General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM)
Overview
So far General Motors (GM) has steered around competitors to remain the world's #1 maker of cars and trucks, with brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Saab, and Saturn. GM also produces cars through its Holden, Opel, and Vauxhall units. Financing and insurance business is primarily conducted by one-time wholly owned subsidiary GMAC (GM currently owns 49%). In addition, GM owns slightly more than 50% of South Korea's GM Daewoo Auto & Technology. Like its US counterparts Ford Motor and Chrysler, GM is in the midst of restructuring its North American operations.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: GM) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £90,687.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (12.6%) |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | (£19,393.1) |
| 2007 Employees | 266,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (5.0%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM)
| Chairman and CEO | G. Richard (Rick) Wagoner Jr. (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President and COO | Frederick A. (Fritz) Henderson Connect to this executive |
| Group VP and CIO | Ralph J. Szygenda Connect to this executive |
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