With
Chrysler's revenues being incorporated into Fiat's
results for the first time the Italian carmaker has
reported a 1.24 billion profit during the second quarter
of the year compared to a loss of 17 million during the
same period last year. Chrysler's arrival in the results
helped revenues rise by 40 percent while forecasts have
been raised to 58 billion euros for the full year.
However the results were generally regarded as
consolidation by the markets rather than an improvement
in performance and Fiat shares lost value as a result.
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio
Marchionne said: "I think that overall the quarter has
been a significant quarter for Fiat for a couple of
reason. We have improved our operating performance. More
importantly, it is the first time we are seeing the
impact of Chrysler in the consolidated accounts of
Fiat."
Reported revenues were
13.2 billion. Excluding Chrysler, revenues were up 6.5%
to 10 billion with year-on-year increases for all
businesses.
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)
posted revenues of 7.6 billion (+2.7%), with 568,400
passenger cars and light commercial vehicles shipped
during the quarter (+2.5% vs. Q2 2010). Despite
continued weak demand for passenger car in most European
markets, the increase was attributable to higher LCV
volumes, continued success of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta,
strong performance in Brazil, in addition to the
contribution from the distribution of Chrysler Group
vehicles in Europe. Market share for passenger cars in
Europe was down 0.3 percentage points to 7.2%, primarily
due to a 0.8 percentage point decline in Italy (share at
29.5%), reflecting the phase-out of certain models and a
further reduction in demand for alternative fuel
vehicles. Fiat Professional maintained a leading
position in Europe with a 14.4% share, its best ever Q2
performance. In Brazil, Fiat remained market leader,
with overall share at 22.6% (+2.8 p.p. over nearest
competitor).
Chrysler reported revenues of 3.3
billion for June on worldwide vehicle shipments of
179,000 (514,000 for Q2, up 19% year-on-year). Market
share for the quarter was up 1.2 percentage points to
10.6% in the U.S. and 2.0 percentage points to 14.9% in
Canada.
Luxury & Performance brands:
Ferrari posted revenues of 589 million, up 20.4%.
Maserati revenues were down 3.4% to 168 million, but
stable on a constant currency basis.
Components & Production Systems
had revenues of 3.2 billion, a 10.2% increase over Q2
2010. All sectors posted solid year-on-year growth. For
Magneti Marelli, in particular, revenues were up 10% to
1.5 billion.
Reported trading profit
was 525 million. Excluding Chrysler, trading profit of
375 million was 68 million higher than Q2 2010.|
Fiat Group Automobiles achieved
trading profit of 187 million (185 million for Q2
2010), with trading margin at 2.5% unchanged over the
prior year. The positive impact of higher volumes and
purchasing efficiencies was almost entirely offset by
lower cost absorption at Italian passenger car plants.
Luxury & Performance brands
benefited from higher volumes, with Ferrari posting
trading profit of 82 million, a 5 million increase
over the prior year despite higher R&D spending for new
products, and Maserati achieving trading profit of 9
million (8 million in Q2 2010).
Components & Production Systems
reported trading profit of 110 million, up 46 million
year-on-year, with Magneti Marelli nearly double at 50
million (vs. 26 million) and Fiat Powertrain at 46
million (vs. 31 million).
Reported net industrial debt
at 30 June 2011 was 3,407 million, of which 979
million (489 million at end March) for Fiat excluding
Chrysler. Strong cash flow from operating activities,
which exceeded capital expenditure and dividend payments
during the period, supported a 391 million reduction in
net industrial debt before payment of the consideration
for the 16% interest in Chrysler. Capital expenditure
for Fiat excluding Chrysler was 794 million, up 144
million over Q2 2010, progressing in line with full-year
guidance.
Reported liquidity at 30
June 2011 was 19.2 billion, of which 12.2 billion for
Fiat ex-Chrysler, 0.9 billion below the 31 March 2011
level. In addition to the disbursement for the 16% stake
in Chrysler 1.3 billion in bond maturities were repaid
in May and a 1.0 billion bond was issued in April. The
quarter-end liquidity position does not reflect proceeds
from the recent 1.5 billion bond issuances (settled on
July 8, 2011) and disbursement of $700 million in
relation with the purchase of the US Treasury stake in
Chrysler and of its rights under the Equity Recapture
Agreement and with the purchase of the Canadian
interest. In addition, $1.3 billion is available to
Chrysler on an unused committed revolving credit
facility.
