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Asian Markets Will Be Vital For FordIAEResearch • Fri, May 24
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Ford Motor's Management Hosts U.S. Sales Conference Call (Transcript)Mon, Dec 3, 2012 • 1 Comment
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Ford Motor Co. - Special CallThu, Oct 25, 2012 • 5 Comments
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Ford's Management Hosts August 2012 U.S. Sales Conference (Transcript)Tue, Sep 4, 2012 • 2 Comments
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Ford Motor's CEO Discusses Q2 2012 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptWed, Jul 25, 2012 • 8 Comments
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Ford Motor's Management Host Monthly Sales Call (Transcript)Fri, Jun 1, 2012 • 1 Comment
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Ford Motor's CEO Hosts 57th Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Transcript)Thu, May 10, 2012 • 1 Comment
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Ford Motor's Management Host Monthly Sales Conference (Transcript)Tue, May 1, 2012 • 3 Comments
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Ford Motor's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Apr 27, 2012
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Ford Motor's Management Host Sales/ Trading Statement Call (Transcript)Tue, Apr 3, 2012 • 1 Comment
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Ford Motor Company (referred to herein as "Ford", the "Company", "we", "our" or "us") was incorporated in Delaware in 1919. We acquired the business of a Michigan company, also known as Ford Motor Company, that had been incorporated in 1903 to produce and sell automobiles designed and... More
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- Tuesday, June 18, 6:57 AM Ford (F) plans to add buttons and knobs to its MyFord Touch infotainment system on more models. The automaker is reacting to some criticism over the digital touchscreen which was called too complicated by some drivers. 4 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, June 17, 1:30 PM Nissan (NSANY.OB) is threatening to put a damper on the summer profits of the Big Three (GM, F, FIATY.PK) automakers with new aggressive pricing stemming from a lower yen and an urge to gain market share in the U.S. What to watch: Nissan's "scorched-earth" pricing policy is running up against an onslaught of new models from Detroit with positive reviews. The U.S. automakers may hold the line on prices - unless Toyota (TM) gets aggressive as well and forces the issue. 3 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, June 17, 10:59 AM Ford (F +2.2%) thinks it can cut into losses in Europe as new higher-margin vehicles start to sell amid higher demand on the continent. Ford's head of sales in the region, Roelant de Waard, forecast sales in Ford’s main markets in Europe will increase about 3.7% Y/Y to about 14M in 2014. 1 Comment [Consumer]
- Monday, June 17, 7:42 AM Ford (F) expects to export more vehicles from India as it seeks cost-cutting initiatives. Chennai, India is one of the locations where the automaker has a global platform set up for manufacturing new models. 4 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, June 17, 6:44 AM Ford (F) CEO Alan Mulally says he sees the Asia-Pacific region accounting for up to 40% of the automaker's sales within four or five years. The exec is in India just ahead of the launch of the EcoSport compact crossover in the nation. 4 Comments [Consumer]
- Friday, June 14, 10:10 AM The Big Three (GM, F, FIATY.PK) automakers are lobbying hard for continued tariffs on Japanese cars, according to Nikkei. The existing import tariffs in the U.S. on Japanese automakers (TM, HMC, NSANY.OB, MZDAY.PK, SZKMY.PK) have been a key negotiating point in recent trade talks and proposed agreements. 2 Comments [Consumer]
- Friday, June 14, 7:14 AM Ford (F) says it will target a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per vehicle by 2025 after it saw a 37% reduction in the metric for the period from 2000 to 2010. 4 Comments [Consumer]
- Tuesday, June 11, 11:36 AM UBS suggests 11 dividend growing stocks to buy for income; each has a dividend yield of at least 2.5%, has increased its payout ratio by more than 5% during the past year, and has positive consensus EPS growth over the next 12 months: WMB, ESV, NUE, JNJ, CAG, KLAC, CSCO, BBT, AAPL, BAX, F. 2 Comments [Quick Ideas]
- Tuesday, June 11, 10:17 AM Ford (F -1.5%) plans to add 800 more salaried workers in the U.S. this year on top of 2.2K new salaried jobs the automaker previously announced. If the company makes all the scheduled hires, it will boost its salaried head count to above 30K. Comment! [Consumer]
- Tuesday, June 11, 7:57 AM Forecasts for U.S. auto sales this year keep edging higher with both LMC Automotive and IHS Automotive now calling for a 16M unit year. Japanese automakers (TM, NSANY.OB, HMC) are expected to post double-digit sales growth in Q3 while analysts see Ford (F) and General Motors (GM) keeping up their steady pace led by renewed demand for pickups. 2 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, June 10, 9:24 AM Ford (F) is working with the UAW to offer financial incentives for factory employees who choose healthier lifestyle options, according to reports. A wellness incentive program could save the automaker a large amount of money, though it might also create an unwelcome backlash from employees. Big Three rivals Chrystler (FIATY.PK) and General Motors (GM) are reported to be watching the developments closely. 6 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, June 10, 7:22 AM Another twist to the debate on electric vehicles: Sales of EVs has cut into the revenue collected by states on gas purchases and used to pay for highway and bridge maintenance. As a reaction, three states have enacted rules to add fees to green cars while five others are weighing legislation. But the larger question on the issue is if electric vehicles are actually to blame for the drop in gas tax revenue or if it's the better gas mileage across the automobile industry (GM, F, TM, NSANY.OB)? 17 Comments [Consumer]
