumptions for 2002 year-end Discount Rate and 2003 Long-Term Expected Return on Plan Assets is in line with other companies’ assumptions

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Source: Watson Wyatt Survey of companies (123 companies for Discount Rate, 106 companies for L-T EROA)

         
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2003 U.S. OPEB Expense

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CY Assumptions
    2002       2003  
Trend Rate
    6.0 %     7.3 %
Discount Rate
    7.25 %     6.75 %
         
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Structural Cost Reduction

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  Targeted carryover structural cost (excluding pension) despite increases in healthcare and economic cost pressures
    Strong manufacturing productivity improvements
    Hourly and salaried attrition
    Increased engineering productivity

* At ‘03CY exchange rates

         
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Material Cost Reduction

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  Continued material cost reductions through:
    One team approach
    Carryover components/BOM re-use
    Optimize supplier footprint globally
         
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2003 Sector/Regional
Financial Targets

         
 
$ in Millions
 
  Net
Income

  Market
Share

North America   $1,700 — $1,900   +
Europe   ($200) — $0   +
Rest of World   $100+   +
GMAC   $1,700 — $1,900   N/A

 

         
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2003 Target Earnings

EPS — Excluding Hughes

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2003 Priorities/Targets

             
  Priorities      
      $5.00 EPS* excluding Hughes    
    Cash generation of $10B    
      Grow share in all regions    
  Regional/Sector Income Targets    
      North America:   $1,700 - $1,900M
    Europe:   ($200) - $0M
      Rest of World:   $100M+
      GMAC:   $1,700 - $1,900M
       
    Other Metrics    
      Structural cost:   $41.4B GMNA, $7.8B GME
      Capital spending of $7.0B    
      Net material cost reduction:   3.0% GMNA, 3.5% GME

* EPS excluding any special items

         
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Cash Generation of $10B in 2003

     + Automotive operating cash flow

     + Hughes monetization

     + Debt offerings

     + Dividends from GMAC

     + Sales of non-core assets

     -  GM $1-2/3 Dividend payments

 

         
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Agenda

  2002 Performance Recap
 
  2003 Outlook/Targets
 
  2003 Downturn Analysis

         
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2003 Downturn Analysis

Likelihood of U.S. Downturn (15.5M Industry)
Internally Estimated at below 20%

  Assumptions

    U.S. industry 15.5M vs. 16.5M (down 6%)
 
    European industry 18.2M vs. 19.0M (down 4%)
 
    Further deterioration in net pricing
 
    Lower material savings

  Targets

    *$1.00+ EPS
 
    Breakeven operating cash flow
(including GMAC dividends)

* EPS excluding any special items and Hughes

         
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Summary

  2003 $5.00 EPS based on aggressive cost and market targets
 
  Substantial pension related drag on earnings/cash flow — will improve over time
 
  Continued intense pricing environment
 
  Focus on cost reduction will continue
 
  Focus on cash generation

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Safe Harbor

In the presentation that follows and in related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements.

While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in GM’s most recent report on SEC Form 10-K which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages; market acceptance of the corporation’s new products; significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels and times planned by management.

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GME Business Update/Key

Metrics

gmlogo

Mike Burns, President GME

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Agenda

  2002

    Overview

  2003

    Market Outlook
 
    Share
 
    New Products
 
    Diesel Engines
 
    Operational Improvements
 
        Quality, Material Cost, Structural Cost
 
    2003 Objective
 
    Summary

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

2002 Overview

  Difficult year

    Missed net income objective
 
    Share improvements not at expected rate
 
    Detracted from continued improvements on cost structure

  Cost improvements

    Capacity rationalization on track
 
    Best material performance since mid-80’s
 
    Headcount reductions on track
 
    Significant further progress in reducing structural cost

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GME Net Income 1998-2002

chart

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Saab Situation — 2002

Net Income for 2002 deteriorated substantially

  Key drivers:

    Lower volumes
 
    Adverse mix
 
    Foreign exchange

  Also impacted by:

    Higher marketing costs
 
    Diesel warranty expense
 
    Higher material costs
 
    Start-up costs of new 9-3

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Saab — Actions to Improve

  Personnel changes at senior level
 
  Government and Unions notified of intention to separate up to 1,300 people in 2003
 
  Vehicle final assembly in Sweden to be reduced to one line with significant productivity improvement
 
  Grow product line-up through increased leveraging of other GM and Alliance vehicles
 
  Increased alignment with GM/GME functional direction
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

