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 January 2016
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 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated January 14, 2016. |
Exhibit 99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated January 14, 2016. |
Exhibit 99.3 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated January 15, 2016. |
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: January 15, 2016 | 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 January 14, 2016. |
99.2 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated January 14, 2016. |
99.3 | Press release issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. dated January 15, 2016. |
Exhibit 99.1
Statement Regarding a Claim filed by a US Dealer Against FCA US
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) Fiat Chrysler Automobile N.V. (FCA) has become aware that a lawsuit has been filed against FCA US LLC (FCA US) by a dealer in the U.S. alleging that FCA US offered it financial incentives to falsely report vehicle sales by reporting retail unit sales in one month and reversing them in the following month.
While the lawsuit has not yet been served on FCA US, the company believes that the claim is without merit and was filed by internal counsel to the dealer group as FCA US has concurrently been discussing with the dealer group the need to meet its obligations under some of its dealer agreements.
The company is confident in the integrity of its business processes and dealer arrangements and intends to defend this action vigorously.
London, 14 January 2016
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors most of which are outside of the control of FCA.
For further information:
tel.: +39 (011) 00 63088
Email: mediarelations@fcagroup.com
www.fcagroup.com
Exhibit 99.2
FCA Strongly Rejects Allegations by Two US Dealers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) learned late yesterday of the filing of a lawsuit in an Illinois Federal Court by two U.S. dealers located in Illinois and Florida. The named defendants are FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) and FCA Realty LLC. The dealer plaintiffs are two dealerships of the larger Ed Napleton Automotive Group.
The lawsuit makes allegations of false sales reporting by FCA US. Notwithstanding numerous requests to provide evidence of this alleged activity, the plaintiffs have refused to substantiate their claims. FCA US carried out an investigation of the facts, and has determined that these allegations are baseless and plaintiffs were notified of this fact before they filed suit.
This lawsuit is nothing more than the product of two disgruntled dealers who have failed to perform their obligations under the dealer agreements they signed with FCA US. They have consistently failed to perform since at least 2012, and have also used the threats of litigation over the last several months in a wrongful attempt to compel FCA US to reserve special treatment for them, including the allocation of additional open points in the US FCA network. FCA US will continue to resist these pressures, safeguarding the relationship of trust and openness which governs its relationship with its dealers.
FCA finds it unfortunate and disappointing that reputable media would be willing to be used in questionable litigation practices without a full understanding of the facts.
London 14 January 2016
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors most of which are outside of the control of FCA.
For further information:
+39.011.0063088
mediarelations@fcagroup.com
www.fcagroup.com
Exhibit 99.3
For December 2015, FCA posted a 16.4% year-over-year increase in European sales, outperforming the industry average of 15.9%. For the full year, Group sales in Europe were up 13.6% (+9.2% for the industry) to more than 872,500 vehicles and market share increased to 6.1%. The Fiat 500 and Panda continued to dominate the A segment, with a combined 27.7% share. The Fiat 500L led the Small MPV segment with 83,300 units sold and a 22.5% share. The Fiat 500X ranked among the leaders in the Small SUV segment. The Jeep brand posted another record year, with worldwide sales reaching nearly 1.24 million units and European sales up 113% over the prior year.
FCA closed December 2015 with sales in Europe (EU28+EFTA) totaling more than 65,000 vehicles. This represented a 16.4% year-over-year increase (+15.9% for the industry). Share remained in line with the prior year at 5.6%.
For the full year, the Group’s European sales were up 13.6% to 872,500 vehicles (+9.2% for the industry) and share was 20 basis points higher at 6.1%.
FCA outperformed the industry in nearly all major markets, with 2015 sales increasing 18.3% in Italy, 7.0% in Germany, 13.9% in France and 29.5% in Spain.
These results reflected the strong performance of new models, including the Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade that have both established themselves among the top ten in the European Small SUV segment. As leaders in their respective segments, the Fiat 500, 500L and Panda also made a strong contribution.
Fiat brand posted a 22.9% increase in December sales, with 48,500 vehicles sold and market share up 30 basis points to 4.2%. Brand sales were up 32.8% in Italy, 8.8% in Germany, 36.8% in France, 7.0% in the UK and 54.8% in Spain.
Full-year performance was also positive, with sales up 12.0% year-over-year to 656,700 vehicles and share 10 basis points higher at 4.6%. By major market, 2015 sales were up 16.9% in Italy, +3.9% in Germany, +19.0% in France and +28.6% in Spain.
Sales of the 500 reached nearly 182,000 units for the year and sales of the Panda were up 12.7% to more than 173,000 units. These two models ranked first and second in the A segment, with a combined share of more than 27.7%. The 500L also turned in a strong annual performance, with more than 83,300 units sold, and it was leader in the European Small MPV segment with a 22.5% share. The 500X ranked consistently in the top five in the Small SUV segment (first in Italy and, in December, Austria) and the model closed the year with December sales of more than 9,000 units and market share at 9.4%. The new Fiat Tipo got off to a strong start with more than 4,500 orders received in December and nearly 700 units sold.
Lancia/Chrysler posted December sales of more than 4,400 vehicles and a market share of 0.4%. In Italy, brand sales were up 17.2% and market share was 3.8%. The flagship Ypsilon closed the year on a high note, with December sales up 7.5% over the prior year.
For the full year, brand sales totaled nearly 61,700 vehicles, with sales increasing 1.6% in Italy, and European market share was 0.4%.
Alfa Romeo closed December with 4,300 vehicles sold and European market share at 0.4%. Results were particularly positive in Italy (+17.5% year-over-year), the UK (+13.7%) and Spain (+25.9%).
For the full year, sales totaled 56,800 units with European market share at 0.4%. The brand’s 2015 sales were up 7.7% in Italy and 19% in Austria and the Giulietta closed the year with European sales up 1.6% over 2014.
Jeep sales were up 12.4% in December to nearly 7,500 units, representing the brand’s 26th consecutive monthly increase in Europe.
For 2015, Jeep set another all-time annual record for worldwide sales, with nearly 1.24 million vehicles sold (1.17 million in 2014). The brand also posted its best ever annual performance in Europe, with sales up 113% to 88,200 units and market share doubling to 0.6%.
This result was driven by significant increases in Italy (+163.9%), Germany (42.6%), France (208.5%), the UK (+176.1%) and Spain (205.4%).
The Cherokee posted a 44.4% increase in full-year sales and Wrangler sales were 12.7% higher than the prior year. The most significant contribution, however, came from the Renegade, which closed its first full year with more than 54,800 units sold and nearly a 5% share of the Small SUV segment.
Maserati posted European sales of more than 6,100 vehicles, representing a 6.4% increase over full-year 2014.
London, 15 January 2016
For further information:
+39.011.0063088
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www.fcagroup.com