10-Q 1 acf0331201410-q.htm 10-Q ACF 03.31.2014 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period ________________ to ________________
Commission file number 1-10667
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General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas
 
75-2291093
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
801 Cherry Street, Suite 3500, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(817) 302-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 
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As of April 24, 2014, there were 502 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share, outstanding. All of the registrant’s common stock is owned by General Motors Holdings, LLC.





GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note 7 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
 
 
 
 
Note 12 - Segment Reporting
 
 
 
 



Part I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,162

 
$
1,074

Finance receivables, net
 
30,546

 
29,282

Restricted cash
 
2,101

 
1,958

Property and equipment, net
 
133

 
132

Leased vehicles, net
 
3,726

 
3,383

Deferred income taxes
 
440

 
359

Goodwill
 
1,239

 
1,240

Related party receivables
 
149

 
129

Other assets
 
413

 
433

Total assets
 
$
39,909

 
$
37,990

Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Secured debt
 
$
23,386

 
$
22,073

Unsecured debt
 
7,172

 
6,973

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
933

 
946

Deferred income
 
184

 
168

Deferred income taxes
 
8

 
87

Taxes payable
 
290

 
287

Related party taxes payable
 
838

 
643

Related party payables
 
468

 
368

Other liabilities
 
193

 
160

Total liabilities
 
33,472

 
31,705

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
 
 
 
 
Shareholder's equity:
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $1.00 par value per share, 1,000 shares authorized and 502 shares issued
 

 

Additional paid-in capital
 
4,787

 
4,785

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
16

 
11

Retained earnings
 
1,634

 
1,489

Total shareholder's equity
 
6,437

 
6,285

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity
 
$
39,909

 
$
37,990

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited, in millions) 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
 
 
 
 
Finance charge income
 
$
830

 
$
415

Leased vehicle income
 
200

 
107

Other income
 
67

 
18

Total revenue
 
1,097

 
540

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
 
136

 
74

Other operating expenses
 
133

 
34

Total operating expenses
 
269

 
108

Leased vehicle expenses
 
156

 
80

Provision for loan losses
 
135

 
94

Interest expense
 
315

 
82

Acquisition and integration expenses
 

 
6

Total costs and expenses
 
875

 
370

Income before income taxes
 
222

 
170

Income tax provision
 
77

 
64

Net income
 
145

 
106

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
5

 
(6
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
 
5

 
(6
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
150

 
$
100

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in millions)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
465

 
$
315

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases of consumer finance receivables, net
 
(3,304
)
 
(1,343
)
Principal collections and recoveries on consumer finance receivables
 
2,617

 
1,096

Net funding of commercial finance receivables
 
(350
)
 
(273
)
Purchases of leased vehicles, net
 
(628
)
 
(510
)
Proceeds from termination of leased vehicles
 
123

 
37

Purchases of property and equipment
 
(7
)
 
(1
)
Change in restricted cash
 
(147
)
 
(88
)
Change in other assets
 

 
5

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(1,696
)
 
(1,077
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Net increase in debt (original maturities less than three months)
 
451

 

Borrowings and issuance of secured debt
 
5,070

 
3,384

Payments on secured debt
 
(4,238
)
 
(1,000
)
Borrowings and issuance of unsecured debt
 
390

 

Payments on unsecured debt
 
(330
)
 

Debt issuance costs
 
(23
)
 
(13
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
1,320

 
2,371

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
89

 
1,609

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
1,074

 
1,289

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
1,162

 
$
2,897

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Acquisition of Ally Financial International Operations
We acquired Ally Financial Inc.'s (" Ally Financial") auto finance and financial services operations in Germany, the United Kingdom ("U.K."), Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Chile, Colombia and Mexico on April 1, 2013. We acquired Ally Financial's auto finance and financial services operations in France and Portugal on June 1, 2013 and we acquired Ally Financial's auto finance and financial services operations in Brazil on October 1, 2013. The aggregate consideration for these acquisitions was $3.3 billion, subject to certain closing adjustments. Additionally, we have agreed to acquire Ally Financial's non-controlling 40% equity interest in GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited ("GMAC-SAIC"), which conducts auto finance operations in China. The operations that we have acquired as of March 31, 2014 from Ally Financial are referred to herein as the "international operations."
The results of operations of the acquired entities since the applicable acquisition dates are included in our financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Certain amounts previously presented related to the operations that we have acquired as of March 31, 2014 have been and will continue to be updated as a result of the finalization of acquisition accounting adjustments.
Segment Information
We evaluate our business in two operating segments: North America ("the North America Segment") and international ("the International Segment"). The North America Segment includes our operations in the U.S. and Canada. The International Segment includes our operations in all other countries. For additional financial information regarding our business segments, see Note 12 - "Segment Reporting."
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, including certain special-purpose financing entities utilized in secured financing transactions, which are considered variable interest entities ("VIEs"). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The interim period consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, are condensed and do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America. These interim period condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 6, 2014 ("Form 10-K"). Certain prior year amounts were reclassified to conform to our current year presentation.
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2014, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, are unaudited and, in management’s opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such interim periods. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the amount of revenue and costs and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences may be material. These estimates include, among other things, the determination of the allowance for loan losses on finance receivables, estimated recovery value on leased vehicles, goodwill, income taxes and the expected cash flows on the pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables.
Net Presentation of Cash Flows Related to Commercial Finance Receivables
Our commercial finance receivables are primarily comprised of floorplan financing to dealers.  The floorplan financing loans are repayable by the dealer within two to ten days after the dealer sells the vehicle subject to the financing. In our experience, these loans are typically repaid in less than 90 days of when the credit is extended. Furthermore, we have the unilateral ability to call the loans and receive payment within 30 days of when the credit is extended. Therefore, the presentation of the cash flows related to commercial finance receivables are reflected on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as "Net funding of commercial finance receivables".
We have revolving debt agreements to finance our commercial lending activities. The revolving period of these agreements ranges from 12 to 18 months; however, the terms of these financing agreements require that a borrowing base of eligible floorplan

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receivables, within certain concentration limits, must be maintained in sufficient amounts to support advances.  When a dealer repays a floorplan receivable to us, the amount advanced against such receivables must be repaid by us or else the equivalent amount in new receivables must be added to the borrowing base. Despite the revolving term exceeding 90 days, the actual term for repayment of advances under these agreements is when we receive repayment from the dealers, which is typically within 90 days of when the credit is extended. Therefore, the cash flows related to these revolving debt agreements are reflected on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as “Net increase in debt (original maturities less than three months).”
Related Party Transactions
We are the wholly-owned captive finance subsidiary of our parent, General Motors Company ("GM"). We offer loan and lease finance products through GM-franchised dealers to consumers purchasing new and certain used vehicles manufactured by GM and make commercial loans directly to GM-franchised dealers. Under subvention programs, GM makes cash payments to us for offering incentivized rates and structures on consumer loan and lease finance products. In addition, GM makes payments to us to cover certain interest payments on commercial loans. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had related party receivables from GM in the amount of $149 million and $129 million under these programs.
In addition, we had $64 million and $62 million due at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in loans outstanding to dealers that are consolidated by GM, in connection with our commercial lending program. Our international operations also provide financing to certain GM subsidiaries through factoring and other wholesale financing arrangements. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $561 million and $588 million were outstanding under such arrangements, and are included in commercial finance receivables. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we also had $468 million and $368 million of related party payables due to GM, primarily for commercial finance receivables originated but not yet funded. These payables typically settle within 30 days.
As discussed in Note 10 - "Income Taxes" we have a tax sharing agreement with GM for our U.S. operations. Under that agreement, we are obligated to pay GM for our share of the consolidated U.S. federal and certain state tax liabilities for taxable income recognized by us in any period beginning on or after October 1, 2010. Payments for the tax years 2010 through 2014 are deferred for four years from their original due date, and the total deferral amount is to not exceed $1.0 billion. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we have recorded related party taxes payable to GM in the amount of $838 million and $643 million.
We have a $600 million credit facility with GM ("GM Related Party Credit Facility"). There were no advances outstanding under the GM Related Party Credit Facility at March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.
Recently Adopted Accounting Principles
On January 1, 2014 we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) ASU 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” to eliminate diversity in practice. This ASU requires that companies net their unrecognized tax benefits against all same-jurisdiction net operating losses or tax credit carryforwards that would be used to settle the position with a tax authority. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

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Note 2.
Finance Receivables
The finance receivables portfolio consists of the following (in millions): 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
North
America
 
International
 
Total
 
North
America
 
International
 
Total
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables - outstanding balance
 
$
735

 
$
293

 
$
1,028

 
$
931

 
$
363

 
$
1,294

Pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables - carrying value
 
$
645

 
$
285

 
$
930

 
$
826

 
$
348

 
$
1,174

Post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, collectively evaluated for impairment, net of fees(a)
 
10,047

 
12,183

 
22,230

 
9,795

 
11,394

 
21,189

Post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, individually evaluated for impairment, net of fees
 
864

 

 
864

 
767

 

 
767

 
 
11,556

 
12,468

 
24,024

 
11,388

 
11,742

 
23,130

Less: allowance for loan losses - collective
 
(387
)
 
(46
)
 
(433
)
 
(365
)
 
(29
)
 
(394
)
Less: allowance for loan losses - specific
 
(104
)
 

 
(104
)
 
(103
)
 

 
(103
)
Total consumer finance receivables, net
 
11,065

 
12,422

 
23,487

 
10,920

 
11,713

 
22,633

Commercial
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial finance receivables, collectively evaluated for impairment, net of fees
 
2,190

 
4,840

 
7,030

 
1,975

 
4,627

 
6,602

Commercial finance receivables, individually evaluated for impairment, net of fees
 

 
78

 
78

 

 
98

 
98

 
 
2,190

 
4,918

 
7,108

 
1,975

 
4,725

 
6,700

Less: allowance for loan losses - collective
 
(16
)
 
(27
)
 
(43
)
 
(17
)
 
(27
)
 
(44
)
Less: allowance for loan losses - specific
 

 
(6
)
 
(6
)
 

 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Total commercial finance receivables, net
 
2,174

 
4,885

 
7,059

 
1,958

 
4,691

 
6,649

Total finance receivables, net
 
$
13,239

 
$
17,307

 
$
30,546

 
$
12,878

 
$
16,404

 
$
29,282

________________
(a) Amount reported for International includes $1.0 billion of direct-financing leases at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Consumer Finance Receivables
Our consumer finance receivables are reported in two portfolios: pre-acquisition and post-acquisition. The pre-acquisition finance receivables portfolio consists of (i) finance receivables originated in North America prior to our merger with GM, all of which were considered to have had deterioration in credit quality, and (ii) finance receivables that were considered to have had deterioration in credit quality that were acquired with the international operations. The pre-acquisition consumer portfolio will decrease over time with the amortization of the acquired receivables.
The post-acquisition consumer finance receivables portfolio consists of (i) finance receivables originated in North America since our merger with GM, (ii) finance receivables originated in the international operations since the applicable acquisition dates and (iii) finance receivables that were considered to have had no deterioration in credit quality that were acquired with the international operations. The post-acquisition consumer portfolio is expected to grow over time as we originate new receivables.

