UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December 2015
Commission File No. 001-36675
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FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES N.V.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
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25 St. James’s Street
London SW1A 1HA
United Kingdom
Tel. No.: +44 (0)20 7766 0311
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release issued by Ferrari N.V. dated November 30, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated December 1, 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: December 1, 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 Ferrari N.V. dated November 30, 2015. |
99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated December 1, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.1
Ferrari N.V. signs €2.5 billion syndicated credit facility
Ferrari N.V. (NYSE: RACE) (“Ferrari”) announced today that it has entered into a €2.5 billion syndicated loan facility with a group of ten bookrunner banks.
The facility comprises a bridge loan (the “Bridge Loan”) and a term loan (the “Term Loan”) of €2 billion in aggregate and a revolving credit facility of €500 million (the “RCF”). Proceeds of the Bridge Loan and Term Loan will be used to refinance indebtedness owing to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) (“FCA”) and other indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes. Proceeds of the RCF may be used from time to time for general corporate and working capital purposes of the Ferrari group. The Bridge Loan has a 12 month maturity with an option for Ferrari to extend once for a six-month period. Ferrari intends to refinance the Bridge Loan prior to its maturity with longer term debt, including through capital markets or other financing transactions. The Term Loan, which comprises a majority of the total facility, and the RCF each have a maturity of five years. The facility is limited in recourse to Ferrari and any Ferrari subsidiaries which borrow under the facility, and is without recourse to any other part of the FCA group.
This transaction, which confirms key relationship banks’ strong support for Ferrari, represents a further step towards the separation of Ferrari from the FCA Group.
Maranello, 30 November 2015
For further information:
tel.: +39 0536 949337
Email: media@ferrari.com
www.ferrari.com
Ferrari N.V.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Registered Office:
Via Abetone Inferiore N.4,
I -41053 Maranello, (MO) Italy
Dutch trade registration number: 57991561
Exhibit 99.2
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that FCA US LLC issued today US retail sales in November 2015
FCA US LLC Reports November 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 3 Percent; Best November in 15 years
• | 68th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains |
• | Jeep® brand sales up 20 percent; best November sales ever |
• | Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Wrangler record their best November sales ever |
• | Dodge Challenger and Dodge Journey log their best November sales ever |
• | Ram pickup truck registers its best November sales ever |
Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec. 1, 2015 - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 175,974 units, a 3 percent increase compared with sales in November 2014 (170,839 units), and the group’s best November sales since 2000.
The Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in November compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 20 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 68-consecutive months.
“Despite having two less selling days this November, FCA US still recorded its best November sales since 2000 and our 68th-consecuitve month of year-over-year sales increases,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “The favorable I.O.U. environment of low interest rates, oil prices, and unemployment, coupled with our strongest product line up ever, continues to be a significant driver of FCA sales.”
Seven FCA US vehicles set records in the month of November, including four Jeep brand vehicles. The Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Wrangler each recorded their best November sales ever. The Chrysler Town & Country minivan posted a 20 percent sales gain, the largest percentage year-over-year increase of any FCA US vehicle in the month. The Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey and Ram pickup truck also turned in their best November sales ever.
FCA US finished the month of November with an 86-day supply of inventory (659,063 units). U.S. industry sales figures for November are internally projected at an estimated 18.4 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales increased 20 percent, the brand’s best November sales ever and its 26th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. The Compass, Patriot, Wrangler and Cherokee each posted their best November sales ever. The Compass’ 19 percent increase was the largest year-over-year percentage gain of any Jeep brand model for the month. Sales of the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 11 percent for its best November sales since 2003. The Grand Cherokee was named a Consumers Digest Best Buy for the sixth-consecutive year. The Renegade earned a Best Buy designation in November from both Consumer Guide Automotive and Consumers Digest.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster, Ram ProMaster City and Ram Cargo Van, were up 1 percent in November, the brand’s best November sales since 2003. Sales of the Ram pickup truck increased 2 percent, the pickup’s best November sales ever. The pickup was named a 2016 Best Buy last month by the editors at Consumer Guide Automotive. Ram ProMaster City sales were up 158 percent in November, compared with the previous month of October. It was the ProMaster City’s best sales month since it was launched in January. Green Car Journal named the ProMaster City its 2016 Commercial Green Car of the Year during last month’s San Antonio Auto & Truck Show. The ProMaster City is Ram’s newest addition to its commercial vehicle lineup and contributes to the expanding, purpose-built van segment with a number of best-in-class, functional elements tied directly to commercial customer demand.
Dodge Brand
Five Dodge brand vehicles posted sales gains, including the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Journey, which had their best November sales ever. It was the Challenger’s 10th sales record this year. The Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango and Dodge Viper all posted year-over-year sales gains in November. The Charger, for the second time in two years, has earned the Residual Value Award in the “Full-size Car” category from ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. The Durango last month earned a 2016 Best Buy designation in the Large SUV category from editors at Consumer Guide Automotive for the fourth-consecutive year. In addition, the Durango and Challenger each earned a Best Buy last month from Consumers Digest. Also, the Charger and Durango made Strategic Vision’s annual list of “Most Loved Vehicles in America.” Dodge brand sales were down 8 percent in November, compared with the same month a year ago.