- Wednesday, June 5, 10:52 AM Ford (F -1.8%) says it sold 5,993 cars in India during May as exports rose and domestic wholesales fell back for the month. Though the number of sales for the automaker is still small in India, its track is still being closely watched with the potential existing it could grab some market share from leaders Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai Motors in what is an overall challenging market. Comment! [Consumer]
- Wednesday, June 5, 7:42 AM Ford (F) announces sales in China for May increased 45% Y/Y to 70,540. The automaker's joint venture with Chongqing Changan Automobile provided most of the boost. 2 Comments [Consumer]
- Tuesday, June 4, 2:23 PM It was trucks that made up most of the difference between sales for Ford (F -1.2%) and General Motors (GM +1.5%) in May, +14% vs. +3%, but that could change quickly. Most of GM's new trucks are just arriving on dealer lots which means the automaker could catch up to its rivals that came to the market earlier with fresh models. 5 Comments [Consumer]
- Monday, June 3, 9:38 AM Ford (F +2.3%) recalls 465K 2013 models including the "Fusion, Flex, Explorer, Taurus, Interceptor Sedan and Interceptor Utility, as well as the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, MKS and MKT" to check a fuel delivery module which may leak and could cause a fire "in the presence of an ignition source," the company says. No fires have been reported to date. The company says it will be September before it can deliver enough replacement parts to cover the recall for all owners. 2 Comments
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John McCoy
Working on new article highlighting my favorite 4 picks for 2013-2014 - $BAC, $NSC, $F and $DE. Should be ready in the next 2-3 days. Thanx! - View all 0 replies
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Jim Van Meerten
$F - 72% Barchart technical buy signals - 13 new highs and up 11.34% in the last month - Relative Strength Index 64.58% - View all 1 replies
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Barney: I don't know about tomorrow but I know that $15 is a floor. I believe a lot of funds will add to positions by June 30th, EOQ.
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John McCoy
Looks like the pullback continues today. Looking to buy $F, $BAC and $NSC on any further weakness. - View all 0 replies
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Jim Van Meerten
$F - 72% Barchart technical buy signals - 13 new highs and up 11.34% in the last month - Relative Strength Index 64.58% - View all 1 replies
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Barney: I don't know about tomorrow but I know that $15 is a floor. I believe a lot of funds will add to positions by June 30th, EOQ.
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mick_dagger
Can anyone enlighten me on $F price stagnation last Friday. Then opens Tuesday morning a half dollar higher. From approx 14.80 to 15.30 - View all 1 replies
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John McCoy
$F adding production and reducing summer shutdowns. $F is undervalued, I'm looking to see $18 by year end. - View all 2 replies
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John McCoy: Yes, $F has a lot of debt on the balance sheet, zero of which is due any time soon. A loan to be repaid in 9 years doesn't concern me at all
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Intangible Valuation
$TSLA's price is interesting -- the company is, apparently, a fourth the size of $GM and a sixth the size of $F. - View all 13 replies
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american nomad: F bottoming in EUR + new product intro's = exciting month's ahead...
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fire0nice228
sold almost half of $F for 24.5% long gain, prob transfer to IRA and rebuy on a pullback - View all 2 replies
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fire0nice228: Thank you..hopefully someday I can make you some $ like you've made me on some others!
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StockConsultant
$F (Ford Motor) confirmed breakout above 14.38 on 34% higher volume, charts analysis http://goo.gl/iWDXr - View all 2 replies
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John McCoy
Started new position is $F. Ford doing well in US, growing in Asia, & reducing debt make it a great European recovery stock. Go long $F. - View all 2 replies
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Workweek Tying Longest Since WWII Spurs Hiring at U.S. Factories. $AXL http://bloom.bg/Xs0AIQ http://bit.ly/W9ldrp $F Bloomberg - View all 2 replies
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trampset: It's all the short-term traders who wait for a big bounce or dip on earnings, get bored, and bail.