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Pre-acquisition Consumer Finance Receivables
Following is a summary of activity in our pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables portfolio (in millions): 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
Pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables - outstanding balance, beginning of period
 
$
931

 
$
363

 
$
1,294

 
$
2,162

Pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables - carrying value, beginning of period
 
$
826

 
$
348

 
$
1,174

 
$
1,958

Principal collections and other
 
(172
)
 
(68
)
 
(240
)
 
(350
)
Change in carrying value adjustment
 
(9
)
 
16

 
7

 
(28
)
Foreign currency translation
 

 
(11
)
 
(11
)
 

Balance at end of period
 
$
645

 
$
285

 
$
930

 
$
1,580

We review our pre-acquisition portfolio for differences between contractual cash flows and the cash flows expected to be collected to determine if the difference is attributable, at least in part, to credit quality. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, as a result of improvements in the credit performance of the North America pre-acquisition portfolio, expected cash flows increased by $33 million and $48 million. We transferred the amount of excess cash flows from the non-accretable difference to accretable yield. This excess will be amortized through finance charge income over the remaining life of the portfolio.
A summary of the activity in the accretable yield on the pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables portfolios is as follows (in millions): 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
181

 
$
74

 
$
255

 
$
404

Accretion of accretable yield
 
(40
)
 
(17
)
 
(57
)
 
(81
)
Transfer from non-accretable difference
 
33

 

 
33

 
48

Foreign currency translation
 

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 

Balance at end of period
 
$
174

 
$
55

 
$
229

 
$
371

Post-acquisition Consumer Finance Receivables
We generally purchase consumer finance contracts from auto dealers without recourse, and accordingly, the dealer has no liability to us if the consumer defaults on the contract. Depending upon the contract structure and consumer credit attributes, we may pay dealers a participation fee or we may charge dealers a non-refundable acquisition fee when purchasing individual finance contracts. We also have subvention programs with GM and other new vehicle manufacturers, under which the manufacturers provide us cash payments in order for us to offer lower interest rates on consumer finance contracts we purchase. We record the amortization of participation fees and subvention and accretion of acquisition fees to finance charge income using the effective interest method.

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Following is a summary of activity in our post-acquisition consumer finance receivables portfolio (in millions): 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
Post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, net of fees - beginning of period
 
$
10,562

 
$
11,394

 
$
21,956

 
$
8,831

Loans purchased
 
1,364

 
2,048

 
3,412

 
1,359

Charge-offs
 
(192
)
 
(32
)
 
(224
)
 
(132
)
Principal collections and other
 
(822
)
 
(1,412
)
 
(2,234
)
 
(625
)
Foreign currency translation
 
(1
)
 
185

 
184

 

Balance at end of period
 
$
10,911

 
$
12,183

 
$
23,094

 
$
9,433

A summary of the activity in the allowance for consumer loan losses is as follows (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
468

 
$
29

 
$
497

 
$
345

Provision for loan losses
 
104

 
33

 
137

 
89

Charge-offs
 
(192
)
 
(32
)
 
(224
)
 
(132
)
Recoveries
 
111

 
16

 
127

 
80

Balance at end of period
 
$
491

 
$
46

 
$
537

 
$
382

Consumer Credit Quality
We use proprietary scoring systems in the underwriting process that measure the credit quality of the receivables using several factors, such as credit bureau information, consumer credit risk scores (e.g. FICO score), and contract characteristics. In addition to our proprietary scoring system, we consider other individual consumer factors, such as employment history, financial stability, and capacity to pay. At the time of loan origination, substantially all of our international consumers have the equivalent of prime credit scores. In the North America Segment, however, our consumer finance receivables are predominantly sub-prime. A summary of the credit risk profile by FICO score band, determined at origination, of the consumer finance receivables in the North America Segment is as follows (dollars in millions):
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
FICO Score less than 540
 
$
3,611

 
31.0
%
 
$
3,511

 
30.6
%
FICO Score 540 to 599
 
5,539

 
47.6

 
5,435

 
47.3

FICO Score 600 to 659
 
2,250

 
19.3

 
2,277

 
19.8

FICO Score 660 and greater
 
246

 
2.1

 
270

 
2.3

Balance at end of period(a)
 
$
11,646

 
100.0
%
 
$
11,493

 
100.0
%
_________________ 
(a)
Balance at the end of the period is the sum of pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables-outstanding balance and post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, net of fees for North America Segment.

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In addition we review the credit quality of all of our consumer finance receivables based on consumer payment activity. A consumer account is considered delinquent if a substantial portion of a scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was contractually due. Consumer finance receivables are collateralized by vehicle titles and, subject to local laws, we generally have the right to repossess the vehicle in the event the consumer defaults on the payment terms of the contract. The following is a summary of the contractual amounts of consumer finance receivables, which is not significantly different than recorded investment, that are (i) more than 30 days delinquent, not yet in repossession, and (ii) in repossession, but not yet charged off (dollars in millions): 
 
 
March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Percent of Contractual Amount Due
 
Amount
 
Percent of Contractual Amount Due
31 - 60 days
 
$
579

 
$
138

 
$
717

 
3.1
%
 
$
477

 
4.3
%
Greater than 60 days
 
210

 
126

 
336

 
1.4

 
169

 
1.5

 
 
789

 
264

 
1,053

 
4.5

 
646

 
5.8

In repossession
 
33

 
5

 
38

 
0.1

 
32

 
0.3

 
 
$
822

 
$
269

 
$
1,091

 
4.6
%
 
$
678

 
6.1
%
The accrual of finance charge income has been suspended on $545 million and $642 million of consumer finance receivables (based on contractual amount due) as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Impaired Consumer Finance Receivables - TDRs
Consumer finance receivables that become classified as troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") are separately assessed for impairment. A specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate. The financial effects of the accounts that become classified as TDRs result in an impairment charge recorded as part of the provision for loan losses. Accounts that become classified as TDRs because of a payment deferral still accrue interest at the contractual rate and an additional fee is collected (where permitted) at each time of deferral and recorded as a reduction of accrued interest. No interest or fees are forgiven on a payment deferral to a customer and therefore, there are no additional financial effects of deferred loans becoming classified as TDRs. Accounts in Chapter 13 bankruptcy would have already been placed on non-accrual; therefore, there are no additional financial effects from these loans becoming classified as TDRs. As of March 31, 2014, the outstanding balance of consumer finance receivables in the International Segment determined to be TDRs was insignificant; therefore, the following information is presented with regard to the TDRs in the North America Segment only.
The outstanding recorded investment for consumer finance receivables that are considered to be TDRs and the related allowance is presented below (in millions):
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Outstanding recorded investment
 
$
864

 
$
767

Less: allowance for loan losses
 
(104
)
 
(103
)
Outstanding recorded investment, net of allowance
 
$
760

 
$
664

Unpaid principal balance
 
$
880

 
$
779

Finance charge income from loans classified as TDRs is accounted for in the same manner as other accruing loans. Cash collections on these loans are allocated according to the same payment hierarchy methodology applied to loans that are not classified as TDRs. Additional information about loans classified as TDRs is presented below (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Average recorded investment
 
$
816

 
$
282

Finance charge income recognized
 
$
29

 
$
10


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The following table provides information on consumer loans at the time they became classified as TDRs (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Number of Accounts
 
Amount
 
Number of Accounts
 
Amount
Recorded investment
10,127

 
$
183

 
6,992

 
$
131

A redefault is when an account meets the requirements for evaluation under our charge-off policy (See Note 1 - "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in our Form 10-K for additional information). The unpaid principal balance, net of recoveries, of loans that redefaulted during the reporting period and were within 12 months or less of being modified as a TDR were $14 million and $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Commercial Finance Receivables
Following is a summary of activity in our commercial finance receivables portfolio (in millions): 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
Commercial finance receivables, net of fees - beginning of period
 
$
1,975

 
$
4,725

 
$
6,700

 
$
560

Net funding of commercial finance receivables
 
223

 
154

 
377

 
323

Charge-offs
 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation
 
(8
)
 
39

 
31

 

Balance at end of period
 
$
2,190

 
$
4,918

 
$
7,108

 
$
883

A summary of the activity in the allowance for commercial loan losses is as follows (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
17

 
$
34

 
$
51

 
$
6

Provision for loan losses
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
5

Recoveries
 

 

 

 

Charge-offs
 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period
 
$
16

 
$
33

 
$
49

 
$
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Commercial Credit Quality
We extend wholesale credit to dealers primarily in the form of approved lines of credit to purchase new vehicles as well as used vehicles. Each commercial lending request is evaluated, taking into consideration the borrower's financial condition and the underlying collateral for the loan.
We use proprietary models to assign each dealer a risk rating. These models use historical performance data to identify key factors about a dealer that we consider significant in predicting a dealer's ability to meet its financial obligations. We also consider numerous other financial and qualitative factors including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability and credit history. 
We regularly review our models to confirm the continued business significance and statistical predictability of the factors and update the models to incorporate new factors or other information that improves statistical predictability. In addition, we verify the existence of the assets collateralizing the receivables by physical audits of vehicle inventories, which are performed with increased frequency for higher risk (i.e., Groups III, IV, V and VI) dealers. We perform a credit review of each dealer at least annually and adjust the dealer's risk rating, if necessary.

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Performance of our commercial finance receivables is evaluated based on our internal dealer risk rating analysis, as payment for wholesale receivables is generally not required until the dealer has sold the vehicle inventory. Wholesale and dealer loan receivables with the same dealer customer share the same risk rating.
A summary of the credit risk profile by dealer grouping of the commercial finance receivables is as follows (in millions): 
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Group I -
Dealers with strong to superior financial metrics
 
$
609

 
$
598

Group II -
Dealers with fair to favorable financial metrics
 
1,626

 
1,588

Group III -
Dealers with marginal to weak financial metrics
 
2,422

 
2,174

Group IV -
Dealers with poor financial metrics
 
1,680

 
1,622

Group V -
Dealers warranting special mention due to potential weaknesses
 
543

 
488

Group VI -
Dealers with loans classified as substandard, doubtful or impaired
 
228

 
230

Balance at end of period
 
$
7,108

 
$
6,700

The credit lines for Group VI dealers are suspended and no further funding is extended to these dealers. 
At March 31, 2014, substantially all of our commercial finance receivables were current with respect to payment status.
Impaired Commercial Finance Receivables
We consider a loan impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The amount of impairment is based on expected proceeds, including the estimated amount of future cash flows and/or the fair value of underlying collateral, compared to the recorded investment of the loan. A specific allowance for losses is established in the amount of any measured impairment.
Commercial finance receivables classified as TDRs are assessed for impairment and included in our allowance for credit losses based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate. For receivables where foreclosure is probable, the fair value of the collateral is used to estimate the specific impairment. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no outstanding commercial finance receivables classified as TDRs.
Note 3.
Leased Vehicles
Our operating lease program is offered primarily in the North America Segment. As of March 31, 2014, the amount of leased vehicles accounted for as operating leases in the International Segment is insignificant; therefore, the following information regarding our leased vehicles is presented on a consolidated basis.
Following is a summary of our leased vehicles (in millions): 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Leased vehicles
 
$
5,189

 
$
4,684

Manufacturer incentives
 
(733
)
 
