General Motors Company
Overview
General Motors (GM) makes a wide portfolio of cars and trucks, with brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. GM also produces cars through its GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, and Vauxhall units. Financing and insurance business is primarily conducted by GMAC (GM currently owns about 10%). The century-old GM is experiencing historic financial challenges that threaten the company's longevity. The company received billions of dollars in loans from the Canadian and US governments as it restructured, negotiating concessions with its labor unions and jettisoning brands. The giant automotive manufacturer went through a brief Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2009.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for General Motors Company
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £102,884.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (17.7%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£21,311.9) |
| 2008 Employees | 243,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (8.6%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for General Motors Company
| Chairman | Edward E. (Ed) Whitacre Jr. (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Frederick A. (Fritz) Henderson Connect to this executive |
| EVP and CFO | Ray G. Young Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of General Motors Company
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| Bankruptcy Exit | Subscribers get full details -- view a sample |
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- #6 in FORTUNE 500
