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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________
FORM 6-K
_______________________________
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October 2015
Commission File No. 001-36675
_______________________________
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

_______________________________
25 St. James’s Street
London SW1A 1HA
United Kingdom
Tel. No.: +44 (0)20 7766 0311
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
_______________________________

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99.1
Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated October 28, 2015.

















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.


Date: October 28, 2015
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Richard K. Palmer
 
 
Name: Richard K. Palmer
 
 
Title: Chief Financial Officer








Index of Exhibits

Exhibit
Number    Description of Exhibit

99.1
Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated October 28, 2015.





Exhibit 99.1 FCA NV 2015.09.30 Press Release Q3





Exhibit 99.1

FCA reported Q3 Net revenues at €27.5 billion, up 17% and Adjusted EBIT at €1.3 billion, up 35%, driven by strong performance in NAFTA, Ferrari and Components in addition to continued improvement in EMEA. Group recorded one-off after-tax charges of €602 million (excluded from Adjusted EBIT) mainly to adjust reserves to reflect current regulatory and recall environment. Net industrial debt was reduced to €7.8 billion, down €0.2 billion from prior quarter.

▪
Worldwide shipments were 1.1 million units, in line with Q3 2014. Jeep’s positive performance continued with worldwide shipments up 27%.
▪
Net revenues were €27.5 billion, 17% higher than Q3 2014.
▪
Adjusted EBIT1 was €1,303 million, up 35% from €968 million in Q3 2014 with NAFTA more than doubling and LATAM returning to profitability despite continuing poor market conditions.
▪
Adjusted net profit2 was €303 million, compared to €230 million in Q3 2014 while without adjustments there was a Net loss of €299 million compared to a Net profit of €188 million in Q3 2014.
▪
Net industrial debt was €7.8 billion, down €0.2 billion from June 30, 2015. Liquidity remained strong at €24.9 billion.
▪
The Group confirms its full-year guidance as revised upwards in Q2 and notes that Net industrial debt guidance is adjusted to €6.6 - €7.1 billion (€7.5 - €8.0 billion previously) to reflect transactions completed in connection with the Ferrari IPO.
 
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES – Highlights
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
2015

2014

Change

(€ million)
2015

2014

Change

 
 
 
3,402

3,393

9

Total shipments (000s)
1,114

1,099

15

 
 
 
83,092

69,006

14,086

Net revenues
27,468

23,553

3,915

 
 
 
2,500

2,157

343

EBIT
360

926

(566
)
 
 
 
6,745

5,756

989

EBITDA3
1,783

2,166

(383
)
 
 
 
3,628

2,591

1,037

Adjusted EBIT1
1,303

968

335

 
 
 
647

647

—

Profit/(loss) before taxes
(260
)
415

(675
)
 
 
 
126

212

(86
)
Net profit/(loss)
(299
)
188

(487
)
 
 
 
853

526

327

Adjusted net profit2
303

230

73

 
 
 
0.061

0.132

(0.071
)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (€)
(0.202
)
0.143

(0.345
)
 
 
 
0.542

0.390

0.152

Adjusted basic earnings/(loss) per share (€)1
0.196

0.177

0.02

 
 
 
0.061

0.130

(0.069
)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (€)
(0.202
)
0.142

(0.344
)
 
 
 
7,845

7,654 (5)

191

Net industrial debt
7,845

8,021 (4)

(176
)
 
 
 
24,877

26,221 (5)

(1,344
)
Total available liquidity
24,877

25,366 (4)

(489
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
_____________________________
1 Adjusted EBIT is calculated as EBIT excluding: gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and other unusual income/(expenses) that are considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature.
2 Adjusted net profit is calculated as Net profit/(loss) excluding post-tax impacts of the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT: gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and other unusual income/(expenses) that are considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature. Adjusted basic EPS is calculated by adjusting Basic EPS for the impact of the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT. Refer to page 10 for detailed calculation.
3 EBIT plus Depreciation and Amortization.
4 At June 30, 2015.
5 At December 31, 2014.