(659
)
 
 
4,456

 
4,025

Less: accumulated depreciation
 
(730
)
 
(642
)
Leased vehicles, net
 
$
3,726

 
$
3,383

A summary of the changes in our leased vehicles is as follows (in millions): 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
4,025

 
$
1,976

Leased vehicles purchased
 
773

 
620

Leased vehicles returned - end of term
 
(208
)
 
(52
)
Leased vehicles returned - default
 
(11
)
 
(4
)
Manufacturer incentives
 
(80
)
 
(82
)
Foreign currency translation
 
(43
)
 
(14
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
4,456

 
$
2,444


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As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our Canada subsidiary was servicing $241 million and $303 million of leased vehicles for a third party.
The following table summarizes minimum rental payments due to us as lessor under operating leases (in millions):
 
 
Years Ending December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
Minimum rental payments under operating leases
 
$
538

 
$
615

 
$
370

 
$
87

 
$
10

Note 4.
Debt
Debt consists of the following (in millions): 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
Secured
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Revolving credit facilities
 
$
2,253

 
$
6,730

 
$
8,983

 
$
1,678

 
$
7,322

 
$
9,000

Securitization notes payable
 
11,102

 
3,301

 
14,403

 
10,801

 
2,272

 
13,073

Total secured
 
$
13,355

 
$
10,031

 
$
23,386

 
$
12,479

 
$
9,594

 
$
22,073

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Senior notes
 
$
4,000

 
$

 
$
4,000

 
$
4,000

 
$

 
$
4,000

Bank lines and other unsecured debt
 

 
3,172

 
3,172

 

 
2,973

 
2,973

Total unsecured
 
$
4,000

 
$
3,172

 
$
7,172

 
$
4,000

 
$
2,973

 
$
6,973

Secured Debt
Secured debt consists of revolving credit facilities and securitization notes payable. The revolving credit facilities have revolving periods ranging from one to two years. At the end of the revolving period, if the facilities are not renewed, the debt will amortize over periods ranging up to seven years. Most of the secured debt was issued by variable interest entities, as further discussed in Note 6 - "Variable Interest Entities." This debt is repayable only from proceeds related to the underlying pledged finance receivables and lease related assets.
Interest rates on the secured debt in the North America Segment are primarily fixed, ranging from 0.66% to 6.36% at March 31, 2014 and 1.02% to 6.07% at December 31, 2013. Interest rates on the secured debt in the International Segment are primarily floating, ranging from 0.65% to 12.56% at March 31, 2014 and 0.90% to 15.88% at December 31, 2013. Issuance costs on the secured debt of $55 million as of March 31, 2014 and $37 million as of December 31, 2013 are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and are amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the secured debt.
In connection with our acquisition of the international operations, we recorded an acquisition accounting discount that will amortize to interest expense over the expected term of the secured debt outstanding at the applicable acquisition date. Amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $6 million. At March 31, 2014, the remaining acquisition accounting discount included in secured debt was $41 million.
We are required to hold funds in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under certain of our secured credit facilities. Additionally, our secured credit facilities contain various covenants requiring minimum financial ratios, asset quality and portfolio performance ratios (portfolio net loss and delinquency ratios and pool level cumulative net loss ratios) as well as limits on deferment levels. Failure to meet any of these covenants could result in an event of default under these agreements. If an event of default occurs under these agreements, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under these agreements to be immediately due and payable, enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements, restrict our ability to obtain additional borrowings under these agreements and/or remove us as servicer. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our credit facilities.

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Unsecured Debt
Unsecured debt consists primarily of senior notes we have issued, as well as bank lines and other unsecured debt in the international operations. The terms of our bank lines range up to four years. If not renewed, any balance outstanding under these bank lines is either immediately due in full or else will amortize over a defined period. Interest rates on unsecured bank lines ranged from 1.00% to 13.94% at March 31, 2014 and 1.09% to 12.89% at December 31, 2013. Issuance costs on the unsecured debt of $39 million as of March 31, 2014 and $40 million as of December 31, 2013 are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and are amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the unsecured debt.
In connection with our acquisition of the international operations, we recorded an acquisition discount that will amortize to interest expense over the expected term of the unsecured debt at the applicable acquisition date. Amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $2 million. At March 31, 2014, the remaining acquisition accounting discount included in unsecured debt was $6 million.
At March 31, 2014, we had $4.0 billion of senior notes that mature from 2016 through 2023 and have interest rates that range from 2.75% to 6.75%. All of our senior notes may be redeemed, at our option, in whole or in part, at any time before maturity at the redemption prices set forth in the indentures that govern the senior notes plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, if a change of control occurs, as that term is defined in the indentures that govern the senior notes, prior to us being rated "investment grade" by at least two of three listed rating agencies, the holders of senior notes will have the right, subject to certain conditions, to require us to repurchase their senior notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of senior notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, as of the date of repurchase. The senior notes are guaranteed solely by AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc. ("AFSI"); none of our other subsidiaries are guarantors of the senior notes. See Note 15 - "Guarantor Consolidating Financial Statements" for further discussion.
The indentures that govern the senior notes provide for customary events of default, including nonpayment, failure to comply with covenants or other agreements in the indentures, if any subsidiary guarantee shall cease to be in full force and effect or any guarantor shall deny or disaffirm its obligations under its subsidiary guarantee, and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. If any event of default occurs and is continuing with respect to a series of senior notes, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding senior notes of such series may declare all of the senior notes of such series to be due and payable immediately. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our unsecured debt.
Note 5.    Restricted Cash
The following table summarizes the components of restricted cash (in millions):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
Securitization notes payable
$
1,005

 
$
294

 
$
1,299

 
$
890

 
$
208

 
$
1,098

Revolving credit facilities
65

 
312

 
377

 
62

 
415

 
477

Other
39

 
386

 
425

 
26

 
357

 
383

Total restricted cash
$
1,109

 
$
992

 
$
2,101

 
$
978

 
$
980

 
$
1,958

Restricted cash securitization notes payable and revolving credit facilities is composed of funds deposited as collateral required in restricted cash accounts to support securitization transactions or funds deposited in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under revolving credit facilities. Additionally, these funds include monthly collections from borrowers that have not yet been used for repayment of debt.
In the North America Segment, restricted cash other is composed of cash deposited to support derivative transactions. In the International Segment, restricted cash other is primarily composed of deposits in Brazil held in escrow pending resolution of tax and civil litigation.

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Note 6.
Variable Interest Entities
Securitizations and credit facilities
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs related to securitization and credit facilities (in millions):
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Restricted cash
 
$
1,676

 
$
1,523

VIE assets
 
$
24,651

 
$
23,584

VIE liabilities
 
$
20,445

 
$
19,448

The assets of the VIEs and the restricted cash we hold serve as the sole source of repayment for the debt issued by these entities. Investors in the notes issued by the VIEs do not have recourse to us or our other assets, with the exception of customary representation and warranty repurchase provisions and indemnities we provide as the servicer. We are not required and do not currently intend to provide additional financial support to these VIEs. While these subsidiaries are included in our consolidated financial statements, these subsidiaries are separate legal entities and their assets are legally owned by them and not available to our creditors.
In addition, we entered into interest rate swaps and caps with certain special-purpose entities ("SPEs") that issue variable rate debt against fixed rate securitized assets. Under the terms of these swaps, the SPEs are obligated to pay us a fixed rate of interest on certain payment dates in exchange for receiving a floating rate of interest on notional amounts equal to the outstanding balance of the secured debt. This arrangement enables the SPEs to mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in issuing variable rate debt that is secured by fixed rate securitized assets, as required to maintain ratings on such securitizations. See Note 7 - "Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities" for further discussion.
Other VIEs
We consolidate certain operating entities that provide auto finance and financial services, which we do not control through a majority voting interest. We manage these entities and maintain a controlling financial interest in them and are exposed to the risks of ownership through contractual arrangements. The voting interests in these entities are indirectly wholly-owned by our parent, GM. At March 31, 2014, total assets of these entities were $4.0 billion, which were composed primarily of cash and cash equivalents and finance receivables; and total liabilities were $3.1 billion, which were composed of debt, accounts payable (primarily trade) and accrued liabilities. In the three months ended March 31, 2014 total revenue recorded by these entities was $58 million and net income was $10 million. These amounts are stated prior to intercompany eliminations and include amounts related to securitization and credit facilities held by consolidated VIEs. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these entities generally do not represent claims against us or our other subsidiaries and assets recognized generally are for the benefit of these entities operations and cannot be used to satisfy our or our subsidiaries obligations.
Transfers of finance receivables to non-VIEs
Under certain debt agreements, we transfer finance receivables to third-party banks, which are not considered VIEs.  These transfers do not meet the criteria to be considered sales; therefore, the finance receivables and the related debt are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements.  Any collections received on the transferred receivables are available only for the repayment of the related debt.  As of March 31, 2014, $2.9 billion in finance receivables had been transferred in secured funding arrangements to third-party banks, to which $2.8 billion in secured debt was outstanding.

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Note 7.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative swap and cap agreements consist of the following (in millions): 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Notional
 
Fair Value(a)
 
Notional
 
Fair Value(a)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
2,618

 
$
8

 
$
2,422

 
$
11

Interest rate caps
 
1,967

 
6

 
1,398

 
7

Foreign currency swaps(b)
 
1,678

 
2

 
1,678

 
3

Total assets(c)
 
$
6,263

 
$
16

 
$
5,498

 
$
21

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
5,371

 
$
20

 
$
4,266

 
$
17

Interest rate caps
 
1,709

 
6

 
1,206

 
7

Foreign currency swaps(b)
 
2,227

 
39

 
2,133

 
29

Total liabilities(d)
 
$
9,307

 
$
65

 
$
7,605

 
$
53

 _________________
(a)
See Note 8- "Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities" for further discussion of fair value disclosure related to the derivatives.
(b)
The foreign currency swaps relate to (i) intercompany loans denominated in foreign currencies (notional balances on the intercompany loans of €702 million , £412 million and 153kr million have been translated to USD) and (ii) a £350 million cross-currency swap for a securitization in the International Segment.
(c)
Included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(d)
Included in other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Generally, we purchase interest rate cap agreements to limit floating rate exposures on our revolving secured debt, which typically matures in one year or less. We utilize interest rate swap agreements to convert floating rate exposures on our revolving debt maturing in two years or more, or on securities issued in securitization transactions to fixed rates, thereby hedging the variability in interest expense paid.
We provided loans denominated in foreign currencies (euro, British pound and Swedish krona) to certain of our international entities for the equivalent of $1.7 billion. We purchase foreign currency swaps to hedge against any valuation change in the loans due to changes in foreign exchange rates.
The following table presents information on the effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Non-designated hedges:
 
 
Interest rate contracts(a)
 
$
(10
)
Foreign currency derivatives(b)
 
(16
)
 
 
$
(26
)
 _________________
(a)
Losses recognized in earnings are included in interest expense.
(b)
The losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are substantially offset by translation gains (included in operating expenses) related to the foreign currency-denominated loans described above.
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the effect of derivatives on the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income was insignificant.
Note 8.
Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
Refer to Note 10 - "Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities" to the consolidated financial statements in our Form 10-K for further discussion of valuation techniques and fair value measurement levels.

