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Table of contents
Table of contents
Board of Directors and Auditor .................... 5
Letter from the Chairman and the CEO ....... 7
Letter from the Chairman and the CEO ....... 7
Board Report .............................................. 11
Board Report .............................................. 11
Certain Defined Terms ........................................ 12
Selected Financial Data ...................................... 13
Sustainable Value for Our Shareholders .............. 16
Sustainable Value for Our Shareholders .............. 16
Risk Factors ....................................................... 17
Overview ............................................................ 34
Our Business Plan .............................................. 36
Industry Overview ............................................... 37
Overview of Our Business ................................... 39
Operating Results ............................................... 53
Subsequent Events and 2017 Guidance ............. 84
Major Shareholders ............................................ 86
Corporate Governance ....................................... 87
A Responsible Company .................................. 110
Consolidated Financial Statements
at December 31, 2016 ............................... 135
Consolidated Income Statement ....................... 136
Consolidated Statement
of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) ..................... 137
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position .... 138
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ............ 139
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity .. 140
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements .... 141
Company Financial Statements ............... 245
Income Statement ............................................ 246
Statement of Financial Position ......................... 247
Notes to the Company Financial Statements .... 248
Other Information ............................................. 260
Appendix - FCA Companies
at December 31, 2016 ............................... 265
Remuneration of Directors ................................ 120
Independent Auditor’s Report .................. 283
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Board of Directors and Auditor
Board of Directors and Auditor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
John Elkann(3)
Chief Executive Officer
Sergio Marchionne
Directors
Andrea Agnelli
Tiberto Brandolini d’Adda
Glenn Earle(1)
Valerie A. Mars(1) (2)
Ruth J. Simmons(3)
Ronald L. Thompson(1)
Patience Wheatcroft(1) (3)
Stephen M. Wolf(2)
Ermenegildo Zegna(2)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Accountants LLP
(1) Member of the Audit Committee.
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee.
(3) Member of the Governance and Sustainability Committee.
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Letter from the Chairman
and the CEO
Letter from the Chairman and the CEO
FCA closed 2016 with another record financial performance while continuing to be recognized for its sustainable
operating model.
We exceeded our full-year guidance in all key metrics, made all the more significant by the fact that our targets were
revised upward twice during the year. In addition, all of our segments were profitable and showed improvement over
the prior year.
Adjusted EBIT for the year climbed 26 percent to €6.1 billion. We posted a Net profit of €1.8 billion, significantly improving
from €93 million the prior year, and our Adjusted net profit was up 47 percent to €2.5 billion. We also reduced Net
industrial debt further to €4.6 billion, which represents almost a half billion euro improvement from year-end 2015.
With these results, we have achieved or exceeded all the key targets in the first three years of our 5-year business plan.
Worldwide combined shipments in 2016 were in line with the prior year at 4.7 million units, with Jeep brand combined
shipments up 9 percent to more than 1.4 million units, representing the fifth straight annual record.
Net revenues came in at €111 billion, in line with 2015.
Looking at our mass-market operations by region, NAFTA posted a strong performance with a 15 percent increase
in Adjusted EBIT and margins improving from 6.4 percent to 7.4 percent. The 5 percent decrease in shipments was
primarily due to the planned phase-out of the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart models as part of our NAFTA capacity
realignment. Our manufacturing footprint in NAFTA is being retooled to increase production of Jeep and Ram vehicles
and capitalize on the strength of those brands as demand continues to shift towards their core product segments.
In LATAM, we posted an Adjusted EBIT of €5 million, reversing the prior year’s loss of €87 million. This improvement
was despite the continued poor market conditions in Brazil, where we have held the position of market leader for 15
years. The launch of the all-new Jeep Compass in September marked the final piece of our industrialization plan at our
new plant in Pernambuco which is also producing the Jeep Renegade and Fiat Toro pickup truck.
In APAC, Adjusted EBIT doubled to €105 million and margin rose to 2.9 percent from 1.1 percent on the strength of
favorable product mix and improved results from our Chinese joint venture. That joint venture is now fully operational
with the production of three Jeep brand SUVs.
During the year, there was a significant improvement in the contribution from EMEA, which grew sales, market share,
revenues and margin. Adjusted EBIT rose 154 percent to €540 million with the margin more than double the previous
year at 2.5 percent.
Maserati posted a record Adjusted EBIT of €339 million, more than three times the prior year’s level, reflecting
significantly higher revenues following the successful launch of the all-new Levante SUV. Full year Adjusted EBIT
margin more than doubled to 9.7 percent, while reaching 12 percent in the second half of the year.
Our Components segment came in with a 13 percent increase in Adjusted EBIT for the year, to €445 million, with
margin rising to 4.6 percent from 4.0 percent largely as a result of a strong performance by Magneti Marelli, which
continues to improve both volumes and margins.
On the product side, we launched nine all-new products worldwide, six of which were white-space additions to our
portfolio. They include the Maserati Levante, Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Fiat Tipo, Toro, Fullback and 124 Spider. At
the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, we unveiled the Stelvio, Alfa Romeo’s first-ever SUV, and the all-new Jeep
Compass made its North American debut, following up on its successful launch in Latin America.
FCA also made several key moves to stay at the forefront of the rapid technological changes that are transforming the
industry.
The Windsor Assembly Plant in Canada began producing the all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the industry’s first
electrified minivan and the most fuel-efficient ever with a U.S. EPA rating of 84 miles-per-gallon equivalent.
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Letter from the Chairman
and the CEO
In 2016, we also announced a collaboration with Waymo (formerly the Google Self-Driving Car Project) and the
completion of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vehicles purpose built for fully self-driving operations. This marked the first
time that Google has worked directly with an automaker to integrate its self-driving system, including sensors and
software, into a passenger vehicle.
To begin 2017, at the CES in Las Vegas, we revealed the Chrysler Portal concept, a semi-autonomous electric vehicle
that is engineered to be upgradeable as advances in technology enable higher levels of autonomy and designed to
grow with millennials through their life stages.
We have made significant progress since unveiling our five-year strategic plan in 2014, and for 2017 we have issued
guidance that confirms our conviction in achieving the key targets we have set for 2018. For full-year 2017, we expect
Net revenues of between €115 billion and €120 billion, Adjusted EBIT in excess of €7 billion, Adjusted net profit of
more than €3 billion and Net industrial debt to be further reduced to below €2.5 billion by year-end.
Our approach to achieving profitable growth includes expanding our business globally while always remaining mindful
of how our actions affect the world in which we operate. This commitment to playing a positive role is fundamental to
the character of our Group. It reflects our core belief that achieving sustainable economic results requires a balanced
approach that also contributes to the environment and society as a whole.
We are convinced that the objectives we have set for the future, together with the significant steps we have already
taken, are clear evidence that our approach to sustainability is not only pragmatic, but it is deeply rooted in our culture
and central to our mission.
In fact, our efforts have been recognized by the world’s leading sustainability rating agencies.
In addition, our targets are aligned with the inspirational principles that drive the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) initiative, which addresses the global challenge of sustainable development. And, our
global sustainable best practices are aligned with the European Union Commission’s efforts to stimulate the transition
towards a circular economy that maximizes the value and use of materials, products and waste.
To cite just a few examples, during 2016 we implemented more than 4,400 new environmental projects at our
plants worldwide, leading to a reduction of the carbon footprint and about €70 million in savings. Projects targeted
at reducing water consumption at our facilities resulted in 2.2 billion m3 of water being saved and €4.5 million in cost
savings, with the recycling index reaching 98.9 percent.
Our plants also achieved a 5.5 percent reduction in waste generated and a 2.4 percent reduction in CO2 emissions
in 2016. As a result of continuous improvements over the years, the percentage of electric energy used in our
manufacturing activities that is derived from renewable sources reached 26.1 percent in 2016, and FCA automotive
plants in Italy and Brazil now operate entirely on renewable energy.
Work-related injuries decreased by 17 percent at plants worldwide, marking the 10th consecutive year of improvement.
FCA encourages its employees to volunteer their time and skills to help build strong, self-reliant communities. In 2016,
approximately 200,000 hours were volunteered worldwide by FCA employees. The Group also committed about €24
million to local communities around the world.
FCA continues in its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its products over their entire life cycle, while
responding to consumer demands in each market.
FCA has been a leader in natural gas vehicles for more than 15 years, and in 2016 we presented the Fiat 500 M15, the
first retail-ready Euro 6 compliant vehicle that can also run on a blend of gasoline and methanol (up to 15 percent).
We are also focused on improving our gasoline engines, and we have developed all-new global small and medium
gasoline engine families, including the new three-cylinder Firefly engine launched in 2016.
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As part of that mission and as an integral part of FCA’s long-term business plans, FCA is committed to complying with
all applicable laws and regulations relating to vehicle emissions.
Finally, we aim to offer our employees a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are pleased that several third-party
organizations have recognized our efforts in this area.
Our approach to business and to sustainable development are not two different things. They are guided by the same
spirit and values, those values upon which we have built FCA: commitment, respect, integrity, and responsibility.
We have come a long way the past few years because we have nourished this spirit and we have held on to our
values, recognizing that we have a vital stake in each other’s success.
Our unique strength as a company resides in our work ethic as well as our diversity, our openness, the accountability
to deliver on our promises, and the way we respect each other. These values are what define us.
We continue in our commitment to building an organization that will stand the test of time by constantly innovating,
remaining resilient in the face of changing circumstances, and focusing intensely on how to create a better future for
our group, our communities and all of our stakeholders, inside and outside the Company.
We wish to thank everyone in the FCA organization for their hard work, their commitment to excel and their openness
with each other across borders to achieve our goal of creating such an organization. We know there is immense
talent within our company, and we will be able to leverage it to the extent that we continue to foster a collaborative
environment that brings out the best in each other.
We also wish to thank our shareholders and all of our stakeholders for your continued support as we seek to build a
stronger future for all of us.
February 28, 2017
/s/ John Elkann
John Elkann
CHAIRMAN
/s/ Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Certain Defined Terms _________________________________________________________________________ 12
Selected Financial Data ________________________________________________________________________ 13
Sustainable Value for Our Shareholders _________________________________________________________ 16
Risk Factors __________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________ 34
Our Business Plan _____________________________________________________________________________ 36
Industry Overview _____________________________________________________________________________ 37
Overview of Our Business ______________________________________________________________________ 39
Operating Results _____________________________________________________________________________ 53
Subsequent Events and 2017 Guidance __________________________________________________________ 84
Major Shareholders ____________________________________________________________________________ 86
Corporate Governance _________________________________________________________________________ 87
A Responsible Company ______________________________________________________________________ 120
Remuneration of Directors _____________________________________________________________________ 120
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Certain Defined Terms
Certain Defined Terms
In this report, unless otherwise specified, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Group,” “Fiat Group,” the “Company” and
“FCA” refer to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., together with its subsidiaries and its predecessor prior to the completion
of the merger of Fiat S.p.A. with and into Fiat Investments N.V. on October 12, 2014 (at which time Fiat Investments
N.V. was renamed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., or FCA NV), the “Merger” or any one or more of them, as the
context may require. References to “Fiat” refer solely to Fiat S.p.A., the predecessor of FCA NV prior to the Merger.
Reference to “FCA US” refers to FCA US LLC, together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries.
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Selected Financial Data
Selected Financial Data
The following tables set forth selected historical consolidated financial and other data of FCA and have been derived,
in part, from:
the Consolidated Financial Statements of FCA as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the years ended
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, included elsewhere in this report; and
the Consolidated Financial Statements of FCA for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, which are not
included in this report.(1)
This data should be read in conjunction with Risk Factors, Operating Results and the Consolidated Financial
Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.
(1) Refer to Note 2, Basis of Presentation - Reclassifications and adjustment, within the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in
this report, for a discussion on the prior period adjustment affecting 2013.
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Selected Financial Data
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net revenues
Profit before taxes
Net profit from continuing operations(2)
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net profit(2)
Net profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent(2)
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share from continuing operations
Basic earnings per share(2)
Diluted earnings per share(2)
Earnings per share from discontinued operations
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings per share from continuing and discontinued operations
Basic earnings per share(2)
Diluted earnings per share(2)
Dividends paid per share(3)
Ordinary share
Preference share(4)
Savings share(4)
Other Statistical Information (unaudited):
2016
2015(1)
2014(1)
2013(1)
2012(1)
(€ million, except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31
€ 111,018
€ 110,595
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
3,106
1,814
€
€
— €
1,814
1,803
11
1.192
1.181
€
€
€
€
€
— €
— €
1.192
1.181
€
€
—
—
—
259
93
284
377
334
43
0.055
0.055
0.166
0.166
0.221
0.221
—
—
—
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
93,640
783
359
273
632
568
64
0.268
0.265
0.197
0.195
0.465
0.460
—
—
—
84,530
649
2,050
243
2,293
1,246
1,047
0.849
0.840
0.176
0.174
1.025
1.014
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
—
— €
— €
81,665
1,190
661
235
896
44
852
(0.132)
(0.130)
0.168
0.166
0.036
0.036
—
0.217
0.217
Shipments (in thousands of units)
Number of employees at period end
4,482
4,602
4,601
4,345
4,223
234,499
238,162
232,165
229,053
218,311
(1) The operating results of FCA for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 have been re-presented to exclude Ferrari following the
classification of Ferrari as a discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2015; Ferrari operating results were excluded from the Group’s
continuing operations and are presented as a single line item within the Consolidated Income Statements for each of the years presented.
(2) Amounts for the year ended December 31, 2013 have been adjusted. Refer to Note 2, Basis of Preparation - Reclassifications and adjustment,
within the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report, for a discussion of the prior period adjustment affecting these items.
(3) Dividends paid represent cash payments in the applicable year that generally relates to earnings of the previous year.
(4) In accordance with the resolution adopted at the shareholders’ meeting on April 4, 2012, Fiat’s preference and savings shares were mandatorily
converted into ordinary shares.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATA
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets(4)
Debt
Total equity(4)
Equity attributable to owners of the parent(4)
Non-controlling interests
Share capital
Shares issued (in thousands):
Fiat S.p.A
Ordinary
FCA
Common(2)
Special Voting (3)
At December 31
2016
2015(1)
2014
2013
2012
(€ million, except shares issued data)
€
17,318
€ 104,343
€
€
€
€
€
24,048
19,353
19,168
185
19
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
20,662
105,753
27,786
16,968
16,805
163
17
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
22,840
101,149
33,724
14,377
14,064
313
17
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
19,455
87,543
30,283
12,913
8,655
4,258
4,477
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
17,666
82,633
28,303
8,369
6,187
2,182
4,476
—
—
— 1,250,688
1,250,403
1,527,966
1,288,956
1,284,919
408,942
408,942
408,942
—
—
—
—
(1) The assets and liabilities of Ferrari were classified as Assets held for distribution and Liabilities held for distribution within the Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2015, while the assets and liabilities of Ferrari have not been classified as such within the
comparative Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
(2) Book value per common share at December 31, 2016 was €12.06.
(3) Refer to Note 27, Equity, within our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.
(4) Amounts at December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 have been adjusted. Refer to Note 2, Basis of Preparation - Reclassifications and adjustment,
for a discussion on the prior period adjustment affecting these items.
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Sustainable Value
for Our Shareholders
Sustainable Value for Our Shareholders
Responsible Management Across the Value Chain
As a global group, FCA touches countless lives as it strives to chart a sustainable path for the future. Beginning with
the highest level of management, every area of activity is involved in responsibly conducting operations in more than
140 countries where the Group has a presence or commercial relationship.
By managing its business responsibly, FCA can contribute to the transition to a circular economy that seeks to
eliminate waste and promote product recovery and reuse. This approach takes on even greater importance in today’s
increasingly competitive landscape, where market conditions are challenging and customer tastes, trends and
preferences are changing rapidly.
To ensure tangible long-term value is created for stakeholders, the Group targets:
a governance model based on transparency and integrity
safe and sustainable products
a competitive product offering and innovative mobility solutions
effective communication with consumers
management and professional development of employees
safe working conditions and respect for human rights
mutually beneficial relationships with business partners and local communities
responsible management of manufacturing and non-manufacturing processes to reduce impacts on the environment.
The Group uses multiple channels, including the corporate website and social networks, to provide up-to-date and
transparent information on its sustainability commitments and results.
Sustainability Leadership
FCA’s commitment to sustainability has received recognition at the global level from several leading organizations
and indices.
In 2016, FCA was included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index World for the eighth time and for the
fifth consecutive year, was recognized by CDP as a leader for its commitment and results in addressing climate
change. CDP is a not-for-profit organization that provides a global system for disclosure of environmental impacts.
FCA was named to the Climate “A” List in the CDP Climate Change Program 2016. Only 9 percent of the corporations
participating in this CDP program are named to the “A” List. This list has been produced at the request of 827
investors with assets of 100 trillion U.S. Dollars.
FCA is also a member of numerous other leading indices. These results place FCA firmly among the world’s leading
companies in terms of combined economic, environmental and social performance. Additional information is provided
in the FCA 2016 Sustainability Report available on www.fcagroup.com.
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Risk Factors
Risk Factors
We face a variety of risks in our business. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing
us. Additional risks and uncertainties that we are unaware of or that we currently believe to be immaterial, may also
become important factors that affect us.
Risks Related to Our Business, Strategy and Operations
If our vehicle shipment volumes deteriorate, particularly shipments of our pickup trucks and larger sport utility vehicles
in the U.S. retail market, our results of operations and financial condition will suffer.
As is typical for an automotive manufacturer, we have significant fixed costs and, therefore, changes in vehicle
shipment volumes can have a disproportionately large effect on our profitability.
Further, our profitability in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Caribbean islands (“NAFTA”), a region which contributed
a majority of our profit in 2016, is particularly dependent on demand for our pickup trucks and larger sport utility
vehicles. For example, our pickup truck and larger sport utility vehicles accounted for approximately 60 percent of our
total U.S. retail vehicle shipments in 2016. A shift in consumer demand away from these vehicles within the NAFTA
region, and towards compact and mid-size passenger cars, whether in response to higher fuel prices or other factors,
could adversely affect our profitability.
Our dependence within the NAFTA region on pickup trucks and larger sport utility vehicles is increasing further as we
implement our plan to shift production in that region away from compact and mid-size passenger cars. For additional
information on factors affecting vehicle profitability.
Moreover, we tend to operate with negative working capital as we generally receive payment for vehicles within a
few days of shipment, whereas there is a lag between the time when parts and materials are received from suppliers
and when we pay for such parts and materials; therefore, if our vehicle shipments decline we will suffer a significant
negative impact on cash flow and liquidity as we continue to pay suppliers during a period in which we receive
reduced proceeds from vehicle shipments. If vehicle shipments decline, or if they were to fall short of our assumptions,
due to recessionary conditions, changes in consumer confidence, geopolitical events, inability to produce sufficient
quantities of certain vehicles, limited access to financing or other factors, such decline or shortfall could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our businesses are affected by global financial markets and general economic and other conditions over which we
have little or no control.
Our results of operations and financial position may be influenced by various macroeconomic factors within the various
countries in which we operate including changes in gross domestic product, the level of consumer and business
confidence, changes in interest rates for or availability of consumer and business credit, the rate of unemployment and
foreign currency exchange rates.
In general, the automotive sector has historically been subject to highly cyclical demand and tends to reflect the
overall performance of the economy, often amplifying the effects of economic trends. Given the difficulty in predicting
the magnitude and duration of economic cycles, there can be no assurances as to future trends in the demand for
products sold by us in any of the markets in which we operate.
In addition to slow economic growth or recession, other economic circumstances, such as increases in energy prices,
fuel prices and fluctuations in prices of raw materials or contractions in infrastructure spending, could have negative
consequences for the industry in which we operate and, together with the other factors referred to previously, could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Risk Factors
We are subject to risks relating to international markets and exposure to changes in local conditions and trade policies,
as well as economic, geopolitical or other events.
We are subject to risks inherent to operating globally, including those related to:
exposure to local economic and political conditions;
import and/or export restrictions;
multiple tax regimes, including regulations relating to transfer pricing and withholding and other taxes on
remittances and other payments to or from subsidiaries;
foreign investment and/or trade restrictions or requirements, foreign exchange controls and restrictions on the
repatriation of funds; and
the introduction of more stringent laws and regulations.
Unfavorable developments in any one or a combination of these areas (which may vary from country to country) could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
With the increasing interconnectedness of global economic and financial systems, a financial crisis, natural disaster,
geopolitical crisis, or other significant event in one area of the world can have an immediate and devastating impact
on markets around the world. For example, the financial crisis that began in the United States in 2008 quickly spread
to other markets; natural disasters in Japan and Thailand during 2011 caused production interruptions and delays
not just in Asia Pacific but other regions around the world; and episodes of increased geopolitical tensions or acts of
terrorism have at times caused adverse reactions that may spread to economies around the globe.
For instance, in June 2016, a majority of voters in the United Kingdom elected to withdraw from the European Union
in a national referendum. The referendum, commonly referred to as “Brexit”, was advisory and the terms of any
withdrawal are subject to a negotiation period that could last up to two years after the government of the United
Kingdom formally initiates a withdrawal process, or longer if extended by mutual agreement. The referendum has
created significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union,
which is also subject to negotiation, including with respect to the laws and regulations that will apply as the United
Kingdom determines which European Union-derived laws to replace or replicate in the event of a withdrawal, and
in light of a recent U.K. Supreme Court decision requiring further action of the U.K. Parliament before beginning the
process of leaving the European Union. The referendum has also given rise to calls for the governments of other
European Union member states to consider withdrawal. If a country within the euro area were to default on its debt or
withdraw from the euro currency, or, in a more extreme circumstance, the euro currency were to be dissolved entirely,
the impact on markets around the world, and on the Company’s global business, could be immediate and significant.
In the United States, changes in policy positions by the new presidential administration may impact our business, in
particular with respect to our production of vehicles outside the U.S. for import into the U.S., particularly from Canada,
Mexico and Italy, and potential changes in tax laws that could adversely affect our U.S. operations. For example, we
currently import heavy-duty pickup trucks into the U.S. which we assemble in Mexico. Any new policies and any steps
we may take to address such new policies could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
In addition, these developments have introduced an elevated level of economic and policy uncertainty, which could
cause financial and capital markets within and outside the U.S. and Europe to constrict, thereby negatively impacting
our ability to finance our business. It also could cause a substantial dip in consumer and business confidence and
spending that could negatively impact sales of vehicles. Any one of these impacts could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We may be unsuccessful in efforts to expand the international reach of some of our brands that we believe have global
appeal and reach.
The growth strategies reflected in our 2014-2018 Business Plan announced in May 2014 and updated in January
2016 (our “Business Plan”) include expanding global sales of the Jeep brand through localized production in Asia and
Latin America, the launch of new large utility vehicle models in North America, the reintroduction in North America and
expansion in Europe and Asia of our Alfa Romeo brand including the development of an all-new platform and new
powertrains, as well as the further expansion of our Maserati brand portfolio to include the all-new Levante sport utility
vehicle.
These strategies, particularly with respect to the Alfa Romeo brand, have required and will continue to require
significant investments in products, powertrains, production facilities and distribution networks. If we are unable to
introduce vehicles that appeal to consumers in these markets and achieve our brand expansion strategies, we may be
unable to earn a sufficient return on these investments and this could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Laws, regulations and governmental policies, including those regarding increased fuel economy requirements and
reduced greenhouse gas emissions, have a significant effect on how we do business and may adversely affect our
results of operations.
In order to comply with government regulations related to fuel economy and emissions standards, we must devote
significant financial and management resources, as well as vehicle engineering and design attention, to these legal
requirements. We expect the number and scope of these regulatory requirements, along with the costs associated
with compliance, to increase significantly in the future, and these costs could be difficult to pass through to
consumers. For example, in December 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced an increase in the
penalty for noncompliance with fuel economy requirements, beginning with model year 2019 vehicles that are more
than two and a half times the current penalty. This trend will have a material impact on our existing regulatory planning
strategy, may affect the powertrain mix in the vehicles we produce and sell and could have a material adverse impact
on our financial condition and results of operations.
Government and regulatory scrutiny of the automotive industry has also continued to intensify during the course
of 2016, and is expected to remain high, particularly in light of recent regulatory actions related to diesel emissions
involving a number of automakers. We have received inquiries from several regulatory authorities as they examine the
on-road tailpipe emissions of several automakers’ vehicles. We are, when jurisdictionally appropriate, cooperating with
inquiries from several state agencies.
In particular, we have been working with the Italian Ministry of Transport (“MIT”) and the Dutch Vehicle Regulator
(“RDW”), the authorities that certified FCA diesel vehicles for sale in the European Union. We also initially responded
to inquiries from the German authority, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (“KBA”), regarding emissions test results for our
vehicles reported by KBA, and we discussed the KBA reported test results, our emission control calibrations and
the features of the vehicles in question. After these initial discussions, the MIT, which has sole authority for regulatory
compliance of the vehicles it has certified, asserted its jurisdiction over the matters raised by the KBA, tested the
vehicles, determined that the vehicles complied with applicable European regulations and informed the KBA of its
determination. The German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (“BMVI”), which oversees the KBA then
requested a mediation with the MIT under European Commission rules to resolve the differences. That mediation is
ongoing. In addition, the French Ministry of Economy announced on February 7, 2017 that the French Consumer
Protection Agency has requested the French public prosecutor to conduct a further investigation regarding whether
the sale of our diesel vehicles violated French consumer protection laws, as it has done for other automakers’ diesel
vehicles. The results of these inquiries cannot be predicted at this time; however, the intervention by a number of
governmental agencies and authorities has required significant management time, which may divert attention from
other key aspects of our business plan, or may lead to further enforcement actions as well as obligations to modify or
recall vehicles, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and reputation.
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On January 12, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the California Air Resources Board
(“CARB”) each issued a notice of violation (“NOV”) alleging that FCA US failed to disclose certain emissions control
strategies in its application for certificates to permit the sale of model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram
1500 diesel vehicles. Approximately 104,000 of these vehicles were sold in the United States, of which approximately
14,000 were sold in California. The NOVs also state that the EPA and CARB are continuing to investigate whether
any of these emissions control strategies are properly justified under the applicable regulations or constitute a “defeat
device” as defined in the Clean Air Act.
Following the issuance of the NOVs, a number of civil lawsuits have been filed. We have also received various inquiries,
subpoenas and requests for information from a number of governmental authorities, including the U.S. Department of
Justice, the SEC and several states’ attorneys general. We are investigating these matters and we intend to cooperate
with all valid governmental requests.
We are currently unable to predict the outcome of any proceeding or investigation arising out of the NOVs or any
related proceedings or investigation nor can we estimate a range of reasonably possible losses for the lawsuits and
investigations because these matters involve significant uncertainties at these stages. Such investigations could result
in the imposition of damages, fines or civil and criminal penalties. It is possible that the resolution of these matters may
adversely affect our reputation with consumers, which may negatively impact demand for our vehicles and could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our success largely depends on the ability of our current management team to operate and manage effectively.
Our success largely depends on the ability of our senior executives and other members of management to effectively
manage the Group and individual areas of the business. In particular, our Chief Executive Officer, Sergio Marchionne,
is critical to the execution of our strategic direction and implementation of our Business Plan. Although Mr. Marchionne
has indicated his intention to remain as our Chief Executive Officer through the period of our Business Plan, the loss
of his services or those of any of our other senior executives or key employees could have a material adverse effect
on our business prospects, earnings and financial position. We have developed succession plans that we believe
are appropriate, although it is difficult to predict with any certainty that we will replace these individuals with persons
of equivalent experience and capabilities. If we are unable to find adequate replacements or to attract, retain and
incentivize senior executives, other key employees or new qualified personnel, such inability could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may be subject to more intensive competition if other manufacturers pursue consolidations.
We have for some time advocated for consolidation in the automotive industry due to our view that our industry is
characterized by significant duplication in product development costs, much of which does not drive consumer-
perceived value. We believe that sharing product development costs among manufacturers, preferably through
consolidation, will enable automakers to improve their return on capital employed for product development and
manufacturing and enhance utilization of tooling, machinery and equipment. While we continue to implement our
Business Plan, and we believe that our business will continue to grow and our operating margins will continue to
improve, if our competitors are able to successfully integrate with one another and we are not successful with our own
efforts to enhance collaboration or adapt effectively to increased competition, our competitors’ integration could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Product recalls and warranty obligations may result in direct costs, and any resulting loss of vehicle sales could have
material adverse effects on our business.
We, and the U.S. automotive industry in general, have experienced a significant increase in recall activity to address
performance, compliance or safety-related issues. Our recent costs to recall vehicles have been significant and
typically include the cost of replacement parts and labor to remove and replace parts. These costs substantially
depend on the nature of the remedy and the number of vehicles affected, and may arise many years after a vehicle’s
sale. Product recalls may also harm our reputation, force us to halt the sale of certain vehicles and may cause
consumers to question the safety or reliability of our products. Given the sustained high levels in both the cost and
frequency of recall campaigns and intense regulatory activity across the automotive industry, ongoing compliance
costs are expected to remain high.
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Any costs incurred, or lost vehicle sales, resulting from product recalls could materially adversely affect our financial
condition and results of operations. Moreover, if we face consumer complaints, or we receive information from vehicle
rating services that calls into question the safety or reliability of one of our vehicles and we do not issue a recall, or if we
do not do so on a timely basis, our reputation may also be harmed and we may lose future vehicle sales. We are also
obligated under the terms of our warranty agreements to make repairs or replace parts in our vehicles at our expense
for a specified period of time. Therefore, any failure rate that exceeds our assumptions could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements for product recalls has also received heightened scrutiny. In connection
with the failure in three specified campaigns to provide an adequate remedy, and noncompliance with various
reporting requirements under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Transportation Recall
Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (“TREAD”) Act, FCA US entered into a consent order with NHTSA
in 2015 (the “Consent Order”) to pay substantial civil penalties and to engage an independent monitor to review and
assess FCA US’s compliance with its obligations under the Consent Order. FCA US is obligated to remedy the defects
in the vehicles subject to the recalls cited in the Consent Order, and in certain instances, FCA US has been required
to buy back vehicles as an additional alternative to a repair remedy. Failure to comply with the terms of the Consent
Order may result in additional fines and penalties much of which have been deferred pending the independent
monitor’s and NHTSA’s ongoing assessment of FCA US’s compliance with terms of the Consent Order. Further, the
monitor’s term will continue for the duration of the Consent Order. There can be no assurance that we will not be
subject to additional regulatory inquiries and consequences in the future.
Our future performance depends on our ability to enrich our product portfolio and offer innovative products.
Our success depends, among other things, on our ability to develop innovative, high-quality products that are
attractive to consumers and provide adequate profitability.
It generally takes two years or more to design and develop a new vehicle, and a number of factors may lengthen that
schedule. Because of this product development cycle and the various elements that may contribute to consumers’
acceptance of new vehicle designs, including competitors’ product introductions, fuel prices, general economic
conditions and changes in styling preferences, an initial product concept or design that we believe will be attractive
may not result in a vehicle that will generate sales in sufficient quantities and at high enough prices to be profitable.
A failure to develop and offer innovative products that compare favorably to those of our principal competitors, in
terms of price, quality, functionality and features, with particular regard to the upper-end of the product range, or
delays in bringing strategic new models to the market, could impair our strategy, which would have a material adverse
effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, our high proportion of fixed costs, both due to
our significant investment in property, plant and equipment as well as the requirements of our collective bargaining
agreements, which limit our flexibility to adjust personnel costs to changes in demand for our products, may further
exacerbate the risks associated with incorrectly assessing demand for our vehicles.
Further, if we determine that a safety or emissions defect, a mechanical defect or a non-compliance with regulation
exists with respect to a vehicle model prior to the retail launch, the launch of such vehicle could be delayed until
we remedy the defect or non-compliance. The costs associated with any protracted delay in new model launches
necessary to remedy such defect, and the cost of providing a free remedy for such defects or non-compliance in
vehicles that have been sold, could be substantial.
In addition, we may not be able to effectively compete with other automakers in light of emerging trends in the
industry, such as electrification, vehicle connectivity and autonomous driving. In certain cases, the technologies that
we plan to employ are not yet commercially practical and depend on significant future technological advances by us
and by suppliers. There can be no assurance that these advances will occur in a timely or feasible manner, that the
funds we have budgeted or expended for these purposes will be adequate, or that we will be able to obtain rights to
use these technologies. Further, our competitors and others are pursuing similar technologies and other competing
technologies, and there can be no assurance that they will not acquire and implement similar or superior technologies
sooner than we will or on an exclusive basis or at a significant price advantage.
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The automotive industry is highly competitive and cyclical and we may suffer from those factors more than some of
our competitors.
Substantially all of our revenues are generated in the automotive industry, which is highly competitive,
encompassing the production and distribution of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and components and
production systems. We face competition from other international passenger car and light commercial vehicle
manufacturers and distributors and components suppliers in Europe, North America, Latin America and the
Asia Pacific region. These markets are all highly competitive in terms of product quality, innovation, pricing, fuel
economy, reliability, safety, consumer service and financial services offered, and many of our competitors are better
capitalized with larger market shares.
In the automotive business, sales to consumers are cyclical and subject to changes in the general condition of the
economy, the readiness of consumers to buy and their ability to obtain financing, as well as the possible introduction
of measures by governments to stimulate demand. The automotive industry is also subject to the constant renewal
of product offerings through frequent launches of new models. A negative trend in the automotive industry or our
inability to adapt effectively to external market conditions coupled with more limited capital than many of our principal
competitors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, global vehicle production capacity significantly exceeds current demand. In the event that industry
shipments decrease and overcapacity intensifies, our competitors may attempt to make their vehicles more attractive
or less expensive to consumers by adding vehicle enhancements, providing subsidized financing or leasing programs,
or by reducing vehicle prices whether directly or by offering option package discounts, price rebates or other sales
incentives in certain markets. Manufacturers in countries that have lower production costs may also choose to export
lower-cost automobiles to more established markets. An increase in these actions could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may be exposed to shortfalls in our pension plans.
Certain of our defined benefit pension plans are currently underfunded. As of December 31, 2016, our defined
benefit pension plans were underfunded by approximately €4.7 billion. Our pension funding obligations may increase
significantly if the investment performance of plan assets does not keep pace with benefit payment obligations.
Mandatory funding obligations may increase because of lower than anticipated returns on plan assets, whether as
a result of overall weak market performance or particular investment decisions, changes in the level of interest rates
used to determine required funding levels, changes in the level of benefits provided for by the plans, or any changes
in applicable law related to funding requirements. Our defined benefit plans currently hold significant investments in
equity and fixed income securities, as well as investments in less liquid instruments such as private equity, real estate
and certain hedge funds. Due to the complexity and magnitude of certain investments, additional risks may exist,
including significant changes in investment policy, insufficient market capacity to complete a particular investment
strategy and an inherent divergence in objectives between the ability to manage risk in the short term and the ability to
quickly re-balance illiquid and long-term investments.
To determine the appropriate level of funding and contributions to our defined benefit plans, as well as the investment
strategy for the plans, we are required to make various assumptions, including an expected rate of return on plan
assets and a discount rate used to measure the obligations under defined benefit pension plans. Interest rate
increases generally will result in a decline in the value of investments in fixed income securities and the present value
of the obligations. Conversely, interest rate decreases will generally increase the value of investments in fixed income
securities and the present value of the obligations. See Note 2, Basis of Preparation-Use of Estimates, within the
Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.
Any reduction in the discount rate or the value of plan assets, or any increase in the present value of obligations, may
increase our pension expenses and required contributions and, as a result, could constrain liquidity and materially
adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. If we fail to make required minimum funding
contributions, we could be subject to reportable event disclosure to the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,
as well as interest and excise taxes calculated based upon the amount of any funding deficiency.
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Our lack of a captive finance company in certain key markets could place us at a competitive disadvantage to
other automakers that may be able to offer consumers and dealers financing and leasing on better terms than our
consumers and dealers are able to obtain.
Our dealers enter into wholesale financing arrangements to purchase vehicles from us to hold in inventory and facilitate
retail sales, and retail consumers use a variety of finance and lease programs to acquire vehicles.
Unlike many of our competitors, we do not own and operate a controlled finance company dedicated solely to our
mass-market vehicle operations in the U.S. and certain key markets in Europe, Asia and South America. Instead
we have elected to partner with specialized financial services providers through joint ventures and commercial
agreements. Our lack of a controlled finance company in these key markets may increase the risk that our dealers
and retail consumers will not have access to sufficient financing on acceptable terms which may adversely affect our
vehicle sales in the future. Furthermore, many of our competitors are better able to implement financing programs
designed to maximize vehicle sales in a manner that optimizes profitability for them and their finance companies on an
aggregate basis. Since our ability to compete depends on access to appropriate sources of financing for dealers and
retail consumers, our lack of a controlled finance company in those markets could have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In other markets, we rely on controlled finance companies, joint ventures and commercial relationships with third
parties, including third party financial institutions, to provide financing to our dealers and retail consumers. The ability of
a finance company to provide financing services at competitive rates is subject to various factors, including:
the performance of loans and leases in their portfolio, which could be materially affected by delinquencies, defaults
or prepayments;
wholesale auction values of used vehicles;
higher than expected vehicle return rates and the residual value performance of vehicles they lease; and
fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates.
Any financial services provider, including our joint ventures and controlled finance companies, will also face other
demands on its capital, including the need or desire to satisfy funding requirements for dealers or consumers of our
competitors as well as liquidity issues relating to other investments. Furthermore, they may be subject to regulatory
changes that may increase their costs, which may impair their ability to provide competitive financing products to our
dealers and retail consumers.
To the extent that a financial services provider is unable or unwilling to provide sufficient financing at competitive rates
to our dealers and retail consumers, such dealers and retail consumers may not have sufficient access to financing to
purchase or lease our vehicles. As a result, our vehicle sales and market share may suffer, which could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Vehicle retail sales depend heavily on affordable interest rates for vehicle financing.
In certain regions, including NAFTA, financing for new vehicle sales has been available at relatively low interest rates
for several years due to, among other things, expansive government monetary policies. As interest rates rise generally,
market rates for new vehicle financing are expected to rise as well, which may make our vehicles less affordable
to retail consumers or steer consumers to less expensive vehicles that tend to be less profitable for us, adversely
affecting our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, if consumer interest rates increase substantially
or if financial service providers tighten lending standards or restrict their lending to certain classes of credit, consumers
may not desire to or be able to obtain financing to purchase or lease our vehicles. Furthermore, because consumers
of our vehicles may be relatively more sensitive to changes in the availability and adequacy of financing and
macroeconomic conditions, our vehicle sales may be disproportionately affected by changes in financing conditions
relative to the vehicle sales of our competitors.
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Limitations on our liquidity and access to funding may limit our ability to execute our Business Plan and improve our
financial condition and results of operations.
Our future performance will depend on, among other things, our ability to finance debt repayment obligations and planned
investments from operating cash flow, available liquidity, the renewal or refinancing of existing bank loans and/or facilities
and possible access to capital markets or other sources of financing. Although we have measures in place that are
designed to ensure that adequate levels of working capital and liquidity are maintained, declines in sales volumes could have
a negative impact on the cash-generating capacity of our operating activities. For a discussion of these factors, refer to the
section—Liquidity and Capital Resources. We could, therefore, find ourselves in the position of having to seek additional
financing and/or having to refinance existing debt, including in unfavorable market conditions, with limited availability of
funding and a general increase in funding costs. Any limitations on our liquidity, due to a decrease in vehicle shipments,
the amount of or restrictions in our existing indebtedness, conditions in the credit markets, general economic conditions or
otherwise, may adversely impact our ability to execute our Business Plan and impair our financial condition and results of
operations. In addition, any actual or perceived limitations of our liquidity may limit the ability or willingness of counterparties,
including dealers, consumers, suppliers, lenders and financial service providers, to do business with us, which could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our current credit rating is below investment grade and any deterioration may significantly affect our funding and prospects.
Our ability to access the capital markets or other forms of financing and the related costs depend, among other
things, on our credit ratings and we are currently rated below investment grade. The rating agencies review our ratings
regularly and, accordingly, new ratings may be assigned to us in the future. It is not currently possible to predict the
timing or outcome of any ratings review.
Any downgrade may increase our cost of capital and potentially limit our access to sources of financing, which could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Refer to the section —
Liquidity and Capital Resources for more information on our financing arrangements.
Our ability to achieve cost reductions and to realize production efficiencies is critical to maintaining our
competitiveness and long-term profitability.
While some productivity improvements are within our control, others depend on external factors, such as commodity
prices, supply capacity limitations, or trade regulation. These external factors may make it more difficult to reduce
costs as planned, and we may sustain larger than expected production expenses, materially affecting our business
and results of operations. Furthermore, reducing costs may prove difficult due to the need to introduce new and
improved products in order to meet consumer expectations and government regulations.
Our business operations and reputation may be impacted by various types of claims, lawsuits, and other
contingent obligations.
We are involved in various product liability, warranty, product performance, asbestos, personal injury, dealer and
supplier disputes, environmental claims and lawsuits, securities law claims, labor, antitrust, intellectual property,
tax and other legal proceedings including those that arise in the ordinary course of our business. We estimate such
potential claims and contingent liabilities and, where appropriate, record provisions to address these contingent
liabilities. The ultimate outcome of the legal matters pending against us is uncertain, and although we do not currently
expect these claims, lawsuits and other legal matters individually to have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition or results of operations, such matters could have, in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our financial
condition or results of operations. Furthermore, additional facts may come to light or we could, in the future, be
subject to judgments or enter into settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition and results of operations. While we maintain insurance coverage with respect to
certain claims, not all claims or potential losses can be covered by insurance, and even if claims could be covered
by insurance, we may not be able to obtain such insurance on acceptable terms in the future, if at all, and any such
insurance may not provide adequate coverage against any such claims. See also Note 20, Provisions, and Note 25,
Guarantees granted, commitments and contingent liabilities, within the Consolidated Financial Statements included
elsewhere in this report for additional information. Further, publicity regarding such investigations and lawsuits,
whether or not they have merit, may adversely affect our reputation and the perception of our vehicles with retail
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customers, which may adversely affect demand for our vehicles, and have a material adverse effect on our business,
results of operations and cash flows. For additional risks regarding certain proceedings, see “Laws, regulations and
governmental policies, including those regarding increased fuel economy requirements and reduced greenhouse gas
emissions, have a significant effect on how we do business and may adversely affect our results of operations.”
A significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising the electronic control systems contained in our
vehicles could damage our reputation, disrupt our business and adversely impact our ability to compete.
Our vehicles, as well as vehicles manufactured by other original equipment manufacturers (or “OEMs”), contain
interconnected and increasingly complex systems that control various vehicle processes including engine, transmission,
safety, steering, brakes, window and door lock functions. Such internal and vehicle systems are susceptible to
malfunctions and interruptions due to equipment damage, power outages, and a range of other hardware, software
and network problems. These systems are also susceptible to cybercrime, or threats of intentional disruption, which are
increasing in terms of sophistication and frequency. A significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising
the electronic control systems contained in our vehicles could damage our reputation, expose us to significant liability and
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to offset the earnings power lost as a result of the Ferrari separation.
In January 2016, we completed the previously announced separation of Ferrari N.V., which was intended to, among
other things, strengthen our capital base. The separation consisted primarily of the October 2015 initial public offering
of 10 percent of the common shares of Ferrari N.V. and the January 2016 transaction in which holders of our common
shares and mandatory convertible securities received our remaining 80 percent interest in Ferrari N.V. The initial public
offering and spin-off in the aggregate ultimately had a positive €1.5 billion impact on our Net industrial debt. However,
Ferrari N.V. contributed €284 million in Net Profit in 2015, and was accounted for as a discontinued operation up until the
date of its separation. If the improvement in our capital position resulting from the separation of Ferrari N.V., together with
improved earnings generation from the rest of our business, is not sufficient to offset the related loss of Net profit, such
insufficiency could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A disruption or security breach in our information technology systems could disrupt our business and adversely impact
our ability to compete.
A significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising the operation of our information technology
systems could damage our reputation, disrupt our business and adversely impact our ability to compete.
Our ability to keep our business operating effectively depends on the functional and efficient operation of our
information, data processing and telecommunications systems, including our vehicle design, manufacturing, inventory
tracking and billing and payment systems. A significant or large-scale malfunction or interruption of any one of our
computer or data processing systems could adversely affect our ability to manage and keep our operations running
efficiently, and damage our reputation if we are unable to track transactions and deliver products to our dealers and
consumers. A malfunction or security breach that results in a wider or sustained disruption to our business could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition to supporting our operations, we use our systems to collect and store confidential and sensitive data,
including information about our business, our consumers and our employees. As our technology continues to evolve,
we anticipate that we will collect and store even more data in the future and that our systems will increasingly use remote
communication features that are sensitive to both willful and unintentional security breaches. Much of our value is derived
from our confidential business information, including vehicle design, proprietary technology and trade secrets, and to the
extent the confidentiality of such information is compromised, we may lose our competitive advantage and our vehicle
shipments may suffer. We also collect, retain and use personal information, including data we gather from consumers for
product development and marketing purposes, and data we obtain from employees. In the event of a breach in security
that allows third parties access to this personal information, we are subject to a variety of ever-changing laws on a global
basis that require us to provide notification to the data owners, and that subject us to lawsuits, fines and other means of
regulatory enforcement. Our reputation could suffer in the event of such a data breach, which could cause consumers to
purchase their vehicles from our competitors. Ultimately, any significant compromise in the integrity of our data security
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, which may harm our business.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights. If we fail to protect our
intellectual property rights, others may be able to compete against us using intellectual property that is the same
as or similar to our own. In addition, there can be no guarantee that our intellectual property rights are sufficient
to provide us with a competitive advantage against others who offer products similar to ours. Despite our efforts,
we may be unable to prevent third parties from infringing our intellectual property and using our technology for
their competitive advantage. Any such infringement could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
The laws of some countries in which we operate do not offer the same protection of our intellectual property rights as
do the laws of the U.S. or Europe. In addition, effective intellectual property enforcement may be unavailable or limited
in certain countries, making it difficult for us to protect our intellectual property from misuse or infringement there.
Our inability to protect our intellectual property rights in some countries could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
Developments in emerging market countries may adversely affect our business.
We operate in a number of emerging markets, both directly (e.g., Brazil and Argentina) and through joint ventures
and other cooperation agreements (e.g., Turkey, India, China and Russia) and have recently taken steps to expand
our manufacturing presence in our South and Central America (“LATAM”) region and Asia and Pacific countries
(“APAC”) region. Our exposure to other emerging countries has increased in recent years, as have the number
and importance of such joint ventures and cooperation agreements. Economic developments in certain LATAM
markets, as well as China, have had and could have in the future material adverse effects on our financial condition
and results of operations. Further, in certain markets in which we or our joint ventures operate, government
approval may be required for certain activities, which may limit our ability to act quickly in making decisions on our
operations in those markets.
The automotive market in these emerging markets is highly competitive, with competition from many of the largest
global manufacturers as well as numerous smaller domestic manufacturers. We anticipate that additional competitors,
both international and domestic, will also seek to enter these markets and that existing market participants will try to
aggressively protect or increase their market share. Increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced
margins and our inability to gain or hold market share, which could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Our reliance on joint arrangements in certain emerging markets may adversely affect the development of our business
in those regions.
We intend to expand our presence in emerging markets, including China and India, through partnerships and joint
ventures. For instance, GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co. (“GAC FCA JV”), our joint venture with Guangzhou
Automobile Group Co., Ltd., has commenced local production of the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade and the all-
new Jeep Compass for the Chinese market, expanding the portfolio of Jeep sport utility vehicles (“SUVs”) currently
available to Chinese consumers. We have also entered into a joint operation with TATA Motors Limited for the
production of certain of our vehicles, engines and transmissions in India.
Our reliance on joint arrangements to enter or expand our presence in these markets may expose us to risk of conflict
with our joint arrangement partners and the need to divert management resources to oversee these shareholder
arrangements. Further, as these arrangements require cooperation with third party partners, these joint arrangements
may not be able to make decisions as quickly as we would if we were operating on our own or may take actions that
are different from what we would do on a standalone basis in light of the need to consider our partners’ interests. As
a result, we may be less able to respond timely to changes in market dynamics, which could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We depend on our relationships with suppliers.
We purchase raw materials and components from a large number of suppliers and depend on services and products
provided by companies outside the Group. Close collaboration between an OEM and its suppliers is common in the
automotive industry, and although this offers economic benefits in terms of cost reduction, it also means that we
depend on our suppliers and are exposed to the possibility that a dispute with any of these suppliers or difficulties,
including those of a financial nature, experienced by our suppliers (whether caused by internal or external factors)
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We face risks associated with increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials, parts,
components and systems used in our vehicles.
We use a variety of raw materials in our business including steel, aluminum, lead, resin and copper, and precious
metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, as well as energy. The prices for these raw materials fluctuate,
and market conditions can affect our ability to manage our Cost of revenues over the short term. We may not be
successful in managing our exposure to these risks. Substantial increases in the prices for raw materials would
increase our operating costs and could reduce profitability if the increased costs cannot be offset by changes in
vehicle prices or countered by productivity gains. In particular, certain raw materials are sourced from a limited
number of suppliers and from a limited number of countries. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to maintain
arrangements with these suppliers that assure access to these raw materials, and in some cases this access may be
affected by factors outside of our control and the control of our suppliers. For instance, natural or man-made disasters
or civil unrest may have severe and unpredictable effects on the price of certain raw materials in the future.
As with raw materials, we are also at risk for supply disruption and shortages in parts and components for use in our
vehicles for many reasons including, but not limited to, tight credit markets or other financial distress, natural or man-
made disasters, or production difficulties. We will continue to work with suppliers to monitor potential disruptions and
shortages and to mitigate the effects of any emerging shortages on our production volumes and revenues. However,
there can be no assurances that these events will not have an adverse effect on our production in the future, and any
such effect may be material.
Any interruption in the supply or any increase in the cost of raw materials, parts, components and systems could
negatively impact our ability to achieve our vehicle shipment objectives and profitability. Long-term interruptions
in supply of raw materials, parts, components and systems may result in a material impact on vehicle production,
vehicle shipment objectives, and profitability. Cost increases which cannot be recouped through increases in
vehicle prices, or countered by productivity gains, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Labor laws and collective bargaining agreements with our labor unions could impact our ability to increase the
efficiency of our operations.
Substantially all of our production employees are represented by trade unions, are covered by collective bargaining
agreements and/or are protected by applicable labor relations regulations that may restrict our ability to modify
operations and reduce costs quickly in response to changes in market conditions. These and other provisions in our
collective bargaining agreements may impede our ability to restructure our business successfully to compete more
effectively, especially with those automakers whose employees are not represented by trade unions or are subject
to less stringent regulations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
We are subject to risks associated with exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other
market risks.
We operate in numerous markets worldwide and are exposed to market risks stemming from fluctuations in currency
and interest rates. The exposure to currency risk is mainly linked to the differences in geographic distribution of our
manufacturing activities and commercial activities, resulting in cash flows from sales being denominated in currencies
different from those connected to purchases or production activities. Additionally, a significant portion of our operating
cash flow is generated in U.S. Dollars and the majority of our indebtedness is denominated in Euro.
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Risk Factors
We use various forms of financing to cover funding requirements for our industrial activities and for providing financing
to our dealers and consumers. Moreover, liquidity for industrial activities is also principally invested in variable-rate
or short-term financial instruments. Our financial services businesses normally operate a matching policy to offset
the impact of differences in rates of interest on the financed portfolio and related liabilities. Nevertheless, changes in
interest rates can affect our Net revenues, finance costs and margins.
In addition, although we manage risks associated with fluctuations in currency and interest rates through financial
hedging instruments, fluctuations in currency or interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Our financial services activities are also subject to the risk of insolvency of dealers and retail consumers, as well as
unfavorable economic conditions in markets where these activities are carried out. Despite our efforts to mitigate such
risks through the credit approval policies applied to dealers and retail consumers, there can be no assurances that we
will be able to successfully mitigate such risks, particularly with respect to a general change in economic conditions.
We are a Dutch public company with limited liability, and our shareholders may have rights different from those of
shareholders of companies organized in the U.S.
The rights of our shareholders may be different from the rights of shareholders governed by the laws of U.S.
jurisdictions. We are a Dutch public company with limited liability (naamloze vennootschap). Our corporate affairs are
governed by our articles of association and by the laws governing companies incorporated in the Netherlands. The
rights of shareholders and the responsibilities of members of our board of directors may be different from the rights
of shareholders and the responsibilities of members of our board of directors in companies governed by the laws of
other jurisdictions including the U.S. In the performance of its duties, our board of directors is required by Dutch law to
consider our interests and the interests of our shareholders, our employees and other stakeholders, in all cases with
due observation of the principles of reasonableness and fairness. It is possible that some of these parties will have
interests that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a shareholder.
It may be difficult to enforce U.S. judgments against us.
We are incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands, and a substantial portion of our assets are outside of the U.S.
Most of our directors and senior management and our independent auditors are resident outside the U.S., and all or
a substantial portion of their respective assets may be located outside the U.S. As a result, it may be difficult for U.S.
investors to effect service of process within the U.S. upon these persons. It may also be difficult for U.S. investors to
enforce within the U.S. judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the U.S. or any
state thereof. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts outside the U.S. would recognize or enforce
judgments of U.S. courts obtained against us or our directors and officers predicated upon the civil liability provisions
of the securities laws of the U.S. or any state thereof. Therefore, it may be difficult to enforce U.S. judgments against
us, our directors and officers and our independent auditors.
We operate so as to be treated as exclusively resident in the United Kingdom for tax purposes, but the relevant tax
authorities may treat us as also being tax resident elsewhere.
We are not a company incorporated in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”). Therefore, whether we are resident in the U.K.
for tax purposes depends on whether our “central management and control” is located (in whole or in part) in the U.K.
The test of “central management and control” is largely a question of fact and degree based on all the circumstances,
rather than a question of law. Nevertheless, the decisions of the U.K. courts and the published practice of Her
Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”), suggest that we, a group holding company, are likely to be regarded as
having become U.K.-resident on this basis from incorporation and remaining so if, as we intend, (i) at least half of
the meetings of our Board of Directors are held in the U.K. with a majority of directors present in the U.K. for those
meetings; (ii) at those meetings there are full discussions of, and decisions are made regarding, the key strategic
issues affecting us and our subsidiaries; (iii) those meetings are properly minuted; (iv) at least some of our directors,
together with supporting staff, are based in the U.K.; and (v) we have permanent staffed office premises in the U.K.
HMRC has accepted that our “central management and control” is in the U.K.
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Although it has been accepted that our “central management and control” is in the U.K., we would nevertheless not
be treated as U.K.-resident if (a) we were concurrently resident in another jurisdiction (applying the tax residence rules
of that jurisdiction) that has a double tax treaty with the U.K. and (b) there were a tie-breaker provision in that tax treaty
which allocated exclusive residence to that other jurisdiction.
Our residence for Italian tax purposes is largely a question of fact based on all circumstances. We set up and we have
thus far maintained, and intend to continue to maintain, our management and organizational structure in such a manner
that we should be deemed resident in the U.K. from our incorporation for the purposes of the Italy-U.K. tax treaty. The
result of this is that we should not be regarded as an Italian tax resident either for the purposes of the Italy-U.K. tax
treaty or for Italian domestic law purposes. Because this analysis is highly factual and may depend on future changes
in our management and organizational structure, there can be no assurance regarding the final determination of our
tax residence. Should we be treated as an Italian tax resident, we would be subject to taxation in Italy on our worldwide
income and may be required to comply with withholding tax and/or reporting obligations provided under Italian tax law,
which could result in additional costs and expenses.
Although it has been accepted that our “central management and control” is in the U.K., we will be resident in the
Netherlands for Dutch corporate income tax and Dutch dividend withholding tax purposes on the basis that we are
incorporated there. Nonetheless, we will be regarded as solely resident in either the U.K. or the Netherlands under the
Netherlands-U.K. tax treaty if the U.K. and Dutch competent authorities agree that this is the case. We have received
a ruling from the U.K. and Dutch competent authorities that we should be treated as resident solely in the U.K. for
the purposes of the treaty. If there is a change over time to the facts upon which a ruling issued by the competent
authorities is based, the ruling may be withdrawn or cease to apply.
We do not expect the June 2016 referendum in which U.K. voters approved an exit from the European Union to affect
our tax residency in the U.K.; however, we are unable to predict with certainty whether the discussions to implement
the referendum will ultimately have any impact on this matter.
The U.K.’s controlled foreign company taxation rules may reduce net returns to shareholders.
On the assumption that we are resident for tax purposes in the U.K., we will be subject to the U.K. controlled foreign
company (“CFC”) rules. The CFC rules can subject U.K.-tax-resident companies (in this case, us) to U.K. tax on the
profits of certain companies not resident for tax purposes in the U.K. in which they have at least a 25 percent direct or
indirect interest. Interests of connected or associated persons may be aggregated with those of the U.K.-tax-resident
company when applying this 25 percent threshold. For a company to be a CFC, it must be treated as directly or indirectly
controlled by persons resident for tax purposes in the U.K. The definition of control is broad (it includes economic rights)
and captures some joint ventures.
We expect, however, that our principal operating activities should fall within one or more exemptions from the CFC rules.
Although we do not expect the U.K.’s CFC rules to have an adverse impact on our financial position, the effect of the
new CFC rules on us is not yet certain. We will continue to monitor developments in this regard and seek to mitigate
any adverse U.K. tax implications which may arise. However, the possibility cannot be excluded that the CFC rules
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If we are deemed to not maintain a permanent establishment in Italy, we could experience a material increase in our
tax liability.
Whether we have maintained a permanent establishment in Italy after the Merger (an “Italian P.E.”) is largely a question of
fact based on all the circumstances. We believe that, on the understanding that we should be a U.K.-resident company
under the Italy-U.K. tax treaty, we are likely to be treated as maintaining an Italian P.E. because we have maintained and
intend to continue to maintain sufficient employees, facilities and activities in Italy to qualify as maintaining an Italian P.E.
Should this be the case (i) the embedded gains on our assets connected with the Italian P.E. cannot be taxed as a result
of the Merger; (ii) our tax-deferred reserves cannot be taxed, inasmuch as they have been recorded in the Italian P.E.’s
financial accounts; and (iii) the Italian fiscal unit that was headed by Fiat before the Merger (the “Fiscal Unit”), continues
with respect to our Italian subsidiaries whose shareholdings are part of the Italian P.E.’s net worth.
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Risk Factors
FCA filed a ruling request with the Italian tax authorities in respect of the continuation of the Fiscal Unit via the Italian
P.E. on April 16, 2014. The Italian tax authorities issued the ruling on December 10, 2014 (the “2014 Ruling”),
confirming that the Fiscal Unit may continue via the Italian P.E. Moreover, in another ruling issued on October 9, 2015
(the “2015 Ruling”), the Italian tax authorities confirmed that the separation of Ferrari from the Group (including the first
demerger of certain assets held through the Italian P.E.) will qualify as a tax-free, neutral transaction from an Italian
income tax perspective. Lastly, in a ruling released on October 28, 2016, the Italian tax authorities confirmed that the
Italian P.E. could determine its computation base for the purposes of the Italian regime on notional interest deduction
(Aiuto alla Crescita Economica) without taking into account certain anti-avoidance provisions (the “2016 Ruling”,
and together with the 2014 Ruling and the 2015 Ruling, the “Rulings”). However, the Rulings are not assessments
of certain sets of facts and circumstances. Therefore, even though the 2014 Ruling confirms that the Fiscal Unit may
continue via the Italian P.E. and the 2015 Ruling and the 2016 Ruling assume such a P.E. to exist, this does not
rule out that the Italian tax authorities may in the future verify whether FCA actually has a P.E. in Italy and potentially
challenge the existence of such a P.E. Because the analysis is highly factual, there can be no assurance regarding our
maintenance of an Italian P.E. after the Merger.
Risks Related to Our Existing Indebtedness
We have significant outstanding indebtedness, which may limit our ability to obtain additional funding on competitive
terms and limit our financial and operating flexibility.
Although we have reduced our net indebtedness over the past several years, the extent of our indebtedness could still
have important consequences on our operations and financial results, including:
we may not be able to secure additional funds for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements
or general corporate purposes;
we may need to use a portion of our projected future cash flow from operations to pay principal and interest on our
indebtedness, which may reduce the amount of funds available to us for other purposes, including product development;
we are more financially leveraged than our competitors, which may put us at a competitive disadvantage; and
we may not be able to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions, which may make us more vulnerable to a
downturn in general economic conditions or our business.
These risks may be exacerbated by volatility in the financial markets, particularly those resulting from perceived strains
on the finances and creditworthiness of several governments and financial institutions, particularly in the Eurozone.
Restrictive covenants in our debt agreements could limit our financial and operating flexibility.
The indentures governing certain of our outstanding public indebtedness, and other credit agreements to which
companies in the Group are a party, contain covenants that restrict the ability of certain companies in the Group to,
among other things:
incur additional debt;
make certain investments;
sell certain assets or merge with or into other companies;
use assets as security in other transactions; and
enter into sale and leaseback transactions.
For more information regarding our credit facilities and debt, refer to the section — Liquidity and Capital Resources.
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Restrictions arising out of FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loans may hinder our ability to manage our operations on a
consolidated, global basis.
FCA US is party to a tranche B term loan maturing May 24, 2017 (the “Tranche B Term Loan due 2017”) and a tranche
B term loan maturing on December 31, 2018 (the “Tranche B Term Loan due 2018”), collectively referred to as the
“Tranche B Term Loans.” The credit agreements that govern the Tranche B Term Loans include covenants that
restrict FCA US’s ability to enter into sale and leaseback transactions, purchase or redeem capital stock, prepay other
debt, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, incur liens, transfer and sell assets or engage in certain business
combinations or undertake various other business activities.
These restrictive covenants could have an adverse effect on our business by limiting our ability to take advantage
of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures or other corporate opportunities. In particular, the credit agreements
that govern the Tranche B Term Loans contain, and future indebtedness may contain, other and more restrictive
covenants. These credit agreements require FCA US to maintain borrowing base collateral coverage and a minimum
liquidity threshold. A breach of any of these covenants or restrictions could result in an event of default on the
indebtedness of FCA US and creditors may foreclose on pledged properties, and could also result in cross-default
under certain of our indebtedness.
Substantially all of the assets of FCA US and its U.S. subsidiary guarantors are unconditionally pledged as security
under the credit agreements that govern its Tranche B Term Loans and could become subject to lenders’ contractual
rights if an event of default were to occur.
FCA US is an obligor and several of its U.S. subsidiaries are guarantors of FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loans. The
obligations under the credit agreements governing the Tranche B Term Loans are secured by senior priority security
interests in substantially all of the assets of FCA US and its U.S. subsidiary guarantors. The collateral includes 100
percent of the equity interests in FCA US’s U.S. subsidiaries and 65 percent of the equity interests in certain of its
non-U.S. subsidiaries held directly by FCA US and its U.S. subsidiary guarantors. An event of default under the credit
agreements that govern FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loans could trigger its lenders’ contractual rights to enforce their
security interest in these assets.
Risks Related to our Common Shares
Our maintenance of two exchange listings may adversely affect liquidity in the market for our common shares and
could result in pricing differentials of our common shares between the two exchanges.
Our common shares are listed and traded on both the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and the Mercato
Telematico Azionario (“MTA”) operated by Borsa Italiana. The dual listing of our common shares may split trading
between the two markets and may result in limited trading liquidity of the shares in one or both markets, which may
adversely affect the development of an active trading market for our common shares on either or both exchanges
and may result in price differentials between the exchanges. Differences in the trading schedules, as well as volatility
in the exchange rate of the two trading currencies, among other factors, may result in different trading prices for our
common shares on the two exchanges, which may contribute to volatility in the trading of our shares.
The loyalty voting structure may affect the liquidity of our common shares and reduce our common share price.
Our loyalty voting structure may limit the liquidity of our common shares and adversely affect the trading prices of
our common shares. The loyalty voting structure is intended to reward shareholders for maintaining long-term share
ownership by granting initial shareholders and persons holding our common shares continuously for at least three
years at any time following the effectiveness of the Merger the option to elect to receive our special voting shares. Our
special voting shares cannot be traded and, immediately prior to the deregistration of common shares from the FCA
Loyalty Register, any corresponding special voting shares shall be transferred to us for no consideration (om niet). This
loyalty voting structure is designed to encourage a stable shareholder base and, conversely, it may deter trading by
those shareholders who are interested in gaining or retaining our special voting shares. Therefore, the loyalty voting
structure may reduce liquidity in our common shares and adversely affect their trading price.
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Risk Factors
The loyalty voting structure may make it more difficult for shareholders to acquire a controlling interest, change our
management or strategy or otherwise exercise influence over us, and the market price of our common shares may be
lower as a result.
The provisions of our articles of association which establish the loyalty voting structure may make it more difficult for
a third party to acquire, or attempt to acquire, control of our company, even if a change of control were considered
favorably by shareholders holding a majority of our common shares. As a result of the loyalty voting structure, a
relatively large proportion of our voting power could be concentrated in a relatively small number of shareholders
who would have significant influence over us. As of February 27, 2017, Exor N.V., which owns 29.4 percent of FCA
common shares, had a voting interest in FCA of 42.60 percent due to its participation in the loyalty voting structure
and as a result will have the ability to exercise significant influence on matters involving our shareholders. Such
shareholders participating in the loyalty voting structure could effectively prevent change of control transactions that
may otherwise benefit our shareholders. The loyalty voting structure may also prevent or discourage shareholders’
initiatives aimed at changing our management or strategy or otherwise exerting influence over us.
There may be potential Passive Foreign Investment Company tax considerations for U.S. Shareholders.
Shares of our stock held by a U.S. holder would be stock of a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for U.S.
federal income tax purposes with respect to a U.S. Shareholder if for any taxable year in which such U.S. Shareholder
held our common shares, after the application of applicable look-through rules (i) 75 percent or more of our gross
income for the taxable year consists of passive income (including dividends, interest, gains from the sale or exchange
of investment property and rents and royalties other than rents and royalties which are received from unrelated
parties in connection with the active conduct of a trade or business, as defined in applicable Treasury Regulations),
or (ii) at least 50 percent of its assets for the taxable year (averaged over the year and determined based upon value)
produce or are held for the production of passive income. U.S. persons who own shares of a PFIC are subject to a
disadvantageous U.S. federal income tax regime with respect to the income derived by the PFIC, the dividends they
receive from the PFIC, and the gain, if any, they derive from the sale or other disposition of their shares in the PFIC.
