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 April 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 April 1, 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: April 1, 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 April 1, 2016. |
Exhibit 99.1
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces that FCA US LLC reported today on its US retail sales for March 2016
FCA US LLC Reports March 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best March Sales Since 2006
• | Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best March sales ever |
• | Jeep Compass sales up 53 percent; best March sales ever |
• | Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Cherokee post best March sales ever |
• | Dodge brand sales up 11 percent; Dodge Journey logs best March sales ever |
• | Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City post best March sales ever |
Auburn Hills, Mich., April 1, 2016 - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 213,187 units, a 8 percent increase compared with sales in March 2015 (197,261 units), and the group’s best March sales in a decade.
The Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 15 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month.
“Strong Jeep and Ram brand sales gave us a fast start to the important spring selling season and extended our year-over-year monthly sales gains to six full years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President - Sales, FCA - North America. “As consumers continue to shift their buying preference towards utility vehicles and trucks, they are walking directly into the FCA wheelhouse.”
Eight FCA US vehicles set records in the month of March, including the Jeep Compass, which posted its best March sales ever. In addition, Dodge Journey, the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster Van, Ram ProMaster City, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade each posted their best March sales ever. On the brand side, the Jeep brand recorded its best March sales ever.
FCA US finished the month of March with an 82-day supply of inventory (644,474 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are internally projected at an estimated 17.1 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 15 percent in March, the brand’s best March sales ever and its 30th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. Sales of the Jeep Compass were up 53 percent, its best March sales ever. In addition, the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade each recorded their best March sales ever. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 10 percent for its best March sales in 11 years. Sales of the Jeep Renegade, the newest entry in the brand’s product lineup, were up 837 percent in its first month of year-over-year comparisons. The Jeep brand expanded its Grand Cherokee lineup with the introduction of a new Trailhawk model - the most capable factory-produced Grand Cherokee ever - at last month’s New York International Auto Show. The brand also introduced the 2017 Grand Cherokee Summit, bringing a new exterior appearance, a plush new interior and even more standard premium features to consumers looking for the ultimate premium full-size SUV.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 11 percent last month, the brand’s best March sales since 2014 and its fourth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Dodge Journey were up 8 percent, its best March sales ever. In addition, the Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, Dodge Viper, and Dodge Durango each posted year-over-year sales gains in March. The Grand Caravan’s 117 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand vehicle in the month and its best March sales since 2014. The Durango’s 25 percent increase was its best March sales performance since 2005. Following an enthusiastic reception from its Hellcat and SRT owners, the Dodge brand is expanding the popular Go Mango heritage exterior paint color to its entire Charger and Challenger lineups.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 11 percent in March, the brand’s best March sales since 2004. Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City each logged its best March sales ever. The Ram Truck brand last month unveiled the 2016 Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas edition, a new, Texas-only addition to its half-ton lineup, at the Dallas-Fort Worth Auto Show. The Yellow Rose of Texas edition, which is distinguished by its Stinger Yellow paint package, will be offered in half-ton 4x2 and 4x4 crew cab versions of the Ram 1500 Lone Star. Ram Lone Star models are exclusive to the Texas retail sales market.
Chrysler Brand
Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 148 percent in March, the minivan’s best March sales in nine years. Chrysler 300 sales were up 21 percent, the full-size sedan’s best March sales since 2012. Chrysler brand sales were down 13 percent in March, compared with the same month a year ago. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan will begin arriving in Chrysler dealerships this month, followed by the Pacifica Hybrid in the fall. The Pacifica delivers unparalleled levels of functionality, versatility,
technology and bold styling - all at a price that bests key competitors. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lineup features five highly-equipped models, starting at $28,595 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), not including destination.
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were down 24 percent in March, compared with the same month a year ago. The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth is the latest addition to the Fiat 124 Spider lineup, offering added performance features for a sportier, more spirited driving experience. The 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth was revealed last month during the New York International Auto Show. After a thorough, in-depth evaluation by the staff at Autotrader.com, the 2016 Fiat 500X earned a Must Test Drive award in March.