Given the consolidation of
Chrysler and improved performance of its other
businesses, Fiat is upgrading guidance. For the
consolidated group (Chrysler contributing 7 months),
full-year revenues are expected to be in excess of 58
billion, trading profit of
2.1
billion, and net income of
∼1.7
billion. Capital expenditures for the year, including
Chrysler, will be approximately 5.5 billion and net
industrial debt should come in between
5.0
and
5.5 billion. Liquidity is
expected to remain high (~18 billion).
Consolidation of Chrysler at
the acquisition date
On 24 May 2011, Fiat exercised
its Incremental Equity Call Option to acquire an
additional 16% ownership interest (on a fully diluted
basis) in Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) and, as a
result of the potential voting rights associated with
options that have become exercisable, is deemed to have
acquired control of Chrysler for purposes of
consolidation (IAS 27). This resulted in the recognition
of 2.0 billion in unusual income from the
re-measurement of the 30% ownership interest previously
held and Fiats right to receive an additional 5%
ownership interest upon Chryslers achievement of the
third Performance Event, expected in the fourth quarter
of 2011. That amount reflects the fair value of
Chryslers equity of
$8.3
billion (5.8 billion) based on the $500 million
purchase price agreed to between Fiat and the U.S.
Treasury on 3 June 2011 for the purchase of the U.S.
Treasurys 6.031% ownership interest (on a fully diluted
basis) in Chrysler. The consolidation of identifiable
assets and liabilities of Chrysler, measured at fair
value at the acquisition date in accordance with IFRS 3,
resulted in the recognition of goodwill of 9.2 billion
and 54% non-controlling interests of 3.1 billion, based
on the equity value for Chrysler stated above. As a
result, Fiats consolidated equity increased by a total
of 5.1 billion, of which 2.0 billion related to the
unusual income referred to above and 3.1 billion to
non-controlling interests. Although the measurement of
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has been
performed in an exhaustive manner for the purposes of
the Half-year Condensed Financial Statements, as allowed
by IFRS 3 within 12 months following the transaction,
such amounts could be subject to further analysis and
possible adjustment.
Group Results Second Quarter
Group revenues for the
second quarter totaled 13.2 billion. Excluding
Chrysler, revenues were 10 billion up 6.5% over Q2
2010. All businesses reported year-on-year increases
with Luxury & Performance brands and Components &
Production Systems recording double-digit growth. Fiat
Group Automobiles revenues were up 2.7% over Q2 2010.
Group trading profit of 525 million included
150 million reported by Chrysler for June. Excluding
Chrysler, trading profit increased by 22% or 68
million, mainly driven by the strong performance of
Components. Trading margin was 3.8% (3.3% for Q2 2010).
Operating profit
for Q2 2011 was 1,583
million, impacted by positive net unusuals of 1,058
million. Unusual income totaled 2,020 million, of which
2,017 million relates to fair value re-measurement of
the 30% ownership interest held in Chrysler prior to the
acquisition of control and of the right to receive an
additional 5% ownership interest following Chryslers
achievement of the third Performance Event. Unusual
expense totaled 962 million, of which 739 million ex
Chrysler (of which 552 million are non-cash charges)
largely due to the impact on Fiats businesses of the
strategic realignment with Chryslers manufacturing and
commercial activities, further accelerated following the
increase of Fiats ownership interest, and to one-off
charges mainly related to the realignment of certain
minor activities of the Group.
Chrysler recorded an operating
loss of 73 million in June 2011, which included 223
million in unusual expenses. As of the date control was
acquired, Chrysler recorded an upward revaluation or
step up of its inventories totaling 220 million in
connection with the recognition of the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed at fair value. In June, this
amount was fully written off due to the rapid inventory
turnover and was recorded as a one-off noncash charge.