While we believe that shares of our stock are not stock of a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, this conclusion
is based on a factual determination made annually and thus is subject to change. Moreover, shares of our stock may
become stock of a PFIC in future taxable years if there were to be changes in our assets, income or operations.
Tax consequences of our loyalty voting structure are uncertain.
No statutory, judicial or administrative authority directly discusses how the receipt, ownership, or disposition of special
voting shares should be treated for Italian, U.K. or U.S. tax purposes and as a result, the tax consequences in those
jurisdictions are uncertain.
The fair market value of our special voting shares, which may be relevant to the tax consequences, is a factual
determination and is not governed by any guidance that directly addresses such a situation. Because, among other
things, the special voting shares are not transferable (other than, in very limited circumstances, together with our
associated common shares) and a shareholder will receive amounts in respect of the special voting shares only if
we are liquidated, we believe and intend to take the position that the fair market value of each special voting share is
minimal. However, the relevant tax authorities could assert that the value of the special voting shares as determined by
us is incorrect.
The tax treatment of the loyalty voting structure is unclear and shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors in
respect of the consequences of acquiring, owning and disposing of special voting shares.
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Tax may be required to be withheld from dividend payments.
Although the U.K. and Dutch competent authorities have ruled that we should be treated as solely resident in the U.K.
for the purposes of the Netherlands-U.K. double tax treaty, under Dutch domestic law dividend payments made by us
to Dutch residents are still subject to Dutch dividend withholding tax and we would have no obligation to pay additional
amounts in respect of such payments.
Should Dutch or Italian withholding taxes be imposed on future dividends or distributions with respect to our common
shares, whether such withholding taxes are creditable against a tax liability to which a shareholder is otherwise subject
depends on the laws of such shareholder’s jurisdiction and such shareholder’s particular circumstances. Shareholders
are urged to consult their tax advisors in respect of the consequences of the potential imposition of Dutch and/or
Italian withholding taxes. See “We operate so as to be treated as exclusively resident in the United Kingdom for tax
purposes, but the relevant tax authorities may treat it as also being tax resident elsewhere.” in the section —Risks
Related to Our Business, Strategy and Operations, above.
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Overview
Overview
We are an international automotive group engaged in designing, engineering, manufacturing, distributing and selling
vehicles, components and production systems worldwide through 162 manufacturing facilities and 87 research
and development centers. We have operations in more than 40 countries and sell our vehicles directly or through
distributors and dealers in more than 140 countries. We design, engineer, manufacture, distribute and sell vehicles
for the mass-market under the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia and Ram
brands and the SRT performance vehicle designation. For our mass-market vehicle brands, we have centralized
design, engineering, development and manufacturing operations, which allow us to efficiently operate on a global
scale. We support our vehicle shipments with the sale of related service parts and accessories, as well as service
contracts, worldwide under the Mopar brand name for mass-market vehicles. In addition, we design, engineer,
manufacture, distribute and sell luxury vehicles under the Maserati brand. We make available retail and dealer
financing, leasing and rental services through our subsidiaries, joint ventures and commercial arrangements with
third party financial institutions. In addition, we operate in the components and production systems sectors under the
Magneti Marelli, Teksid and Comau brands.
In 2016, we shipped 4.5 million vehicles, had Net revenues of €111.0 billion and Net profit of €1.8 billion. At
December 31, 2016, we had available liquidity of €23.8 billion (including €6.2 billion available under undrawn
committed credit lines) and we had Net industrial debt of €4.6 billion (Refer to the section —Operating and Financial
Review—Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Net Debt).
History of FCA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. was originally incorporated as a public limited liability company (naamloze
vennootschap) under the laws of the Netherlands on April 1, 2014 and became the parent company of the Group on
October 12, 2014 through the merger described below. Its principal office is located at 25 St. James’s Street, London
SW1A 1HA, United Kingdom (telephone number: +44 (0) 20 7766 0311).
Fiat, the predecessor to FCA, was founded as Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, on July 11, 1899 in Turin, Italy as an
automobile manufacturer. Fiat opened its first factory in 1900 in Corso Dante in Turin with 150 workers producing 24
cars. In 1902 Giovanni Agnelli, Fiat’s founder, became the Managing Director of the company.
Beginning in 2008, Fiat pursued a process of transformation in order to meet the challenges of a changing
marketplace characterized by global overcapacity in automobile production and the consequences of economic
recession that persisted particularly in the European markets on which it had historically depended. As part of its
efforts to restructure operations, Fiat worked to expand the scope of its automotive operations, having concluded
that significantly greater scale was necessary to enable it to be a competitive force in the increasingly global
automotive markets.
In April 2009, Fiat and Old Carco LLC, formerly known as Chrysler LLC (“Old Carco”) entered into a master transaction
agreement, pursuant to which FCA US LLC, formerly known as Chrysler Group LLC, (“FCA US”) agreed to purchase
the principal operating assets of Old Carco and to assume certain of Old Carco’s liabilities. Old Carco traced its
roots to the company originally founded by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 that, since that time, expanded through the
acquisition of the Dodge and Jeep brands.
Following the closing of that transaction on June 10, 2009, Fiat held an initial 20 percent ownership interest in FCA
US, with the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (the “VEBA Trust”), the U.S. Treasury and the Canadian government
holding the remaining interests. FCA US’s operations were funded with financing from the U.S. Treasury and Canadian
government. In addition, Fiat held several options to acquire additional ownership interests in FCA US.
Over the following years, Fiat acquired additional ownership interests in FCA US, leading to majority ownership and full
consolidation of FCA US’s results into our financial statements. On May 24, 2011, FCA US refinanced the U.S. and
Canadian government loans, which were repaid in full, and in July 2011, Fiat acquired the ownership interests in FCA
US held by the U.S. Treasury and Canadian government.
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On January 21, 2014, Fiat purchased all of the VEBA Trust’s equity interests in FCA US, which represented the
41.5 percent of FCA US interest not then held by us, resulting in FCA US becoming an indirect 100 percent owned
subsidiary of FCA.
The FCA Merger
On January 29, 2014, the Board of Directors of Fiat approved a proposed corporate reorganization resulting in the
formation of FCA and decided to establish FCA, organized in the Netherlands, as the parent company of the Group
with its principal executive offices in the United Kingdom.
On June 15, 2014, the Board of Directors of Fiat approved the terms of a cross-border legal merger of Fiat, the
parent of the Group, into its 100 percent owned direct subsidiary, FCA, (the “Merger”). Fiat shareholders received
in the Merger one (1) FCA common share for each Fiat ordinary share that they held. Moreover, under the Articles
of Association of FCA, FCA shareholders received, if they so elected and were otherwise eligible to participate in
the loyalty voting structure, one (1) FCA special voting share for each FCA common share received in the Merger.
The loyalty voting structure is designed to provide eligible long-term FCA shareholders with two votes for each FCA
common share held.
FCA was incorporated under the name Fiat Investments N.V. with issued share capital of €200,000, fully paid and divided
into 20,000,000 common shares having a nominal value of €0.01 each. Capital increased to €350,000 on May 13, 2014.
Fiat shareholders voted and approved the Merger at their extraordinary general meeting held on August 1, 2014. After
this approval, Fiat shareholders not voting in favor of the Merger were entitled to exercise cash exit rights (the “Cash
Exit Rights”). The redemption price payable to these shareholders was €7.727 per share, equivalent to the average
daily closing price published by Borsa Italiana for the six months prior to the date of the notice calling the meeting.
As a result of the exercise of the Cash Exit Rights, concurrent with the Merger, a total of 53,916,397 Fiat shares were
canceled in the Merger with a resulting net aggregate cash disbursement of €417 million.
The Merger became effective on October 12, 2014 and, on October 13, 2014, FCA common shares commenced
trading on the NYSE and on the MTA. The Merger is recognized in FCA’s consolidated financial statements from
January 1, 2014. As a result, FCA, as successor of Fiat, is the parent company of the Group. There were no
accounting effects as a direct result of the Merger.
Ferrari Spin-off
The spin-off of Ferrari N.V. was approved on December 3, 2015 at the extraordinary general meeting of FCA
shareholders, and as the Ferrari segment was available for immediate distribution, it met the criteria to be classified
as a disposal group held for distribution to owners as of December 31, 2015. As a result, the assets and liabilities
of the Ferrari segment were classified as Assets held for distribution and Liabilities held for distribution within the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2015. In addition, the Group classified the Ferrari
segment as a discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2015. The results of Ferrari were excluded
from the Group’s continuing operations, the after-tax result of Ferrari’s operations were shown as a single line item
within the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the Consolidated Income
Statement for the year ended December 31, 2014 was re-presented accordingly.
The spin-off of Ferrari N.V. from the Group was completed on January 3, 2016. The assets and liabilities of the Ferrari
segment were distributed to holders of FCA shares and mandatory convertible securities. Since Exor N.V., which
controls and consolidates FCA, will continue to control and consolidate Ferrari N.V., the spin-off of Ferrari N.V. was
accounted for at book value without any gain or loss on the distribution. FCA shareholders received one common
share of Ferrari N.V. for every ten common shares of FCA and holders of the mandatory convertible securities of FCA
were entitled to receive 0.77369 common shares of Ferrari N.V. for each mandatory convertible security of U.S.$100
notional amount held of record on January 5, 2016. In addition, FCA shareholders participating in the FCA loyalty
voting structure received one special voting share of Ferrari N.V. for every ten special voting shares of FCA held of
record on January 5, 2016. On January 13, 2016, holders of FCA common shares also received a cash payment of
€0.01, less any required applicable withholding tax, for each share held of record as of January 5, 2016.
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Our Business Plan
Our Business Plan
In May 2014, we announced our 2014-2018 Business Plan, which focused on: strengthening and differentiating
our portfolio of brands, including the globalization of Jeep and Alfa Romeo; volume growth; continued platform
convergence and focus on cost efficiencies, as well as enhancing margins and strengthening our capital structure.
In 2016, we continued to make significant strides toward accomplishing these objectives, including by:
Improving our capital structure by completing the separation of Ferrari by the spin-off of our remaining interest to
our shareholders, eliminating the ring-fencing of FCA US cash and reducing Net industrial debt to €4.6 billion;
Strengthening our brand portfolio through the launch of nine all-new products, which included six additions to the
Group’s portfolio (Fiat Tipo, Toro, Fullback and 124 Spider, Maserati Levante and Alfa Romeo Giulia) to address
vehicle segments and offerings for which we had not previously had a vehicle, as well as the Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep
Compass and Fiat Mobi;
Continuing to grow global Jeep volumes, with over 1.4 million vehicles sold worldwide in 2016; and
Ending production of the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart passenger cars and beginning the process of re-purposing
this installed capacity to produce higher margin Ram pickup trucks and Jeep vehicles.
Notwithstanding the market, competitive and economic changes since May 2014, particularly in the Brazilian market,
we have reaffirmed our intent to deliver significant positive operating cash flows for each of the two remaining years of
the Business Plan and reiterated our goal to achieve a Net industrial cash position by the end of 2018.
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Industry Overview
Industry Overview
Vehicle Segments and Descriptions
We manufacture and sell passenger cars, light trucks and light commercial vehicles covering all market segments.
Passenger cars can be divided among seven main groups, whose definition could slightly vary by region. Mini cars,
known as “A segment” vehicles in Europe and often referred to as “city cars,” are between 2.7 and 3.7 meters in length
and include three- and five-door hatchbacks. Small cars, known as “B segment” vehicles in Europe and “sub-compacts”
in the U.S., range in length from 3.7 meters to 4.4 meters and include three- and five-door hatchbacks and sedans.
Compact cars, known as “C segment” vehicles in Europe, range in length from 4.3 meters to 4.7 meters, typically have
a sedan body and mostly include three- and five-door hatchback cars. Mid-size cars, known as “D segment” vehicles in
Europe, range between 4.7 meters to 4.9 meters, typically have a sedan body or are station wagons. Full-size cars range
in length from 4.9 meters to 5.1 meters and are typically sedan cars or, in Europe, station wagons. Minivans, also known
as multi-purpose vehicles (“MPVs”) typically have seating for up to eight passengers. Utility vehicles include SUVs, which
are available with four-wheel drive systems that provide true off-road capabilities, and crossover utility vehicles, (“CUVs”),
which are not designed for heavy off-road use.
Light trucks may be divided between vans (also known as light commercial vehicles), which typically are used for
the transportation of goods or groups of people and have a payload capability up to 4.2 tons, and pickup trucks,
which are light motor vehicles with an open-top rear cargo area and which range in length from 4.8 meters to 5.2
meters (in North America, the length of pickup trucks typically ranges from 5.5 meters to 6 meters). In North America,
minivans and utility vehicles are categorized within trucks. In Europe, vans and pickup trucks are categorized as light
commercial vehicles.
We characterize a vehicle as “new” if its vehicle platform is significantly different from the platform used in the prior
model year and/or has had a full exterior renewal. We characterize a vehicle as “significantly refreshed” if it continues
its previous vehicle platform but has extensive changes or upgrades from the prior model.
Our Industry
Designing, engineering, manufacturing, distributing and selling vehicles require significant investments in product
design, engineering, research and development, technology, tooling, machinery and equipment, facilities and
marketing in order to meet both consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. Automotive OEMs are able
to benefit from economies of scale by leveraging their investments and activities on a global basis across brands
and models. The automotive industry has also historically been highly cyclical, and to a greater extent than many
industries, is impacted by changes in the general economic environment. In addition to having lower leverage and
greater access to capital, larger OEMs that have a more diversified revenue base across regions and products tend to
be better positioned to withstand industry downturns and to benefit from industry growth.
Most automotive OEMs produce vehicles for the mass-market and some of them also produce vehicles for the luxury
market. Vehicles in the mass-market are typically intended to appeal to the largest number of consumers possible.
Intense competition among manufacturers of mass-market vehicles, particularly for non-premium brands, tends to
compress margins, requiring significant volumes to be profitable. As a result, success is measured in part by vehicle
unit sales relative to other automotive OEMs. Luxury vehicles on the other hand are designed to appeal to consumers
with higher levels of disposable income, and can therefore more easily achieve much higher margins. This allows
luxury vehicle OEMs to produce lower volumes, enhancing brand appeal and exclusivity, while maintaining profitability.
In 2016, 92 million automobiles were sold around the world. Although China is the largest single automotive sales
market with approximately 22 million passenger cars sold, the majority of automobile sales are still in the developed
markets, including North America, Western Europe and Japan. Growth in other emerging markets has also played an
increasingly important part in global automotive demand in recent years.
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Financial Services
Because dealers and retail customers finance the purchase of a significant percentage of the vehicles sold worldwide,
the availability and cost of financing is one of the most significant factors affecting vehicle sales volumes. Most dealers
use wholesale or inventory financing arrangements to purchase vehicles from OEMs in order to maintain necessary
vehicle inventory levels. Financial services companies may also provide working capital and real estate loans to
facilitate investment in expansion or restructuring of the dealers’ premises. Financing may take various forms based
on the nature of creditor protection provided under local law, but financial institutions tend to focus on minimizing
credit risk on any financing originated in conjunction with a vehicle sale. Financing to retail customers takes a number
of forms, including simple installment loans and finance leases. While direct online applications to financial services
companies for these financial products are increasing in popularity, these financial products are usually distributed
directly by the dealer. OEMs often use retail financing as a promotional tool, including through campaigns offering
below market rate financing known as subvention programs. In such situations, an OEM typically compensates the
financial services company up front for the difference between the financial return expected under standard market
rates and the rates offered to the customer within the promotional campaign.
Many automakers rely on wholly owned or controlled finance companies to provide this financing. In other situations,
OEMs have relied on joint ventures or commercial relationships with banks and other financial institutions in order to
provide access to financing for dealers and retail customers. The model adopted by any particular OEM in a particular
market depends upon, among other factors, its sales volumes and the availability of stable and cost-effective funding
sources in that market, skilled resources and organization, as well as regulatory requirements.
Financial services companies controlled by OEMs typically receive funding from the OEM’s central treasury or from
industrial and commercial operations of the OEM that have excess liquidity, however, they also access other forms
of funding available from the banking system and capital markets in each market, including sales or securitization of
receivables either in negotiated sales or through securitization programs. Financial services companies controlled
by OEMs compete primarily with banks, independent financial services companies and other financial institutions
that offer financing to dealers and retail customers. The long-term profitability of finance companies also depends
on the cyclical nature of the industry, interest rate volatility, and the ability to access funding on competitive terms
and to manage risks with particular reference to credit risks. OEMs within their global strategy aimed to expand their
business, may provide access to financial services to their dealers and retail customers for the financing of parts and
accessories, as well as pre-paid service contracts.
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Overview of Our Business
Our activities are carried out through six reportable segments: four regional mass-market vehicle segments (NAFTA,
LATAM, APAC and EMEA), Maserati, our global luxury brand segment, and a global Components segment.
The following list sets forth our six reportable segments:
(i) NAFTA: our operations to support distribution and sale of mass-market vehicles in the United States, Canada,
Mexico and Caribbean islands primarily under the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram brands.
(ii) LATAM: our operations to support the distribution and sale of mass-market vehicles in South and Central America
primarily under the Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram brands, with the largest focus of our business in Brazil and Argentina.
(iii) APAC: our operations to support the distribution and sale of mass-market vehicles in the Asia Pacific region
(mostly in China, Japan, Australia, South Korea and India) carried out in the region through both subsidiaries and
joint ventures, primarily under the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional and Jeep brands.
(iv) EMEA: our operations to support the distribution and sale of mass-market vehicles in Europe (which includes the
28 members of the European Union and the members of the European Free Trade Association), the Middle East
and Africa primarily under the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia and Ram brands.
(v) Maserati: the design, engineering, development, manufacturing, worldwide distribution and sale of luxury vehicles
under the Maserati brand.
(vi) Components: production and sale of lighting components, body control units, suspensions, shock absorbers,
electronic systems, and exhaust systems and activities in powertrain (engine and transmissions) components,
engine control units, plastic molding components and in the after-market carried out under the Magneti Marelli
brand name; cast iron components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions and suspension systems, and
aluminum cylinder heads and engine blocks under the Teksid brand name; and design and production of industrial
automation systems and related products for the automotive industry under the Comau brand name.
We also hold interests in companies operating in other activities and businesses. These activities are grouped under
“Other Activities,” which primarily consists of companies that provide services, including accounting, payroll, tax,
insurance, purchasing, information technology, facility management and security for the Group as well as for CNH
Industrial N.V. (“CNHI”) and manage central treasury activities.
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Mass-Market Vehicle Brands
We design, engineer, develop, manufacture, distribute and sell vehicles and service parts under 9 mass-market
vehicle brands, service parts and accessories under the Mopar brand name, as well as the SRT performance vehicle
designation. We believe that we can continue to improve demand for our vehicles by building the value of our mass-
market vehicle brands in particular by ensuring that each of our brands has a clear identity and market focus. Our
mass-market vehicle brands are:
Abarth: Abarth, named after the company founded by Carlo Abarth in 1949, specializes
in performance modification for on-road sports cars.
Alfa Romeo: Alfa Romeo, founded in 1910, and part of the Group since 1986, is known for
a long, sporting tradition and Italian design. With the launch of all-new models, Alfa Romeo
is seeking to reestablish itself as a premium car brand, appealing to drivers seeking high-
level performance and handling combined with captivating and distinctive appearance.
Chrysler: Chrysler, named after the company founded by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925,
aims to create vehicles with distinctive design, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and
technology standing as a leader in design, engineering and value.
Dodge: With a traditional focus on “muscle car” performance vehicles, the Dodge brand,
which began production in 1914, offers a full line of vehicles providing an excellent value
for consumers looking for high performance, dependability and functionality in everyday
driving situations.
Fiat: Fiat brand cars have been produced since 1899 and are currently primarily focused
on the mini, small and medium vehicle segments. The brand aims to make cars that are
flexible, easy to drive, affordable and energy efficient.
Fiat Professional: Fiat Professional, launched in 2007 to replace the “Fiat Veicoli
Commerciali” brand, offers light commercial vehicles and MPVs.
Jeep: Jeep, founded in 1941, is a globally recognized brand focused exclusively on the
SUV and off-road vehicles market. Jeep set an all-time brand record in 2016 with over
1.4 million worldwide shipments (including shipments from our joint ventures).
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Lancia: Lancia, founded in 1906, and part of the Group since 1969, covers the spectrum
of small segment cars and is targeted towards the Italian market.
Ram: Ram, established as a standalone brand separate from Dodge in 2009, offers
a line of full-size trucks, including light and heavy-duty pickup trucks, as well as light
commercial vehicles.
In addition, the Mopar brand provides a full line of service parts and accessories for our mass-market vehicles
worldwide. As of December 31, 2016, we had 52 parts distribution centers throughout the world to support our
customer care efforts in each of our regions. Our Mopar brand accessories allow our customers to customize their
vehicles by including after-market sales of products from side steps and lift-kits, to graphics packages, such as racing
stripes, and custom leather interiors. Further, through the Mopar brand, we offer vehicle service contracts to our retail
customers worldwide under the “Mopar Vehicle Protection” brand, with the majority of our service contract sales in
2016 in the U.S. and Europe. Finally, our Mopar customer care initiatives support our vehicle distribution and sales
efforts in each of our mass-market vehicle segments through 26 call centers located around the world.
Mass-Market Vehicle Design and Manufacturing
Our mass-market vehicle brands target different groups of consumers in different regions. Leveraging the potential of
our broad portfolio of brands, a key component of our strategic plan is to offer vehicles that appeal to a wide range of
consumers located in each regional market. In order to optimize the mix of products we design and manufacture, a
number of factors are considered, including:
consumer tastes, trends and preferences for certain vehicle types which vary based on geographic region, as well
as regulatory requirements affecting our ability to meet consumer demands in those regions;
demographic trends, such as age of population and rate of family formation;
social and economic factors that affect preferences for optional features, affordability and fuel efficiency;
competitive environment, in terms of quantity and quality of competitors’ vehicles offered within a particular
segment;
our brand portfolio, as each of our brands targets a different group of consumers, with the goal of avoiding
overlapping product offerings or creating internal competition among brands and products;
our ability to leverage synergies with existing brands, products, platforms and distribution channels;
the impact of our products and processes on the environment;
development of a diversified portfolio of innovative technology solutions for both conventional engine technologies
and alternative fuels and propulsion systems; and
manufacturing capacity, regulatory requirements and other factors that impact product development, including
ability to minimize time-to-market for new vehicle launches.
We also consider these factors in developing a mix of vehicles within each brand, with an additional focus on ensuring
that the vehicles we develop further our brand strategy.
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We sell mass-market vehicles in all segments of the passenger car and truck markets. Our passenger car product
portfolio includes vehicles such as the Fiat 500 (which has sold more than 1.9 million units globally since its launch in
2007), Alfa Romeo Giulia, Dodge Charger and minivans such as the Chrysler Pacifica. Our light commercial vehicles
include vans such as the Fiat Professional Doblò, Fiat Professional Ducato and Ram ProMaster, and light and heavy-
duty pickup trucks such as the Ram 1500 and 2500/3500. We also sell SUVs and CUVs in a number of vehicle
segments, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade and the all-new Jeep Compass.
We also make use of common technology and parts in our vehicles. For example, we have produced over seven
million Pentastar V-6 engines since 2010, for use in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Ram 1500 and 12 other vehicles.
Because we designed this engine with flexible architecture, we can use it in a range of models, potentially with a
variety of advanced technologies, such as direct injection or turbocharging.
Our efforts to respond to customer demand have led to a number of important initiatives, including localized
production of Jeep vehicles in China and in Brazil to be sold in those countries, which leverages the Jeep brand’s
name recognition in those markets.
Throughout our manufacturing operations, we have deployed World Class Manufacturing (“WCM”) principles.
WCM principles were developed by the WCM Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing
superior manufacturing standards. We are the only OEM that is a member of the WCM Association. WCM fosters
a manufacturing culture that targets improved safety, quality and efficiency, as well as the elimination of all types
of waste. Unlike some other advanced manufacturing programs, WCM is designed to prioritize issues, focus on
those initiatives believed likely to yield the most significant savings and improvements, and direct resources to those
initiatives. Concurrently with our January 2014 acquisition of the remaining 41.5 percent of FCA US owned by the
VEBA Trust, FCA US entered into a memorandum of understanding to supplement the existing collective bargaining
agreement with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
(“UAW”), and provide for a specific commitment to support the implementation of our WCM principles throughout FCA
US’s manufacturing facilities, to facilitate benchmarking across all of our manufacturing plants and actively assist in
the achievement of FCA US’s long-term business plan. We also offer several types of WCM programs to our suppliers
whereby they can learn and incorporate WCM principles into their own operations. Refer to the section - Sustainability
Governance and Commitment to Stakeholders below.
Vehicle Sales Overview
Our new vehicle sales represent sales of vehicles primarily through dealers and distributors, or in some cases, directly
by us, to retail customers and fleet customers. Our sales include mass-market and luxury vehicles manufactured at
our plants, as well as vehicles manufactured by our joint ventures and third party contract manufacturers. Our sales
figures exclude sales of vehicles that we contract manufacture for other OEMs. While our vehicle sales are illustrative
of our competitive position and the demand for our vehicles, sales are not directly correlated to our Net revenues, Cost
of revenues or other measures of financial performance, as such results are primarily driven by our vehicle shipments
to dealers and distributors.
NAFTA
LATAM
APAC
EMEA
Total Mass-Market Vehicle Brands
Maserati
Total Worldwide
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(millions of units)
2.6
0.5
0.2
1.4
4.7
0.04
4.7
2.6
0.6
0.2
1.3
4.7
0.04
4.7
2.5
0.8
0.3
1.2
4.8
0.04
4.8
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NAFTA
NAFTA Sales and Competition
The following table presents our mass-market vehicle sales and estimated market share in the NAFTA segment for the
periods presented:
NAFTA
U.S.
Canada
Mexico and Other
Total
2016(1),(2)
Group Sales Market Share
2015(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
Thousands of units (except percentages)
Years ended December 31
2014(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
2,244
279
88
2,611
12.6%
14.2%
5.3%
12.2%
2,253
291
87
2,631
12.6%
15.1%
6.3%
12.4%
2,106
289
77
2,472
12.5%
15.3%
6.6%
12.4%
(1) Certain fleet sales that are accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales.
(2) Our estimated market share data presented are based on management’s estimates of industry sales data, which use certain data provided by
third-party sources, including IHS Markit and Ward’s Automotive.
(3) Sales information has been restated to be consistent with reporting methodology disclosed in the FCA US press release issued July 26, 2016.
The following table presents estimated new vehicle market share information for us and our principal competitors in
the U.S., our largest market in the NAFTA segment:
U.S.
Automaker
GM
Ford
Toyota
FCA
Honda
Nissan
Hyundai/Kia
Other
Total
Years ended December 31
2016
17.0%
14.6%
13.7%
12.6%
9.2%
8.8%
8.0%
16.1%
100.0%
2015
Percentage of industry
17.3%
14.7%
14.0%
12.6%
8.9%
8.3%
7.8%
16.4%
100.0%
2014
17.4%
14.7%
14.1%
12.4%
9.2%
8.2%
7.8%
16.2%
100.0%
After a sharp decline from 2007 to 2010, the U.S. automotive market sales steadily improved through 2015 and have
remained stable in 2016. U.S. industry sales, including medium and heavy-duty vehicles, increased from 10.6 million
units in 2009 to 17.9 million units in 2016. The strong recovery in automotive sector in 2015 was supported by robust
macroeconomic and automotive specific factors, such as growth in per capita disposable income, improved consumer
confidence, the increasing age of vehicles in operation, improved consumer access to affordably priced financing and
higher prices of used vehicles. While these contributing factors remain relatively strong, some of them have begun to
moderate in 2016, which has resulted in a plateauing of auto sales, albeit at high levels on a historic basis.
Our vehicle line-up in the NAFTA segment leverages the brand recognition of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram
brands to offer cars, utility vehicles, pickup trucks and minivans under those brands, as well as vehicles in smaller
segments, such as the Fiat 500 in the micro/small-segment and the Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade in the small SUV/
crossover segment. Our vehicle sales and profitability in the NAFTA segment are generally weighted towards larger
vehicles such as utility vehicles, trucks and vans, while overall industry sales in the NAFTA segment generally are more
evenly weighted between smaller and larger vehicles.
During 2016, production began for the all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which represented the industry’s first electrified
minivan and in December 2016, Google’s Self-Driving Car Project, Waymo, and FCA announced the completion of the
production of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans, which were uniquely built to enable fully self-driving operation. The
all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia was launched in NAFTA, with sales starting in December 2016. In addition, the all-new Alfa
Romeo Stelvio, which is the first ever Alfa Romeo SUV, was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2016.
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In connection with the NAFTA capacity realignment plan, production of the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 was
discontinued in 2016 to allow realignment of the capacity to our manufacturing of utility vehicles and trucks.
NAFTA Distribution
In the NAFTA segment, our vehicles are sold primarily to dealers in our dealer network for sale to retail consumers and
fleet customers. The following table sets forth the number of independent entities in our dealer and distributor network
in the NAFTA segment. The table counts each independent dealer entity, regardless of the number of contracts or
points of sale the dealer operates. Where we have a relationship with a general distributor, this table reflects that
general distributor as one distribution relationship:
NAFTA
2016
3,273
At December 31
2014
3,251
2015
3,261
In the NAFTA segment, fleet sales in the commercial channel are typically more profitable than sales in the government
and daily rental channels since they more often involve customized vehicles with more optional features and
accessories; however, vehicle orders in the commercial channel are usually smaller in size than the orders made in
the daily rental channel. Fleet sales in the government channel are generally more profitable than fleet sales in the
daily rental channel primarily due to the mix of products included in each respective channel. Rental car companies,
for instance, place larger orders of small and mid-sized cars and minivans with minimal options, while sales in the
government channel often involve a higher mix of relatively more profitable vehicles such as pickup trucks, minivans
and large cars with more options.
NAFTA Segment Mass-Market Dealer and Customer Financing
In the NAFTA segment, we do not have a captive finance company or joint venture and instead rely upon independent
financial service providers, including Santander Consumer USA Inc. (or “SCUSA”) to provide financing for dealers and
retail customers in the U.S. In February 2013, we entered into a private label financing agreement with SCUSA (the
“SCUSA Agreement”), under which SCUSA provides a wide range of wholesale and retail financial services to our
dealers and retail customers in the U.S., under the Chrysler Capital brand name.
The SCUSA Agreement has a ten year term from February 2013, subject to early termination in certain circumstances,
including the failure by a party to comply with certain of its ongoing obligations under the SCUSA Agreement. Under
the SCUSA Agreement, SCUSA has certain rights, including limited exclusivity to participate in specified minimum
percentages of certain retail financing rate subvention programs, provided SCUSA maintains certain performance
standards as set out in the SCUSA Agreement. SCUSA’s exclusivity rights are subject to SCUSA maintaining price
competitiveness based on market benchmark rates to be determined through a steering committee process as well as
minimum approval rates.
The SCUSA Agreement replaced an auto finance relationship with Ally Financial Inc. (or “Ally”), which was terminated
in 2013. As of December 31, 2016, Ally was providing wholesale lines of credit to approximately 36 percent of our
dealers in the U.S. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we estimate that approximately 85 percent of the vehicles
purchased by our U.S. retail customers were financed or leased of which approximately 45 percent were financed or
leased through Ally and SCUSA. Additionally, we have arrangements with a number of financial institutions to provide
a variety of dealer and retail customer financing programs in Canada.
In December 2015, FCA Mexico entered into a ten year private label financing agreement with FC Financial, S.A De
C.V., Sofom, E.R., Grupo Financiaro Inbursa (“FC Financial”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Inbursa, under
which FC Financial provides a wide range of wholesale and retail financial services to our dealers and retail customers
under the FCA Financial Mexico brand name. The wholesale repurchase obligation under the agreement is limited to
wholesale purchases in case of actual or constructive termination of a dealer’s franchise agreement.
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LATAM Sales and Competition
The following table presents our mass-market vehicle sales and market share in the LATAM segment for the
periods presented:
LATAM
Brazil
Argentina
Other LATAM
Total
2016(1)
Group Sales Market Share
2015(1)
Group Sales Market Share
Thousands of units (except percentages)
Years ended December 31
2014(1)
Group Sales Market Share
365
79
29
473
18.4%
11.6%
2.9%
12.9%
483
74
27
584
19.5%
11.9%
2.7%
14.2%
706
88
37
830
21.2%
13.4%
3.0%
16.0%
(1) Our estimated market share data presented are based on management’s estimates of industry sales data, which use certain data provided by
third-party sources, including IHS Markit, National Organization of Automotive Vehicles Distribution and Association of Automotive Producers.
The following table presents our mass-market vehicle market share information and our principal competitors in Brazil,
our largest market in the LATAM segment:
Brazil
Automaker
FCA
GM
Volkswagen(*)
Ford
Other
Total
Years ended December 31
2014(1)
2015(1)
Percentage of industry
19.5%
15.6%
15.2%
10.2%
39.5%
100.0%
21.2%
17.4%
17.7%
9.2%
34.5%
100.0%
2016(1)
18.4%
17.4%
12.1%
9.1%
43.0%
100.0%
(1) Our estimated market share data presented are based on management’s estimates of industry sales data, which use certain data provided by
third-party sources, including IHS Markit, National Organization of Automotive Vehicles Distribution and Association of Automotive Producers.
(*) Including Audi.
The automotive industry within which the LATAM segment operates decreased 11 percent from 2015, to 3.7 million
vehicles (cars and light commercial vehicles) in 2016, which was primarily driven by a 20 percent decrease in Brazil’s
industry vehicle sales reflecting continued macroeconomic weakness that was partially offset by an increase of 9
percent in Argentina’s industry vehicle sales.
Although Group sales in LATAM decreased 19 percent from 2015, the Group remained the market leader in Brazil,
albeit reducing its lead over its nearest competitor to 100 basis points with market share at 18.4 percent, which
decreased 110 basis points due to strong competition and pricing actions taken to protect margins. In Argentina,
overall market share declined to 11.6 percent from 11.9 percent in 2015.
Our vehicle sales in the LATAM segment leverage the name recognition of Fiat and the relatively urban population of
countries like Brazil to offer Fiat brand Segment A and B vehicles in our key markets in the LATAM segment. We are
the leading automaker in Brazil, due in large part to Fiat’s leadership in the A segment (which represents more than 25
percent of Brazilian market vehicle sales). In Brazil, Fiat also leads the small and medium pickup truck market with the
Fiat Strada and all-new Fiat Toro at 55 percent and 74.3 percent of specific segment share respectively, while Jeep
is continuing its momentum in the small and medium SUV segments with the Jeep Renegade consolidating segment
share at 17.5 percent and with the commercial launch of the all-new Jeep Compass. The all-new Jeep Compass,
which is a global compact SUV, is produced in the Pernambuco plant in Brazil.
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LATAM Distribution
The following table presents the number of independent entities in our dealer and distributor network. In the LATAM
segment, we generally enter into multiple dealer agreements with a single dealer, covering one or more points of sale.
Outside Brazil and Argentina, our major markets, we distribute our vehicles mainly through general distributors and
their dealer networks. This table counts each independent dealer entity, regardless of the number of contracts or
points of sale the dealer operates. Where we have relationships with a general distributor in a particular market, this
table reflects that general distributor as one distribution relationship:
LATAM
2016
430
At December 31
2014
441
2015
442
LATAM Dealer and Customer Financing
In the LATAM segment, we provide access to dealer and retail customer financing through both wholly owned captive
finance companies and through strategic relationships with financial institutions.
We have two wholly owned captive finance companies in the LATAM segment: Banco Fidis S.A. in Brazil and Fiat
Credito Compañia Financiera S.A. in Argentina. These captive finance companies offer dealer and retail customer
financing. In addition, in Brazil we have two significant commercial partnerships with Banco Itaù and Bradesco to
provide financing to retail customers purchasing Fiat brand vehicles. Banco Itaù is a leading vehicle retail financing
company in Brazil. This partnership was renewed in August 2013 for a ten-year term ending in 2023. Under this
agreement, Banco Itaù has exclusivity on our promotional campaigns and preferential rights on non-promotional
financing. We receive commissions in connection with each vehicle financing above a certain threshold. This
agreement applies only to our retail customers purchasing Fiat branded vehicles. In July 2015, FCA Fiat Chrysler
Automoveis Brasil (“FCA Brasil”) and Banco Fidis signed a ten-year partnership contract with Bradesco, through
its affiliate Bradesco Financiamentos, whereby Bradesco Financiamentos will finance retail sales of Jeep, Chrysler,
Dodge and Ram vehicles in Brazil. Banco Fidis will be in charge of the commercial management of this partnership,
intermediating the relationship between FCA Brasil clients and dealers with Bradesco Financiamentos regarding the
offer of financial products. Under this agreement, Bradesco has exclusivity on promotional campaigns and FCA Brasil
will promote Bradesco as its official financial partner. We receive commissions for this partnership agreement and for
acting as banking agent based on profitability and penetration reached by the partnership.
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APAC Sales and Competition
The following table presents our vehicle sales in the APAC segment for the periods presented:
APAC
China(2)
Japan
Australia
India(3)
South Korea
APAC 5 major Markets
Other APAC
Total
2016(1),(4)
Group Sales Market Share
2015(1),(4)
Group Sales Market Share
Thousands of units (except percentages)
Years ended December 31
2014(1),(4)
Group Sales Market Share
176
20
18
7
7
228
5
233
0.8%
0.5%
1.6%
0.2%
0.4%
0.7%
—
—
139
17
35
9
7
207
8
215
0.8%
0.4%
3.1%
0.3%
0.4%
0.7%
—
—
171
18
44
12
6
251
6
257
1.0%
0.4%
4.0%
0.5%
0.5%
0.9%
—
—
(1) Our estimated market share data presented are based on management’s estimates of industry sales data, which use certain data provided by
third-party sources, including R.L. Polk Data, IHS Markit and National Automobile Manufacturing Associations.
(2) Sales data include vehicles sold by our joint ventures in China.
(3) India market share is based on wholesale volumes.
(4) Group sales reflect retail deliveries. APAC industry reflects aggregate for major markets where the Group competes (China, Australia, Japan,
South Korea, and India). Market share is based on retail registrations except, as noted above, in India where market share is based on
wholesale volumes.
The automotive industry in the APAC segment has shown strong year-over-year growth. Industry sales in the five
key markets (China, India, Japan, Australia and South Korea) where we compete increased from 16.1 million in 2009
to 32.2 million in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of approximately 10 percent. Industry demand
increased 11 percent with growth in China (+15 percent), India (+7 percent) and Australia (+2 percent) and South
Korea flat, offsetting a 2 percent decline in Japan.
We sell a range of vehicles in the APAC segment, including small and compact cars and utility vehicles. Although
our smallest mass-market segment by vehicle sales, we believe the APAC segment represents a significant growth
opportunity and we have invested in building relationships with key joint venture partners in China and India in order to
increase our presence in the region. In 2010, the GAC FCA JV was formed for the production of Fiat brand passenger
cars due to the demand for mid-size vehicles in China. In 2015, we expanded local production by the GAC FCA JV
with the production of the Jeep Cherokee and in 2016, we continued the transition to local SUV production in China
with the production of the Jeep Renegade (in April) and the all-new Jeep Compass (in November) at the Guangzhou
plant of the GAC FCA JV. In 2016, the Jeep brand made its return to India, with the launches of the imported Jeep
Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee; preparation also continues for the local production of the all-new Jeep Compass
planned in the Ranjangaon, India plant for sale in India and other right-hand drive countries in 2017. We also work
with a joint venture partner in India to manufacture Fiat branded vehicles that we distribute through wholly owned
subsidiaries. In other parts of the APAC segment, we distribute vehicles that we manufacture in the U.S. and Europe
through our dealers and distributors.
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APAC Distribution
In the key markets in the APAC segment (China, Australia, India, Japan and South Korea), we sell our vehicles through
a wholly owned subsidiary or through our joint ventures to local independent dealers. In other markets where we do
not have a substantial presence, we have agreements with general distributors for the distribution of our vehicles
through their networks. The following table presents the number of independent entities in our dealer and distributor
network. The table counts each independent dealer entity, regardless of the number of contracts or points of sale the
dealer operates. Where we have relationships with a general distributor in a particular market, this table reflects that
general distributor as one distribution relationship:
APAC
2016
663
At December 31
2014
729
2015
681
APAC Dealer and Customer Financing
In the APAC segment, we operate a wholly owned captive finance company, FCA Automotive Finance Co., Ltd,
which supports, on a non-exclusive basis, our sales activities in China through dealer and retail customer financing.
Cooperation agreements are also in place with third party financial institutions to provide dealer network and retail
customer financing in India, South Korea, Australia and Japan.
EMEA
EMEA Sales and Competition
The following table presents our passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales in the EMEA segment for the
periods presented:
EMEA Passenger Cars
2016(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
2015(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
Thousands of units (except percentages)
Years ended December 31
2014(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
Italy
Germany
UK
France
Spain
Other Europe
Europe*
Other EMEA**
Total
528
97
84
80
60
136
985
113
1,098
28.9%
2.9%
3.1%
4.0%
5.2%
3.3%
6.5%
—
—
446
90
83
71
47
127
864
124
988
28.3%
2.8%
3.2%
3.7%
4.5%
3.3%
6.1%
—
—
377
84
80
62
36
121
760
126
886
27.7%
2.8%
3.2%
3.5%
4.3%
3.5%
5.8%
—
—
* 28 members of the European Union and members of the European Free Trade Association (other than Italy, Germany, UK, France, and Spain).
** Market share not included in Other EMEA because our presence is less than one percent.
(1) Certain fleet sales accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales.
(2) Our estimated market share data is presented based on the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) Registration Databases
and national Registration Offices databases.
(3) Sale data includes vehicle sales by our joint venture in Turkey.
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EMEA Light Commercial
Vehicles
2016(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
2015(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
Thousands of units (except percentages)
Years ended December 31
2014(1),(2),(3)
Group Sales Market Share
Europe*
Other EMEA**
Total
250
69
319
11.6%
—
—
217
77
294
11.3%
—
—
197
68
265
11.5%
—
—
* 28 members of the European Union and members of the European Free Trade Association.
** Market share not included in Other EMEA because our presence is less than one percent.
(1) Certain fleet sales accounted for as operating leases are included in vehicle sales.
(2) Our estimated market share data is presented based on the national Registration Offices databases on products categorized under light
commercial vehicles.
(3) Sale data includes vehicle sales by our joint venture in Turkey.
The following table summarizes our new vehicle market share information and our principal competitors in Europe, our
largest market in the EMEA segment:
Europe-Passenger Cars
Automaker
Volkswagen
Renault
PSA
Ford
BMW
GM
FCA (1)
Daimler
Toyota
Other
Total
Years ended December 31
2016(*)
24.1%
10.1%
9.7%
6.9%
6.8%
6.6%
6.6%
6.2%
4.3%
18.7%
100.0%
2015(*)
Percentage of industry
24.8%
9.6%
10.4%
7.2%
6.6%
6.7%
6.1%
5.9%
4.3%
18.4%
100.0%
2014(*)
25.5%
9.5%
10.7%
7.3%
6.4%
7.1%
5.9%
5.4%
4.3%
17.9%
100.0%
Including all 28 European Union (EU) Member States and the 4 European Free Trade Association, or EFTA member states.
*
(1) Market share data is presented based on the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA Registration Databases, which also
includes Maserati within our Group for all periods presented; includes Ferrari within our Group for 2014 and 2015.
In 2016, the Fiat brand continued its leadership in the minicar segment with a market share of 29.4 percent in EU
28+EFTA where it steadily controls the first two positions: Panda (market share of 14.9 percent), followed by the Fiat
500 (market share of 14.5 percent). In Italy, the Fiat 500X led its segment with a market share of 20.6 percent.
The Jeep brand in EMEA continued its growth selling 128,000 units, up 9 percent over the prior year. Volumes were also
higher in the light commercial vehicle segment, with industry sales up 12 percent over the prior year to about 2.2 million
units. The Ducato continued its strong performance in 2016, leading its segment in Europe with a growth of 13 percent.
The all-new Fiat Tipo family, which is sold in approximately 40 countries across EMEA, completed its lineup in
September 2016 with the introduction of the Fiat Tipo station wagon, which complemented the Fiat Tipo hatchback
that was launched in June 2016 and the Fiat Tipo four-door compact sedan that was launched in December 2015,
marking Fiat’s comeback to the medium-compact and compact sedan segments.
The commercial launch of the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia in major European markets took place in the second quarter
of 2016, marking the return of Alfa Romeo to the premium sedan segment in EMEA.
In Europe, FCA’s sales are largely weighted to passenger cars, with approximately 42 percent of our total vehicle sales
in the small car segment for 2016, reflecting demand for smaller vehicles due to driving conditions prevalent in many
European cities and stringent environmental regulations.
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EMEA Distribution
In Europe, our relationship with individual dealer entities can be represented by a number of contracts (typically, we
enter into one agreement per brand of vehicles to be sold), and the dealer can sell those vehicles through one or more
points of sale. In many markets, points of sale tend to be physically small and carry limited inventory.
In Europe, we sell our vehicles directly to independent and our own dealer entities located in most European markets.
In other markets in the EMEA segment in which we do not have a substantial presence, we have agreements with
general distributors for the distribution of our vehicles through their existing distribution networks.
The following table summarizes the number of independent entities in our dealer and distributor network. The table
counts each independent dealer entity, regardless of the number of contracts or points of sale the dealer operates.
Where we have relationships with a general distributor in a particular market, this table reflects that general distributor
as one distribution relationship:
EMEA
2016
2,071
At December 31
2015
2,090
2014
2,143
EMEA Dealer and Customer Financing
In the EMEA segment, dealer and retail customer financing is primarily managed by FCA Bank, our joint venture with
Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance S.A. (or “Crédit Agricole”). FCA Bank operates in Europe including Italy, France,
Germany, the U.K. and Spain. We began this joint venture in 2007, and in July 2013, we reached an agreement with
Crédit Agricole to extend its term through December 31, 2021. Under the agreement, FCA Bank will continue to
benefit from the financial support of Crédit Agricole while continuing to strengthen its position as an active player in the
securitization and debt markets. FCA Bank provides retail and dealer financing to support our mass-market vehicle
brands and Maserati vehicles, as well as certain other OEMs.
Fidis S.p.A., our wholly owned captive finance company, supports selected dealers in Italy, upon the OEM request by
providing financing, as well as factoring services to the Group’s subsidiaries when they acquire receivables originated
in different regions. We also operate a joint venture providing financial services to retail customers in Turkey, and
operate vendor programs with bank partners in other markets to provide access to financing in those markets.
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Maserati
Maserati, a luxury vehicle brand founded in 1914, became part of our business in 1993. We believe that Maserati
customers typically seek a combination of style, both in high quality interiors and external design, performance, sports
handling and comfort that come with a top of the line luxury vehicle. In 2013, the Maserati brand was re-launched
by the introduction of the next generation Quattroporte and the introduction of the all-new Ghibli (luxury four door
sedans), the first addressed the flagship large sedan segment and the second was designed to address the luxury
full-size sedan vehicle segment. Maserati’s current vehicles also include the GranTurismo, the brand’s first modern
two door, four seat coupe, also available in a convertible version. In 2016, the all-new Maserati Levante was launched,
which was the first SUV in Maserati’s history and which completed the Maserati product portfolio.
The following table shows the distribution of Maserati sales by geographic regions as a percentage of total sales for
each year ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
U.S.
China
Europe Top 4 countries(1)
Japan
Other countries
Total
As a percentage of
2016 sales
31%
As a percentage of
2015 sales
37%
As a percentage of
2014 sales
39%
30%
15%
3%
21%
100%
22%
14%
5%
22%
100%
25%
13%
4%
19%
100%
(1) Europe Top 4 Countries by sales, includes Italy, UK, Germany and Switzerland.
In 2016, a total of 40 thousand Maserati vehicles were sold to retail consumers, an increase of 27 percent compared
to 2015, with increased sales in all major regions and China sales almost doubling over prior year, primarily due to the
all-new Maserati Levante.
We sell our Maserati vehicles through a worldwide distribution network of approximately 420 Maserati dealers as of
December 31, 2016, that is separate from our mass-market vehicle distribution network.
FCA Bank provides access to retail customer financing for Maserati brand vehicles in Europe and subsidiaries of
Fidis S.p.A. provide retail and dealer financings on a non-exclusive basis in China. In other regions, we rely on local
agreements with financial services providers for financing of Maserati brand vehicles.
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Components
We sell components and production systems under the following brands:
Magneti Marelli. Founded in 1919 as a joint venture between Fiat and Ercole Marelli, Magneti Marelli is an international
leader in the design and production of state-of-the-art automotive systems and components. Through Magneti
Marelli, we design and manufacture automotive lighting systems, powertrain (engines and transmissions) components
and engine control units, electronic systems, suspension systems and exhaust systems, and plastic components
and modules. The Automotive Lighting business line, headquartered in Reutlingen, Germany, is dedicated to the
development, production and sale of automotive exterior lighting products for all major OEMs worldwide. The
Powertrain business line is dedicated to the production of engine and transmission components for automobiles,
motorbikes and light commercial vehicles and has a global presence due to its own research and development
centers, applied research centers and production plants. The Electronic Systems business line provides know-how
in the development and production of hardware and software in mechatronics, instrument clusters, telematics and
satellite navigation. We also provide aftermarket parts and services and operate in the motor-sport business, in
particular electronic and electro-mechanical systems for championship motor-sport racing, under the Magneti Marelli
brand. We believe the Magneti Marelli brand is characterized by key technologies available to its final customers at a
competitive price, with high quality and competitive offerings, technology and flexibility.
Magneti Marelli provides wide-ranging expertise in electronics through a process of ongoing innovation and
environmental sustainability in order to develop intelligent systems for active and passive vehicle safety, on-board
comfort and powertrain technologies. Magneti Marelli products that are intended to improve energy efficiency
(including hybrid systems, Xenon and LED lights, gasoline direct injection systems and automated manual
transmissions) contributed €2.3 billion in revenues for 2016. With 86 production facilities and 45 research and
development centers (including joint ventures), Magneti Marelli has a presence in 18 countries and supplies all the
major OEMs across the globe. In several countries, Magneti Marelli’s activities are carried out through a number of
joint ventures with local partners with the goal of entering more easily into new markets by leveraging the partners’
local relationships. Thirty-one percent of Magneti Marelli’s 2016 revenue is derived from sales to the Group.
Teksid. Originating from Fiat’s 1917 acquisition of Ferriere Piemontesi, the Teksid brand was established in 1978 and
today specializes in grey and nodular iron castings production. Teksid produces iron engine blocks, cylinder heads,
engine components, transmission parts, gearboxes and suspensions. Teksid Aluminum produces aluminum engine
blocks and cylinder heads. Fifty percent of Teksid’s 2016 revenue is derived from sales to the Group.
Comau. Founded in 1973, Comau, which originally derived its name from the acronyms of COnsorzio MAcchine
Utensili (consortium of machine tools), produces advanced manufacturing systems through an international network.
Comau operates primarily in the field of integrated automation technology, delivering advanced turnkey systems to
its customers. Through Comau, we develop and sell a wide range of industrial applications, including robotics, and
provide support service and training to customers. Comau’s main activities include powertrain metal-cutting systems,
mechanical assembly systems and testing, innovative and high performance body welding and assembly systems
and robotics. Comau’s automation technology is used in a variety of industries, including automotive and aerospace.
Comau also provides maintenance services in Latin America. Twenty-eight percent of Comau’s 2016 revenue is
derived from sales to the Group.
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Operating Results
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We monitor our operations through the use of several non-generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”)
financial measures: Net debt, Net industrial debt, Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (“Adjusted EBIT”),
Adjusted net profit and certain information provided on a constant exchange rate basis. We believe that these non-
GAAP financial measures provide useful and relevant information regarding our operating results and enhance the
overall ability to assess our financial performance and financial position. They provide us with comparable measures
which facilitate management’s ability to identify operational trends, as well as make decisions regarding future
spending, resource allocations and other operational decisions. These and similar measures are widely used in the
industry in which we operate, however, these financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled
measures of other companies and are not intended to be substitutes for measures of financial performance and
financial position as prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union.
Net Debt and Net Industrial Debt
We believe Net debt is useful in providing a measure of the Group’s total indebtedness after consideration of cash and
cash equivalents and current securities.
Due to different sources of cash flows used for the repayment of the financial debt between industrial activities and
financial services (by cash from operations for industrial activities and by collection of financial receivables for financial
services) and the different business structure and leverage implications, we provide a separate analysis of Net debt
between industrial activities and financial services.
The division between industrial activities and financial services represents a sub-consolidation based on the core
business activities (industrial or financial services) of each Group company. The sub-consolidation for industrial
activities also includes companies that perform centralized treasury activities, such as raising funding in the market
and financing Group companies, but do not, however, provide financing to third parties. Financial services includes
companies that provide retail and dealer finance as well as leasing and rental services in support of the mass-
market vehicle brands in certain geographical segments and for the Maserati luxury brand. In addition, activities of
financial services include providing factoring services to industrial activities, as an alternative to factoring from third
parties. Operating results of such financial services activities are included within the respective region or sector in
which they operate.
Net industrial debt (i.e., Net debt of industrial activities) is management’s primary measure for analyzing our financial
leverage and capital structure and is one of the key targets used to measure our performance, however it should
not be considered as a substitute for cash flow or other methods of analyzing our results as reported under IFRS.
Net industrial debt is computed as: debt plus derivative financial liabilities related to industrial activities less (i) cash
and cash equivalents, (ii) current available-for-sale and held-for-trading securities, (iii) current financial receivables
from Group or jointly controlled financial services entities and (iv) derivative financial assets and collateral deposits;
therefore, debt, cash and other financial assets/liabilities pertaining to financial services entities are excluded from the
computation of Net industrial debt.
Refer to the section —Liquidity and Capital Markets - Net Debt below for further information and the reconciliation
of these non-GAAP measures to Debt, which is the most directly comparable measure included in our Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position.
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Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted EBIT excludes certain adjustments from Net profit from continuing operations including gains/(losses) on
the disposal of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and unusual income/(expenses) that are
considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature, and also excludes Net financial expenses and Tax
expense/(benefit). Adjusted EBIT is used for internal reporting to assess performance and as part of the Group’s
forecasting, budgeting and decision making processes as it provides additional transparency of the Group’s core
operations. We believe this non-GAAP measure is useful because it excludes items that we do not believe are
indicative of the Group’s ongoing operating performance and allows management to view operating trends, perform
analytical comparisons and benchmark performance between periods and among our segments. We also believe
that Adjusted EBIT is useful for analysts and investors to understand how management assesses the Group’s
ongoing operating performance on a consistent basis. In addition, Adjusted EBIT is one of the metrics used in
the determination of the annual performance bonus for the Chief Executive Officer of the Group and other eligible
employees, including members of the Group Executive Council.
Refer to the section —Group Results below for further discussion and for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure
to Net profit from continuing operations, which is the most directly comparable measure included in our Consolidated
Income Statement. Adjusted EBIT should not be considered as a substitute for Net profit from continuing operations,
cash flow or other methods of analyzing our results as reported under IFRS.
Adjusted Net Profit
Adjusted net profit is calculated as Net profit from continuing operations excluding post-tax impacts of the same items
excluded from Adjusted EBIT, as well as financial income/(expenses) and tax income/(expenses) considered rare or
discrete events that are infrequent in nature. We believe this non-GAAP measure is useful because it also excludes
items that we do not believe are indicative of the Group’s ongoing operating performance and provides investors with
a more meaningful comparison of the Group’s ongoing operating performance. In addition, Adjusted net profit is one
of the metrics used in the determination of the annual performance bonus and the achievement of certain performance
objectives established under the terms of the equity incentive plan for the Chief Executive Officer of the Group and
other eligible employees, including members of the Group Executive Council.
Refer to the section —Group Results below for further discussion and for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure
to Net profit from continuing operations, which is the most directly comparable measure included in our Consolidated
Income Statement. Adjusted net profit should not be considered as a substitute for Net profit from continuing
operations, cash flow or other methods of analyzing our results as reported under IFRS.
Constant Currency Information
The discussion within —Results of Operations below includes information about our results at constant exchange
rates (“CER”), which is calculated by applying the prior year average exchange rates to current financial data
expressed in local currency in which the relevant financial statements are denominated (see Note 2, Basis of
Preparation, within the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for the exchange rates
applied). Although we do not believe that this non-GAAP measure is a substitute for GAAP measures, management’s
evaluation of operating performance excludes the effects of currency fluctuations and in addition, we believe that
results excluding the effect of currency fluctuations provide additional useful information to investors regarding the
operating performance and trends in our business on a local currency basis.
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Results of Operations
Shipment Information
As discussed in —Overview of Our Business, our activities are carried out through six reportable segments: four
regional mass-market vehicle segments (NAFTA, LATAM, APAC and EMEA), the Maserati global luxury brand
segment and a global Components segment. The following table sets forth our vehicle shipment information by
segment (excluding the Components segment). Vehicle shipments are generally aligned with current period production
which is driven by our plans to meet consumer demand. Revenue is recognized when the risks and rewards of
ownership of a vehicle have been transferred to our customers, which generally corresponds to the date when the
vehicles are made available to dealers or distributors, or when the vehicles are released to the carrier responsible for
transporting vehicles to dealers or distributors. Revenues related to new vehicle sales with a buy-back commitment,
or through the Guaranteed Depreciation Program (“GDP”), under which the Group guarantees the residual value or
otherwise assumes responsibility for the minimum resale value of the vehicle, are not recognized at the time of delivery
but are accounted for similar to an operating lease and rental income is recognized over the contractual term of the
lease on a straight line basis. For a description of our dealers and distributors refer to the section —Mass-Market
Vehicle Brands above. Accordingly, the number of vehicles sold does not necessarily correspond to the number of
vehicles shipped for which revenues are recorded in any given period.
(thousands of units)
NAFTA
LATAM
APAC
EMEA
Maserati
Total Consolidated shipments
Joint venture shipments
Total Combined shipments
(1) Total does not add due to rounding.
2016
2,587
456
91
1,306
42
4,482
238
4,720
Years ended December 31
2015
2,726
553
149
1,142
32
4,602
136
4,738
2014
2,493
827
220
1,024
36
4,601(1)
142
4,743
For a detailed discussion of shipments for NAFTA, LATAM, APAC, EMEA and Maserati for 2016 as compared to 2015
and for 2015 as compared to 2014, see —Results by Segment below.
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Group Results – 2016 compared to 2015 and 2015 compared to 2014
The following is a discussion of the Group’s results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared
to the year ended December 31, 2015 and for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the year ended
December 31, 2014. The discussion of certain line items includes a presentation of certain amounts as a percentage
of Net revenues for the respective periods presented to facilitate year-on-year comparisons.
(€ million)
Net revenues
Cost of revenues
Selling, general and other costs
Research and development costs
Result from investments
Gains on disposal of investments
Restructuring costs
Net financial expenses
Profit before taxes
Tax expense
Net profit from continuing operations
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net profit
Net profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent
Non-controlling interests
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
€
111,018
€
110,595
€
95,295
7,568
3,274
316
13
88
2,016
3,106
1,292
1,814
0
1,814
1,803
11
€
€
€
97,620
7,576
2,864
143
—
53
2,366
259
166
93
284
377
334
43
€
€
€
€
€
€
2014
93,640
81,592
6,973
2,334
131
12
50
2,051
783
424
359
273
632
568
64
Net revenues
(€ million)
Net revenues
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
2015
2014
€
111,018
€
110,595
€
93,640
%
0.4%
CER
1.2%
%
18.1%
CER
5.9%
Increase/(Decrease)
For a detailed discussion of Net revenues for each of our six reportable segments (NAFTA, LATAM, APAC, EMEA, Maserati
and Components) for 2016 as compared to 2015 and for 2015 as compared to 2014, refer to the section —Results by
Segment below.
Cost of revenues
(€ million)
Cost of revenues
2016
2015
€
95,295
€
97,620
€
Cost of revenues as % of Net revenues
85.8%
88.3%
2014
81,592
87.1%
%
(2.4)%
CER
(1.6)%
%
19.6%
CER
7.3%
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
Increase/(Decrease)
Cost of revenues includes purchases (including commodity costs), labor costs, depreciation, amortization, logistic,
product warranty and recall campaign costs.
The decrease in Cost of revenues in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily related to (i) lower volumes, (ii) purchasing
and manufacturing efficiencies, net of higher product costs for content enhancements and (iii) lower warranty costs,
which were partially offset by (iv) vehicle mix. The decrease in Cost of revenues was primarily attributable to decreases
in NAFTA and APAC, which were partially offset by increases in EMEA and Maserati.
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The decrease in Cost of revenues in NAFTA in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily due to the decrease in volumes,
purchasing savings, lower warranty costs and the change in estimate for the campaign accrual for the U.S. and
Canada of €761 million that was recognized in 2015, which were partially offset by vehicle mix, higher product costs
for content enhancements and higher manufacturing costs.
The decrease in Cost of revenues in APAC in 2016 compared to 2015 was mainly due to decreased volumes
attributable to lower imported volumes in China replaced by localized production through the GAC FCA JV, which is
accounted for using the equity method of accounting, as well as lower volumes in Australia, which were partially offset
by vehicle mix.
The increase in Cost of revenues in EMEA and Maserati in 2016 compared to 2015 was mainly due to the increase
in volumes.
The increase in Cost of revenues in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily due to (i) a total €4.0 billion increase related
to vehicle mix as well as increased volumes in NAFTA, EMEA and Components, partially offset by a reduction in
volumes in LATAM, APAC and Maserati and (ii) foreign currency translation effects of €10.1 billion primarily related to
the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar.
Selling, general and other costs
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
Increase/(Decrease)
(€ million)
Selling, general and other costs
Selling, general and other costs as %
of Net revenues
2016
2015
€
7,568
€
7,576 €
6.8%
6.9%
2014
6,973
7.4%
%
(0.1)%
CER
0.9%
%
8.6%
CER
1.9%
Selling, general and other costs includes advertising, personnel and administrative costs. Advertising costs amounted
to approximately 47 percent, 47 percent and 45 percent of total Selling, general and other costs for the years ended
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Selling, general and other costs in 2016 was consistent with 2015 and primarily reflected (i) higher advertising costs
in NAFTA to support product launches, mainly related to the all-new Chrysler Pacifica, (ii) higher advertising costs
in EMEA, mainly for new product launches, particularly the Alfa Romeo brand, and (iii) an increase in Maserati for
commercial launch activities, which were offset by (iv) lower marketing costs in APAC, which are now incurred by the
GAC FCA JV as a result of the shift to localized production in China, and (v) lower costs in LATAM primarily driven by
continued cost reduction initiatives to right-size to market volume.
The increase in Selling, general and other costs in 2015 compared to 2014 was due to the combined effects
of (i) foreign currency translation primarily resulting from the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro of
approximately €650 million, (ii) commercial launch costs related to the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade and start-up
costs for the Pernambuco plant in the LATAM segment totaling €104 million and (iii) an increase of €42 million in
advertising expenses for the EMEA segment for the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X, which were partially
offset by (iv) lower marketing expenses in APAC.
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Research and development costs
(€ million)
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
2016 vs. 2015
%
CER
Research and development expenditures expensed
€
1,661
€
1,449
€
1,320
14.6% 15.0%
1,492
1,194
932
25.0% 25.5%
Increase/(Decrease)
2015 vs. 2014
%
9.8%
28.1%
CER
(3.4)%
20.6%
Amortization of capitalized development expenditures
Impairment and write-off of capitalized development
expenditures
Total Research and development costs
n.m. - number is not meaningful.
121
3,274
€
221
2,864
€
82
2,334
€
(45.2)% (45.2)%
n.m.
14.3% 14.8% 22.7% 11.1%
n.m.
Research and development expenditures expensed as % of Net revenues
Amortization of capitalized development expenditures as % of Net revenues
Impairment and write-off of capitalized development expenditures as % of Net revenues
Total Research and development costs as % of Net revenues
Years ended December 31
2016
1.5%
1.3%
0.1%
2.9%
2015
1.3%
1.1%
0.2%
2.6%
2014
1.4%
1.0%
0.1%
2.5%
The following table summarizes our research and development expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2016,
2015 and 2014:
(€ million)
Capitalized development expenditures
Research and development expenditures expensed
Total Research and development expenditures
Increase/(Decrease)
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
2015
2,558
€
2,504
€
1,661
1,449
4,219
€
3,953
€
2014
2,132
1,320
3,452
€
€
%
2.2%
14.6%
6.7%
%
17.4%
9.8%
14.5%
Capitalized development expenditures as % of Total
Research and development expenditures
Total Research and development expenditures as %
of Net revenues
60.6%
63.3%
61.8%
3.8%
3.6%
3.7%
We conduct research and development for new vehicles and technology to improve the performance, safety, fuel
efficiency, reliability, consumer perception and environmental impact of our vehicles. Research and development costs
consist primarily of material costs, services and personnel related expenses that support the development of new and
existing vehicles with powertrain technologies.
The increase in amortization of capitalized development expenditures in 2016 compared to 2015 was mainly
attributable to the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and the Jeep Renegade in NAFTA, the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia in EMEA
and the all-new Maserati Levante.
The impairment and write-off of capitalized development expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2016
mainly related to the Group’s capacity realignment to SUV production in China, which resulted in an impairment
expense of €90 million for the locally produced Fiat Viaggio and Ottimo vehicles.
The increase in amortization of capitalized development expenditures in 2015 compared to 2014 was mainly
attributable to the launch of new products primarily related to NAFTA driven by the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade, the
Jeep Cherokee and the Dodge Challenger, as well as the EMEA segment driven by the all-new 2015 Fiat 500X.
The impairment and write-off of capitalized development expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2015
mainly related to the Group’s plan to realign a portion of its capacity in NAFTA to better meet market demand for
Ram pickup trucks and Jeep vehicles within the Group’s existing plant infrastructure, which resulted in an impairment
charge of €176 million for capitalized development expenditures that had no future economic benefit.
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Result from investments
(€ million)
Result from investments
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
316
€
2015
143
€
2014
131
€
%
121.0%
%
9.2%
Increase/(Decrease)
The increase in Result from investments in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to (i) improved results
from the GAC FCA JV, which is within APAC, due to the shift to localized production in China, as well as (ii) improved
results from the joint venture with FCA Bank, a jointly-controlled finance company within EMEA that manages activities
in retail automotive financing, dealership financing, long-term car rental and fleet management in Europe.