Net revenues for Q3 2015 were €27.5 billion, an increase of €3.9 billion, or 17% (+6% at constant exchange rates, or CER) from €23.6 billion for Q3 2014. Higher revenues in NAFTA (+35%; +15% CER), EMEA (+13%; +11% CER), Ferrari (+9%; +3% CER), Components (+13%; the same at CER), were partially offset by decreases in LATAM (-30%; -15% CER), APAC (-47%; -49% CER) and Maserati (-21%; -28% CER).
Adjusted EBIT was €1,303 million, up €335 million (+35%; +15% CER) from Q3 2014. Adjusted EBIT excludes a €761 million pre-tax charge for estimated future recall campaign costs for vehicles sold in prior periods in NAFTA due to the Group's change in estimate. Adjusted EBIT also excludes €142 million for the write-down of inventory and incremental incentives for vehicles damaged in the Tianjin (China) port explosion on August 12, 2015 (expected to be recovered through insurance).
NAFTA Adjusted EBIT more than doubled from €554 million in Q3 2014 to €1,186 million primarily driven by higher volumes, improved mix and pricing as well as positive translation impacts, partly offset by increased industrial costs. NAFTA Adjusted EBIT margin continued to improve from 4.2% in Q3 2014 to 6.7% in Q3 2015. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, NAFTA Adjusted EBIT margin improved to 6.1% from 4.1% for the same period last year and is on track to achieve the full year target of 5.5% to 6.0%. Despite continuing poor market conditions, Adjusted EBIT for LATAM was €28 million, returning to profitability. The €34 million decrease in Adjusted EBIT for LATAM from Q3 2014 was primarily related to lower volumes, partially offset by favorable net pricing and favorable product mix primarily attributable to the newly launched Jeep Renegade. Adjusted EBIT for APAC was a loss of €83 million, a decrease of €252 million from Q3 2014 primarily resulting from lower volumes, the disruption in shipments and other effects from the Tianjin port explosion as well as pricing pressure and negative foreign exchange effects. EMEA posted Adjusted EBIT of €20 million, an increase of €79 million from Q3 2014 due to higher volumes, favorable mix and improved net pricing, partially offset by increased advertising costs.
Net financial expense totaled €620 million, €109 million higher than in Q3 2014, primarily reflecting an increase in debt levels and interest rates in Brazil, partially offset by interest cost savings resulting from the reduction in overall gross debt and refinancing actions in Q2 2015.
Tax expense totaled €39 million, compared to €227 million in Q3 2014, mainly due to decreased profit before tax, partially offset by tax losses in jurisdictions where we do not record benefits on tax losses.
Net profit/(loss) for the quarter was a net loss of €299 million, compared to a net profit of €188 million for Q3 2014. The loss attributable to owners of the parent was €306 million compared with a profit of €174 million for Q3 2014.
Adjusted net profit for the quarter was €303 million, compared with €230 million for Q3 2014.
Net industrial debt at September 30, 2015 was €7.8 billion, down from €8.0 billion at June 30, 2015. The €0.2 billion decrease reflects capital expenditures of €2.2 billion offset by positive cash flows from operating activities of €1.4 billion and €1.0 billion of positive foreign exchange effects primarily related to the devaluation of the Brazilian Real.
Total available liquidity was €24.9 billion at September 30, 2015, down from €25.4 billion at June 30, 2015 primarily reflecting €0.7 billion of operating cash absorption, €0.3 billion related to negative foreign exchange translation effects offset by a €0.5 billion net positive impact related to financing, which includes the draw-down of the €0.6 billion new European Investment Bank financing and the repayment of a bond at maturity of €0.4 billion.


2




2015 Outlook
The Group confirms its full-year guidance as revised upwards in Q2:
▪Worldwide shipments at ~ 4.8 million units;
▪Net revenues over €110 billion;
▪Adjusted EBIT equal to or in excess of €4.5 billion;
▪Adjusted net profit of ~ €1.2 billion, with Adjusted basic EPS ~ €0.77;
▪Net industrial debt guidance is adjusted to €6.6 - €7.1 billion (from €7.5 to €8.0 billion previously) to reflect transactions completed in connection with the Ferrari IPO.

Figures do not reflect impact of the previously announced spin-off of Ferrari planned for January 2016.