2003 Objective — Breakeven

  Key success factors

    Saab turnaround
 
    Market share
 
    Continued focus on cost structure

  Improvements driven by new product and engine launches in 2003

    Meriva
 
    Signum
 
    Vectra Wagon
 
    Saab 9-3 Convertible
 
    2003 Diesel Engine 1.3L (Agila, Corsa)
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Market Overview —
Western and Central Europe

Market Has Declined Since 1999

chart

All numbers include light commercial vehicles

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GME — Share of Total Market

Western and Central Europe

  Decline reversed

chart

Includes: Opel/Vauxhall, Saab, NAV and Isuzu (2001 and 2002 only)

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GME Market Share

W/C Europe 2003 vs. 2002

chart

Includes: Opel/Vauxhall, Saab, NAV & Isuzu (2002 Only)

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GME Diesel Share Development

chart

    Also, 80% increase in number of diesels with automatic transmissions between 2002-2005
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Improvement of Delivery Quality

Dealer Satisfaction With Quality

chart

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Improvement of Delivery Quality

Warranty Claims After 12 Months of Ownership

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Improvements in Long Term Durability

Cost Per Car

chart

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Quality Momentum

  Vectra continues strong improvements in launch quality

Problems Per 1,000 Vehicles

Pre-delivery inspection, initial 3 month average

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Material Cost Performance

Includes Purchasing Synergies from FIAT J/V activity

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GME Structural Cost 1999-2003

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GM Europe

Project Olympia

  Expectation of Cost Reduction earlier than Revenue Growth
  Olympia remains on schedule

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

GME Net Income Target

2003 vs. 2002

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   M. Burns   01/09/03

Summary

  Market remains difficult
 
  Exciting product pipeline
 
  Strong improvement in quality
 
  Significant cost improvement at Opel/Vauxhall
 
  Actions identified for Saab to reverse losses
 
  Beat Breakeven in 2003
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

Safe Harbor

In the presentation that follows and in related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements.

While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in GM’s most recent report on SEC Form 10-K which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages; market acceptance of the corporation’s new products; significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels and times planned by management.

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

Improving the Car Portfolio

GMLOGO

in the Marketplace and the Bottom Line

Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman Product Development and Chairman GMNA

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03
     
1   What are we going to do to improve share performance in cars?
 
2   How are we going to do it profitably?
 
3   What have I been doing since I got here?
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

great design

and perceived quality

         
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Portfolio Plan
Development
  Advance
Vehicle
Development
Process &
Design
  Vehicle
Development Process
> Portfolio Plan >
 
  Document of
Strategic Intent

DSI
 
    >            >
 
      Vehicle Program
Initiation

VPI
  Start of
Production

SOP
 
        > Vehicle Development >

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

Winning Themes — Exterior

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

Winning Themes — Interior

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

bill of material
and architecture reuse

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

Global Part Level Reuse Metric — GMNA

                         
Vehicle & Powertrain   2003     2004     2005  

 
   
   
 
Annual
    87%     93%     97%
Mid-Cycle
    81%     93%     95%
New/Major — New Architecture
    43%     50%
New/Major — Existing Architecture
    68%     75%
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

Capable Engine Architectures

  Global 4-cylinder engine families

    Eight engine families converging to four in 2006

  6-cylinder engine families

    Six engine families converging to three in 2009

         
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global product leveraging

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

gotta-have products

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   B. Lutz   01/09/03

Summary

  We’re focused on delivering gotta-have products with the highest levels of product quality and perceived quality
 
  BOM and architecture reuse are keys to profitability
 
  Global product leveraging is essential
 
  No competitor has the product capability that we have

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Safe Harbor

In the presentation that follows and in related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements.

While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in GM’s most recent report on SEC Form 10-K which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages; market acceptance of the corporation’s new products; significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels and times planned by management.

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

GMNA Business
Update/Key Metrics

GMLOGO

          Gary Cowger, President GMNA

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

2002 Key GMNA Metrics

     
Metric   Status

 
Market Share
Net Income
Material Cost
Structural Cost
Cash Flow
Warranty (6MIS)
  G
G
G
G
G
Y

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

U.S. Market Shares

2002CY vs. 2001CY

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

2002 Product Launches

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

U.S. Truck Sales

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Quality of Share

Trucks as a Percentage of Total U.S. Sales

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Attacking GMNA Structural Costs

As of 11+1 Forecast

Includes Special Items

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

GMNA Assembly Labor Productivity

* Excludes Mexico and Launch

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

2003 Key GMNA Metrics

     
Metric   Target

 
Market Share
Net Income
Material Cost
Structural Cost
J.D. Power
  /\
$1.7-$1.9B
3%
$41.4B
/\