The increase in Result from investments in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily attributable to improved results
of FCA Bank and Tofas-Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S. (“Tofas”), a jointly-controlled Turkish automaker, which is also
within EMEA.
Net financial expenses
(€ million)
Net financial expenses
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
2015
€
2,016
€
2,366
€
2014
2,051
%
(14.8)%
%
15.4%
Increase/(Decrease)
The decrease in Net financial expenses in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily due to the reduction in gross debt.
The increase in Net financial expenses in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily due to higher debt levels and interest
rates in Brazil, the net loss of €168 million recognized in connection with the prepayments of the FCA US secured
senior notes due in 2019 and in 2021, which included the call premiums, net of the remaining unamortized debt
premiums, as well as unfavorable foreign currency translation. The increase was partially offset by interest cost savings
resulting from the refinancing and reduction in overall gross debt in 2015.
Tax expense
(€ million)
Tax expense
n.m. = Number is not meaningful.
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
€
1,292
€
2015
166
€
2014
424
%
n.m.
%
(60.8)%
Increase/(Decrease)
The increase in Tax expense in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to higher profits in NAFTA.
The decrease in the effective tax rate to 40.2 percent in 2016 from 54.4 percent in 2015 was mainly due to the
decreased impact of deferred tax assets not recognized.
The decrease in Tax expense in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily related to lower Profit before taxes and
a higher amount of non-taxable incentives, which was partially offset by a decrease in certain one-time discrete
items as Profit before taxes for the year ended December 31, 2014 included the non-taxable gain related to the fair
value re-measurement of the previously exercised options in connection with the acquisition of the remaining equity
interest of FCA US previously not owned.
The increase in the effective tax rate from 46.4 percent in 2014 to 54.4 percent in 2015 was primarily attributable to
the decrease in Profit before taxes and the relative increased impact of losses before tax in jurisdictions in which a tax
benefit is not recorded on tax losses.
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Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
(€ million)
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
€
2016
— €
n.m. = Number is not meaningful.
Years ended December 31
2014
273
2015
284
€
2016 vs. 2015
%
n.m.
Increase/(Decrease)
2015 vs. 2014
%
4.0%
The spin-off of Ferrari was approved on December 3, 2015 and our Ferrari operating segment was presented as a
discontinued operation in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
The spin-off of Ferrari N.V. from the Group was completed on January 3, 2016. For more information, refer to Note 3,
Scope of consolidation, within our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.
Net profit from continuing operations
(€ million)
Net profit from continuing operations
n.m. = Number is not meaningful.
2016
1,814
€
€
Years ended December 31
2014
359
2015
93
€
2016 vs. 2015
%
n.m.
Increase/(Decrease)
2015 vs. 2014
%
(74.1)%
The increase in Net profit from continuing operations in 2016 compared to 2015 was mainly driven by improved
performance in 2016 as well as lower asset write-offs and infrequent unusual expenses than in 2015.
Adjusted EBIT
(€ million)
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
€
2016
6,056
5.5%
€
2016 vs. 2015
Years ended December 31
CER
%
2014
3,362
27.4%
26.3%
3.6% +120 bps
—
2015
4,794
4.3%
€
Increase/(Decrease)
2015 vs. 2014
%
CER
19.4%
42.6%
—
+70 bps
The following graphs present our Adjusted EBIT walk by segment for 2016 as compared to 2015 and for 2015 as
compared to 2014.
Adjusted EBIT by segment
2016 compared to 2015 (€ million)
683
92
53
4,794
327
234
50
6,056
(177)
2015
NAFTA
LATAM
APAC
EMEA
Maserati
Components
Other &
Eliminations
2016
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2,271
Adjusted EBIT by segment
2015 compared to 2014 (€ million)
(376)
254
110
4,794
(489)
(170)
(168)
3,362
2014
NAFTA
LATAM
APAC
EMEA
Maserati
Components
Other &
Eliminations
2015
For a discussion of Adjusted EBIT for each of our six reportable segments (NAFTA, LATAM, APAC, EMEA, Maserati
and Components) in 2016 as compared to 2015 and for 2015 as compared to 2014, refer to the section —Results by
Segment below.
The following table summarizes the reconciliation of Net profit from continuing operations to Adjusted EBIT:
(€ million)
Net profit from continuing operations
Tax expense
Net financial expenses
Adjustments:
Recall campaigns - airbag inflators
Costs for recall, net of supplier recoveries - contested with supplier
NAFTA capacity realignment
Change in estimate for future recall campaign costs
Tianjin (China) port explosions, net of insurance recoveries
Currency devaluations
NHTSA Consent Order and amendment
Restructuring costs
Impairment expense
Gains on disposal of investments
Other
Total Adjustments
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted net profit
€
€
2016
1,814
1,292
2,016
414
132
156
—
(55)
19
—
88
225
(13)
(32)
934
6,056
€
€
Years ended December 31
2014
2015
359
93
166
424
2,051
2,366
€
—
—
834
761
142
163
144
53
118
—
(46)
2,169
4,794
€
—
—
—
—
—
98
—
50
115
(12)
277
528
3,362
(€ million)
Adjusted net profit
2016
2015
€
2,516
€
1,708
€
2014
772
%
47.3%
%
121.2%
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
Increase/(Decrease)
2015 vs. 2014
The increase in Adjusted net profit in 2016 compared to 2015 was driven by improved operating performance and the
reduction in Net financial expenses, which were partially offset by the increase in Tax expense.
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The following table summarizes the reconciliation of Net profit from continuing operations to Adjusted net profit:
(€ million)
Net profit from continuing operations
Adjustments(1)
Tax impact on adjustments
Total adjustments, net of taxes
Adjusted net profit
(1) Adjustments are the same items excluded from Adjusted EBIT.
Years ended December 31
€
€
2016
1,814
€
934
(232)
702
2015
93
€
2,169
(554)
1,615
2,516
€
1,708
€
2014
359
528
(115)
413
772
Results by Segment – 2016 compared to 2015 and 2015 compared to 2014
Net revenues
Adjusted EBIT
Shipments
(€ million, except shipments which are
in thousands of units)
NAFTA
LATAM
APAC
EMEA
Maserati
Components
Other activities
2016
2015
2014
2016
2015
2014
€ 69,094
€ 69,992
€ 52,452
€ 5,133
€ 4,450
€ 2,179
6,197
3,662
6,431
4,885
8,629
6,259
21,860
20,350
18,020
3,479
9,659
779
2,411
9,770
844
2,767
8,619
831
5
105
540
339
445
(244)
(267)
(87)
52
213
105
395
(150)
(184)
289
541
(41)
275
285
(116)
(50)
Years ended December 31
2016
2,587
456
91
2015
2,726
553
149
2014
2,493
827
220
1,306
1,142
1,024
42
—
—
—
32
—
—
—
36
—
—
—
Unallocated items & eliminations(1)
(3,712)
(4,088)
(3,937)
Total
€ 111,018
€ 110,595
€ 93,640
€ 6,056
€ 4,794
€ 3,362
4,482
4,602
4,601(2)
(1) Primarily includes intercompany transactions which are eliminated in consolidation; also includes costs related to the launch of the Alfa Romeo
Giulia platform, which were not allocated to the mass-market vehicle segments due to the limited number of shipments.
(2) Total does not add due to rounding.
The following is a discussion of Net revenues, Adjusted EBIT and shipments for each segment for the year ended
December 31, 2016 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2015, and for the year ended December 31, 2015
as compared to the year ended December 31, 2014. We review changes in our results of operations with the following
operational drivers:
Volume: reflects changes in vehicles shipped to our third party customers, primarily dealers and fleet customers.
Change in volumes is driven by industry volume, market share and changes in dealer stock levels. Vehicles
manufactured and distributed by our unconsolidated subsidiaries are not included within volume;
Mix: generally reflects the changes in product mix, including mix among vehicle brands and models, as well as
changes in regional market and distribution channel mix;
Net price: primarily reflects changes in prices to dealers and third party customers including higher pricing related
to content enhancement, net of discounts, price rebates and other sales incentive programs, as well as related
foreign currency transaction effects;
Industrial costs: primarily include cost changes to manufacturing and purchasing of materials that are associated
with content and enhancement of vehicle features, as well as industrial efficiencies and inefficiencies, recall
campaign and warranty costs, research and development costs and related foreign currency transaction effects;
Selling, general and administrative costs (“SG&A”): primarily include costs for advertising and promotional
activities, purchased services, information technology costs and other costs not directly related to the development
and manufacturing of our products; and
Other: includes other items not mentioned above, such as foreign exchange translation and results from joint
ventures and associates.
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NAFTA
Shipments (thousands of units)
Net revenues (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
Increase/(Decrease)
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
2,587
2015
2,726
2014
2,493
€ 69,094
€ 69,992
€ 52,452
€
5,133
€
4,450
€
2,179
%
(5.1)%
(1.3)%
15.3%
CER
—
(1.2)%
15.1%
%
9.3%
33.4%
104.2%
7.4%
6.4%
4.2% +100 bps
— +220 bps
CER
—
13.1%
71.3%
—
Shipments
The decrease in vehicle shipments in 2016 compared to 2015 was driven by the planned phase-out of the Chrysler
200 and Dodge Dart in connection with the NAFTA capacity realignment plan to better meet market demand for
pickup trucks and utility vehicles. Shipments reflected decreases in (i) the U.S. of 106 thousand units (-5 percent), (ii)
Canada of 29 thousand units (-10 percent) and (iii) Mexico of 4 thousand units (-4 percent).
The increase in vehicle shipments in 2015 compared to 2014 was driven by increased demand for the Jeep and
Ram brands, led by the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade and the Jeep Cherokee.
Net revenues
The decrease in NAFTA Net revenues in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
€1.0 billion net decrease resulting from lower shipments (as described above), net of favorable vehicle mix, which
was partially offset by
an increase in net pricing of €0.1 billion, which was partially offset by negative foreign currency transaction effects
from the Canadian Dollar and Mexican Peso.
The increase in NAFTA Net revenues in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily attributable to:
the increase in volumes of €5.0 billion;
positive net pricing of €0.7 billion, which reflected positive pricing and dealer discount reductions that were partially
offset by incentives and foreign currency transaction effects; and
favorable foreign currency translation effects of €10.7 billion.
Adjusted EBIT
The following charts reflect the change in NAFTA Adjusted EBIT by operational driver for 2016 as compared to 2015
and for 2015 as compared to 2014.
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2016 compared to 2015 (€ million)
4,450
245
71
(69)
361
75
5,133
2015
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
Other
2016
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The increase in NAFTA Adjusted EBIT in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
improved vehicle mix, net of lower shipments, as described above;
positive net price, as described above;
decrease in industrial costs primarily related to purchasing savings, lower warranty costs, and positive foreign currency
transaction effects, net of higher product costs for content enhancements and higher manufacturing costs.
These were partially offset by:
higher SG&A primarily due to increased advertising costs.
NAFTA Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2016 excluded total net charges of €667 million primarily
relating to:
€414 million for the estimated costs of recall campaigns related to Takata airbag inflators. These charges, which
were recorded within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31,
2016, were recognized to adjust the warranty provision for estimated costs associated with the recall campaigns
related to Takata airbag inflators mainly due to an expansion in May 2016 of the population recalled. As the charges
for the warranty adjustment were due to an industry wide recall resulting from parts manufactured by Takata, and
due to the financial uncertainty of Takata, we believe these charges were unusual in nature, and as such, these
charges were excluded from Adjusted EBIT (refer to Note 25, Guarantees granted, commitments and contingent
liabilities, within our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for additional information);
€132 million of net charges, which were recorded within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement for
the year ended December 31, 2016, related to estimated costs associated with a recall for which costs are being
contested with a supplier. Although FCA believes the supplier has responsibility for the recall, only a partial recovery
of the estimated costs has been recognized pursuant to a cost sharing agreement;
€156 million, which was recognized within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement during the first half
of the year ended December 31, 2016, related to net incremental costs from the implementation of the Group’s plan
to realign its existing capacity in NAFTA to better meet market demand for pickup trucks and utility vehicles; and
€29 million gain related to pension settlements in December 2016.
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2015 compared to 2014 (€ million)
736
718
4,450
1,164
(342)
(5)
2,179
2014
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
Other
2015
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The increase in NAFTA Adjusted EBIT in 2015 compared to 2014 was mainly attributable to:
the increase in volumes, as described above;
positive net pricing; and
positive foreign currency translation effects.
These were partially offset by:
an increase in industrial costs which included increased recall and warranty costs, as described below, as well as
product costs for vehicle enhancements, net of purchasing efficiencies.
NAFTA Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015 excluded total net charges of €1,631 million, which
primarily consisted of items discussed below.
As part of the plan to improve margins in NAFTA, the Group decided to realign a portion of its manufacturing capacity
in the region to better meet market demand for Ram pickup trucks and Jeep vehicles within the Group’s existing plant
infrastructure. As a result, a total of €834 million, of which €422 million related to tangible asset impairments, €236
million related to the payment of supplemental unemployment benefits due to planned extended downtime at certain
plants associated with the implementation of the new manufacturing plan and €176 million related to the impairment of
capitalized development expenditures with no future economic benefit, was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2015
and was excluded from Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015.
As a result of increases in both the cost and frequency of recall campaigns and increased regulatory activity across the
industry in the U.S. and Canada, an additional actuarial analysis that gave greater weight to the more recent calendar
year trends in recall campaign experience was added to the adequacy assessment to estimate future recall costs. This
reassessment in the third quarter of 2015 resulted in a change in estimate for the campaign accrual of €761 million for
the U.S. and Canada for estimated future recall campaign costs for vehicles sold in periods prior to the third quarter
of 2015, which was excluded from Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015. In the second half of 2015,
in connection with this reassessment, we incurred additional warranty costs related to the increase in the accrual rate
per vehicle, which were included in Adjusted EBIT.
On July 24, 2015, FCA US entered into the Consent Order with NHTSA, which resolved the issues raised by NHTSA
with respect to FCA US’s execution of 23 recall campaigns in NHTSA’s Special Order issued to FCA US on May
22, 2015 and further addressed at a NHTSA public hearing held on July 2, 2015. Pursuant to the Consent Order,
FCA US made a U.S.$70 million (€63 million) cash payment to NHTSA in September 2015 and will spend U.S.$20
million (€18 million) on industry and consumer outreach activities and incentives to enhance certain recall and service
campaign completion rates. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the total €81 million charge was excluded from
Adjusted EBIT. An additional U.S.$15 million (€14 million) payment will be payable by FCA US if it fails to comply with
certain terms of the Consent Order. FCA US’s compliance with the Consent Order is monitored by an independent
monitor that reports to NHTSA on a periodic basis. In addition, the Consent Order requires FCA US to meet monthly
with NHTSA to discuss certain communications and open investigations. Although the Consent Order required these
monthly meetings for a one year term, NHTSA exercised its option, pursuant to the terms of the Consent Order, to
extend such meetings for an additional year.
Following admission of deficiencies in FCA US’s reporting to NHTSA pursuant to the TREAD Act, an amendment to the
Consent Order was issued in December 2015, whereby a penalty of U.S.$70 million (€63 million) was imposed. The
penalty, which was excluded from Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015, was paid on January 6, 2016.
In addition, a total of €104 million of income related to the favorable settlements of legal matters to which we were the
plaintiff was excluded from Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015.
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LATAM
Shipments (thousands of units)
Net revenues (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
n.m. = Number is not meaningful.
Increase/(Decrease)
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
456
6,197
5
0.1%
€
€
2015
553
6,431
(87)
(1.4)%
€
€
2014
827
8,629
289
€
€
%
(17.5)%
(3.6)%
n.m.
CER
—
0.7%
n.m.
%
(33.1)%
(25.5)%
n.m.
3.3% +150 bps
— -470 bps
CER
—
(17.8)%
n.m.
—
Shipments
The decrease in vehicle shipments in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to (i) 106 thousand
fewer units (-23 percent) in Brazil, which reflected the poor trading conditions in Brazil due to the continued
macroeconomic weakness, partially offset by (ii) an increase of 10 thousand units (+12 percent) in Argentina.
The decrease in vehicle shipments in 2015 compared to 2014 reflected the continued macroeconomic weakness
in the region resulting in poor trading conditions in Brazil and Argentina. The decrease in shipments also was due to
continued import restrictions in Argentina.
Net revenues
The decrease in LATAM Net revenues in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
€0.1 billion net increase resulting from volume & mix, with lower volumes, net of favorable vehicle mix that was
mainly driven by the locally produced all-new Fiat Toro and all-new Jeep Compass, which was partially offset by
€0.3 billion from unfavorable foreign currency effects.
The decrease in LATAM Net revenues in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily attributable to:
a decrease of €1.8 billion driven by lower shipments, net of favorable product mix impact driven by the all-new 2015
Jeep Renegade; and
unfavorable foreign currency translation of €0.7 billion.
These were partially offset by:
positive pricing actions of €0.3 billion.
Adjusted EBIT
The following charts reflect the change in LATAM Adjusted EBIT by operational driver for 2016 as compared to 2015
and 2015 as compared to 2014.
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2016 compared to 2015 (€ million)
96
57
5
(13)
(17)
(31)
(87)
2015
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
Other
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The increase in LATAM Adjusted EBIT in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
favorable volume & mix, as described above, and
a decrease in SG&A driven by continued cost reduction initiatives to right-size to market volume.
These were partially offset by:
lower net price resulting from strong competition in Brazil and
higher industrial costs due to higher product costs driven by inflation and depreciation/amortization related to
new products.
Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2016 excluded total charges of €142 million primarily relating to
restructuring costs of €68 million to adjust the workforce reflecting current market conditions, asset impairments of
€52 million and €19 million related to the adoption of the new floating exchange rate and the related re-measurement
of the Group’s net monetary assets in Venezuela that was recognized within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated
Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016 (refer to Note 26, Venezuela currency regulations and
devaluation, within the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report).
289
279
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2015 compared to 2014 (€ million)
(344)
(216)
30
(87)
(125)
2014
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
Other
2015
The decrease in LATAM Adjusted EBIT in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily attributable to:
the negative impact from lower shipments in Brazil and Argentina, which was partially offset by favorable product
mix driven by the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade;
an increase in industrial costs primarily relating to start-up costs for the Pernambuco plant and higher product cost
due to inflation; and
an increase in SG&A primarily for the commercial launch of the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade.
These were partially offset by:
favorable net pricing.
Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015 excluded total charges of €219 million, of which €83 million
related to the devaluation of the Argentinian Peso resulting from changes in monetary policy and €80 million related
to the adoption of the Marginal Currency System (the “SIMADI”) exchange rate at June 30, 2015 and the write-down
of inventory in Venezuela to the lower of cost or net realizable value as described in Note 26, Venezuela Currency
Regulations and Devaluation, within the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.
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APAC
Shipments (thousands of units)
Net revenues (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
Increase/(Decrease)
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
91
3,662
105
2.9%
€
€
2015
149
4,885
52
1.1%
€
€
2014
220
6,259
541
€
€
%
(38.9)%
(25.0)%
101.9%
CER
—
(23.9)%
114.1%
%
(32.3)%
(22.0)%
(90.4)%
8.6% +180 bps
— -750 bps
CER
—
(30.8)%
(94.8)%
—
The production of the Jeep Cherokee in 2015 and the Jeep Renegade and the all-new Jeep Compass in 2016 in the
Guangzhou plant of our GAC FCA JV represented the continued transition to local SUV production in China. As a
result of the increased local production by the GAC FCA JV, the Group is importing fewer vehicles into China. As the
GAC FCA JV is accounted for using the equity method of accounting, the results of the joint venture are recognized in
the line item Result from investments within the Consolidated Income Statement, rather than being consolidated on a
line by line basis. This shift to localized production in China has the effect of decreasing Net revenues and other lines
of the Consolidated Income Statement due to fewer shipments through our consolidated operations in China. As this
trend continues, the results from the GAC FCA JV and Adjusted EBIT become increasingly important to understanding
our results from operations in APAC.
Shipments
The decrease in shipments in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to the transition to local Jeep production
in China, as well as lower volumes in Australia due to pricing actions to offset the weakened Australian Dollar.
The decrease in shipments in 2015 compared to 2014 was due to the interruption in supply from the Tianjin (China)
port explosions as described below, strong competition from local producers and the transition to local production
in China. In addition, pricing actions to offset the weakness of the Australian Dollar had a negative impact on
volumes in Australia.
Net revenues
The decrease in APAC Net revenues in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily due to:
lower shipments, as described above, which was partially offset by favorable vehicle mix from imported vehicles and
increased sales of components.
The decrease in APAC Net revenues in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily due to:
lower shipments, as described above; and
negative net pricing, which was mainly due to increased incentives in China and foreign currency effects.
On August 12, 2015, a series of explosions which occurred at a container storage station at the Port of Tianjin, China,
impacted several storage areas containing approximately 25,000 FCA branded vehicles, of which approximately
13,300 are owned by FCA and approximately 11,400 vehicles were previously sold to our distributor. As a result of
the explosions, nearly all of the vehicles at the Port of Tianjin were affected and some were destroyed. During the
year ended December 31, 2015, €89 million was recorded as a reduction to Net revenues that related to incremental
incentives for vehicles affected by the explosions.
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Adjusted EBIT
The following charts reflect the change in APAC Adjusted EBIT by operational driver for 2016 as compared to 2015
and for 2015 as compared to 2014.
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2016 compared to 2015 (€ million)
52
152
105
136
(197)
(11)
(27)
2015
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
Other
2016
The increase in APAC Adjusted EBIT in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
a decrease in SG&A mainly due to marketing costs, which are now incurred by the GAC FCA JV;
improved results from the GAC FCA JV driven by the local production of Jeep in China and favorable foreign
currency effects (reflected within “Other”).
These were partially offset by:
negative effect from volume & mix with lower imported volumes, net of favorable vehicle mix, as described above;
lower net price due to incentives to complete the sell-out of discontinued and other imported vehicles; and
higher industrial costs due to unfavorable foreign currency transaction effects.
APAC Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2016 excluded total charges of €44 million primarily relating
to asset impairments of €109 million mainly for the locally produced Fiat Ottimo and Viaggio (in connection with the
Group’s capacity realignment to SUV production in China) and a net gain of €55 million reflecting costs and initial
insurance recoveries related to the explosions at the Port of Tianjin in August 2015.
Insurance recoveries related to losses incurred in connection with the explosions at the Port of Tianjin are excluded
from Adjusted EBIT to the extent the insured loss to which the recovery relates was excluded from Adjusted EBIT.
Insurance recoveries are included in Adjusted EBIT to the extent they relate to costs, increased incentives or business
interruption losses that were were included in Adjusted EBIT. Through December 31, 2016, no significant insurance
recoveries related to Tianjin have been recognized in Adjusted EBIT.
541
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2015 compared to 2014 (€ million)
(334)
72
(126)
(53)
2014
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
(48)
Other
52
2015
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The decrease in APAC Adjusted EBIT in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily attributable to:
the decrease in volumes, as described above; and
unfavorable net pricing.
These were partially offset by:
lower SG&A mainly as a result of reduced advertising expense.
APAC Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015 excluded total charges of €205 million, of which €142
million related to the write-down of inventory (€53 million) and incremental incentives (€89 million) for vehicles affected
by the explosions at the Port of Tianjin in August 2015.
EMEA
Shipments (thousands of units)
Net revenues (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
n.m. = Number is not meaningful.
Increase/(Decrease)
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
1,306
2015
1,142
2014
1,024
€ 21,860
€ 20,350
€ 18,020
%
14.4%
7.4%
€
540
€
213
€
(41)
153.5%
CER
—
8.7%
n.m.
%
11.5%
12.9%
n.m.
2.5%
1.0%
(0.2)% +150 bps
— +120 bps
CER
—
10.9%
n.m.
—
Shipments
The increase in vehicle shipments in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to (i) an increase in
passenger car shipments to 1,018 thousand units (+13 percent) and (ii) an increase in shipments of light commercial
vehicles (“LCVs”) to 288 thousand units (+19 percent).
The increase in vehicle shipments in 2015 compared to 2014 was largely driven by the Fiat 500 family and the Jeep
brand, specifically the all-new Fiat 500X and the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade.
Net revenues
The increase in EMEA Net revenues in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
a total positive effect of €2.3 billion related to the increase in volumes and favorable vehicle mix mainly driven by the
all-new Tipo family, Jeep Renegade and all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia, which was partially offset by
unfavorable foreign currency effects of €0.3 billion.
The increase in EMEA Net revenues in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily attributable to:
a total positive effect of €1.9 billion related to higher volumes and favorable vehicle mix;
positive net pricing of €0.1 billion, which was mainly driven by pricing actions in non-European Union markets; and
favorable foreign currency effects of €0.4 billion.
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Adjusted EBIT
The following charts reflect the change in EMEA Adjusted EBIT by operational driver for 2016 as compared to 2015
and for 2015 as compared to 2014.
448
25
213
(46)
(155)
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2016 compared to 2015 (€ million)
55
540
2015
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
Other
2016
The increase in EMEA Adjusted EBIT in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
higher volumes and vehicle mix improvement, as described above, and
improved results from the joint ventures with FCA Bank and Tofas.
These were partially offset by:
an increase in industrial costs mainly due to higher research and development costs, net of purchasing and
manufacturing efficiencies and
an increase in SG&A mainly due to higher advertising costs to support new product launches, particularly for the
Alfa Romeo brand.
101
400
Adjusted EBIT by operational driver
2015 compared to 2014 (€ million)
(187)
31
213
(91)
(41)
2014
Volume & Mix
Net price
Industrial costs
SG&A
Other
2015
The improvement in EMEA Adjusted EBIT in 2015 compared to an Adjusted EBIT loss in 2014 was primarily
attributable to:
increased volumes and favorable mix reflecting the continued success of the Fiat 500 family and Jeep brand and
positive net pricing.
These were partially offset by:
an increase in SG&A primarily relating to marketing spending to support the all-new Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade and
an increase in industrial costs, reflecting higher costs for U.S. imported vehicles due to a stronger U.S. Dollar,
partially offset by cost efficiencies.
Adjusted EBIT for the year ended December 31, 2015 excluded total charges of €47 million which primarily related to
asset impairments.
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Maserati
Shipments (units)
Net revenues (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
n.m. = Number is not meaningful.
Increase/(Decrease)
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
2016
42,100
3,479
339
9.7%
2015
32,474
2,411
105
4.4%
€
€
€
€
2014
36,448
2,767
275
€
€
%
29.6%
44.3%
CER
—
47.0%
222.9%
228.9%
%
(10.9)%
(12.9)%
(61.8)%
9.9% +530 bps
— -550 bps
CER
—
(22.4)%
(65.5)%
—
Shipments
The increase in Maserati shipments in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily attributable to:
the launch of the all-new Maserati Levante, which drove significantly higher shipments in China (+91 percent),
Europe (+37 percent) and North America (+14 percent).
Net revenues
The increase in Maserati Net revenues in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily driven by higher shipments and
favorable vehicle and market mix.
The decrease in Maserati Net revenues in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily driven by a decrease in
Quattroporte volumes in 2015 that resulted from weaker segment demand in the U.S. and China.
Adjusted EBIT
The increase in Maserati Adjusted EBIT in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily due to:
positive effect from volume & mix, as described above, which was partially offset by
an increase in industrial costs and commercial launch activities.
The decrease in Maserati Adjusted EBIT in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily due to lower volumes and
unfavorable mix.
Components
Net revenues (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT (€ million)
Adjusted EBIT margin (%)
Years ended December 31
2016 vs. 2015
2015 vs. 2014
€
€
2016
9,659
445
4.6%
€
€
2015
9,770
395
4.0%
€
€
2014
8,619
285
3.3%
%
(1.1)%
12.7%
CER
1.1%
15.9%
%
13.4%
38.6%
+60 bps
—
+70 bps
CER
11.3%
28.0%
—
Increase/(Decrease)
Net revenues
Net revenues were slightly down in 2016 compared to 2015 primarily due to lower volumes at Comau and
unfavorable foreign currency transaction effects, which were largely offset by volume increases at Magneti Marelli
mainly from the lighting business line.
The increase in Net revenues in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily as a result of positive performance in the
lighting and electronic systems businesses of Magneti Marelli and the body assembly, powertrain and robotics
businesses of Comau, which were partially offset by the decrease in Teksid Net revenues (10 percent decrease in
cast iron business volumes, partially offset by a 21 percent increase in aluminum business volumes).
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Adjusted EBIT
The increase in Adjusted EBIT in 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily related to:
positive effect from volume & mix, which was partially offset by
higher industrial costs mainly due to inflation and unfavorable foreign currency effects, net of purchasing and
industrial efficiencies.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, Adjusted EBIT excluded total net charges of €66 million which primarily
related to asset impairments of €49 million and restructuring costs of €25 million.
The increase in Adjusted EBIT in 2015 compared to 2014 was primarily related to the positive effect from volume & mix.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We require significant liquidity in order to meet our obligations and fund our business. Short-term liquidity is required
to purchase raw materials, parts and components for vehicle production, as well as to fund selling, administrative,
research and development, and other expenses. In addition to our general working capital and operational needs, we
expect to use significant amounts of cash for the following purposes: (i) capital expenditures to support our existing
and future products, (ii) principal and interest payments under our financial obligations and (iii) pension and employee
benefit payments. We make capital investments in the regions in which we operate primarily related to initiatives to
introduce new products, enhance manufacturing efficiency, improve capacity and for maintenance and environmental
compliance. Our capital expenditures in 2017 are expected to be in line with 2016 capital expenditures and within the
range of €8.5 to €9.0 billion, which we plan to fund primarily with cash generated from our operating activities, as well
as with credit lines provided to certain of our Group entities.
Our business and results of operations depend on our ability to achieve certain minimum vehicle shipment volumes.
As is typical for an automotive manufacturer, we have significant fixed costs and therefore, changes in our vehicle
shipment volumes can have a significant effect on profitability and liquidity. We generally receive payment from dealers
and distributors shortly after shipment, whereas there is a lag between the time we receive parts and materials from
our suppliers and the time we are required to pay for them. Therefore, during periods of increasing vehicle shipments,
there is generally a corresponding positive impact on our cash flow and liquidity. Conversely, during periods in which
vehicle shipments decline, there is generally a corresponding negative impact on our cash flow and liquidity. Delays
in shipments of vehicles, including delays in shipments in order to address quality issues, tend to negatively affect our
cash flow and liquidity. In addition, the timing of our collections of receivables for export shipments of vehicles, fleet
sales as well as sales of powertrain systems and pre-assembled parts of vehicles tend to be longer due to different
payment terms. Although we regularly enter into factoring transactions for such receivables in order to accelerate
collections and transfer relevant risks to the factor, a change in vehicle shipment volumes may cause fluctuations in
our working capital. The increased internationalization of our product portfolio may also affect our working capital
requirements as there may be an increased requirement to ship vehicles to countries different from where they are
produced. In addition, working capital can be affected by the trend and seasonality of shipments of vehicles with a
buy-back commitment.
Management believes that the funds currently available, in addition to those funds that will be generated from
operating and financing activities, will enable the Group to meet its obligations and fund its businesses including
funding planned investments, working capital needs as well as fulfill its obligations to repay its debts in the ordinary
course of business.
Liquidity needs are met primarily through cash generated from operations, including the sale of vehicles, service and
parts to dealers, distributors and other consumers worldwide.
The operating cash management and liquidity investment of the Group are centrally coordinated with the objective of
ensuring effective and efficient management of the Group’s funds. The companies raise capital in the financial markets
through various funding sources.
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In March 2016, FCA US entered into amendments to the credit agreements that govern its Tranche B Term Loans, to,
among other items, eliminate covenants restricting the provision of guarantees and payment of dividends by FCA US
for the benefit of the rest of the Group, to enable a unified financing platform and to provide free flow of capital within the
Group (refer to the section —Capital Market and Other Financing Transactions - FCA US Tranche B Term Loans below).
As a result, FCA US’s cash management activities are no longer managed separately from the rest of the Group.
Certain notes issued by FCA and its treasury subsidiaries include covenants which may be affected by circumstances
related to certain subsidiaries (including FCA Italy and FCA US); in particular, there are cross-default clauses which
may accelerate repayments in the event that such subsidiaries fail to pay certain of their debt obligations.
Long-term liquidity requirements may involve some level of debt refinancing as outstanding debt becomes due or
we are required to make principal payments. Although we believe that our current level of total available liquidity is
sufficient to meet our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements, we regularly evaluate opportunities to improve
our liquidity position in order to enhance financial flexibility and to achieve and maintain a liquidity and capital position
consistent with that of other companies in our industry. With the elimination of the restrictions on the free flow of
capital within FCA in March 2016, as well as a more efficient capital structure, we plan on reducing our available
liquidity from its current level to approximately €20 billion and we plan on repaying maturing capital market debt with
cash on hand.
However, any actual or perceived limitations of our liquidity may limit the ability or willingness of counterparties,
including dealers, consumers, suppliers, lenders and financial service providers, to do business with us, or require us
to restrict additional amounts of cash to provide collateral security for our obligations. Our liquidity levels are subject to
a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in the section —Risk Factors above.
Available Liquidity
The following table summarizes our available liquidity:
(€ million)
Cash, cash equivalents and current securities(2)
Undrawn committed credit lines(3)
Total Available liquidity(4)
€
€
2016
17,559
6,242
23,801
€
€
At December 31
2015(1)
21,144
3,413
24,557
€
€
2014
23,050
3,171
26,221
(1) The assets of the Ferrari segment were classified as Assets held for distribution within the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at
December 31, 2015. These assets, as well as, the undrawn revolving credit facility of €500 million of Ferrari at December 31, 2015, are not
included in the figures presented.
(2) Current securities comprise of short-term or marketable securities which represent temporary investments but do not satisfy all the
requirements to be classified as cash equivalents as they may not be able to be readily converted into cash, or they are subject to significant
risk of change in value (even if they are short-term in nature or marketable).
(3) Excludes the undrawn €0.3 billion long-term dedicated credit lines available to fund scheduled investments at December 31, 2016 (€0.3 billion
was undrawn at December 31, 2015 and €0.9 billion was undrawn at December 31, 2014). At December 31, 2015, the amount also excluded
the undisbursed €0.4 billion on the non-revolving loan agreement of FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
(4) The majority of our liquidity is available to our treasury operations in Europe and U.S.; however, liquidity is also available to certain subsidiaries
which operate in other countries. Cash held in such countries may be subject to restrictions on transfer depending on the foreign jurisdictions
in which these subsidiaries operate. Based on our review of such transfer restrictions in the countries in which we operate and maintain material
cash balances, we do not believe such transfer restrictions have an adverse impact on the Group’s ability to meet its liquidity requirements at
the dates presented above.
Our liquidity is principally denominated in U.S. Dollar and in Euro. Out of the total €17.6 billion of cash, cash
equivalents and current securities available at December 31, 2016 (€21.1 billion at December 31, 2015, €23.0 billion
at December 31, 2014), €9.8 billion, or 55.7 percent were denominated in U.S. Dollar (€12.6 billion, or 59.7 percent,
at December 31, 2015 and €10.6 billion, or 46.0 percent, at December 31, 2014) and €3.3 billion, or 18.8 percent,
were denominated in Euro (€3.4 billion, or 16.1 percent, at December 31, 2015 and €6.2 billion, or 27.0 percent, at
December 31, 2014).
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In June 2015, FCA entered into a new €5.0 billion syndicated revolving credit facility (“RCF”). The RCF, which is for
general corporate purposes and working capital needs of the Group, replaced and expanded the €2.1 billion three-
year revolving credit facility entered into by FCA on June 21, 2013 and replaced the U.S.$1.3 billion five-year revolving
credit facility of FCA US that was scheduled to expire on May 24, 2016. On November 25, 2015, FCA US terminated
its undrawn FCA US revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2015, the first tranche of the RCF of €2.5 billion (originally
expiring in July 2018) was available and was undrawn. In March 2016, the second €2.5 billion tranche (expiring in June
2020) of the RCF was made available to the Group in conjunction with the amendments to the credit agreements that
govern FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loans. In June 2016, the maturity date of the first €2.5 billion tranche was extended
to July 2019. The first tranche of €2.5 billion has one further extension option (11-months) which is exercisable on the
second anniversary of signing. At December 31, 2016, the total €5.0 billion RCF was undrawn.
Effective June 24, 2016, the Group terminated early the disbursement term for the undrawn portion of the non-
revolving loan agreement of FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“FCA Mexico”), (the “Mexico Bank Loan”), entered into on
March 20, 2015. As a result, the undisbursed U.S.$0.4 billion (€0.4 billion) is no longer available.
At December 31, 2016, undrawn committed credit lines totaling €6.2 billion included the €5.0 billion RCF and
approximately €1.2 billion of other revolving credit facilities. At December 31, 2015, undrawn committed credit lines
totaling €3.4 billion included the first tranche of €2.5 billion tranche of the €5.0 billion RCF and approximately €0.9
billion of other revolving credit facilities.
The €756 million decrease in total available liquidity from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 primarily reflects
the reduction in gross debt, which was partially offset by cash generated by operations, net of investing activities, and
the increase in available undrawn committed credit lines of €2.8 billion, which primarily related to the second €2.5
billion tranche of the RCF, as described above. Refer to the section —Cash Flows below for additional information.
Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2016 compared to the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014
The following table summarizes the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for each of the years
ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Also, refer to our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and Note
30, Explanatory notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, within our Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere in this report for additional information.
Years ended December 31
(€ million)
2016
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations
€
10,594
€
Cash flows from operating activities - discontinued operations
Cash flows used in investing activities - continuing operations
Cash flows used in investing activities - discontinued operations
Cash flows used in financing activities - continuing operations
Cash flows from financing activities - discontinued operations
Translation exchange differences
Total change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period - included within Assets
held for distribution
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
€
—
(9,039)
—
(5,127)
—
228
(3,344)
20,662
2015(1)
9,224
€
527
(8,874)
(426)
(5,195)
2,067
681
(1,996)
22,840
2014(1)
7,346
823
(7,608)
(532)
2,101
36
1,219
3,385
19,455
—
22,840
—
17,318
€
182
20,662
€
(1) Ferrari operating results and cash flows were excluded from the Group’s continuing operations and are presented as a single line item
within the Consolidated Income Statements and Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 following the
classification of Ferrari as a discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2015. The assets and liabilities of Ferrari were classified
as Assets held for distribution and Liabilities held for distribution within the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2015.
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Operating Activities — Year Ended December 31, 2016
For the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash from operating activities of €10,594 million was primarily the result
of (i) net profit from continuing operations of €1,814 million adjusted to add back €5,956 million for depreciation and
amortization expense and other non-cash items of €111 million, (ii) a net increase of €1,519 million in provisions mainly
due to the increase in the warranty provision of €414 million in NAFTA for recall campaigns related to an industry wide
recall for airbag inflators resulting from parts manufactured by Takata, estimated net costs of €132 million associated
with a recall for which costs are being contested with a supplier, and an increase in accrued sales incentives primarily
related to NAFTA and EMEA; (iii) €123 million dividends received mainly from our equity method investments and (iv)
the positive effect of the change in working capital of €777 million that was primarily driven by (a) decrease in trade
receivables of €177 million, (b) increase in trade payables of €776 million mainly related to increased production
levels in EMEA, that was partially offset by reduced activity in LATAM and the effect of localized Jeep production in
China, (c) €295 million increase in other payables and receivables primarily related to the net payment of taxes and
deferred expenses, which were partially offset by (d) €471 million increase in inventories mainly related to the increased
production of new vehicle models in EMEA.
Operating Activities — Year Ended December 31, 2015
For the year ended December 31, 2015, net cash from operating activities of €9,751 million was primarily the result
of (i) net profit from continuing operations of €93 million adjusted to add back €5,414 million for depreciation and
amortization expense and other non-cash items of €812 million which included (a) total €713 million non-cash charges
for asset impairments that mainly related to asset impairments in connection with the realignment of the Group’s
manufacturing capacity in NAFTA to better meet market demand for pickup trucks and utility vehicles and (b) €80
million charge recognized as a result of the adoption of the SIMADI exchange rate to remeasure our Venezuelan
subsidiary’s net monetary assets in U.S. Dollar (reported, for the effect on cash and cash equivalents, within
“Translation exchange differences”); (ii) a net increase of €3,206 million in provisions mainly related to an increase in
the warranty provision, which included the change in estimate for future recall campaign costs in NAFTA, and higher
accrued sales incentives primarily related to increased sales volumes in NAFTA; (iii) €112 million dividends received
mainly from our equity method investments; and (iv) €527 million of cash flows from discontinued operations, which
were partially offset by (v) the negative effect of the change in working capital of €158 million primarily driven by (a)
€958 million increase in inventories, which reflects the increased consumer demand for our vehicles and inventory
buildup in NAFTA due to production changeovers, (b) €191 million increase in trade receivables, (c) €580 million
decrease in changes in other payables and receivables primarily related to the net payment of taxes and deferred
expenses, which were partially offset by (d) €1,571 million increase in trade payables, mainly related to increased
production levels in EMEA.
Operating Activities — Year Ended December 31, 2014
For the year ended December 31, 2014, net cash from operating activities of €8,169 million was primarily the result
of (i) net profit from continuing operations of €359 million adjusted to add back (a) €4,607 million for depreciation
and amortization expense and (b) other non-cash items of €348 million, which primarily included (i) €381 million
related to the non-cash portion of the expense recognized in connection with the execution of the agreement
entered into by the UAW and FCA US in January 2014, (ii) €98 million re-measurement charge recognized as a
result of the Group’s change in the exchange rate used to re-measure its Venezuelan subsidiary’s net monetary
assets in U.S. Dollar (reported, for the effect on cash and cash equivalents, in the “Translation exchange
differences”), which were partially offset by (iii) the non-taxable gain of €223 million on the re-measurement at
fair value of the previously exercised options on approximately 10 percent of FCA US’s membership interests in
connection with the acquisition of the remaining 41.5 percent interest in FCA US previously not owned; (ii) a net
increase of €1,169 million in provisions, mainly related to a €959 million increase in Other provisions following
net adjustments to warranties for NAFTA and higher accrued sales incentives, primarily due to an increase in
retail incentives as well as an increase in dealer stock levels to support increased sales volumes in NAFTA, and
a €210 million increase in employees benefits mainly related to U.S. and Canada pension plans as the impact of
lower discount rates was not fully offset by the higher return on assets; (iii) positive effect of the change in working
capital of €779 million primarily driven by (a) €1,470 million increase in trade payables, mainly related to increased
production in EMEA and NAFTA as a result of increased consumer demand for our vehicles, (b) €106 million
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decrease in trade receivables and (c) €24 million of changes in other payables and receivables, which were partially
offset by (d) €821 million increase in inventory mainly related to increased finished vehicle and work in process levels
at December 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013, in part driven by higher production levels in late 2014 to
meet anticipated consumer demand in NAFTA, EMEA and Maserati; (iv) €87 million dividends received mainly from
our equity method investments; and (v) €823 million of cash flows from discontinued operations.
Investing Activities — Year Ended December 31, 2016
For the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash used in investing activities of €9,039 million was primarily the result
of (i) €8,815 million of capital expenditures, including €2,558 million of capitalized development expenditures that
supported investments in existing and future products, which primarily related to the mass-market vehicle operations
in NAFTA and EMEA as well as the investment in the Alfa Romeo brand, (ii) a total of €116 million for investments in
joint ventures, associates and unconsolidated subsidiaries that primarily related to an additional investment in the
GAC FCA JV and (iii) €483 million of a net increase in receivables from financing activities that primarily related to the
increase in lending portfolio of the financial services activities of the Group in China and Europe.
Investing Activities — Year Ended December 31, 2015
For the year ended December 31, 2015, net cash used in investing activities of €9,300 million was primarily the result of (i)
€8,819 million of capital expenditures, including €2,504 million of capitalized development expenditures, that supported
investments in existing and future products. Capital expenditures primarily related to the mass-market vehicle operations
in NAFTA and EMEA, investment in the Alfa Romeo brand and the completion of the plant in Pernambuco, Brazil; (ii) a
total of €266 million for investments in joint ventures, associates and unconsolidated subsidiaries, of which €171 million
was for the GAC FCA JV; and (iii) €426 million of cash flows used by discontinued operations, which were partially offset
by €410 million of a net decrease in receivables from financing activities which primarily related to the decreased lending
portfolio of the financial services activities of the Group in Brazil and China.
Investing Activities — Year Ended December 31, 2014
For the year ended December 31, 2014, net cash used in investing activities of €8,140 million was primarily the
result of (i) €7,804 million of capital expenditures, including €2,132 million of capitalized development expenditures,
to support investments in existing and future products primarily related to the mass-market vehicle operations in
NAFTA and EMEA as well as the construction of the plant at Pernambuco, Brazil; (ii) €78 million of a net decrease in
receivables from financing activities which primarily related to the decreased lending portfolio of the financial services
activities of the Group; and (iii) €532 million of cash flows used by discontinued operations.
Financing Activities —Year Ended December 31, 2016
For the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash used in financing activities of €5,127 million was primarily the result
of (i) the repayment at maturity of three notes issued under the Global Medium Term Note (“GMTN”) Programme, two
of which were for an aggregate principal amount of €2,000 million and one for a principal amount of CHF 400 million
(€373 million) and (ii) the repayment of other long-term debt for a total of €4,618 million, which included the (a) €1,800
million (U.S.$2.0 billion) of cash used for the voluntary prepayments of principal of FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loans
(refer to the section —Capital Market and Other Financing Transactions below), (b) the payment of the financial liability
related to the mandatory convertible securities of €213 million upon their conversion to FCA shares and (c) repayments
at maturity of other long-term debt of €2,605 million primarily in Brazil, which were partially offset by (iii) the issuance of
a new note under the GMTN Programme for a principal amount of €1,250 million (refer to the section —Capital Market
and Other Financing Transactions below) and (iv) proceeds from other long-term debt for a total of €1,342 million,
which included the proceeds from the €250 million loan entered into with the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) in
December 2016 (refer to the section —Capital Market and Other Financing Transactions below).
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Financing Activities —Year Ended December 31, 2015
For the year ended December 31, 2015, net cash used in financing activities of €3,128 million was primarily the
result of (i) the prepayment of FCA US’s secured senior notes due June 15, 2019 for an aggregate principal amount
of €2,518 million and the prepayment of FCA US’s secured senior notes due June 15, 2021 for an aggregate
principal amount of €2,833 million; (ii) the repayment at maturity of two notes that had been issued under the GMTN
Programme, one for a principal amount of €1,500 million and another for a principal amount of CHF 425 million (€390
million); and (iii) the repayment of other long-term debt for a total of €4,412 million, which included (a) the repayment
of the EIB loan of €250 million at maturity, the prepayment of our Mexican development banks credit facilities of €414
million as part of FCA Mexico’s refinancing transaction completed in March 2015, (b) total payments of €244 million
on the Canada HCT Notes, and (c) other repayments of borrowings, primarily in Brazil and FCA treasury companies,
which were partially offset by (iv) proceeds from FCA’s issuance of U.S.$3,000 million (€2,840 million) total principal
amount of unsecured senior notes due in 2020 and 2023 (refer to the section —Capital Market and Other Financing
Transactions below); (v) proceeds from other long-term debt for a total of €3,061 million, which included (a) the
disbursement received of €0.4 billion under the Mexico Bank Loan of €0.8 billion (U.S.$0.9 billion) as part of FCA
Mexico’s refinancing transaction completed in March 2015, (b) proceeds from the €600 million loan granted by the
EIB and SACE (refer to the section —Capital Market and Other Financing Transactions below) and (c) other financing
transactions, primarily in Brazil; (vi) net proceeds from the Ferrari initial public offering in October 2015; and (vii) net
proceeds of €2.0 billion from the draw-down of the syndicated loan facilities entered into by Ferrari N.V. in November
2015, included within Cash flows from financing activities - discontinued operations.
Financing Activities —Year Ended December 31, 2014
For the year ended December 31, 2014, net cash from financing activities of €2,137 million was primarily the result of
(i) net proceeds of €2,245 million from the issuance of mandatory convertible securities due 2016 and net proceeds of
€849 million from the offering of 100 million common shares; (ii) proceeds from issuances of notes for a total amount
of €4,629 million which included (a) approximately €2,556 million of notes issued under the GMTN Programme and (b)
€2,073 million (for a total face value of U.S.$2,755 million) of secured senior notes issued by FCA US used to prepay
the balance of FCA US’s financial liability to the VEBA Trust (the “VEBA Trust Note”) that had been issued by FCA
US in connection with the settlement of its obligations related to postretirement healthcare benefits for certain UAW
retirees; (iii) proceeds from new other long-term debt for a total of €4,873 million, which included (a) the incremental
term loan entered into by FCA US of U.S.$250 million (€181 million) under its original tranche B term loan facility and
(b) the new U.S.$1,750 million (€1.3 billion) tranche B term loan, issued under a new term loan credit facility entered
into by FCA US to facilitate the prepayment of the VEBA Trust Note, and (c) new long-term debt in Brazil; and (iv) a
positive net contribution of €496 million from the net change in short-term debt and other financial assets/liabilities,
which were partially offset by (v) the cash payment to the VEBA Trust for the acquisition of the remaining 41.5 percent
ownership interest in FCA US held by the VEBA Trust equal to U.S.$3,650 million (€2,691 million) and U.S.$60 million
(€45 million) of tax distribution by FCA US to cover the VEBA Trust’s tax obligation; (vi) repayment of other long-
term debt for a total of €5,834 million, mainly related to the prepayment of all amounts under the VEBA Trust Note
amounting to approximately U.S.$5.0 billion (€3.6 billion), including accrued and unpaid interest, and repayment of
other long-term debt primarily in Brazil; (vii) the repayment at maturity of notes that had been issued under the GMTN
Programme for a total principal amount of €2,150 million; and (viii) the net cash disbursement of €417 million for the
exercise of the Cash Exit Rights in connection with the Merger.
The positive translation exchange differences for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 of €228 million,
€681 million and €1,219 million, respectively, primarily reflected the change in the Euro-translated value of cash and
cash equivalents denominated in U.S. Dollar.
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Net Debt
The following table details our Net debt at December 31, 2016 and 2015 and provides a reconciliation of this non-
GAAP measure to Debt, which is the most directly comparable measure included in our Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position. In conjunction with the amendments to the credit agreements that govern FCA US’s Tranche B
Term Loans entered into in March 2016, FCA US’s cash management activities are no longer managed separately
from the rest of the Group. As a result, the Group no longer provides the analysis of Net industrial debt split between
FCA US and the remainder of the Group.
(€ million)
Third parties debt (principal)
Capital market(2)
Bank debt
Other debt(3)
Accrued interest and other adjustments(4)
Debt with third parties
Intercompany, net(5)
Current financial receivables from jointly-controlled financial
services companies(6)
Debt, net of intercompany and current financial receivables
from jointly-controlled financial services companies
Derivative financial assets/(liabilities), net and collateral
deposits(7)
Current Available-for-sale and Held-for-trading securities
Cash and cash equivalents
Debt classified as held for sale
Total Net debt
At December 31
Industrial
Activities
€ (22,499)
Financial
Services
€ (1,535)
(12,055)
(9,026)
(1,418)
(11)
(417)
(733)
(385)
(3)
2016
Consoli-
dated
€ (24,034)
(12,472)
(9,759)
(1,803)
(14)
Industrial
Activities
€ (26,555)
Financial
Services
€ (1,105)
(13,382)
(11,602)
(1,571)
(127)
(264)
(653)
(188)
1
2015(1)
Consoli-
dated
€ (27,660)
(13,646)
(12,255)
(1,759)
(126)
(22,510)
(1,538)
(24,048)
(26,682)
(1,104)
(27,786)
627
80
(627)
—
—
80
529
16
(568)
—
(39)
16
(21,803)
(2,165)
(23,968)
(26,137)
(1,672)
(27,809)
(144)
204
17,167
(9)
(6)
37
151
—
(150)
241
103
457
17,318
20,528
(9)
—
14
25
134
—
117
482
20,662
—
€ (4,585)
€ (1,983)
€ (6,568)
€ (5,049)
€ (1,499)
€ (6,548)
(1) The assets of the Ferrari segment were classified as Assets held for distribution within the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at
December 31, 2015. These assets as well as the undrawn revolving credit facility of €500 million of Ferrari are not included in the figures
presented at December 31, 2015.
(2) Includes notes issued under the GMTN Programme and other notes (€12,055 million at December 31, 2016 and €13,078 million at
December 31, 2015), other debt instruments (€417 million at December 31, 2016 and €359 million at December 31, 2015) issued in financial
markets, mainly from LATAM financial services companies. At December 31, 2015, the amount also included the financial liability component
of the mandatory convertible securities of €209 million, which were converted into FCA common shares in December 2016.
(3) Includes the Canada HCT notes (€261 million December 31, 2016 and €354 million at December 31, 2015), asset-backed financing, i.e. sales
of receivables for which de- recognition is not allowed under IFRS (€411 million December 31, 2016 and €206 million at December 31, 2015)
and arrangements accounted for as a lease under IFRIC 4 - Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease, and other debt.
(4) Includes adjustments for fair value accounting on debt and net (accrued)/deferred interest and other amortizing cost adjustments.
(5) Net amount between industrial activities entities’ financial receivables due from financial services entities (€755 million at December 31,
2016 and €664 million at December 31, 2015) and industrial activities entities’ financial payables due to financial services entities (€128
million at December 31, 2016 and €96 million at December 31, 2015). At December 31, 2015, it also included financial receivables due from
discontinued operations of €98 million and financial payables due to discontinued operations of €137 million.
(6) Financial receivables due from FCA Bank.
(7) Fair value of derivative financial instruments (net negative €218 million at December 31, 2016 and net positive €77 million at December 31,
2015) and collateral deposits (€68 million at December 31, 2016 and €40 million at December 31, 2015).
As of December 31,2016, Net debt was €6,568 million and was consistent with Net debt of €6,548 million as of
December 31, 2015. Excluding negative foreign currency translation effects, Net debt decreased by over €1.0 billion,
with net debt from industrial activities decreasing by €1.3 billion (refer to —Change in Net Industrial Debt, below),
which was partially offset by an increase of €0.3 billion in net debt from financial services that was used to support the
increase in financing activities in China and Europe.
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Change in Net Industrial Debt
As described in the section —Non GAAP Financial Measures above, Net industrial debt is management’s primary
measure for analyzing our financial leverage and capital structure and is one of the key targets used to measure our
performance. The following section sets forth an explanation of the changes in our Net industrial debt during 2016
and 2015.
At December 31, 2016, Net industrial debt of €4,585 million decreased by €464 million from €5,049 million at
December 31, 2015 primarily as a result of (i) cash flow from industrial operating activities of €10,563 million, which
represents the majority of the consolidated cash flow from operating activities of €10,594 million (refer to the section
—Cash Flows above), which was partially offset by (ii) investments in industrial activities of €8,812 million representing
investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets and (iii) negative foreign currency translation
effects of €859 million primarily due to the strengthening of the Brazilian Real.
In 2015, Net industrial debt decreased by €2,605 million from €7,654 million at December 31, 2014, which included
Ferrari’s Net industrial debt, to €5,049 million at December 31, 2015, which excluded Ferrari’s Net industrial debt of
€963 million. The reduction in Net industrial debt during the year was primarily driven by (i) cash flow from industrial
operating activities of €9,703 million which represents the majority of the consolidated cash flow from operating
activities of €9,751 million (refer to the section —Cash Flows above), (ii) net cash proceeds from the Ferrari initial public
offering of €866 million, (iii) the payment to non-controlling interests for €280 million in connection with the Ferrari
initial public offering and in preparation for the spin-off of the remaining common shares of Ferrari N.V. owned by FCA
and (iv) positive translation exchange differences of €734 million, primarily reflecting the effect of the devaluation of
Brazilian Real when converting the Brazilian companies’ net industrial debt to Euro, which were partially offset by (v)
investments in industrial activities of €8,816 million representing investments in property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets, acquisition and capital increases in joint ventures, associates and unconsolidated subsidiaries of
€268 million and cash used in industrial investing activities of discontinued operations of €372 million.
Capital Market and Other Financing Transactions
Notes Issued Under The GMTN Programme
Certain notes issued by the Group are governed by the terms and conditions of the GMTN Programme. A maximum
of €20 billion may be used under this program, of which notes of approximately €9.2 billion were outstanding at
December 31, 2016 (€10.3 billion at December 31, 2015). The GMTN Programme is guaranteed by FCA, which may
from time to time buy back notes in the market that have been issued. Such buybacks, if made, depend upon market
conditions, the Group’s financial situation and other factors which could affect such decisions.
Changes in notes issued under the GMTN Programme during 2016 were due to the:
issuance of a 3.75 percent note at par in March 2016 with a principal amount of €1,250 million due in March 2024.
The note is listed on the Irish Stock Exchange;
repayment at maturity of a note in April 2016 with a principal amount of €1,000 million;
repayment at maturity of a note in October 2016 with a principal amount of €1,000 million; and
repayment at maturity of a note in November 2016 with a principal amount of CHF 400 million (€373 million).
Changes in notes issued under the GMTN Programme during 2015 were due to the:
repayment at maturity of two notes, one with a principal amount of €1,500 million and one with a principal amount
of CHF 425 million (€390 million).
As of December 31, 2016, FCA was in compliance with the covenants of the notes issued under the GMTN
Programme (refer to Note 21, Debt, within our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report, for
information related to the outstanding notes at December 31, 2016 and 2015 under the GMTN Programme and the
related covenants).
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Other Notes
In April 2015, FCA issued U.S.$1.5 billion (€1.4 billion) principal amount of 4.5 percent unsecured senior debt
securities due April 15, 2020 (the “Initial 2020 Notes”) and U.S.$1.5 billion (€1.4 billion) principal amount of 5.25
percent unsecured senior debt securities due April 15, 2023 (the “Initial 2023 Notes”) at an issue price of 100 percent
of their principal amount. The Initial 2020 Notes and the Initial 2023 Notes, collectively referred to as “the Initial Notes”,
rank pari passu in right of payment with respect to all of FCA’s existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and
senior in right of payment to any of FCA’s future subordinated indebtedness and existing indebtedness, which is by its
terms subordinated in right of payment to the Initial Notes.
On June 17, 2015, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in our prospectus, we commenced an offer to exchange
up to U.S.$1.5 billion (€1.4 billion) aggregate principal amount of new 4.5 percent unsecured senior debt securities due
2020 (“2020 Notes”), for any and all of our outstanding Initial 2020 Notes issued on April 14, 2015, and up to U.S.$1.5
billion (€1.4 billion) aggregate principal amount of new 5.25 percent unsecured senior debt securities due 2023 (“2023
Notes”), for any and all of our outstanding Initial 2023 Notes issued on April 14, 2015. The 2020 Notes and the 2023
Notes, collectively referred to as “the Notes”, were identical in all material respects to the Initial Notes, except that the
Notes did not contain restrictions on transfer. The exchange offer expired on July 23, 2015. Substantially all of the Initial
Notes were tendered for the Notes. FCA used the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes for general corporate
purposes and the refinancing of a portion of the outstanding secured senior notes of FCA US, as described below.
As of December 31, 2016, FCA was in compliance with the covenants of the Notes (refer to Note 21, Debt, within our
Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report, for information related to the covenants).
FCA US Secured Senior Notes
On May 14, 2015, FCA US prepaid its secured senior notes due in 2019 with an aggregate principal outstanding amount
of U.S.$2,875 million (€2,518 million) at a price equal to the principal amount of the notes redeemed, plus accrued and
unpaid interest to the date of redemption and a “make-whole” premium calculated in accordance with the terms of the
indenture. The redemption payment of U.S.$3.1 billion (€2.7 billion) was made with cash on hand at FCA US.
On December 21, 2015, FCA US prepaid its secured senior notes due in 2021 with an aggregate principal outstanding
amount of U.S.$3,080 million (€2,833 million) at a price equal to the principal amount of the notes redeemed, plus
accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption and a “make-whole” premium calculated in accordance with the
terms of the indenture. The redemption payment of U.S.$3.3 billion (€3.0 billion) was made with cash on hand at FCA US.
The secured senior notes due in 2019 and the secured senior notes due in 2021 of FCA US are collectively referred to
as the “Secured Senior Notes.”
Bank Debt
Bank debt was primarily comprised of amounts due under (i) FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loans of €2.7 billion at
December 31, 2016 and €4.4 billion at December 31, 2015, (ii) financial liabilities of the Brazilian operating entity (€4.0
billion at December 31, 2016 and €4.1 billion at December 31, 2015) including a number of financing arrangements
with certain Brazilian development banks, as well as to fund the financial services business in that country (refer
to the section —Brazil, below), (iii) loans provided by the EIB (€1.3 billion at December 31, 2016 and €1.2 billion at
December 31, 2015) to fund our investments and research and development costs, (iv) amounts drawn down by FCA
treasury companies under short and long-term credit facilities (€0.1 billion at December 31, 2016 and €0.6 billion at
December 31, 2015) and (v) amounts outstanding relating to financing arrangements of FCA Mexico amounting to
€0.5 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015.
FCA US Tranche B Term Loans
At December 31, 2016, €1,730 million (€2,863 million at December 31, 2015), which included accrued interest, was
outstanding under FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loan due 2017. The Tranche B Term Loan due 2017 bears interest, at
FCA US’s option, at either a base rate plus 1.75 percent per annum or at LIBOR plus 2.75 percent per annum, subject
to a base rate floor of 1.75 percent per annum or a LIBOR floor of 0.75 percent per annum. For the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, interest was accrued based on LIBOR.
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At December 31, 2016, €948 million (€1,574 million at December 31, 2015), which included accrued interest, was
outstanding under FCA US’s Tranche B Term Loan due 2018. The Tranche B Term Loan due 2018 bears interest, at
FCA US’s option, at either a base rate plus 1.5 percent per annum or at LIBOR plus 2.5 percent per annum, subject
to a base rate floor of 1.75 percent per annum or a LIBOR floor of 0.75 percent per annum. For the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, interest was accrued based on LIBOR.
FCA US may pre-pay, refinance or re-price the Tranche B Term Loans without premium or penalty.
On March 15, 2016, FCA US entered into amendments to the credit agreements that govern the Tranche B Term
Loans, to, among other items, eliminate covenants restricting the provision of guarantees and payment of dividends
by FCA US for the benefit of the rest of the Group, to enable a unified financing platform and to provide free flow
of capital within the Group. In conjunction with these amendments, FCA US made a U.S.$2.0 billion (€1.8 billion)
voluntary prepayment of principal at par with cash on hand, of which U.S.$1,288 million (€1,159 million) was applied to
the Tranche B Term Loan due 2017 and U.S.$712 million (€641 million) was applied to the Tranche B Term Loan due
2018. Accrued interest related to the portion of principal prepaid of the Tranche B Term Loans and related transaction
fees were also paid.
The prepayments of principal were accounted for as debt extinguishments, and as a result, a non-cash charge of
€10 million was recorded within Net financial expenses in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended
December 31, 2016, which consisted of the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs. The
amendments to the remaining principal balance were analyzed on a lender-by-lender basis and accounted for as
debt modifications in accordance with IAS 39 - Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. As such, the
debt issuance costs for each of the amendments were capitalized and will be amortized over the respective remaining
terms of the Tranche B Term Loans.
For each of the Tranche B Term Loans, FCA US prepaid the scheduled quarterly principal payments, with the
remaining balance applied to the principal balance due at maturity. Accordingly, FCA US is now scheduled to pay
the remaining outstanding principal balances at the respective maturity dates. Periodic interest payments, however,
continue to be required.
As of December 31, 2016, FCA US was in compliance with the covenants of the credit agreements that govern the
Tranche B Term Loans (refer to Note 21, Debt, within our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in
this report, for information related to the covenants).
European Investment Bank Borrowings
We have financing agreements with the EIB for a total of €1.3 billion outstanding at December 31, 2016 (€1.2 billion
outstanding at December 31, 2015), which included (i) a new loan for €250 million entered into in December 2016
described below (ii) the €600 million facility with the EIB and SACE described below, (iii) a facility of €400 million
(maturing in 2018) for supporting certain investments and research and development programs in Italy to protect
the environment through the reduction of emissions and improved energy efficiency and (iv) a €500 million facility
(maturing in 2021) for an investment program relating to the modernization and expansion of production capacity of an
automotive plant in Serbia.
On December 2, 2016, the Group entered into a new €250 million loan with the EIB for research and development
projects implemented by FCA. The three-year loan will support the Group’s three-year (2017-2019) investment plan
in research and development centers in Italy, which includes a number of key objectives such as greater efficiency, a
reduction in CO2 emissions by petrol and alternative fuel engines and the study of new hybrid architectures, as well as
certain capital expenditures for facilities located in southern Italy.
On June 29, 2015, FCA, the EIB and SACE finalized a €600 million loan earmarked to support the Group’s automotive
research, development and production plans for 2015 to 2017 which includes studies for efficient vehicle technologies
for vehicle safety and new vehicle architectures. The three-year loan due July 2018 provided by the EIB, which is also
50 percent guaranteed by SACE, relates to FCA’s production and research and development sites in both northern
and southern Italy.
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Brazil
Our Brazilian subsidiaries have access to various local bank facilities in order to fund investments and operations. Total
debt outstanding under those facilities amounted to €4.0 billion at December 31, 2016 (€4.1 billion at December 31,
2015), of which €3.3 billion (€3.6 billion at December 31, 2015) are loans with an average residual maturity of 1 to 2
years, while €0.7 billion (€0.5 billion at December 31, 2015) are short-term credit facilities. The loans primarily include
subsidized loans granted by such public financing institutions as Banco Nacional do Desenvolvimento (“BNDES”),
with the aim to support industrial projects in certain areas. This provided the Group the opportunity to fund large
investments in Brazil with loans of sizeable amounts at low rates. At December 31, 2016, outstanding subsidized
loans amounted to €2.6 billion (€1.9 billion at December 31, 2015), of which €1.6 billion (€1.2 billion at December 31,
2015), related to the construction of the plant in Pernambuco (Brazil), which has been supported by subsidized credit
lines totaling Brazilian Real (“BRL”) 6.5 billion (€1.9 billion). Approximately €0.3 billion (€0.3 billion at December 31,
2015), of committed credit lines contracted to fund scheduled investments in the area were undrawn at December 31,
2016. The average residual maturity of the subsidized loans was approximately 3 years.
Mexico Bank Loan
On March 20, 2015, FCA Mexico, our principal operating subsidiary in Mexico, entered into the Mexico Bank Loan, a
U.S.$0.9 billion (€0.8 billion) non-revolving loan agreement maturing on March 20, 2022, and received a disbursement
of U.S.$0.5 billion (€0.5 billion at December 31, 2016), which bears interest at one-month LIBOR plus 3.35 percent
per annum. The proceeds were used to prepay all amounts outstanding under the Mexican development bank
credit facilities amounting to approximately €414 million. Effective June 24, 2016, the Group terminated early the
disbursement term for the undrawn portion of the non-revolving loan agreement of FCA Mexico. As a result, the
undisbursed U.S.$0.4 billion (€0.4 billion) is no longer available to the Group. As of December 31, 2016, we may
prepay all or any portion of the loan without premium or penalty. As of December 31, 2016, FCA Mexico was in
compliance with all covenants under the Mexico Bank Loan (refer to Note 21, Debt, within our Consolidated Financial
Statements included elsewhere in this report, for information related to the covenants).