In the prior years Q2, operating profit of 282 million
included net unusual expenses of 25 million.
Net financial expense
totaled 230 million.
Excluding Chrysler, net financial expense was 160
million (186 million in Q2 2010). Net of the
marking-to-market of two stock option related equity
swaps (no impact in Q2 2011 and 19 million loss for Q2
2010) financial expense was substantially in line with
Q2 2010, with the cost of maintaining a higher level of
liquidity being compensated by the benefit of lower
indebtness and favorable foreign exchange rates impacts.
Profit before taxes
was 1,361 million. Excluding
Chrysler, profit before taxes was 1,504 million. The
1,378 million increase (ex Chrysler) over Q2 2010
almost entirely reflects higher trading profit (+68
million) and the 1,306 million positive difference in
net unusual items (2011: 1,281 million, 2010:
(25)million) Income
taxes totaled 124
million (143 million for Q2 2010), and related
primarily to taxable income of companies operating
outside Italy and employment-related taxes in Italy.
Reported net profit for Q2 2011 was 1,237
million (net loss of 17 million for Q2 2010). Excluding
unusuals and related tax impacts, net profit was 156
million (76 million excluding Chrysler, up 68 million
on 2010).
Reported net industrial debt
at 30 June 2011 was 3,407 million, of which 979
million (489 million at end March) for Fiat excluding
Chrysler. Strong cash flow from operating activities,
which exceeded capital expenditure and dividend payments
during the period, supported a 391 million reduction in
net industrial debt before payment of the consideration
for the 16% interest in Chrysler. Capital expenditure
for Fiat ex-Chrysler was 794 million, up 144 million
over Q2 2010, progressing in line with full-year
guidance. Reported liquidity at 30 June 2011 was
19.2 billion, of which 12.2 billion for Fiat ex-
Chrysler, 0.9 billion below the 31 March 2011 level. In
addition to the disbursement for the 16% stake in
Chrysler 1.3 billion in bond maturities were repaid in
May and a 1.0 billion bond was issued in April. The
quarter-end liquidity position does not reflect proceeds
from the recent 1.5 billion bond issuances (settled on
July 8, 2011) and disbursement of $700 million in
relation with the purchase of the US Treasury stake in
Chrysler and of its rights under the Equity Recapture
Agreement and with the purchase of the Canadian
interest. In addition, $1.3 billion is available to
Chrysler on an unused committed revolving credit
facility.
Group results First Half
Group revenues for the
H1 2011 totaled 22.4 billion. Excluding Chrysler,
revenues were 19.2 billion up 6.8% over H1 2010. All
businesses reported year-on-year increases with Luxury &
Performance brands and Components & Production Systems
recording double digit growth. Fiat Group Automobiles
revenues were up 2.6% over H1 2010. Group trading
profit of 776 million included 150 million
reported by Chrysler for June. Excluding Chrysler,
trading profit increased by 16.6% or 89 million, mainly
driven by the strong performance of Components. Trading
margin was 3.3% (3.0% for H1 2010).
Operating profit
for H1 2011 was 1,834 million
impacted by positive net unusuals of 1,058 million.
Included in these results is Chryslers June 2011
operating loss of 73 million which reflects 223
million in unusual expenses (inventory adjustments as
outlined above). In the prior year (H1 2010), operating
profit was 514 million and included net unusual
expenses of 23 million.
Net financial expense
totaled 368 million with
Chryslers net financial expense of 70 million.
Excluding Chrysler, net financial expense was 298
million (328 million in H1 2010) and included a 23
million gain in the mark-to-market value of two stock
option related equity swaps (32 million loss for H1
2010). Net of that item, financial expense increased 25
million over the prior year, mainly reflecting the cost
of maintaining a higher level of liquidity.
Profit before taxes
was 1,514 million. Excluding
Chrysler, profit before taxes was 1,657 million. The
1,392 million increase over H1 2010 almost entirely
reflects higher trading profit (+89 million) and the
1,304 million positive year-over-year difference in net
unusual items. Income
taxes totaled 240
million (269 million for H1 2010), and related
primarily to taxable income of companies operating
outside Italy and employment-related taxes in Italy.