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

2003 Industry Outlook

Challenging NA Industry Continues

  2003 CY U.S. industry volume in the mid 16M units
 
  Aggressively competitive market — becoming hyper-competitive in some segments
 
  Continued pressure on price

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Net Income

2003 CY Target vs. 2002 CY Forecast

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Structural Cost

2003 CY Budget vs. 2002 CY Forecast

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Material Cost Reduction Strategy

  “One target”
 
  Integrated approach
 
  Drive performance with top 20 suppliers
 
  Total cost elements focus
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

J.D. Power IQS2

GMNA Total — Problems Per 100 Vehicles

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

J.D. Power IQS2

GMNA Total — Problems Per 100 Vehicles

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Direct Run Rate (First Time Quality)

GMNA Plants

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Consumer Reports

Recommended 2003 Models

Note: Through December, 2002 Issue

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Vehicle Accessories Growth

  $27 Billion domestic accessories market
 
  Our Accessories group at SPO is focusing on four interdependent strategies:

    Integrate product development process
 
    Incorporate accessories into the vehicle selling process
 
    Enhance distribution and installation capabilities
 
    Grow GM Performance Parts revenue

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   G. Cowger   01/09/03

Labor Relations

  Build on positive relationship with our unions
 
  Continue open communications and maintain a constructive, problem-solving approach
 
  Continue current positive momentum

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

Safe Harbor

In the presentation that follows and in related comments by General Motors management, our use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward looking statements.

While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in GM’s most recent report on SEC Form 10-K which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such factors include, among others, the following: changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates or political stability; shortages of fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages; market acceptance of the corporation’s new products; significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in laws, regulations and tax rates; and, the ability of the corporation to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels to realize production efficiencies and implement capital expenditures at levels and times planned by management.

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC Strategic and Financial Review

GMLOGO

     Eric Feldstein, Chairman and President GMAC

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC Net Income

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC 2002 Net Income by Sector

<=> Financing Operations

    Improved income from high asset level and cost containment
 
    Increased contribution from full-service leasing and used vehicle financing in Europe
 
    Unfavorable borrowing spreads and higher credit losses in North America

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC 2002 Net Income by Sector

<=> Financing Operations

\/ Insurance Operations

    Continued improvement in underwriting (operating) income more than offset by lower investment income, including impairment of certain securities

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC 2002 Net Income by Sector

/\   Financing Operations
 
\/   Insurance Operations
 
/\   Mortgage Operations

    Record income at commercial mortgage and conduit operations on strong origination volume

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC 2002 Net Income by Sector

<=>   Financing Operations
 
\/   Insurance Operations
 
/\   Mortgage Operations
 

 
=   Record 2002 Net Income
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC 2003 Objectives

  Generate net income of $1.7-$1.9 billion
 
  Remit dividend to GM
 
  Contain funding/equity ratio
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC 2003 Key Issues

  Credit losses
 
  Lease residuals
 
  Balance sheet capacity
 
  Funding outlook

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMNA U.S. Asset Quality

Total Retail and SmartLease Losses
as % of Average Serviced Receivables

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. Auto
New and Used Retail Loans

  “Frequency” of loss has remained low with favorable delinquency trends
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. Auto
New and Used Retail Loans

Average Gross Loss per Unit with a Loss

  “Severity” of loss has increased reflecting weaker used car market
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. Asset Quality

Memo: Approximately 65% of contracts “gone bad” result in some loss

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. SmartLease
Book Gain per Unit

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. SmartLease
Residual Outlook

  Residual expectations on terminating units peaked in 2000
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. SmartLease
Residual Outlook

  Residual expectations on terminating units peaked in 2000
    Will decline by about 8 p.p. ($2,200) over next two years
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. SmartLease
Terminations Outlook

  Volume of terminating units will decline by over 330,000 units (46%) from 2002 through 2004
         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC Serviced Assets and Funding

* Ratio reflects debt net of cash and is adjusted for certain securitization transactions

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC Balance Sheet Capacity

* Ratio reflects debt net of cash and is adjusted for certain securitization transactions

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

Borrowing Spreads Over
10-year U.S. Treasuries

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC U.S. Term Funding Sources

Institutional Unsecured Debt
as % of Total Funding Volume

         
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2003 Auto Analyst Conference   E. Feldstein   01/09/03

GMAC 2003 Net Income by Sector

\/   Financing Operations
 
/\   Insurance Operations
 
/\   Mortgage Operations


=   $1.7-$1.9 Billion Net Income
         
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# # #

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

     
 
 
 
Date    January 9, 2003
 
 
 
 
 
  GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 
 
By
/s/Peter R. Bible

(Peter R. Bible,
Chief Accounting Officer)