Other Debt
At December 31, 2016, Other debt included the principal balance of the unsecured Canada HCT Notes, totaling €261
million (€354 million at December 31, 2015), which represents FCA US’s principal Canadian subsidiary’s remaining
financial liability to the Canadian Health Care Trust arising from the settlement of its obligations for postretirement
health care benefits for National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada, or
CAW (now part of Unifor), which represented employees, retirees and dependents. During the year ended December
31, 2016, FCA US’s Canadian subsidiary prepaid the remaining scheduled payments due on the Canada HCT
Tranche C Note and during the year ended December 31, 2015, FCA US’s Canadian subsidiary prepaid the remaining
scheduled payments on the Canada HCT Tranche A Note (refer to Note 21, Debt, within our Consolidated Financial
Statements included elsewhere in this report).
At December 31, 2016, debt secured by assets of the Group (excluding FCA US) amounted to €914 million (€747
million at December 31, 2015), of which €433 million (€373 million at December 31, 2015) was due to creditors
for assets acquired under finance leases and the remaining amount mainly related to subsidized financing in Latin
America. The total carrying amount of assets acting as security for loans for the Group (excluding FCA US) amounted
to €1,940 million at December 31, 2016 (€1,400 million at December 31, 2015).
At December 31, 2016, debt secured by assets of FCA US of €3,446 million included €2,678 million relating to the
Tranche B Term Loans, €207 million due to creditors for assets acquired under finance leases and €561 million for
other debt and financial commitments. At December 31, 2015, debt secured by assets of FCA US of €5,254 million
and included €4,437 million relating to the Tranche B Term Loans, €243 million due to creditors for assets acquired
under finance leases and €574 million for other debt and financial commitments.
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Subsequent Events and 2017 Guidance
Subsequent Events
The Group has evaluated subsequent events through February 28, 2017, which is the date the financial statements
were authorized for issuance.
In January 2017, as a result of the distribution of the Company’s 16.7 percent ownership interest in RCS to holders of
its common shares on May 1, 2016, the Compensation Committee of FCA approved a conversion factor of 1.005865
that was applied to outstanding awards that had been granted in 2015 to make equity award holders whole for the
resulting diminution in the value of an FCA common share. There was no change to the total cost of these awards to
be amortized over the remaining vesting period as a result of these adjustments.
On February 24, 2017, FCA US prepaid the outstanding principal and accrued interest for its Tranche B Term Loan
due 2017. The prepayment of U.S.$1,826 million (€1,721 million) was made with cash on hand. The prepayment did
not result in a material loss on extinguishment.
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€115 - €120 billion
> €7.0 billion
> €3.0 billion
< €2.5 billion
2017 Guidance
Net revenues
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted net profit
Net industrial debt
February 28, 2017
The Board of Directors
John Elkann
Sergio Marchionne
Andrea Agnelli
Tiberto Brandolini d’Adda
Glenn Earle
Valerie A. Mars
Ruth J. Simmons
Ronald L. Thompson
Patience Wheatcroft
Stephen M. Wolf
Ermenegildo Zegna
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Major Shareholders
Major Shareholders
Exor N.V. is the largest shareholder of FCA through its 29.41 percent shareholding interest in our issued common
shares (as of February 27, 2017). On December 16, 2016, Exor N.V. received 73,606,222 of FCA common shares
in connection with the mandatory conversion of the mandatory convertible securities due 2016 (see Note 27, Equity,
within the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report). As a result of the loyalty voting
mechanism, Exor N.V.’s voting power is 42.60 percent.
Consequently, Exor N.V. could strongly influence all matters submitted to a vote of FCA shareholders, including
approval of annual dividends, election and removal of directors and approval of extraordinary business combinations.
Exor N.V. is controlled by Giovanni Agnelli BV (“GA”), which holds 52.99 percent of its share capital. GA is a private
limited liability company under Dutch law with its capital divided in shares and currently held by members of the
Agnelli and Nasi families, descendants of Giovanni Agnelli, founder of Fiat. Its present principal business activity is
to purchase, administer and dispose of equity interests in public and private entities and, in particular, to ensure the
cohesion and continuity of the administration of its controlling equity interests. The directors of GA are John Elkann,
Tiberto Brandolini d’Adda, Alessandro Nasi, Andrea Agnelli, Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, Luca Ferrero de’ Gubernatis
Ventimiglia, Jeroen Preller and Florence Hinnen.
Based on the information in FCA’s shareholder register, regulatory filings with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial
Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, the “AFM”) and the SEC and other sources available to FCA, the following persons
owned, directly or indirectly, in excess of three percent of the common shares of FCA as of February 27, 2017:
FCA Shareholders
Exor N.V.(1)
Harris Associates L.P.(2)
Baillie Gifford & Co.(3)
Tiger Global Management LLC(4)
Number of Issued
Common Shares
449,410,092
Percentage
Owned
29.41
56,573,440
54,383,269
52,740,079
3.70
3.56
3.45
(1)
In addition, Exor N.V. holds 375,803,870 special voting shares; Exor’N.V.’s beneficial ownership in FCA is 42.60 percent, calculated as the ratio
of (i) the aggregate number of common and special voting shares owned by Exor N.V. and (ii) the aggregate number of outstanding common
shares and issued special voting shares.
(2) Harris Associates L.P. beneficially owns 56,573,440 common shares (2.92 percent of the issued shares).
(3) Baillie Gifford & Co., as an investment adviser in accordance with rule 240.13d-1(b), beneficially owns 85,370,632 common shares with sole
dispositive power (4.41 percent of the issued shares), of which 54,383,269 common shares are held with sole voting power (2.81 percent of
the issued shares).
(4) Tiger Global Management LLC beneficially owns 52,740,079 common shares (2.72 percent of the issued shares).
Based on the information in FCA’s shareholder register and other sources available to us, as of January 31, 2017,
approximately 440 million FCA common shares, or 29 percent of the FCA common shares, were held in the United
States. As of the same date, approximately 1,040 record holders had registered addresses in the United States.
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Corporate Governance
Introduction
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. is a public company with limited liability, incorporated and organized under the laws of the
Netherlands, which results from the cross-border merger of Fiat S.p.A. with and into Fiat Investments N.V., renamed Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles N.V. upon effectiveness of the merger on October 12, 2014 (the “Merger”). The Company qualifies
as a foreign private issuer under the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) listing standards and its common shares are
listed on the NYSE and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. (“MTA”).
In accordance with the NYSE Listed Company Manual, the Company is permitted to follow home country practice
with regard to certain corporate governance standards. The Company has adopted, except as discussed below,
the best practice provisions of the Dutch corporate governance code issued by the Dutch Corporate Governance
Code Committee, which entered into force on January 1, 2009 (the “Dutch Corporate Governance Code”) and
contains principles and best practice provisions that regulate relations between the board of directors of a company
and its shareholders.
The Dutch Corporate Governance Code is subject to revision. The revised version of the Dutch Corporate Governance
Code has been published in December 2016. Provided that the revised Code has been implemented in Dutch law
in 2017, FCA must report in 2018 its application of the revised Dutch Corporate Governance Code over the 2017
financial year.
In this report, the Company addresses its overall corporate governance structure. The Company discloses, and
intends to disclose any material departure from the best practice provisions of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code
in its future annual reports.
Board of Directors
Pursuant to the Company’s articles of association (the “Articles of Association”), its board of directors (the “Board
of Directors”) may have three or more directors (the “Directors”). At the annual general meeting of shareholders
held on April 15, 2016, the number of the Directors was confirmed at eleven and the current slate of Directors was
elected. The term of office of the current Board of Directors will expire following the Company’s 2017 annual general
meeting of shareholders at which time the Company’s general meeting of shareholders are expected to elect a new
Board of Directors for approximately a one-year term. Each Director may be reappointed at any subsequent general
meeting of shareholders.
The Board of Directors as a whole is responsible for the strategy of the Company. The Board of Directors is composed
of two executive Directors (i.e., the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer), having responsibility for the day-to-day
management of the Company, and nine non-executive Directors, who do not have such day-to-day responsibility
within the Company or the Group. Pursuant to Article 17 of the Articles of Association, the general authority to
represent the Company shall be vested in the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer.
On October 13, 2014, the Board of Directors appointed the following internal committees: (i) an Audit Committee, (ii) a
Governance and Sustainability Committee, and (iii) a Compensation Committee.
On certain key industrial matters the Board of Directors is advised by the Group Executive Council (the “GEC”): the
GEC is an operational decision-making body of the Company’s group (the “Group”), which is responsible for reviewing
the operating performance of the businesses, and making decisions on certain operational matters.
Seven Directors qualified as independent (representing a majority) for purposes of NYSE rules, Rule 10A-3 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and the Dutch Corporate Governance Code.
The Board of Directors has also appointed Mr. Ronald L. Thompson as Senior Non-Executive Director in accordance
with Section III.8.1 of the Code.
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Directors are expected to prepare themselves for and to attend all Board of Directors meetings, the annual general
meeting of shareholders and the meetings of the committees on which they serve, with the understanding that, on
occasion, a Director may be unable to attend a meeting.
During 2016, there were six meetings of the Board of Directors. The average attendance at those meetings was 97 percent.
The current composition of the Board of Directors is the following:
John Elkann (executive director) - John Elkann is Chairman of FCA. He was appointed Chairman of Fiat S.p.A. on
April 21, 2010 where he previously served as Vice Chairman beginning in 2004 and as a board member beginning
December 1997. Mr. Elkann is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Exor N.V. and Chairman and Managing
Director of Giovanni Agnelli B.V. Born in New York in 1976, Mr. Elkann obtained a scientific baccalaureate from
the Lycée Victor Duruy in Paris, and graduated in Engineering from Politecnico, the Engineering University of Turin
(Italy). While at university, he gained work experience in various companies of the Fiat Group in the UK and Poland
(manufacturing) as well as in France (sales and marketing). He started his professional career in 2001 at General
Electric as a member of the Corporate Audit Staff, with assignments in Asia, the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Elkann is
Chairman of PartnerRe and of Italiana Editrice S.p.A., Vice Chairman of Ferrari N.V. and Ferrari S.p.A. and a board
member of The Economist Group. Mr. Elkann is a member of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). He also serves
as Vice Chairman of the Italian Aspen Institute and of the Giovanni Agnelli Foundation.
Sergio Marchionne (executive director) - Sergio Marchionne currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of FCA
and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both FCA US and FCA Italy. In addition, he is also Chairman of CNHI
and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ferrari N.V. and Ferrari S.p.A. Born in Chieti (Italy) in 1952, he has
dual Canadian and Italian citizenship. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Philosophy from the University of
Toronto and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto, as well as a Master of
Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor (Canada). Mr. Marchionne is a
barrister, solicitor and chartered accountant. Mr. Marchionne began his professional career in Canada. From 1983
to 1985, he worked for Deloitte & Touche. From 1985 to 1988, he was with the Lawson Mardon Group of Toronto.
From 1989 to 1990, he served as Executive Vice President of Glenex Industries. From 1990 to 1992, he was Chief
Financial Officer at Acklands Ltd. From 1992 to 1994, also in Toronto, he held the position of Vice President of
Legal and Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer of the Lawson Mardon Group. From 1994 to 2000,
he covered various positions of increasing responsibility at Algroup, headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland), until
becoming its Chief Executive Officer. He then went on to head the Lonza Group Ltd, first as Chief Executive Officer
(2000-2001) and then as Chairman (2002). In February 2002, he became Chief Executive Officer of the SGS Group
of Geneva. In March 2006, he was appointed Chairman of the company, a position which he continues to hold.
From 2008 to April 2010, he also served as non-executive Vice Chairman and Senior Independent Director of UBS.
In 2010, Mr. Marchionne joined the Board of Directors of Exor S.p.A. (now Exor N.V.) and, in 2015, was appointed
non-executive Vice Chairman. As of September 2013, he is also Chairman of CNH Industrial N.V., the company
resulting from the mergers of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CNH Global N.V. Mr. Marchionne is currently a member
of the Board of Philip Morris International Inc. and the Peterson Institute for International Economics, as well as
Chairman of the Council for the United States and Italy and member of the J.P. Morgan International Council.
Mr. Marchionne is recipient of ad honorem degrees in Industrial Engineering and Management from Polytechnic
University in Turin (Italy) and in Economics from the University of Cassino (Italy), a Masters honoris causa in Business
Administration from the CUOA Foundation (Italy), an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Windsor
(Canada) and Walsh College in Troy (Michigan), and honorary doctorates in Business Administration from the
University of Toledo (Ohio), in Science from Oakland University in Rochester (Michigan) and in Humane Letters from
Indiana University Kokomo (Indiana). Mr. Marchionne also holds the honor of Cavaliere del Lavoro.
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Andrea Agnelli (non-executive director) - Andrea Agnelli has been Chairman of Juventus Football Club S.p.A.
since May 2010 and is also Chairman of Lamse S.p.A., a holding company of which he is a founding shareholder.
Born in Turin in 1975, he studied at Oxford (St. Clare’s International College) and Milan (Università Commerciale
Luigi Bocconi). While at university, he gained professional experience both in Italy and abroad, including positions
at: Iveco-Ford in London; Piaggio in Milan; Auchan Hypermarché in Lille; Schroder Salomon Smith Barney in
London; and, finally, Juventus Football Club S.p.A. in Turin.Mr. Agnelli began his career in 1999 at Ferrari Idea in
Lugano, where he was responsible for promoting and developing the Ferrari brand in non-automotive areas. In
November 2000, he moved to Paris and assumed responsibility for marketing at Uni Invest SA, a Banque San
Paolo company specialized in managed investment products. Mr. Agnelli worked at Philip Morris International
in Lausanne from 2001 to 2004, where he initially had responsibility for marketing and sponsorships and,
subsequently, corporate communication. In 2005, Mr. Agnelli returned to Turin to work in strategic development
for IFIL Investments S.p.A. (now Exor N.V.) and he joined the Board of Directors of IFI S.p.A. (now Exor N.V.) in May
2006. Mr. Agnelli is a Director of Giovanni Agnelli B.V. and a member of the advisory board of BlueGem Capital
Partners LLP. He is also a member of the European Club Association’s executive board since 2012. Since July
2014, he has served as a board member of the Serie A National League of Professionals and as board member of
the Foundation for the General Mutuality in Professional Team Sports. In September 2015, he was appointed to the
UEFA Executive Committee as an ECA representative. Mr. Agnelli was appointed to the Board of Directors of Fiat
S.p.A. on May 30, 2004 and became a member of the Board of Directors of FCA on October 12, 2014.
Tiberto Brandolini d’Adda (non-executive director) - Born in Lausanne (Switzerland) in 1948, Tiberto Brandolini
d’Adda is a graduate in commercial law from the University of Parma. From 1972 to 1974, Mr. Brandolini d’Adda gained
his initial work experience in the international department of Fiat S.p.A. and then at Lazard Bank in London. In 1975, he
was appointed assistant to the Director General for Enterprise Policy at the European Economic Commission in Brussels.
He joined Ifint in 1976 as General Manager for France. In 1985, he was appointed General Manager for Europe and
then, in 1993, Managing Director of Exor Group (formerly Ifint) where he also served as Vice Chairman from 2003 until
2007. He has extensive international experience as a main Board Director of several companies, including: Le Continent,
Bolloré Investissement, Société Foncière Lyonnaise, Safic-Alcan and Chateau Margaux. Mr. Brandolini d’Adda served
as Director and then, from 1997 to 2003, as Chairman of the conseil de surveillance of Club Mediterranée. He served
as Vice Chairman of Exor S.p.A. (now Exor N.V.), formed through the merger between IFI and IFIL Investments, from
2009 to May 2015. He was also a Director of SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance S.A.) from March 2005 to 2010. In
May 2004, he was appointed Chairman of the conseil de surveillance of Worms & Cie, where he had served as Deputy
Chairman since 2000. In May 2005, he became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sequana Capital (formerly
Worms & Cie). Mr. Brandolini d’Adda currently serves as Chairman of Exor S.A. (Luxembourg) and is also a member of
the Board of Directors of YAFA S.p.A. In addition, since 2015, he has been an independent Board member and an Audit
Committee member of Gottex Fund Management Holding Limited. He is a Director of Giovanni Agnelli B.V. Mr Brandolini
d’Adda is Officier de la Légion d’Honneur. Mr Brandolini d’Adda was appointed to the Board of Directors of Fiat S.p.A. on
May 30, 2004 and became a member of the Board of Directors of FCA on October 12, 2014.
Glenn Earle (non-executive director) - Glenn Earle is a member of the Board of Directors of Affiliated Managers
Group, Inc. and of Rothesay Life Group and a non-executive member of the Advisory Committee of Hayfin Capital
Management LLP. Mr. Earle is also Deputy Chairman of educational charity Teach First and a Board Member and
Trustee of the Royal National Theatre. Mr. Earle retired in December 2011 from Goldman Sachs International, where
he was most recently a Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Earle was also Chief Executive of
Goldman Sachs International Bank and his other responsibilities included co-Chairmanship of the firm’s Global
Commitments and Capital Committees and membership on the Goldman Sachs International Executive Committee.
He previously worked at Goldman Sachs in various roles in New York, Frankfurt and London from 1987, becoming a
Partner in 1996. From 1979 to 1985, he worked in the Latin America department at Grindlays Bank/ANZ in London
and New York, leaving as a Vice President. Mr. Earle is a graduate of Emmanuel College, Cambridge and of Harvard
Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration with High Distinction and was a Baker Scholar
and Loeb, Rhoades Fellow. His other activities include membership of The Higher Education Commission and the
Advisory Board of the Sutton Trust. His previous responsibilities include membership of the Board of Trustees of the
Goldman Sachs Foundation and of the Ministerial Task Force for Gifted and Talented Youth and Chairmanship of the
Advisory Board of Cambridge University Judge Business School. Mr. Earle was appointed to the Board of Directors of
Fiat S.p.A. in June 2014 and became a member of the Board of Directors of FCA on October 12, 2014.
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Valerie Mars (non-executive director) - Valerie Mars serves as Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate
Development for Mars, Incorporated, a U.S.$35 billion diversified food business, operating in over 120 countries
and one of the largest privately held companies in the world. In this position, she focuses on acquisitions,
joint ventures and divestitures for the company. She served on the Mars, Incorporated Audit Committee and
Remuneration Committee and is a member of the board of Royal Canin. Additionally, Ms. Mars is a member of the
Rabobank North America Advisory Board. She served on the board of Celebrity Inc., a NASDAQ listed company,
from 1994 to September 2000. Previously, Ms. Mars was the Director of Corporate Development for Masterfoods
Europe. Her European work experience began in 1996 when she became General Manager of Masterfoods
Czech and Slovak Republics. Ms. Mars joined M&M/Mars on a part time basis in 1992 and began working on
special projects. She worked on due diligence for acquisitions and was part of the company’s Innovation Team
and VO2Max Team. Prior to joining Mars, Incorporated, Ms. Mars was a controller with Whitman Heffernan
Rhein, a boutique investment company. She began her career with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company as
a training program participant and rose to Assistant Secretary. Ms. Mars is involved in a number of community
and educational organizations and currently serves on the Board of Conservation International, including its Audit
Committee. She is also Director Emeritus of The Open Space Institute. Previously she served on the Hotchkiss
School Alumni Nominating Committee and the Prague American Chamber of Commerce Board. Ms. Mars holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration from the Columbia Business
School. Ms. Mars was appointed to the Board of Directors of FCA on October 12, 2014.
Ruth J. Simmons (non-executive director) - Ruth J. Simmons served on the Board of Directors of FCA US from
2012 to 2014. She was also President of Brown University from 2001 to 2012, Professor in the Department of
Comparative Literature and the Department of African Studies of Brown University from 2001 to 2014, and remains
with the university as President Emerita. Prior to joining Brown University, Ms. Simmons was President of Smith
College, where she started the first engineering program at a U.S. women’s college. She also was Vice Provost at
Princeton University and Provost at Spelman College and held various positions of increasing responsibility until
becoming Associate Dean of the faculty at Princeton University. Ms. Simmons was previously Assistant Dean
and then Associate Dean at the University of Southern California. She also held various positions including Acting
Director of international programs at the California State University (Northridge), Assistant Dean at the College of
Liberal Arts, Assistant Professor of French at the University of New Orleans, Admissions Officer at Radcliffe College,
instructor in French at the George Washington University and an interpreter-Language Services Division at the
U.S. Department of State. Ms. Simmons also serves on the boards of Rice University, Square Inc, and Mondelez
International Inc. Ms. Simmons is a graduate of Dillard University in New Orleans, and received her Ph.D. in
Romance languages and literatures from Harvard University. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and
Sciences and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. Simmons was appointed to the Board of Directors
of FCA on October 12, 2014.
Ronald L. Thompson (non-executive director) - Ronald L. Thompson served on the Board of Directors of FCA
US from 2009 to 2014. Mr. Thompson is currently chairman of the board of trustees for Teachers Insurance and
Annuity Association (TIAA), a for-profit life insurance company that serves the retirement and financial needs of
faculty and employees of colleges and universities, hospitals, cultural institutions and other nonprofit organizations.
He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, on the Board of Trustees
of the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, and as a member of the Advisory Board of Plymouth
Venture Partners Fund. Mr. Thompson was previously the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Midwest
Stamping Company of Maumee, Ohio, a manufacturer of medium and heavy gauge metal components for the
automotive market. He sold the company in late 2005. Mr. Thompson has served on the boards of many different
companies including Commerce Bank of St. Louis, GR Group (U.S.), Illinova Corporation, Interstate Bakeries
Corporation, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Midwest Stamping Company, Ralston Purina Company and Ryerson
Tull, Inc. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers. He was
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GR Group, General Manager at Puget Sound Pet Supply Company and
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Evaluation Technologies. Mr. Thompson has served on the faculties of
Old Dominion University, Virginia State University and the University of Michigan. Mr. Thompson holds a Ph.D.
and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Business
Administration from the University of Michigan. He was born in Michigan. Mr. Thompson was appointed Senior
Non-Executive Director of FCA on October 12, 2014.
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Patience Wheatcroft (non-executive director) - Patience Wheatcroft is a British national and graduate in law from
the University of Birmingham. She is also a member of the House of Lords since 2011 and a financial commentator
and journalist. Ms. Wheatcroft currently serves on the Advisory Board of the public relations company, Bell Pottinger
LLP. She also serves as Non-executive Director of the wealth management company St. James’s Place PLC.
Ms. Wheatcroft has a broad range of experience in the media and corporate world with past positions at the Wall
Street Journal Europe, where she was Editor-in-Chief, The Sunday Telegraph, The Times, Mail on Sunday, as well
as serving as Non-executive Director of Barclays Group PLC and Shaftesbury PLC. Ms. Wheatcroft is also on the
Board of Trustees of the British Museum. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of Fiat S.p.A. in April 2012
and became a member of the Board of Directors of FCA on October 12, 2014.
Stephen M. Wolf (non-executive director) - Stephen M. Wolf served on the Board of Directors of FCA US from
2009 to 2014. Mr. Wolf served as Chairman of R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, a full service provider of print
and related services, from 2004 to 2013. He has served as the Managing Partner of Alpilles LLC since 2003.
Previously, Mr. Wolf was Chairman of US Airways Group Inc. and US Airways Inc. He was Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of US Airways from 1996 until 1998. Prior to joining US Airways, Mr. Wolf had served since 1994
as Senior Advisor to the investment banking firm, Lazard Frères & Co. From 1987 to 1994, he served as Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of UAL Corporation and United Airlines Inc. Mr. Wolf’s career in the aviation industry
began in 1966 with American Airlines, where he rose to the position of Vice President. He joined Pan American
World Airways as a Senior Vice President in 1981 and became President and Chief Operating Officer of Continental
Airlines in 1982. In 1984, Mr. Wolf became President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Airlines, where he
served until 1986, at which time he orchestrated the company’s merger with Northwest Airlines. Thereafter, Mr.
Wolf served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tiger International, Inc. and The Flying Tiger Line, Inc. where
he oversaw the sale of the company to Federal Express. Mr. Wolf serves as a member of the Board of Directors
of Philip Morris International and as Chairman of the Advisory Board of Trilantic Capital Partners, previously
Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking. Mr. Wolf previously served as Chairman of Lehman Brothers Private Equity
Advisory Board. Mr. Wolf is an Honorary Trustee of The Brookings Institution. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Sociology from San Francisco State University.
Mr. Wolf was appointed to the Board of Directors of FCA on October 12, 2014.
Ermenegildo Zegna (non-executive director) - Ermenegildo Zegna has been Chief Executive Officer of the
Ermenegildo Zegna Group since 1997, having served on the board since 1989. Previously, he held senior executive
positions within the Zegna Group including the U.S., after a retail experience at Bloomingdale’s, New York. He is
also a member of the International Advisory Board of IESE Business School of Navarra and he is board member
of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and of the Council for the United States and Italy. In 2011, he was
nominated Cavaliere del Lavoro by the President of the Italian Republic. Zegna is a vertically integrated company
that covers sourcing wool at the markets of origin and apparel manufacturing with marketing right through directly
operated stores. A graduate in economics from the University of London, Mr. Zegna also studied at the Harvard
Business School. Mr. Zegna was appointed to the Board of Directors of FCA on October 12, 2014.
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Board Regulations
On October 29, 2014, the Board of Directors adopted its regulations. Such regulations deal with matters that concern
the Board of Directors and its committees internally.
The regulations contain provisions concerning the manner in which meetings of the Board of Directors are called
and held, including the decision-making process. The regulations provide that meetings may be held by telephone
conference or video-conference, provided that all participating Directors can follow the proceedings and participate in
real time discussion of the items on the agenda.
The Board of Directors can only adopt valid resolutions when the majority of the Directors in office shall be present at
the meeting or be represented thereat.
A Director may only be represented by another Director authorized in writing.
A Director may not act as a proxy for more than one other Director.
All resolutions shall be adopted by the favorable vote of the majority of the Directors present or represented at the
meeting, provided that the regulations may contain specific provisions in this respect. Each Director shall have one vote.
The Board of Directors shall be authorized to adopt resolutions without convening a meeting if all Directors shall have
expressed their opinions in writing, unless one or more Directors shall object in writing against the resolution being
adopted in this way prior to the adoption of the resolution.
The regulations are available on the Company’s website.
The Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is responsible for assisting and advising the Board of Directors’ oversight of: (i) the integrity of
the Company’s financial statements, including any published interim reports; (ii) the Company’s policy on tax planning;
(iii) the Company’s financing; (iv) the Company’s applications of information and communication technology; (v)
the systems of internal controls that management and the Board of Directors have established; (vi) the Company’s
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; (vii) the Company’s compliance with recommendations and
observations of internal and independent auditors; (viii) the Company’s policies and procedures for addressing certain
actual or perceived conflicts of interest; (ix) the independent auditors’ qualifications, independence, remuneration
and any non-audit services for the Company; (x) the performance of the Company’s internal auditors and of the
independent auditors; (xi) risk management guidelines and policies; and (xii) the implementation and effectiveness of
the Company’s ethics and compliance program.
As of the date of March 23, 2015, the Board of Directors appointed Mrs. Valerie Mars as additional member of
the Audit Committee. Currently, the Audit Committee consists of Mr. Glenn Earle (Chairman), Mr. Thompson, Ms.
Wheatcroft and Ms. Mars. The Audit Committee is elected by the Board of Directors and is comprised of at least
three non-executive Directors. Audit Committee members are also required (i) not to have any material relationship
with the Company or to serve as auditors or accountants for the Company; (ii) to be “independent”, for purposes of
NYSE rules, Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and the Dutch Corporate Governance Code; and (iii) to be “financially
literate” and have “accounting or selected financial management expertise” (as determined by the Board of Directors).
At least one member of the Audit Committee shall be a “financial expert” as defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and
the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and best practice provision III.5.7 of the Dutch Corporate
Governance Code. No Audit Committee member may serve on more than four audit committees for other public
companies, absent a waiver from the Board of Directors, which must be disclosed in the Company’s annual report.
Unless decided otherwise by the Audit Committee, the independent auditors of the Company attend its meetings
while the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are free to attend the meetings.
During 2016, ten meetings of the Audit Committee were held. The average attendance of its members at those
meetings was 100 percent. The Committee reviewed the Group financial results on a quarterly basis with the
assistance of the Group Chief Financial Officer and other company’s officers mainly from finance and legal
departments, focusing on main business drivers in addition to key accounting and reporting matters. Independent
Auditors attended all the meetings providing regular information to the Committee on their activity with specific focus
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on the areas of major audit risks such as the evaluation of assets and liabilities requiring management judgment.
The Committee received updates on legal and compliance matters, with the Group General Counsel attending
the Committee meetings. Internal Audit activity was reviewed on a regular basis with the Chief of the Group Audit
attending all the meetings and discussing with the Committee the main findings and remediating actions. Internal
control over financial reporting was part of these reviews as well. In line with the policy adopted by the Group, the
Committee was regularly involved in the review and approval of transactions entered into with related parties.
The Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other things, assisting and advising the Board of Directors
in: (i) determining executive compensation consistent with the Company’s remuneration policy; (ii) reviewing and
approving the remuneration structure for the executive Directors; (iii) administering equity incentive plans and deferred
compensation benefit plans; and (iv) discussing with management the Company’s policies and practices related to
compensation and issuing recommendations thereon.
The Compensation Committee currently consists of Mr. Wolf (Chairman), Ms. Mars and Mr. Zegna. The Compensation
Committee is elected by the Board of Directors and is comprised of at least three non-executive directors. Unless decided
otherwise by the Compensation Committee, the Head of Human Resources of the Company attends its meetings.
During 2016, the Compensation Committee met twice with 100 percent attendance of its members at such meetings.
The Committee reviewed the implementation of the Remuneration Policy and the Remuneration Report. Further details
of the activities of the Compensation Committee are included in the Remuneration Report.
The Governance and Sustainability Committee
The Governance and Sustainability Committee is responsible for, among other things, assisting and advising the
Board of Directors with: (i) the identification of the criteria, professional and personal qualifications for candidates
to serve as Directors; (ii) periodical assessment of the size and composition of the Board of Directors; (iii) periodical
assessment of the performance of individual Directors and reporting on this to the Board of Directors; (iv) proposals
for appointment of executive and non-executive Directors; (v) supervision of the selection criteria and appointment
procedure for senior management; (vi) monitoring and evaluating reports on the Group’s sustainable development
policies and practices, management standards, strategy, performance and governance globally; and (vii) reviewing,
assessing and making recommendations as to strategic guidelines for sustainability-related issues, and reviewing the
annual Sustainability Report.
The Governance and Sustainability Committee currently consists of Mr. Elkann (Chairman), Ms. Wheatcroft and Ms.
Simmons. The Governance and Sustainability Committee is elected by the Board of Directors and is comprised of at
least three Directors. No more than two members may be non-independent, and at most one of the members may be
an executive Director.
In addition, as described above, the charters of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Governance and
Sustainability Committee set forth independence requirements for their members for purposes of the Dutch Corporate
Governance Code. Audit Committee members are also required to qualify as independent for purposes of NYSE rules
and Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act.
During 2016, the Governance and Sustainability Committee had one meeting, and all of its members attended that
meeting. The Committee reviewed the Board’s and Committee’s assessments, the Sustainability achievement and
objectives, and the recommendations for Directors’ election.
Amount and Composition of the remuneration of the Board of Directors
Details of the remuneration of the Board of Directors and its committees are set forth under the section “Remuneration
of Directors.”
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Indemnification of Directors
The Company shall indemnify any and all of its Directors, officers, former Directors, former officers and any person
who may have served at its request as a Director or officer of another company in which it owns shares or of which
it is a creditor, against any and all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by any of them in connection with the
defense of any action, suit or proceeding in which they, or any of them, are made parties, or a party, by reason of
being or having been Director or officer of the Company, or of such other company, except in relation to matters as to
which any such person shall be adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be liable for gross negligence or willful
misconduct in the performance of duty. Such indemnification shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to
which those indemnified may be entitled otherwise.
Conflict of interest
A Director shall not participate in discussions and decision making of the Board of Directors with respect to a matter in
relation to which he or she has a direct or indirect personal interest that is in conflict with the interests of the Company
and the business associated with the Company (“Conflict of Interest”).
In addition, the Board of Directors as a whole may, on an ad hoc basis, resolve that there is such a strong appearance
of a Conflict of Interest of an individual Director in relation to a specific matter, that it is deemed in the best interest of
a proper decision making process that such individual Director be excused from participation in the decision making
process with respect to such matter even though such Director may not have an actual Conflict of Interest.
At least annually, each Director shall assess in good faith whether (i) he or she is independent under (A) best practice
provision III.2.2. of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, (B) the requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange
Act, and (C) Section 303A of the NYSE Listed Company Manual; and (ii) he or she would have a Conflict of Interest
in connection with any transactions between the Company and a significant shareholder or related party of the
Company, including affiliates of a significant shareholder (such conflict, a “Related-Party Conflict”), it being understood
that currently Exor N.V. would be considered a significant shareholder.
The Directors shall inform the Board of Directors through the Senior Non-executive Director or the Secretary of the
Board of Directors as to all material information regarding any circumstances or relationships that may impact their
characterization as “independent,” or impact the assessment of their interests, including by responding promptly
to the annual D&O questionnaires circulated by or on behalf of the Secretary that are designed to elicit relevant
information regarding business and other relationships.
Based on each Director’s assessment described above, the Board of Directors shall make a determination at
least annually regarding such Director’s independence and such Director’s Related-Party Conflict. These annual
determinations shall be conclusive, absent a change in circumstances from those disclosed to the Board of Directors,
that necessitates a change in such determination.
Loyalty Voting Structure
The Company implemented a loyalty voting structure, pursuant to which the former shareholders of Fiat S.p.A. were
able to elect to receive one special voting share with a nominal value of €0.01 per share for each common share
they were entitled to receive in the Merger, provided that they fulfilled the requirements described in the terms and
conditions of the special voting shares. Such shareholders had their common shares registered in a separate register
(the “Loyalty Register”) of the Company’s shareholders register. Following this registration, a corresponding number
of special voting shares were allocated to the above-mentioned Shareholders. By signing an election form, whose
execution was necessary to elect to receive special voting shares, shareholders also agreed to be bound by the terms
and conditions thereof, including the transfer restrictions described below.
Following the completion of the Merger, new shareholders may at any time elect to participate in the loyalty voting
structure by requesting that the Company registers all or some of their common shares in the Loyalty Register. If these
common shares have been registered in the Loyalty Register (and thus blocked from trading in the regular trading
system) for an uninterrupted period of three years in the name of the same shareholder, such shares become eligible
to receive special voting shares (the “Qualifying Common Shares”) and the relevant shareholder will be entitled to
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receive one special voting share for each such Qualifying Common Share. If at any time such common shares are de-
registered from the Loyalty Register for whatever reason, the relevant shareholder shall lose its entitlement to hold a
corresponding number of special voting shares.
A holder of Qualifying Common Shares may at any time request the de-registration of some or all such shares from
the Loyalty Register, which will allow such shareholder to freely trade its common shares. From the moment of such
request, the holder of Qualifying Common Shares shall be considered to have waived her or his rights to cast any
votes associated with such Qualifying Common Shares. Upon the de-registration from the Loyalty Register, the
relevant shares will therefore cease to be Qualifying Common Shares. Any de-registration request would automatically
trigger a mandatory transfer requirement pursuant to which the special voting shares will be acquired by the Company
for no consideration (om niet) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the special voting shares.
The Company’s common shares are freely transferable. However, any transfer or disposal of the Company’s common
shares with which special voting shares are associated would trigger the de-registration of such common shares from
the Loyalty Register and the transfer of all relevant special voting shares to the Company. Special voting shares are not
admitted to listing and are transferable only in very limited circumstances. In particular, no shareholder shall, directly or
indirectly: (a) sell, dispose of or transfer any special voting share or otherwise grant any right or interest therein; or (b)
create or permit to exist any pledge, lien, fixed or floating charge or other encumbrance over any special voting share
or any interest in any special voting share.
The purpose of the loyalty voting structure is to grant long-term shareholders an extra voting right by means of
granting a special voting share (shareholders holding special voting shares are entitled to exercise one vote for each
special voting share held and one vote for each common share held), without entitling such shareholders to any
economic rights, other than those pertaining to the common shares. However, under Dutch law, the special voting
shares cannot be excluded from economic entitlements. As a result, pursuant to the Articles of Association, holders
of special voting shares are entitled to a minimum dividend, which is allocated to a separate special dividend reserve
(the “Special Dividend Reserve”). A distribution from the Special Dividend Reserve or the (partial) release of the Special
Dividend Reserve, will require a prior proposal from the board of directors and a subsequent resolution of the meeting
of holders of special voting shares. The power to vote upon the distribution from the Special Dividend Reserve is
the only power that is granted to that meeting, which can only be convened by the Board of Directors as it deems
necessary. The special voting shares do not have any other economic entitlement.
Section 10 of the terms and conditions of the special voting shares include liquidated damages provisions intended to
discourage any attempt by holders to violate the terms thereof. These liquidated damages provisions may be enforced
by the Company by means of a legal action brought by the Company in the courts of the Netherlands. In particular, a
violation of the provisions of the above-mentioned terms and condition concerning the transfer of special voting shares
may lead to the imposition of liquidated damages.
Pursuant to Section 12 of the terms and conditions of the special voting shares, any amendment to the terms and
conditions (other than merely technical, non-material amendments) may only be made with the approval of the
shareholders at a general meeting of FCA shareholders.
A Shareholder must promptly notify the Company upon the occurrence of a change of control, which is defined in Article
1.1. of the Articles of Association as including any direct or indirect transfer, carried out through one or a series of related
transactions, by a shareholder that is not an individual (natuurlijk persoon) as a result of which (i) a majority of the voting rights
of such shareholder; (ii) the de facto ability to direct the casting of a majority of the votes exercisable at general meetings
of FCA shareholders of such shareholder; and/or (iii) the ability to appoint or remove a majority of the directors, executive
directors or board members or executive officers of such shareholder or to direct the casting of a majority or more of the
voting rights at meetings of the board of directors, governing body or executive committee of such shareholder has been
transferred to a new owner. No change of control shall be deemed to have occurred if (a) the transfer of ownership and/or
control is an intragroup transfer under the same parent company; (b) the transfer of ownership and/or control is the result
of the succession or the liquidation of assets between spouses or the inheritance, inter vivo donation or other transfer to a
spouse or a relative up to and including the fourth degree; or (c) the fair market value of the Qualifying Common Shares held
by such shareholder represents less than twenty percent (20%) of the total assets of the Transferred Group at the time of
the transfer and the Qualifying Common Shares held by such shareholder, in the sole judgment of the Company, are not
otherwise material to the Transferred Group or the change of control transaction.
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Article 1.1 of the Articles of Association defines “Transferred Group” as comprising the relevant shareholder together
with its affiliates, if any, over which control was transferred as part of the same change of control transaction, as such
term is defined in the above mentioned Article of the Articles of Association. A change of control will trigger the de-
registration of the relevant Qualifying Common Shares from the Loyalty Register and the suspension of the special
voting rights attached to the Qualifying Common Shares.
If the Company was to be dissolved and liquidated, after all the debts of the Company have been paid, any
remaining balances would be distributed in the following order of priority: (i) first, to satisfy the aggregate balance
of share premium reserves and other reserves than the Special Dividend Reserve to the holders of common shares
in proportion to the aggregate nominal value of the common shares held by each of them; (ii) second, an amount
equal to the aggregate amount of the nominal value of the common shares to the holders thereof in proportion to the
aggregate nominal value of the common shares held by each of them; (iii) third, an amount equal to the aggregate
amount of the special voting shares dividend reserve to the holders of special voting shares in proportion to the
aggregate nominal value of the special voting shares held by each of them; and (iv) fourth, the aggregate amount of
the nominal value of the special voting shares to the holders thereof in proportion to the aggregate nominal value of the
special voting shares held by each of them.
General Meeting of Shareholders
At least one general meeting of FCA shareholders shall be held every year, which meeting shall be held within six
months after the close of the financial year.
Furthermore, general meetings of FCA shareholders shall be held in the case referred to in Section 2:108a of the Dutch
Civil Code as often as the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the Chief Executive Officer deems it necessary to hold
them or as otherwise required by Dutch law, without prejudice to what has been provided in the next paragraph hereof.
Shareholders solely or jointly representing at least ten percent (10%) of the issued share capital may request the Board
of Directors, in writing, to call a general meeting of FCA shareholders, stating the matters to be dealt with.
If the Board of Directors fails to call a meeting, then such shareholders may, on their application, be authorized by the
interim provisions judge of the court (voorzieningenrechter van de rechtbank) to convene a general meeting of FCA
shareholders. The interim provisions judge (voorzieningenrechter van de rechtbank) shall reject the application if he is
not satisfied that the applicants have previously requested the Board of Directors in writing, stating the exact subjects
to be discussed, to convene a general meeting of FCA shareholders.
General meetings of FCA shareholders shall be held in Amsterdam or Haarlemmermeer (Schiphol Airport), the
Netherlands, and shall be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the Chief Executive Officer, in such
manner as is required to comply with the law and the applicable stock exchange regulations, not later than on the
forty-second day prior to the day of the meeting.
All convocations of general meetings of FCA shareholders and all announcements, notifications and communications
to shareholders shall be made by means of an announcement on the Company’s corporate website and such
announcement shall remain accessible until the relevant general meeting of FCA shareholders. Any communication to
be addressed to the general meeting of FCA shareholders by virtue of Dutch law or the Articles of Association, may be
either included in the notice, referred to in the preceding sentence or, to the extent provided for in such notice, on the
Company’s corporate website and/or in a document made available for inspection at the office of the Company and
such other place(s) as the Board of Directors shall determine.
Convocations of general meetings of FCA shareholders may be sent to shareholders through the use of an electronic
means of communication to the address provided by such Shareholders to the Company for this purpose.
The notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and the agenda of the meeting as well as the other data
required by law.
An item proposed in writing by such number of Shareholders who, by Dutch law, are entitled to make such proposal,
shall be included in the notice or shall be announced in a manner similar to the announcement of the notice, provided
that the Company has received the relevant request, including the reasons for putting the relevant item on the agenda,
no later than the sixtieth day before the day of the meeting.
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The agenda of the annual general meeting of FCA shareholders shall contain, inter alia, the following items:
a) adoption of the annual accounts;
b) the implementation of the remuneration policy;
c) the policy of the Company on additions to reserves and on dividends, if any;
d) granting of discharge to the Directors in respect of the performance of their duties in the relevant financial year;
e) the appointment of Directors;
f) if applicable, the proposal to pay a dividend;
g) if applicable, discussion of any substantial change in the corporate governance structure of the Company; and
h) any matters decided upon by the person(s) convening the meeting and any matters placed on the agenda with due
observance of applicable Dutch law.
The Board of Directors shall provide the general meeting of FCA shareholders with all requested information, unless
this would be contrary to an overriding interest of the Company. If the Board of Directors invokes an overriding
interest, it must give reasons.
When convening a general meeting of FCA shareholders, the Board of Directors shall determine that, for the purpose
of Article 19 and Article 20 of the Articles of Association, persons with the right to vote or attend meetings shall
be considered those persons who have these rights at the twenty-eighth day prior to the day of the meeting (the
“Record Date”) and are registered as such in a register to be designated by the Board of Directors for such purpose,
irrespective whether they will have these rights at the date of the meeting. In addition to the Record Date, the notice
of the meeting shall further state the manner in which shareholders and other parties with meeting rights may have
themselves registered and the manner in which those rights can be exercised.
The general meeting of FCA shareholders shall be presided over by the Chairman or, in his absence, by the person
chosen by the Board of Directors to act as chairman for such meeting.
One of the persons present designated for that purpose by the chairman of the meeting shall act as secretary and take
minutes of the business transacted. The minutes shall be confirmed by the chairman of the meeting and the secretary
and signed by them in witness thereof.
The minutes of the general meeting of FCA shareholders shall be made available, on request, to the shareholders no
later than three months after the end of the meeting, after which the shareholders shall have the opportunity to react
to the minutes in the following three months. The minutes shall then be adopted in the manner as described in the
preceding paragraph.
If an official notarial record is made of the business transacted at the meeting then minutes need not be drawn up and
it shall suffice that the official notarial record be signed by the notary.
As a prerequisite to attending the meeting and, to the extent applicable, exercising voting rights, the shareholders
entitled to attend the meeting shall be obliged to inform the Board of Directors in writing within the time frame
mentioned in the convening notice. At the latest this notice must be received by the Board of Directors on the day
mentioned in the convening notice.
Shareholders and those permitted by Dutch law to attend the general meetings of FCA shareholders may cause
themselves to be represented at any meeting by a proxy duly authorized in writing, provided they shall notify
the Company in writing of their wish to be represented at such time and place as shall be stated in the notice of
the meetings. For the avoidance of doubt, such attorney is also authorized in writing if the proxy is documented
electronically. The Board of Directors may determine further rules concerning the deposit of the powers of attorney;
these shall be mentioned in the notice of the meeting.
The Company is exempt from the proxy rules under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The chairman of the meeting shall decide on the admittance to the meeting of persons other than those who are
entitled to attend.
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For each general meeting of FCA shareholders, the Board of Directors may decide that shareholders shall be entitled
to attend, address and exercise voting rights at such meeting through the use of electronic means of communication,
provided that shareholders who participate in the meeting are capable of being identified through the electronic means
of communication and have direct cognizance of the discussions at the meeting and the exercising of voting rights (if
applicable). The Board of Directors may set requirements for the use of electronic means of communication and state
these in the convening notice. Furthermore, the Board of Directors may for each general meeting of FCA shareholders
decide that votes cast by the use of electronic means of communication prior to the meeting and received by the
Board of Directors shall be considered to be votes cast at the meeting. Such votes may not be cast prior to the
Record Date. Whether the provision of the foregoing sentence applies and the procedure for exercising the rights
referred to in that sentence shall be stated in the notice.
Prior to being allowed admittance to a meeting, a shareholder and each person entitled to attend the meeting, or
its attorney, shall sign an attendance list, while stating his name and, to the extent applicable, the number of votes
to which he is entitled. Each shareholder and other person attending a meeting by the use of electronic means of
communication and identified in accordance with the above shall be registered on the attendance list by the Board of
Directors. In the event that it concerns an attorney of a shareholder or another person entitled to attend the meeting,
the name(s) of the person(s) on whose behalf the attorney is acting, shall also be stated. The chairman of the meeting
may decide that the attendance list must also be signed by other persons present at the meeting.
The chairman of the meeting may determine the time for which shareholders and others entitled to attend the general
meeting of FCA shareholders may speak if he considers this desirable with a view to the orderly conduct of the
meeting as well as other procedures that the chairman considers desirable for the efficient and orderly conduct of the
business of the meeting.
Every share (whether common or special voting) shall confer the right to cast one vote.
Shares in respect of which Dutch law determines that no votes may be cast shall be disregarded for the purposes
of determining the proportion of shareholders voting, present or represented or the proportion of the share capital
present or represented.
All resolutions shall be passed with an absolute majority of the votes validly cast unless otherwise specified herein.
Blank votes shall not be counted as votes cast.
All votes shall be cast in writing or electronically. The chairman of the meeting may, however, determine that voting by
raising hands or in another manner shall be permitted.
Voting by acclamation shall be permitted if none of the shareholders present or represented objects.
No voting rights shall be exercised in the general meeting of FCA shareholders for shares owned by the Company or
by a subsidiary of the Company. Pledgees and usufructuaries of shares owned by the Company and its subsidiaries
shall however not be excluded from exercising their voting rights, if the right of pledge or usufruct was created before
the shares were owned by the Company or a subsidiary. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries may exercise
voting rights for shares in respect of which it holds a right of pledge or usufruct.
Without prejudice to the Articles of Association, the Company shall determine for each resolution passed:
a. the number of shares on which valid votes have been cast;
b. the percentage that the number of shares as referred to under a. represents in the issued share capital;
c. the aggregate number of votes validly cast; and
d. the aggregate number of votes cast in favor of and against a resolution, as well as the number of abstentions.
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Issuance of shares
The general meeting of FCA shareholders or alternatively the Board of Directors, if it has been designated to do so
at the general meeting of FCA shareholders, shall have authority to resolve on any issuance of shares and rights to
subscribe for shares. The general meeting of FCA shareholders shall, for as long as any such designation of the Board
of Directors for this purpose is in force, no longer have authority to decide on the issuance of shares and rights to
subscribe for shares.
For a period of five years from October 12, 2014, the Board of Directors has been irrevocably authorized to issue shares
and rights to subscribe for shares up to the maximum aggregate amount of shares as provided for in the company’s
authorized share capital as set out in Article 4.1 of the Articles of Association, as amended from time to time.
The general meeting of FCA shareholders or the Board of Directors if so designated in accordance with the Articles of
Association, shall decide on the price and the further terms and conditions of issuance, with due observance of what
has been provided in relation thereto in Dutch law and the Articles of Association.
If the Board of Directors is designated to have authority to decide on the issuance of shares or rights to subscribe for
shares, such designation shall specify the class of shares and the maximum number of shares or rights to subscribe
for shares that can be issued under such designation. When making such designation the duration thereof, which shall
not be for more than five years, shall be resolved upon at the same time. The designation may be extended from time
to time for periods not exceeding five years. The designation may not be withdrawn unless otherwise provided in the
resolution in which the designation is made.
Payment for shares shall be made in cash unless another form of consideration has been agreed. Payment in a
currency other than euro may only be made with the consent of the Company.
The Board of Directors has also been designated as the authorized body to limit or exclude the rights of pre-emption
of shareholders in connection with the authority of the Board of Directors to issue common shares and grant rights to
subscribe for common shares as referred to above.
In the event of an issuance of common shares every holder of common shares shall have a right of pre-emption with
regard to the common shares or rights to subscribe for common shares to be issued in proportion to the aggregate
nominal value of his common shares, provided however that no such right of pre-emption shall exist in respect of
shares or rights to subscribe for common shares to be issued to employees of the Company or of a group company
pursuant to any option plan of the Company.
A shareholder shall have no right of pre-emption for shares that are issued against a non-cash contribution.
In the event of an issuance of special voting shares to qualifying shareholders, shareholders shall not have any right of
pre-emption.
The general meeting of FCA shareholders or the Board of Directors, as the case may be, shall decide when passing
the resolution to issue shares or rights to subscribe for shares in which manner the shares shall be issued and, to the
extent that rights of pre-emption apply, within what period those rights may be exercised.
Corporate Offices and Home Member State
The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands. It has its corporate seat in Amsterdam, the
Netherlands, and the place of effective management of the Company is in the United Kingdom.
The business address of the Board of Directors and the senior managers is 25 St. James’s Street, SW1A1HA London,
United Kingdom.
The Company is registered at the Dutch trade register under number 60372958 and at the Companies House in the
United Kingdom under file number FC031853.
The Netherlands is FCA’s home member state for the purposes of the EU Transparency Directive (Directive 2004/109/
EC, as amended).
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Principal Characteristics of the Internal Control System and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company has designed a system of internal control over financial reporting based on the model provided in
the COSO Framework for Internal Controls, according to which the internal control system is defined as a set of
rules, procedures and tools designed to provide reasonable assurance of the achievement of corporate objectives.
In relation to the financial reporting process, reliability, accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the information
contribute to the achievement of such corporate objectives. A periodic evaluation of the system of internal control over
financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the overall effectiveness of the components
of the COSO Framework (control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication,
and monitoring) in achieving those objectives.
The approach adopted by the Company for the evaluation, monitoring and continuous updating of the system of
internal control over financial reporting, is based on a ‘top-down, risk-based’ process consistent with the COSO
Framework. This enables focus on areas of higher risk and/or materiality, where there is risk of significant errors,
including those attributable to fraud, in the elements of the financial statements and related documents. The key
components of the process are:
identification and evaluation of the source and probability of material errors in elements of financial reporting;
assessment of the adequacy of key controls in preventing or detecting potential misstatements in elements of
financial reporting; and
verification of the operating effectiveness of controls based on the assessment of the risk of misstatement in
financial reporting, with testing focused on areas of higher risk.
Code of Conduct
The Company and all its subsidiaries refer to the principles contained in the FCA code of conduct (the “Code of
Conduct”) approved by the Board of Directors of FCA on April 29, 2015.
The Code applies to all board members and officers of FCA and its subsidiaries, as well as full-time and part-time
employees of the FCA and any of its subsidiaries. The Code also applies to all temporary, contract and all other
individuals and companies that act on behalf of FCA, wherever they are located in the world.
The Code of Conduct represents a set of values recognized, adhered to and promoted by the Group which
understands that conduct based on the principles of diligence, integrity and fairness is an important driver of social
and economic development.
The Code of Conduct is a pillar of the integrity system which regulates the decision-making processes and operating
approach of the Group and its employees in the interests of stakeholders. The Code of Conduct amplifies aspects of
conduct related to the economic, social and environmental dimensions, underscoring the importance of dialog with
stakeholders. Explicit reference is made to the UN’s Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the principal Conventions
of the International Labor Organisation (“ILO”), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the U.S. Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and United Kingdom Bribery Act (“UKBA”). The FCA Group has specific Guidelines
relating to: the Environment, Health and Safety, Business Ethics and Anti-corruption, Suppliers, Human Resource
Management, Respect of Human Rights, Conflicts of Interest, Community Investment, Data Privacy, Use of IT and
Communications Equipment, Antitrust and Export controls.
The FCA Group shall use its best efforts to ensure that the Code is regarded as a best practice of business conduct
and observed by those third parties with whom it maintains business relationships of a lasting nature such as suppliers,
dealers, advisors and agents. In fact, Group contracts worldwide include specific clauses relating to recognition and
adherence to the principles underlying the Code of Conduct, as well as compliance with local regulations, particularly
those related to corruption, money-laundering, terrorism and other crimes constituting liability for legal persons.
The Code of Conduct is available on the Governance section of the Group’s website.
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Insider Trading Policy
On October 10, 2014, the Fiat Investments‘s Board of Directors adopted an insider trading policy setting forth
guidelines and recommendations to all Directors, officers and employees of the Group with respect to transactions
in the Company’s securities. This policy, which also applies to immediate family members and members of the
households of persons covered by the policy, is designed to prevent insider trading or allegations of insider trading,
and to protect the Company’s for integrity and ethical conduct. This policy was amended by the Board of Directors
of FCA on July 28, 2016 following the new applicable law concerning market abuse and, in particular, Regulation (EU)
596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of April 16, 2014 on market abuse (the “MAR Regulation”) and its
implementing regulations.
Sustainability Practices
The Group is committed to operating in an environmentally and socially-responsible manner.
The Governance and Sustainability Committee is assigned responsibility for strategic oversight of sustainability-related
issues and reviews the annual Sustainability Report. The GEC defines the strategic approach, evaluates the alignment of
the sustainability targets with business objectives and is regularly updated on the Group’s sustainability performance.
The sustainability team, with members located in Italy, Brazil, China and the U.S., plays a central role in promoting
a culture of sustainability within the Group and among its various stakeholders. The team facilitates the process of
continuous improvement, contributing indirectly to risk management, cost optimization, stakeholder engagement and
enhancement of the Company’s reputation.
FCA has guidelines related to sustainable management of business processes aimed at ensuring the Group’s activities
are conducted in a consistent and responsible manner. The Group also develops targets to drive improvement in the
Group’s sustainable performance. Target results indicate annual progress on existing and new commitments, as well
as actions to be implemented to fulfill these commitments.
Targets results are reported in the Sustainability Report, which is prepared voluntarily, applying the Global Reporting
Inititative’s G4 framework (“GRI G4”) comprehensive approach, while also taking into account the principles and
content of the International Integrated Reporting Framework.
The Company’s sustainability model results in a variety of initiatives related to good corporate governance;
environmentally responsible products, plants and processes; a healthy, safe and inclusive work environment; and
constructive relationships with local communities and business partners, as these are the milestones along the
Group’s path of continual improvement oriented to long-term value creation.
Over the years, the Group has placed particular emphasis on the reduction of polluting emissions, fuel consumption
and greenhouse gas emissions in:
engines, by developing increasingly efficient technologies for conventional engines, expanding the use of alternative
fuels (such as natural gas and biofuels), and developing alternative propulsion systems (such as hybrid or electric
solutions), based on the specific energy needs and fuel availability of the various countries:
production plants, by cutting energy consumption levels and promoting the use of renewable energy;
transport activities, by increasing low-emission transport and involving our employees to reduce their
commuting emissions;
supplier activities, by promoting environmental responsibility and spreading the principles and culture of World
Class Manufacturing;
eco-responsible driving behavior, by providing dealers and customers with information and training on vehicle use
and maintenance.
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Compliance with Dutch Corporate Governance Code
While the Company endorses the principles and best practice provisions of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code,
its current corporate governance structure applies as follows the following best practice provisions:
As far the provisions of paragraph II.1.8 regarding the limitation of positions of directors is concerned, the Company
endorses that a proper performance by its Directors of their duties is assured. Given the historical affiliation between
the Company, Exor, CNHI and Ferrari N.V., the Company values the current connection between those companies
through the combined positions of Mr Elkann, who serves on the board of directors of Ferrari and Exor N.V. and
who served on the board of CNHI until April 2016 and Mr Marchionne, who serves on CNHI’s, Exor’s and Ferrari’s
boards of directors and therefore does not apply those provisions.
The Company applies the best practice provisions in the paragraphs II.2.4 and II.2.5 of the Dutch Corporate
Governance Code. However, prior to the Merger Fiat S.p.A. implemented the 2012 Long Term incentive Plan (the
“Plan”). Pursuant to the Plan, options and stock grants (the “Equity Rights”) related to Fiat S.p.A. were granted
by Fiat S.p.A. to eligible persons prior to the Merger. The Plan provides that such Equity Rights may be exercised
within one year after the date of granting. Due to the Merger, the Equity Rights related to Fiat S.p.A. that were
already granted by Fiat S.p.A. pursuant to the Plan (and that are considered acquired rights) had to be converted
into comparable Equity Rights relating to the Company. In order to achieve this, the Company has granted (rights
to acquire) common shares in the capital of the Company under the Plan under the same terms as apply to the
corresponding Equity Rights related to Fiat S.p.A., including in respect of the term for exercising the Equity Rights.
Pursuant to the provisions of the paragraphs II.3.3 and III.6.2, a Director may not take part in any discussion or
decision-making that involves a subject or transaction in relation to which he or she may appear to have a conflict of
interest with the Company. However, the definition of conflict of interest as referred to in the Dutch Civil Code refers
to an actual conflict of interest and as such the regulations of the Board of Directors are geared towards an actual
conflict of interest and do not include the reference to the appearance of a conflict of interest. Nevertheless, these
regulations stipulate that the Board of Directors as a whole may, on an ad hoc basis, resolve that there is such a strong
appearance of a conflict of interest of an individual Director in relation to a specific matter, that it is deemed in the best
interest of proper decision making process that such individual Director be recused from participation in the decision
making process with respect to such matter even though such Director may not have an actual conflict of interest.
The Company does not have a retirement schedule as referred to in paragraph III.3.6 of the Dutch Corporate
Governance Code, because pursuant to the Articles of Association the term of office of Directors is approximately
one year, such period expiring on the day the first annual general meeting of FCA shareholders is held in the
following calendar year. This approach is in line with the general practice for companies listed in the U.S. As
the Company is listed at NYSE, the Company also relies on certain US governance policies, one of which is the
reappointment of our directors at each annual general meeting of FCA shareholders.
The Governance and Sustainability Committee currently has only one non-independent member as required by
paragraph III.5.1. of the Code and although the committee charter allows for the Governance and Sustainability
Committee to have no more than two non-independent members, at the moment the Company does not intend
to make use of this possibility. Mr John Elkann, being an executive Director, has a position on the Governance and
Sustainability Committee to which paragraph III.8.3 of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code applies. The position
of Mr. Elkann as executive Director in this committee inter alia follows from the duties of the governance and
sustainability committee, which are more extensive than the duties of a selection and appointment committee and
include duties that warrant participation of an executive Director.
The Dutch Corporate Governance Code provisions primarily refer to companies with a two-tier board structure
(consisting of a management board and a separate supervisory board), while the Company has implemented a one-
tier board. The best practices reflected in the Dutch Corporate Governance Code for supervisory board members
apply by analogy to non-executive directors. Unlike supervisory board members of companies with a two-tier
board to which provision III.7.1 of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code applies, non-executive directors of the
Company also have certain management tasks. In view hereof, non-executive directors have the opportunity to
elect whether (part of) their annual retainer fee will be made in common shares of the Company.
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RISK MANAGEMENT
Our Approach
Risk management is an important business driver and is integral to the achievement of the Group’s long-term business
plan. We take an integrated approach to risk management, where risk and opportunity assessment are at the core of
the leadership team agenda. Our success as an organization depends on our ability to identify and capitalize on the
opportunities generated by our business and the markets in which we compete. By managing the associated risks,
we achieve the proper balance between growth and return goals and related risks, allowing us to strive to secure
performance and profitability targets as well as enhance stakeholder value.
Risk Management Framework
The Group’s risk management framework (the “Framework”) is based on the COSO Framework (Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission Report - Enterprise Risk Management model) and the
principles of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code. The Framework consists of a set of policies, procedures and
organizational structures aimed at identifying, measuring, managing and monitoring the principal risks to which the
Company is exposed. The Framework is integrated within the Company’s organization and corporate governance and
supports the protection of corporate assets, the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, the reliability of
financial information and compliance with laws and regulations.
The Framework consists of the following three levels of oversight:
Level 1: operating areas, which identify and assess risks as well as establish specific actions for management of risks
Level 2: specific departments responsible for risk control, which define methodologies and tools for both monitoring
and managing the Company’s risks
Level 3: enterprise risk management (“ERM”) functions, which facilitate the monitoring of our risks and manage
discussions of our risks at the Group level
In addition to the three levels of control, the results of the COSO process are part of the risk assessment of
Group Internal Audit in defining its audit plan and accordingly, specific audits are planned for global enterprise risk
management significant risks.
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Appetite for Significant Risk
We align our risk appetite to our business plan as presented in May 2014 (updated January 2016). Risk boundaries
are set through our strategy, Code of Conduct, budgets and policies. We have established Risk Management
Committees, which are responsible for supporting risk governance and utilizing the operational focus of our existing
Product (Global and Regional) and Commercial Committees. The Product Committee oversees capital investment,
engineering and product development, while the Commercial Committee oversees matters related to sales and
marketing. Both committees include executive managers from each of the Companies’ brands, all of whom also have
separate functional responsibilities across all the brands. We also leverage the strategic focus of our GEC, Board of
Directors (through the Audit Committee), CEO and CFO. Our risk appetite differs by risk category as shown below.
Risk category Category description
Strategic
Operational
Financial
Risk that may arise from the pursuit of FCA’s business plan,
from strategic changes in the business environment, and/or
from adverse strategic business decisions.
Risk relating to inadequate or failed internal processes,
people and systems or external events (including legal and
reputational risks).
Risk relating to uncertainty of return and the potential
for financial loss due to financial structure, cash flows,
impairment risk and financial instruments.
Compliance
Risk of non-compliance with relevant regulations and laws,
internal policies and procedures.
Risk appetite
We are prepared to take risks in a responsible way that
takes our stakeholders’ interests into account and are
consistent with our five-year business plan.
We look to mitigate operational risks to the maximum extent
based on cost/benefit considerations.
We seek capital market and other transactions to
deleverage and strengthen our balance sheet, allowing us to
unlock value and manage our operations on a consolidated
global basis.
We hold ourselves, as well as our employees, responsible
for acting with honesty, integrity and respect, including
complying with our Code of Conduct, applicable laws and
regulations everywhere we do business.
Significant risks identified and control measures taken
On an annual basis, an enterprise risk assessment is performed, beginning with our operating segments. Risks
identified to have high or medium-high levels of potential impact on our organization and to which we have a high or
medium-high level of vulnerability based on the mitigating factors within our Group are considered significant risks.
Results of the assessment are consolidated into a Group report for review and validation with the Group CFO. In
addition, risk dashboards are created for the most significant risks to the Group in order to monitor risk indicators as
well as current and mitigation efforts.
Each key global focus risk has been classified by the COSO risk categories and corresponding risk factors have been
assigned. Control measures and mitigating actions are subsequently defined for each identified risk. The risk factors,
control measures and mitigating actions presented below are not all-inclusive. The sequence in which these risks
and mitigating actions are presented does not reflect any order or importance, likelihood or materiality. For further
information regarding the risks we face, refer to the section —Risks Factors elsewhere in this report.
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Control / Mitigating Actions
Group Product Committee (“GPC”)
manages approval for investments in FE/
GHG/ZEV related compliance.
Established central coordination
and oversight of internal checks
and conformity activities under
senior management during 2016 to
substantially reduce the risk of non-
compliance events and promote
uniformity of approach in all our
operating regions.
Quality and customer satisfaction
performance improvement metrics
monitored at Committee meetings.
Global Cybersecurity Plan implemented
in 2016 to improve security of connected
systems in our vehicles and add security
to safety-critical modules.
Attrition, hiring and staffing metrics are
monitored on a regional/sector basis.
Assessment of bench strength for key
positions and succession planning is
managed at the Group level.
Risk Category Key Global Risk Description
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Our ability to manage the impact
of regulatory compliance with
vehicle fuel economy (“FE”),
greenhouse gas (“GHG”) and
zero emission vehicle (“ZEV”)
requirements.
Risk Factor
Laws, regulations and governmental
policies, including those regarding
increased fuel economy requirements and
reduced greenhouse gas emissions, have
a significant effect on how we do business
and may adversely affect our results of
operations.