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Assets and liabilities itemized below were measured at fair value on a recurring basis, using either the market approach (i), the cost approach (ii) or the income approach (iii) (in millions): 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
Quoted
Prices In
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Assets/
Liabilities
At Fair
Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds(i)(a)
 
$
1,790

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,790

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps(iii)
 

 

 
8

 
8

Interest rate caps(i)
 

 
6

 

 
6

Foreign currency swaps(i)
 

 
2

 

 
2

Total assets
 
$
1,790

 
$
8

 
$
8

 
$
1,806

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps(iii)
 
$

 
$

 
$
20

 
$
20

Interest rate caps(i)
 

 
6

 

 
6

Foreign currency swaps(i)
 

 
39

 

 
39

Total liabilities
 
$

 
$
45

 
$
20

 
$
65

_________________    
(a)
Excludes cash in banks of $1.5 billion.
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
Quoted
Prices In
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
Assets/
Liabilities
At Fair
Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds(i)(a)
 
$
1,452

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,452

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps(iii)
 

 

 
11

 
11

Interest rate caps(i)
 

 
7

 

 
7

Foreign currency swaps(i)
 

 
3

 

 
3

Total assets
 
$
1,452

 
$
10

 
$
11

 
$
1,473

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps(iii)
 
$

 
$

 
$
17

 
$
17

Interest rate caps(i)
 

 
7

 

 
7

Foreign currency swaps(i)
 

 
29

 

 
29

Total liabilities
 
$

 
$
36

 
$
17

 
$
53

_________________    
(a)
Excludes cash in banks of $1.6 billion.

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The tables below present a reconciliation for interest rate swap agreements measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
11

 
$
(17
)
Total realized and unrealized gains included in earnings
 
(3
)
 
(7
)
Purchases
 

 

Settlements
 

 
4

Foreign currency translation
 

 

Balance at end of period
 
$
8

 
$
(20
)
Note 9.
Commitments and Contingencies
Guarantees of Indebtedness
The payments of principal and interest on our senior notes are guaranteed by AFSI. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the par value of our senior notes was $4.0 billion. See Note 15 - "Guarantor Consolidating Financial Statements" for further discussion.
Legal Proceedings
As a consumer finance company, we are subject to various consumer claims and litigation seeking damages and statutory penalties, based upon, among other things, usury, disclosure inaccuracies, wrongful repossession, violations of bankruptcy stay provisions, certificate of title disputes, fraud, breach of contract and discriminatory treatment of credit applicants. Some litigation against us could take the form of class action complaints by consumers and certain legal actions include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages. We establish reserves for legal claims when payments associated with the claims become probable and the payments can be reasonably estimated. Given the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of litigation and regulatory matters, it is generally very difficult to predict what the eventual outcome will be, and when the matter will be resolved. The actual costs of resolving legal claims may be higher or lower than any amounts reserved for the claims.
Other Administrative Tax Matters
We accrue non-income tax liabilities for contingencies when management believes that a loss is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated, while contingent gains are recognized only when realized. In the event any losses are sustained in excess of accruals, they will be charged against income at that time.
In evaluating indirect tax matters, we take into consideration factors such as our historical experience with matters of similar nature, specific facts and circumstances, and the likelihood of prevailing. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time. It is reasonably possible that some of the matters for which accruals have not been established could be decided unfavorably to us and could require us to make expenditures for which we estimate the aggregate risk to be a range of up to $98 million.
Note 10.
Income Taxes

For interim income tax reporting we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply it to our year-to-date ordinary income. Tax jurisdictions with a projected or year-to-date loss for which a tax benefit cannot be realized are excluded from the annualized effective tax rate. The tax effects of unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, are reported in the interim period in which they occur.

Our effective income tax rate was 34.7% and 37.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The decrease in the effective income tax rate is primarily related to the acquisition of the international operations, which resulted in income in jurisdictions with lower taxing rates and other permanent differences.

We had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $129 million and $130 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The amounts of net unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate are $105 million and $104 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.


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Periodically we make deposits to taxing jurisdictions which reduce the unrecognized tax benefit balance. The amount of deposits that reduced our unrecognized tax benefits in the condensed consolidated balance sheet was $46 million and $44 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

At March 31, 2014, we believe that it is reasonably possible that the gross unrecognized tax benefits could decrease between $48 million to $62 million in the next twelve months due to settlements or the expiration of statutes of limitations.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as a component of the income tax provision. As of March 31, 2014, accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions were $139 million and $17 million. As of December 31, 2013, accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions were $131 million and $18 million.

Income tax returns are filed in multiple jurisdictions and are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. We have open tax years from 2007 to 2013 with various tax jurisdictions. These open years contain matters that could be subject to differing interpretations of applicable tax laws and regulations as they relate to the amount, character, timing or inclusion of revenue and/or recognition of expenses, or the sustainability of income tax credits. Some of our state and foreign tax returns are currently under examination in various jurisdictions.

Since October 1, 2010, we have been included in GM's consolidated U.S. federal income tax returns. For taxable income we recognize in any period beginning on or after October 1, 2010, we are obligated to pay GM for our share of the consolidated U.S. federal and certain state tax liabilities. Amounts owed to GM for income taxes are accrued and recorded as a related party payable. Under our tax sharing arrangement with GM for our U.S. operations, payments for the tax years 2010 through 2014 are deferred for four years from their original due date. Any difference between the amounts paid under our tax sharing arrangement with GM and our separate return basis used for financial reporting purposes is reported in our consolidated financial statements as additional paid-in capital.
Note 11.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques in cases where quoted market prices are not available. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and the estimated timing and amount of future cash flows. Therefore, the estimates of fair value may differ substantially from amounts that ultimately may be realized or paid at settlement or maturity of the financial instruments and those differences may be material. Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments exclude certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of our company.

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Estimated fair values, carrying values and various methods and assumptions used in valuing our financial instruments are set forth below (in millions):
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 Level
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
(a) 
1
 
$
1,162

 
$
1,162

 
$
1,074

 
$
1,074

Finance receivables, net
(b) 
3
 
$
30,546

 
$
31,023

 
$
29,282

 
$
29,301

Restricted cash
(a) 
1
 
$
2,101

 
$
2,101

 
$
1,958

 
$
1,958

Interest rate swap agreements
(c) 
3
 
$
8

 
$
8

 
$
11

 
$
11

Interest rate cap agreements purchased
(d) 
2
 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
7

 
$
7

Foreign currency swap agreements
(d) 
2
 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
3

 
$
3

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
(e) 
2
 
$
13,355

 
$
13,462

 
$
12,479

 
$
12,565

International
(f) 
2
 
$
5,867

 
$
5,867

 
$
5,113

 
$
5,113

International
(g) 
3
 
$
4,164

 
$
4,153

 
$
4,481

 
$
4,492

Unsecured debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
(h) 
2
 
$
4,000

 
$
4,153

 
$
4,000

 
$
4,106

International
(i) 
2
 
$
1,731

 
$
1,731

 
$
1,282

 
$
1,282

International
(g) 
3
 
$
1,441

 
$
1,433

 
$
1,691

 
$
1,690

Interest rate swap agreements
(c) 
3
 
$
20

 
$
20

 
$
17

 
$
17

Interest rate cap agreements sold
(d) 
2
 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
7

 
$
7

Foreign currency swap agreements
(d) 
2
 
$
39

 
$
39

 
$
29

 
$
29

_________________
(a)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash bear interest at market rates; therefore, carrying value is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.
(b)
The fair value of the consumer finance receivables in the North America Segment is estimated based upon forecasted cash flows on the receivables discounted using a pre-tax weighted average cost of capital. The fair value of the consumer finance receivables in the International Segment is estimated based on forecasted cash flows on the receivables discounted using current origination rates for similar type loans. Commercial finance receivables generally have variable interest rates and maturities of one year or less. Therefore, the carrying value is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.
(c)
The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are estimated by discounting future net cash flows expected to be settled using current risk-adjusted rates.
(d)
The fair values of the interest rate cap agreements and foreign currency swap agreements are based on quoted market prices.
(e)
Secured debt in the North America Segment is comprised of revolving credit facilities, publicly-issued secured debt, and privately-issued secured debt. For revolving credit facilities with variable rates of interest and terms of one year or less, carrying value is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair value of the publicly and privately issued secured term debt is based on quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, the market value is estimated using quoted market prices of similar securities.
(f)
The level 2 secured debt in the International Segment has terms of one year or less, or has been priced within the last six months; therefore, carrying value is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.
(g)
The fair value of level 3 secured debt and unsecured debt in the International Segment is estimated by discounting future net cash flows expected to be settled using current risk-adjusted rates.
(h)
The fair value of unsecured debt in the North America Segment is based on quoted market prices in thinly-traded markets.
(i)
The level 2 unsecured debt in the International Segment has terms of one year or less; therefore, carrying value is considered to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.
The fair value of our consumer finance receivables is based on observable and unobservable inputs within a discounted cash flow model. Those unobservable inputs reflect assumptions regarding expected prepayments, deferrals, delinquencies, recoveries and charge-offs of the loans within the portfolio. The cash flow model produces an estimated amortization schedule of the finance

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receivables which is the basis for the calculation of the series of cash flows that derive the fair value of the portfolio. For the North America Segment, the series of cash flows is calculated and discounted using a weighted average cost of capital using unobservable debt and equity percentages, an unobservable cost of equity and an observable cost of debt based on companies with a similar credit rating and maturity profile. For the International Segment, the series of cash flows is calculated and discounted using current interest rates. Macroeconomic factors could affect the credit performance of our portfolio and therefore could potentially impact the assumptions used in our cash flow model.
Note 12.
Segment Reporting

We offer substantially similar products and services throughout many different regions, subject to local regulations and market conditions. We evaluate our business in two operating segments: the North America Segment (consisting of operations in the U.S. and Canada) and the International Segment (consisting of operations in all other countries). Our chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating results and performance of our business based on these operating segments. The management of each segment is responsible for executing our strategies.