FCA US LLC Sales Summary March 2016 | ||||||
Month Sales | Vol % | CYTD Sales | Vol % | |||
Model | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change |
Compass | 8,282 | 5,420 | 53% | 20,574 | 14,406 | 43% |
Patriot | 9,837 | 11,849 | -17% | 28,747 | 29,692 | -3% |
Wrangler | 17,710 | 17,524 | 1% | 41,741 | 42,118 | -1% |
Cherokee | 19,170 | 19,033 | 1% | 49,534 | 48,213 | 3% |
Grand Cherokee | 18,506 | 16,815 | 10% | 47,050 | 43,377 | 8% |
Renegade | 8,832 | 943 | 837% | 21,951 | 943 | 2228% |
JEEP BRAND | 82,337 | 71,584 | 15% | 209,597 | 178,749 | 17% |
200 | 6,176 | 19,190 | -68% | 17,973 | 49,152 | -63% |
300 | 6,474 | 5,359 | 21% | 15,917 | 12,907 | 23% |
Town & Country | 13,586 | 5,489 | 148% | 31,616 | 19,874 | 59% |
CHRYSLER BRAND | 26,236 | 30,038 | -13% | 65,506 | 81,933 | -20% |
Dart | 5,349 | 9,572 | -44% | 16,868 | 25,115 | -33% |
Avenger | 0 | 186 | -100% | 0 | 647 | -100% |
Charger | 9,817 | 8,828 | 11% | 27,746 | 26,218 | 6% |
Challenger | 5,369 | 6,110 | -12% | 16,039 | 15,957 | 1% |
Viper | 52 | 50 | 4% | 138 | 175 | -21% |
Journey | 9,986 | 9,222 | 8% | 26,421 | 23,982 | 10% |
Caravan | 12,925 | 5,960 | 117% | 33,712 | 16,918 | 99% |
Durango | 7,651 | 6,121 | 25% | 19,585 | 14,499 | 35% |
DODGE BRAND | 51,149 | 46,049 | 11% | 140,509 | 123,511 | 14% |
Ram P/U | 44,874 | 41,595 | 8% | 113,367 | 101,511 | 12% |
Cargo Van | 0 | 582 | -100% | 1 | 2,623 | -100% |
ProMaster Van | 3,302 | 2,342 | 41% | 8,394 | 5,549 | 51% |
ProMaster City | 1,814 | 504 | 260% | 4,551 | 723 | 529% |
RAM BRAND | 49,990 | 45,023 | 11% | 126,313 | 110,406 | 14% |
Alfa 4C | 53 | 73 | -27% | 169 | 217 | New |
ALFA BRAND | 53 | 73 | New | 169 | 217 | New |
500 | 1,490 | 3,276 | -55% | 3,778 | 7,995 | -53% |
500L | 533 | 1,218 | -56% | 1,267 | 3,043 | -58% |
500X | 1,399 | 0 | New | 3,964 | 0 | New |
FIAT BRAND | 3,422 | 4,494 | -24% | 9,009 | 11,038 | -18% |
TOTAL FCA US LLC | 213,187 | 197,261 | 8% | 551,103 | 505,854 | 9% |
TOTAL CAR | 34,780 | 52,644 | -34% | 98,628 | 138,383 | -29% |
TOTAL TRUCK | 178,407 | 144,617 | 23% | 452,475 | 367,471 | 23% |
Method of Determining Monthly Sales. FCA US’s reported vehicle sales represent sales of its vehicles to retail and fleet customers as well as limited deliveries of vehicles to its officers, directors, employees and retirees. Sales from dealers to customers are reported to FCA US by dealers as sales are made on an ongoing basis through a new vehicle delivery reporting system which then compiles the reported data as of the end of each month. Sales through dealers do not necessarily correspond to reported revenues which are based on the sale and delivery of vehicles to the dealers. In certain limited circumstances where sales are made directly by FCA US, such sales are reported through its management reporting system.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “could”, “should”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “remain”, “on track”, “design”, “target”, “objective”, “goal”, “forecast”, “projection”, “outlook”, “prospects”, “plan”, “intend”, or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on the 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, including: the Group’s ability to reach certain minimum vehicle sales volumes; developments in global financial markets and general economic and other conditions; changes in demand for automotive products, which is highly cyclical; the Group’s ability to enrich the product portfolio and offer innovative products; the high level of competition in the automotive industry; the Group’s ability to expand certain of the Group’s brands internationally; changes in the Group’s credit ratings; the Group’s ability to realize anticipated benefits from any acquisitions, joint venture arrangements and other strategic alliances; potential shortfalls in the Group’s defined benefit pension plans; the Group’s ability to provide or arrange for adequate access to financing for the Group’s dealers and retail customers; the Group’s ability to access funding to execute the Group’s business plan and improve the Group’s business, financial condition and results of operations; various types of claims, lawsuits and other contingent obligations against the Group; disruptions arising from political, social and economic instability; material operating expenditures and other effects from and in relation to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulation; developments in labor and industrial relations and developments in applicable labor laws; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; political and civil unrest; earthquakes or other disasters and other risks and uncertainties. “The Group” as used herein refers to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (the “Company“) together with its subsidiaries, or any one or more of them, as the context may require.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release 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.
For additional information:
Berj M. Alexanian
Tel.: +1-248-512-0364
Cell.: +1-248-766-9116
berj.alexanian@fcagroup.com
www.fcagroup.com