 
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net debt and available liquidity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(€ million)
 
September 30, 2015

 
June 30, 2015

 
December 31, 2014

 
 
Cash maturities (principal)
 
(30,617
)
 
(31,847
)
 
(32,892
)
 
 
Bank debt
 
(12,434
)
 
(12,779
)
 
(13,120
)
 
 
Capital market instruments (1)
 
(16,530
)
 
(17,107
)
 
(17,729
)
 
 
Other debt (2)
 
(1,653
)
 
(1,961
)
 
(2,043
)
 
 
Asset-backed financing (3)
 
(179
)
 
(258
)
 
(469
)
 
 
Accruals and other adjustments (4)
 
(347
)
 
(121
)
 
(305
)
 
 
Gross debt 
 
(31,143
)
 
(32,226
)
 
(33,666
)
 
 
Cash & marketable securities
 
20,408

 
21,349

 
23,050

 
 
Derivative assets/(liabilities)
 
473

 
45

 
(233
)
 
 
Net debt
 
(10,262
)
 
(10,832
)
 
(10,849
)
 
 
Industrial activities
 
(7,845
)
 
(8,021
)
 
(7,654
)
 
 
Financial services
 
(2,417
)
 
(2,811
)
 
(3,195
)
 
 
 
 
 
Undrawn committed credit lines
 
4,469

 
4,017

 
3,171

 
 
Total available liquidity
 
24,877

 
25,366

 
26,221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes bonds and other securities issued in the financial markets.
 
 
(2) Includes HCT Notes, arrangements accounted for as a lease under IFRIC 4 - Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease, and other non-bank financing.
 
 
(3) Advances on sale of receivables and securitizations on book.
 
 
(4) At September 30, 2015, includes: adjustments for hedge accounting on financial payables for €(50) million (€(55) million at June 30, 2015; €(67) million at December 31, 2014), current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial services companies of €32 million (€72 million at June 30, 2015; €58 million at December 31, 2014) and accrued net financial charges of €(329) million (€(138) million at June 30, 2015; €(296) million at December 31, 2014).
 




3





Results by Segment

Three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
 
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT by segment – Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
 
 
 
Adjusted EBIT
 
 
 
2015

2014

Change

 
(€ million)
2015

2014

Change

 
 
17,704

13,134

4,570

 
NAFTA
1,186

554

632

 
 
1,515

2,162

(647
)
 
LATAM
28

62

(34
)
 
 
842

1,578

(736
)
 
APAC
(83
)
169

(252
)
 
 
4,611

4,080

531

 
EMEA
20

(59
)
79

 
 
723

662

61

 
Ferrari
140

104

36

 
 
516

652

(136
)
 
Maserati
12

90

(78
)
 
 
2,348

2,086

262

 
Components (Magneti Marelli, Comau, Teksid)
98

59

39

 
 
213

200

13

 
Other
(48
)
(8
)
(40
)
 
 
(1,004
)
(1,001
)
(3
)
 
Unallocated items and adjustments
(50
)
(3
)
(47
)
 
 
27,468

23,553

3,915

 
Total
1,303

968

335

 
 
 
 
 
 

Nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
 
Net revenues and Adjusted EBIT by segment – Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
 
 
 
Adjusted EBIT
 
 
 
2015

2014

Change

 
(€ million)
2015

2014

Change

 
 
51,067

37,124

13,943

 
NAFTA
3,114

1,529

1,585

 
 
4,917

6,315

(1,398
)
 
LATAM
(116
)
169

(285
)
 
 
3,877

4,597

(720
)
 
APAC
29

414

(385
)
 
 
14,765

13,031

1,734

 
EMEA
102

(131
)
233

 
 
2,110

2,011

99

 
Ferrari
364

289

75

 
 
1,649

2,039

(390
)
 
Maserati
91

210

(119
)
 
 
7,332

6,240

1,092

 
Components (Magneti Marelli, Comau, Teksid)
262

172

90

 
 
621

602

19

 
Other
(109
)
(49
)
(60
)
 
 
(3,246
)
(2,953
)
(293
)
 
Unallocated items and adjustments
(109
)
(12
)
(97
)
 
 
83,092

69,006

14,086

 
Total
3,628

2,591

1,037

 
 
 
 
 
 






4




NAFTA
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 



Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
(€ million)
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
 
1,995

 
1,825

 
170

 
Shipments (000s)
 
685

 
613

 
72

 
 