Reported net profit for H1 2011 was 1,274
million (net loss of 4 million for H1 2010). Excluding
unusuals and related tax impacts, net profit was 193
million (113 million excluding Chrysler, up 94 million
on 2010).
Net industrial debt
at 30 June 2011 was 3,407
million, of which 979 million for Fiat excluding
Chrysler compared to 542 million at 2010 end. Net of
the consideration for the 16% interest in Chrysler the
cash flow over the first half of 2011 would have been
positive by 444 million.
Automobiles
Fiat Group Automobiles
Second Quarter
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)
closed the quarter with
revenues of approximately 7.6 billion, up 2.7% over
the second quarter of 2010, despite continued weak
demand for passenger cars in the European market.
Top-line growth was driven by higher volumes, in
particular for light commercial vehicles, the success of
the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, strong performance in Brazil
and the contribution from the distribution of Chrysler
Group vehicles in Europe.
Fiat Group Automobiles shipped
a total of 568,400 passenger cars and light commercial
vehicles during the quarter, representing a 2.5%
increase over the second quarter of 2010. For passenger
cars, a total of 452,100 units were shipped,
substantially in line with the prior year, and included
approximately 7,900 Chrysler Group units (mainly Jeep)
for which FGA is general distributor in most European
markets. For light commercial vehicles, a total of
116,300 units were shipped during the quarter, a 17.2%
increase over the same period in 2010.
During the quarter, the
European passenger car market (EU27+EFTA) registered
a year-over- year contraction (-1.7%), with 3.7 million
units sold to end customers. Performance was uneven
across markets, however, reflecting differences in the
phase-out of incentives programs and in macroeconomic
conditions. In Germany, a robust economic recovery drove
a 7.6% increase in demand (13.9% for the first quarter),
particularly in the upper segments. In Italy, weak
demand continued with the overall market remaining in
line with low Q2 2010 levels. The French and UK markets
recorded declines of 6.5% and 5.2%, respectively. For
both markets, these results were widely expected given
the timing and nature of the termination of incentives.
For the fourth consecutive quarter, Spain recorded a
year-on-year decline in excess of 20% attributable to
macroeconomic conditions and government policies that
are particularly unfavorable to the auto sector.
During the second quarter, FGA
shipped a total of 252,700 passenger cars in Europe, a
7.6% decline over 2010. Significantly higher volumes in
Germany (+15.9%) and the UK (+17.6%) only partially
offset the declines experienced in France (-16.2%),
Spain (-38.9%) and minor European markets (-8.6% in
aggregate). In Italy, shipments were down 8.5%. For Alfa
Romeo, shipments in Europe were up about 30% on the back
of the strong contribution from the Alfa Romeo
Giulietta. For Lancia, shipments were in line with the
prior year, while Fiat brand experienced a decline
attributable primarily to the phase-out of certain
models.
FGA's overall market share in
Europe was 7.2% for the quarter, down 0.3 percentage
points year-over- year. In Italy, share was 29.5%
compared with 30.3% for Q2 2010. This result reflected
the above-mentioned phase-out of certain models and a
further reduction in the relative contribution of
alternative fuel passenger cars to overall demand (5%
compared with 12% in Q2 2010), in addition to the fact
that the positive contribution of the newly launched
Fiat Freemont and Lancia Ypsilon, which have both
enjoyed critical and commercial success, only had a
marginal impact on the quarter. In the UK, FGA's market
share was substantially unchanged at 3.0%. However,
year-on-year share was up 0.1 percentage points in
Germany (to 3.6%), share was down 0.4 percentage points
in Spain and 0.7 percentage points in France. Of
particular note was the strong performance in the
Netherlands, where FGA improved share for the sixth
consecutive quarter with registrations up 43% (against
overall market growth of 18%), confirming its leadership
for vehicles with low CO2 emissions.