Product recalls and warranty obligations
may result in direct costs, and any resulting
loss of vehicle sales could have material
adverse effects on our business.
Our future performance depends on our
ability to enrich our product portfolio and
offer innovative products.
A disruption or security breach in our
information technology systems could
disrupt our business and adversely impact
our ability to compete.
Our success largely depends on the ability
of our current management team to operate
and manage effectively.
Compliance /
Operational
Product Quality and Customer
Satisfaction
Our ability to produce vehicles to
meet product quality standards,
gain market acceptance and
satisfy customer expectations.
Operational
Strategic /
Financial
Strategic /
Financial
Talent Management
Our ability to effectively attract,
retain and develop personnel
globally to meet current and
future needs, including risks to
the ability to maintain sufficient
and effective bench strength in
key positions and properly plan
and prepare for changes in key
management.
Commercial and Industrial
Policies
Our ability to manage product
positioning strategy (competitive
pricing consistent with margin
targets, discount levels, etc.) as
well as cost factors consistent
with competitors’ achievements
and internal targets.
Product Portfolio and Product
Lifecycle
Non or delayed renewal
of models (e.g., restyling,
upgrading of technological
content, adaptation to regulatory
requirements) due to delays in
the development process or
launch of new products resulting
in a drop in revenues/loss of
competitiveness in a specific
business/segment.
We face risks associated with increases in
costs, disruptions of supply or shortages
of raw materials, parts, components and
systems used in our vehicles.
Control of costs and margins monitored
as part of our budget and forecasting
process, which is reviewed periodically
throughout the year by the GEC.
Metrics related to global standardization
of components to drive less complexity
and overall savings.
Sales and marketing (including pricing)
is monitored monthly by the Commercial
Committee.
Technical, timing and cost commitments
(amongst other factors) for new vehicles
are monitored by individual program
at both Regional and Group Product
Committees.
Our ability to achieve cost reductions and
to realize production efficiencies is critical to
maintaining our competitiveness and long-
term profitability.
The automotive industry is highly
competitive and cyclical and we may suffer
from those factors more than some of our
competitors.
If our vehicle shipment volumes deteriorate,
particularly shipments of our pickup trucks
and larger sport utility vehicles in the U.S.
retail market, our results of operations and
financial condition will suffer.
We may be unsuccessful in efforts to
expand the international reach of some
of our brands that we believe have global
appeal and reach.
Labor laws and collective bargaining
agreements with our labor unions could
impact our ability to increase the efficiency
of our operations.
Control measures and comprehensive mitigation actions listed above for key global risks were monitored throughout
the year by the Risk Management Committees in our regions and business sectors to ensure that these are relevant
and sufficient. As needed, control measures and mitigation actions are enhanced to ensure risks are appropriately
addressed. We believe this approach allows us to address risk on a timely basis and ensure effectiveness of the
control measures taken.
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Regulatory Compliance
Government and regulatory scrutiny of the automotive industry has also continued to intensify during the course
of 2016, and is expected to remain high, particularly in light of recent regulatory actions related to diesel emissions
involving a number of automakers. We have received inquiries from several regulatory authorities as they examine the
on-road tailpipe emissions of several automakers’ vehicles. We are, when jurisdictionally appropriate, cooperating with
inquiries from several member state agencies.
We are currently unable to predict the outcome of any proceeding or investigation arising out of the NOVs or any
related proceedings or investigation nor can we estimate a range of reasonably possible losses for the lawsuits and
investigations because these matters involve significant uncertainties at these stages. Such investigations could result
in the imposition of damages, fines or civil and criminal penalties. It is possible that the resolution of these matters may
adversely affect our reputation with consumers, which may negatively impact demand for our vehicles and could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction
We, and the U.S. automotive industry in general, have experienced a significant increase in recall activity to address
performance, compliance or safety-related issues. Our recent costs to recall vehicles have been significant and
typically include the cost of replacement parts and labor to remove and replace parts. These costs substantially
depend on the nature of the remedy and the number of vehicles affected, and may arise many years after a vehicle’s
sale. Product recalls may also harm our reputation, force us to halt the sale of certain vehicles and may cause
consumers to question the safety or reliability of our products. Given the sustained high levels in both the cost and
frequency of recall campaigns and intense regulatory activity across the automotive industry, ongoing compliance
costs are expected to remain high.
Compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements for product recalls has also received heightened scrutiny. In connection
with the failure in three specified campaigns to provide an effective adequate remedy, and noncompliance with various
reporting requirements under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the TREAD Act, FCA US
entered into a Consent Order with NHTSA in 2015 to pay substantial civil penalties and to engage an independent
monitor to review and assess FCA US’s compliance with its obligations under the Consent Order. FCA US is obligated
to remedy the defects in the vehicles subject to the recalls cited in the Consent Order, and in certain instances, FCA
US has been required to buy back vehicles as an additional alternative to a repair remedy. Failure to comply with the
terms of the Consent Order may result in additional fines and penalties much of which have been deferred pending the
independent monitor’s and NHTSA’s ongoing assessment of FCA US’s compliance with terms of the Consent Order.
Further, the monitor’s term will continue for the duration of the Consent Order. There can be no assurance that we will
not be subject to additional regulatory inquiries and consequences in the future.
Impact on results and financial position if risks materialize
In order to comply with government regulations related to fuel economy and emissions standards, we must devote
significant financial and management resources, as well as vehicle engineering and design attention, to these legal
requirements. We expect the number and scope of these regulatory requirements, along with the costs associated
with compliance, to increase significantly in the future, and these costs could be difficult to pass through to
consumers. For example, in December 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced an increase in the
penalty for noncompliance with fuel economy requirements, beginning with model year 2019 vehicles that are more
than two and a half times the current penalty. This trend will have a material impact on our existing regulatory planning
strategy, may affect the powertrain mix in the vehicles we produce and sell and could have a material adverse impact
on our financial condition and results of operations.
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In addition, any costs incurred, or lost vehicle sales, resulting from product recalls could materially adversely affect
our financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, if we face consumer complaints, or we receive information
from vehicle rating services that calls into question the safety or reliability of one of our vehicles and we do not issue a
recall, or if we do not do so on a timely basis, our reputation may also be harmed and we may lose future vehicle sales.
We are also obligated under the terms of our warranty agreements to make repairs or replace parts in our vehicles
at our expense for a specified period of time. Therefore, any failure rate that exceeds our assumptions could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our vehicles, as well as vehicles manufactured by other original OEMs, contain interconnected and increasingly
complex systems that control various vehicle processes including engine, transmission, safety, steering, brakes,
window and door lock functions. Such internal and vehicle systems are susceptible to malfunctions and interruptions
due to equipment damage, power outages, and a range of other hardware, software and network problems. These
systems are also susceptible to cybercrime, or threats of intentional disruption, which are increasing in terms of
sophistication and frequency. A significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising the electronic
control systems contained in our vehicles could damage our reputation, expose us to significant liability and could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Current or planned improvements in the overall risk management system
We have completed the global implementation of our ERM program by operating segment, combining our existing
activities with an increased visibility to key risks. As we continued to mature, we identified a need to enhance our risk
governance and oversight and apply a common approach to risk across all regions and sectors. As such, we are
implementing a Global Risk Management Committee, allowing for comprehensive, Group-focused risk discussions
and decision-making. We have also engaged the business in key risk areas to benchmark our processes with peer
companies and explore opportunities for improvement. As part of this new process, we have selected a key focus risk
from the enterprise risk assessment to analyze the ERM framework in terms of tools and methodology (categorization,
evaluation, and prioritization) and framework (risk governance, risk treatment, risk monitoring, risk reporting, etc.). Our
goal is to improve the definition of a key risk indicator in order to monitor risks in a more predictive way and evaluate
remediation plans. Upon completion, we will evaluate the results of this new process for benefits and opportunity to
expand the scope to include other risks. We believe this dynamic approach will help us achieve the proper balance
between caution and risk taking at the Group level.
In addition, a global ERM training program was implemented in 2016 to improve the communication of the risk
management culture throughout the organization, including the communication of risk appetite and risk tolerances.
As we continue to develop a robust Group ERM program, we will strive to identify best practices, refine key risk
indicators identified for the significant risks facing our organization and refine our processes to identify and escalate
risk developments.
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IN CONTROL STATEMENT
Internal Control System
The Board of Directors is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls, including proper
accounting records and other management information suitable for running the business.
The principal characteristics of the Internal Control System and Internal Control over Financial Reporting adopted by
the Company are described in the specific paragraph mentioned above.
Based on the assessment performed, the Board of Directors concluded that, as of December 31, 2016, the Group’s
and the Company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting is considered effective.
February 28, 2017
John Elkann
Chairman
Sergio Marchionne
Chief Executive Officer
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RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPECT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT
The Board of Directors is responsible for preparing the Annual Report, inclusive of the Consolidated and Statutory
Financial Statements and Report on Operations, in accordance with Dutch law and International Financial Reporting
Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and as adopted by the European Union (EU-IFRS).
In accordance with Section 5:25c, paragraph 2 of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act, the Board of Directors states
that, to the best of its knowledge, the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards provide a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss for the year of the
Company and its subsidiaries and that the Report on Operations provides a true and a fair view of the performance
of the business during the financial year and the position at balance sheet date of the Company and its subsidiaries,
together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Company and the Group face.
February 28, 2017
The Board of Directors
John Elkann
Sergio Marchionne
Andrea Agnelli
Tiberto Brandolini d’Adda
Glenn Earle
Valerie Mars
Ruth J. Simmons
Ronald L. Thompson
Patience Wheatcroft
Stephen M. Wolf
Ermenegildo Zegna
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A Responsible Company1
Sustainability Governance and Commitment to Stakeholders
All areas of the Group have a role in addressing the goals and challenges of sustainability. The FCA sustainability
management process is based on a model of shared responsibility that begins with the top level of management and
involves every area and function within the organization.
Several entities within the organization are responsible for directing and coordinating sustainability activities across the
Group’s businesses.
Operating responsibly requires ongoing engagement with stakeholders at the local and global levels. FCA has a target
to expand and innovate the sustainability dialogue with stakeholders.
Over time, our engagement has evolved and we have developed a variety of channels to communicate with each type
of stakeholder.
In 2016, FCA engaged with both internal and external stakeholders worldwide on sustainability topics through an
online survey and through engagement events and workshops. This dialogue deepens the understanding of region-
specific differences and contributes to new insights for FCA’s sustainability initiatives and approach.
The data reported in this section is also included in the FCA 2016 Sustainability Report, that is submitted for assurance
by Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. The scope, methodology, limitations and conclusions of the assurance engagement are
provided in the Independent Auditors’ Report published in the FCA 2016 Sustainability Report.
1 2016 data does not include Ferrari as spin-off of Ferrari from the Group was completed in January 2016; Data for prior periods also does not
include Ferrari, consistent with Ferrari’s classification as a discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2015.
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Materiality Analysis
FCA’s sustainability efforts address topics that have been identified through our stakeholder engagement, as well as
through analysis of strategic priorities, corporate values, competitive activities and social expectations. The topics that
have been determined to be material in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 framework (“GRI G4”) are
indicated on the diagram below. The GRI defines material aspects as “those that reflect the organization’s significant
economic, environmental and social impacts; or substantively influence the assessments and decisions of stakeholders.”
2016 FCA Materiality Diagram
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Research and Innovation
We focus our research efforts on two areas aimed at improving efficiency and reducing fuel consumption and
emissions: vehicle energy demand (including weight, aerodynamics, drag, rolling resistance, heating, air-conditioning
and auxiliaries) and powertrain technologies (engines, transmissions, axles and drivelines, hybrid and electric
propulsion and alternative fuels).
Vehicle Energy Demand
Our research focuses on reducing weight, aerodynamic drag, tire rolling resistance and driveline losses. We also
continue to research conventional and hybrid vehicle applications aimed at improving recuperation of kinetic energy
and re-use of thermal energy to reduce overall energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Since 2008, we have progressively introduced engine stop-start (“ESS”), high-efficiency alternators and smart charging
technology in order to further reduce fuel consumption. ESS technology turns off the engine and fuel flow automatically
when the vehicle comes to a halt and re-starts the engine upon the driver disengaging the brake. All regions are
implementing ESS applications. In particular, the adoption of ESS in the EMEA region has been extended to the entire
vehicle range in order to improve average CO2 emissions. Smart charging technology allows for the optimization of
electric generation while recovering kinetic energy. These technologies are now widely employed in the Fiat, Alfa Romeo
and Lancia models, and have been adopted in certain Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Chrysler brand vehicles.
We have also introduced active aerodynamic devices, which are automatically activated under certain conditions,
to improve aerodynamic drag and reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, while also improving thermal
management (decreased defrost time and improved engine warm up). Such active aerodynamic devices include active
grille shutters and adjustable height suspension, and have been adopted in certain Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo
and Maserati brand vehicles. Further, we have introduced smart actuators, such as a variable speed fuel pump and
brushless motor for cooling fan, to reduce fuel consumption. Such smart actuators only require the energy needed for
each specific working condition, avoiding electric power waste.
In addition, certain passenger vehicles are now equipped with low rolling resistance tires to further maximize fuel
economy while delivering desirable performance.
Powertrain Technologies
The evolution of FCA proprietary technologies like MultiAir and MultiJet (increased fuel pressure and improved injection
pattern) has progressed in combination with other technologies, such as direct injection, variable displacement oil
pumps, two-step valve lift systems, cooled exhaust gas recirculation systems, and electronic thermostats, leading to
the development of more efficient powertrain architectures.
The latest generation MultiAir technology brings further improvements in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions via
improved intake valve event control, building on the progress of the previous generation.
The wider use of smart technologies, which provide dynamic management of the vehicle’s powertrain systems, has
contributed to an improved balance between performance and fuel economy. These technologies include smart charging,
optimized engine cooling systems and cylinder deactivation. Conventional gasoline and diesel engines are expected to
continue to play a predominant role in mobility in upcoming years. The Group believes that there is still significant potential to
reduce the fuel consumption and emission levels of these engines through technological advancements.
Gasoline engines
Completely new global small and medium gasoline engine families are being developed to improve fuel economy and
emission levels. These new engine families feature a modular approach from a shared cylinder design (allowing for
different engine configurations, displacements, efficiency and power outputs) and are expected to cover a large range
of vehicle applications and introduce features and technologies such as direct injection, downsizing, turbocharging,
and cooled exhaust gas recirculation to improve efficiency, while also addressing internal friction and thermal
management. In particular, both a 1.0L three cylinder and a 1.3L four cylinder Firefly global small engine application
launched in the LATAM region in the third quarter of 2016, and the first global medium engine application (a 2.0L turbo
four cylinder engine) launched in the Alfa Romeo Giulia in the fourth quarter of 2016.
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Hybrid and Battery Propulsion
The all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid achieves an efficiency rating of 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), based on
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. The Pacifica Hybrid is also expected to provide an estimated range
of 33 miles solely on zero-emissions electric power, with its battery being capable of being recharged in approximately
two hours using a level 2 240 volt charger. When the battery’s energy is depleted to a certain threshold, the Pacifica
Hybrid operates like a conventional hybrid.
Power to the wheels is supplied by the electric drive system or supplemented by a specially adapted new version
of the award-winning Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine, which is paired with the dual-motor electrically variable
transmission (“EVT”).
Additional electrification technologies applicable to rear- and all-wheel drive based vehicles are also being developed.
Natural Gas engines
A fundamental aspect of our vehicle emission reduction strategy and the use of alternative fuels, from natural gas to
biofuels, is to offer technologies that are aligned with the fuels available in various markets, and capable of reducing
emission levels.
We believe that in certain markets compressed natural gas is a viable near to medium-term option for promoting
compliance with future fuel economy and emissions requirements. We offer a range of bi-fuel (natural gas/gasoline)
vehicles in Europe, targeting a wide variety of private and commercial consumers. Safety and comfort remain
uncompromised, as natural gas tanks in these vehicles are designed to be fully integrated into the vehicle structure.
Diesel engines
In recent years, diesel research has focused on the combustion process and after-treatment technologies.
On the combustion side, enhanced control of injection parameters together with optimization of combustion bowl
shape represented a key step in reducing “engine-out” pollutants and enhancing fuel economy.
In terms of after-treatment systems, research and development activities have mainly focused on continuous
improvements to passive and active NOx reduction technologies optimized for the next generation diesel powertrains.
Advanced after-treatment systems for the reduction of NOx emissions are under development both for passenger car
and light commercial vehicle applications. In particular, we have incorporated the selective catalyst reduction (“SCR”)
after-treatment system to reduce NOx emissions into Fiat Ducato vehicles coupled with 2.3L diesel engines, and Ram
ProMaster, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles coupled with 3.0L diesel engines.
Transmissions
Our transmission portfolio includes manual transmissions, automated manual transmissions, or AMTs, dual dry clutch
transmissions, or DDCTs, and automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission portfolio includes 8- and 9-speed
units developed in an effort to provide our customers with improved efficiency, performance and drive comfort. Also,
a DDCT has been recently launched in a new coupling with the 1.6L diesel engine to gain efficiency and fuel economy.
We utilize a broad portfolio of transmissions to meet varying local market demands in the different regions where we
operate to achieve vehicle performance characteristics aligned with our brands.
Axles and Driveline
We focus on producing lightweight axle and driveline systems that provide capability and efficiency across our entire
portfolio of vehicles. Additionally, we have deployed automatic axle disconnect systems on the majority of our four-
wheel and all-wheel drive equipped vehicles to reduce parasitic losses and improve fuel economy during normal
driving conditions. Future development activities are focused on optimized system design and material selection to
reduce overall system weight without sacrificing capability or performance.
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Sustainable Mobility
FCA’s efforts to create lasting relationships with customers are aimed not only on the ownership experience, but
also on monitoring opinions and trends. Evolving consumer behaviors, attitudes and expectations are having a
considerable impact on mobility preferences. In response, FCA has been working on developing autonomous vehicle
technology and a growing number of connectivity and collaborative solutions.
In May 2016, FCA announced a collaboration with Waymo (formerly, the Google Self-Driving Car Project) to integrate
Waymo’s self-driving technology into Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to expand Waymo’s existing self-driving test
program. This marked the first time that Google has worked directly with an automaker to integrate its self-driving
system, including its sensors and software, into a passenger vehicle. This collaboration will help FCA and Waymo
better understand what it will take for self-driving cars to make transportation more accessible for millions of people.
CRF, the main research center of FCA in the EMEA region, has been participating as a partner in the European
Tomorrow’s Elastic Adaptive Mobility (“TEAM”) initiative since it began in 2012. Co-funded by the European Union, this
project involves a wide variety of participants, including automakers, telecommunication providers, research institutes,
road infrastructure operators and traffic managers. The goal is to improve mobility by integrating drivers, travelers
and the transportation infrastructure into a single collaborative network. CRF completed its activities within the TEAM
project in 2016 by integrating and testing connected mobility services at selected test sites in Italy, and testing V2X
(vehicle-to-everything) connectivity platforms.
Enjoy is a car-sharing service that offers a fleet of high efficiency vehicles to urban drivers. It was launched in Milan
(Italy) by Eni, an oil and gas company, at the end of 2013, in partnership with FCA which provided more than 2,100
vehicles. Since the service was launched, approximately 500,000 individuals in Milan, Rome, Florence, Turin and
Catania have signed up to use it and nine million rentals have been logged. The operations, from registration to use,
are managed online through smartphone applications.
FCA’s focus on sustainable mobility extends to consumer education, with the aim of coaching drivers about the
impact their driving habits may have on the environment. Eco:Drive is an FCA software system that offers personalized
tips on driving styles with the objective of contributing to a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. Eco:Drive is
available on selected Fiat and Fiat Professional models. By the end of 2016, more than 111,800 customers, including
more than 9,600 new users, had used this software.
FCA regularly gathers feedback from consumers across all regions to help shape future product development. Recent
projects have focused on consumers on the leading edge of adopting new concepts involving the shared economy
and connected technology. In 2015, FCA promoted an open innovation contest, “Millennials and Cars: the future
of the car and the car of the future” in collaboration with the Second University of Naples (Italy) and the University of
Cassino and Southern Lazio (Italy). The goal was to engage millennials, who are comfortable with social networking
and technology, to propose projects that reflect their vision of the future for the automobile. At the beginning of 2016,
more than 500 proposals were reviewed and assessed by an Innovation Board consisting of FCA senior managers
and representatives from the universities. Winning students were selected for a six-month internship at the FCA plants
of Cassino and Giovanbattista Vico di Pomigliano (Italy).
Managing Vehicle Safety and Quality
At FCA, our approach to safety on the road incorporates a wide range of elements, including improved traffic
management, driver education and safer highways. FCA offers active and passive features for diverse drivers and
vehicle segments. Safety concepts are implemented from the early phases of new model development through the
release of design specifications. From a global perspective, our regions share information and best practices in order
to harmonize design guidelines and processes where possible, given the regulatory environment.
Independent agencies rate the comparative safety of vehicles across the industry in different regions. While the
specific criteria vary, these ratings are generally based on evaluations of the level of safety provided for occupants
during a crash as well as a vehicle’s ability to avoid a crash through the use of technology. A number of FCA vehicles
have earned top ratings based on performance during assessments. These ratings help validate our continuing efforts
to deliver advancements in both passive and active safety technologies.
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In the U.S., the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 achieved
5-Star overall safety ratings in the U.S. NCAP conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (or
“NHTSA”). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (or “IIHS”) named the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica a Top Safety Pick+
rated vehicle. The Alfa Romeo Giulia earned a 5-Star Euro NCAP rating in 2016. In addition, the Jeep Renegade and
Fiat 500X were awarded the Australian NCAP 5-Star rating in 2016.
Vehicle quality is also central to FCA’s goal of earning and maintaining the trust and loyalty of customers. During
vehicle development, our customer-focused approach to quality keeps the customers’ needs in mind. We also realize
expectations vary from market to market due to differences in driving experiences and local preferences such as
vehicle size, fuel type and acceptance of new technology. With this in mind, quality considerations from customer
expectations to functional requirements are addressed from the earliest stages of design. The process includes not
only virtual simulations that enable optimization of the design earlier in the development, but also validation of physical
prototypes and manufacturing, which are crucial elements in the quality process.
Sustainability in Manufacturing
FCA’s approach involves significant efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and continuously improve
environmental performance.
The World Class Manufacturing (“WCM”) program was first adopted more than 10 years ago and has been implemented
at nearly all FCA plants worldwide. WCM represents the concrete application of our model of environmental sustainability
and, in particular, our efforts to reduce the impacts of our production processes. WCM is a rigorous manufacturing
methodology that involves the entire organization and encompasses all phases of production and distribution. In
2016, more than 62,000 WCM-related projects were implemented, including several specifically targeted at reducing
environmental impacts. Through the Environment Pillar, in particular, specific tools and methodologies are developed
to optimize the use of natural resources. Approximately 4,400 projects based on this pillar led to reductions in natural
resource consumption, in spite of production volumes that remained flat compared with 2015.
The Group has also implemented an Environmental Management System (“EMS”) worldwide, aligned with ISO
14001 standards. The EMS consists of a system of methodologies and processes designed to prevent or reduce the
environmental impact of the Group’s manufacturing activities through, for example, reductions in emissions, water
consumption and waste generation, and conservation of energy and raw materials. At year-end 2016, nearly 100
percent of FCA plants included in the 2014 scope of reporting were ISO 14001 certified.
Energy Consumption and Emissions
The Group researches solutions that will enable further reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and the use of fossil
fuels. Over time, this has generated significant savings in energy-related costs.
FCA uses CO2 emissions per vehicle produced as an indicator of its energy performance and, for 2020, is targeting a
32 percent reduction, based on Business Plan estimated volumes, compared with the 2010 baseline.
As a result of the success of these energy-related initiatives, energy consumption was consistent with 2015 at 47.5
million gigajoule (“GJ”) and was well below the 2010 level in both absolute terms and on a per vehicle produced basis.
Manufacturing Energy consumption
FCA worldwide (million GJ)
Total energy consumption
2016
47.5
2015
47.4
2014
47.8
Total CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes decreased more than two percent to 3.9 million tons compared
with 2015, which was also well below the 2010 level on both a total and per vehicle produced basis.
Manufacturing CO2 emissions
FCA worldwide (million tons of CO2)
Total CO2 emissions
2016
3.9
2015
4.0
2014
4.2
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Water Management
In many parts of the world, water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges faced by governments, businesses
and individuals.
To protect this essential natural resource, the Group has adopted Water Management Guidelines that establish criteria
for sustainable management of the entire water cycle, including technologies and procedures to maximize recycling
and reuse of water and minimize the level of pollutants in discharged water.
Total water consumption (withdrawal) was consistent with 2015 at 24.4 million m3 and well below the 2010 level on
both a total and per vehicle produced basis.
Manufacturing Water withdrawal
FCA worldwide (million m3)
Total water withdrawal
2016
24.4
2015
24.3
2014
24.7
For 2020, FCA is targeting a 40 percent reduction in water consumed per vehicle produced compared with 2010.
Waste Management
To reduce the consumption of raw materials and related environmental impacts, FCA has implemented procedures
to pursue optimal recovery and reuse with minimal waste. We strive to recycle what cannot be reused. If neither reuse
nor recovery is possible, waste is disposed of using the method available that has the least environmental impact, with
landfills only used as a last resort. These principles are incorporated in the Waste Management Guidelines formalized
in 2012 and adopted at Group sites worldwide.
As a result of continued improvements in the waste management cycle, FCA achieved a more than five percent year-
over-year reduction in total waste generated.
Plants that produce for the mass-market brands, which account for the majority of total waste generated, reduced
waste to landfill either to zero or very close to zero.
Manufacturing Waste generated
FCA worldwide (million tons)
Waste recovered
Waste disposed
Total waste generated
2016
1.2
0.2
1.4
2015
1.2
0.3
1.5
2014
1.4
0.3
1.7
Employees
FCA endeavors to create a work environment that enables employees to collaborate in ways that transform differences
into strengths, break down geographic and cultural barriers, and develop each person’s potential.
At December 31, 2016, the Group had a total of 231,019 employees.
Approximately 5,600 fixed term contracts were converted to permanent, an indication of the Group’s commitment to
the long-term stability of the workforce.
Management and Development
The Group’s approach to management and development is embodied in the commitment to five key principles that
embrace meritocracy, leadership, competition, best-in-class performance and a commitment to deliver on what we
promise. These principles are the foundation for every decision, including the appointment of leaders.
Performance and Leadership Management (“PLM”) is the appraisal system adopted worldwide to assess FCA
employees (manager, professional and salaried). Through the PLM process, specific targets are established to guide
and assess employees on their results, and leadership behaviors.
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Performance and leadership assessment and calibration involved approximately 63,200 Group employees worldwide
in 2016, including all managers, professionals, and salaried employees.
Talent management and succession planning are also integral to employee development and the management model.
In 2016, Talent Reviews were conducted for the various professional families/business units within the Company.
These Talent Reviews identified individuals with leadership potential who merit additional attention and investment
from the Company in their professional development.
Learning and development opportunities are provided through a number of activities, such as job rotations, coaching,
mentoring and innovative learning approaches.
Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining
FCA recognizes and respects the right of its employees to be represented by trade unions or by other representatives
elected in accordance with current local legislation and practices and in line with the practices of the various trade
unions. At December 31, 2016, approximately 83 percent of our employees worldwide are covered by collective
bargaining. This is an average figure which covers a variety of situations in accordance with current regulations and
practices in the various countries.
Health and Safety in the Workplace
FCA aims to provide all employees with a safe, healthy and productive work environment at every site worldwide and
in every area of activity.
The Group’s health and safety approach focuses on the following key areas:
application of uniform procedures for identification and evaluation of risks
adherence to leading safety and ergonomics standards for plant and machinery design
promotion of safe behavior through training initiatives and awareness campaigns
provision of a healthy work environment and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
The goal of achieving zero accidents is formalized in FCA guidelines that set the standards for business practices in
each area of activity, as well as through global adoption of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System
(“OHSMS”) certified to the OHSAS 18001 standard.
At year-end 2016, a total of 141 plants, accounting for about 180,000 employees, had an OHSMS in place that was
OHSAS 18001 certified.
Measures implemented over the years have contributed to significant improvements in all accident indicators. In 2016,
the Frequency Rate was down 17 percent compared with the prior year (with 0.10 accidents per 100,000 hours worked)
and the Severity Rate was consistent with 2015 (with 0.04 days of absence due to accidents per 1,000 hours worked).
Effective safety management is also supported by the application of World Class Manufacturing tools and
methodologies, active involvement of employees, development of specific competencies and targeted investment.
FCA’s investment in health and safety, combined with other measures, has resulted in a progressive reduction in the
level of risk attributed to Group plants in Italy by INAIL, the Italian accident and disability insurance agency. As a result,
the Group was eligible for “good performer” premium discounts, which led to savings of approximately €85 million
from 2012 through 2016.
In addition to safety in the workplace, FCA offers numerous programs and services for employees and their families
that promote and support individual safety, well-being and a healthy lifestyle. Employees are encouraged to take
advantage of these initiatives, which form an important part of the Group’s culture.
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Sustainability in the Supply Chain
Strong relationships built on cooperation and mutual understanding are vital to the effective sourcing of goods and
services. Working as an integrated team with our supply chain helps make it possible to develop responsible and
sustainable practices to limit exposure to unexpected events and supply disruption.
We strive to offer equal and fair opportunities for all parties involved in the supplier selection process. Suppliers are
selected based on the quality and competitiveness of their products and services, and on their respect of social,
ethical and environmental principles. This commitment is a prerequisite to becoming an FCA supplier and developing
a lasting business relationship with us. Suppliers must conduct business activities according to the ethical standards
and procedures in place where they operate, and as set forth by the FCA Code of Conduct and Sustainability
Guidelines for Suppliers. If a supplier fails to meet these standards, a corrective action plan, jointly developed with
FCA, is required. In extreme cases, FCA may exercise the right to terminate the business relationship.
Environmental and Social Impacts of the Supply Chain
FCA works to prevent or mitigate adverse environmental or social impacts that may be directly linked to its own business
activities or to products and services from our suppliers. As partners, suppliers play a key role in the continuity of our
activities and can have a significant impact on the external perception of our social and environmental responsibility.
FCA evaluates the sustainability profile of suppliers through the FCA Supplier Sustainability Self-Assessment (“SSSA”).
This survey covers environmental, labor practice, human rights, compliance, ethics, diversity, and health and safety
aspects. The results of the SSSA and other criteria are used to create a risk map for the purpose of identifying
suppliers that may be at risk, and therefore require further investigation through focused audits. The Group aims to
conduct sustainability audits or assessments of all Tier 1 suppliers with potential exposure to significant environmental
or social risks.
FCA continues to support suppliers in addressing climate change issues, including reducing greenhouse gas
emissions. In 2016, the Group once again invited suppliers to participate in the CDP supply chain program. For the
third consecutive year, FCA has increased the number of its participating suppliers compared with the previous year.
FCA is collaborating with industry peers and stakeholders on issues related to human rights and working conditions
at Tier 1 and beyond levels in the supply chain. While suppliers carry much of the management responsibility, FCA
nonetheless recognizes the role the Company can play in addressing human rights violations and promoting working
conditions aligned to global standards and responsible sourcing. In-depth training on responsible working conditions
continues to be offered to suppliers in partnership with the Automotive Industry Action Group (“AIAG”). Developed in
collaboration with other automakers, this training is designed to help protect the rights and dignity of workers as well
as reinforce environmental and ethical issues impacting the supply chain. Through such leadership roles as serving on
the AIAG Board of Directors and numerous work groups, FCA continues to drive industry-wide change.
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Community Engagement
FCA’s approach to community engagement is founded on the conviction that the Group can and should be an agent
of positive change. This belief is embedded in our culture and is an intrinsic part of corporate decision-making.
The Company’s corporate citizenship efforts primarily target areas where we have operations. Our role as a member
of the community helps us assess and, where possible, address the social and economic development needs of
the area. Engagement in charitable initiatives extends from senior management throughout the entire Company. In
the U.S., Sergio Marchionne, FCA’s Chief Executive Officer, is serving a two-year term as United Way of Southeast
Michigan Volunteer Campaign Chair. United Way Worldwide is a non-governmental organization operating in 45
countries worldwide that is committed to improving living conditions in local communities.
FCA encourages its workforce to donate time and skills to help build strong, self-reliant communities. During 2016,
Group employees around the world volunteered thousands of hours in support of a wide range of social projects. FCA
works to build strong relationships with community, academic and government leaders to help make a positive, lasting
impact on the communities where we operate.
Social initiatives primarily take the form of investment in targeted projects, planned in collaboration with local stakeholders.
During 2016, particular attention has been given to educational initiatives. FCA has set a long-term target to advance
education and training among youth, with a focus on programs designed to expand science, technology, engineering
and math skills and opportunities.
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Remuneration of Directors
Remuneration of Directors
Remuneration Report for Executive Directors
The quality of our leadership and their commitment to the Company are fundamental to our success. FCA’s
remuneration principles support our business strategy and growth objectives in a diverse and evolving global
market. Our remuneration policies are designed to reward competitively the achievement of long-term sustainable
performance and to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified executives who are committed to performing their roles
in the long-term interest of our shareholders. Given the changing international standards regarding responsible and
sound remuneration, a variety of factors are taken into consideration, such as the complexity of functions, the scope of
responsibilities, the alignment of risks and rewards, national and international legislation and the long-term objectives
of the Company and its shareholders.
Remuneration Policy for Executive Directors
The compensation for our executive directors is determined by the Board of Directors based on recommendations
from the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) and in accordance with
the Company’s Remuneration Policy for Executive Directors (the “Remuneration Policy”). The current Remuneration
Policy was approved by the shareholders of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. at the 2015 annual general meeting of FCA
shareholders and is reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee. Our Remuneration Policy is available in full on
the Company’s website at www.fcagroup.com.
The Compensation Committee reviews the Remuneration Policy and its implementation. The Compensation
Committee concluded that there were no reasons to recommend adjustments to the Remuneration Policy at the
2017 annual general meeting of FCA shareholders with regard to its executive directors. This report describes
the Company’s compensation principles and structure for the executive directors and summarizes the significant
compensation decisions made by the FCA Compensation Committee in 2016.
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Financial Year 2016 - Select Business Highlights
A key tenet of the Remuneration Policy is pay for performance. The Group had record results for 2016, which was
driven by continued strong performance in NAFTA and improvements in all other segments, in particular EMEA and
Maserati. To provide perspective of the Group’s performance in 2016, the following table highlights some of the key
achievements during the year:
Financial Highlights
Worldwide consolidated shipments of 4,482
million units
Key Achievements
Key products launched in the year:
• Maserati Levante
• Chrysler Pacifica
• Jeep Compass
• Alfa Romeo Giulia
• Fiat 124 Spider
• Fiat Toro
• Fiat Tipo hatchback and station wagon versions
Net revenues of €111,018 million, in line with 2015 Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 production ended and the process of re-purposing
In December 2016, Google’s Self-Driving Car Project, Waymo, and FCA announced
the completion of production of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans, uniquely built to
enable fully self-driving operations
Adjusted EBIT of €6,056 million, which reflected a
26 percent increase over 2015, with all segments
profitable and improving year-over-year
Adjusted net profit of €2,516 million, which
increased 47 percent from 2015
Net industrial debt was €4.6 billion at December
31, 2016, which was €0.4 billion lower than €5.0
billion at December 31, 2015
Strong available liquidity at December 31, 2016 at
€23.8 billion
NAFTA capacity for truck and SUV production began
Globalized production of Jeep completed; GAC FCA JV fully operational with the
production of three Jeep SUVs
Continued strong performance in NAFTA, with margin improving to 7.4 percent from
6.4 percent, and improvements in all other segments, in particular EMEA and Maserati,
whose margin more than doubled to 9.7 percent
Increase primarily driven by strong operating performance; Net financial expenses also
decreased primarily due to gross debt reduction
Operating cash flow from industrial activities, net of capital expenditures of €8.8 billion,
reached €1.8 billion for the year; significant reduction of gross debt balances of €3.8
billion
Elimination of the restrictions on the free flow of capital within the Group and a more
efficient capital structure; Second €2.5 billion tranche of FCA revolving credit facility
(“RCF”) is available for total of €5.0 billion RCF
In May 2014, we presented a 5-year business plan, which was subsequently updated and is on the investor relations
page of the Company’s website. We have successfully achieved the business plan targets established for 2014, 2015
and 2016 and we have revised upwards our original financial targets for 2018.
Remuneration Principles
The guiding principle of our Remuneration Policy is to provide a compensation structure that allows FCA to attract
and retain the most highly qualified executive talent and to motivate such executives to achieve business and financial
goals that create value for shareholders in a manner consistent with our core business and leadership values. FCA’s
compensation philosophy, as set forth in the Remuneration Policy, aims to provide compensation to its executive
directors as outlined below.
Alignment with FCA’s strategy
Pay for performance
Competitiveness
Long-term shareholder value creation
Compliance
Risk prudence
Compensation is strongly linked to the achievement of the Group’s publicly disclosed
performance targets.
Compensation must reinforce our performance-driven culture and principles of meritocracy. As
such, the majority of pay is linked directly to the Group’s performance through both short and
long-term variable pay instruments.
Compensation should be competitive against the comparable market and set in a manner to
attract, retain and motivate expert leaders and highly qualified executives.
Targets triggering any variable compensation payment should align with interest of shareholders.
Our compensation policies and plans are designed to comply with applicable laws and corporate
governance requirements.
The compensation structure should avoid incentives that encourage unnecessary or excessive
risks that could threaten the Company’s value.
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Peer Group Update
In 2016, our Compensation Committee reviewed the suitability of our potential peer companies, which are companies
operating in similar industries with whom we are most likely to compete for executive level talent. The Compensation
Committee strives to identify a peer group that best reflects all aspects of FCA’s business and considers public
listing, industry practices, geographic reach, and revenue proximity. Market capitalization was considered as a
secondary characteristic. Peer companies are selected and used to calibrate our executive compensation program.
For 2014 and 2015, we used two peer groups - U.S. peers and European peers - with a combined total of 46 peer
group companies. Our competitors used one group for purposes of benchmarking compensation. In order to better
align FCA with its peers, in 2016, the Compensation Committee replaced the previously used two-peer group
structure. A refined, consolidated and condensed international peer group, with a blend of both U.S. and European
companies, was believed to better recognize the relevant talent market for our executives. In addition to including all
U.S. and European automobile manufacturers, primary consideration was given to U.S. and European companies
that have significant manufacturing and/or engineering operations and a global market presence. In April 2016, the
Compensation Committee approved the new peer group of 26 companies listed below with median revenues in
2015 of U.S.$49.7 billion. The list is divided between fourteen U.S. and twelve European companies, similar to the
composition of our senior executive team.
2016 Compensation Peer Group
Airbus Group
ArcelorMittal SA
Bayer AG
Daimler AG
Deere & Company
Johnsons Controls Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
The 3M Company
ThyssenKrupp AG
Ford Motor Company
Northrop Grumman Corporation
United Technologies Corporation
BMW Group AG
General Dynamics Corporation
PSA Peugeot Citroen
The Boeing Company
General Electric Company
Raytheon Company
Volkswagen AG
The Volvo Group
Caterpillar Inc.
Continental AG
General Motors Company
Honeywell International Inc.
Renault SA
Siemens AG
Summary Overview of Remuneration Elements
The executive directors’ remuneration is simple and transparent in design, and consists of the following key elements:
Remuneration
Element
Base salary
Description
Fixed cash compensation
Short-term
variable
incentive*
• Performance objectives are annually predetermined and are
based on achievements of specific measures
• Comprised of three equally-weighted metrics, Adjusted EBIT,
Adjusted net profit, and Net industrial debt
• Target payout is 100 percent and maximum payout is 250
percent of base salary
Long-term
variable
incentive*
• All equity awards are based on achievements of publicly
disclosed multi-year financial targets
• Performance criteria are comprised of equally weighted metrics,
relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) and Adjusted net profit
Purpose
Attracts and rewards high performing executives via
market competitive pay
• Drives company-wide and individual performance
• Rewards annual performance
• Motivates executive directors to achieve
performance objectives that are key to our annual
operating and strategic plans
• Aligns executive directors’ and shareholder interests
• Encourages executive directors to achieve multi-
year strategic and financial objectives
• Motivates executive directors to deliver sustained
long-term growth
• Awards have three vesting opportunities, one third each after
• Aligns executive directors’ and shareholder interests
2016, 2017 and 2018 based on cumulative results
Pension and
retirement
savings
• The Chief Executive Officer (or “CEO”) participates in a company-
wide pension scheme and a supplemental retirement benefit
• Both the CEO and Chairman have retirement savings benefits
in an amount equal to five times their last annual base
compensation
Other benefits Executive directors may receive typical benefits such as severance
(linked to a non-compete restriction), company cars, medical
insurance, accident and disability insurance, tax preparation,
financial counseling, tax equalization
through long-term value creation
• Enhances retention of key talent
Provides security and productivity set forth in greater
detail under the legacy arrangement description as
described below
Facilitates strong performance, consistent with
offerings of peer group companies
* The Chairman receives fixed compensation only and is not eligible for any variable compensation.
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2016 Remuneration of Executive Directors
Our executive compensation program is designed to align the interests of our executive directors with those of our
shareholders. It is designed to reward our executive directors based on the achievement of sustained financial and
operating performance as well as demonstrated leadership. We aim to attract, engage, and retain high-performing
executives who help us achieve immediate and future success and maintain our position as an industry leader. We
support a shared, one-company mindset of performance and accountability to deliver on business objectives.
Executive Directors Realized Compensation
The following table is newly introduced to provide a common context for understanding compensation. Realized
compensation as shown below, is the amount that our executive directors actually received in 2016. Realized
compensation includes actual base compensation earned, actual annual bonus, and equity awards that vested during
the year. In 2016, our Chairman’s realized compensation was €1,806,685 and our CEO’s realized compensation was
€9,910,788. Realized compensation differs from the total compensation reported in the Directors’ Compensation
table below, which reflects performance and is in line with accounting and actuarial assumptions. The amounts in this
table are intended to complement and not serve as a substitute for the amounts reported in the compensation tables.
2016 Fixed
Compensation
2016 Variable
Compensation
Executive Directors’
Compensation Realized
Annual Base
Compensation
2016 Annual
Incentive
Long-Term
Plan
Total Realized
Compensation
J. Elkann
€ 1,806,685
None
None
€ 1,806,685
S. Marchionne
€ 3,613,369
€ 6,297,419
None
€ 9,910,788
In 2016, no pay related to equity for the CEO was realized since none of his long-term incentive awards vested in
2016 under the Company’s long-term incentive program (refer to the sections —Equity Incentive Plan and —CEO’s
Long-Term Equity Awards below). The CEO has a five year (2014-2018) performance share grant with an initial vesting
opportunity in the first quarter of 2017. For future years in which long-term awards vest, realized compensation could
be significantly higher.
Executive Directors’ Compensation
In 2016, no changes were made to any of the elements of compensation set forth above for either of the executive
directors. The target compensation of the CEO is comprised of base compensation, short-term variable pay and long-
term variable pay. The Chairman is not eligible for any form of variable compensation. For 2016, 81 percent of the
CEO’s target compensation was at-risk performance based compensation. In 2016, the Group entered into a written
agreement with the CEO and a written agreement with the Chairman, memorializing the previously agreed terms and
conditions of their service with the Company. The material terms of the CEO’s and Chairman’s respective agreements
are described below within the discussion of their remuneration.
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Target Elements of Compensation
Elements of Compensation
Salary 19%
Incentive Bonus 19%
Total Long-Term Incentives 62%
Fixed vs. Variable
Fixed 19%
Variable 81%
Base Salary
The base salary for our executive directors has remained unchanged for three consecutive years (2014, 2015 and
2016). In addition, the Company does not guarantee annual base pay increases for executive directors and their
agreements do not contemplate automatic base salary increases. Base salary is the only fixed component of our
executive directors’ total cash compensation and is intended to provide market-competitive pay to attract and
retain well-qualified senior executives and expert leaders. Base salary is based on the individual’s skills, scope of job
responsibilities, experience and competitive market data. The base salaries of our executive directors are evaluated
together with other components of compensation to ensure that they are in line with our overall compensation
philosophy and are aligned with performance.
With FCA’s formation in October 2014, an annual base salary of U.S.$4.0 million for our CEO and an annual base salary
of U.S.$2.0 million for our Chairman were approved. This decision was reached using the compensation program
benchmarking and peer group review process described above. The Company believes that paying our executive
directors at or above these benchmarks is necessary and appropriate to incentivize and retain uniquely qualified
executive directors to lead the Company through the business cycle and position the Company for long-term growth.
Variable Components
The CEO is eligible to receive short-term variable compensation, subject to the achievement of pre-established,
challenging operating and financial performance targets. The variable components of the CEO’s remuneration, both
short and long-term, are linked to predetermined, measurable objectives which serve to motivate strong performance
and shareholder returns and are approved by the non-executive directors. The non-executive directors believe that
placing significantly more weight on the long-term component is appropriate for the CEO position because it focuses
efforts on the Company’s long-term objectives.
On an annual basis, we examine the relationship between the performance criteria chosen and the possible outcomes
for the variable remuneration of our CEO (scenario analysis). When such analysis was carried out for the 2016
financial year, the Company found a strong link between remuneration and performance and concluded that the
chosen performance criteria are appropriate under both the short-term and long-term incentive components of total
remuneration in support of the Company’s strategic objectives.
OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS DESIGNED TO REWARD PERFORMANCE AND LEADERSHIP
The short-term variable elements and calculations for the CEO follow the same philosophy as the company-wide
Performance and Leadership Bonus Plan for all eligible FCA employees.
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Short-Term Variable Incentive
The primary objective of short-term variable incentive is to motivate achievement of the business priorities for the
current year. The CEO’s short-term variable incentive is based on achieving annual financial and other designated
objectives proposed by the Compensation Committee and approved by the non-executive directors each year.
Our Methodology for Determining Annual Bonus Awards
Reflects market
Reflects performance
vs. objectives based
on actual results
achieved
Base Salary
x
Target Bonus %
x
Company
Performance
Factor
=
BONUS
EARNED
With regard to the determination of the CEO’s annual performance bonus, the Compensation Committee:
approves the objectives and maximum allowable bonus;
selects the metrics and weighting of objectives;
sets the stretch objectives;
reviews any unusual items that occurred in the performance year to determine the appropriate overall measurement
of achievement of the objectives; and
approves the final bonus determination.
For 2016, the Compensation Committee approved the same plan design and metrics utilized in 2015.
Target bonus amount is expressed as a percentage of salary.
The individual target percentage for our CEO is 100 percent.
This target is below external market benchmarks and is below the 25th percentile for the newly constituted
compensation peer group (this relative positioning further reinforces the value we place on a longer term
perspective)
The Company performance factor is based on three metrics:
Adjusted EBIT,
Adjusted net profit and
Net industrial debt
Each objective is equally weighed at one-third.
Each objective pays out independently.
To earn any incentive, the threshold performance must be at least 90 percent of the specific target established.
To earn the maximum payout of 250 percent of target, actual results must be achieved at 150 percent of the target
performance, or greater, for each of the performance metrics.
There is no minimum bonus payout; below threshold performance payout is zero.
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The 2016 bonus plan goals were set with challenging hurdles, and are in line with the Group’s initial external guidance
and our five-year business plan, as set forth below.
2016 Performance Metric
Weight
Threshold (€ millions)
Target (€ millions)
Maximum (€ millions)
Adjusted EBIT*
Adjusted net profit**
Net industrial debt***
1/3
1/3
1/3
4,500
1,710
(5,500)
5,000
1,900
(5,000)
7,500
2,850
(2,500)
* Adjusted EBIT excludes certain adjustments from Net profit from continuing operations including: gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments,
restructuring, impairments, asset write offs and unusual income/(expenses) which are considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in
nature, and also excludes Net financial expenses and Tax expense.
** Adjusted net profit is calculated as Net profit from continuing operations excluding post-tax impacts of the same items excluded from Adjusted
EBIT, as well as financial income/(expenses) and tax income/(expenses) considered rare or discrete events that are infrequent in nature.
*** Net industrial debt is computed as: debt plus derivative financial liabilities related to industrial activities less (i) cash and cash equivalents, (ii)
current available-for-sale and held-for-trading securities, (iii) current financial receivables from Group or jointly controlled financial services
entities and (iv) derivative financial assets and collateral deposits; therefore, debt, cash and other financial assets/liabilities pertaining to
financial services entities are excluded from the computation of Net industrial debt.
Discussion of 2016 Results
The Compensation Committee reviews results and achievement and presents the results to the non-executive
Directors, typically in the first quarter of each year in connection with the completion of the year-end earnings release.
Significant growth and improvement were achieved in 2016 in each of the three key performance criteria linked to the
CEO’s annual incentive:
Adjusted EBIT increased 26 percent to €6,056 million from 2015.
Adjusted net profit increased 47 percent from 2015 (€2,516 million in 2016 as compared to €1,708 million in 2015).
Net industrial debt reduced to €4.6 million at December 31, 2016 (was €5.0 billion at December 31, 2015).
CEO Bonus Calculation
Actual Results
Financial Goals
Threshold (90%)
Target (100%)
Maximum (150%)
Metric Weight
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted Net Profit
4,500
1,710
6,056
2,516
5,000
1,900
(4,585)
7,500
33.3%
2,850
33.3%
Net Industrial Debt
(5,500)
(5,000)
(2,500)
33.3%
The Compensation Committee determined that the CEO earned an annual bonus for 2016 of U.S.$6.5 million (€6.1
million) as determined by the achievement of the company performance factors illustrated in the table above. The
Chairman is not eligible for any form of short-term variable compensation.
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Long-Term Incentives
Long-term incentive compensation is a critical component of our executive compensation program. This compensation
component is designed to motivate and reward long-term stockholder value creation and the attainment of the Group’s
performance goals, to retain top talent and create an ownership alignment with shareholders. Long-term incentives are
an important retention tool that management and the Compensation Committee use to align the financial interests of
executives and other key contributors with sustained shareholder value creation. We believe the long-term component of
compensation for our CEO should be aligned with the interests of our shareholders. The CEO’s long-term incentives are
100 percent performance-based. The Chairman is not eligible for long-term incentives.
FCA’s long-term variable incentives consist of a share-based incentive plan that links a portion of the variable
component to the achievement of pre-established performance targets consistent with the Company’s business plan
that was published in May 2014 and subsequently updated. These awards increase the link between performance,
realized compensation and shareholder interests, by delivering greater value to the CEO as shareholder value
increases. Long-term incentive awards are intended to emphasize future compensation and encourage the delivery of
results over a longer period of time as well as serve as a retention tool. They are specifically designed to motivate our
executives to achieve significant returns for our shareholders over the long-term.
Equity Incentive Plan
On October 29, 2014, in connection with the formation of FCA and the presentation of the 2014-2018 business plan,
the Board of Directors approved a new Long Term Incentive (“LTI”) program, covering the five year performance
period, under the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. Equity Incentive Plan (“EIP”), consistent with the Company’s business
plan that was published in May 2014 and subsequently updated, and under which equity awards can be granted to
eligible individuals. The target setting process for the LTI program is built on the foundation of our rigorous business
planning process which is determined by the overall business environment, industry and competitive market factors,
as well as Company-wide business goals. Moreover, the targets are in line with external forward-looking guidance that
we provide to analysts and investors.
The awards vesting under the LTI program are conditional on meeting two independent metrics, Adjusted net profit
and Relative TSR, which are weighted equally at target. Each metric has threshold and target performance levels
such that performance below threshold results in no awards being earned. Accordingly, the CEO may earn between 0
percent and 125 percent of the target number of awards granted. The Adjusted net profit component payout begins at
80 percent of target achievement and has a maximum payout at 100 percent of target. The Relative TSR component
has partial vesting if the Company is ranked seventh or better among an industry specific peer group of eleven,
including the Company, and a maximum payout of 150 percent, if the Company is ranked first among the eleven
companies. Listed below is the Relative TSR peer group. The awards have three vesting opportunities, the first after
2014-2016 results, the second after 2014-2017 results, and the third after the full 2014-2018 results.
2014-2018 Performance Cycle Relative TSR Metric Peers
Volkswagen AG
Ford Motor Company
PSA Peugeot Citroen
Toyota Motor Corporation
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
Daimler AG
BMW Group
General Motors Company
The Hyundai Motor Company
Renault SA
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CEO’s Long-Term Equity Awards
In 2016, there were no equity grants awarded to the CEO and none of the CEO’s equity awards vested. However,
in 2016, the Company performance period required to earn the first performance tranche of the performance based
equity awards granted in 2015 was completed.
The CEO has one outstanding performance based equity award, consisting of an aggregate award of 6,709,200
performance share units as set forth in the Directors’ Compensation table below, which was granted for the five-year 2014-
2018 performance period and was approved by the shareholders in 2015. The performance share units can convert into
shares of the Company at the end of years 3, 4, and 5 of the performance period, subject to certain vesting conditions.
The first tranche of the performance based equity award vests based on performance during the 2014-2016 performance
period, which performance will be determined by the Compensation Committee in the first quarter of 2017, but has not
yet been determined as of the date of this report. Once performance is determined, shares will be delivered to the CEO
in the first quarter of 2017. The maximum opportunity for the first vesting of the CEO’s equity award is 2,795,500 units.
The second and third tranches of the performance based equity award, corresponding to the 2014-2017 and 2014-2018
performance periods, respectively, will remain outstanding until the end of their respective performance periods. The LTI
program does not impose a holding period after vesting, awards do not vest until after year three of the performance period
and the full vesting opportunity does not occur until after year five of the performance period.
Pension and Retirement Savings
Based on legacy arrangements which were developed to assist in incentivizing the executive directors during an
extremely challenging period, certain retirement benefits were provided to the executive directors. Both executive
directors have retirement savings benefits in an aggregate amount equal to five times their last annual base
compensation. The award is payable quarterly over a period of 20 years commencing three months after the
conclusion of services with the Company, with an option for a lump sum payment. Also under legacy plans, the
CEO participates in pension plans for which the Company mandatorily pays defined contributions to social security
institutions. In 2016, a cost of €1.3 million was recognized in connection with these post-mandate benefits and €1.1
million in social security contributions.
Non-compete Restrictions and Severance
In connection with our CEO’s written agreement entered into in 2016, he agreed to a non-compete restriction under
which he committed not to directly or indirectly work for or associate with any business that competes with the
Company for two years after termination of his services. In addition, under the agreement, if the Company terminates
his services for reasons other than for cause (as defined) or if he terminates his services for good reason (as defined),
the Company will pay the CEO an amount equal to the sum of two times the sum of his annual base salary and annual
bonus, in each case in the amount received for the last fiscal year prior to termination of his services, plus a pro-rated
annual bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, based on actual performance goal achievement through
the termination date (the “Severance”). If within twenty-four months following a change of control (as defined) the
CEO’s services are involuntarily terminated by the Company (other than for cause), or are terminated by the CEO for
good reason, the CEO is entitled to receive the Severance and accelerated vesting of awards under the EIP. If the
CEO leaves the Company then pursuant to his agreement, he may not work for a competitor for two years after the
termination date. Our CEO will not be entitled to the Severance if he is terminated for cause.
In connection with our Chairman’s written agreement entered into in 2016, if the Company terminates his services for
reasons other than for cause (as defined) or if he terminates his services for good reason (as defined), the Company
will pay the Chairman an amount equal to two times his annual base salary, using the base salary as in effect for the
last fiscal year prior to termination of services.
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Other Benefits
We offer customary perquisites to our CEO and Chairman. The executive directors may also be entitled to usual
and customary fringe benefits such as personal use of aircraft, company car and driver, personal/home security,
medical insurance, accident and disability insurance, tax preparation, financial counseling and tax equalization. The
Remuneration Policy also enables the Compensation Committee to grant other benefits to the executive directors in
particular circumstances.
Tax Equalization
Action Taken
Tax equalization for executive directors
Rationale
Maintain respective home country taxation on all income for services, in the event
of incremental taxes
The executive directors, by nature of their role in our geographically diverse company, may be subject to tax on their
income for services in multiple countries. Given the executive directors are subject to tax on their worldwide income
in their respective home countries, the Company studied the prevalent practice for handling incremental tax costs
incurred by globally mobile executives. Based on that analysis, as reported in 2015, the Board decided to tax equalize
all of the employment earnings, including equity income, to the executive directors’ respective home country effective
tax rate, if incremental taxes over their home country tax rate would arise.
Stock Ownership
Our Board recognizes the critical role that executive stock ownership has in aligning the interests of management
with those of shareholders. While the Company does not maintain a formal stock ownership policy, the CEO’s stock
holdings, when viewed as a multiple of his 2016 base salary, was significantly greater than common market practice
of five times base salary. Our CEO consistently retains most of his equity awards upon vesting (other than to cover
the cost of stock options exercised and tax obligations) demonstrating alignment with shareholder interests. The
share ownership record for Mr. Marchionne reflects that he has historically held a substantial amount of equity in the
Company, owning over 3 million of shares on an annual basis from February 2012-2014 and over 6 million shares on
an annual basis from 2014-2016.
Recoupment of Incentive Compensation (Clawback Policy)
The Company is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a culture focused on integrity and accountability. The
Company’s EIP defines the terms and conditions for any subsequent long-term incentive program. The Company’s
agreement for its CEO and the employment agreements for its executive officers and the EIP allow the Company to
recover, or “clawback”, incentive compensation with the ability to retroactively make adjustments if any cash or equity
incentive award is predicated upon achieving financial results and the financial results were subject to an accounting
restatement. In addition, the CEO and each of the Company’s 17 executives will repay net amounts received for
their annual bonus, restricted share units and performance share units if, during the two years after payment, (i) FCA
restates its financial statements for any vesting or performance period covered by the compensation (a “covered
period”), (ii) “cause”, as defined in executive’s employment agreement, existed during a covered period, or (iii) the
executive engaged in certain conduct that has been materially injurious to the Company.
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Equity Incentive Plan - Long Term Incentive Program
2014
2015
2016
2017 Initial Vesting
Initial Performance Period
Equity award level based on 2014 – 2016
Performance to metrics
Award Subject to reduction/cancellation/recovery
based on clawback policy
Award in shares of common stock in first quarter of 2017
Annual Bonus Plan
2016
2017 Clawback
Annual Performance Period
Award Subject to reduction/cancellation/recovery
Results based on performance in 2016
Award in cash in first quarter of 2017
Insider Trading Policy
The Company maintains an insider trading policy applicable to all directors, employees, members of the households
and immediate family members (including spouse and children) of persons listed and other unrelated persons, if
they are supported by the persons listed. The insider trading policy provides that the aforementioned individuals
may not buy, sell or engage in other transactions in the Company’s stock while in possession of material non-public
information; buy or sell securities of other companies while in possession of material non-public information about
those companies they become aware of as a result of business dealings between the Company and those companies;
disclose material non-public information to any unauthorized persons outside of the Company; or engage in hedging
transactions through the use of certain derivatives, such as put and call options involving the Company’s securities.
The insider trading policy also restricts trading to defined window periods which follow the Company’s quarterly
earnings releases.
Prohibition On Short Sales (Anti-hedging)
To ensure alignment with shareholders’ interest and to further strengthen our compensation risk management policies
and practice, the Company’s insider trading policy prohibits all individuals to whom the policy applies from engaging in
a short sale of the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ securities and derivatives (such as options, puts calls, or warrants).
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Remuneration for Non-Executive Directors
Remuneration of non-executive directors is set forth in the Remuneration Policy. The current remuneration for the
non-executive directors is shown in the table below.
Non-Executive Director Compensation
Annual cash retainer
Additional retainer for Audit Committee member
Additional retainer for Audit Committee Chair
Additional retainer for Compensation/Governance Committee member
Additional retainer for Compensation/Governance Committee Chair
Additional retainer for Lead Independent Director
Additional retainer for Chairman of other Board committees
U.S.$
200,000
10,000
20,000
5,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Non-executive directors may elect to receive their annual retainer fee half in cash and common shares of FCA, or
100 percent in common shares of FCA, whereas, the committee membership and committee chair fee payments
are made all in cash (providing a board fee structure common to other large multinational companies to help attract a
multinational board membership). Remuneration of non-executive directors is fixed and not dependent on the Group’s
financial results. Non-executive directors are not eligible for variable compensation and do not participate in any
incentive plans. Non-executive directors are also entitled to certain automobile perquisites, which are subject to taxes
for the imputed income on the purchase or lease of Company vehicles.
Implementation of Remuneration Policy in 2017
The Company is proposing amendments to the remuneration policy for its non-executive directors at the upcoming
Shareholders’ Meeting under which the policy will state that the non-executive Directors will be paid in cash and
provide for stock ownership guidelines. If, and to the extent, any changes to 2017 remuneration are made, those
changes will be in line with the approved Remuneration Policy.
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Directors’ Compensation
The following table summarizes the remuneration paid to the members of the Board of Directors for the year ended
December 31, 2016.
Directors of FCA
Office held
ELKANN John Philipp
Chairman
MARCHIONNE Sergio
CEO
AGNELLI Andrea
Director
BRANDOLINI D’ADDA Tiberto Director
EARLE Glenn
MARS Valerie
SIMMONS Ruth J.
Director
Director
Director
THOMPSON Ronald L.
Director
WHEATCROFT Patience
Director
WOLF Stephen M.
ZEGNA Ermenegildo
Total
Director
Director
In office
from/to
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
01/01/2016 -
12/31/2016
Annual
fee (€)
Annual
incentive(1) (€)
Other
compensation (€)
Total (€)
1,806,685
—
635,688(2)
2,442,373
3,613,369
6,135,481
917,670(3)
10,666,520
180,668(4)
180,668(4)
198,735(4)
194,219(4)
185,185(4)
212,285(4)
194,219(4)
194,219(4)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
180,668
180,668
20,367(5)
219,102
5,447(5)
199,666
6,233(5)
191,418
6,233(5)
218,518
21,845(5)
216,064
6,233(5)
200,452
185,185(4)
7,145,437
—
6,135,481
8,142(5)
1,627,858
193,327
14,908,776
(1) The annual incentives are for bonuses accrued for 2016 which will be paid in 2017.
(2) The stated amount refers to the use of transport, insurance premiums and tax equalization.
(3) The stated amount refers to insurance premiums, tax preparation and tax equalization.
(4) Non-executive directors who elect to receive a portion of their annual retainer fee in common shares of FCA. The amount of the annual fee
reported includes the fair value of the shares received.
(5) The stated amount refers to certain automobile perquisites, which are subject to taxes for the imputed income on the purchase or lease of
Company vehicles.
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Share Plans Granted to Directors
The following table gives an overview of the share plans held by the Chief Executive Officer and other Board Members.
Name / Plan
Grant Date
Vesting Date
Number
of shares
under
award at
January 1,
2016
Fair Value
on Grant
Date(1)
Shares
Granted(1)
Shares
Vested
Agnelli / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.36
19,904
19,904
Brandolini / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.15
13,994
13,944
Earle / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.12
18,365
18,364
Mars / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.15
13,994
13,994
Simmons / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.14
27,813
27,813
Thompson / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.15
13,994
13,994
Wheatcroft / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.15
13,994
13,994
Wolf / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.16
27,281
27,281
Zegna / 2016 FCA Share Grants
01/2016 - 10/2016
01/2016 - 10/2016
— U.S.$7.15
13,994
13,994
Number
of shares
under
award at
December
31, 2016
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Marchionne / FCA LTI awards(2)
04/16/2015
02/2017 / 2018 / 2019
4,320,000 U.S.$14.84
—
— 6,709,200
(1) Non-executive directors may elect a portion of their annual retainer fee in common shares of FCA. The fair value of the shares received and
shown in the table is included in the amount of the annual fee reported in the Directors’ compensation table above.
(2) During 2016, the Compensation Committee, in accordance with the terms of the LTI plan, adjusted the equity awards to make holders
of the Company’s LTI awards whole for the diminution in value of an FCA share resulting from the Ferrari spin-off. In January 2017, the
Compensation Committee, in accordance with the terms of the LTI plan, adjusted the equity awards to make holders of the Company’s LTI
awards whole for the diminution in value of an FCA share resulting from the distribution of the Company’s 16.7 percent ownership interest in
RCS Media Group S.p.A. For LTI awards, the actual value of units received will depend on the Company’s performance, as described above.
Fair value is calculated by multiplying the per unit value of the award by the number of units corresponding to the most probable outcome of
the performance conditions as of the grant date. The per unit value is based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the grant date,
adjusted to reflect the relative TSR modifiers using a Monte Carlo simulation that includes multiple inputs such as stock price, performance
period, volatility and dividend yield.
Event
Ferrari Spin-off
Number of shares
under award
4,320,000
RCS Media Group S.p.A.
6,670,080
Conversion
Factor
1.5440
1.005865
Fair Value on
award date
U.S.$9.61
U.S.$ 9.56
Dilution
Adjustment
2,350,080
Number of
adjusted shares
6,670,080
39,120
6,709,200
The total cost recognized in 2016 by the Company in connection with the share plans referenced above was
approximately €24 million.
Executive Officers’ Compensation
The aggregate amount of compensation paid to or accrued for executive officers that held office during 2016 was
approximately €29 million, including €6 million of pensions and similar benefits paid or set aside by us, excluding
any expense for share-based compensation. The aggregate amounts include 17 executives at December 31, 2016.
During 2016, organizational changes occurred that were taken into consideration in the total compensation figures.