For segment reporting purposes only, interest expense related to the senior notes has been allocated based on targeted leverage for each segment. Interest expense in excess of the targeted overall leverage is reflected in the "Corporate" column below. In addition, the interest income on $1.7 billion in intercompany loans provided to the international operations is presented in the "Corporate" column below.
All inter-segment balances and transactions have been eliminated. Prior to our acquisition of the international operations, we evaluated our business in a single operating segment.
Key operating data for our operating segments were as follows (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
 
North
America
 
International
 
Corporate
 
Eliminations
 
Total
Total revenue
 
$
636

 
$
461

 
$
16

 
$
(16
)
 
$
1,097

Operating expenses, including leased vehicle expenses
 
274

 
151

 

 

 
425

Provision for credit losses
 
103

 
32

 

 

 
135

Interest expense
 
92

 
214

 
25

 
(16
)
 
315

Income before income taxes
 
$
167

 
$
64

 
$
(9
)
 
$

 
$
222

 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
North
America
 
International
 
Total
 
North
America
 
International
 
Total
Finance receivables, net
 
$
13,239

 
$
17,307

 
$
30,546

 
$
12,878

 
$
16,404

 
$
29,282

Total assets
 
$
20,157

 
$
19,752

 
$
39,909

 
$
19,094

 
$
18,896

 
$
37,990

Note 13.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Defined benefit plans, net:
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
3

 

Unrealized gain on subsidiary pension
 

 

Balance at end of period
 
3

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment:
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
 
8

 
(3
)
Translation gain (loss)
 
5

 
(6
)
Balance at end of period
 
13

 
(9
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
16

 
$
(9
)

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Note 14.
Regulatory Capital
The International Segment includes the operations of certain stand-alone entities that operate in local markets as either banks or regulated finance companies that are subject to regulatory restrictions. These regulatory restrictions, among other things, require that these entities meet certain minimum capital requirements and may restrict dividend distributions and ownership of certain assets. We were in compliance with all regulatory requirements at March 31, 2014. Total assets of our regulated international banks and finance companies were approximately $11.9 billion and $12.1 billion at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Note 15.
Guarantor Consolidating Financial Statements
The payment of principal and interest on senior notes is currently guaranteed solely by AFSI (the "Guarantor") and none of our other subsidiaries (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The separate financial statements of the Guarantor are not included herein because the Guarantor is a 100% owned consolidated subsidiary and is unconditionally liable for the obligations represented by the senior notes. A subsidiary guarantee can be released under customary circumstances, including (i) the subsidiary is sold or sells all of its assets; (ii) the subsidiary is declared "unrestricted" for covenant purposes; (iii) the subsidiary's guarantee of other indebtedness is terminated or released; (iv) the requirements for legal defeasance or covenant defeasance or to discharge the indenture have been satisfied; (v) the rating on the parent's debt securities is changed to investment grade; or (vi) the parent's debt securities are converted or exchanged into equity securities.
The consolidating financial statements present consolidating financial data for (i) General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (on a parent only basis), (ii) the Guarantor, (iii) the combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, (iv) an elimination column for adjustments to arrive at the information for the parent company and our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis and (v) the parent company and our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the parent company using the equity method for purposes of this presentation. Results of operations of subsidiaries are therefore reflected in the parent company's investment accounts and earnings. The principal elimination entries set forth below eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.
































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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2014
(unaudited, in millions) 
 
General
Motors
Financial
Company,
Inc.
 
Guarantor
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$

 
$
540

 
$
622

 
$

 
$
1,162

Finance receivables, net

 
1,235

 
29,311

 

 
30,546

Restricted cash

 
18

 
2,083

 

 
2,101

Property and equipment, net

 
5

 
128

 

 
133

Leased vehicles, net

 

 
3,726

 

 
3,726

Deferred income taxes
25

 
(194
)
 
609

 

 
440

Goodwill
1,095

 

 
144

 

 
1,239

Related party receivables
41

 

 
108

 

 
149

Other assets
81

 
11

 
324

 
(3
)
 
413

Due from affiliates
3,021

 

 

 
(3,021
)
 

Investment in affiliates
7,209

 
3,022

 

 
(10,231
)
 

Total assets
$
11,472

 
$
4,637

 
$
37,055

 
$
(13,255
)
 
$
39,909

Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured debt
$

 
$

 
$
23,386

 
$

 
$
23,386

Unsecured debt
4,000

 

 
3,172

 

 
7,172

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
116

 
127

 
693

 
(3
)
 
933

Deferred income

 

 
184

 

 
184

Deferred taxes liabilities

 

 
8

 

 
8

Taxes payable
81

 

 
209

 

 
290

Related party taxes payable
838

 

 
1

 
(1
)
 
838

Related party payable

 

 
468

 

 
468

Other liabilities

 
10

 
183

 

 
193

Due to affiliates

 
721

 
2,299

 
(3,020
)
 

Total liabilities
5,035

 
858

 
30,603

 
(3,024
)
 
33,472

Shareholder's equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock

 

 
620

 
(620
)
 

Additional paid-in capital
4,787

 
79

 
3,140

 
(3,219
)
 
4,787

Accumulated other comprehensive income
16

 
(28
)
 
29

 
(1
)
 
16

Retained earnings
1,634

 
3,728

 
2,663

 
(6,391
)
 
1,634

Total shareholder's equity
6,437

 
3,779

 
6,452

 
(10,231
)
 
6,437

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity
$
11,472

 
$
4,637

 
$
37,055

 
$
(13,255
)
 
$
39,909




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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2013
(in millions) 
 
General
Motors
Financial
Company,
Inc.
 
Guarantor
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$

 
$
395

 
$
679

 
$

 
$
1,074

Finance receivables, net

 
612

 
28,670

 

 
29,282

Restricted cash

 
20

 
1,938

 

 
1,958

Property and equipment, net

 
5

 
127

 

 
132

Leased vehicles, net

 

 
3,383

 

 
3,383

Deferred income taxes
1

 

 
358

 

 
359

Goodwill
1,095

 

 
145

 

 
1,240

Related party receivables
29

 

 
100

 

 
129

Other assets
74

 
5

 
358

 
(4
)
 
433

Due from affiliates
3,754

 
863

 

 
(4,617
)
 

Investment in affiliates
6,994

 
3,565

 

 
(10,559
)
 

Total assets
$
11,947

 
$
5,465

 
$
35,758

 
$
(15,180
)
 
$
37,990

Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured debt
$

 
$

 
$
22,073

 
$

 
$
22,073

Unsecured debt
4,000

 

 
2,973

 

 
6,973

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
101

 
133

 
716

 
(4
)
 
946

Deferred income

 

 
168

 

 
168

Deferred taxes payable
(28
)
 
161

 
(46
)
 

 
87

Taxes payable
83

 

 
204

 

 
287

Related party taxes payables
643

 

 
1

 
(1
)
 
643

Related party payable

 

 
368

 

 
368

Other liabilities

 
14

 
146

 

 
160

Due to affiliates
863

 
1,474

 
2,280

 
(4,617
)
 

Total liabilities
5,662

 
1,782

 
28,883

 
(4,622
)
 
31,705

Shareholder's equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock

 

 
532

 
(532
)
 

Additional paid-in capital
4,785

 
79

 
3,833

 
(3,912
)
 
4,785

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
11

 
(8
)
 
24

 
(16
)
 
11

Retained earnings
1,489

 
3,612

 
2,486

 
(6,098
)
 
1,489

Total shareholder's equity
6,285

 
3,683

 
6,875

 
(10,558
)
 
6,285

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity
$
11,947

 
$
5,465

 
$
35,758

 
$
(15,180
)
 
$
37,990








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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(unaudited, in millions)
 
General
Motors
Financial
Company,
Inc.
 
Guarantor
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finance charge income
$

 
$
30

 
$
800

 
$

 
$
830

Leased vehicle income

 

 
200

 

 
200

Other income
20

 
127

 
38

 
(118
)
 
67

Equity in income of affiliates
170

 
116

 

 
(286
)
 

 
190

 
273

 
1,038

 
(404
)
 
1,097

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits

 
53

 
83

 

 
136

Other operating expenses
1

 
33

 
161

 
(62
)
 
133

Total operating expenses
1

 
86

 
244

 
(62
)
 
269

Leased vehicle expenses

 

 
156

 

 
156

Provision for loan losses

 
60

 
75

 

 
135

Interest expense
55

 
11

 
305

 
(56
)
 
315

 
56

 
157

 
780

 
(118
)
 
875

Income before income taxes
134

 
116

 
258

 
(286
)
 
222

Income tax (benefit) provision
(11
)
 

 
88

 

 
77

Net income
$
145

 
$
116

 
$
170

 
$
(286
)
 
$
145

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
150

 
$
96

 
$
175

 
$
(271
)
 
$
150




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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(unaudited, in millions) 
 
General
Motors
Financial
Company,
Inc.
 
Guarantor
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finance charge income
$

 
$
39

 
$
376

 
$

 
$
415

Leased vehicle income

 

 
107

 

 
107

Other income
14

 
41

 
47

 
(84
)
 
18

Equity in income of affiliates
113

 
146

 

 
(259
)
 

 
127

 
226

 
530

 
(343
)
 
540

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits

 
48

 
26

 

 
74

Other operating expenses (income)
3

 
(25
)
 
56

 

 
34

Total operating expenses
3

 
23

 
82

 

 
108

Leased vehicle expenses

 

 
80

 

 
80

Provision for loan losses

 
67

 
27

 

 
94

Interest expense
21

 
35

 
110

 
(84
)
 
82

Acquisition and integration expenses

 

 
6

 

 
6

 
24

 
125

 
305

 
(84
)
 
370

Income before income taxes
103

 
101

 
225

 
(259
)
 
170

Income tax (benefit) provision
(3
)
 
(14
)
 
81

 

 
64

Net income
$
106

 
$
115

 
$
144

 
$
(259
)
 
$
106

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
100

 
$
116

 
$
138

 
$
(254
)
 
$
100










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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(unaudited, in millions) 
 
General
Motors
Financial
Company,
Inc.
 
Guarantor
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
175

 
$
57

 
$
233

 
$

 
$
465

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of consumer finance receivables, net

 
(1,363
)
 
(2,822
)
 
881

 
(3,304
)
Principal collections and recoveries on consumer finance receivables

 
(33
)
 
2,650

 

 
2,617

Proceeds from sale of consumer finance receivables, net

 
881

 

 
(881
)
 

Net funding of commercial finance receivables

 
(152
)
 
(198
)
 

 
(350
)
Purchases of leased vehicles, net

 

 
(628
)
 

 
(628
)
Proceeds from termination of leased vehicles

 

 
123

 

 
123

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 
(7
)
 

 
(7
)
Change in restricted cash

 
3

 
(150
)
 

 
(147
)
Net change in investment in affiliates

 
640

 

 
(640
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities

 
(24
)
 
(1,032
)
 
(640
)
 
(1,696
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase in debt (original maturities less than three months)

 

 
451

 

 
451

Borrowings and issuance of secured debt

 

 
5,070

 

 
5,070

Payments on secured debt

 

 
(4,238
)
 

 
(4,238
)
Borrowings and issuance of unsecured debt

 

 
390

 

 
390

Payments on unsecured debt

 

 
(330
)
 

 
(330
)
Net capital contributions
(45
)
 

 
(595
)
 
640

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 
(23
)
 

 
(23
)
Net change in due from/due to affiliates

(130
)
 
112

 
18

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(175
)
 
112

 
743

 
640

 
1,320

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 
145

 
(56
)
 

 
89

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 
395

 
679

 

 
1,074

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$

 
$
540

 
$
622

 
$

 
$
1,162


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GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(unaudited, in millions) 
 
General
Motors
Financial
Company,
Inc.
 