Fiat brand was the most heavily
impacted by the product and market conditions described
above, with overall share in Europe down from 6.1% to
5.4%. The Fiat Panda reached the production milestone of
2 million units confirming European leadership in its
segment, followed once again by the Fiat 500 which
gained more than 2 percentage points. The Grande Punto
MyLife recorded a 0.8 percentage point gain in the most
competitive segment in Europe, re-entering the top-10
ranking. And finally, the Fiat Freemont achieved better
than expected results with over 13,000 orders received
since launch. Lancia maintained its share unchanged at
0.7% with volumes for the new Ypsilon only benefiting
the final part of the quarter. Orders to date exceeded
15,000 units. Alfa Romeo, on the other hand, increased
European market share 0.3 percentage points to 1% with
the Giulietta continuing the success experienced since
launch. FGA recorded a significant increase in the
number of light commercial vehicles shipped for
the second quarter. In Europe, volumes were up 23.8%
year-on-year to 64,700 units, significantly outpacing
overall market growth. Double-digit growth was achieved
in Germany (+40.5%) and France (+15.0%), continuing the
positive trend experienced in the first quarter. In
Italy, where the market recorded a slight recovery,
volumes for FGA were up 30.6%. Volumes were stable in
the UK, while in Spain shipments fell 17.4%
year-on-year. Fiat Professional's market share in Europe
was 14.4% (+0.6 percentage points), representing the
best second quarter performance in the brand's history.
Share gains were recorded in major markets, with share
in Italy at 45.5% (+0.8 percentage points), in Germany
at 14.7% (+2.2 percentage points), an all-time quarterly
record, and in France at 10.9% (+0.8 percentage points).
Share was down slightly year-on-year for both the UK at
3.6% (-0.4 p.p.) and Spain at 8.6% (-0.3 p.p.). Driving
this performance was the Fiat Ducato, with registrations
up approximately 17% to 37,400 units driven by the new
range of engines.
In Brazil, demand for passenger
cars and light commercial vehicles was up significantly
over the prior year (+15.4%), with similar levels of
performance in each segment, and 860,000 registrations
representing another year-over-year record. Shipments of
passenger cars and light commercial vehicles once again
exceeded 200,000 units, up 6.9% over Q2 2010. FGA
recorded an overall market share of 22.6% (down 0.7
percentage points year-over-year but up 0.5 percentage
points over Q1). FGA strengthened its leadership
position, increasing the gap over its nearest competitor
to 2.8 percentage points. In Argentina, FGA shipments
increased over 40% with the market growing 34.2%.
Overall market share was 10.4%, with a share gain in the
LCV segment.
Fiat Group Automobiles closed
Q2 2011 with a trading profit of 187 million,
substantially in line with Q2 2010 (185 million). The
positive impact of higher volumes and purchasing
efficiencies was almost entirely offset by lower cost
absorption at Italian passenger car plants. May saw the
commercial launch of the new Fiat 500 TwinAir (both
standard and cabriolet versions) in Europe. The name "TwinAir"
now designates not just the two-cylinder turbo engine
but also a dedicated product range whose unique styling
and content fully express the "fun to drive"
characteristics of the vehicles. Following the success
of the first open house campaign at the end of May, the
new Freemont, the first Fiat vehicle to come out of the
alliance with Chrysler Group, was officially presented
to the press. The Fiat Freemont is the "Official Car" of
Italy's national football team (Fiat will be Top Sponsor
for the next 4 years). For Lancia, sales of the restyled
Delta with new trim packages and engine options began in
April. In June, following the world debut at the Geneva
Motor Show, the new Lancia Ypsilon was launched
commercially. In April, Jeep presented the Grand
Cherokee with the new 3.0 liter turbodiesel MultiJet II
engine, as well as the new Jeep Compass and Wrangler
Unlimited. In Germany, FGA received several major
awards, with the Fiat 500 achieving the highest score
for "customer satisfaction" in the J. D. Power and
Associates "Vehicle Owner Satisfaction Study" and the
Alfa Romeo 4C Concept car voted as the "Most Attractive
Concept Car of the Year" by the readers of Auto Bild
magazine. Alfa Romeo was also recognized for best
advertising campaign of the year for the Giulietta at
the NC AWARDS. The New Fiat Ducato was launched in May.