51,067

 
37,124

 
13,943

 
Net revenues
 
17,704

 
13,134

 
4,570

 
 
3,114

 
1,529

 
1,585

 
Adjusted EBIT
 
1,186

 
554

 
632

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shipments were 685 thousand vehicles (+12%) and sales1 totaled 674 thousand vehicles (+7%). Market share was 12.4% in the U.S and 14.9% in Canada, both consistent with Q3 2014.
Net revenues were €17.7 billion, up 35% (+15% CER) primarily due to volume growth for the Jeep brand as well as favorable foreign currency translation effects.
Adjusted EBIT of €1,186 million, compared with €554 million in Q3 2014, reflects higher volumes, favorable mix, positive net pricing and a positive translation impact, partially offset by increases in recall accrual rates and product costs for vehicle content enhancements, net of purchasing efficiencies. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, NAFTA Adjusted EBIT margin improved to 6.1% from 4.1% for the same period last year and is on track to achieve the full year target of 5.5% to 6.0%.
Given the recent increase in both the cost and frequency of recall campaigns, the Group has revised its actuarial methodology for the estimate of future recall costs. As a result, an adjustment of €761 million was recognized for the U.S. and Canada related to the change in estimate of future recall campaign costs for vehicles sold in prior periods, which has been excluded from Adjusted EBIT. Q3 2015 Adjusted EBIT includes the effect of increased recall accrual rates for vehicles sold in the period, which amounted to approximately €65 million.
_____________________________
1 For US and Canada, “Sales” represents sales to end customers as reported by the Group’s dealer network.

LATAM
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 



Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
(€ million)
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
 
413

 
610

 
(197
)
 
Shipments (000s)
 
140

 
202

 
(62
)
 
 
4,917

 
6,315

 
(1,398
)
 
Net revenues
 
1,515

 
2,162

 
(647
)
 
 
(116
)
 
169

 
(285
)
 
Adjusted EBIT
 
28

 
62

 
(34
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shipments were 140 thousand vehicles, a decrease of 31% reflecting continued macroeconomic weakness resulting in poor trading conditions in the region’s principal markets. Market share in Brazil was 19.8%, down 160 bps, due to strong competition and pricing pressures, however the Group remained the leader in the market for Q3 with a 500 bps lead over the nearest competitor. In Argentina, market share declined from 14.1% in Q3 2014 to 11.6% in Q3 2015 mainly due to continued import restrictions. Segment market share for the Jeep Renegade in Brazil grew from 13.2% in Q2 2015 to 25.2%.
Net revenues were €1,515 million, down 30% (-15% CER) primarily due to reduced shipments, which was partially offset by favorable product mix primarily related to the Jeep Renegade and positive net pricing.
Adjusted EBIT was €28 million in Q3 2015, down from €62 million in Q3 2014, primarily related to lower volumes and higher input cost due to inflation, partially offset by favorable net pricing and favorable product mix mainly attributable to the Jeep Renegade.

5





APAC
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 



Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
(€ million)
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
 
123

 
163

 
(40
)
 
Shipments (000s)
 
30

 
55

 
(25
)
 
 
3,877

 
4,597

 
(720
)
 
Net revenues
 
842

 
1,578

 
(736
)
 
 
29

 
414

 
(385
)
 
Adjusted EBIT
 
(83
)
 
169

 
(252
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shipments (excluding JVs) totaled 30 thousand vehicles, down 45%, primarily due to declines driven by the impact of the Tianjin (China) port explosion, strong competition from local producers in China, and reduced shipments in Australia due to pricing actions. Group retail sales (including JVs) were 14 thousand vehicles lower than Q3 2014 at 48 thousand vehicles, driven by reduction in market for imported vehicles and interruption of supply due to the Tianjin port being blocked following the explosion at the port in early August.
Net revenues were €842 million, down 47% (49% lower at CER), primarily as a result of the decrease in shipments and the incremental incentives for vehicles related to the Tianjin port explosion.
Adjusted EBIT was negative €83 million, a decrease of €252 million from Q3 2014 driven by lower volumes as well as foreign exchange effects. Adjusted EBIT excludes €142 million for the write-down of inventory and incremental incentives for vehicles damaged in the Tianjin (China) port explosion (expected to be recovered through insurance).