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, and 500X, the newest addition to the FIAT brand vehicle lineup, were down 3 percent in November compared with the same month a year ago. The Fiat 500 last month earned a Best Buy designation from Consumers Digest for the fifth time in the Subcompact category. Also last month, the 500 and the fully-electric Fiat 500e both made Strategic Vision’s “Most Loved Vehicles in America” list.
Chrysler Brand
Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 20 percent, the minivan’s second best sales month this year. The Town & Country’s 20 percent sales gain was the largest percentage year-over-year increase of any FCA US vehicle in the month.
Chrysler brand sales were down 12 percent, compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler 300, the brand’s flagship sedan, earned its fourth Best Buy award in the Luxury Cars category from Consumers Digest in November. Consumers Digest selects Best Buys by identifying vehicles that deliver the most value for the money within their segment.
FCA US LLC Sales Summary November 2015 | ||||||||
Month Sales | Vol % | CYTD Sales | Vol % | |||||
Model | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | ||
Compass | 4,886 | 4,099 | 19% | 57,873 | 56,318 | 3% | ||
Patriot | 8,348 | 7,546 | 11% | 107,258 | 84,028 | 28% | ||
Wrangler | 13,847 | 13,592 | 2% | 187,111 | 161,325 | 16% | ||
Cherokee | 17,426 | 16,945 | 3% | 196,211 | 160,793 | 22% | ||
Grand Cherokee | 17,051 | 15,307 | 11% | 174,950 | 166,610 | 5% | ||
Renegade | 7,345 | 0 | New | 51,971 | 0 | New | ||
JEEP BRAND | 68,903 | 57,489 | 20% | 775,374 | 629,074 | 23% | ||
200 | 10,332 | 14,317 | -28% | 169,310 | 101,134 | 67% | ||
300 | 3,932 | 4,871 | -19% | 48,253 | 49,390 | -2% | ||
Town & Country | 9,689 | 8,055 | 20% | 82,991 | 127,331 | -35% | ||
CHRYSLER BRAND | 23,953 | 27,243 | -12% | 300,554 | 277,855 | 8% | ||
Dart | 6,190 | 9,012 | -31% | 80,661 | 76,977 | 5% | ||
Avenger | 14 | 540 | -97% | 1,193 | 51,250 | -98% | ||
Charger | 6,685 | 6,569 | 2% | 86,058 | 85,677 | 0% | ||
Challenger | 4,263 | 4,157 | 3% | 61,621 | 46,673 | 32% | ||
Viper | 50 | 45 | 11% | 613 | 671 | -9% | ||
Journey | 7,798 | 7,530 | 4% | 96,718 | 85,151 | 14% | ||
Caravan | 8,158 | 8,842 | -8% | 84,471 | 122,899 | -31% | ||
Durango | 5,780 | 5,413 | 7% | 56,562 | 58,279 | -3% | ||
DODGE BRAND | 38,938 | 42,108 | -8% | 467,897 | 527,577 | -11% | ||
Ram P/U | 36,407 | 35,865 | 2% | 407,981 | 395,567 | 3% | ||
Cargo Van | 4 | 1,709 | -100% | 3,184 | 9,941 | -68% | ||
ProMaster Van | 2,754 | 3,290 | -16% | 24,066 | 15,003 | 60% | ||
ProMaster City | 1,942 | 0 | New | 8,113 | 0 | New | ||
RAM BRAND | 41,107 | 40,864 | 1% | 443,344 | 420,511 | 5% | ||
Alfa 4C | 44 | 24 | New | 606 | 24 | New | ||
ALFA BRAND | 44 | 24 | New | 606 | 24 | New | ||
500 | 968 | 1,984 | -51% | 23,583 | 31,406 | -25% | ||
500L | 228 | 1,127 | -80% | 7,555 | 10,931 | -31% | ||
500X | 1,833 | 0 | New | 7,467 | 0 | New | ||
FIAT BRAND | 3,029 | 3,111 | -3% | 38,605 | 42,337 | -9% | ||
TOTAL FCA US LLC | 175,974 | 170,839 | 3% | 2,026,380 | 1,897,378 | 7% | ||
TOTAL CAR | 32,478 | 41,519 | -22% | 472,230 | 443,202 | 7% | ||
TOTAL TRUCK | 143,496 | 129,320 | 11% | 1,554,482 | 1,454,176 | 7% | ||
For additional information:
Ralph Kisiel
Tel.: +1-248-512-2757
Cell.: +1-248-705-9688
ralph.kisiel@fcagroup.com
www.fcagroup.com