The five generations of this best-selling van have
received international awards and more than 2.2 million
units have been sold since 1981. The Ducato range has a
well-structured and diversified offering with ~2,000
different combinations of chassis, engine and mechanics.
It also offers record-low consumption and CO2 emission
levels (~15% reduction compared with Euro 4 engines). In
addition to the extensive range of Euro 5 diesel engines
ranging 115-177 hp, a CNG version is also available.
First Half
Fiat Group Automobiles closed
the first half with revenues of 14.6 billion, up
2.6% over the first six months of 2010, driven by
improved sales mix and favorable currency movements
particularly in the first quarter (+1.5% at constant
exchange rates). A total of 1,087,000 passenger cars and
light commercial vehicles were shipped during the first
half, substantially in line with the same period for
2010. The slight fall for passenger cars (-2.7% to
869,000 units) was compensated for by increased sales
for light commercial vehicles, which reached 218,000
units (+12.5% over the first six months of 2010).
Passenger car demand in Europe was down 1.8% for the
first half, in line with performance in the first
quarter. For the main European markets, demand was
higher in Germany (+10.5%) and France (+1%, entirely due
to performance in the first quarter), but extremely weak
performance was recorded in Italy (-13.1%), the UK
(-7.1%) and Spain (-26.8%). For the rest of Europe,
overall demand remained in line with H1 2010, although
with significant variations by market.
FGA shipped 498,000 passenger
cars in Europe, with the 9.4% reduction over the prior
year being heavily influenced by performance in Italy,
where shipments were down 14.8%. Growth in Germany
(+20.5%) and the UK (+5.0%) fully offset declines in
France (-10.7%) and Spain (-28.9%). For the rest of
Europe, shipments were stable year-over-year. FGA's
European market share was down 0.9 percentage points for
the first six months to 7.2%, influenced heavily by
performance in Q1 2011 (-1.5 percentage points to 7.1%)
compared to Q1 2010, which benefited from the residual
impact of eco-incentives in Italy. By individual market,
share was down in Italy (-1.7 percentage points) and
France (-0.4 percentage points), but substantially in
line with 2010 in Germany and the UK. Double-digit
growth was recorded for light commercial vehicles in
Europe, with shipments up 14.5% for the first half.
Increases were achieved in all major markets except
Spain, where year-over-year performance was flat.
Shipments were up 42.0% in Germany, 6.7% in Italy, 15.4%
in France and 9.2% in the UK. Market share remained
substantially stable at 13.6%3, despite a less favorable
market mix. FGA improved share in all major markets:
Italy up 0.4 p.p. to 46.2%, Germany up 1.9 p.p. to
13.6%, France up 0.5 p.p. to 10%, the UK up 0.1 p.p. to
3.7% and Spain up 0.6 p.p. to 9.2%.
In Brazil, shipments for
passenger cars and light commercial vehicles increased
7.4% to 383,000 units. Fiat Group Automobiles maintained
its market leadership, for both cars and light
commercial vehicles, achieving an overall share of 22.4%
with the market up 9.5%. In Argentina, FGA shipped a
total of 43,400 units during the first half and achieved
a market share of 10.2% (market up 30.7%). For H1 2011,
Fiat Group Automobiles had trading profit of 317
million (338 million reported for H1 2010).
Chrysler
Chryslers financial results
were consolidated by Fiat beginning June 1, 2011. For
the month of June 2011, Chrysler had net revenues of
3,325 million on worldwide vehicle shipments of
179,000, of which the U.S. and Canada accounted for 83%.
Trading profit was 150 million. Commercial performance
for Chrysler for both Q2 and H1 2011 is discussed below
to give a more complete view of its activities.