Ford Motor Company (referred to herein as "Ford", the "Company", "we", "our" or "us") was incorporated in Delaware in 1919. We acquired the business of a Michigan company, also known as Ford Motor Company, that had been incorporated in 1903 to produce and sell automobiles designed and engineered by Henry Ford. We are one of the world’s largest producers of cars and trucks. We and our subsidiaries also engage in other businesses, including financing vehicles.
OVERVIEW
Segments. We review and present our business results in two sectors: Automotive and Financial Services. Within these sectors, our business is divided into reportable segments based upon the organizational structure that we use to evaluate performance and make decisions on resource allocation, as well as availability and materiality of separate financial results consistent with that structure.
Our Automotive and Financial Services segments as of December 31, 2009 are described in the table below:
Automotive:
Ford North America
Primarily includes the sale of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brand vehicles and related service parts in North America (the United States, Canada and Mexico), together with the associated costs to design, develop, manufacture and service these vehicles and parts, as well as, for periods prior to January 1, 2010, the sale of Mazda6 vehicles produced by our consolidated subsidiary AutoAlliance International, Inc. ("AAI").
Ford South America
Primarily includes the sale of Ford-brand vehicles and related service parts in South America, together with the associated costs to design, develop, manufacture and service these vehicles and parts.
Ford Europe
Primarily includes the sale of Ford-brand vehicles and related service parts in Europe, Turkey and Russia, together with the associated costs to design, develop, manufacture and service these vehicles and parts.
Ford Asia Pacific Africa
Primarily includes the sale of Ford-brand vehicles and related service parts in the Asia Pacific region and South Africa, together with the associated costs to design, develop, manufacture and service these vehicles and parts.
Volvo
Primarily includes the sale of Volvo-brand vehicles and related service parts throughout the world (including Europe, North and South America, and Asia Pacific Africa), together with the associated costs to design, develop, manufacture and service these vehicles and parts.
Financial Services:
Ford Motor Credit Company
Primarily includes vehicle-related financing, leasing, and insurance.
Other Financial Services
Includes a variety of businesses including holding companies, real estate, and the financing and leasing of some Volvo vehicles in Europe.
AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
We sell cars and trucks throughout the world. In 2009, our total ongoing Automotive operations (including unconsolidated affiliates in China) sold approximately 4,817,000 vehicles at wholesale throughout the world.
As of December 31, 2009, our vehicle brands included Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Volvo, although Volvo is held for sale. Substantially all of our cars, trucks and parts are marketed through retail dealers in North America, and through distributors and dealers (collectively, "dealerships") outside of North America, the substantial majority of which are independently owned. At December 31, 2009, the approximate number of dealerships worldwide distributing our vehicle brands was as follows:
Because many of these dealerships distribute more than one of our brands from the same sales location, a single dealership may be counted under more than one brand.
In addition to the products we sell to our dealerships for retail sale, we also sell cars and trucks to our dealerships for sale to fleet customers, including daily rental car companies, commercial fleet customers, leasing companies, and governments. We do not depend on any single customer or small group of customers to the extent that the loss of such customer or group of customers would have a material adverse effect on our business.
Through our dealer network and other channels, we provide retail customers with a wide range of after-sale vehicle services and products, including maintenance and light repair, heavy repair, collision, vehicle accessories and extended service warranty. In North America, we market these products and services under several brands, including Genuine Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Parts and ServiceSM, Ford Custom AccessoriesTM, Ford Extended Service PlanSM, and MotorcraftSM.
The worldwide automotive industry, Ford included, is affected significantly by general economic conditions (among other factors) over which we have little control. This is especially so because vehicles are durable goods, which provide consumers latitude in determining whether and when to replace an existing vehicle. The decision whether to purchase a vehicle may be affected significantly by slowing economic growth, geo-political events, and other factors (including the cost of purchasing and operating cars and trucks and the availability and cost of credit and fuel). As we recently have seen in the United States and Europe in particular, the number of cars and trucks sold may vary substantially from year to year. Further, the automotive industry is a highly competitive, cyclical business that has a wide and growing variety of product offerings from a growing number of manufacturers.
Our wholesale unit volumes vary with the level of total industry demand and our share of that industry demand. In the short term, our wholesale unit volumes also are influenced by the level of dealer inventory. Our share is influenced by how our products are perceived in comparison to those offered by other manufacturers based on many factors, including price, quality, styling, reliability, safety, fuel efficiency, functionality, and reputation. Our share also is affected by the timing and frequency of new model introductions. Our ability to satisfy changing consumer preferences with respect to type or size of vehicle, as well as design and performance characteristics, impacts our sales and earnings significantly.