Consolidated
Financial Statements
AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Income Statement ________________________________________________________________ 136
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) __________________________________________ 137
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position _____________________________________________________ 138
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ___________________________________________________________ 139
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity _____________________________________________________ 140
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ______________________________________________________ 141
Principal Activities __________________________________________________________________________ 141
(1)
Basis of preparation ________________________________________________________________________ 141
(2)
(3)
Scope of consolidation _____________________________________________________________________ 163
(4) Net revenues ______________________________________________________________________________ 170
Research and development costs ____________________________________________________________ 171
(5)
(6) Net financial expenses ______________________________________________________________________ 172
(7)
Tax expense ______________________________________________________________________________ 173
(8) Other information by nature _________________________________________________________________ 176
(9) Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives ________________________________________ 177
(10) Other intangible assets _____________________________________________________________________ 178
(11) Property, plant and equipment _______________________________________________________________ 179
(12)
Investments accounted for using the equity method ____________________________________________ 181
(13) Other financial assets _______________________________________________________________________ 184
(14)
Inventories ________________________________________________________________________________ 185
(15) Trade, other receivables and tax receivables ___________________________________________________ 186
(16) Derivative financial assets and liabilities _______________________________________________________ 188
(17) Cash and cash equivalents __________________________________________________________________ 190
(18) Share-based compensation _________________________________________________________________ 191
(19) Employee benefits liabilities__________________________________________________________________ 196
(20) Provisions ________________________________________________________________________________ 203
(21) Debt _____________________________________________________________________________________ 205
(22) Other liabilities and Tax payables _____________________________________________________________ 212
(23) Fair value measurement ____________________________________________________________________ 213
(24) Related party transactions __________________________________________________________________ 216
(25) Guarantees granted, commitments and contingent liabilities _____________________________________ 220
(26) Venezuela currency regulations and devaluation ________________________________________________ 226
(27) Equity ____________________________________________________________________________________ 227
(28) Earnings per share _________________________________________________________________________ 230
(29) Segment reporting _________________________________________________________________________ 232
(30) Explanatory notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows__________________________________ 236
(31) Qualitative and quantitative information on financial risks _________________________________________ 238
(32) Subsequent events ________________________________________________________________________ 244
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Consolidated
Income Statement
Consolidated Income Statement
(in € million, except per share amounts)
Years ended December 31
Note
2016
2015
4
€
111,018
€
110,595
€
Net revenues
Cost of revenues
Selling, general and other costs
Research and development costs
Result from investments:
Share of the profit of equity method investees
Other income from investments
Gains on disposal of investments
Restructuring costs
Net financial expenses
Profit before taxes
Tax expense
Net profit from continuing operations
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net profit
Net profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent
Non-controlling interests
Net profit from continuing operations attributable to:
Owners of the parent
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
5
12
6
7
3
28
95,295
7,568
3,274
316
313
3
13
88
2,016
3,106
1,292
1,814
—
1,814
€
1,803
11
1,814
1,803
11
1,814
1.192
1.181
1.192
1.181
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
97,620
7,576
2,864
143
130
13
—
53
2014
93,640
81,592
6,973
2,334
131
117
14
12
50
2,366
2,051
259
166
93
284
377
334
43
377
83
10
93
0.221
0.221
0.055
0.055
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
783
424
359
273
632
568
64
632
327
32
359
0.465
0.460
0.268
0.265
Earnings per share for Net profit from continuing operations:
28
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Consolidated Statement
of Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
(in € million)
Years ended December 31
Net profit (A)
Note
€
2016
1,814
€
2015
377
€
Items that will not be reclassified to the Consolidated Income
Statement in subsequent periods:
27
Gains/(Losses) on re-measurement of defined benefit plans
Share of (losses) on re-measurement of defined benefit plans
for equity method investees
Related tax impact
Items relating to discontinued operations, net of tax
Total items that will not be reclassified to the Consolidated
Income Statement in subsequent periods (B1)
Items that may be reclassified to the Consolidated Income
Statements in subsequent periods:
27
Gains/(Losses) on cash flow hedging instruments
Gains/(Losses) on available-for-sale financial assets
Exchange gains on translating foreign operations
Share of Other comprehensive (loss)/income for equity
method investees
Related tax impact
Items relating to discontinued operations, net of tax
Total items that may be reclassified to the Consolidated
Income Statement in subsequent periods (B2)
Total Other comprehensive income, net of tax (B1)+(B2)=(B)
Total Comprehensive income (A)+(B)
Total Comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent
Non-controlling interests
Total Comprehensive income attributable to owners of the
parent:
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2014
632
(327)
(4)
28
(5)
(308)
(144)
(24)
1,323
51
26
(74)
1,158
850
584
(5)
(261)
—
318
(249)
15
458
(122)
69
—
171
489
679
(2)
(201)
3
479
186
11
1,002
(17)
(48)
18
1,152
1,631
€
€
€
€
€
2,303
€
2,008
€
1,482
2,288
15
2,303
2,288
—
2,288
€
€
€
€
1,953
55
2,008
1,685
268
1,953
€
€
€
€
1,350
132
1,482
1,182
168
1,350
138
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement
of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(in € million)
Note
2016
At December 31
2015(1)
At January 1
2015(1)
Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
Other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Other financial assets
Deferred tax assets
Other receivables
Tax receivables
Accrued income and prepaid expenses
Other non-current assets
Total Non-current assets
Inventories
Assets sold with a buy-back commitment
Trade and other receivables
Tax receivables
Accrued income and prepaid expenses
Other financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets held for sale
Assets held for distribution
Total Current assets
Total Assets
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Non-controlling interests
Total Equity
Liabilities
Long-term debt
Employee benefits liabilities
Provisions
Other financial liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Tax payables
Other liabilities
Total Non-current liabilities
Trade payables
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Other financial liabilities
Employee benefit liabilities
Provisions
Tax payables
Other liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Liabilities held for distribution
Total Current liabilities
Total Equity and liabilities
9
10
11
12
13
7
15
15
14
15
15
13
17
3
3
27
21
19
20
16
7
22
22
21
16
19
20
22
22
3
3
€
€
€
€
15,222
11,422
30,431
1,793
649
3,699
581
93
372
359
64,621
12,121
1,533
7,273
206
389
762
17,318
120
—
39,722
104,343
19,168
185
19,353
16,111
9,052
6,520
16
194
25
3,603
35,521
22,655
7,937
681
811
9,317
162
7,809
97
—
49,469
104,343
€
€
€
€
14,790
9,946
27,454
1,658
724
4,056
485
98
325
176
59,712
11,351
1,881
6,575
307
367
1,243
20,662
5
3,650
46,041
105,753
16,805
163
16,968
20,418
9,406
5,680
307
156
31
3,183
39,181
21,465
7,368
429
658
8,112
241
7,747
—
3,584
49,604
105,753
€
€
€
€
14,012
8,835
26,408
1,471
700
4,186
1,000
44
206
114
56,976
10,449
2,018
7,653
284
309
610
22,840
10
—
44,173
101,149
14,064
313
14,377
26,014
8,904
4,711
169
233
50
3,306
43,387
19,854
7,710
579
688
6,069
296
8,189
—
—
43,385
101,149
(1) Refer to Note 2, Basis of Preparation, for additional information on reclassifications and an adjustment to prior year balances.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement
of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in € million)
Years ended December 31
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net profit from continuing operations
Amortization and depreciation
Net losses on disposal of tangible and intangible assets
Net gains on disposal of investments
Other non-cash items
Dividends received
Change in provisions
Change in deferred taxes
Change due to assets sold with buy-back commitments and GDP vehicles
Change in inventories
Change in trade receivables
Change in trade payables
Change in other payables and receivables
Cash flows from operating activities - discontinued operations
Total
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Investments in joint ventures, associates and unconsolidated subsidiaries
Proceeds from the sale of tangible and intangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of other investments
Net change in receivables from financing activities
Change in securities
Other changes
Cash flows used in investing activities - discontinued operations
Total
Cash flows (used in) /from financing activities:
Issuance of notes
Repayment of notes
Proceeds of other long-term debt
Repayment of other long-term debt
Net change in short-term debt and other financial assets/liabilities
Net proceeds from initial public offering of 10 percent of Ferrari N.V.
Issuance of Mandatory Convertible Securities and other share issuances
Cash Exit Rights following the merger of Fiat into FCA
Exercise of stock options
Distributions paid
Acquisition of non-controlling interests
Other changes
Cash flows from financing activities - discontinued operations
Total
Translation exchange differences
Total change in Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period - included within Assets
held for distribution
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
Note
2016
2015
€
1,814
€
5,956
93
€
5,414
30
30
3
27
1
3
13
(13)
111
123
1,519
389
(95)
(471)
177
776
295
—
10,594
(8,815)
(116)
36
55
(483)
299
(15)
—
18
—
812
112
3,206
(279)
6
(958)
(191)
1,571
(580)
527
9,751
(8,819)
(266)
29
—
410
(239)
11
(426)
(9,039)
(9,300)
1,250
(2,373)
1,342
(4,618)
(591)
—
—
—
—
(18)
—
(119)
—
(5,127)
228
(3,344)
20,662
2,840
(7,241)
3,061
(4,412)
(36)
866
—
—
—
(283)
—
10
2,067
(3,128)
681
(1,996)
22,840
17
€
—
17,318
€
182
20,662 €
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2014
359
4,607
8
(9)
348
87
1,169
(179)
177
(821)
106
1,470
24
823
8,169
(7,804)
(17)
38
38
78
40
19
(532)
(8,140)
4,629
(2,150)
4,873
(5,834)
496
—
3,094
(417)
146
—
(2,691)
(45)
36
2,137
1,219
3,385
19,455
—
22,840
140
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement
of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(in € million)
Share
capital
Treasury
shares
Other
reserves
Cash
flow
hedge
reserve
Attributable to owners of the parent
Cumulative
share of OCI
of equity
method
investees
Remeasu-
rement of
defined
benefit
plans
Available-
for-sale
financial
assets
Currency
translation
differences
Non-
controlling
interests
Total
December 31, 2013(3)
€ 4,477 € (259) €
5,202 €
101 €
38 €
(13) €
(757) €
(134) €
4,258 € 12,913
2
(4,269)
—
224
Capital increase
Merger of Fiat into FCA
Mandatory Convertible
Securities (Note 27)
Cash Exit Rights (Note 1)
Dividends distributed
Share-based compensation
Net profit
Other comprehensive
income/(loss)
Distribution for tax withholding
obligations
Purchase of shares in
subsidiaries from non-
controlling interests(3)
Other changes
At December 31, 2014
Distributions
Share-based compensation
Net profit
Initial public offering of 10
percent Ferrari N.V. (Note 3)
Other comprehensive
income/(loss)
Other changes
At December 31, 2015
Capital increase
Mandatory Convertible
Securities (Note 27)
Share-based compensation
Net profit
Other comprehensive
income/(loss)
Other changes(2)
—
(193)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
17
—
—
—
—
—
—
17
—
2
—
—
—
—
989
4,045
1,910
(224)
—
(31)
568
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— (205)
1,266
(24)
(303)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
48
—
3
—
—
—
(50)
—
64
68
(45)
1,875
4
35
—
175
—
— (518) (1)
—
—
— (3,990)
5
—
— 14,338
(69)
1,479
(37)
(1,578)
(86)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(17)
80
334
869
—
(149)
— 15,455
—
(2)
98
1,803
—
—
—
7
132
—
70
—
—
—
—
— (182)
49
(42)
—
—
—
(4)
1,016
1
2,492
—
—
—
—
456
(36)
—
—
—
—
11
—
(26)
—
—
—
—
15
—
—
—
—
1
479
—
(1,098)
—
—
—
—
324
6
—
—
—
—
(19)
—
(105)
—
—
—
—
(128)
—
313
(283)
—
43
(7)
12
85
163
18
—
—
11
4
(11)
—
—
—
35
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
994
—
1,910
(417)
(50)
4
632
850
(45)
(2,423)
9
14,377
(300)
80
377
866
1,631
(63)
16,968
18
—
98
1,814
489
(34)
At December 31, 2016
€
19 € — € 17,312 € (63) €
2,912 €
(11) €
(768) €
(233) €
185 € 19,353
(1) Relates to the 41.5 percent interest in FCA US’s re-measurement of defined benefit plans reserve of €1,248 million upon FCA’s acquisition of
the 41.5 percent remaining interest in FCA US previously not owned (Note 3, Scope of Consolidation).
(2) Amounts primarily relate to the reclassification of reserves for Ferrari as a result of Ferrari’s classification as a discontinued operation for the
year ended December 31, 2015 and the completion of the spin-off of Ferrari N.V. on January 3, 2016 as well as the distribution of the Group’s
16.7 percent ownership interest in RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. in May 2016.
(3) Refer to Note 2, Basis of Preparation, for additional information on an adjustment to prior year balances.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
141
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
At December 31, 2016
1. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
On January 29, 2014, the Board of Directors of Fiat S.p.A. (“Fiat”) approved a proposed corporate reorganization
resulting in the formation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and established Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., organized in
the Netherlands, as the parent of the Group with its principal executive offices located at 25 St. James’s Street, London
SW1A 1HA, United Kingdom. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. was incorporated as a public limited liability company
(naamloze vennootschap) under the laws of the Netherlands on April 1, 2014 under the name Fiat Investments N.V.
On October 12, 2014, the cross-border legal merger of Fiat into its 100 percent owned direct subsidiary Fiat
Investments N.V. (the “Merger”) became effective. The Merger, which took the form of a reverse merger, resulted in
Fiat Investments N.V. being the surviving entity and was renamed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA NV”). Fiat
shareholders not voting in favor of the Merger were entitled to exercise cash exit rights (the “Cash Exit Rights”), which
were exercised for a net aggregate cash disbursement of €417 million.
Unless otherwise specified, the terms “Group”, “FCA Group”, “Company” and “FCA”, refer to FCA, together with its
subsidiaries and its predecessor prior to the completion of the Merger, or any one or more of them, as the context may
require. Any references to “Fiat” refer solely to Fiat S.p.A., the predecessor of FCA NV prior to the Merger.
The Group and its subsidiaries, among which the most significant is FCA US LLC (“FCA US”), together with its
subsidiaries, are engaged in the design, engineering, manufacturing, distribution and sale of automobiles and light
commercial vehicles, engines, transmission systems, automotive-related components, metallurgical products and
production systems. In addition, the Group is also involved in certain other activities, including services (mainly captive)
and publishing, which represent an insignificant portion of the Group’s business.
All references in this report to “Euro” and “€” refer to the currency introduced at the start of the third stage of European
Economic and Monetary Union pursuant to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as amended. The
Group’s financial information is presented in Euro. All references to “U.S. Dollars,” “U.S. Dollar,” “U.S.$” and “$” refer
to the currency of the United States of America (or “U.S.”).
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
Authorization of Consolidated Financial Statements and compliance with International Financial
Reporting Standards
The Consolidated Financial Statements, together with notes thereto of FCA, at December 31, 2016 were authorized
for issuance by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2017 and have been prepared in accordance with the
International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as adopted by the European Union (“EU-IFRS”) and part 9 of
Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. The designation “IFRS” also includes International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) as
well as all interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).
Basis of Preparation
The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost method, modified as required for
the measurement of certain financial instruments, as well as on a going concern basis. In this respect, the Group’s
assessment is that no material uncertainties (as defined in paragraph 25 of IAS 1- Presentation of Financial
Statements) exist about its ability to continue as a going concern.
For presentation of the Consolidated Income Statement, the Group uses a classification based on the function of
expenses, rather than based on their nature, as it is more representative of the format used for internal reporting and
management purposes and is consistent with international practice in the automotive sector.
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Reclassifications and adjustment
As permitted by IAS 1 paragraph 60, the Group’s Statement of Financial Position was previously presented using a
mixed format for the presentation of current and non-current assets and liabilities. The investment portfolio of the financial
services companies were included within current assets as the investments were realized in their normal operating
cycle. However, the financial services structure of the Group did not allow for the separation of liabilities funding the
financial services operations and those funding the industrial operations and as a result, the liabilities of the Group were
not classified as current or non-current. Due to recent changes, including the spin-off of Ferrari and a different mix in
the lending portfolio of financial services, whereby short-term dealer financing has continued to increase over time, we
now believe that a fully classified Statement of Financial Position better depicts our consolidated operating cycle. The
Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2016 presents current and non-current assets and liabilities for all of the
Group’s activities. Assets and liabilities are classified as current if they are expected to be realized or settled within twelve
months after the reporting period. All other assets and liabilities are classified as non-current. All prior period balances
have been reclassified to conform to this presentation. In addition, certain line items within the prior periods’ Statements
of Financial Position have been reclassified to other line items. These reclassifications had no effect on the Group’s
consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The tables below summarize all changes from the
prior period to the current period’s presentation.
Additionally, during 2016, the Group recorded an adjustment to the amount of historical deferred tax assets. This
adjustment originated in connection with the Group’s 2013 adoption of IAS 19 - Employee Benefits as revised. This
adjustment resulted in a €329 million increase in deferred tax assets and retained earnings as of December 31,
2013 and an additional €242 million increase in deferred tax assets and retained earnings in 2014 in connection
with the acquisition of the remaining Non-controlling interest of FCA US. As the underlying deferred tax assets are
denominated in U.S. Dollars, the subsequent amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position fluctuate
due to exchange differences. This adjustment had no effect on the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated
Statement of Cash flows for any of the periods presented.
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143
(€ million)
At December 31 2015 (as previously reported) Adjustment Reclass
Current
Non-
Current
At December 31 2015 (as adjusted)
Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives
Other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments accounted for using the
equity method
Other investments and financial assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-current assets
Total Non-current assets
Inventories
Assets sold with a buy-back commitment
Trade receivables
Receivables from financing activities
Current tax receivables
Other current assets
Current investments
Current securities
Other financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets held for sale
Assets held for distribution
Total Current assets
Total Assets
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Equity attributable to owners
of the parent
Non-controlling interest
Total Equity
Liabilities
Employee benefits
Other provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
Debt
Other financial liabilities
Other current liabilities
Current tax payables
Trade payables
Liabilities held for distribution
€
14,790 €
— €
— €
— €
— €
14,790
Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives
9,946
27,454
1,658
584
3,343
—
—
—
176
57,951
11,351
1,881
2,668
2,006
405
—
3,078
48
482
853
20,662
5
3,650
47,089
—
—
—
—
713
—
—
—
—
713
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 3,907 a
— (1,778) a
—
—
367 a
—
— (2,496) a
(48) b
—
(482) b
530 b
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(228) c
(98)
—
(582) c
—
—
(140)
—
—
—
(1,048)
—
—
—
140
—
485 c
98
325 c
—
9,946 Other intangible assets
27,454 Property, plant and equipment
Investments accounted for using the
equity method
1,658
724 Other financial assets
4,056 Deferred tax assets
485 Other receivables
98 Tax receivables
325 Accrued income and prepaid expenses
176 Other non-current assets
1,048
59,712 Total Non-current assets
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
11,351 Inventories
1,881 Assets sold with a buy-back commitment
6,575 Trade and other receivables
—
307 Tax receivables
367 Accrued income and prepaid expenses
—
—
—
1,243 Other financial assets
20,662 Cash and cash equivalents
5 Assets held for sale
3,650 Assets held for distribution
46,041 Total Current assets
€ 105,040 €
713 €
— €
(1,048)
€
1,048
€ 105,753 Total Assets
€
16,092 €
713 €
— €
— €
— €
16,805
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Equity attributable to owners
of the parent
163
16,255
—
10,064
13,792
—
156
—
—
—
—
—
27,786
736
10,930
272
21,465
3,584
—
—
713
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
658
8,112
(20,418)
(307)
(3,183)
(31)
—
—
(15,169)
—
—
20,418
(658)
(8,112)
307
—
31
3,183
15,169
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
163 Non-controlling interest
16,968 Total Equity
Liabilities
20,418 Long-term debt
9,406 Employee benefits liabilities
5,680 Provisions
307 Other financial liabilities
156 Deferred tax liabilities
31 Tax payables
3,183 Other liabilities
39,181 Total Non-current liabilities
658 Employee benefits liabilities
8,112 Provisions
Short term debt and current portion of
long-term debt
7,368
429 Other financial liabilities
7,747 Other liabilities
241 Tax payables
21,465 Trade payables
3,584 Liabilities held for distribution
49,604 Total Current liabilities
Total Equity and liabilities
€ 105,040 €
713 €
— € (15,169)
€ 15,169
€ 105,753 Total Equity and liabilities
(a) Amounts reclassified to/from Trade receivables.
(b) Amounts reclassified to/from Other financial assets.
(c) Amounts for Accrued income and prepaid expenses & Other receivables are presented separately; amounts are also classified based on
whether they will be realized or settled within twelve months after the reporting date.
144
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
(€ million)
At December 31 2014 (as previously reported) Adjustment Reclass
Current
€
14,012 €
— €
— €
Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives
Other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments accounted for using the
equity method
Other investments and financial assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-current assets
Total Non-current assets
Inventories
Assets sold with a buy-back
commitment
Trade receivables
Receivables from financing activities
Current tax receivables
Other current assets
Current investments
Current securities
Other financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets held for sale
Total Current assets
Total Assets
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Equity attributable to owners
of the parent
Non-controlling interest
Total Equity
Liabilities
Employee benefits
Other provisions
Other financial liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Debt
Other financial liabilities
Other current liabilities
Current tax payables
Trade payables
Non-
Current
At December 31 2014 (as adjusted)
Assets
€
— €
14,012
Goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives
—
—
—
151
—
8,835 Other intangible assets
26,408 Property, plant and equipment
Investments accounted for using the
equity method
1,471
700 Other financial assets
4,186 Deferred tax assets
1,000 c
1,000 Other receivables
44
206 c
—
1,401
—
44 Tax receivables
206 Accrued income and prepaid expenses
114 Other non-current assets
56,976 Total Non-current assets
10,449 Inventories
—
2,018 Assets sold with a buy-back commitment
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
7,653 Trade and other receivables
—
284 Tax receivables
309 Accrued income and prepaid expenses
—
—
—
610 Other financial assets
22,840 Cash and cash equivalents
10 Assets held for sale
44,173 Total Current assets
—
—
—
—
639
—
—
—
—
639
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 5,089 a
— (3,013) a
—
—
—
309 a
—
—
(830)
c
(44)
—
— (2,385) a
(376)
c
—
—
—
—
—
—
(36) b
(210) b
246 b
—
—
—
—
—
(151)
—
—
(1,401)
8,835
26,408
1,471
549
3,547
—
—
—
114
54,936
10,449
2,018
2,564
3,843
328
—
2,761
36
210
515
22,840
10
45,574
€ 100,510
€
639 €
— €
(1,401)
€ 1,401
€ 101,149 Total Assets
€
13,425 €
639 €
— €
313
13,738
—
9,592
10,780
—
233
—
—
—
—
—
33,724
748
11,495
346
19,854
—
—
639
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Equity and liabilities
Equity
€
— €
14,064
Equity attributable to owners
of the parent
—
—
26,014
(688)
(6,069)
169
—
50
3,306
22,782
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
313 Non-controlling interest
14,377 Total Equity
Liabilities
26,014 Long-term debt
8,904 Employee benefits liabilities
4,711 Provisions
169 Other financial liabilities
233 Deferred tax liabilities
50 Tax payables
3,306 Other liabilities
43,387 Total Non-current liabilities
688 Employee benefits liabilities
6,069 Provisions
Short term debt and current portion of
long-term debt
7,710
579 Other financial liabilities
8,189 Other liabilities
296 Tax payables
19,854 Trade payables
43,385 Total Current liabilities
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
688
6,069
(26,014)
(169)
(3,306)
(50)
—
(22,782)
Total Equity and liabilities
€ 100,510
€
639 €
— € (22,782)
€ 22,782
€ 101,149 Total Equity and liabilities
(a) Amounts reclassified to/from Trade receivables.
(b) Amounts reclassified to/from Other financial assets.
(c) Amounts for Accrued income and prepaid expenses & Other receivables are presented separately; amounts are also classified based on
whether they will be realized or settled within twelve months after the reporting date.
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For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Group is no longer presenting the separate line item Other income/(expenses)
within the Consolidated Income Statement. All amounts previously reported within the Other income/(expenses) line item
have been reclassified into Selling, general and other costs within the Consolidated Income Statements for the years ended
December 31, 2015 (other income of €152 million) and 2014 (other expenses of €26 million). This reclassification had no
effect on the Group’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Consolidation
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has control. Control is achieved when the Group has power over the
investee, when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and has the
ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns. Subsidiaries are consolidated
on a line by line basis from the date which control is achieved by the Group. The Group reassesses whether or not it
controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of
control listed above.
The Group recognizes a non-controlling interest in the acquiree on a transaction-by-transaction basis, either at fair
value or at the non-controlling interest’s share of the recognized amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets.
Net profit or loss and each component of Other comprehensive income/(loss) are attributed to Equity attributable to
owners of the parent and to Non-controlling interests. Total comprehensive income/(loss) of subsidiaries is attributed
to Equity attributable to the owners of the parent and to the non-controlling interest even if this results in a deficit
balance in Non-controlling interests.
Changes in the Group’s ownership interests in a subsidiary that do not result in the Group losing control over the
subsidiary are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Equity attributable to owners of the
parent and Non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any
difference between the carrying amount of the non-controlling interests and the fair value of the consideration paid or
received in the transaction is recognized directly in the Equity attributable to the owners of the parent.
Subsidiaries are deconsolidated from the date which control ceases. When the Group ceases to have control over a
subsidiary, it derecognizes the assets (including any goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary at their carrying amounts,
derecognizes the carrying amount of non-controlling interests in the former subsidiary and recognizes the fair value of
any consideration received from the transaction. Any retained interest in the former subsidiary is then remeasured to
its fair value.
All intra-group balances and transactions and any unrealized gains and losses arising from intra-group transactions
are eliminated in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Interests in Joint Ventures and Associates
A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the
net assets of the arrangement.
An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in
the financial and operating policy decisions of the investees but does not have control or joint control over those policies.
Joint ventures and associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting from the date joint control
and significant influence is obtained. On acquisition of the investment, any excess of the cost of the investment and
the Group’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities is recognized as goodwill
and is included in the carrying amount of the investment. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the
investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment is included as income in the determination of
the Group’s share of the investee’s profit/(loss) in the acquisition period.
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Under the equity method, the investments are initially recognized at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the Group’s
share of the profit/(loss) and other comprehensive income/(loss) of the investee. The Group’s share of the investee’s profit/
(loss) is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement. Distributions received from an investee reduce the carrying
amount of the investment. Post-acquisition movements in Other comprehensive income/(loss) are recognized in Other
comprehensive income/(loss) with a corresponding adjustment to the carrying amount of the investment.
Unrealized gains on transactions between the Group and its joint ventures and associates are eliminated to the extent
of the Group’s interest in the joint venture or associate. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction
provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
When the Group’s share of the losses of a joint venture or associate exceeds the Group’s interest in that joint venture
or associate, the Group discontinues recognizing its share of further losses. Additional losses are provided for, and
a liability is recognized, only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made
payments on behalf of the joint venture or associate.
The Group discontinues the use of the equity method from the date the investment ceases to be an associate or a
joint venture, or when it is classified as available-for-sale.
Interests in Joint Operations
A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to
the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the arrangement. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing
of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous
consent of the parties sharing control.
When the Group undertakes its activities under joint operations, it recognizes its related interest in the joint operation
including: (i) its assets, including its share of any assets held jointly, (ii) its liabilities, including its share of any liabilities
incurred jointly, (iii) its revenue from the sale of its share of the output arising from the joint operation, (iv) its share of
the revenue from the sale of the output by the joint operation and (v) its expenses, including its share of any expenses
incurred jointly.
Assets held for sale, Assets held for distribution and Discontinued Operations
Pursuant to IFRS 5 - Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, non-current assets and disposal
groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction
rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the asset or disposal group is available
for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such asset or
disposal group and the sale is highly probable, with the sale occurring within one year from the date of classification.
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount
and fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Non-
current assets and disposal groups are not classified as held for sale within the comparative period presented for the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
A discontinued operation is a component of the Group that either has been disposed of or is classified as held for
sale and (i) represents either a separate major line of business or a geographical area of operations, (ii) is part of a
single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, or (iii) is a
subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resell and the disposal involves loss of control.
Classification as a discontinued operation occurs upon disposal or when the asset or disposal group meets the criteria
to be classified as held for sale, if earlier. When the asset or disposal group is classified as a discontinued operation,
the comparative information is reclassified within the Consolidated Income Statement as if the asset or disposal group
had been discontinued from the start of the earliest comparative period presented.
The classification, presentation and measurement requirements of IFRS 5 - Non-current Assets Held for Sale and
Discontinued Operations also apply to an asset or disposal group that is classified as held for distribution to owners,
whereby there must be commitment to the distribution, the asset or disposal group must be available for immediate
distribution and the distribution must be highly probable.
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Foreign currency
The functional currency of the Group’s entities is the currency of their respective primary economic environment.
In individual companies, transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing at the date
of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange
rate prevailing at the date of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Exchange differences arising on the
settlement of monetary items, or on reporting monetary items at rates different from those initially recorded, are
recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement.
All assets and liabilities of foreign consolidated companies with a functional currency other than the Euro are translated
using the closing rates at the date of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Income and expenses are
translated into Euro at the average exchange rate for the period. Translation differences resulting from the application
of this method are classified within Other comprehensive income/(loss) until the disposal of the subsidiary. Average
exchange rates for the period are used to translate the cash flows of foreign subsidiaries in preparing the Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows.
The principal exchange rates used to translate other currencies into Euro were as follows:
Average At December 31
Average At December 31
Average At December 31
2016
2015
2014
1.107
3.857
7.352
1.466
20.664
4.363
16.327
0.819
1.090
1.054
3.431
7.320
1.419
21.772
4.410
16.707
0.856
1.074
1.109
3.699
6.972
1.418
17.611
4.184
10.271
0.726
1.068
1.089
4.312
7.061
1.512
18.915
4.264
14.136
0.734
1.084
1.329
3.121
8.187
1.466
17.657
4.184
10.782
0.806
1.215
1.214
3.221
7.536
1.406
17.868
4.273
10.382
0.779
1.202
U.S. Dollar
Brazilian Real
Chinese Renminbi
Canadian Dollar
Mexican Peso
Polish Zloty
Argentine Peso
Pound Sterling
Swiss Franc
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of consideration paid over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable
intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment annually
or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. After initial recognition,
Goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives consist principally of brands which have no legal, contractual, competitive,
economic, or other factors that limit their useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized,
but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset
may be impaired.
Development expenditures
Development expenditures for vehicle production and related components, engines and production systems
are recognized as an asset if both of the following conditions within IAS 38 – Intangible assets are met: (i) that
development expenditure can be measured reliably and (ii) that the technical feasibility of the product, volumes
and pricing support the view that the development expenditure will generate future economic benefits. Capitalized
development expenditures include all direct and indirect costs that may be directly attributed to the development
process. All other development expenditures are expensed as incurred.
Capitalized development expenditures are amortized on a straight-line basis from the beginning of production over the
expected life cycle of the models (generally 5-6 years) or powertrains developed (generally 10-12 years).
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Property, plant and equipment
Cost
Property, plant and equipment is initially recognized at cost and includes the purchase price, any costs directly
attributable to bringing the assets to the location and condition necessary to be capable of operating in the manner
intended by management and any initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring
the site on which it is located. Self-constructed assets are initially recognized at production cost. Subsequent
expenditures and the cost of replacing parts of an asset are capitalized only if they increase the future economic
benefits embodied in that asset. All other expenditures are expensed as incurred. When such replacement costs are
capitalized, the carrying amount of the parts that are replaced is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Assets held under finance leases, which provide the Group with substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, are
recognized as assets of the Group at their fair value or at the present value of the minimum lease payments, if lower. The
corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position within Debt.
During years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the assets were depreciated on a straight-line basis over
their estimated useful lives using the following rates:
Buildings
Plant, machinery and equipment
Other assets
Depreciation rates
3% - 8%
3% - 33%
5% - 33%
Leases under which the lessor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased assets are
classified as operating leases. Operating lease expenditures are expensed on a straight-line basis over the respective
lease term.
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of property, plant or
equipment or an intangible asset that is deemed to be a qualifying asset as defined in IAS 23 - Borrowing Costs are
capitalized. The amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization corresponds to the actual borrowing costs incurred
during the period, less any investment income on the temporary investment of any borrowed funds not yet used. The
amount of borrowing costs capitalized at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was €244 million and €286 million, respectively.
Impairment of long-lived assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether there is any indication that its finite-lived intangible
assets (including capitalized development expenditures) and its property, plant and equipment may be impaired.
If indications of impairment are present, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount which
is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The recoverable amount is determined for the individual
asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or
groups of assets, in which case the asset is tested as part of the cash-generating unit (“CGU”) to which the asset
belongs. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent
of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. In assessing the value in use of an asset or CGU, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU. An impairment loss is recognized if
the recoverable amount is lower than the carrying amount.
When an impairment loss for assets no longer exists or has decreased, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but not in excess of the carrying amount that would have
been recorded had, no impairment loss been recognized. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in the
Consolidated Income Statement. Refer to the section —Use of Estimates below for additional information.
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Financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets, as defined in IAS 39 – Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, primarily include trade
receivables, receivables from financing activities, securities that represent temporary investments of available funds and
do not satisfy the requirements for being classified as cash equivalents (which include available-for-sale, held-for-trading
and held-to-maturity securities), investments in other companies, derivative financial instruments, as well as Cash and
cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at banks, units in money market funds and other money market securities,
primarily comprised of commercial paper and certificate of deposits that are readily convertible into cash, with original
maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents are subject to an insignificant
risk of changes in value, and consist of balances across various primary national and international money market
instruments. Money market funds consist of investments in high quality, short-term, diversified financial instruments
which can generally be liquidated on demand.
Financial liabilities primarily consist of Debt, Derivative financial instruments, Trade payables and Other liabilities.
Measurement
Financial assets are recognized on the basis of the settlement date and, on initial recognition, are measured at
acquisition cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, available-for-sale and held-for-trading
securities are measured at fair value. When market prices are not directly available, the fair value of available-for-sale
and held-for trading securities is measured using appropriate valuation techniques (e.g. discounted cash flow analysis
based on market information available at the balance sheet date).
Gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss) until the
financial asset is disposed of or is impaired. When the asset is disposed of, the cumulative gains or losses, including
those previously recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss), are reclassified to the Consolidated Income
Statement during the period and are recognized within Net financial expenses. Gains and losses arising from changes
in the fair value of held-for-trading securities are recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement. When the asset is
impaired, the losses are recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Loans and receivables which are not held by the Group for trading (loans and receivables originating in the ordinary
course of business) and held-to-maturity securities are measured, to the extent that they have a fixed term, at
amortized cost, using the effective interest method. When these financial assets do not have a fixed term, they are
measured at acquisition cost. Receivables with maturities of over one year which bear no interest, or have an interest
rate significantly lower than market rates, are discounted using market rates. Assessments are made regularly as to
whether there is any objective evidence that the asset or group of assets may be impaired. If any such evidence exists,
the impairment loss is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Investments in other companies are measured at fair value. Equity investments that do not have a quoted market
price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are measured at cost, less any
impairment losses. For investments classified as available-for-sale, gains or losses arising from changes in fair value
are recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss) until the assets are sold or are impaired, at which time, the
cumulative Other comprehensive income/(loss) is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement. Gains and losses
arising from changes in the fair value of held-for-trading investments are recognized in the Consolidated Income
Statement. Investments in other companies for which fair value is not available are stated at cost less any impairment
losses. Dividends received are included in Other income from investments.
Except for derivative financial instruments, which are described in more detail below, financial liabilities are measured
at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
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Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments are used for economic hedging purposes in order to reduce currency, interest rate and
market price risks (primarily related to commodities and securities). In accordance with IAS 39 - Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement, derivative financial instruments are recognized on the basis of the settlement date and,
on initial recognition, are measured at acquisition cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition,
all derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value. Furthermore, derivative financial instruments qualify for
hedge accounting only when there is formal designation and documentation of the hedging relationship at inception
of the hedge, the hedge is expected to be highly effective, its effectiveness can be reliably measured and it is highly
effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which it is designated.
When derivative financial instruments qualify for hedge accounting, the following accounting treatments apply:
Fair value hedges – Where a derivative financial instrument is designated as a hedge of the exposure to changes in
fair value of a recognized asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk and could affect the Consolidated
Income Statement, the gain or loss from remeasuring the hedging instrument at fair value is recognized in the
Consolidated Income Statement. The gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk adjusts the
carrying amount of the hedged item and is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Cash flow hedges – Where a derivative financial instrument is designated as a hedge of the exposure to variability
in future cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecasted transaction and could affect
the Consolidated Income Statement, the effective portion of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument
is recognized directly in Other comprehensive income/(loss). The cumulative gain or loss is reclassified from Other
comprehensive income/(loss) to the Consolidated Income Statement at the same time as the economic effect
arising from the hedged item that affects the Consolidated Income Statement. The gain or loss associated with
a hedge or part of a hedge that has become ineffective is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement
immediately. When a hedging instrument or hedge relationship is terminated but the hedged transaction is still
expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss realized to the point of termination remains in Other comprehensive
income/(loss) and is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement at the same time as the underlying
transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer probable, the cumulative unrealized gain or loss held in
Other comprehensive income/(loss) is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement immediately.
Hedges of a net investment – If a derivative financial instrument is designated as a hedging instrument for a net
investment in a foreign operation, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument
is recognized in Other comprehensive income/(loss). The cumulative gain or loss is reclassified from Other
comprehensive income/(loss) to the Consolidated Income Statement upon disposal of the foreign operation.
If hedge accounting cannot be applied, the gains or losses from the fair value measurement of derivative financial
instruments are recognized immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Refer to Note 16, Derivative financial assets and liabilities for additional information on the Group’s derivative financial
instruments.
Transfers of financial assets
The Group derecognizes financial assets when the contractual rights to the cash flows arising from the asset are no
longer held or if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset. On derecognition
of financial assets, the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the consideration received or
receivable for the transfer of the asset is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement.
The Group transfers certain of its financial, trade and tax receivables, mainly through factoring transactions. Factoring
transactions may be either with recourse or without recourse. Certain transfers include deferred payment clauses (for
example, when the payment by the factor of a minor part of the purchase price is dependent on the total amount collected
from the receivables) requiring first loss cover, whereby the transferor has priority participation in the losses, or requires
a significant exposure to the variability of cash flows arising from the transferred receivables to be retained. These types
of transactions do not meet the requirements of IAS 39 – Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, for the
derecognition of the assets since the risks and rewards connected with ownership of the financial asset are not transferred,
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and accordingly the Group continues to recognize these receivables within the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
and recognizes a financial liability for the same amount under Asset-backed financing, which is included within Debt. The
gains and losses arising from the transfer of these receivables are recorded only when they are derecognized.
Inventories
Inventories of raw materials, semi-finished products and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net
realizable value, with cost being determined on a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis. The measurement of Inventories
includes the direct cost of materials and labor as well as indirect costs (variable and fixed). A provision is made for
obsolete and slow-moving raw materials, finished goods, spare parts and other supplies based on their expected
future use and realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business,
less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs for sale and distribution.
The measurement of production systems construction contracts is based on the stage of completion determined
as the proportion of cost incurred at the balance sheet date over the estimated total contract cost. These items
are presented net of progress billings received from customers. Any losses on such contracts are recorded in the
Consolidated Income Statement when they are known.
Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
Costs arising from defined contribution plans are expensed as incurred.
Defined benefit plans
The Group’s net obligations are determined separately for each plan by estimating the present value of future benefits
that employees have earned and deducting the fair value of any plan assets. The present value of defined benefit
obligations are measured using actuarial techniques and actuarial assumptions that are unbiased, mutually compatible
and attribute benefits to periods in which the obligation to provide post-employment benefits arise by using the
Projected Unit Credit Method. Plan assets are recognized and measured at fair value.
When the net obligation is a potential asset, the recognized amount is limited to the present value of any economic
benefits available in the form of future refunds or reductions in future contributions to the plan (asset ceiling).
The components of the defined benefit cost are recognized as follows:
service cost is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement by function and presented in the relevant line
items (Cost of revenues, Selling, general and other costs and Research and development costs);
net interest on the defined benefit liability or asset is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement within Net
financial expenses and is determined by multiplying the net liability/(asset) by the discount rate used to discount
obligations taking into account the effect of contributions and benefit payments made during the year; and
re-measurement components of the net obligations, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan
assets (excluding interest income recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement) and any change in the effect
of the asset ceiling are recognized immediately in Other comprehensive income/(loss). These re-measurement
components are not reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement in a subsequent period.
Past service costs arising from plan amendments and curtailments and gains and losses on the settlement of a plan
are recognized immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Other long term employee benefits
The Group’s obligations represent the present value of future benefits that employees have earned in return for their
service. Re-measurement components on other long term employee benefits are recognized in the Consolidated
Income Statement in the period in which they arise.
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Share-based compensation
We have various compensation plans that provide for the granting of share-based compensation to certain employees
and directors. Share-based compensation plans are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 2 - Share-based
Payment, which requires the recognition of share-based compensation expense based on fair value. Compensation
expense for equity-classified awards is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and using the
Monte Carlo simulation model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility of
our common stock, interest rates and a correlation coefficient between our common stock and the relevant market
index. For those awards with post-vesting contingencies, we apply an adjustment to account for the probability of
meeting the contingencies.
Management uses its best estimates incorporating both publicly observable data and discounted cash flow
methodologies in the measurement of fair value for liability-classified awards, which are remeasured to fair value at
each balance sheet date until the award is settled.
Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period with an offsetting increase to equity or other liabilities
depending on the nature of the award. Share-based compensation expense related to plans with graded vesting
are recognized using the graded vesting method. Share-based compensation expense is recognized within Selling,
general and other costs within the Consolidated Income Statement.
Revenue recognition
Revenue from sale of vehicles and service parts is recognized if it is probable that the economic benefits associated
with a transaction will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is recognized when
the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to our customers, the sales price is agreed or determinable and
collectability is reasonably assured. For vehicles, this generally corresponds to the date when the vehicles are made
available to dealers or distributors, or when the vehicles are released to the carrier responsible for transporting vehicles
to dealers or distributors. Revenue from the sale of vehicles, which subsequent to the sale become subject to the
issuance of a residual value guarantee to an independent financing provider, is recognized consistent with the timing
noted above, provided that significant risks related to the vehicle have been transferred to our customers. At that same
time, a provision is made for the estimated residual value risk. Revenues are recognized net of discounts, including
but not limited to, sales incentives and customer bonuses. The estimated costs of sales incentive programs include
incentives offered to dealers and retail customers, and granting of retail financing at a significant discount to market
interest rates. These costs are recognized at the time of the sale of the vehicle.
New vehicle sales with a buy-back commitment, or through the Guarantee Depreciation Program (“GDP”) under
which the Group guarantees the residual value, or otherwise assumes responsibility for the minimum resale value
of the vehicle, are not recognized at the time of delivery but are accounted for similar to an operating lease. Rental
income is recognized over the contractual term of the lease on a straight-line basis. At the end of the lease term, the
Group recognizes revenue for the portion of the vehicle sales price which had not been previously recognized as rental
income and recognizes the remainder of the cost of the vehicle within Cost of revenues.
Revenue from services contracts, separately-priced extended warranty and from construction contracts is
recognized over the contract period in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred based on historical
information. A loss on these contracts is recognized if the sum of the expected costs for services under the contract
exceeds unearned revenue.
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Cost of revenues
Cost of revenues comprises expenses incurred in the manufacturing and distribution of vehicles and parts, of which the
cost of materials and components are the most significant. The remaining costs primarily include labor costs, consisting
of direct and indirect wages, depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of other intangible assets
relating to production and transportation costs. In addition, expenses which are directly attributable to the financial
services companies, including interest expense related to their financing as a whole and provisions for risks and
write-downs of assets, are recorded within Cost of revenues (€77 million, €115 million and €155 million for the years
ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively). Cost of revenues also included €384 million, €432 million and
€160 million related to the decrease in value for assets sold with buy-back commitments for the years ended December
31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In addition, estimated costs related to product warranty and recall campaigns
are recorded within Cost of revenues (refer to the section —Use of Estimates below for further information).
Government Grants
Government grants are recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements when there is reasonable assurance of
the Group’s compliance with the conditions for receiving such grants and that the grants will be received. Government
grants are recognized as income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are
intended to offset.
The benefit of a government loan at a below-market rate of interest is treated as a government grant. The benefit of the
below-market rate of interest is measured as the difference between the initial carrying amount of the loan (fair value
plus transaction costs) and the proceeds received, and it is accounted for in accordance with the policies used for the
recognition of government grants.
Taxes
Income taxes include all taxes based on the taxable profits of the Group. Current and deferred taxes are recognized
as a benefit or expense and are included in the Consolidated Income Statement for the period, except tax arising from
(i) a transaction or event which is recognized, in the same or a different period, either in Other comprehensive income/
(loss) or directly in Equity, or (ii) a business combination.
Deferred taxes are accounted for under the full liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable
temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities and their tax base, except to the extent that
the deferred tax liabilities arise from the initial recognition of goodwill or the initial recognition of an asset or liability in
a transaction which is not a business combination and at the time of the transaction, affects neither accounting profit
nor taxable profit. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is
probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilized, unless
the deferred tax assets arise from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business
combination and at the time of the transaction, affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the substantively enacted tax rates in the respective jurisdictions in
which the Group operates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or liability is settled.
The Group recognizes deferred tax liabilities associated with the existence of a subsidiary’s undistributed profits,
except when it is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference, and it is probable that this
temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. The Group recognizes deferred tax assets associated
with the deductible temporary differences on investments in subsidiaries only to the extent that it is probable that
the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the
temporary difference can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets relating to the carry-forward of unused tax losses and tax credits as well as those arising from
deductible temporary differences, are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future profits will be available
against which they can be utilized. The Group reassesses unrecognized deferred tax assets at the end of each year
and recognizes a previously unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has become probable that future
taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
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Current income taxes and deferred taxes are offset when they relate to the same taxation authority and there is a
legally enforceable right of offset. Other taxes not based on income, such as property taxes and capital taxes, are
included within Selling, general and other costs.
Fair Value Measurement
Fair value for measurement and or disclosure purposes is determined as the price that would be received to sell an asset
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of
whether that price is directly observable or estimated using a valuation technique. Fair value measurement is based on
the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
in the principal market for the asset or liability; or
in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when
pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. A fair value
measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits
by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset
in its highest and best use. In estimating fair value, we use market-observable data to the extent it is available. When
market-observable data is not available, we use valuation techniques that maximize the use of relevant observable
inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
IFRS 13 - Fair Value Measurement establishes a hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
(level 1 inputs) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 inputs). In some cases, the inputs used to
measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In
those cases, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy at the
lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.
Levels used in the hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 inputs include quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Group
can access at the measurement date. Level 1 primarily consists of financial instruments such as cash and cash
equivalents and certain available-for-sale and held-for-trading securities.
Level 2 inputs include those which are directly or indirectly observable as of the measurement date. Level 2
instruments include commercial paper and non-exchange-traded derivatives such as over-the-counter currency
and commodity forwards, swaps and option contracts, which are valued using models or other valuation
methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including
quoted forward prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar inputs not in
active markets, and observable inputs.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable from objective sources in the market and reflect management judgment about
the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the instruments. Instruments in this category include
non-exchange-traded derivatives such as over-the-counter commodity option and swap contracts.
Refer to Note 23, Fair value measurement, for additional information on fair value measurements.
Use of Estimates
The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS which require the use of estimates,
judgments and assumptions that affect the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities and the amounts of income and expenses recognized. The estimates and associated
assumptions are based on elements that are known when the financial statements are prepared, on historical
experience and on any other factors that are considered to be relevant.
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The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed periodically and continuously by the Group. Actual results
could differ from the estimates, which would require adjustment accordingly. The effects of any changes in estimates are
recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement in the period in which the adjustment is made, or in future periods.
The items requiring estimates for which there is a risk that a material difference may arise in respect of the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities in the future are discussed below.
Employee Benefits
The Group provides post-employment benefits for certain of its active employees and retirees, which vary according
to the legal, fiscal and economic conditions of each country in which the Group operates and may change periodically.
The plans are classified by the Group on the basis of the type of benefit provided as follows: pension benefits, health
care and life insurance plans, and other post-employment benefits.
Group companies provide certain post-employment benefits, such as pension or health care benefits, to their
employees under defined contribution plans whereby the Group pays contributions to public or private insurance plans
on a legally mandatory, contractual, or voluntary basis. The Group recognizes the cost for defined contribution plans
over the period in which the employee renders service and classifies this by function within Cost of revenues, Selling,
general and other costs and Research and development costs in the Consolidated Income Statement.
Pension plans
The Group sponsors both non-contributory and contributory defined benefit pension plans primarily in the U.S. and
Canada. The majority of the plans are funded plans. The non-contributory pension plans cover certain hourly and
salaried employees and the benefits are based on a fixed rate for each year of service. Additionally, contributory
benefits are provided to certain salaried employees under the salaried employees’ retirement plans. These plans
provide benefits based on the employee’s cumulative contributions, years of service during which the employee
contributions were made and the employee’s average salary during the five consecutive years in which the employee’s
salary was highest in the 15 years preceding retirement or the freeze of such plans, as applicable.
The Group’s defined benefit pension plans are accounted for on an actuarial basis, which requires the use of
estimates and assumptions to determine the net liability or net asset. The Group estimates the present value of
the projected future payments to all participants taking into consideration parameters of a financial nature such
as discount rates, the rates of salary increases and the likelihood of potential future events estimated by using
demographic assumptions, which may have an effect on the amount and timing of future payments, such as mortality,
dismissal and retirement rates, which are developed to reflect actual and projected plan experience. Mortality rates are
developed using our plan-specific populations, recent mortality information published by recognized experts in this field,
primarily the U.S. Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, and other data where appropriate to reflect
actual and projected plan experience. The expected amount and timing of contributions is based on an assessment of
minimum funding requirements. From time to time contributions are made beyond those that are legally required.
In 2013, we amended our U.S. and Canada defined benefit plans for salaried employees. The amendments ceased
future benefit accruals effective December 31, 2013 for the U.S. and December 31, 2014 for Canada. Accordingly,
future salary increases and inflation do not impact the U.S. and Canada defined benefit obligations.
Plan obligations and costs are based on existing retirement plan provisions. Assumptions regarding any potential
future changes to benefit provisions beyond those to which the Group is presently committed are not made.
Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in the following key assumption may affect the
pension obligations and pension expense:
Discount rates. Our discount rates are based on yields of high-quality (AA-rated) fixed income investments for which
the timing and amounts of maturities match the timing and amounts of the projected benefit payments.
The effects of actual results differing from assumptions and of amended assumptions are included in Other
comprehensive income/(loss). The weighted average discount rates used to determine the benefit obligation for the
defined benefit obligation for the defined benefit plans were 4.33 percent and 4.44 percent at December 31, 2016 and
2015, respectively.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
At December 31, 2016, the effect on the defined benefit obligation of the indicated decrease or increase in the
discount rate holding all other assumptions constant was as follows:
10 basis point decrease in discount rate
10 basis point increase in discount rate
Effect on pension benefit obligation
( € million)
341
(332)
Refer to Note 19, Employee benefits liabilities, for additional information on the Group’s pension plans.
Other post-employment benefits
The Group provides health care, legal, severance, indemnity life insurance benefits and other postretirement benefits
to certain hourly and salaried employees. Upon retirement, these employees may become eligible for continuation of
certain benefits. Benefits and eligibility rules may be modified periodically.
These postretirement employee benefits (or “OPEB”) are accounted for on an actuarial basis, which requires the
selection of various assumptions. The estimation of the Group’s obligations, costs and liabilities associated with OPEB
requires the use of estimates of the present value of the projected future payments to all participants, taking into
consideration the likelihood of potential future events estimated by using demographic assumptions, which may have
an effect on the amount and timing of future payments, such as mortality, dismissal and retirement rates, which are
developed to reflect actual and projected plan experience, as well as legal requirements for retirement in respective
countries. Mortality rates are developed using our plan-specific populations, recent mortality information published by
recognized experts in this field and other data where appropriate to reflect actual and projected plan experience.
Plan obligations and costs are based on existing plan provisions. Assumptions regarding any potential future changes
to benefit provisions beyond those to which the Group is presently committed are not made.
Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in the following key assumptions may affect the
OPEB obligation and expense:
Discount rates. Our discount rates are based on yields of high-quality (AA-rated) fixed income investments for which
the timing and amounts of maturities match the timing and amounts of the projected benefit payments.
Health care cost trends. The Group’s health care cost trend assumptions are developed based on historical cost
data, the near-term outlook, and an assessment of likely long-term trends.
At December 31, 2016, the effect of the indicated decreases or increases in the key assumptions affecting the health
care, life insurance plans and severance indemnity in Italy (trattamento di fine rapporto or “TFR”), holding all other
assumptions constant, is shown below:
10 basis point / (100 basis point for TFR) decrease in discount rate
10 basis point / (100 basis point for TFR) increase in discount rate
100 basis point decrease in health care cost trend rate
100 basis point increase in health care cost trend rate
Effect on health
care and life
insurance benefit
obligation
Effect on the TFR
benefit obligation
(€ million)
32
(31)
(50)
60
64
(56)
—
—
Refer to Note 19, Employee benefits liabilities, for additional information on the Group’s Other post-employment benefits.
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Recoverability of non-current assets with definite useful lives
Non-current assets with definite useful lives include property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and assets held
for sale. Intangible assets with definite useful lives mainly consist of capitalized development expenditures related
to the NAFTA and EMEA segments. The Group periodically reviews the carrying amount of non-current assets with
definite useful lives when events or circumstances indicate that an asset may be impaired.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, impairment losses totaling €195 million were recognized. The most
significant component of this impairment loss related to the impairment of capitalized development expenditures
for the locally produced Fiat Viaggio and Ottimo vehicles as a result of the Group’s capacity realignment to SUV
production in China. The impairment test compared the carrying amount of the assets included in the respective cash
generating units (“CGUs”) (comprising property, plant and equipment and capitalized development expenditures) to
the assets’ value in use, which was determined not to be materially different from their fair value, and was determined
using a discounted cash flow methodology. The value in use of the CGUs, which was based primarily on unobservable
inputs, was determined using pre-tax estimated future cash flows attributable to the CGUs that were discounted
using a pre-tax discount rate reflecting current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific
to the CGUs. As a result of completing the impairment test, it was determined that the carrying amount of the CGUs
exceeded the capitalized development expenditures’ value in use which resulted in an impairment charge of €90
million. In addition, due to the continued deterioration of the economic conditions in Venezuela, an impairment test
which compared the carrying amount of certain of FCA Venezuela’s assets to their fair value using a market approach,
resulted in an impairment charge of €43 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, impairment losses totaling €713 million were recognized. The most
significant component of this impairment loss related to the decision taken by the Group during the fourth quarter of
2015 to realign a portion of its manufacturing capacity in the NAFTA region, as part of the plan to improve NAFTA
margins and to better meet market demand for Ram pickup trucks and Jeep vehicles within the Group’s existing
plant infrastructure. The approval of this plan was deemed to be an indicator of impairment for certain of our vehicle
platform CGUs due to the significant changes to the extent to which the assets are expected to be used. The
impairment test compared the carrying amount of the assets included in the respective CGUs (comprising property,
plant and equipment and capitalized development expenditures) to their value in use, which was determined not to
be materially different from their fair value, and was determined using a discounted cash flow methodology. The value
in use of the CGUs, which was based primarily on unobservable inputs, was determined using pre-tax estimated
future cash flows attributable to the CGU that were discounted using a pre-tax discount rate reflecting current market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGUs. As a result of completing the impairment
test, it was determined that the carrying amount of the CGUs exceeded their value in use and an impairment charge
of €598 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2015, of which €422 million related to tangible asset
impairments and €176 million related to the impairment of capitalized development expenditures.
Recoverability of Goodwill and Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
In accordance with IAS 36 - Impairment of Assets, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not
amortized and are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if facts or circumstances indicate that the asset
may be impaired.
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are allocated to operating segments or to CGUs within the
operating segments. The impairment test is performed by comparing the carrying amount (which mainly comprises
property, plant and equipment, goodwill, brands and capitalized development expenditures) and the recoverable
amount of each CGU or group of CGUs to which Goodwill has been allocated. The recoverable amount of a CGU
is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The balance of Goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives recognized by the Group primarily relates to the acquisition of FCA US. Goodwill has been
allocated to the NAFTA, EMEA, APAC and LATAM operating segments.
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The assumptions used in the impairment test represent management’s best estimate for the period under
consideration. The estimate of the recoverable amount, for purposes of performing the annual impairment test for
each of the operating segments, was determined using fair value less cost to sell for the year ended December 31,
2016 and was based on the following assumptions:
The expected future cash flows covering the period from 2017 through 2020. These expected cash flows have
been derived from the Group’s 2014-2018 business plan presented on May 6, 2014, which was subsequently
updated. The remaining years of the Group’s business plan were updated to reflect current expectations regarding
economic conditions and market trends as well as to extend the discrete projections beyond 2018 to 2020. These
cash flows relate to the respective CGUs in their condition when preparing the financial statements and exclude the
estimated cash flows that might arise from restructuring plans or other structural changes. Volumes and sales mix
used for estimating the future cash flow are based on assumptions that are considered reasonable and sustainable
and represent the best estimate of expected conditions regarding market trends and segment, brand and model
share for the respective operating segment over the period considered. With regards to the LATAM operating
segment, expected future cash flows also include the extension of tax benefits and other government grants to the
extent such events are considered probable.
The expected future cash flows include a normalized terminal period to estimate the future result beyond the time
period explicitly considered which incorporates a long-term growth rate assumption of 2 percent.
Post-tax cash flows have been discounted using a post-tax discount rate which reflects the current market
assessment of the time value of money for the period being considered and the risks specific to the operating
segment and cash flows under consideration. The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) ranged from
approximately 15 percent to approximately 20 percent. The WACC was calculated using the Capital Asset Pricing
Model technique.
The value estimated as described above was determined to be in excess of the book value of the net capital employed
for each operating segment to which Goodwill has been allocated. As such, no impairment charges were recognized
for Goodwill and Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for the year ended December 31, 2016.
There were no impairment charges resulting from the impairment tests performed for the years ended December 31,
2015 and 2014.
Recoverability of deferred tax assets
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reduced to the extent that it is not probable that sufficient taxable profit
will be available to allow the benefit of a part of or all of the deferred tax assets to be utilized. The recoverability of
deferred tax assets is dependent on the Group’s ability to generate sufficient future taxable income in the period in
which it is assumed that the deductible temporary differences reverse and tax losses carried forward can be utilized.
In making this assessment, the Group considers future taxable income arising on the most recent budgets and plans,
prepared by using the same criteria described for testing the impairment of assets and goodwill. Moreover, the Group
estimates the impact of the reversal of taxable temporary differences on earnings and it also considers the period over
which these assets could be recovered.
The estimates and assumptions are subject to uncertainty especially as it relates to future performance in Latin
America and the Eurozone. Therefore changes in current estimates due to unanticipated events could have a
significant impact on the Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Sales incentives
The Group records the estimated cost of sales incentive programs offered to dealers and consumers as a reduction to
revenue at the time of sale of the vehicle to the dealer. This estimated cost represents the incentive programs offered
to dealers and consumers, as well as the expected modifications to these programs in order to facilitate sales of the
dealer inventory. Subsequent adjustments to sales incentive programs related to vehicles previously sold to dealers
are recognized as an adjustment to Net revenues in the period the adjustment is determinable.
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The Group uses price discounts to adjust vehicle pricing in response to a number of market and product factors,
including pricing actions and incentives offered by competitors, economic conditions, the amount of excess industry
production capacity, the intensity of market competition, consumer demand for the product and the desire to support
promotional campaigns. The Group may offer a variety of sales incentive programs at any given point in time, including
cash offers to dealers and consumers and subvention programs offered to customers, or lease subsidies, which
reduce the retail customer’s monthly lease payment or cash due at the inception of the financing arrangement, or
both. Sales incentive programs are generally brand, model and region specific for a defined period of time.
Multiple factors are used in estimating the future incentive expense by vehicle line including the current incentive
programs in the market, planned promotional programs and the normal incentive escalation incurred as the
model year ages. The estimated incentive rates are reviewed monthly and changes to planned rates are adjusted
accordingly, thus impacting revenues. As there are a multitude of inputs affecting the calculation of the estimate for
sales incentives, an increase or decrease of any of these variables could have a significant effect on Net revenues.
Product warranties, recall campaigns and product liabilities
The Group establishes reserves for product warranties at the time the sale is recognized. The Group issues various
types of product warranties under which the performance of products delivered is generally guaranteed for a certain
period or term. The accrual for product warranties includes the expected costs of warranty obligations imposed by
law or contract, as well as the expected costs for policy coverage, recall actions and buyback commitments. The
estimated future costs of these actions are principally based on assumptions regarding the lifetime warranty costs
of each vehicle line and each model year of that vehicle line, as well as historical claims experience for the Group’s
vehicles. In addition, the number and magnitude of additional service actions expected to be approved and policies
related to additional service actions are taken into consideration. Due to the uncertainty and potential volatility of these
estimated factors, changes in the assumptions used could materially affect the results of operations.
The Group periodically initiates voluntary service and recall actions to address various customer satisfaction as well
as safety and emissions issues related to vehicles sold. Included in the reserve is the estimated cost of these service
and recall actions. In NAFTA, we accrue estimated costs for recalls at the time of sale. In other regions and sectors,
however, there generally is not sufficient historical data to support the application of an actuarial-based estimation
technique. As a result, estimated recall costs for the other regions and sectors are accrued at the time when they
are probable and reasonably estimable, which typically occurs once it is determined a specific recall campaign is
approved and is announced.
Estimates of the future costs of these actions are inevitably imprecise due to numerous uncertainties, including the
enactment of new laws and regulations, the number of vehicles affected by a service or recall action and the nature
of the corrective action. It is reasonably possible that the ultimate cost of these service and recall actions may require
the Group to make expenditures in excess of (or less than) established reserves over an extended period of time and
in a range of amounts that cannot be reasonably estimated. The estimate of warranty and additional service and recall
action obligations is periodically reviewed during the year. Experience has shown that initial data for any given model
year can be volatile; therefore, our process relies upon long-term historical averages until sufficient data is available. As
actual experience becomes available, it is used to modify the historical averages to ensure that the forecast is within
the range of likely outcomes. Resulting accruals are then compared with current spending rates to ensure that the
balances are adequate to meet expected future obligations.
In addition, the Group makes provisions for estimated product liability costs arising from property damage and
personal injuries including wrongful death, and potential exemplary or punitive damages alleged to be the result of
product defects. By nature, these costs can be infrequent, difficult to predict and have the potential to vary significantly
in amount. The valuation of the reserve is actuarially determined on an annual basis based on, among other factors,
the number of vehicles sold and product liability claims incurred. Costs associated with these provisions are recorded
in the Consolidated Income Statement and any subsequent adjustments are recorded in the period in which the
adjustment is determined.
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Litigation
Various legal proceedings, claims and governmental investigations are pending against the Group on a wide range
of topics, including vehicle safety, emissions and fuel economy, competition, tax and securities laws, labor, dealer,
supplier and other contractual relationships, intellectual property rights, product warranties and environmental matters.
Some of these proceedings allege defects in specific component parts or systems (including airbags, seats, seat belts,
brakes, ball joints, transmissions, engines and fuel systems) in various vehicle models or allege general design defects
relating to vehicle handling and stability, sudden unintended movement or crashworthiness. These proceedings seek
recovery for damage to property, personal injuries or wrongful death and in some cases include a claim for exemplary
or punitive damages. Adverse decisions in one or more of these proceedings could require the Group to pay
substantial damages, or undertake service actions, recall campaigns or other costly actions.
Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual matters is not predictable with assurance.
Moreover, the cases and claims against the Group are often derived from complex legal issues which are subject to
differing degrees of uncertainty, including the facts and circumstances of each particular case, the manner in which
the applicable law is likely to be interpreted and applied and the jurisdiction and the different laws involved. An accrual
is established in connection with pending or threatened litigation if a loss is probable, there will be an outflow of funds
and when the amount can be reasonably estimated. If an outflow of funds becomes probable, but the amount cannot
be estimated, the matter is disclosed in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Since these accruals
represent estimates, the resolution of some of these matters could require the Group to make payments in excess of
the amounts accrued or may require the Group to make payments in an amount or range of amounts that could not
be reasonably estimated.
The Group monitors the status of pending legal procedures and consults with experts on legal and tax matters on a
regular basis. As such, the provisions for the Group’s legal proceedings and litigation may vary as a result of future
developments in pending matters.
New standards and amendments effective from January 1, 2016
The following new standards and amendments applicable from January 1, 2016 were adopted by the Group. There
was no effect from the adoption of these amendments:
Amendments to IFRS 11 – Joint arrangements: Accounting for acquisitions of interests in joint operations which
clarify the accounting for acquisitions of an interest in a joint operation that constitutes a business.
Amendments to IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment and to IAS 38 – Intangible Assets, which clarify that
the use of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate because revenue
generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the consumption
of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. In addition, the amendments clarify that revenue is generally
presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an
intangible asset.
Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 cycle, a series of amendments to IFRSs in response to issues raised
mainly on IFRS 5 – Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations related to the changes of method
of disposal of an asset (or disposal group), on IFRS 7 – Financial Instruments: Disclosures related to clarification
when servicing contracts are deemed to constitute continuing involvement for disclosure purposes, on IAS 19 –
Employee Benefits related to discount rate determination and on IAS 34 – Interim Reporting related to paragraph
16A and the clarification of the meaning of disclosure of information “elsewhere in the interim financial report.”
Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements, which were a part of the IASB’s initiative to improve
presentation and disclosure in financial reports. The amendments make clear that materiality applies to the whole
of financial statements and that the inclusion of immaterial information can inhibit the usefulness of financial
disclosures. Furthermore, the amendments clarify that companies should use professional judgment in determining
where and in what order information is presented in the financial disclosures.
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New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet effective
The following new standards and amendments were issued by the IASB. We will comply with the relevant guidance no
later than their respective effective dates.
In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15 – Revenue from contracts with customers, which requires a company
to recognize revenue upon transfer of control of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the
consideration it expects to receive. This new revenue recognition model defines a five step process to achieve
this objective. The updated guidance also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and
uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. On September 11, 2015, the IASB issued
an amendment to this standard, formalizing the deferral of the effective date for periods beginning January 1, 2018.
In April 2016, the IASB issued further amendments to the standard, which do not change the underlying principles
of the standard, but clarify how those principles should be applied. The amendments clarify how to identify a
performance obligation in a contract, determine whether a company is a principal or an agent, determine whether
the revenue from granting a license should be recognized at a point in time or over time and provide two additional
reliefs to reduce cost and complexity. The amendments are effective from January 1, 2018, which is the same
effective date as IFRS 15. As a result of implementation discussions among both industry participants and with
the Joint Transition Resource Group for revenue recognition, we are still evaluating the impact of adoption of this
standard on our Components reportable segment, particularly as it relates to long-term production contracts. For all
of our other reportable segments, we do not expect a material impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements or
disclosures upon adoption of the standard in 2018.