Guarantor
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 Net cash provided by operating activities
$
28

 
$
113

 
$
174

 
$

 
$
315

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of consumer finance receivables, net

 
(1,343
)
 
(2,114
)
 
2,114

 
(1,343
)
Principal collections and recoveries on consumer finance receivables

 

 
1,096

 

 
1,096

Proceeds from sale of consumer finance receivables, net

 
2,114

 

 
(2,114
)
 

Net funding of commercial finance receivables

 
(361
)
 
(644
)
 
732

 
(273
)
Proceeds from sale of commercial finance receivables, net

 
732

 

 
(732
)
 

Purchases of leased vehicles, net

 

 
(510
)
 

 
(510
)
Proceeds from termination of leased vehicles

 

 
37

 

 
37

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Change in restricted cash

 

 
(88
)
 

 
(88
)
Change in other assets

 

 
5

 

 
5

Net change in investment in affiliates
(6
)
 
(1,095
)
 

 
1,101

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(6
)
 
47

 
(2,219
)
 
1,101

 
(1,077
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings and issuance of secured debt

 

 
3,384

 

 
3,384

Payments on secured debt

 

 
(1,000
)
 

 
(1,000
)
Debt issuance costs

 

 
(13
)
 

 
(13
)
Net capital contribution to subsidiaries

 

 
1,101

 
(1,101
)
 

Net change in due from/due to affiliates
(21
)
 
1,422

 
(1,401
)
 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(21
)
 
1,422

 
2,071

 
(1,101
)
 
2,371

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 
1,582

 
26

 

 
1,609

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 
1,252

 
37

 

 
1,289

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$

 
$
2,834

 
$
62

 
$

 
$
2,897










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Item 2.
MANAGEMENTS'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
We are a global provider of automobile finance solutions, and we operate in the market as the wholly-owned captive finance subsidiary of our parent, GM. We conduct our business generally in two segments, in North America and internationally in Europe and Latin America. The North America Segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada. The International Segment includes operations in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K. Upon the expected closing of the acquisition of Ally Financial's equity interest in GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Company Limited ("GMAC-SAIC"), we will conduct business in China.
North America Operations
Consumer
Our automobile finance programs in the North America Segment include sub-prime lending and full credit spectrum leasing. Our sub-prime lending program is designed to serve customers who have limited access to automobile financing through banks and credit unions. Our typical borrowers have experienced prior credit difficulties or have limited credit histories and generally have credit bureau scores ranging from 500 to 700. We generally charge higher rates than those charged by banks and credit unions and we also expect to sustain a higher level of defaults than these other automobile financing sources.
We focus our marketing activities on automobile dealerships. We are selective in choosing the dealers with whom we conduct business and primarily pursue GM and non-GM manufacturer-franchised dealerships with new and used car operations; however, we also conduct business with a limited number of independent dealerships. We generally finance new GM vehicles, moderately-priced new vehicles from other manufacturers, and later-model, low-mileage used vehicles.
Our leasing product is offered through GM-franchised dealers and targets prime and non-prime consumers leasing new GM vehicles. We seek to provide competitive alternatives to existing marketplace lease offerings in GM-franchised dealers.
Our origination platform provides specialized focus on marketing our financing programs and underwriting loans and leases. Responsibilities are segregated so that the sales group markets our programs and products to our dealer customers, while the underwriting group focuses on underwriting, negotiating and closing loans and leases. In the U.S. our sales and underwriting groups are further segregated with separate teams servicing GM dealers and non-GM dealers, allowing us to continue efficient service for our non-GM dealers under the "AmeriCredit" brand while providing GM-franchised dealers the broader loan, lease and commercial lending products we offer under the "GM Financial" brand.
We utilize a proprietary credit scoring system to support the credit approval process. The credit scoring system was developed through statistical analysis of our consumer demographic and portfolio databases consisting of data which we have collected in more than 20 years of operating history. Credit scoring is used to differentiate credit applications and to statistically rank-order credit risk in terms of expected default rates, which enables us to evaluate credit applications for approval and tailor contract pricing and structure. In addition to our proprietary credit scoring system, we utilize other underwriting guidelines in our underwriting process to help us further evaluate the credit risk of our consumer financing activities.
Our servicing activities include collecting and processing customer payments, responding to customer inquiries, initiating contact with customers who are delinquent, maintaining the security interests in the financed vehicles, monitoring physical damage insurance coverage of the financed vehicles, and arranging for the repossession of financed vehicles, liquidation of collateral and pursuit of deficiencies when appropriate. Our activities also include managing an end-of-term process for consumers purchasing or returning leased vehicles.
Commercial
Our commercial lending offerings consist of loans to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, also known as wholesale or floor plan financing, as well as dealer loans, which are loans to finance improvements to dealership facilities, to provide working capital and to purchase and/or finance dealership real estate.
Each dealer is assigned a risk rating based on various factors, including, but not limited to, collateral analysis, capital sufficiency, operating performance, financial outlook and credit and payment history, if available. The risk rating indicates the pricing for and guides the management of the account. We monitor the level of borrowing under each dealer's account daily. Our commercial loan servicing activities include dealership customer service, account maintenance, exception processing, credit line monitoring and adjustment and insurance monitoring.

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International Operations
Consumer
We primarily employ an indirect-to-consumer model similar to the one we use in the North America Segment. Our consumer lending programs focus on financing prime quality consumers purchasing new GM vehicles. In many of the countries in which we operate, we also offer financial leases and a lease/retail hybrid product that includes a balloon payment at expiration, at which time the consumer may elect to make the payment, refinance or return the vehicle. We also offer finance-related insurance products through third parties, such as credit life, gap and extended warranty coverage. We finance primarily new automobiles, although we also finance used automobiles. In most of the countries in which we operate, similar to our underwriting process in the North America Segment, we utilize a proprietary credit scoring system to differentiate consumer credit applications and to statistically rank-order credit risk in terms of expected default rates, which enables us to evaluate credit applications for approval and tailor loan and lease pricing and structure.
Our servicing activities include collecting and processing customer payments, responding to customer inquiries, initiating contact with customers who are delinquent, maintaining the security interest in the financed vehicle, monitoring physical damage insurance coverage of the financed vehicle, and arranging for the repossession of financed vehicles, liquidation of collateral and pursuit of deficiencies when appropriate.
Commercial
Commercial products offered to dealer customers include new and used vehicle inventory financing, inventory insurance, working capital and capital improvement loans. Other commercial products include fleet financing and storage center financing. In addition, we provide training to dealer employees to help them maximize the value of these finance and insurance products. We utilize a proprietary underwriting system for commercial lending that has been refined through decades of experience in managing economic cycles. This process involves assigning a risk rating to each dealer based on our due diligence of various factors, including, but not limited to, collateral analysis, capital sufficiency, operating performance, financial outlook and credit and payment history, if available. The underwriting processes are performed in commercial lending centers located in Mexico, Brazil and Germany, the management of which operates independently of in-country sales and servicing operations. Our commercial loan servicing activities include dealership customer service, account maintenance and monitoring, exception processing, credit line monitoring and adjustment and insurance monitoring.
Financing
We primarily finance our loan, lease and commercial origination volume through the use of our secured and unsecured bank lines, through public and private securitization transactions where such markets are developed, through the issuance of senior notes and, to a lesser extent in Latin America, through public markets including the issuance of commercial paper and other financing programs. Additionally, a portion of our operations in Europe are funded through intercompany loans.
We seek to fund our operations through local sources of funding to minimize currency and country risk. As such, the mix of funding sources varies from country to country, based on the characteristics of our receivables and the relative development of debt capital and securitization markets in each country. Our Latin American operations are entirely funded locally. Our European operations obtain most of their funding from local sources, but also borrow funds from affiliated companies.
In addition to our bank lines and securitization programs, GM provides us with financial resources through a tax sharing agreement, which effectively defers up to $1.0 billion in taxes that we would otherwise be required to pay to GM over time, and through the $600 million GM Related Party Credit Facility.
Additionally, we have a sub-limit of $4.0 billion available to borrow under GM's three-year $5.5 billion secured revolving credit facility. Our borrowings under this facility are limited by GM's ability to also borrow under the facility. If we borrow under this facility, we expect such borrowings would be short-term in nature and, except in extraordinary circumstances, would not be used to fund our operating activities in the ordinary course of business.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As a result of our acquisition of the international operations, the results of our operations for the periods presented are not comparable and, therefore, there is no narrative discussion with respect to the International Segment included below. We have presented the quantitative information regarding the results of our operations in a tabular format in order to clearly show the impact of the international operations acquisition during 2013. Narrative discussion is included below to address the results of our operations attributable only to our North America Segment for the comparable periods presented. This narrative discussion is not, however, reflective of our entire business. The remainder of the difference between our total results in each category of our results of operations for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is solely resulting from our acquisition of the international operations.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 as compared to
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
Average Earning Assets:
Average earning assets were as follows (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014 vs. 2013 Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
Amount
 
%
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
North
America
Average consumer finance receivables
$
11,532

 
$
11,950

 
$
23,482

 
$
11,076

 
$
456

 
4.1
%
Average commercial finance receivables
2,038

 
4,674

 
6,712

 
704

 
1,334

 
189.5
%
Average finance receivables
13,570

 
16,624

 
30,194

 
11,780

 
1,790

 
15.2
%
Average leased vehicles, net
3,530

 
2

 
3,532

 
1,879

 
1,651

 
87.9
%
Average earning assets
$
17,100

 
$
16,626

 
$
33,726

 
$
13,659

 
$
3,441

 
25.2
%
Average consumer finance receivables increased $456 million from March 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014, primarily because loan originations exceeded portfolio liquidation through payments and defaults. We purchased $1.4 billion of consumer finance receivables in the North America Segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The average new consumer loan size increased to $21,424 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $21,076 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The average annual percentage rate for consumer finance receivables purchased during the three months ended March 31, 2014 decreased to 13.2% from 13.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to pricing adjustments driven by lower cost of funds.
Average commercial finance receivables increased $1.3 billion from March 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014, primarily due to the continued ramp-up in business since the introduction of our commercial lending platform in April 2012 and dealer conquests and related origination growth in the business since that time.
Average leased vehicles, net, increased $1.7 billion from March 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014. We purchased $773 million and $620 million of leased vehicles for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The increase in leased vehicles purchased was a result of GM's overall increased market penetration in leases and the success of our lease product offering to achieve and maintain a significant minority share of GM's business.