EMEA
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 



Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
(€ million)
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
 
843

 
763

 
80

 
Shipments (000s)
 
250

 
218

 
32

 
 
14,765

 
13,031

 
1,734

 
Net revenues
 
4,611

 
4,080

 
531

 
 
102

 
(131
)
 
233

 
Adjusted EBIT
 
20

 
(59
)
 
79

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Passenger car and light commercial vehicle (LCV) shipments totaled 250 thousand units, up 15% over Q3 2014. Passenger car shipments were up 16% to 197 thousand units and LCVs were up 10% to 53 thousand units. European passenger car market share (EU28+EFTA) was up 20 bps to 5.7% (up 90 bps to 28.3% in Italy). For LCVs, European market share2 (EU28+EFTA) was down at 10.7% (up 100 bps to 44.5% in Italy).
Net revenues were €4,611 million, up 13% (+11% CER) resulting from higher volumes and favorable product mix driven by the all-new Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X.
Adjusted EBIT for Q3 2015 was €20 million, compared with negative €59 million for Q3 2014. The improvement was primarily attributable to increased shipments and more favorable product mix, reflecting the continued success of the Fiat 500 family and the Jeep brand and cost efficiencies, which were partially offset by higher costs for U.S. imported vehicles due to a stronger U.S. Dollar and increased marketing costs.
_____________________________
2 Due to unavailability of market data for Italy, the figures reported are an extrapolation and discrepancies with actual data could exist. 


6




Ferrari
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 



Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
(€ million)
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
 
5,643

 
5,280

 
363

 
Shipments (units)
 
1,949

 
1,612

 
337

 
 
2,110

 
2,011

 
99

 
Net revenues
 
723

 
662

 
61

 
 
364

 
289

 
75

 
Adjusted EBIT
 
140

 
104

 
36

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net revenues were €723 million, reflecting an increase of €61 million (+9%; +3% CER) from Q3 2014, resulting from higher volumes mainly driven by sales of the new 488 GTB and 458 Speciale A as well as the California T.
Adjusted EBIT of €140 million, compared with €104 million in Q3 2014, primarily reflects an increase in volumes, improved product mix and favorable foreign currency transaction effects.

Maserati
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
(€ million)
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
 
22,503

 
26,428

 
(3,925
)
 
Shipments (units)
 
6,916

 
8,896

 
(1,980
)
 
 
1,649

 
2,039

 
(390
)
 
Net revenues
 
516

 
652

 
(136
)
 
 
91

 
210

 
(119
)
 
Adjusted EBIT
 
12

 
90

 
(78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net revenues totaled €516 million, down 21% (28% lower at CER) from Q3 2014, primarily due to decreased volumes resulting from weaker segment demand in the U.S. and China and unfavorable product mix.
Adjusted EBIT decreased to €12 million from €90 million in Q3 2014 primarily due to lower volumes, unfavorable mix and an increase in industrial costs.


7




Components
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
(€ million)
 
2015

 
2014

 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Magneti Marelli
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,419

 
4,770

 
649

 
Net revenues
 
1,744

 
1,604

 
140

 
 
216

 
146

 
70

 
Adjusted EBIT
 
84

 
48

 
36

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comau
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,480

 
1,032

 
448

 
Net revenues
 
480

 
335

 
145

 
 
47

 
29

 
18

 
Adjusted EBIT
 
16

 
9

 
7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teksid
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
493

 
480

 
13

 
Net revenues
 
141

 
152

 
(11
)
 
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
2

 
Adjusted EBIT
 
(2
)
 
2

 
(4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMPONENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,332

 
6,240

 
1,092

 
Net revenues (*)
 
2,348

 
2,086

 
262

 
 
262

 
172

 
90

 
Adjusted EBIT
 
98

 
59

 
39

 
 
(*)  Net of eliminations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Magneti Marelli    
Net revenues were €1,744 million, a 9% increase over Q3 2014, reflecting positive performance in the lighting, electronic systems and powertrain businesses.
Adjusted EBIT was €84 million, an increase of €36 million (+75%) from Q3 2014 primarily related to higher volumes, cost containment actions and efficiencies.

Comau
Net revenues were €480 million, a 43% increase from Q3 2014, primarily due to body assembly, powertrain and robotics businesses.
Adjusted EBIT increased by €7 million from Q3 2014 to €16 million primarily due to increased volumes.