Second Quarter
Worldwide vehicle shipments
totaled 514,000 for Q2 2011, representing a 19% increase
over Q2 2010. U.S. vehicle shipments were 368,000 (up
18% over Q2 2010). Canada vehicle shipments were 74,000
(up 15%). Vehicle shipments in other regions totaled
72,000 (up 28%). Worldwide vehicle sales were 486,000 in
Q2 2011, a 19% increase compared to Q2 2010. Vehicle
sales increased 20% for Q2 2011 in both the U.S. and
Canada to 353,000 and 72,000, respectively, which
outpaced the growth of the U.S. and Canadian markets
overall. Chryslers U.S. market share was 10.6% in Q2
2011, compared to 9.4% in Q2 2010. Jeep had 104,000
vehicle sales during the quarter, up 64% year-over-year,
with all five Jeep models contributing to the increase,
led by the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (+196%) and the Jeep
Compass and Patriot (up 112% combined). Dodge, Chrysler
Groups number 1 selling brand, posted vehicle sales of
128,000 during the quarter, up 8% from Q2 2010.
Contributing to the increase was the all-new Dodge
Durango with approximately 15,000 vehicle sales during
the period. Ram truck brand posted a 25% increase in
vehicle sales, with gains recorded for all pickup
segments (light-duty, heavy-duty and chassis cab).
Vehicle sales for the Ram truck brand totaled 63,000 in
Q2 2011. Chrysler brand vehicle sales totaled 53,000,
with a 13% year-over-year decrease primarily reflecting
reduced fleet volumes and lower Chrysler 300 vehicle
sales as a result of the changeover from the 2010 model
year vehicle to the all-new 2011 model year vehicle,
which began arriving in dealerships in March 2011. The
decrease was partially offset by vehicle sales of the
new Chrysler 200 (including convertible) which totaled
23,000 units. In Canada, market share was up 2.0
percentage points to 14.9%. Key performers in Canada
included the Jeep Grand Cherokee (+298%), the Jeep
Wrangler (+55%) and the Dodge Journey (+54%), the number
1 crossover vehicle in Canada. Vehicle sales in other
markets during the second quarter increased 14% over the
prior year, with notable performance in Mexico (+9%).
First Half
Chryslers worldwide vehicle
shipments totaled 999,000 units in H1 2011, a 23%
increase over H1 2010 primarily reflecting higher retail
demand attributable to the launch of 16 all new or
significantly refreshed vehicles in 2010. U.S. vehicle
shipments totaled 727,000 in H1 2011, representing a 25%
increase over H1 2010. Vehicle shipments in Canada were
141,000 in H1 2011 (up 14%). For other regions, vehicle
shipments totaled 131,000 for the first half of 2011 (up
21%). Chryslers worldwide vehicle sales totaled 880,000
in H1 2011, an increase of 19% compared to H1 2010.
Vehicle sales in the U.S. and Canada increased 21% and
15% for the first half to 640,000 and 122,000 vehicles,
respectively, which outpaced the growth of the U.S. and
Canadian markets overall. Chryslers U.S. market share
was 9.9% in H1 2011, compared to 9.2% in H1 2010. Jeep
vehicle sales totaled 189,000, an increase of 49% over
H1 2010 with the Jeep Grand Cherokee increasing 114%.
Dodge posted vehicle sales of 230,000 for the first half
of 2011, up 15% from the prior year, partially
attributable to the launch of the all-new Dodge Durango,
as well as stronger performance for the Dodge
Challenger, Grand Caravan and Nitro. The Ram truck brand
posted an increase in vehicle sales of 31% to 120,000.
Chrysler brand vehicle sales totaled 96,000, a
year-over-year decrease of 11%, primarily reflecting
reduced fleet volumes and lower Chrysler 300 vehicle
sales as a result of the changeover from the 2010 model
year vehicle to the all-new 2011 model year vehicle,
which began arriving in dealerships in March 2011. The
decrease was partially offset by vehicle sales of the
new Chrysler 200 (including convertible) which totaled
32,000 vehicles.
In Canada, total market share
was up 1.6 percentage points for the first half of 2011
to 14.8%. Key performers in Canada included the Jeep
Grand Cherokee (+130%), the Jeep Wrangler (+34%), Jeep
Compass (41%) and the Dodge Journey (+53%). H1 2011
vehicle sales in other markets increased 9% over the
prior year. Strong first half performance was recorded
for Mexico (+8%).