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Revenue:
Revenues were as follows (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014 vs. 2013 Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
Amount
 
%
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
North
America
Finance charge income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Consumer finance receivables
$
405

 
$
328

 
$
733

 
$
409

 
$
(4
)
 
(1.0
)%
Commercial finance receivables
$
15

 
$
82

 
$
97

 
$
6

 
$
9

 
150.0
 %
Leased vehicle income
$
199

 
$
1

 
$
200

 
$
107

 
$
92

 
86.0
 %
Other income
$
17

 
$
50

 
$
67

 
$
18

 
$
(1
)
 
(5.6
)%
Finance charge income on consumer finance receivables was flat for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. Increased finance charge income resulting from the 4.1% increase in average consumer finance receivables was offset due to a decrease in effective yield. The effective yield on our consumer finance receivables decreased to 14.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2014, from 15.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to a decrease in the average annual percentage rate on new originations as well as a reduced yield impact from the accretion on the pre-acquisition portfolio. The effective yield represents finance charges and fees recorded in earnings during the period as a percentage of average consumer finance receivables. The effective yield, as a percentage of average consumer finance receivables, is higher than the contractual rates of our auto finance contracts because the effective yield includes, in addition to the contractual rates and fees, the impact of excess cash flows transferred from non-accretable difference to accretable yield, which impact has decreased over time with the amortization of the pre-acquisition portfolio. The difference between the effective yield and the contractual rates will continue to decrease as the pre-acquisition portfolio amortizes.
The increase in commercial finance charge income reflects the 189.5% increase in the average commercial finance receivables portfolio.
Leased vehicle income increased by 86.0% to $199 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $107 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, due to the increased size of the leased asset portfolio.
Costs and Expenses:
Costs and expenses were as follows (dollars in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014 vs. 2013 Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
Amount
%
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
North
America
Operating expenses
$
118

 
$
151

 
$
269

 
$
108

 
$
10

9.3
 %
Leased vehicle expenses
$
156

 
$

 
$
156

 
$
80

 
$
76

95.0
 %
Provision for loan losses
$
103

 
$
32

 
$
135

 
$
94

 
$
9

9.6
 %
Interest expense(a)
$
120

 
$
195

 
$
315

 
$
82

 
$
38

46.3
 %
Acquisition and integration expenses
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
6

 
$
(6
)
(100.0
)%
_________________ 
(a)
2014 amounts do not reflect allocation of senior note interest expense, and therefore do not agree with amounts presented in Note 12 - "Segment Reporting" in our consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were $118 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $108 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Our operating expenses are predominantly related to personnel costs that include base salary and wages, performance incentives and benefits as well as related employment taxes. These expenses represented 75.2% and 68.8% of total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Operating expenses as an annualized percentage of average earning assets decreased to 2.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from 3.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, due to efficiency gains resulting from the increase in average earning assets.

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Leased Vehicle Expenses
Leased vehicle expenses increased by 95.0% to $156 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, from $80 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, due to the increased size of the leased asset portfolio. Our leased vehicle expenses are predominantly related to depreciation of leased assets.
Provision for Loan losses
Provisions for consumer finance receivable loan losses are charged to income to bring our allowance for loan losses to a level which management considers adequate to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the consumer finance receivables portfolio. The provision for loan losses recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 reflects inherent losses on receivables originated during these periods and changes in the amount of inherent losses on post-acquisition finance receivables originated in prior periods. The provision for consumer loan losses increased to $104 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $89 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, as a result of the increase in the size of the consumer finance receivables portfolio. As an annualized percentage of average post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, the provision for loan losses was 3.9% and 4.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
The reduction in our allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of our commercial finance receivables portfolio as of March 31, 2014, resulted in a slight credit to provision expense. The provision for loan losses on commercial finance receivables was $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $120 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, from $82 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase was primarily as a result of an increase in average debt outstanding to $16.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2014, from $11.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase in debt was due to funding requirements for growth in the loan and lease portfolio, as well as for the acquisition of the international operations. Our effective rate of interest on our debt was 2.9% and 3.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Acquisition and Integration Expenses
The acquisition and integration expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 represent advisory, legal and professional fees and other costs related to the acquisition of the international operations.
Taxes
Our consolidated effective income tax rate was 34.7% and 37.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The decrease in the effective income tax rate is primarily related to the acquisition of the international operations, which resulted in income in jurisdictions with lower taxing rates and other permanent differences..
Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Consolidated foreign currency translation adjustments of $5 million and $(6) million for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, were included in other comprehensive income. Most of the entities acquired with the international operations acquisition use functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The translation adjustment is due to the change in the values of our international currency-denominated assets and liabilities resulting from changes in the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to international currencies for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
CREDIT QUALITY
Consumer Finance Receivables
In the North America Segment, we primarily provide financing in relatively high-risk markets, and therefore anticipate a corresponding high level of delinquencies and charge-offs. In the International Segment, the consumer financing we provide is generally to borrowers with prime credit and considered lower-risk; therefore, we expect correspondingly lower levels of delinquencies and charge-offs than in our North America Segment.

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The following tables present certain data related to the consumer finance receivables portfolio (dollars in millions, except where noted):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
Pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables - outstanding balance
$
735

 
$
293

 
$
1,028

 
$
931

 
$
363

 
$
1,294

Pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables - carrying value
$
645

 
$
285

 
$
930

 
$
826

 
$
348

 
$
1,174

Post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, net of fees
10,911

 
12,183

 
23,094

 
10,562

 
11,394

 
21,956

 
11,556

 
12,468

 
24,024

 
11,388

 
11,742

 
23,130

Less: allowance for loan losses
(491
)
 
(46
)
 
(537
)
 
(468
)
 
(29
)
 
(497
)
Total consumer finance receivables, net
$
11,065

 
$
12,422

 
$
23,487

 
$
10,920

 
$
11,713

 
$
22,633

Number of outstanding contracts
728,830

 
1,287,120

 
2,015,950

 
725,797

 
1,224,845

 
1,950,642

Average amount of outstanding contracts (in dollars)(a)
$
15,979


$
9,693


$
11,966


$
15,835

 
$
9,599

 
$
11,919

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, net of fees
4.5
%

0.4
%

2.3
%

4.4
%
 
0.3
%
 
2.3
%
_________________ 
(a)
Average amount of outstanding contract consists of pre-acquisition consumer finance receivables - outstanding balance and post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, net of fees, divided by number of outstanding contracts.
The allowance for loan losses for the North America Segment as a percentage of post-acquisition consumer finance receivables, net of fees, has increased due to normalizing credit trends with moderately higher defaults and delinquencies. The allowance for the acquired international receivables was eliminated in acquisition accounting at the acquisition dates. As a result, the allowance at March 31, 2014 for the International Segment represents an estimate of losses inherent in only the receivables originated since the acquisition dates. The allowance for losses for the International Segment will grow over time as the post-acquisition loan balance grows. However, the allowance for losses for the International Segment is expected to be much less than that for the North America Segment due to the higher credit quality of its originations.
Delinquency
The following is a summary of the contractual amounts of consumer finance receivables, which is not materially different than recorded investment, that are (i) more than 30 days delinquent, not yet in repossession, and (ii) in repossession, but not yet charged off (dollars in millions):
 
March 31, 2014
 
March 31, 2013
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
Amount
 
Percent of Contractual Amount Due
 
Amount
 
Amount
 
Percent of Contractual Amount Due
 
Amount
 
Percent of Contractual Amount Due
31 - 60 days
$
579

 
5.0
%
 
$
138

 
$
717

 
3.1
%
 
$
477

 
4.3
%
Greater - than 60 days
210

 
1.8

 
126

 
336

 
1.4

 
169

 
1.5

 
789

 
6.8

 
264

 
1,053

 
4.5

 
646

 
5.8

In repossession
33

 
0.3

 
5

 
38

 
0.1

 
32

 
0.3

 
$
822

 
7.1
%
 
$
269

 
$
1,091

 
4.6
%
 
$
678

 
6.1
%
An account is considered delinquent if a substantial portion of a scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was contractually due. Delinquencies may vary from period to period based upon the average credit scores in the portfolio which reflects our underwriting strategies and risk tolerance, the average age or seasoning of the portfolio, seasonality within the calendar year and economic factors. Our target customer base in the North America Segment is predominantly sub-prime; therefore, a relatively high percentage of accounts become delinquent at some point in the life of a loan and there is a high rate of account movement between current and delinquent status in the portfolio.

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Delinquencies in the North America Segment increased to 6.8% at March 31, 2014 from 5.8% at March 31, 2013, consistent with a greater concentration of loans with lower average credit scores at March 31, 2014 and normalizing credit trends. Our customer base in the International Segment is primarily prime; therefore, delinquency levels are much lower.
Deferrals
Due to the lower-risk nature of the consumer base in the International Segment, it is unnecessary to offer deferrals as frequently as in the North America Segment, which leads to an immaterial overall level of deferrals in the International Segment. Therefore, the following information regarding deferrals is presented for consumer finance receivables in the North America Segment only.
In accordance with our policies and guidelines, we, at times, offer payment deferrals to consumers, whereby the consumer is allowed to move up to two delinquent payments to the end of the loan generally by paying a fee (approximately the interest portion of the payment deferred, except where state law provides for a lesser amount). Our policies and guidelines limit the number and frequency of deferments that may be granted. Additionally, we generally limit the granting of deferments on new accounts until a requisite number of payments have been received.
Due to the nature of our consumer base in the North America Segment and policies and guidelines of the deferral program, which policies and guidelines have not changed materially in several years, approximately 50% to 60% of accounts historically comprising the consumer finance receivables in the North America Segment receive a deferral at some point in the life of the account.
An account for which all delinquent payments are deferred or paid in a deferment transaction is classified as current at the time the deferment is granted and therefore is not included as a delinquent account. Thereafter, such account is aged based on the timely payment of future installments in the same manner as any other account.
Contracts receiving a payment deferral as an average quarterly percentage of average consumer finance receivables outstanding were 5.8% and 6.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
The following is a summary of deferrals in the North America Segment as a percentage of consumer finance receivables outstanding:
 
March 31, 2014

December 31, 2013
Never deferred
75.0
%
 
74.7
%
Deferred:
 
 
 
1-2 times
21.3

 
21.6

3-4 times
3.7

 
3.7

Total deferred
25.0

 
25.3

Total
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
We evaluate the results of our deferment strategies based upon the amount of cash installments that are collected on accounts after they have been deferred versus the extent to which the collateral underlying the deferred accounts has depreciated over the same period of time. Based on this evaluation, we believe that payment deferrals granted according to our policies and guidelines are an effective portfolio management technique and result in higher ultimate cash collections from the portfolio.
Changes in deferment levels do not have a direct impact on the ultimate amount of consumer finance receivables charged off by us. However, the timing of a charge-off may be affected if the previously deferred account ultimately results in a charge-off. To the extent that deferrals impact the ultimate timing of when an account is charged off, historical charge-off ratios, loss confirmation periods and cash flow forecasts for loans classified as TDRs used in the determination of the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses are also impacted. Increased use of deferrals may result in a lengthening of the loss confirmation period, which would increase expectations of credit losses inherent in the portfolio and therefore increase the allowance for loan losses and related provision for loan losses. Changes in these ratios and periods are considered in determining the appropriate level of allowance for loan losses and related provision for loan losses.