Teksid
Net revenues were €141 million, a 7% decrease from Q3 2014, primarily attributable to a 13% decrease in cast iron business volumes, partially offset by an 18% increase in aluminum business volumes.
Adjusted EBIT was negative €2 million primarily from lower volumes from the cast iron business.


8




Brand activity in the quarter

The new Fiat 500 was revealed on July 4, exactly eight years after the iconic Fiat 500 was first launched and the Fiat Toro, a new sport compact pick-up truck designed specifically for South America and to be built in Pernambuco, was previewed in September.

Fiat Professional was named "Van Fleet Manufacturer of the Year" for the second year running in the U.K. at the eighth edition of the prestigious annual Commercial Fleet Awards on September 24, recognized for its commitment to the highest standards in terms of operation, innovation and safety. The brand was also named "Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year". In addition, Fiat Fiorino was awarded "City Van of the Year" for the fourth time, Doblò Cargo was awarded the "Small Van of the Year" award and Ducato received a commendation in the "Large Panel Van of the Year" category.

Comau unveiled its newest robot, Racer3, at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center in July. The Racer3 is a powerful, high-speed, 6-axis articulated robot built from high-strength aluminum that can be easily mounted on benches, walls, ceilings or on inclined supports. With it being the fastest in its class, the Racer 3 is meant to address the growing demand for fast, cost-effective robotic automation within small to medium-sized enterprises and emerging countries.


9




Reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES - EBIT to Adjusted EBIT reconciliation
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
2015

2014

(€ million)
2015

2014

 
 
 
2,500

2,157

EBIT
360

926

 
 
 
761

—

Change in estimate for future recall campaign costs
761

—

 
 
 
80

98

Venezuela charge resulting from change in exchange rate
—

6

 
 
 
81

—

NHTSA consent order
—

—

 
 
 
142

—

Tianjin (China) port explosion
142

—

 
 
 
—

(11
)
Gains on the disposal of investments
—

(3
)
 
 
 
25

23

Restructuring costs
13

15

 
 
 
15

17

Impairment expense
11

6

 
 
 
24

307(1)

Other
16

18

 
 
 
1,128

434

Total adjustments
943

42

 
 
 
3,628

2,591

Adjusted EBIT
1,303

968

 
 
 
(1) Primarily includes the €495 million charge in Q1 2014 recognized in connection with the UAW Memorandum of Understanding entered into by FCA US in January 2014 partly offset by the €223 million gain on the re-measurement to fair value of the previously exercised options on approximately 10% of FCA US' equity interest in connection with FCA's acquisition of the remaining 41.5 percent ownership interest in FCA US that was previously not owned.

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net profit
Adjusted Net Profit
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
2015

2014

(€ million)
2015

2014

 
 
 
126

212

Net profit/(loss)
(299
)
188

 
 
 
1,128

434

Adjustments (as above)
943

42

 
 
 
(401
)
(120
)
Total tax impact on adjustments
(341
)
—

 
 
 
727

314

Total adjustments, net of taxes
602

42

 
 
 
853

526

Adjusted net profit
303

230

 
 
 
 
 

Calculation of Adjusted Basic EPS
Basic EPS - as adjusted
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
2015

2014

 
2015

2014

 
 
 
0.061

0.132

Basic earnings/(loss) per share (€/share)
(0.202
)
0.143

 
 
 
727

314

Adjustments, net of taxes (€ million)
602

42

 
 
 
0.481

0.258

Total impact of adjustments on Basic EPS (€/share)
0.398

0.034

 
 
 
0.542

0.390

Adjusted Basic EPS (€/share)
0.196

0.177

 
 
 
1,510,274

1,216,815

Weighted average number of shares (thousand)
1,511,370

1,218,007

 
 
 
 
 

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Any forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. Further information concerning the Group and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the AFM and CONSOB.

On October 28, 2015, at 4p.m. GMT, management will hold a conference call to present the 2015 third quarter results to financial analysts and institutional investors. The call can be followed live and a recording will be available later on the Group website (http://www.fcagroup.com/en-us/pages/home.aspx). The supporting document will be made available on the website prior to the call.

Net debt and available liquidity

London, October 28, 2015


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