In July 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments. The improvements introduced by the new standard
include a logical approach for classification and measurement of financial instruments driven by cash flow
characteristics and the business model in which an asset is held, a single “expected loss” impairment model
for financial assets and a substantially reformed approach for hedge accounting. The standard is effective,
retrospectively with limited exceptions, for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 with earlier
adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the implementation and the impact of adoption of this standard in
2018 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 - Leases which sets out the principles for the recognition,
measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract and replaces the previous
leases standard, IAS 17 - Leases. IFRS 16, which is not applicable to service contracts, but only applicable to
leases or lease components of a contract, defines a lease as a contract that conveys to the customer (lessee) the
right to use an asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. IFRS 16 eliminates the classification of
leases for the lessee as either operating leases or finance leases as required by IAS 17 and instead, introduces a
single lessee accounting model whereby a lessee is required to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with a
term that is greater than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value, and to recognize depreciation of
lease assets separately from interest on lease liabilities in the income statement. As IFRS 16 substantially carries
forward the lessor accounting requirements in IAS 17, a lessor will continue to classify its leases as operating
leases or finance leases and to account for those two types of leases differently. IFRS 16 is effective from January
1, 2019 and we are currently evaluating the implementation and the impact of adoption of this standard on our
Consolidated Financial Statements.
In January 2016, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 12- Income Taxes that clarify how to account for deferred
tax assets related to debt instruments measured at fair value. These amendments are effective for annual
periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. We do not expect a material impact to our Consolidated Financial
Statements or disclosures upon adoption of the amendments.
In January 2016, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 - Statement of Cash Flows introducing additional
disclosures that will enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing
activities. The amendments are effective from January 1, 2017.
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In June 2016, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 2 - Share-based Payment, clarifying how to account for certain
types of share-based payment transactions. The amendments, which were developed through IFRIC, provide
requirements on the accounting for (i) the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement
of cash-settled share-based payments, (ii) share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for
withholding tax obligations and (iii) a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment that
changes the classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled. The amendments are effective
prospectively from January 1, 2018, with earlier or retrospective application permitted. We do not expect a material
impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures upon adoption of the amendments.
In September 2016, the IASB published “Applying IFRS 9, Financial Instruments with IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts”
(Amendments to IFRS 4). The amendments provide two options for entities that issue insurance contracts within
the scope of IFRS 4: (i) an option that permits entities to reclassify, from profit or loss to other comprehensive
income, some of the income or expenses arising from designated financial assets (the “overlay approach”) and (ii)
an optional temporary exemption from applying IFRS 9 for entities whose predominant activity is issuing contracts
within the scope of IFRS 4 (the “deferral approach”). An entity would apply the overlay approach retrospectively to
qualifying financial assets when it first applies IFRS 9. An entity would apply the deferral approach for annual periods
beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The deferral can only be used for the three years following January 1, 2018.
The application of both approaches is optional and an entity is permitted to stop applying them before the new
insurance contracts standard is applied. We are currently evaluating the implementation method and the effect of
adoption on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2016, the IASB issued Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2014–2016 Cycle which has
amendments to three Standards: IFRS 12 - Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities (effective date of January 1,
2017), IFRS 1- First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (effective date of January 1, 2018)
and IAS 28 - Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (effective date of January 1, 2018). The amendments
clarify, correct or remove redundant wording in the related IFRS Standard and are not expected to have a material
impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements or disclosures upon adoption of the amendments.
In December 2016, the IASB issued IFRIC Interpretation 22 - Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance
Consideration which addresses the exchange rate to use in transactions that involve advance consideration paid or
received in a foreign currency. The interpretation is effective January 1, 2018. We do not expect a material impact to
our Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption of the interpretation.
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3. SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements included 275 and 303 subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis at
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The following table sets forth a list of the principal subsidiaries that are directly or indirectly controlled by FCA. Companies
in the list are grouped according to each of our reportable segments as well as our holding and other companies.
For each principal subsidiary, the following information is provided: name, country of incorporation or residence, and
the percentage interest held by FCA and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2016.
Name
NAFTA
FCA US LLC
FCA Canada Inc.
FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
LATAM
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automoveis Brasil LTDA
FCA Automobiles Argentina S.A.
Banco Fidis S.A.
APAC
Chrysler Group (China) Sales Limited
FCA Japan Ltd.
FCA Australia Pty Ltd.
FCA Automotive Finance Co. Ltd.
EMEA
FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Melfi S.r.l.
FCA Poland Spólka Akcyjna
FCA Powertrain Poland Sp. z o.o.
FCA Serbia d.o.o. Kragujevac
FCA Germany AG
FCA France
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK Ltd.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Spain S.A.
Fidis S.p.A.
Maserati
Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati (China) Cars Trading Co. Ltd.
Maserati North America Inc.
Components
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Automotive Lighting LLC
Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
Teksid S.p.A.
Comau S.p.A.
COMAU LLC
Holding Companies and Other Companies
FCA North America Holdings LLC
Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.
(1) FCA holds 100 percent of the voting interest in Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Country
USA (Delaware)
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Brazil
People’s Republic of China
Japan
Australia
People’s Republic of China
Italy
Italy
Poland
Poland
Serbia
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Italy
Italy
People’s Republic of China
USA (Delaware)
Italy
USA (Delaware)
Germany
Italy
Italy
USA (Delaware)
USA (Delaware)
Italy
Luxembourg
Percentage
Interest Held
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
66.67
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
99.99(1)
100.00
99.99
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Itedi S.p.A Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
On August 1, 2016, FCA announced the signing of a framework agreement which sets out terms of the proposed
integration through a merger between FCA’s consolidated media and publishing subsidiary, Italiana Editrice S.p.A
(“Itedi”), in which FCA has a 77 percent ownership interest, and the Italian media group, Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso
S.p.A. (“GELE”). This transaction, which is subject to certain conditions precedent that are customary for this type
of transaction as well as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals from Italian state authorities that regulate the
publishing and media sectors, is expected to be effective in the first half of 2017 and will result in the creation of an
Italian publishing business with potential for significant revenue and synergies.
Under the framework agreement, FCA and Itedi’s non-controlling shareholder, Ital Press Holding S.p.A. (“Ital Press”),
will transfer 100 percent of the shares of Itedi to GELE in exchange for newly-issued shares. Upon completion of the
transaction, CIR S.p.A., the controlling shareholder of GELE, will hold a 43.4 percent ownership interest in GELE,
FCA will hold 14.63 percent and Ital Press will hold 4.37 percent. As soon as practicable following completion of the
Merger, FCA will distribute its entire interest in GELE to holders of FCA common stock. At December 31, 2016, certain
regulatory approvals were obtained for the consummation of this transaction and although the remaining regulatory
approvals are expected to be received in the first quarter of 2017, all the steps necessary to complete this transaction
have been taken and the Group does not expect any significant changes or a withdrawal from the framework
agreement. As a result, the Group concluded that the criteria for classification of Itedi as an asset held for sale were
met at December 31, 2016. Itedi is not classified as a discontinued operation as it does not represent a separate major
line of business or geographical area of operations for the Group, or a part of it.
The following tables summarize the assets and liabilities of Itedi S.p.A that were classified as held for sale at
December 31, 2016.
Assets classified as held for sale
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Trade receivables
Other
Total Assets held for sale
Liabilities classified as held for sale
Provisions
Trade payables
Debt and Other
Total Liabilities held for sale
At December 31, 2016
(€ million)
€
€
€
€
54
7
17
25
17
120
38
19
40
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Ferrari Spin-off and Discontinued Operations
On October 26, 2015, Ferrari N.V., a subsidiary of FCA, completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) in which FCA sold
10 percent of Ferrari N.V. common shares (“Ferrari IPO”) and received net proceeds of approximately €0.9 billion,
which resulted in FCA owning 80 percent of Ferrari N.V. common shares, Piero Ferrari owning 10 percent of common
shares and public shareholders owning the remaining 10 percent of common shares. The Ferrari IPO was accounted
for as an equity transaction with the effect on Equity attributable to owners of the parent as follows:
Consideration received
Less: Carrying amount of equity interest sold
Effect on Equity attributable to owners of the parent
At October 26, 2015
€
€
(€ million)
866
(7)
873
In October 2015, in connection with the Ferrari IPO and in preparation for the spin-off of the remaining common shares
of Ferrari N.V. owned by FCA, FCA carried out an internal corporate restructuring. As part of this reorganization, FCA
transferred its shares of Ferrari S.p.A. to Ferrari N.V. and provided a capital contribution to Ferrari N.V., while Ferrari
N.V. issued a note payable to FCA in the amount of €2.8 billion. This internal restructuring was a common control
transaction and did not have an accounting impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements. As a result and in
connection with the transactions in which Piero Ferrari exchanged his shares in Ferrari S.p.A. for Ferrari N.V. shares,
FCA paid €280 million to Piero Ferrari as consideration for the dilution of his share value due to the issuance of the
€2.8 billion note payable, which was recorded as a reduction to non-controlling interests.
On December 3, 2015, an extraordinary general meeting of FCA shareholders was held, whereby the transactions
intended to separate FCA’s remaining ownership interest in Ferrari N.V. and to distribute that ownership interest to
holders of FCA shares and mandatory convertible securities were approved.
As the spin-off of Ferrari N.V. became highly probable with the aforementioned shareholders’ approval and since it
was available for immediate distribution at that date, the Ferrari segment met the criteria to be classified as a disposal
group held for distribution to owners and a discontinued operation pursuant to IFRS 5 - Non-current Assets Held for
Sale and Discontinued Operations at December 31, 2015. Since Exor N.V., which controls and consolidates FCA
(refer to Note 24, Related party transactions), will continue to control and consolidate Ferrari N.V. after the spin-off, this
was deemed to be a common control transaction and was accounted for at book value.
The operating results of Ferrari were excluded from the Group’s continuing operations and presented as a single
line item within the Consolidated Income Statements, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. In addition, the assets
and liabilities of Ferrari were classified as Assets held for distribution and Liabilities held for distribution within the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2015. The Liabilities held for sale at December 31,
2015 included a bridge loan (the “Ferrari Bridge Loan”) and a term loan (the “Ferrari Term Loan”) of €2 billion in
aggregate entered into by Ferrari N.V. on November 30, 2015, which were used to refinance indebtedness owed to
FCA. The €500 million revolving credit facility (“Ferrari RCF”), also entered into on November 30, 2015 was undrawn at
December 31, 2015.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
The following tables summarize the assets and liabilities of the Ferrari segment that were classified as held for
distribution at December 31, 2015 and the major line items of the Consolidated Income Statement for discontinued
operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:
Assets classified as held for distribution
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Other non-current assets
Receivables from financing activities
Cash and cash equivalents
Other current assets
Total Assets held for distribution
Liabilities classified as held for distribution
Provisions
Debt
Other current liabilities
Trade payables
Total Liabilities held for distribution
Net revenues
Expenses
Net financial expenses/(income)
Profit before taxes from discontinued operations
Tax expense
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
December 31, 2015(1)
(€ million)
€
€
€
€
786
297
627
134
1,176
182
448
3,650
224
2,256
624
480
3,584
Years ended December 31
2015(1)
(€ million)
2,596
€
2,152
16
428
144
284
€
2014(1)
2,450
2,061
(4)
393
120
273
€
€
(1) Amounts presented are not representative of the income statement and the financial position of Ferrari on a stand-alone basis; amounts are
net of transactions between Ferrari and other companies of the Group.
The spin-off of Ferrari N.V. from the Group was completed on January 3, 2016. The assets and liabilities of the Ferrari
segment were distributed to holders of FCA shares and mandatory convertible securities without any gain or loss on
the distribution. FCA shareholders received one common share of Ferrari N.V. for every ten common shares of FCA
and holders of the mandatory convertible securities were entitled to receive 0.77369 common shares of Ferrari N.V.
for each mandatory convertible security of U.S.$100 notional amount held of record on January 5, 2016. In addition,
FCA shareholders participating in the FCA loyalty voting structure received one special voting share of Ferrari N.V.
for every ten special voting shares of FCA held of record on January 5, 2016. On January 13, 2016, holders of FCA
shares also received a cash payment of €0.01, less any required applicable withholding tax, for each share held of
record as of January 5, 2016.
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The following significant changes in the scope of consolidation occurred:
2016
In January 2016, the spin-off of Ferrari N.V. from the Group was completed, as described above;
2015
In January 2015, FCA entered into a merger agreement with Mercurio S.p.A. (“Mercurio”) whereby the net assets
of FCA’s wholly owned subsidiary, La Stampa, were merged with Mercurio’s wholly owned subsidiary, Società
Edizioni e Pubblicazioni S.p.A. (“SEP”), which owned and operated the Italian newspaper “Il Secolo XIX.” As
a result of the merger agreement, FCA owned 77 percent of the combined entity, Itedi, with the remaining 23
percent owned by Mercurio. In addition, FCA granted Mercurio a put option to sell its entire share in Itedi, which
is exercisable from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Given the net assets acquired by FCA constitute a
business and FCA was deemed to be the acquirer and in control of Itedi, the Group accounted for the merger
transaction as a business combination. The Group recorded the identifiable net assets acquired at fair value and
recognized €54 million of goodwill.
The following significant transactions with non-controlling interests occurred:
2015
Acquisition of the remaining 15.2 percent interest in Teksid S.p.A. from Renault in December 2015. As a result, all
the rights and obligations arising from the previous shareholder agreement between FCA and Renault, including the
put option were canceled.
2014
In January 2014, FCA acquired the remaining 41.5 percent interest in FCA US previously not owned, as
described below.
Acquisition of the remaining ownership interest in FCA US
On January 1, 2014, FCA ‘s 100 percent owned subsidiary FCA North America Holdings LLC, (“FCA NA”) and the UAW
Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, (the “VEBA Trust”) announced that they had entered into an agreement (“the Equity
Purchase Agreement”) under which FCA NA agreed to acquire the VEBA Trust’s 41.5 percent interest in FCA US, which
included an approximately 10 percent interest in FCA US subject to previously exercised options that had been subject to
ongoing litigation, for cash consideration of U.S.$3,650 million (€2,691 million) as follows:
a special distribution of U.S.$1,900 million (€1,404 million) paid by FCA US to its members, which served to fund a
portion of the transaction, wherein FCA NA directed its portion of the special distribution to the VEBA Trust as part
of the purchase consideration; and
an additional cash payment by FCA NA to the VEBA Trust of U.S.$1,750 million (€1.3 billion).
The previously exercised options for approximately 10 percent interest in FCA US were historically carried at cost,
which was zero as the options were on shares that did not have a quoted market price in an active market and as
the interpretation of the formula required to calculate the exercise price on the options was disputed by the VEBA
Trust and had been subject to ongoing litigation. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
Equity Purchase Agreement, the fair value of the underlying equity and the estimated exercise price of the options,
at that point, became reliably estimable. As such, on the transaction date, the options were remeasured to their fair
value of U.S.$302 million (€223 million at the transaction date), which resulted in a corresponding non-taxable gain
that was recorded within Selling, general and other costs in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended
December 31, 2014.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
The fair value of the options was calculated as the difference between the estimated exercise price for the disputed
options encompassed in the Equity Purchase Agreement of U.S.$650 million (€481 million) and the estimated fair
value for the underlying approximately 10 percent interest in FCA US of U.S.$952 million (€704 million). Management
had estimated the exercise price for the disputed options to be U.S.$650 million (€481 million at the transaction date)
representing the mid-point of the range between U.S.$600 million (€444 million at the transaction date) and U.S.$700
million (€518 million at the transaction date). Management believed this amount represented the appropriate point
estimate of the exercise price encompassed in the Equity Purchase Agreement.
Since there was no publicly observable market price for FCA US’s membership interests, the fair value as of the
transaction date of the approximately 10 percent non-controlling ownership interest in FCA US was determined based on
the range of potential values determined in connection with the initial public offering (“IPO”) that FCA US was pursuing at
the time the Equity Purchase Agreement was negotiated and executed, which was corroborated by a discounted cash
flow valuation that estimated a value near the mid-point of the range of potential IPO values. Management concluded that
the mid-point of the range of potential IPO value provided the best evidence of the fair value of FCA US’s membership
interests at the transaction date as it reflects market input obtained during the IPO process, thus providing better
evidence of the price at which a market participant would transact consistent with IFRS 13 - Fair Value Measurement.
The potential IPO values for 100 percent of FCA US’s equity on a fully distributed basis ranged from $10.5 billion to
U.S.$12.0 billion (€7.6 billion to €8.7 billion at December 31, 2013). Management concluded the mid-point of this
range, U.S.$11.25 billion (€8.16 billion at December 31, 2013), was the best point estimate of fair value. The IPO value
range was determined using earnings multiples observed in the market for publicly traded U.S.-based automotive
companies. This fully distributed value was then reduced by approximately 15 percent for the expected discount that
would have been realized in order to complete a successful IPO for the minority interest being sold between a willing
buyer and a willing seller pursuant to the principles in IFRS 13 - Fair Value Measurement. This discount was estimated
based on certain factors that a market participant would have considered including the fact that Fiat intended on
remaining the majority owner of FCA US, that there was no active market for FCA US’s equity and that the IPO price
represents the creation of the public market, which would have taken time to develop into an active market.
Concurrent with the closing of the acquisition under the Equity Purchase Agreement, FCA US and the International
Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the “UAW”) executed and
delivered a contractually binding and legally enforceable Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to supplement
FCA US’s existing collective bargaining agreement. In consideration for these legally enforceable commitments,
FCA US agreed to make payments to a UAW-organized independent VEBA Trust totaling U.S.$700 million (€518
million at the transaction date) to be paid in four equal annual installments. Considering FCA US’s non-performance
risk over the payment period as of the transaction date and its unsecured nature, this payment obligation had a fair
value of U.S.$672 million (€497 million as of the transaction date).
The Group considered the terms and conditions set forth in the above mentioned agreements and accounted for
the Equity Purchase Agreement and the MOU as a single commercial transaction with multiple elements. As such,
the fair value of the consideration paid discussed above, which amounts to U.S.$4,624 million (€3,411 million at the
transaction date), including the fair value of the previously exercised disputed options, was allocated to the elements
obtained by the Group. Due to the unique nature and inherent judgment involved in determining the fair value of
the UAW’s commitments under the MOU, a residual value methodology was used to determine the portion of the
consideration paid attributable to the UAW’s commitments as follows:
Special distribution from FCA US
Cash payment from FCA NA
Fair value of the previously exercised options
Fair value of financial commitments under the MOU
Fair value of total consideration paid
Less the fair value of an approximately 41.5 percent non-controlling ownership interest in FCA US
Consideration allocated to the UAW’s commitments
January 21, 2014
(€ million)
1,404
1,287
223
497
3,411
(2,916)
495
€
€
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The fair value of the 41.5 percent non-controlling ownership interest in FCA US acquired by FCA from the VEBA
Trust (which includes the approximately 10 percent pursuant to the settlement of the previously exercised options
discussed above) was determined using the valuation methodology discussed above. The residual of the fair value of
the consideration paid of U.S.$670 million (€495 million) was allocated to the UAW’s contractually binding and legally
enforceable commitments to FCA US under the MOU.
The effects of changes in ownership interests in FCA US were as follows:
Carrying amount of non-controlling interest acquired
Less: Consideration allocated to the acquisition of the non-controlling interest
Additional net deferred tax assets(1)
Effect on the equity attributable to owners of the parent
January 21, 2014
(€ million)
3,976
(2,916)
493
1,553
€
€
(1) Refer to Note 2, Basis of Preparation - Reclassifications and adjustment for a discussion of the prior period adjustment affecting this item.
In accordance with IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements, equity reserves were adjusted to reflect the change
in the ownership interest in FCA US through a corresponding adjustment to Equity attributable to the parent. As the
transaction described above resulted in the elimination of the non-controlling interest in FCA US, all items of Other
comprehensive income/(loss) previously attributed to the non-controlling interest were recognized in equity reserves.
Accumulated actuarial gains and losses from the re-measurement of the defined benefit plans of FCA US totaling
€1,248 million has been recognized since the consolidation of FCA US in 2011. As of the transaction date,
€518 million, which is approximately 41.5 percent of this amount, had been recognized in non-controlling interest.
In connection with the acquisition of the non-controlling interest in FCA US, this amount was recognized as an
adjustment to the equity reserve within Re-measurement of defined benefit plans.
With respect to the MOU entered into with the UAW, the Group recognized €495 million (U.S.$670 million) within
Selling, general and other costs in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2014.
The first U.S.$175 million installment under the MOU was paid to the VEBA Trust on January 21, 2014, which was
equivalent to €129 million at that date. The second installment of U.S.$175 million was paid to the VEBA Trust on
January 21, 2015 (approximately €151 million at that date) and the third installment of U.S.$175 million was paid
to the VEBA Trust on January 21, 2016 (approximately €161 million at that date). All payments were reflected in
the operating section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The remaining outstanding obligation and final
payment pursuant to the MOU as of December 31, 2016 of U.S.$175 million (€166 million), is recorded in Other
liabilities (current) in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and was paid on January 20, 2017.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
4. NET REVENUES
Net revenues were as follows:
Revenues from:
Sales of goods
Services provided
Contract revenues
Lease installments from assets sold with a buy-back commitment
Interest income of financial services activities
Total Net revenues
Net revenues were attributed as follows:
Revenues in:
North America
Italy
Brazil
China
Germany
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Spain
Argentina
Japan
Australia
Other countries
Total Net revenues
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(€ million)
€
€
107,497
€
107,095
€
2,237
737
405
142
1,600
1,309
403
188
90,308
1,644
1,150
308
230
111,018
€
110,595
€
93,640
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(€ million)
€
71,047
€
71,979
€
53,991
8,478
4,953
4,493
4,160
3,266
1,705
1,632
1,467
1,409
713
473
7,222
7,165
5,103
4,720
3,794
2,852
1,682
1,744
1,254
1,175
625
936
7,566
6,849
7,498
6,065
3,298
1,784
1,378
1,559
1,081
1,180
546
1,184
7,227
€
111,018
€
110,595
€
93,640
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5. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs were as follows:
Research and development expenditures expensed
Amortization of capitalized development expenditures
Impairment and write-off of capitalized development expenditures
Total Research and development costs
€
€
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
(€ million)
1,661
€
1,449
€
1,492
121
1,194
221
3,274
€
2,864
€
2014
1,320
932
82
2,334
The impairment and write-off of capitalized development expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2016
mainly related to the Group’s capacity realignment to SUV production in China, which resulted in an impairment
charge of €90 million for the locally produced Fiat Viaggio and Ottimo vehicles.
The impairment and write-off of capitalized development expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2015
mainly related to the Group’s plan to realign a portion of its manufacturing capacity in NAFTA to better meet demand
for Ram pickup trucks and Jeep vehicles within the Group’s existing plant infrastructure, which resulted in an
impairment charge of €176 million for capitalized development expenditures that had no future economic benefit.
As a result of new product strategies and the streamlining of architectures and related production platforms
associated with the Group, the operations to which specific capitalized development expenditures belonged were
redesigned during the year ended December 31, 2014. As no future economic benefits were expected from these
specific capitalized development expenditures, €47 million within the EMEA segment and €28 million within the
NAFTA segment were written off and recorded within Research and development costs in the Consolidated Income
Statement for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Refer to Note 10, Other intangible assets, for information on capitalized development expenditures.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
6. NET FINANCIAL EXPENSES
The following table summarizes the Group’s financial income and expenses included within the Net financial expenses
line item:
Years ended December 31
Interest income and other financial income
€
226
€
365
€
2016
2015
(€ million)
Financial expenses:
Interest expense and other financial expenses:
Interest expense on notes
Interest expense on borrowings from bank
Commission expenses
Other interest cost and financial expenses
Write-down of financial assets
Losses on disposal of securities
Net interest expense on employee benefits provisions
Total Financial expenses
Net expenses from derivative financial instruments and exchange rate
differences
Total Financial expenses and Net expenses from derivative financial
instruments and exchange rate differences
1,500
749
472
16
263
76
6
348
1,930
312
2,242
2,084
1,112
512
17
443
43
28
350
2,505
226
2,731
Net Financial expenses
€
2,016
€
2,366
€
2014
232
1,825
1,119
406
18
282
10
6
330
2,171
112
2,283
2,051
Other interest cost and financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 included a loss on extinguishment
of debt totaling €10 million related to the U.S.$2.0 billion (€1.8 billion) voluntary prepayment of principal at par, with
cash on hand, of FCA US’s tranche B term loan maturing on May 24, 2017 and FCA US’s tranche B term loan
maturing on December 31, 2018. Other interest cost and financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016
also included a loss on extinguishment of debt for €8 million related to the prepayment of all scheduled payments due
on the Canada Health Care Trust (“HCT”) Tranche C Note (refer to Note 21, Debt).
Other interest cost and financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 included a loss on extinguishment
of debt totaling €168 million related to the prepayment of the secured senior notes of FCA US due in 2019 and 2021
(refer to Note 21, Debt).
Other interest cost and financial expenses included interest expense of €29 million, €41 million, and €50 million,
related to the Canada HCT Notes (refer to Note 21, Debt) for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Other interest and financial expenses included interest expense
related to the financial liability with the VEBA Trust (the “VEBA Trust Note”) of €33 million.
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7. TAX EXPENSE
The following table summarizes Tax expense:
Current tax expense
Deferred tax expense/(benefit)
Tax expense/(benefit) relating to prior periods
Total Tax expense
Years ended December 31
2016
869
391
32
2015
(€ million)
€
445
€
(277)
(2)
1,292
€
166
€
€
€
2014
557
(147)
14
424
The applicable tax rate used to determine the theoretical income taxes was 20 percent in 2016 as compared to 20.25
percent in 2015, which was the weighted-average statutory rate applicable in 2015 in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”),
the tax jurisdiction in which FCA is resident. The reconciliation between the theoretical income taxes calculated on the
basis of the theoretical tax rate and income taxes recognized was as follows:
Theoretical income taxes
Tax effect on:
Recognition and utilization of previously unrecognized deferred tax assets
Permanent differences
Tax credits
Deferred tax assets not recognized and write-downs
Differences between foreign tax rates and the theoretical applicable tax
rate and tax holidays
Taxes relating to prior years
Withholding tax
Other differences
Total Tax expense, excluding IRAP
Effective tax rate
IRAP (current and deferred)
Total Tax expense
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
(€ million)
€
621
€
51
€
(42)
(194)
(340)
531
587
32
61
(8)
1,248
€
40.2%
44
(20)
(36)
(238)
303
70
(2)
49
(36)
141
54.4%
25
€
1,292
€
166
€
€
€
2014
168
(172)
(132)
(68)
378
66
14
46
63
363
46.4%
61
424
In 2016, the Regional Italian Income Tax (“IRAP”) recognized within current tax expense was €36 million (€16 million in
2015 and €41 million in 2014) and IRAP recognized within deferred tax expense was €8 million (€9 million in 2015 and
€20 million in 2014). Since the IRAP taxable basis differs from Profit before taxes, it is excluded from the effective tax
rates above.
In 2016, the Group’s effective tax rate was 40.2 percent. The difference between the U.K. statutory tax rate of 20
percent and the effective tax rate was primarily due to €531 million of unrecognized deferred tax assets and €587
million due to the impact of higher foreign tax rates mainly relating to increased U.S. profit before tax that is subject to
the 35 percent U.S. statutory tax rate, which were partially offset by U.S. tax credits of €340 million.
In 2015, the Group’s effective tax rate was 54.4 percent. The difference between the U.K. statutory tax rate of 20.25
percent and the effective tax rate was primarily due to €303 million of unrecognized deferred tax assets, €70 million
related to the impact of higher foreign tax rates and a €98 million effect from the decrease in the Italian corporate tax
rate, which were partially offset by €168 million from non-taxable incentives and U.S. tax credits of €238 million.
The decrease in the effective tax rate to 40.2 percent in 2016 from 54.4 percent in 2015 was mainly due to the
decreased impact of deferred tax assets not recognized.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
The Group recognizes the amount of Deferred tax assets less the Deferred tax liabilities of the individual companies
within Deferred tax assets, where these may be offset. Amounts recognized were as follows:
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Total Net deferred tax assets
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
3,699
(194)
3,505
€
€
2015
4,056
(156)
3,900
€
€
The decrease in Net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2016 from December 31, 2015 was mainly due to (i) a €769
million decrease related to the utilization of U.S. tax credit carryforwards and reductions to other U.S. deferred tax assets
and (ii) a €79 million decrease to EMEA deferred tax assets, which were partially offset by (iii) a €430 million increase to
Brazil deferred tax assets due to additional tax loss carryforwards and positive foreign currency translation effects.
The significant components of Deferred tax assets and liabilities and their changes during the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
Recognized in
Consolidated
Income
Statement
At January 1,
2016
Recognized
in Equity
Translation
differences
and other
changes
Transfer to
assets held
for sale
At December
31, 2016
(€ million)
Deferred tax assets arising on:
Provisions
€
6,028
€
(4)
€
— €
Provision for employee benefits
Intangible assets
Impairment of financial assets
Inventories
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Other
Total Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities arising on:
Accelerated depreciation
Capitalized development assets
Other Intangible assets and Intangible
assets with indefinite useful lives
Provision for employee benefits
Other
Total Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax asset arising on tax loss
carry-forwards
Unrecognized deferred tax assets
Total Net deferred tax assets
€
€
€
€
€
2,866
249
155
243
87
691
10,319
(2,746)
(2,376)
(1,427)
(14)
(390)
(6,953)
3,717
(3,183)
3,900
€
€
€
€
€
(11)
(42)
47
6
21
(270)
(253)
(53)
(310)
23
—
67
(273)
662
(527)
(391)
€
€
€
€
€
(263)
—
—
—
—
64
(199)
€
— €
—
—
2
5
7
€
(140)
— €
—
(192)
€
85
(58)
189
€
131
259
4
(5)
2
11
(100)
302
28
(56)
(96)
(3)
(13)
€
€
€
€
€
(6)
—
—
(2)
—
(2)
—
(10)
1
—
7
1
—
9
(20)
20
(1)
€
€
€
€
€
€
6,149
2,851
211
195
251
117
385
10,159
(2,770)
(2,742)
(1,493)
(14)
(331)
(7,350)
4,444
(3,748)
3,505
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Recognized in
Consolidated
Income
Statement
At January 1,
2015
Recognized
in Equity
Changes in
the scope of
consolidation
(€ million)
Translation
differences
and other
changes
At December
31, 2015
Deferred tax assets arising on:
Provisions
€
4,567
€
1,330
€
— €
(99)
€
Provision for employee benefits
Intangible assets
Impairment of financial assets
Inventories
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Other
Total Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities arising on:
Accelerated depreciation
Capitalized development expenditures
Other Intangible assets and Intangible
assets with indefinite useful lives
Provision for employee benefits
Other
Total Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax asset arising on tax loss
carry-forwards
Unrecognized deferred tax assets
Total Net deferred tax assets
€
€
€
€
€
2,051
328
174
310
111
1,760
9,301
(2,706)
(1,976)
(1,296)
(21)
(631)
(6,630)
4,696
(3,414)
3,953
€
€
€
€
€
360
(78)
(24)
(45)
(7)
(935)
601
195
(179)
42
5
222
285
(778)
197
305
€
€
€
€
€
12
—
—
—
—
(16)
(2)
—
—
(25)
(6)
(80)
(4)
€
(212)
— €
—
—
(215)
(34)
13
76
—
2
21
(249)
€
112
— €
1
(7)
3
(252)
€
(104)
€
€
€
€
€
230
445
(1)
5
3
(11)
(38)
633
(248)
(297)
(173)
215
32
(471)
(194)
30
(2)
€
€
€
€
€
€
6,028
2,866
249
155
243
87
691
10,319
(2,746)
(2,376)
(1,427)
(14)
(390)
(6,953)
3,717
(3,183)
3,900
As of December 31, 2016, the Group had deferred tax assets on deductible temporary differences of €10,159 million
(€10,319 million at December 31, 2015), of which €551 million was not recognized (€533 million at December 31,
2015). As of December 31, 2016, the Group also had deferred tax assets on tax loss carry-forwards of €4,444 million
(€3,717 million at December 31, 2015), of which €3,197 million was not recognized (€2,650 million at December 31,
2015). In addition, the Group had deferred tax liabilities on taxable temporary differences of €7,350 million at
December 31, 2016 (€6,953 million at December 31, 2015).
As of December 31, 2016, the Group had total deferred tax assets of €2,902 million in Italy (€2,706 million at
December 31, 2015) primarily attributable to Italian tax loss carry-forwards that can be carried forward indefinitely.
The Group has determined that it is probable that sufficient Italian taxable income will be generated in future periods
that will allow us to realize €750 million of the Italian deferred tax assets (€764 million at December 31, 2015). As a
result, €2,152 million of deferred tax assets in Italy were not recognized as of December 31, 2016 (€1,942 million at
December 31, 2015).
As of December 31, 2016, the Group had total deferred tax assets of €1,276 million in Brazil (€571 million at December
31, 2015) primarily attributable to Brazilian tax loss carry-forwards which can be carried forward indefinitely. As a result of
the continued macroeconomic weakness and uncertainty in Brazil in 2016, a portion of the deferred tax assets in Brazil
totaling approximately €300 million, which include Brazil tax losses, was not recognized as the Group concluded that
there was no longer sufficient evidence to indicate that full utilization was probable. These unrecognized deferred tax
assets will be monitored and assessed at each reporting date. The Group continues to recognize Brazilian deferred tax
assets of €976 million (€571 million at December 31, 2015) as the Group considers it probable that we will have sufficient
taxable income in the future that will allow us to realize these deferred tax assets.
Deferred tax liabilities on the undistributed earnings of subsidiaries have not been recognized, except in cases where it
is probable the distribution will occur in the foreseeable future.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Total deductible and taxable temporary differences and accumulated tax losses at December 31, 2016, together with
the amounts for which deferred tax assets have not been recognized, analyzed by year of expiration, were as follows:
At December 31,
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
(€ million)
Year of expiration
Unlimited/
Indeterminable
Beyond
2020
Temporary differences and tax losses
relating to corporate taxation:
Deductible temporary differences
Taxable temporary differences
Tax losses
Amounts for which deferred tax assets
were not recognized
Temporary differences and tax losses
relating to corporate taxation
Temporary differences and tax losses
relating to local taxation (i.e. IRAP in Italy):
Deductible temporary differences
Taxable temporary differences
Tax losses
Amounts for which deferred tax assets
were not recognized
Temporary differences and tax losses
relating to local taxation
€
€
€
€
31,422
€ 5,337
€ 4,062
€ 3,992
€ 5,340
€ 9,811
€
(21,877)
(2,464)
(2,523)
(2,558)
(2,518)
(5,850)
164
223
1,308
17,191
140
(14,717)
(281)
127
(79)
(61)
(216)
(2,027)
(12,053)
12,019
€ 2,732
€ 1,587
€ 1,537
€ 2,829
€ 3,242
€
92
23,724
€ 3,765
€ 3,226
€ 3,270
€ 2,251
€ 8,896
€
(20,057)
(2,255)
(2,242)
(2,278)
(2,242)
(5,284)
3,259
5
(2,403)
(115)
23
(31)
22
(13)
166
331
(71)
(214)
(1,959)
4,523
€ 1,400
€
976
€ 1,001
€
104
€ 3,729
€
(2,687)
2,880
(5,964)
15,229
2,316
(5,756)
2,712
8. OTHER INFORMATION BY NATURE
Personnel costs for the Group for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 amounted to €13,170 million,
€13,422 million and €11,334 million, respectively, which included costs that were capitalized mainly in connection with
product development activities.
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, FCA had an average number of employees of 235,481,
236,559 and 231,613, respectively.
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9. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS WITH INDEFINITE USEFUL LIVES
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are summarized below:
At January 1,
2016
Translation
differences
and Other
Transfer to
Assets held
for sale
At December
31, 2016
Gross amount
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill
Brands
€
11,966
€
(469)
11,497
3,293
Total Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
€
14,790
€
(€ million)
387
(13)
374
112
486
€
€
(54)
€
—
(54)
—
(54)
€
12,299
(482)
11,817
3,405
15,222
Gross amount
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill
Brands
Total Goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives
At January 1,
2015
Change in the
scope of
consolidation
Transfer to
Assets held
for distribution
At December
31, 2015
Translation
differences
(€ million)
€
11,501
€
(442)
11,059
2,953
54
—
54
—
€
1,198
€
(787)
€
(28)
1,170
340
1
(786)
—
11,966
(469)
11,497
3,293
€
14,012
€
54
€
1,510
€
(786)
€
14,790
Translation differences in 2016 and in 2015 primarily related to foreign currency translation of the U.S. Dollar to the Euro.
Brands
Brands are composed of the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Mopar brands which resulted from the acquisition of
FCA US. These rights are protected legally through registration with government agencies and through the continuous
use in commerce. As these rights have no legal, contractual, competitive or economic term that limits their useful
lives, they are classified as intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, and are therefore not amortized but are instead
tested annually for impairment.
For the purpose of impairment testing, the carrying value of Brands, which is allocated to the NAFTA segment, is
tested jointly with the goodwill allocated to the NAFTA segment.
Goodwill
At December 31, 2016, Goodwill included €11,731 million from the acquisition of FCA US (€11,359 million at
December 31, 2015). At December 31, 2016, €54 million of goodwill was classified within Assets held for sale as a
result of Itedi meeting the held for sale criteria and at December 31, 2015, €786 million of goodwill related to Ferrari
was classified within Assets held for distribution as a result of Ferrari meeting the held for sale criteria on December 3,
2015 (refer to Note 3, Scope of consolidation).
There were no impairment charges recognized in respect of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives during
the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
The following table summarizes the allocation of Goodwill:
NAFTA
APAC
LATAM
EMEA
Components
Other activities
Total Goodwill
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
9,618
€
1,250
602
285
62
—
2015
9,312
1,210
583
276
62
54
11,817
€
11,497
€
€
10. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Externally
acquired
development
expenditures
Internally
generated
development
expenditures
Patents,
concessions,
licenses and
credits
Other
intangible
assets
(€ million)
Gross carrying amount at January 1, 2015
€
8,632
€
5,511
€
2,804
€
Additions
Divestitures
Translation differences and other changes
Transfer to Assets held for distribution
At December 31, 2015
Additions
Divestitures
Translation differences and other changes
Transfer to Assets held for sale
At December 31, 2016
Accumulated amortization and impairment losses
at January 1, 2015
Amortization
Impairment losses and asset write-offs
Divestitures
Translation differences and other changes
Transfer to Assets held for distribution
At December 31, 2015
Amortization
Impairment losses and asset write-offs
Divestitures
Translation differences and other changes
Transfer to Assets held for sale
At December 31, 2016
Carrying amount at December 31, 2015
Carrying amount at December 31, 2016
1,459
—
430
(1,259)
9,262
1,546
(1)
265
—
11,072
3,769
857
187
—
165
(985)
3,993
962
29
—
108
—
1,200
(46)
(178)
—
6,487
1,012
(49)
217
—
7,667
3,245
452
34
(34)
(80)
—
3,617
530
92
(37)
86
—
247
(12)
212
(131)
3,120
490
(80)
22
—
3,552
1,337
301
—
(11)
73
(117)
1,583
210
—
(20)
35
—
5,092
5,269
5,980
€
€
4,288
2,870
3,379
€
€
1,808
1,537
1,744
€
€
€
€
708
130
(10)
(72)
(55)
701
58
(7)
87
(38)
801
469
54
2
(9)
(39)
(46)
431
56
1
(6)
31
(31)
482
270
319
Total
€
17,655
3,036
(68)
392
(1,445)
19,570
3,106
(137)
591
(38)
23,092
8,820
1,664
223
(54)
119
(1,148)
9,624
1,758
122
(63)
260
(31)
11,670
9,946
11,422
€
€
Additions of €3,106 million in 2016 (€3,036 million in 2015) included capitalized development expenditures of €2,558
million (€2,659 million in 2015), consisting primarily of material costs and personnel related expenses relating to
engineering, design and development focused on content enhancement of existing vehicles, new models and powertrain
programs. In 2016, of the total €122 million impairment losses and asset write-offs, €90 million related to the locally
produced Fiat Viaggio and Ottimo vehicles in China, as described in Note 5, Research and development costs.
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In 2015, of the total €223 million impairment losses and asset write-offs, €176 million related to the impairment of
capitalized development expenditures that had no future economic benefit as a result of the Group’s plan to realign
a portion of its manufacturing capacity in NAFTA to better meet market demand for Ram pickups and Jeep vehicles
within the Group’s existing plant infrastructure as described in Note 5, Research and development costs.
Translation differences primarily related to foreign currency translation of the U.S. Dollar to the Euro.
11. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land
Industrial
buildings
Plant,
machinery
and
equipment
Advances
and tangible
assets in
progress
Other
assets
(€ million)
Total
Gross carrying amount at January 1, 2015
€
945
€
8,025
€
42,487
€
2,522
€
2,911
€
56,890
Additions
Divestitures
Translation differences
Other changes
Transfer to Assets held for distribution
At December 31, 2015
Additions
Divestitures
Translation differences
Other changes
Transfer to Assets held for sale
At December 31, 2016
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
at January 1, 2015
Depreciation
Divestitures
Impairment losses and asset write-offs
Translation differences
Other changes
Transfer to Assets held for distribution
At December 31, 2015
Depreciation
Divestitures
Impairment losses and asset write-offs
Translation differences
Other changes
Transfer to Assets held for sale
At December 31, 2016
3
(4)
(27)
6
(23)
900
6
(11)
57
(4)
—
948
7
—
—
1
(1)
37
—
44
—
(5)
—
2
—
—
41
Carrying amount at December 31, 2015
Carrying amount at December 31, 2016
€
€
856
907
€
€
534
(40)
(64)
(30)
(317)
8,108
303
(22)
431
110
—
3,262
(1,126)
231
758
(1,704)
43,908
3,330
(729)
1,749
2,223
(92)
302
(62)
99
11
(138)
2,734
453
(70)
120
(4)
(10)
8,930
50,389
3,223
2,646
309
(31)
11
(14)
(26)
(113)
2,782
309
(12)
44
93
(3)
—
26,497
3,453
(1,091)
474
3
39
(1,375)
28,000
3,582
(697)
25
875
(14)
(77)
1,316
262
(53)
3
19
(2)
(102)
1,443
307
(63)
1
64
—
(8)
3,213
5,326
5,717
€
€
31,694
15,908
18,695
€
€
1,744
1,291
1,479
€
€
2,047
(6)
(127)
(704)
(35)
4,086
1,617
(11)
225
(2,269)
—
3,648
16
—
(2)
1
(1)
(1)
—
13
—
(1)
3
1
(1)
—
15
4,073
3,633
€
€
6,148
(1,238)
112
41
(2,217)
59,736
5,709
(843)
2,582
56
(102)
67,138
30,482
4,024
(1,177)
490
6
47
(1,590)
32,282
4,198
(778)
73
1,035
(18)
(85)
36,707
27,454
30,431
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Group recognized a total of €73 million of impairment losses and asset
write-offs, of which €43 million related to certain of FCA Venezuela’s assets due to the continued deterioration of the
economic conditions in Venezuela. This impairment charge was recognized within Selling, administrative and other
expenses in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
For the year ended December 31, 2015, of the total €490 million of impairment losses and asset write-offs, €422
million related to the realignment of a portion of the Group’s existing manufacturing capacity in NAFTA to better meet
market demand for Ram pickup trucks and Jeep vehicles. This impairment charge was recognized within Cost of
revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2015.
In 2016, translation differences of €1,547 million primarily reflected the strengthening of the Brazilian Real and the U.S.
Dollar against the Euro. In 2015, translation differences of €106 million mainly reflected the strengthening of the U.S.
Dollar against the Euro, which was partially offset by the devaluation of the Brazilian Real.
The net carrying amount of assets leased under finance lease agreements includes assets that are legally owned by
suppliers but are recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with IFRIC 4 - Determining Whether
an Arrangement Contains a Lease, with the corresponding recognition of a financial lease payable. The total net carrying
amount of assets leased under finance lease agreements included in Property, plant and equipment were as follows:
Land
Industrial buildings
Plant, machinery and equipment
Total Property, plant and equipment under finance lease
At December 31
2016
2015
(€ million)
— €
251
602
853
€
3
270
576
849
€
€
Property, plant and equipment of the Group (excluding FCA US) reported as pledged as security for debt are
summarized as follows:
Land and industrial buildings pledged as security for debt
Plant and machinery pledged as security for debt and other commitments
Other assets pledged as security for debt and other commitments
Total Property, plant and equipment pledged as security for debt
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
1,239
€
698
3
1,940
€
2015
934
462
4
1,400
€
€
Information on the assets of FCA US subject to lien are set out in Note 21, Debt.
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group had contractual commitments for the purchase of Property, plant and
equipment amounting to €950 million and €1,665 million, respectively.
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12. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
The following table summarizes our Investments accounted for using the equity method:
Interest in joint ventures
Interest in associates
Other
Total Investments accounted for using the equity method
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
1,680
€
62
51
1,793
€
2015
1,528
80
50
1,658
€
€
Our ownership percentages and carrying value of our Investments accounted for under the equity method were as follows:
Interest in joint ventures
FCA Bank S.p.A.
Tofas-Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S.
GAC FIAT Chrysler Automobiles Co.
Others
Total Interest in joint ventures
Interest in associates
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (“RCS”)
Others
Total Interest in associates
Ownership percentage
At December 31
Investment balance
At December 31
2016
50%
37.9%
50%
2015
50% €
37.9%
50%
2016
(€ million)
1,044
€
302
237
97
2015
985
305
145
93
€
1,680
€
1,528
—
16.7% €
€
— €
62
62
€
51
29
80
FCA Bank S.p.A. (“FCA Bank”), which is a joint venture with Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance S.A. operates in
Europe including Italy, France, Germany, UK and Spain. In July 2013, the Group reached an agreement with Crédit
Agricole to extend the term of the joint venture through to December 31, 2021. Under the agreement, FCA Bank will
continue to benefit from the financial support of the Crédit Agricole Group while continuing to strengthen its position
as an active player in the securitization and debt markets. FCA Bank provides retail and dealer financing and long-term
rental services in the automotive sector, directly or through its subsidiaries as a partner of the Group’s mass-market
vehicle brands and for Maserati vehicles.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
The following tables include summarized financial information relating to FCA Bank:
Financial assets
Of which: Cash and cash equivalents
Other assets
Financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Equity (100%)
Net assets attributable to owners of the parent
Group’s share of net assets
Elimination of unrealized profits and other adjustments
Carrying amount of interest in the joint venture
Interest and similar income
Interest and similar expenses
Income tax expense
Profit from continuing operations
Net profit
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (A)
Group’s share of net profit
Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to owners of the parent (B)
Total Comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent (A+B)
€
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
€
20,201
€
—
3,083
19,887
1,159
2,238
2,199
1,100
(56)
€
1,044
€
2015
16,944
—
2,565
16,418
993
2,098
2,081
1,040
(55)
985
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
(€ million)
€
764
€
729
€
(263)
(105)
312
312
309
154
(64)
245
(285)
(110)
249
249
248
124
29
€
277
€
2014
737
(373)
(74)
182
182
181
91
12
193
Tofas-Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S. (“Tofas”), which is registered with the Turkish Capital Market Board, is listed on
the İstanbul Stock Exchange. At December 31, 2016, the fair value of the Group’s interest in Tofas was €1,258 million
(€1,129 million at December 31, 2015).
GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co. (“GAC FCA JV”) is a joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
which locally produces Jeep vehicles for the Chinese market.
On April 15, 2016, the shareholders of FCA approved the distribution of the Group’s 16.7 percent ownership interest
in RCS to holders of its common shares. The distribution of RCS ordinary shares took effect on May 1, 2016. Holders
of FCA common shares were entitled to 0.067746 ordinary shares of RCS for each common share of FCA held of
record. The distribution of the RCS equity method investment resulted in a net gain of €5 million recognized within
Gains on disposal of investments in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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The Group’s proportionate share of the earnings of our joint ventures, associates and interest in unconsolidated
subsidiaries accounted for using the equity method is reflected within Result from investments within the Consolidated
Income Statement. The following table summarizes information relating to Result from investments:
Joint Ventures
Associates
Other
Total Share of the profit of equity method investees
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
€
€
(€ million)
291
€
7
15
€
155
(27)
2
313
€
130
€
127
(20)
10
117
Immaterial Joint Ventures and Associates
The aggregate amounts for the Group’s share in all individually immaterial joint ventures and associates that are
accounted for using the equity method were as follows:
Joint ventures:
Profit from continuing operations
Net profit
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total Other comprehensive income
Associates:
Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
Net loss
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(€ million)
€
137
137
(90)
47
€
7
7
(1)
6
€
€
€
31
31
(30)
1
€
€
(27)
(27)
3
(24)
€
36
36
37
73
(20)
(20)
3
(17)
€
€
€
€
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
13. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
Other financial assets consisted of the following:
Current Non-current
Note
16
23
23
23
23
23
€
448
€
38
203
—
—
—
49
—
24
31
60
—
2
41
151
—
320
44
2016
Total
(€ million)
479
€
€
98
203
2
41
151
49
320
68
At December 31
Current Non-current
691
269
213
—
—
—
48
—
22
€
122
€
43
—
3
64
203
—
271
18
2015
Total
813
312
213
3
64
203
48
271
40
Derivative financial assets
Available-for-sale securities
Held-for-trading securities
Held-to-maturity securities
Investments measured at cost
Available-for-sale investments
Held-for-trading investments
Financial receivables
Collateral deposits(1)
Total Other financial assets
€
762
€
649
€
1,411
€
1,243
€
724
€
1,967
(1) Collateral deposits are held in connection with derivative transactions and debt obligations.
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Available-for-sale investments of €151 million (€203 million at December 31,
2015) primarily related to the investment in CNH Industrial N.V. (“CNHI”), which consisted of 15,948,275 common
shares for an amount of €132 million and €101 million, respectively. In addition, at December 31, 2016 and 2015,
the Group had an additional 15,948,275 special voting shares which cannot directly or indirectly be sold, disposed of
or transferred, and over which the Group cannot create or permit to exist any pledge, lien, fixed or floating charge or
other encumbrance. These special voting shares do not have any dividend right and they will expire when the common
shares referenced above are sold. As a result, no value has been attributed to these special voting shares. The total
investment in CNHI corresponded to 1.7 percent of voting rights at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
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14. INVENTORIES
Raw materials, supplies and finished goods
Amount due from customers for contract work
Total Inventories
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
12,056
65
12,121
€
€
2015
11,190
161
11,351
€
€
The amount of inventory write-downs recognized within Cost of revenues during the years ended December 31, 2016,
2015 and 2014 was €637 million, €653 million and €436 million, respectively.
The amount due from customers for contract work relates to the design and production of industrial automation
systems and related products for the automotive sector was as follows:
Aggregate amount of costs incurred and recognized profits (less recognized losses) to date
€
Less: Progress billings
Construction contracts, net of advances on contract work
Amount due from customers for contract work
Less: Amount due to customers for contract work included in Other liabilities (current) (Note 22)
2016
(€ million)
959
€
(1,130)
(171)
65
(236)
Construction contracts, net of advances on contract work
€
(171)
€
2015
2,097
(2,163)
(66)
161
(227)
(66)
At December 31
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
15. TRADE, OTHER RECEIVABLES AND TAX RECEIVABLES
The analysis by due date was as follows:
Total
due within
one year
(Current)
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
due after
one year
(Non-
Current)
2016
Total
At December 31
2015
Total
due within
one year
(Current)
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
due after
one year
(Non-
Current)
Total
(€ million)
€
2,479
€
— € — €
— € 2,479
€
2,668
€
— € — €
— € 2,668
2,407
2,387
7,273
206
€
€
171
308
479
71
€
€
—
102
102
22
€
€
171
410
2,578
2,797
581
€ 7,854
93
€
299
€
€
1,778
2,129
6,575
307
€
€
€
€
228
243
—
14
228
257
2,006
2,386
471
€
14
€
485 € 7,060
98
€ — €
98 €
405
Trade receivables
Receivables from
financing activities
Other receivables
Total Trade and other
receivables
Tax receivables
Trade receivables
Trade receivables, amounting to €2,479 million at December 31, 2016 (€2,668 million at December 31, 2015), are
shown net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of €275 million at December 31, 2016 (€303 million at December 31,
2015). At December 31, 2015, a total of €98 million of trade receivables, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts,
related to Ferrari were classified within Assets held for distribution.
Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts, which is calculated on the basis of historical losses on receivables,
were as follows:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
€
303
€
(€ million)
27
€
(55)
€
275
At January 1,
2016
Provision
Use and other
changes
At December 31,
2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts
€
320
€
46
€
(42)
€
(21)
€
303
At January 1,
2015
Provision
Use
and other
changes
Transfer to
Assets held
for distribution
At December 31,
2015
(€ million)
Receivables from financing activities
Receivables from financing activities mainly relate to the business of financial services companies fully consolidated by
the Group and are summarized as follows.
Dealer financing
Retail financing
Finance leases
Other
Total Receivables from financing activities
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
2,115
€
286
6
171
2,578
€
2015
1,650
238
8
110
2,006
€
€
At December 31, 2015, a total of €1,176 million of receivables from financing activities, net of an allowance for
doubtful accounts, related to Ferrari were classified within Assets held for distribution.
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Receivables from financing activities are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts determined on the basis of
specific insolvency risks. At December 31, 2016, the allowance for doubtful accounts amounted to €45 million (€40
million at December 31, 2015). Changes in the allowance for receivables from financing activities were as follows:
Allowance for Receivables from financing activities
€
40
€
(€ million)
54
€
(49)
€
45
At January 1,
2016
Provision
Use and
other changes
At December 31,
2016
Allowance for Receivables from financing activities
€
73
€
64
€
(78)
€
(19)
€
40
At January 1,
2015
Provision
Use and
other changes
(€ million)
Transfer to
Assets held
for distribution
At December 31,
2015
Receivables for dealer financing are typically generated by sales of vehicles and are generally managed under dealer
network financing programs as a component of the portfolio of the financial services companies. These receivables
are interest bearing, with the exception of an initial limited, non-interest bearing period. The contractual terms
governing the relationships with the dealer networks vary from country to country, although payment terms range
from two to six months.
Other receivables
At December 31, 2016, Other receivables primarily consisted of tax receivables for VAT and other indirect taxes of
€1,933 million (€1,529 million at December 31, 2015).
Transfer of financial assets
At December 31, 2016, the Group had receivables due after that date which had been transferred without recourse
and which were derecognized in accordance with IAS 39 – Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement,
amounting to €6,573 million (€4,950 million at December 31, 2015). The transfers related to trade receivables and
other receivables for €5,467 million (€4,165 million at December 31, 2015) and receivables from financing activities for
€1,106 million (€785 million at December 31, 2015). These amounts included receivables of €4,077 million (€3,022
million at December 31, 2015), mainly due from the sales network, transferred to jointly controlled financial services
companies (FCA Bank).
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the carrying amount of transferred financial assets not derecognized and the related
liabilities were as follows:
Receivables
from
financing
activities
Trade
receivables
2016
Trade
receivables
Total
(€ million)
At December 31
Receivables
from
financing
activities
2015
Total
Carrying amount of assets transferred and not
derecognized
Carrying amount of the related liabilities
€
€
34
34
€
€
376
376
€
€
410
410
€
€
22
22
€
€
184
184
€
€
206
206
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
16. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The following table summarizes the fair value of the Group’s derivative financial assets and liabilities:
Positive fair
value
2016
Negative fair
value
Positive fair
value
2015
Negative fair
value
At December 31
(€ million)
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate risk - interest rate swaps
Interest rate and exchange rate risk - combined interest rate
and currency swaps
Total Fair value hedges
Cash flow hedges:
Currency risks - forward contracts, currency swaps and
currency options
Interest rate risk - interest rate swaps
Interest rate and currency risk - combined interest rate and
currency swaps
Commodity price risk – commodity swaps and commodity options
Total Cash flow hedges
Net investment hedges:
Currency risks - forward contracts, currency swaps and
currency options
Total Net investment hedges
Derivatives for trading
Total Fair value of derivative financial assets/(liabilities)
Financial derivative assets/(liabilities) - current
Financial derivative assets/(liabilities) - non-current
€
€
€
€
31
€
(1)
€
58
€
—
31
213
—
87
21
321
—
—
127
479
448
31
€
€
€
(115)
(116)
(304)
—
—
(2)
(306)
(47)
(47)
(228)
(697)
(681)
(16)
€
€
€
—
58
287
1
127
—
415
—
—
340
813
691
122
€
€
€
(3)
(96)
(99)
(376)
—
(1)
(43)
(420)
—
—
(217)
(736)
(429)
(307)
The following table summarizes the outstanding notional amounts of the Group’s derivative financial instruments by
due date:
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Due
within
one year
At December 31
2015
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
2016
Due
within
one year
Total
(€ million)
Currency risk management
Interest rate risk management
Interest rate and currency risk management
Commodity price risk management
Other derivative financial instruments
€ 18,668
€
855
928
450
—
311
795
305
44
14
Total Notional amount
€ 20,901
€ 1,469
€
€ — € 18,979
€ 18,769
€
363
€ — € 19,132
—
82
—
—
82
1,650
1,315
494
14
264
1,380
517
—
1,448
1,178
31
—
€ 22,452
€ 20,930
€ 3,020
€
—
65
—
14
79
1,712
2,623
548
14
€ 24,029
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Fair value hedges
The gains and losses arising from the valuation of outstanding interest rate derivatives (for managing interest rate risk)
and currency derivatives (for managing currency risk) recognized in accordance with fair value hedge accounting and
the gains and losses arising from the respective hedged items are summarized in the following table:
Currency risk
Net gains/(losses) on qualifying hedges
Fair value changes in hedged items
Interest rate risk
Net (losses) on qualifying hedges
Fair value changes in hedged items
Net gains/(losses)
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(€ million)
€
€
(13)
€
(49)
€
13
(26)
26
49
(34)
34
— €
— €
(53)
53
(20)
20
—
Cash flow hedges
The effects recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement mainly relate to currency risk management and, to a lesser
extent, to hedges regarding commodity price risk management and the cash flows that are exposed to interest rate risk.
The Group’s policy for managing currency risk normally requires hedging of projected future flows from trading activities
which will occur within the following twelve months, and from orders acquired (or contracts in progress), regardless of
their due dates. The hedging effect arising from this is recorded in Other comprehensive income within Cash flow hedge
reserve and will be recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement, mainly during the following year.
Derivatives relating to interest rate and currency risk management are treated as cash flow hedges and are entered
into for the purpose of hedging notes issued in foreign currencies. The amount recorded in Other comprehensive
income and within Cash flow hedge reserve is recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement according to the
timing of the flows of the underlying notes.
With respect to cash flow hedges, the Group reclassified gains of €171 million during the year ended December 31,
2016 (losses of €221 million and €108 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively), net of
the tax effect, from Other comprehensive income/(loss) to the Consolidated Income Statement and were reported in
the following lines:
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
Currency risk
Increase in Net revenues
(Increase)/Decrease in Cost of revenues
Net financial income/(expenses)
Result from investments
Interest rate risk
Increase in Cost of revenues
Result from investments
Net financial expenses
Commodity price risk
Increase in Cost of revenues
Ineffectiveness and discontinued hedges
Tax expense/(benefit)
Total recognized in Net profit from continuing operations
Recognized in Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
€
236
(44)
34
26
—
(1)
(4)
(39)
12
(49)
171
—
(€ million)
€
33
€
101
(148)
1
(10)
(2)
(77)
(23)
1
(97)
(221)
(116)
Total recognized in Net profit
€
171
€
(337)
€
33
11
(141)
(13)
(2)
(3)
(11)
(2)
5
15
(108)
2
(106)
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Net investment hedges
In order to manage the Group’s foreign currency risk related to its investments in foreign operations, the Group
enters into net investment hedges, in particular foreign currency swaps and forward contracts. For the year
ended December 31, 2016, losses of €75 million related to the net investment hedges were recognized in Other
comprehensive income and were reflected within Currency translation differences. There was no ineffectiveness for
the year ended December 31, 2016.
Derivatives for trading
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Derivatives for trading primarily consisted of derivative contracts entered for hedging
purposes which do not qualify for hedge accounting and one embedded derivative in a bond issue in which the yield is
determined as a function of trends in the inflation rate and related hedging derivative, which converts the exposure to
floating rate (the total value of the embedded derivative is offset by the value of the hedging derivative).
17. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following:
Cash at banks
Money market securities
Total Cash and cash equivalents
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
8,118
9,200
17,318
€
€
2015
9,274
11,388
20,662
€
€
Cash and cash equivalents held in certain foreign countries (primarily in China and Argentina) are subject to local
exchange control regulations providing for restrictions on the amount of cash other than dividends that can leave
the country.
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18. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
FCA - Performance Share Units
During the year ended December 31, 2015, FCA awarded a total of 14,713,100 Performance Share Units (“PSU
awards”) to certain key employees under the equity incentive plan (Note 27, Equity). The PSU awards, which represent
the right to receive FCA common shares, have financial performance goals covering a five-year period from 2014 to
2018. The performance goals include a net income target as well as total shareholder return (“TSR”) target, with each
weighted at 50 percent and settled independently of the other. Half of the award will vest based on our achievement
of the targets for net income (“PSU NI awards”) and will have a payout scale ranging from 0 percent to 100 percent.
The remaining 50 percent of the PSU awards, (“PSU TSR awards”) are based on market conditions and have a payout
scale ranging from 0 percent to 150 percent. Accordingly, the total number of shares that will eventually be issued
may vary from the original award of 14.7 million shares. One third of total PSU awards will vest in the first quarter of
2017, a cumulative two-thirds in the first quarter of 2018 and a cumulative 100 percent in the first quarter of 2019 if the
respective performance goals for the years 2014 to 2016, 2014 to 2017 and 2014 to 2018 are achieved.
The vesting of the PSU NI awards will be determined based on the achievement of pre-established performance
targets consistent with the Company’s business plan that was published in May 2014 and subsequently updated. The
performance period for the PSU NI awards commenced on January 1, 2014. As the performance period commenced
substantially prior to the commencement of the service period, which coincides with the grant date, the Company
determined that the net income target did not meet the definition of a performance condition under IFRS 2 - Share-
based Payment, and therefore is required to be accounted for as a non-vesting condition. As such, the fair values of
the PSU NI awards were calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The weighted average fair value of the PSU
NI awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2015 was €8.78 (U.S.$9.76).
The key assumptions utilized to calculate the grant-date fair values for the PSU NI awards issued are summarized below:
Key assumptions
Grant date stock price
Expected volatility
Risk-free rate
Range
€13.44 - €15.21
40%
0.7%
The expected volatility was based on the observed historical volatility for common shares of FCA. The risk-free rate
was based on the yields of the U.S. Treasury bonds with similar terms to the vesting date of each PSU NI award.
The weighted average fair value of the PSU TSR awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2015 was
€16.52 (U.S.$18.35), which was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The key assumptions utilized to
calculate the grant date fair values for the PSU TSR awards issued are summarized below:
Key assumptions
Grant date stock price
Expected volatility
Dividend yield
Risk-free rate
Range
€13.44 - €15.21
37% - 39%
0%
0.7% - 0.8%
The expected volatility was based on the observed historical volatility for common shares of FCA. The risk-free rate
was based on the yields of the U.S. Treasury bonds with similar term to the vesting date of the PSU TSR awards. In
addition, since the volatility of each member of the defined peer group are not wholly independent of one another, a
correlation coefficient was developed based on historical share price changes for FCA and the defined peer group
over a three-year period leading up to the grant date of the awards.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
During the fourth quarter of 2016, FCA granted a total of 337,186 PSU awards, which had a grant date stock price
of €5.73 (U.S.$6.30). The key assumptions used to value these awards were consistent with those of the PSU
awards granted in 2015 (as adjusted for the anti-dilution provision described below). In addition, 295,319 PSU
awards were canceled during the fourth quarter of 2016. The accelerated expense related to the cancellation of
these awards was immaterial.
The weighted average fair value of the PSU NI awards for the year ended December 31, 2016 was €5.65 (U.S.$
6.28). The weighted average fair value for the PSU TSR awards was €10.64 (U.S.$11.82) for the year ended
December 31, 2016.
FCA - Restricted Share Units
During the year ended December 31, 2015, FCA awarded 5,196,550 Restricted Share Units (“RSU awards”) to certain
key employees of the Company, which represent the right to receive FCA common shares and which will vest in three
equal tranches in February of 2017, 2018 and 2019.
During the fourth quarter of 2016, FCA granted a total of 94,222 RSU awards, which represent the right to receive
FCA common shares and which had a grant date fair value of €5.73 (U.S.$6.30). In addition, 148,071 RSU awards
were canceled during the year ended December 31, 2016. The accelerated expense related to the cancellation of
these awards was immaterial.
Anti-dilution adjustments - PSU awards and RSU awards
The documents governing FCA’s long term incentive plans contain anti-dilution provisions which provide for an
adjustment to the number of awards granted under the plans in order to preserve, or alternatively, prevent the
enlargement of the benefits intended to be made available to the recipients of the awards should an event occur that
affects our capital structure. As such, as a result of the spin-off of Ferrari N.V., on January 26, 2016, a conversion
factor of 1.5440 was approved by FCA’s Compensation Committee and applied to outstanding PSU awards and RSU
awards as an equitable adjustment to make equity award holders whole for the resulting diminution in the value of an
FCA share. For the PSU NI awards, FCA’s Compensation Committee also approved an adjustment to the net income
targets for the years 2016-2018 to account for the net income of Ferrari in order to preserve the economic benefit
intended to be provided to each participant. There was no change to the total cost of these awards to be amortized
over the remaining vesting period as a result of these adjustments.
The following table reflects the changes resulting from the anti-dilution adjustment on January 26, 2016:
PSU Awards:
Number of awards - as adjusted
Key assumptions - as adjusted:
Grant date stock price - for PSU NI and PSU TSR
RSU Awards:
Number of awards - as adjusted
22,717,024
€8.71 - €9.85
8,023,472
None of the outstanding PSU and RSU awards were forfeited and none of the outstanding PSU and RSU awards had
vested as of December 31, 2016. The total number of PSU awards and RSU awards, as adjusted for the anti-dilution
provision described above were 22,758,891 and 7,969,623, respectively, at December 31, 2016.