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Troubled Debt Restructurings
See Note 2 - "Finance Receivables" to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q for further discussion of TDRs.
Credit Losses - non-U.S. GAAP measure
We analyze portfolio performance of both the pre- and post-acquisition finance receivables portfolios on a combined basis. This information allows us and investors the ability to analyze credit loss trends in the combined portfolio. Additionally, information on credit losses, on a combined basis, facilitates comparisons of current and historical results.
The following is a reconciliation of charge-offs on the post-acquisition portfolio to credit losses on the combined portfolio (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
North America(a)
 
International
 
Total
 
North America(a)
Charge-offs
$
192

 
$
32

 
$
224

 
$
132

Adjustments to reflect write-offs of the contractual amounts on the pre-acquisition portfolio
24

 
3

 
27

 
53

Total credit losses
$
216

 
$
35

 
$
251

 
$
185

_________________ 
(a)
Total credit losses in the North America Segment is comprised of the sum of repossession credit losses and mandatory credit losses.
The following table presents credit loss data (which includes charge-offs on the post-acquisition portfolio and write-offs of contractual amounts on the pre-acquisition portfolios) with respect to our consumer finance receivables portfolio (dollars in millions): 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
North America
 
International(a)
 
Total
 
North America
Repossession credit losses
$
217

 
$
35

 
$
252

 
$
188

Less: recoveries
(128
)
 
(17
)
 
(145
)
 
(114
)
Mandatory credit losses(b)
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(3
)
Net credit losses
$
88

 
$
18

 
$
106

 
$
71

Net annualized credit losses as a percentage of average consumer finance receivables(c)
3.1
%
 
0.6
%
 
1.8
%
 
2.6
%
Recoveries as a percentage of gross repossession credit losses
59.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
60.5
%
_________________ 
(a)
Repossession credit losses for the International Segment represent the write-down of receivables to net realizable value, net of any recovery payments received. As a result, a calculation of recoveries as a percentage of gross repossession credit losses is not meaningful. Recoveries to date are primarily on credit losses that occurred prior to our acquisition of the international operations.
(b)
Mandatory credit losses represent accounts 120 days delinquent in the post-acquisition portfolio that are charged off in full, with no recovery amounts realized at time of charge-off, net of any subsequent recoveries as well as the net write-down of consumer finance receivables in repossession to the net realizable value of the repossessed vehicle when the repossessed vehicle is legally available for sale.
(c)
Average consumer finance receivables are defined as the average receivable balance excluding the carrying value adjustment.
Net credit losses as a percentage of average consumer finance receivables outstanding may vary from period to period based upon the average credit scores in the portfolio which reflects our underwriting strategies and risk tolerance, the average age or seasoning of the portfolio and economic conditions.

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Commercial Finance Receivables
The following table presents certain data related to the commercial finance receivables portfolio (dollars in millions):
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
 
North America
 
International
 
Total
Commercial finance receivables, net of fees
$
2,190

 
$
4,918

 
$
7,108

 
$
1,975

 
$
4,725

 
$
6,700

Less: allowance for loan losses
(16
)
 
(33
)
 
(49
)
 
(17
)
 
(34
)
 
(51
)
Total commercial finance receivables, net
$
2,174

 
$
4,885

 
$
7,059

 
$
1,958

 
$
4,691

 
$
6,649

Number of dealers
336

 
2,473

 
2,809

 
309

 
2,646

 
2,955

Average carrying amount per dealer
$
6

 
$
2

 
$
3

 
$
6

 
$
2

 
$
2

Commercial finance receivables are assessed for impairment and any required allowance for credit losses is recorded based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate. For receivables where foreclosure is probable, the fair value of the collateral is used to estimate the specific impairment. At March 31, 2014, there were no outstanding commercial finance receivables classified as TDRs.
There were no charge-offs of commercial finance receivables for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. At March 31, 2014, substantially all of our commercial finance receivables were current with respect to payment status.
Leased Vehicles
At March 31, 2014 and 2013, 98.8% and 99.5% of our leases were current with respect to payment status. Leased vehicles returned as a result of a default increased to $11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to the seasoning of the lease portfolio.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General
Our primary sources of cash are finance charge income, leasing income, servicing fees, net distributions from secured debt facilities, including securitizations, collections and recoveries on finance receivables, secured and unsecured borrowings and net proceeds from senior notes transactions. Our primary uses of cash are purchases of consumer finance receivables and leased vehicles, the funding of commercial finance receivables, funding credit enhancement requirements in connection with securitizations and secured facilities, repayment of secured and unsecured debt, operating expenses, interest costs, capital expenditures and acquisitions.
We used cash of $3.3 billion for the purchase of consumer finance receivables (including $2.0 billion in the International Segment) for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $1.3 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2013. We used cash of $0.6 billion and $0.5 billion for the purchase of leased vehicles for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. We used cash of $0.4 billion and $0.3 billion for funding of commercial finance receivables, net of collections, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. These purchases and fundings were financed initially utilizing cash and borrowings on our secured and unsecured credit facilities. Subsequently, our strategy is to obtain long-term financing for consumer and commercial finance receivables and leased vehicles through securitization transactions, most notably in the U.S. and Canada, but also in certain other countries where the debt capital and securitization markets are sufficiently developed, such as in Germany and the U.K.
Liquidity
Our available liquidity consists of the following (in millions): 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents(a)
$
1,162

 
$
1,074

Borrowing capacity on unpledged eligible assets
1,430

 
1,650

Borrowing capacity on committed unsecured lines of credit
583

 
615

Borrowing capacity on GM Related Party Credit Facility
600

 
600

Available liquidity
$
3,775

 
$
3,939




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(a)
Includes $567 million and $623 million in unrestricted cash outside of the U.S. at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This cash is considered to be indefinitely invested based on specific plans for reinvestment of these earnings.
Available liquidity decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily due to a $220 million decrease in unpledged eligible assets, partially offset by an $88 million increase in cash and cash equivalents.
We have the ability to borrow up to $4.0 billion against GM's three-year $5.5 billion secured revolving credit facility. Our borrowings under the facility are limited by GM's ability to borrow the entire amount available under the facility. Therefore we may be able to borrow up to $4.0 billion or may be unable to borrow depending on GM's borrowing activity. If we do borrow under the facility we expect such borrowings would be short-term in nature and, except in extraordinary circumstances, would not be used to fund our operating activities in the ordinary course of business. Neither we, nor any of our subsidiaries, guarantee any obligations under this facility and none of our subsidiaries' assets secure this facility.
Credit Facilities
In the normal course of business, in addition to using our available cash, we utilize borrowings under our credit facilities, which may be secured or structured as securitizations, or may be unsecured, and we repay these borrowings as appropriate under our cash management strategy.
As of March 31, 2014, credit facilities consist of the following (in millions):
Facility Type
 
Facility Amount
 
Advances Outstanding
Revolving consumer asset-secured facilities(a)
 
$
12,189

 
$
5,678

Revolving commercial asset-secured facilities(b)
 
5,018

 
3,334

Total secured
 
$
17,207

 
$
9,012

Unsecured committed facilities
 
1,228

 
645

Unsecured uncommitted facilities and other debt(c)
 

 
2,533

Total unsecured
 
$
1,228

 
$
3,178

GM Related Party Credit Facility
 
600

 

Total
 
$
19,035

 
$
12,190

Acquisition accounting discount
 
 
 
(35
)
 
 
 
 
$
12,155

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(a)
Includes revolving credit facilities backed by consumer finance receivables and leases.
(b)
Includes revolving credit facilities backed by loans to dealers, primarily for floor plan financing.
(c)
The financial institutions providing the uncommitted facilities are not contractually obligated to advance funds under them; therefore, we do not include available capacity on these facilities in our liquidity. We had $424 million in unused borrowing capacity on these facilities as of March 31, 2014.
See Note 4 - "Debt" to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q for further discussion of the terms of our revolving credit facilities.
We are required to hold funds in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for borrowings under certain of our secured credit facilities. Additionally, our secured credit facilities contain various covenants requiring minimum financial ratios, asset quality and portfolio performance ratios (portfolio net loss and delinquency ratios, and pool level cumulative net loss ratios) as well as limits on deferment levels. Failure to meet any of these covenants could result in an event of default under these agreements. If an event of default occurs under these agreements, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under these agreements to be immediately due and payable, enforce their interests against collateral pledged under these agreements, restrict our ability to obtain additional borrowings under these agreements and/or remove us as servicer. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our credit facilities.
Securitization Notes Payable
We seek to finance our consumer and commercial finance receivables and leases through public and private term securitization transactions, where the debt capital and securitization markets are sufficiently developed, such as in the U.S., Germany and the U.K. The proceeds from the transactions were primarily used to repay borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facilities.

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A summary of securitization notes payable is as follows (in millions):
Year of Transaction
 
Maturity Date (a)
 
Original Issuance Amounts
 
Note Balance At
March 31, 2014
2007
 
June 2018
 
 
 
$
76

 
 
 
$
66

2010
 
July 2017
-
April 2018
 
$
200

-
$
850

 
539

2011
 
July 2018
-
December 2019
 
$
551

-
$
1,000

 
1,590

2012
 
June 2019
-
July 2020
 
$
800

-
$
1,300

 
3,647

2013
 
May 2018
-
December 2021
 
$
400

-
$
1,107

 
5,794

2014
 
July 2021
-
March 2022
 
$
562

-
$
750

 
2,777

Total active securitizations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,413

Acquisition accounting discount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
14,403

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(a)
Maturity dates represent legal final maturity of issued notes. The notes are expected to be paid based on amortization of the finance receivables pledged.
Our securitizations utilize special purpose entities which are also VIEs that meet the requirements to be consolidated in our financial statements. See Note 6 - "Variable Interest Entities" to our condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q for further discussion.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains several "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are those that use words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "likely," "should," "estimate," "continue," "future" and/or other comparable expressions. These words indicate future events and trends. Forward-looking statements are our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to many assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from historical results or from those anticipated by us. The most significant risks are detailed from time to time in our filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. It is advisable not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to, and do not, publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by federal securities laws, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from the forward-looking statements:
our ability to close the acquisition of Ally Financial's auto finance and financial services operations in China and integrate those operations into our business successfully;
changes in general economic and business conditions;
GM's ability to sell new vehicles that we finance in the markets we serve in North America, Europe and Latin America;
interest rate and currency fluctuations;
our financial condition and liquidity, as well as future cash flows and earnings;
competition;
the effect, interpretation or application of new or existing laws, regulations, court decisions and accounting pronouncements;
the availability of sources of financing;
the level of net charge-offs, delinquencies and prepayments on the loans and leases we originate;
the viability of GM-franchised dealers that are commercial loan customers;
the prices at which used cars are sold in the wholesale auction markets; and
changes in business strategy, including acquisitions and expansion of product lines and credit risk appetite.
If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected.

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Item 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no significant changes in our exposure to interest rate risk since December 31, 2013. See Item 7A - "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Form 10-K.
Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Such controls include those designed to ensure that information for disclosure is communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The CEO and CFO, with the participation of management, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2014. Based on their evaluation, they have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes made in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Limitations Inherent in all Controls
Our management, including the CEO and CFO, recognize that the disclosure controls and internal controls (discussed above) cannot prevent all errors or all attempts at fraud. Any controls system, no matter how well crafted and operated, can only provide reasonable, and not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in any control system, no evaluation or implementation of a control system can provide complete assurance that all control issues and all possible instances of fraud have been or will be detected.
Part II.
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
We face a number of significant risks and uncertainties in connection with our operations. Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by these risk factors. There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our Form 10-K.

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Item 6.
Exhibits
31.1
 
Officers' Certifications of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Filed Herewith
 
 
 
 
 
32.1
 
Officers' Certifications of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
Furnished with this Report
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS*
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Furnished with this Report
 
 
 
 
 
101.SCH*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
Furnished with this Report
 
 
 
 
 
101.CAL*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
Furnished with this Report
 
 
 
 
 
101.DEF*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
Furnished with this Report
 
 
 
 
 
101.LAB*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
Furnished with this Report
 
 
 
 
 
101.PRE*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
 
Furnished with this Report
__________
*
Submitted electronically with this Report.


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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
April 24, 2014
 
By:
 
/S/    CHRIS A. CHOATE        
 
 
 
 
 
(Signature)
 
 
 
 
 
Chris A. Choate
 
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President,
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


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