During the first half of 2011,
Chrysler premiered the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan,
the redesigned Jeep Compass, the 2011 Chrysler 200
Convertible, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, 2012
Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio, and
celebrated Jeeps 70th anniversary with special
anniversary models. Chrysler officially elevated its in
house Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team to a
distinct company performance brand that promises to
maintain its successful formula of designing,
engineering and building benchmark American
high-performance vehicles for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.
The Chrysler brand launched a new advertising campaign
during Super Bowl XLV with a spot showcasing the new
Chrysler 200 sedan and the Imported from Detroit
tagline. The spot garnered worldwide media coverage and
was honored with five awards at the Cannes Lions 58th
International Festival of Creativity. The 2011 Chrysler
Town & Country and Dodge Challenger ranked the highest
in the minivan and mid-size sport car segments,
respectively, in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S.
Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released on June 23.
Deliveries of the Fiat 500 Prima Edizione, the first
Fiat cars to be sold in North America since 1983, began
in the U.S. and Canada during the first quarter.
Maserati
For Q2 2011, Maserati
reported 168 million in revenues (174
million in Q2 2010). A total of 1,746 vehicles were
delivered to the network, a 2.9% increase over the 1,697
units delivered in Q2 2010. The second quarter closed
with trading profit of 9 million, representing
an increase of 1 million over Q2 2010. At the Shanghai
Motor Show in April, Maserati gave the Asian premiere of
its new top-of-the-range coupe, the GranTurismo MC
Stradale, a model based on the protagonist of Maserati's
single-make championship, the MC Trofeo. For H1 2011,
Maserati reported revenues of 303 million,
substantially in line with the same period for the prior
year (+2.3% at constant exchange rates).
Deliveries to the network were
up 10.7% year-over-year to 3,213 vehicles. The increase
was driven by particularly strong performance in the USA
and China, which experienced increases of 22% and 124%,
respectively. Volume increases and efficiency gains
contributed to trading profit of 18 million, up
significantly over the 12 million recorded for Q2 2010.
Ferrari
For Q2 2011, Ferrari
reported revenues of 589 million, a 20.4%
increase over the same period in 2010 driven primarily
by higher volumes for both 8-cylinder and 12-cylinder
models. In addition to the continued success of the
California (+12% for the quarter), also of note was the
positive contribution of the two limited series 599 GTO
and SA Aperta models. On the other hand, deliveries of
the FF (latest addition to the product range) did not
start until June. A total of 1,886 cars were delivered
to the network during the quarter, representing a 16.8%
increase over Q2 2010. Volumes were higher for both
8-cylinder models (+18.7% year-over-year) and
12-cylinder models (+4.8%). North America maintained its
position as Ferrari's no. 1 market with 487 vehicles
delivered during the period, accounting for 26% of total
sales (+25.8% vs. 2010). Performance was particularly
strong in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with 225 vehicles
delivered, more than double the prior year. In Europe,
the most notable performance was in the UK with 141
vehicles delivered during the period (+32% vs. 2010).
Ferrari closed the quarter with a trading profit
of 82 million (77 million for Q2 2010) a 5 million
increase over the prior year despite higher R&D spending
for new products. For the first half, Ferrari
recorded revenues of 1,080 million, a gain of
19.6% over the same period in 2010.
A total of 3,577 cars were
delivered to the network during the first half,
representing an 11.8% increase over H1 2010. Volumes
were higher for both 8-cylinder models (+12.7%
year-over-year) and 12-cylinder models (+6.4% over H1
2010). North America maintained its position as
Ferrari's no. 1 market with 939 vehicles delivered
during the period, accounting for 26% of total sales
(+23.2% vs. 2010). Volumes were also higher in China,
Hong Kong and Taiwan with 378 vehicles delivered,
accounting for 10.6% of total sales (+116% vs. 2010).
Performance was also excellent in the UK with 289
vehicles delivered to the network (+54% over the prior
year). Ferrari achieved trading profit of 135
million for the first half, an increase of 19 million
over the 116 million recorded for the first six months
of 2010, reflecting higher volumes and a more favorable
product mix.
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