General Motors Company (GM) investor relations material

Market trends and business performance

• Global auto production is expected to be flat to down 3%, with demand holding steady despite oil shocks and affordability concerns.

• Regionalization is shaping the adoption of hybrids and EVs, with China leading in electrification, Europe in transition, and North America remaining foundational and hybrid-focused.

• Diversified portfolios and decentralized models enable adaptation to regional demands, supporting foundational, hybrid, and electric products.

• Record new business wins and margin improvements reflect the effectiveness of decentralized operating models.

• Companies leverage scale and technology to win market share, especially with larger Chinese OEMs and through rapid speed to market.

Product and technology strategy

• E-products businesses are growing rapidly, especially in China, and are expected to increment margins in the mid-teens.

• Hybrid vehicles offer the highest content per vehicle ($2,300), combining foundational and e-product technologies.

• Expansion into power generation for data centers targets $300 million in sales in 2027, leveraging automotive competencies for competitive advantage.

• Advanced hybrids and efficient turbochargers are key growth areas, with ongoing product innovation and conquest wins.

• The battery business has been right-sized to current demand, with a bullish long-term outlook on energy storage.

Capital allocation and financial discipline

• Maintaining a healthy balance sheet and investment-grade rating is the top priority, with liquidity targets of 20% of sales and gross leverage at 2x.

• Capital is allocated across dividends, share repurchases, and M&A, with $630 million returned to shareholders last year.

• CapEx is optimized globally, moving equipment to regions with higher utilization and seeking customer recovery for underused assets.

• Disciplined capital budgeting focuses on ROIC of 15% or higher for all business cases.

• Strong cash flow and decentralized growth strategies support both organic and inorganic expansion.