Total expense for the PSU awards and RSU awards of approximately €96 million and €54 million was recorded for
the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2016, the Group had unrecognized
compensation expense related to the non-vested PSU awards and RSU awards of approximately €83 million based
on current forfeiture assumptions, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.
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Chief Executive Officer - Special Recognition Award
On April 16, 2015, shareholders of FCA approved a grant of 1,620,000 common shares to the Chief Executive
Officer, which vested immediately. This grant was for recognition of the Chief Executive Officer’s vision and guidance
in the formation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., which created significant value for the Company, its shareholders,
stakeholders and employees. The weighted-average fair value of the shares at the grant date was €15.21
(U.S.$16.29), measured using FCA’s share price on the grant date. A one-time charge of €24.6 million was recorded
within Selling, general and other costs during the year ended December 31, 2015 related to this grant.
Stock option plans linked to Fiat and CNHI ordinary shares
On July 26, 2004, the Board of Directors granted the Chief Executive Officer, as a part of his variable compensation
in that position, options to purchase 10,670,000 Fiat ordinary shares at a price of €6.583 per share. Following the
de-merger of CNHI from Fiat, the beneficiary had the right to receive one ordinary Fiat share and one ordinary CNHI
share for each original option, with the option exercise price remaining unchanged. The options were exercised in total
in November 2014 and the beneficiary received 10,670,000 shares of FCA since the options were exercised after the
Merger, in addition to 10,670,000 CNHI shares.
On November 3, 2006, the Fiat Board of Directors approved (subject to the subsequent approval of shareholders
obtained on April 5, 2007), the “November 2006 Stock Option Plan”, an eight-year stock option plan, which granted
certain managers of the Group and the Chief Executive Officer of Fiat the right to purchase a specific number of Fiat
ordinary shares at a fixed price of €13.37 each. More specifically, the 10,000,000 options granted to employees and
the 5,000,000 options granted to the Chief Executive Officer had a vesting period of four years, with an equal number
vesting each year, were subject to achieving certain predetermined profitability targets non-market conditions in the
reference period and were exercisable from February 18, 2011. An additional 5,000,000 options were granted to the
Chief Executive Officer of Fiat that were not subject to performance conditions but also had a vesting period of four
years with an equal number vesting each year and were exercisable from November 2010. Following the demerger of
CNHI from Fiat, the beneficiaries had the right to receive one ordinary Fiat share and one ordinary CNHI share for each
original option, with the option exercise price remaining unchanged.
Changes during the year ended December 31, 2014 were as follows:
Outstanding shares at January 1, 2014
Exercised
Expired
Outstanding shares at December 31, 2014
Outstanding shares at January 1, 2014
Exercised
Outstanding shares at December 31, 2014
Rights granted to Managers
Average exercise
price (€)
13.37
Number of
options
1,240,000
€
(1,139,375)
(100,625)
—
13.37
—
—
Rights granted
to the Chief Executive Officer
Average exercise
price (€)
13.37
Number of
options
6,250,000
€
(6,250,000)
—
13.37
—
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Stock grant plans linked to Fiat shares
On April 4, 2012, the shareholders resolved to approve the adoption of a Long Term Incentive Plan (the “Retention LTI
Plan”), in the form of stock grants. As a result, the Group granted the Chief Executive Officer 7,000,000 rights, which
represented an equal number of common shares. One third of the rights vested on February 22, 2013, one third vested
on February 22, 2014 and one third vested on February 22, 2015, which had been subject to the requirement that the
Chief Executive Officer remain in office. The Plan was serviced in 2015 through the issuance of new common shares.
Compensation expense for the Retention LTI Plan for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were not material.
Changes in the Retention LTI Plan during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
Outstanding shares unvested at January 1
Vested
Number of FCA
shares
2,333,334
€
(2,333,334)
Outstanding shares unvested at December 31
— €
2015
Average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
4.205
4.205
4.205
Number of FCA
shares
4,666,667
(2,333,333)
2,333,334
€
€
2014
Average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
4.205
4.205
4.205
Share-based compensation plans issued by FCA US
At December 31, 2016, FCA US has fully-vested outstanding units under its legacy Amended and Restated FCA US
Directors’ Restricted Stock Unit Plan (“FCA US Directors’ RSU Plan”). There were no units outstanding under the FCA
US 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2012 LTIP Plan”) or the FCA US Restricted Stock Unit Plan (“FCA US RSU Plan”).
Compensation expense for those plans for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were not material.
Anti-dilution adjustments - FCA US share-based compensation plans
The documents governing FCA US’s share-based compensation plans contain anti-dilution provisions which provide
for an adjustment to the number of FCA US awards granted under the plans in order to preserve, or alternatively
prevent the enlargement of, the benefits intended to be made available to the holders of the awards should an event
occur that impacts the capital structure of FCA US. On February 3, 2015, FCA US made a special distribution to
FCA, which reduced the fair value of FCA US’s equity. As a result of this dilutive event, the FCA US Board of Directors
approved an anti-dilution adjustment factor to increase the number of outstanding FCA US awards in order to
preserve the economic benefit intended to be provided to each participant. On January 21, 2014, FCA US paid a
distribution of U.S.$1,900 million (€1,404 million) and on February 7, 2014, FCA US prepaid the VEBA Trust Note.
As a result of these two transactions that diluted the fair value of FCA US’s equity, an anti-dilution adjustment factor
was approved by FCA US’s Compensation and Leadership Development Committee to increase the number of
outstanding FCA US awards (excluding performance share units granted under the 2012 LTIP Plan (“LTIP PSUs”))
in order to preserve the economic benefit intended to be provided to each participant. No additional expense was
recognized as a result of these anti-dilutive adjustments and the changes below reflect the impact of the anti-dilutive
adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Restricted Stock Unit Plans issued by FCA US
Director restricted stock units were granted to non-employee members of the FCA US Board of Directors. Under the
plan, settlement of the awards is made within 60 days of the Director’s cessation of service on the FCA US Board of
Directors and awards are paid in cash. On May 7, 2015, the FCA US Board of Directors approved an amendment to
the FCA US Directors’ RSU Plan, freezing the Director restricted stock unit value as of December 31, 2015.
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Changes during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 for the FCA US RSU Plan were as follows:
Outstanding shares unvested at January 1
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Outstanding shares unvested at December 31
FCA US
Restricted
Stock Units
1,545,985
€
—
(1,545,985)
—
— €
2015
Weighted
average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
4.18
—
4.58
—
—
FCA US
Restricted
Stock Units
5,550,897
€
—
(3,893,470)
(111,442)
1,545,985
€
2014
Weighted
average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
3.14
—
3.01
3.85
4.18
2012 LTIP Plan
In February 2012, the Compensation Committee of FCA US approved the 2012 LTIP Plan that covers senior
executives of FCA US (other than the Chief Executive Officer). During the year ended December 31, 2016, the
restricted share units (“LTIP RSUs”) were settled in cash.
Changes during 2016, 2015 and 2014 for the LTIP RSUs were as follows:
2016
Weighted
average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
2015
Weighted
average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
2014
Weighted
average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
LTIP RSUs
LTIP RSUs
LTIP RSUs
€
654,706
—
(642,922)
(11,784)
5.50
—
5.27
5.45
2,303,928
—
€
(1,544,664)
(104,558)
4.67
—
4.98
5.36
4,054,807
—
€
(1,630,392)
(120,487)
— €
—
654,706
€
5.50
2,303,928 €
4.08
—
4.15
4.24
4.67
Outstanding shares unvested at
January 1
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Outstanding shares unvested
at December 31
Changes during 2015 and 2014 for the LTIP PSUs were as follows:
Outstanding shares unvested at January 1
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
LTIP PSUs(1)
5,320,540
—
(5,302,138)
(18,402)
Outstanding shares unvested at December 31
— €
(1) Not adjusted for anti-dilution.
2015
Weighted
average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
8.62
€
2014
Weighted
average fair
value at the
grant date (€)
5.64
€
7.62
—
5.89
8.62
LTIP PSUs(1)
8,417,511
5,556,503
—
(8,653,474)
5,320,540
€
—
9.44
9.44
—
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
19. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LIABILITIES
Employee benefits liabilities consisted of the following:
At December 31
Pension benefits
Health care and life insurance plans
Other post-employment benefits
Other provisions for employees
Total Employee benefits liabilities
€
€
Current
Non-
current
2016
Total
Current
(€ million)
Non-
current
38
€
4,980
€
5,018
€
36
€
5,274
€
145
110
518
811
2,321
877
874
2,466
987
1,392
€
9,052
€
9,863
€
153
110
359
658
2,306
859
967
€
9,406
€
10,064
2015
Total
5,310
2,459
969
1,326
The Group recognized a total of €1,540 million for the cost for defined contribution plans for the year ended
December 31, 2016 (€1,541 million in 2015 and €1,346 million in 2014).
The following table summarizes the fair value of the defined benefit obligations and the fair value of the related plan assets:
Present value of defined benefit obligations:
Pension benefits
Health care and life insurance plans
Other post-employment benefits
Total present value of defined benefit obligations (a)
Fair value of plan assets (b)
Asset ceiling (c)
Total net defined benefit plans (a - b + c)
of which:
Net defined benefit liability (d)
Defined benefit plan asset
Other provisions for employees (e)
Total Employee benefits liabilities (d + e)
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
€
28,065
€
2,466
987
31,518
23,409
12
8,121
8,471
(350)
€
1,392
9,863
€
2015
27,547
2,459
969
30,975
22,415
11
8,571
8,738
(167)
1,326
10,064
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Pension benefits
Liabilities arising from the Group’s defined benefit plans are usually funded by contributions made by Group
subsidiaries and, at times by their employees, into legally separate trusts from which the employee benefits are paid.
The Group’s funding policy for defined benefit pension plans is to contribute the minimum amounts required by
applicable laws and regulations. Occasionally, additional discretionary contributions in excess of these legally required
are made to achieve certain desired funding levels. In the U.S. these excess amounts are tracked, and the resulting
credit balance can be used to satisfy minimum funding requirements in future years. At December 31, 2016, the
combined credit balances for the U.S. and Canada qualified pension plans were approximately €2.2 billion, the usage
of the credit balances to satisfy minimum funding requirements is subject to the plans maintaining certain funding
levels. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Group made pension contributions in the
U.S. and Canada totaling €445 million, €202 million and €193 million, respectively. The Group contributions to pension
plans for 2017 are expected to be €677 million, of which €645 million relate to the U.S. and Canada, with €513
million being discretionary contributions and €132 million will be made to satisfy minimum funding requirements. The
expected benefit payments for pension plans are as follows:
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022-2026
Expected benefit
payments
(€ million)
€
€
€
€
€
€
1,881
1,844
1,820
1,806
1,787
8,947
The following table summarizes the changes in the pension plans:
Fair value
of plan
assets
Asset
ceiling
Obligation
2016
Liability
(asset) Obligation
(€ million)
2015
Fair value
of plan
assets
Asset
ceiling
Liability
(asset)
€
27,547
€ (22,415)
€
11
€ 5,143
€ 27,287
€ (22,231)
€
6
€ 5,062
1,322
(849)
—
473
1,327
(816)
—
511
(61)
346
12
—
—
907
—
3
(2,015)
4
—
—
(6)
(861)
—
(817)
(454)
(4)
1,999
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
(61)
346
6
(861)
—
91
(454)
(1)
(16)
2
(101)
(1,296)
33
—
—
—
—
(8)
749
—
2,181
(1,743)
—
2
(1,857)
(29)
(237)
(2)
1,849
24
—
—
—
—
4
1
—
—
—
—
(101)
(1,296)
25
749
4
439
(237)
—
(8)
(5)
€
28,065
€ (23,409)
€
12
€ 4,668
€ 27,547
€ (22,415)
€
11
€ 5,143
At January 1
Included in the Consolidated Income
Statement
Included in Other comprehensive
income:
Actuarial (gains)/losses from:
- Demographic assumptions
- Financial assumptions
- Other
Return on assets
Changes in the effect of limiting net assets
Changes in exchange rates
Other:
Employer contributions
Plan participant contributions
Benefits paid
Other changes
At December 31
At December 31, 2015, Employee benefits liabilities included a total of €212 million related to the payment of supplemental
unemployment benefits due to extended downtime at certain plants associated with the realignment of a portion of the
Group’s existing manufacturing capacity in NAFTA to better meet market demand for Ram pickup trucks and Jeep vehicles.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement were as follows:
Current service cost
Interest expense
Interest income
Other administration costs
Past service costs/(credits) and gains/(losses) arising from
settlements/curtailments
Total recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
(€ million)
175
€
196
€
1,157
(944)
95
1,143
(912)
92
(10)
473
€
(8)
511
€
2014
184
1,089
(878)
62
17
474
€
€
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Group amended its U.S. defined benefit plan for salaried employees to
allow certain terminated vested participants to accept a lump-sum amount. A total of €214 million was paid to those
participants who accepted the offer in December 2016. The plan amendment resulted in a settlement gain of €29
million that was recognized within Selling, general and other in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended
December 31, 2016. There were no significant plan amendments or curtailments to the Group’s pension plans for the
years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, mortality assumptions used for our U.S. benefit plan valuation were
updated to reflect recent trends in the industry and the revised outlook for future generational mortality improvements.
Generational improvements represent decreases in mortality rates over time based upon historical improvements
in mortality and expected future improvements. The change increased the Group’s U.S. pension and other post-
employment benefit obligations by approximately €214 million and €28 million, respectively, at December 31, 2015.
In addition, retirement rate assumptions used for the Group’s U.S. and Canada benefit plan valuations were updated
to reflect an ongoing trend towards delayed retirement for U.S. and Canada employees. The change decreased the
Group’s U.S. and Canada pension benefit obligations by approximately €209 million at December 31, 2015.
The fair value of plan assets by class was as follows:
2016
of which have a
quoted market
price in an active
market
Amount
At December 31
2015
of which have a
quoted market
price in an active
market
Amount
€
862
€
(€ million)
816
€
589
€
1,641
1,170
3,149
5,960
2,611
6,353
907
9,871
1,979
147
3
1,460
2,466
6,055
661
1,633
1,170
216
3,019
858
58
9
925
—
118
3
—
—
121
156
2,209
1,388
2,025
5,622
2,610
6,028
928
9,566
1,787
137
3
1,502
2,607
6,036
602
€
23,409
€
5,037
€
22,415
€
512
2,208
1,388
164
3,760
852
—
7
859
—
117
—
—
—
117
49
5,297
Cash and cash equivalents
U.S. equity securities
Non-U.S. equity securities
Commingled funds
Equity instruments
Government securities
Corporate bonds (including convertible and high yield bonds)
Other fixed income
Fixed income securities
Private equity funds
Commingled funds
Mutual funds
Real estate funds
Hedge funds
Investment funds
Insurance contracts and other
Total fair value of plan assets
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Non-U.S. Equity securities are invested broadly in developed international and emerging markets. Debt instruments
are fixed income securities which are primarily comprised of long-term U.S. Treasury and global government bonds,
as well as developed international and emerging market companies’ debt securities diversified by sector, geography
and through a wide range of market capitalization. Commingled funds include common collective trust funds, mutual
funds and other investment entities. Private equity funds include those in limited partnerships that invest primarily
in operating companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. Real estate investments include those
in limited partnerships that invest in various commercial and residential real estate projects both domestically and
internationally. Hedge fund investments include those seeking to maximize absolute return using a broad range of
strategies to enhance returns and provide additional diversification.
The investment strategies and objectives for pension assets primarily in the U.S. and Canada reflect a balance of liability-
hedging and return-seeking investment considerations. The investment objectives are to minimize the volatility of the
value of the pension assets relative to the pension liabilities and to ensure assets are sufficient to pay plan obligations.
The objective of minimizing the volatility of assets relative to liabilities is addressed primarily through asset diversification,
partial asset–liability matching and hedging. Assets are broadly diversified across many asset classes to achieve risk–
adjusted returns that, in total, lower asset volatility relative to the liabilities. Additionally, in order to minimize pension asset
volatility relative to the pension liabilities, a portion of the pension plan assets are allocated to fixed income securities. The
Group policy for these plans ensures actual allocations are in line with target allocations as appropriate.
Assets are actively managed primarily by external investment managers. Investment managers are not permitted
to invest outside of the asset class or strategy for which they have been appointed. The Group uses investment
guidelines to ensure investment managers invest solely within the mandated investment strategy. Certain investment
managers use derivative financial instruments to mitigate the risk of changes in interest rates and foreign currencies
impacting the fair values of certain investments. Derivative financial instruments may also be used in place of physical
securities when it is more cost effective and/or efficient to do so. Plan assets do not include shares of FCA or
properties occupied by Group companies, with the possible exception of commingled investment vehicles where FCA
does not control the investment guidelines.
Sources of potential risk in the pension plan assets measurements relate to market risk, interest rate risk and operating
risk. Market risk is mitigated by diversification strategies and as a result, there are no significant concentrations of risk in
terms of sector, industry, geography, market capitalization, or counterparty. Interest rate risk is mitigated by partial asset–
liability matching. The fixed income target asset allocation partially matches the bond–like and long–dated nature of the
pension liabilities. Interest rate increases generally will result in a decline in the fair value of the investments in fixed income
securities and the present value of the obligations. Conversely, interest rate decreases generally will increase the fair value
of the investments in fixed income securities and the present value of the obligations.
The weighted average assumptions used to determine the defined benefit obligations were as follows:
Discount rate
Future salary increase rate
U.S.
4.4%
—%
Canada
3.9%
3.5%
2016
UK
2.7%
3.1%
At December 31
U.S.
4.5%
—%
Canada
4.0%
3.5%
2015
UK
3.8%
2.9%
The average duration of the U.S. and Canadian liabilities was approximately 11 and 13 years, respectively. The
average duration of the UK pension liabilities was approximately 21 years.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Health care and life insurance plans
Liabilities arising from these plans comprise obligations for retiree health care and life insurance granted to employees
and to retirees in the U.S. and Canada by FCA US subsidiaries. Upon retirement from the Group, these employees may
become eligible for continuation of certain benefits. Benefits and eligibility rules may be modified periodically. These plans
are unfunded. The expected benefit payments for unfunded health care and life insurance plans are as follows:
Expected
benefit payments
(€ million)
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022-2025
€
€
€
€
€
€
Changes in the net defined benefit obligations for healthcare and life insurance plans were as follows:
Present value of obligations at January 1
Included in the Consolidated Income Statement
Included in Other comprehensive income:
Actuarial losses/(gains) from:
- Demographic assumptions
- Financial assumptions
- Other
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Other:
Benefits paid
Other changes
€
2016
(€ million)
2,459
€
130
(43)
10
(34)
83
(139)
—
Present value of obligations at December 31
€
2,466
€
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement were as follows:
145
145
144
144
144
732
2015
2,276
134
5
(9)
1
204
(152)
—
2,459
Current service cost
Interest expense
Past service costs/(credits) and losses/(gains) arising from settlements
Total recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(€ million)
26
€
107
(3)
130
€
32
€
102
—
134
€
21
98
7
126
€
€
Health care and life insurance plans are accounted for on an actuarial basis, which requires the selection of various
assumptions, in particular, it requires the use of estimates of the present value of the projected future payments to all
participants, taking into consideration the likelihood of potential future events such as health care cost increases and
demographic experience.
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The weighted average assumptions used to determine the defined benefit obligations were as follows:
Discount rate
Salary growth
Weighted average ultimate healthcare cost trend rate
U.S.
4.5%
1.5%
4.5%
2016
Canada
4.0%
1.0%
4.4%
At December 31
U.S.
4.5%
1.5%
4.5%
2015
Canada
4.2%
1.5%
4.3%
The average duration of the U.S. and Canadian liabilities was approximately 12 and 16 years, respectively.
The annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered U.S. health care benefits assumed for next year and used
in the 2016 plan valuation was 7.0 percent (7.0 percent in 2015). The annual rate was assumed to decrease gradually
to 4.5 percent after 2029 and remain at that level thereafter. The annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of
covered Canadian health care benefits assumed for next year and used in the 2016 plan valuation was 4.7 percent
(4.7 percent in 2015). The annual rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 4.4 percent in 2029 and remain at that
level thereafter.
Other post-employment benefits
Other post-employment benefits include other employee benefits granted to Group employees in Europe and
comprises, amongst others, the Italian employee severance indemnity (“TFR”) obligation amounting to €775 million at
December 31, 2016 and €794 million at December 31, 2015. These schemes are required under Italian Law.
The amount of TFR to which each employee is entitled must be paid when the employee leaves the Group and is
calculated based on the period of employment and the taxable earnings of each employee. Under certain conditions
the entitlement may be partially advanced to an employee during their working life.
The legislation regarding this scheme was amended by Law 296 of December 27, 2006 and subsequent decrees and
regulations issued in the first part of 2007. Under these amendments, companies with at least 50 employees were
obliged to transfer the TFR to the “Treasury fund” managed by the Italian state-owned social security body (“INPS”) or
to supplementary pension funds. Prior to the amendments, accruing TFR for employees of all Italian companies could
be managed by the company itself. Consequently, the Italian companies’ obligation to INPS and the contributions to
supplementary pension funds take the form, under IAS 19 - Employee Benefits, of defined contribution plans whereas the
amounts recorded in the provision for employee severance pay retain the nature of defined benefit plans. Accordingly,
the provision for employee severance indemnity in Italy consisted of the residual obligation for TFR through December 31,
2006. This is an unfunded defined benefit plan as the benefits have already been entirely earned, with the sole exception
of future revaluations. Since 2007, the scheme has been classified as a defined contribution plan and the Group
recognizes the associated cost over the period in which the employee renders service.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Changes in defined benefit obligations for other post-employment benefits were as follows:
Present value of obligations at January 1
Included in the Consolidated Income Statement
Included in Other comprehensive income:
Actuarial (gains)/losses from:
- Demographic assumptions
- Financial assumptions
- Other
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Other:
Benefits paid
Transfer to Liabilities held for sale
Other changes
2016
(€ million)
969
€
€
26
2
29
34
1
(58)
(14)
(2)
Present value of obligations at December 31
€
987
€
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement were as follows:
2015
1,074
16
(1)
(27)
(11)
(1)
(60)
(23)
2
969
Current service cost
Interest expense
Past service costs (credits) and gains or losses arising from settlements
Total recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(€ million)
8
17
1
26
€
€
10
6
—
16
€
€
20
11
—
31
€
€
The discount rates used for the measurement of the Italian TFR obligation are based on yields of high-quality (AA
rated) fixed income securities for which the timing and amounts of maturities match the timing and amounts of the
projected benefit payments. For this plan, the single weighted average discount rate that reflects the estimated timing
and amount of the scheme future benefit payments for 2016 was 1.0 percent (1.6 percent in 2015). The average
duration of the Italian TFR is approximately 7 years. Retirement or employee leaving rates are developed to reflect
actual and projected Group experience and law requirements for retirement in Italy.
Other provisions for employees
Other provisions for employees primarily included long-term disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits,
variable and other deferred compensation, as well as bonuses granted for tenure at the Company.
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20. PROVISIONS
Provisions consisted of the following:
At December 31
Product warranty and recall campaigns
€
2,905
€
4,637
€
7,542
€
2,411
€
4,060
€
Current Non-current
2016
Total
(€ million)
Current Non-current
Sales incentives
Legal proceedings and disputes
Commercial risks
Restructuring
Other risks
Total Provisions
Changes in Provisions were as follows:
5,749
54
250
26
333
—
530
412
46
895
5,749
5,196
584
662
72
1,228
66
189
32
218
—
434
132
67
987
€
9,317
€
6,520
€
15,837
€
8,112
€
5,680
€
13,792
2015
Total
6,471
5,196
500
321
99
1,205
At
December
31, 2015
Additional
provisions Settlements
Unused
amounts
Translation
differences
(€ million)
Transfer to
Liabilities
held for
sale
Changes in
the scope of
consolidation
and other
changes
At
December
31, 2016
Product warranty and
recall campaigns
Sales incentives
Legal proceedings and
disputes
Commercial risks
Restructuring
Other risks
€
€
6,471
5,196
€
4,147
13,354
(3,351)
(12,955)
€
— €
(2)
€
238
160
— €
—
€
37
(4)
500
321
99
1,205
99
599
78
355
(92)
(176)
(69)
(191)
(68)
(26)
(13)
(133)
37
20
2
18
(6)
(3)
(8)
(4)
114
(73)
(17)
(22)
7,542
5,749
584
662
72
1,228
Total Provisions
€ 13,792
€
18,632
€
(16,834)
€
(242)
€
475
€
(21)
€
35
€
15,837
Product warranty and recall campaigns
At December 31, 2016, the Product warranty and recall campaigns provision included €414 million of charges
recognized within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016 for
the additional estimated costs associated with the recall campaigns related to an industry wide recall of airbag inflators
resulting from parts manufactured by Takata. Refer to Note 25, Guarantees granted, commitments and contingent
liabilities, for additional information. In addition, the Product warranty and recall campaigns provision included €132
million of estimated net costs recognized within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year
ended December 31, 2016 associated with a recall for which costs are being contested with a supplier. Although FCA
believes the supplier has responsibility for the recall, only a partial recovery of the estimated costs has been recognized
pursuant to a cost sharing agreement. The cash outflow for the non-current portion of the Product warranty and recall
campaigns provision is primarily expected within a period through 2021.
The Product warranty and recall campaigns provision at December 31, 2015 included the change in estimate for
estimated future recall campaign costs for the U.S. and Canada of €761 million recognized within Cost of revenues in
the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2015 related to vehicles sold in periods prior to
the third quarter of 2015 as well as additional warranty costs in the second half of 2015 related to the increase in the
accrual rate per vehicle. The change in estimate was as a result of increases in both the cost and frequency of recall
campaigns and increased regulatory activity across the industry in the U.S. and Canada, and an additional actuarial
analysis that gave greater weight to the more recent calendar year trends in recall campaign experience, which was
added to the adequacy assessment to estimate future recall costs.
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For the year ended December 31, 2015, a total charge of €81 million was recorded within Selling, general and other
costs in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2015 as a result of a consent order
agreed with U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), (the “Consent Order”), resolving the issues
raised by NHTSA with respect to FCA US’s execution of 23 recall campaigns in NHTSA’s Special Order issued to FCA
US on May 22, 2015. Pursuant to the Consent Order, FCA US made a U.S.$70 million (€63 million) cash payment to
NHTSA in September 2015 and will spend U.S.$20 million (€18 million) on industry and consumer outreach activities and
incentives to enhance certain recall and service campaign completion rates. An additional U.S.$15 million (€14 million)
payment will be payable by FCA US if it fails to comply with certain terms of the Consent Order. FCA US’s compliance
with the Consent Order is monitored by an independent monitor that reports to NHTSA on a periodic basis. In addition,
the Consent Order requires FCA US to meet monthly with NHTSA to discuss certain communications and open
investigations. Although the Consent Order required these monthly meetings for a one year term, NHTSA exercised its
option, pursuant to the terms of the Consent Order, to extend such meetings for an additional year.
As a result of the Group’s heightened scrutiny of its regulatory reporting obligations growing out of the Consent Order,
the Group identified deficiencies in FCA US’s Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation
(TREAD) reporting. Following admission of these deficiencies to NHTSA, an amendment to the Consent Order was
issued in December 2015 whereby a penalty of U.S.$70 million (€63 million) was imposed by NHTSA. The penalty,
which was recorded within Selling, general and other costs in the Consolidated Income Statement during the year
ended December 31, 2015, was paid on January 6, 2016.
Sales incentives, Legal proceedings and disputes, Commercial risks and Other risks
As described within Note 2 —Basis of preparation (Use of Estimates section), the Group records the estimated cost of
sales incentive programs offered to dealers and consumers as a reduction to revenue at the time of sale of the vehicle
to the dealer.
None of the provisions within the total Legal proceedings and disputes provision are individually significant. As
described within Note 2 —Basis of preparation (Use of Estimates section), a provision for legal proceedings is
recognized when it is deemed probable that the proceedings will result in an outflow of resources. As the ultimate
outcome of pending litigation is uncertain, the timing of cash outflow for the Legal proceedings and disputes provision
is also uncertain.
Commercial risks arise in connection with the sale of products and services such as onerous maintenance contracts
and as a result of certain regulatory emission requirements. For items such as onerous maintenance contracts, a
provision is recognized when the expected costs to complete the services under these contracts exceed the revenues
expected to be realized. A provision for fines related to certain regulatory emission requirements is recognized at
the time vehicles are sold based on the estimated cost to settle the obligation measured as the sum of the cost of
regulatory credits previously purchased plus the amount, if any, of the fine expected to be paid in cash. The non-
current portion of the provision for commercial risks is expected to be used within a period through 2019.
Other risks include, among other items: provisions for disputes with suppliers related to supply contracts or other
matters that are not subject to legal proceedings, provisions for product liabilities arising from personal injuries
including wrongful death and potential exemplary or punitive damages alleged to be the result of product defects,
disputes with other parties relating to contracts or other matters not subject to legal proceedings and management’s
best estimate of the Group’s probable environmental obligations which also includes costs related to claims on
environmental matters. The cash outflow for the non-current portion of the Other risks provision is primarily expected
within a period through 2023.
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21. DEBT
Debt classified within current liabilities includes short-term borrowings from banks and other financings with an original
maturity date falling within twelve months, as well as the current portion of long-term debt. Debt classified under non-
current liabilities includes borrowings from banks and other financings with maturity dates greater than twelve months
(long-term debt), net of the current portion.
The following table summarizes the Group’s short-term and long-term Debt:
Due
within
one year
(current)
Due
between
one and
five years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
(non-
current)
At December 31
2016
Total
Debt
Due
within
one year
(current)
Due
between
one and
five years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
(non-
current)
2015
Total
Debt
(€ million)
Notes
€ 2,565
€ 5,763
€ 4,023
€ 9,786
€ 12,351
€ 2,689
€ 7,017
€ 3,735
€ 10,752
€ 13,441
Borrowings from banks
4,025
4,592
Asset-backed financing
Other debt
Total Debt
410
937
—
688
786
—
259
5,378
—
947
9,403
410
1,884
3,364
206
1,109
7,803
—
724
795
—
344
8,598
11,962
—
1,068
206
2,177
€ 7,937
€ 11,043
€ 5,068
€ 16,111
€ 24,048
€ 7,368
€ 15,544
€ 4,874
€ 20,418
€ 27,786
The annual effective interest rates and the nominal currencies of debt at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
Euro
U.S.$
Brazilian Real
Swiss Franc
Canadian Dollar
Chinese Renminbi
Argentinian Peso
Other
Total Debt
Euro
U.S.$
Brazilian Real
Swiss Franc
Canadian Dollar
Chinese Renminbi
Argentinian Peso
Other
Total Debt
less than
5%
from 5%
to 7.5%
from 7.5%
to 10%
from 10%
to 12.5%
€
6,700
€
5,028
€
5,365
169
655
29
181
12
112
1,817
438
—
—
5
—
19
(€ million)
€
3
1
773
—
261
—
—
3
38
4
772
—
—
—
—
19
Interest rate
more than
12.5%
Total at
December 31,
2016
€
14
€
11,783
162
1,393
—
—
—
62
13
7,349
3,545
655
290
186
74
166
€
13,223
€
7,307
€
1,041
€
833
€
1,644
€
24,048
less than
5%
from 5%
to 7.5%
from 7.5%
to 10%
from 10%
to 12.5%
€
6,671
€
5,358
€
1,003
€
(€ million)
7,784
723
652
12
114
—
174
1,685
383
369
—
51
—
1
1
794
—
354
—
3
29
75
5
87
—
—
—
—
32
Interest rate
more than
12.5%
Total at
December 31,
2015
€
— €
13,107
190
1,075
—
—
—
155
6
9,665
3,062
1,021
366
165
158
242
€
16,130
€
7,847
€
2,184
€
199
€
1,426
€
27,786
For further information on the management of interest rate and currency risk, refer to Note 31, Qualitative and quantitative
information on financial risks.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes
The following table summarizes the outstanding notes at December 31, 2016 and 2015:
Global Medium Term Note Programme:
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(2)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance North America Inc.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(2)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(2)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.(1)
FCA(1)
Others
Total Global Medium Term Notes
Other Notes:
FCA Notes (1)
FCA Notes (1)
Total Other Notes
Hedging effect, accrued interest and
amortized cost valuation
Total Notes
Face value of
outstanding
notes (million)
Coupon
%
Currency
At December 31
Maturity
2016
2015
EUR
EUR
CHF
EUR
EUR
CHF
EUR
EUR
CHF
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
1,000
1,000
400
850
1,000
450
1,250
600
250
1,250
1,000
1,350
1,250
7
6.375
7.750
April 1, 2016
€
October 17, 2016
5.250 November 23, 2016
7.000
5.625
March 23, 2017
June 12, 2017
4.000 November 22, 2017
6.625
7.375
March 15, 2018
July 9, 2018
3.125 September 30, 2019
6.750
4.750
4.750
3.750
October 14, 2019
March 22, 2021
July 15, 2022
March 29, 2024
U.S.$
U.S.$
1,500
1,500
4.500
5.250
April 15, 2020
April 15, 2023
(€ million)
— €
—
—
850
1,000
419
1,250
600
233
1,250
1,000
1,350
1,250
7
9,209
1,423
1,423
2,846
1,000
1,000
369
850
1,000
415
1,250
600
231
1,250
1,000
1,350
—
7
10,322
1,378
1,378
2,756
296
12,351
€
363
13,441
€
(1) Listing on the Irish Stock Exchange was obtained.
(2) Listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange was obtained.
Notes Issued Through GMTN Programme
Certain notes issued by the Group are governed by the terms and conditions of the Global Medium Term Note
(“GMTN”) Programme. A maximum of €20 billion may be used under this program, of which notes of approximately
€9.2 billion were outstanding at December 31, 2016 (€10.3 billion at December 31, 2015). The GMTN Programme
is guaranteed by FCA, which may from time to time buy back notes in the market that have been issued. Such
buybacks, if made, depend upon market conditions, the Group’s financial situation and other factors which could
affect such decisions.
Changes in notes issued under the GMTN Programme during the year ended December 31, 2016 were due to the:
issuance of a 3.75 percent note at par in March 2016 with a principal amount of €1,250 million and due March 2024;
repayment at maturity of a note in April 2016 with a principal amount of €1,000 million;
repayment at maturity of a note in October 2016 with a principal amount of €1,000 million; and
repayment at maturity of a note in November 2016 with a principal amount of CHF 400 million (€373 million).
Changes in notes issued under the GMTN Programme during the year ended December 31, 2015 were due to the:
repayment at maturity of two notes, one with a principal amount of €1,500 million and one with a principal amount
of CHF 425 million (€390 million).
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The notes issued under the GMTN Programme impose covenants on the issuer and, in certain cases, on FCA as
guarantor, which include: (i) negative pledge clauses which require that, in case any security interest upon assets of the
issuer and/or FCA is granted in connection with other notes or debt securities having the same ranking, such security
should be equally and ratably extended to the outstanding notes; (ii) pari passu clauses, under which the notes rank
and will rank pari passu with all other present and future unsubordinated and unsecured obligations of the issuer and/
or FCA; (iii) periodic disclosure obligations; (iv) cross-default clauses which require immediate repayment of the notes
under certain events of default on other financial instruments issued by FCA’s main entities; and (v) other clauses that are
generally applicable to securities of a similar type. A breach of these covenants may require the early repayment of the
notes. As of December 31, 2016, FCA was in compliance with all covenants under the GMTN Programme.
Other Notes
In April 2015, FCA issued U.S.$1.5 billion (€1.4 billion) principal amount of 4.5 percent unsecured senior debt
securities due April 15, 2020 (the “Initial 2020 Notes”) and U.S.$1.5 billion (€1.4 billion) principal amount of 5.25
percent unsecured senior debt securities due April 15, 2023 (the “Initial 2023 Notes”) at an issue price of 100 percent
of their principal amount. The Initial 2020 Notes and the Initial 2023 Notes, collectively referred to as “the Initial Notes”,
rank pari passu in right of payment with respect to all of FCA’s existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and
senior in right of payment to any of FCA’s future subordinated indebtedness and existing indebtedness, which is by its
terms subordinated in right of payment to the Initial Notes.
On June 17, 2015, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in our prospectus, we commenced an offer to
exchange up to U.S.$1.5 billion (€1.4 billion) aggregate principal amount of new 4.5 percent unsecured senior debt
securities due 2020 (“2020 Notes”), for any and all of our outstanding Initial 2020 Notes issued on April 14, 2015, and
up to U.S.$1.5 billion (€1.4 billion) aggregate principal amount of new 5.25 percent unsecured senior debt securities
due 2023 (“2023 Notes”), for any and all of our outstanding Initial 2023 Notes issued on April 14, 2015. The 2020
Notes and the 2023 Notes, collectively referred to as “the Notes”, were identical in all material respects to the Initial
Notes, except that the Notes did not contain restrictions on transfer. The exchange offer expired on July 23, 2015.
Substantially all of the Initial Notes were tendered for the Notes.
The Notes impose covenants on FCA including: (i) negative pledge clauses which require that, in case any security
interest upon assets of FCA is granted in connection with other notes or debt securities having the same ranking,
such security should be equally and ratably extended to the outstanding Notes; (ii) pari passu clauses, under which
the Notes rank and will rank pari passu with all other present and future unsubordinated and unsecured obligations
of FCA; (iii) periodic disclosure obligations; (iv) cross-default clauses which require immediate repayment of the Notes
under certain events of default on other financial instruments issued by FCA’s main entities; and (v) other clauses that
are generally applicable to securities of a similar type. A breach of these covenants may require the early repayment of
the Notes. As of December 31, 2016, FCA was in compliance with the covenants of the Notes.
FCA used the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes and the refinancing of a portion
of the outstanding secured senior notes of FCA US, as described below. Debt issuance costs, arrangement fees and
other direct costs were split evenly across the 2020 Notes and the 2023 Notes, were recorded as a reduction in the
carrying value of the Notes and are amortized using the effective interest rate method over the respective life of the Notes.
Interest on the 2020 Notes and the 2023 Notes is payable semi-annually in April and October.
FCA US Secured Senior Notes
On May 14, 2015, FCA US prepaid its secured senior notes due in 2019 with an aggregate principal amount
outstanding of U.S.$2,875 million (€2,518 million) at a price equal to the principal amount of the notes redeemed, plus
accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption and a “make-whole” premium calculated in accordance with
the terms of the indenture. The redemption payment of U.S.$3.1 billion (€2.7 billion) was made with cash on hand at
FCA US. In connection with the redemption, a charge of €51 million, which consisted of the “make-whole” premium
and the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs partially offset by the write-off of the remaining
unamortized debt premium, was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt within Net financial expenses in the
Consolidated Income Statement during the year ended December 31, 2015.
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On December 21, 2015, FCA US prepaid its secured senior notes due in 2021 with an aggregate principal amount
outstanding of U.S.$3,080 million (€2,833 million) at a price equal to the principal amount of the notes redeemed, plus
accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption and a “make-whole” premium calculated in accordance with
the terms of the indenture. The redemption payment of U.S.$3.3 billion (€3.0 billion) was made with cash on hand at
FCA US. In connection with the redemption, a charge of €117 million, which consisted of the “make-whole” premium
and the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs partially offset by the write-off of the remaining
unamortized debt premium, was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt within Net financial expenses in the
Consolidated Income Statement during the year ended December 31, 2015.
The secured senior notes due in 2019 and the secured senior notes due in 2021 of FCA US are collectively referred to
as “Secured Senior Notes.”
Borrowings from banks
FCA US Tranche B Term Loans
At December 31, 2016, €1,730 million (€2,863 million at December 31, 2015), which included accrued interest, was
outstanding under FCA US’s tranche B term loan maturing May 24, 2017 (the “Tranche B Term Loan due 2017”). The
Tranche B Term Loan due 2017 bears interest, at FCA US’s option, at either a base rate plus 1.75 percent per annum
or at LIBOR plus 2.75 percent per annum, subject to a base rate floor of 1.75 percent per annum or a LIBOR floor of
0.75 percent per annum. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, interest was accrued based on LIBOR.
At December 31, 2016, €948 million (€1,574 million at December 31, 2015), which included accrued interest, was
outstanding under FCA US’s tranche B term loan maturing on December 31, 2018 (the “Tranche B Term Loan due
2018”). The Tranche B Term Loan due 2018 bears interest, at FCA US’s option, at either a base rate plus 1.5 percent
per annum or at LIBOR plus 2.5 percent per annum, subject to a base rate floor of 1.75 percent per annum or a
LIBOR floor of 0.75 percent per annum. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, interest was accrued
based on LIBOR.
FCA US may pre-pay, refinance or re-price the Tranche B Term Loan due 2017 and the Tranche B Term Loan due
2018, collectively referred to as the “Tranche B Term Loans”, without premium or penalty.
On March 15, 2016, FCA US entered into amendments to the credit agreements that govern the Tranche B Term Loans
to, among other items, eliminate covenants restricting the provision of guarantees and payment of dividends by FCA
US for the benefit of the rest of the Group, to enable a unified financing platform and to provide free flow of capital within
the Group. In conjunction with these amendments, FCA US made a U.S.$2.0 billion (€1.8 billion) voluntary prepayment
of principal at par with cash on hand, of which U.S.$1,288 million (€1,159 million) was applied to the Tranche B Term
Loan due 2017 and U.S.$712 million (€641 million) was applied to the Tranche B Term Loan due 2018. Accrued interest
related to the portion of principal prepaid of the Tranche B Term Loans and related transaction fees were also paid.
The prepayments of principal were accounted for as debt extinguishments and, as a result, a non-cash charge of
€10 million was recorded within Net financial expenses in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended
December 31, 2016 which consisted of the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs. The
amendments to the remaining principal balance were analyzed on a lender-by-lender basis and accounted for as debt
modifications in accordance with IAS 39 - Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. As such, the debt
issuance costs for each of the amendments were capitalized and are amortized over the respective remaining terms of
the Tranche B Term Loans.
For each of the Tranche B Term Loans, FCA US prepaid the scheduled quarterly principal payments, with the
remaining balance applied to the principal balance due at maturity. Accordingly, FCA US is now scheduled to pay
the remaining outstanding principal balances at the respective maturity dates. Periodic interest payments, however,
continue to be required.
The Tranche B Term Loans are secured by a senior priority security interest in substantially all of FCA US’s assets
and the assets of its U.S. subsidiary guarantors, subject to certain exceptions. The collateral includes 100 percent
of the equity interests in FCA US’s U.S. subsidiaries and 65 percent of the equity interests in certain of its non-U.S.
subsidiaries held directly by FCA US and its U.S. subsidiary guarantors.
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The credit agreements that govern the Tranche B Term Loans include a number of affirmative covenants, many
of which are customary, including, but not limited to, the reporting of financial results and other developments,
compliance with laws, payment of taxes, maintenance of insurance and similar requirements. These credit
agreements also include negative covenants, including but not limited to: (i) limitations on incurrence, repayment
and prepayment of indebtedness, (ii) limitations on incurrence of liens, (iii) limitations on swap agreements
and sale and leaseback transactions, (iv) limitations on fundamental changes, including certain asset sales
and (v) restrictions on certain subsidiary distributions. In addition, these credit agreements require FCA US to
maintain a minimum ratio of “borrowing base” to “covered debt” (as defined), as well as a minimum liquidity of
U.S.$3.0 billion (€2.8 billion). Furthermore, the credit agreements that govern the Tranche B Term loans also
contain a number of events of default related to: (i) failure to make payments when due; (ii) failure to comply with
covenants, (iii) breaches of representations and warranties, (iv) certain changes of control, (v) cross–default with
certain other debt and hedging agreements and (vi) the failure to pay or post bond for certain material judgments.
As of December 31, 2016, FCA US was in compliance with the covenants of the credit agreements that govern
the Tranche B Term Loans.
Revolving Credit Facilities
In June 2015, FCA entered into a new €5.0 billion syndicated revolving credit facility (“RCF”). The RCF, which is for
general corporate purposes and working capital needs of the Group, replaced and expanded the €2.1 billion three-
year revolving credit facility entered into by FCA on June 21, 2013 and replaced the U.S.$1.3 billion five-year revolving
credit facility of FCA US that was scheduled to expire on May 24, 2016. On November 25, 2015, FCA US terminated
its undrawn FCA US revolving credit facility.
At December 31, 2015, the first tranche of the RCF of €2.5 billion (originally expiring in July 2018) was available and
was undrawn. In March 2016, the second €2.5 billion tranche (expiring in June 2020) of the RCF was made available
to the Group in conjunction with the amendments to the credit agreements that govern the Tranche B Term Loans.
In June 2016, the maturity date of the first €2.5 billion tranche was extended to July 2019. The first tranche of €2.5
billion has one further extension option (11-months) which is exercisable on the second anniversary of signing. At
December 31, 2016, the total €5.0 billion RCF was undrawn.
The covenants of the RCF include financial covenants (Net Debt/Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and
Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) and Adjusted EBITDA/Net Interest ratios related to industrial activities) as well as
negative pledge, pari passu, cross-default and change of control clauses. The failure to comply with these covenants
and, in certain cases if not suitably remedied, can lead to the requirement of early repayment of any outstanding
amounts. As of December 31, 2016, FCA was in compliance with the covenants of the RCF.
At December 31, 2016, undrawn committed credit lines totaling €6.2 billion included the €5.0 billion RCF and
approximately €1.2 billion of other revolving credit facilities. At December 31, 2015, undrawn committed credit lines
totaling €3.4 billion included the first tranche of €2.5 billion of the €5.0 billion RCF and approximately €0.9 billion of
other revolving credit facilities.
European Investment Bank Borrowings
We have financing agreements with the European Investment Bank (“EIB”) for a total of €1.3 billion outstanding at
December 31, 2016 (€1.2 billion outstanding at December 31, 2015), which included (i) a new loan for €250 million
entered into in December 2016 described below, (ii) the €600 million facility with the EIB and SACE described below,
(iii) a facility of €400 million (maturing in 2018) for supporting certain investments and research and development
programs in Italy to protect the environment through the reduction of emissions and improved energy efficiency and
(iv) a €500 million facility (maturing in 2021) for an investment program relating to the modernization and expansion of
production capacity of an automotive plant in Serbia.
On December 2, 2016, the Group entered into a new €250 million loan with the EIB for research and development
projects implemented by FCA. The three-year loan will support the Group’s three-year (2017-2019) investment plan
in research and development centers in Italy, which includes a number of key objectives such as greater efficiency, a
reduction in CO2 emissions by petrol and alternative fuel engines and the study of new hybrid architectures, as well as
certain capital expenditures for facilities located in southern Italy.
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On June 29, 2015, FCA, the EIB and SACE finalized a €600 million loan earmarked to support the Group’s automotive
research, development and production plans for 2015 to 2017 which includes studies for efficient vehicle technologies
for vehicle safety and new vehicle architectures. The three-year loan due July 2018 provided by the EIB, which is also
50 percent guaranteed by SACE, relates to FCA’s production and research and development sites in both northern
and southern Italy.
Brazil
Our Brazilian subsidiaries have access to various local bank facilities in order to fund investments and operations. Total
debt outstanding under those facilities amounted to €4.0 billion at December 31, 2016 (€4.1 billion at December 31,
2015), of which €3.3 billion (€3.6 billion at December 31, 2015) are loans with an average residual maturity of 1 to 2
years, while €0.7 billion (€0.5 billion at December 31, 2015) are short-term credit facilities. The loans primarily include
subsidized loans granted by public financing institutions such as Banco Nacional do Desenvolvimento (“BNDES”),
with the aim to support industrial projects in certain areas. This provided the Group the opportunity to fund large
investments in Brazil with loans of sizeable amounts at low rates. At December 31, 2016, outstanding subsidized loans
amounted to €2.6 billion (€1.9 billion at December 31, 2015), of which €1.6 billion (€1.2 billion at December 31, 2015)
related to the construction of the plant in Pernambuco (Brazil), which has been supported by subsidized credit lines
totaling Brazilian Real (“BRL”) 6.5 billion (€1.9 billion). Approximately €0.3 billion of committed credit lines contracted to
fund scheduled investments in the area were undrawn at December 31, 2016 (€0.3 billion at December 31, 2015). The
average residual maturity of the subsidized loans was approximately 3 years.
Mexico Bank Loan
On March 20, 2015, FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V., (“FCA Mexico”), our principal operating subsidiary in Mexico, entered
into a U.S.$0.9 billion (€0.8 billion) non-revolving loan agreement (“Mexico Bank Loan”) maturing on March 20, 2022
and received a disbursement of U.S.$0.5 billion (€0.5 billion at December 31, 2016), which bears interest at one-
month LIBOR plus 3.35 percent per annum. The proceeds were used to prepay all amounts outstanding under
the Mexican development bank credit facilities amounting to approximately €414 million. Effective June 24, 2016,
the Group terminated early the disbursement term for the undrawn portion of the non-revolving loan agreement of
FCA Mexico and as a result, the undisbursed U.S.$0.4 billion (€0.4 billion) is no longer available to the Group. As of
December 31, 2016, we may prepay all or any portion of the loan without premium or penalty.
Principal payments are due on the loan in seventeen equal quarterly installments based on the total amount of all
disbursements made under the loan agreement beginning March 20, 2018, and interest is paid monthly throughout
the term of the loan. The loan agreement requires FCA Mexico to maintain certain fixed and other assets as collateral,
and comply with certain covenants, including, but not limited to, financial maintenance covenants, limitations on liens,
incurrence of debt and asset sales. As of December 31, 2016, FCA Mexico was in compliance with all covenants
under the Mexico Bank Loan.
Asset-backed financing
Asset-backed financing represents the amount of financing received through factoring transactions which do not meet
IAS 39 derecognition requirements and are recognized as assets of the same amount of €410 million (€206 million at
December 31, 2015) within Trade and other receivables in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Note 15,
Trade, other receivables and tax receivables).
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Other debt
At December 31, 2016, Other debt included the unsecured Canada HCT Notes totaling €278 million, including
accrued interest (€366 million at December 31, 2015, including accrued interest), which represents FCA US’s principal
Canadian subsidiary’s remaining financial liability to the Canadian Health Care Trust arising from the settlement of its
obligations for postretirement health care benefits for National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General
Workers Union of Canada “CAW” (now part of Unifor), which represented employees, retirees and dependents. During
the year ended December 31, 2016, FCA US’s Canadian subsidiary made payments on the Canada HCT Notes
totaling €148 million, which included accrued interest and the prepayment of all scheduled payments due on the
Canada HCT Tranche C Note. The prepayment on the Canada HCT Tranche C Note made on July 15, 2016 resulted
in a loss on extinguishment of debt of €8 million that was recorded within Net financial expenses in the Consolidated
Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, FCA US’s Canadian subsidiary made payments on the Canada HCT
Notes totaling €288 million, which included the prepayment of the remaining scheduled payments due on the Canada
HCT Tranche A Note and accrued interest. The prepayment on the Canada HCT Tranche A Note made on July 31,
2015 resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of €16 million that was recorded within Net financial expenses in the
Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2015.
As described in more detail in Note 27, Equity, FCA issued Mandatory Convertible Securities with an aggregate
notional amount of U.S.$2,875 million (€2,293 million), whereby the obligation to pay coupons as required by the
Mandatory Convertible Securities met the definition of a financial liability. The Mandatory Convertible Securities were
converted into FCA common shares on December 15, 2016 and the financial liability of U.S.$226 million (€213 million)
was paid in cash. At December 31, 2015, the financial liability component was U.S.$216 million (€199 million) and was
included within Other debt.
Other debt also included funds raised from financial services companies, primarily in Brazil, deposits from dealers in
Brazil and the Group’s payables for finance leases, which are summarized in the table below:
Due
within
one
year
Due
between
one and
three
years
Due
between
three
and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
At December 31
2015
Due
within
one
year
Due
between
one and
three
years
Due
between
three
and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
2016
Total
(€ million)
Minimum future lease
payments
Interest expense
Present value of minimum
lease payments
€
€
138
(22)
€
246
(29)
€
131
(7)
188
(5)
€
703
(63)
€
€
115
(25)
€
211
(37)
€
182
(16)
€
190
(4)
698
(82)
€
116
€
217
€
124
€
183
€
640
€
90
€
174
€
166
€
186
€
616
Debt secured by assets
At December 31, 2016, debt secured by assets of the Group (excluding FCA US) amounted to €914 million (€747 million
at December 31, 2015), of which €433 million (€373 million at December 31, 2015) was due to creditors for assets
acquired under finance leases and the remaining amount mainly related to subsidized financing in Latin America. The
total carrying amount of assets acting as security for loans for the Group (excluding FCA US) amounted to €1,940 million
at December 31, 2016 (€1,400 million at December 31, 2015) (Note 11, Property, plant and equipment).
At December 31, 2016, debt secured by assets of FCA US amounted to €3,446 million and included €2,678 million
relating to the Tranche B Term Loans, €207 million due to creditors for assets acquired under finance leases and €561
million for other debt and financial commitments. At December 31, 2015, debt secured by assets of FCA US of €5,254
million included €4,437 million relating to the Tranche B Term Loans, €243 million due to creditors for assets acquired
under finance leases and €574 million for other debt and financial commitments.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
22. OTHER LIABILITIES AND TAX PAYABLES
Other liabilities consisted of the following:
At December 31
Advances on buy-back agreements
€
2,081
€
— €
2,081
€
2,492
€
— €
Current
Non-
current
2016
Total
Current
(€ million)
Non-
current
Indirect tax payables
Accrued expenses and deferred income
Payables to personnel
Social security payables
Amounts due to customers for contract work (Note 14)
Other
Total Other liabilities
667
1,320
1,006
312
236
2,187
968
2,428
34
7
—
166
1,635
3,748
1,040
319
236
2,353
605
996
968
329
227
2,130
700
2,182
4
4
—
293
€
7,809
€
3,603
€
11,412
€
7,747
€
3,183
€
10,930
2015
Total
2,492
1,305
3,178
972
333
227
2,423
An analysis of Other liabilities (excluding Accrued expenses and deferred income) by due date was as follows:
Total
due
within
one year
(Current)
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
due after
one year
(Non-
Current)
2016
Total
At December 31
2015
Total
due
within
one year
(Current)
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
due after
one year
(Non-
Current)
Total
(€ million)
Other liabilities (excluding
Accrued expenses and
deferred income)
€ 6,489
€ 1,159
€
16
€ 1,175
€ 7,664
€ 6,751
€
990
€
11
€ 1,001
€ 7,752
Advances on buy-back agreements refers to buy-back agreements entered into by the Group and includes the price
received for the product recognized as an advance at the date of the sale, and subsequently, the repurchase price
and the remaining lease installments yet to be recognized.
Indirect tax payables includes taxes on commercial transactions accrued by the Group’s Brazilian subsidiary, FCA
Brazil, for which the Group (as well as a number of important industrial groups that operate in Brazil) is awaiting the
decision by the Supreme Court regarding its claim alleging double taxation. In March 2007, FCA Brazil received
a preliminary trial court decision allowing the payment of such tax on a taxable base consistent with the Group’s
position. Since it is a preliminary decision and the timing for the Supreme Court decision is not predictable, the
difference between the tax payments as preliminary allowed and the full amount determined as required by the
legislation still in force is recognized as a non-current liability.
Deferred income includes revenues not yet recognized in relation to separately-priced extended warranties and
service contracts. These revenues will be recognized in the Consolidated Income Statement over the contract period
in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred based on historical information. Deferred income also includes the
remaining portion of government grants that will be recognized as income in the Consolidated Income Statement over
the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to offset.
During the first half of the year ended December 31, 2016, a total of €156 million was recognized within Cost of
revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement related to net incremental costs from the implementation of the
Group’s plan to realign its existing capacity in NAFTA to better meet market demand for pickup trucks and utility
vehicles. This amount is included within Other liabilities.
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On January 21, 2016, the third installment of U.S.$175 million (€161 million) was paid on the obligation arising from the
memorandum of understanding entered into by FCA US with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace
and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, and the remaining fourth installment of U.S.$175 million (€166 million)
is included within Other liabilities.
Tax payables
An analysis by due date for Tax payables was as follows:
Total
due
within
one year
(Current)
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
due after
one year
(Non-
Current)
2016
Total
At December 31
2015
Total
due
within
one year
(Current)
Due
between
one and
five
years
Due
beyond
five
years
Total
due after
one year
(Non-
Current)
Total
(€ million)
Tax payables
€
162
€
25
€ — €
25
€
187
€
241
€
31
€ — €
31
€
272
23. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis
The following table shows the fair value hierarchy for financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a
recurring basis:
At December 31
Available-for-sale:
Available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale securities
Held-for-trading:
Held-for trading investments
Held-for-trading securities
Collateral deposits
Derivative financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total Assets
Derivative financial liabilities
Total Liabilities
Note
13
13
13
13
13
16
17
16
€
135
€
84
49
203
68
—
15,790
16
2
—
—
—
458
1,528
€ 16,329
€ 2,004
—
€
— €
695
695
€
€
12
—
—
—
21
—
33
2
2
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
2016
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(€ million)
€
— €
151
€
€
— €
98
49
203
68
479
€
184
295
48
213
40
—
19
5
—
—
—
813
2,565
17,318
18,097
€ 18,366
€ 18,877
€ 3,402
697
697
€
—
€
— €
701
701
€
€
20,662
€ 22,291
736
736
€
2015
Total
203
312
48
213
40
813
12
—
—
—
—
—
12
35
35
In 2016, there were no transfers between Levels in the fair value hierarchy.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
The fair value of derivative financial assets and liabilities is measured by taking into consideration market parameters
at the balance sheet date and using valuation techniques widely accepted in the financial business environment. In
particular:
the fair value of forward contracts and currency swaps is determined by taking the prevailing exchange rates and
interest rates at the balance sheet date;
the fair value of interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements is determined by taking the prevailing interest rates
at the balance sheet date and using the discounted expected cash flow method;
the fair value of combined interest rate and currency swaps is determined using the exchange and interest rates
prevailing at the balance sheet date and the discounted expected cash flow method;
the fair value of swaps and options hedging commodity price risk is determined by using suitable valuation
techniques and taking market parameters at the balance sheet date (in particular, underlying prices, interest rates
and volatility rates).
The carrying value of Cash and cash equivalents (Note 17, Cash and cash equivalents) usually approximates fair value
due to the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of money market funds is also based on available market
quotations. Where appropriate, the fair value of cash equivalents is determined with discounted expected cash flow
techniques using observable market yields (categorized as Level 2).
The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in items measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3:
At January 1, 2015
Gains/(Losses) recognized in Consolidated Income Statement
Gains/(Losses) recognized in Other comprehensive income
Transfer to Assets held for distribution
Issues/Settlements
At December 31, 2015
Gains/(Losses) recognized in Consolidated Income Statement
Gains/(Losses) recognized in Other comprehensive income
Issues/Settlements
At December 31, 2016
Securities
Derivative financial
assets/(liabilities)
(€ million)
22
1
—
(11)
—
12
—
—
—
12
€
€
(4)
(14)
(39)
—
22
(35)
(31)
62
23
19
€
€
The gains/(losses) included in the Consolidated Income Statements are recognized within Cost of revenues. Of the
total gains/(losses) recognized in Other comprehensive income, €60 million was reflected within Cash flow reserves
and €2 million was reflected within Currency translation differences.
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Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value on recurring basis
The carrying value for current receivables and payables is a reasonable approximation of the fair value as the present
value of future cash flows does not differ significantly from carrying value.
Refer to Note 3, Scope of Consolidation (Acquisition of the remaining ownership interest in FCA US), for a discussion
of the residual value methodology used to determine the fair values of the acquired elements in connection with the
transactions related to the acquisition of the remaining 41.5 percent interest in FCA US and the MOU.
The following table provides the carrying amount and fair value for financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair
value on a recurring basis:
Dealer financing
Retail financing
Finance lease
Other receivables from financing activities
Total Receivables from financing activities
Asset backed financing
Notes
Other debt
Total Debt
Carrying
amount
Note
At December 31
2016
Fair
Value
(€ million)
Carrying
amount
2015
Fair
Value
€
2,115
€
2,115
€
1,650
€
1,649
15
€
€
286
6
171
2,578
410
12,351
11,287
€
€
285
6
171
2,577
410
13,164
11,311
€
€
238
8
110
2,006
206
13,441
14,139
€
€
21
€
24,048
€
24,885
€
27,786
€
232
8
110
1,999
206
14,120
14,074
28,400
The fair value of Receivables from financing activities, which are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy,
has been estimated with discounted cash flows models. The most significant inputs used for this measurement
are market discount rates that reflect conditions applied in various reference markets on receivables with similar
characteristics, adjusted in order to take into account the credit risk of the counterparties.
Notes that are traded in active markets for which close or last trade pricing is available are classified within Level 1 of
the fair value hierarchy. Notes for which such prices are not available (such as the FCA US Secured Senior Notes that
were prepaid in 2015 as discussed in Note 21, Debt), are valued at the last available price or based on quotes received
from independent pricing services or from dealers who trade in such securities and are categorized as Level 2. At
December 31, 2016, €13,157 million and €7 million of notes were classified within Level 1 and Level 2, respectively. At
December 31, 2015, €14,113 million and €7 million of notes were classified within Level 1 and Level 2, respectively.
The fair value of Other debt included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy has been estimated using discounted
cash flow models. The main inputs used are year-end market interest rates, adjusted for market expectations of the
Group’s non-performance risk implied in quoted prices of traded securities issued by the Group and existing credit
derivatives on Group liabilities. The fair value of the debt that requires significant adjustments using unobservable
inputs is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. At December 31, 2016, €9,424 million and €1,887
million of Other Debt was classified within Level 2 and Level 3, respectively. At December 31, 2015, €12,099 million
and €1,975 million of Other Debt was classified within Level 2 and Level 3, respectively.
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24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Pursuant to IAS 24 - Related Party Disclosures, the related parties of the Group are entities and individuals capable
of exercising control, joint control or significant influence over the Group and its subsidiaries. Related parties include
companies belonging to Exor N.V. (the largest shareholder of FCA through its 29.41 percent common shares
shareholding interest and 42.60 percent voting power at December 31, 2016), which include Ferrari N.V. and
CNHI. Exor N.V. received 73,606,222 of FCA common shares in connection with the conversion of the Mandatory
Convertible Securities into FCA common shares on December 16, 2016 (Note 27, Equity). Related parties also include
associates, joint ventures and unconsolidated subsidiaries of the Group. In addition, members of the FCA Board of
Directors, Board of Statutory Auditors (through the date of the Merger) and executives with strategic responsibilities
and certain members of their families are also considered related parties.
Transactions carried out by the Group with its related parties are on commercial terms that are normal in the
respective markets, considering the characteristics of the goods or services involved, and primarily relate to:
the purchase of engines and engine components for Maserati vehicles from Ferrari N.V.;
the sale of automotive lighting and automotive components to Ferrari N.V.;
transactions related to the display of FCA brand names on Ferrari N.V. Formula 1 cars;
the sale of motor vehicles to the joint ventures Tofas and FCA Bank leasing and renting subsidiaries;
the sale of engines, other components and production systems and the purchase of light commercial vehicles with
the joint operation Sevel S.p.A.;
the sale of engines, other components and production systems to companies of CNHI;
the purchase of vehicles, the provision of services and the sale of goods with the joint operation Fiat India
Automobiles Private Limited;
the provision of services and the sale of goods to the GAC FCA JV;
the provision of services (accounting, payroll, tax administration, information technology, purchasing and security) to
companies of CNHI;
the purchase of light commercial vehicles and passenger cars from the joint venture Tofas; and
the purchase of commercial vehicles under contract manufacturing agreement from companies of CNHI.
The most significant financial transactions with related parties generated Receivables from financing activities of the
Group’s financial services companies from joint ventures and Asset-backed financing relating to amounts due to
FCA Bank for the sale of receivables which do not qualify for derecognition under IAS 39 – Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement.
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217
The amounts for significant transactions with related parties recognized in the Consolidated Income Statements were
as follows:
2016
Selling,
general
and
other
costs
Net
Financial
expenses/
(income)
Net
Revenues
Cost of
revenues
Net
Revenues
Cost of
revenues
(€ million)
Years ended December 31
2015
Selling,
general
and
other
costs
Net
Financial
expenses/
(income)
Net
Revenues
Cost of
revenues
2014
Selling,
general
and
other
costs
Net
Financial
expenses
€
1,536 € 2,811 €
3 €
— €
1,533 € 1,611 € — €
— € 1,247 € 1,189 €
1 € —
381
1,571
683
23
36
—
18
—
1
5
5
(21)
(82)
(1)
(3)
—
(39)
—
1
—
311
1,447
252
15
29
—
14
—
4
22
4,230
2,835
(99)
(38)
3,587
1,651
91
543
81
—
—
47
422
246
—
3
—
—
—
143
26
—
—
—
—
—
143
564
n/a
14
431
n/a
—
—
—
1
132
17
4
9
—
—
—
13
6
—
n/a
—
30
—
—
—
274
276
153
17
18
—
10
—
—
22
30
1,985
1,221
—
—
n/a
—
—
102
602
n/a
2
492
n/a
—
—
—
4
4
7
—
—
—
12
6
—
n/a
89
20
—
29
—
—
—
29
—
—
n/a
—
—
624
668
172
—
564
432
149
—
602
496
109
—
57
7
8
(1)
79
13
8
(1)
52
7
21
1
€
5,002 € 3,557 €
81 €
(39) €
4,373 € 2,110 €
176 €
29 € 2,741 € 1,726 €
148 €
30
€ 111,018 € 95,295 € 7,568 € 2,016 € 110,595 € 97,620 € 7,576 € 2,366 € 93,640 € 81,592 € 6,973 € 2,051
Tofas
Sevel S.p.A.
FCA Bank
GAC FCA JV
Fiat India
Automobiles
Limited
Other
Total joint
arrangements
Total
associates
CNHI
Ferrari N.V.
Directors,
Statutory
Auditors and Key
Management
Other
Total CNHI,
Ferrari,
Directors and
other
Total
unconsolidated
subsidiaries
Total
transactions
with related
parties
Total for the
Group
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Assets and liabilities from significant transactions with related parties were as follows:
At December 31
Trade and
other
receivables
Trade
payables
Other
liabilities
Asset-
backed
financing
2016
Debt
Trade
and other
receivables
(€ million)
Trade
payables
Other
liabilities
Asset-
backed
financing
€
28
€
€
52
€ — €
— €
31
€
108
169
€
— € — €
117
133
298
248
2
—
—
4
552
18
82
75
2
159
201
121
33
2
25
410
30
80
25
—
105
Tofas
FCA Bank
GAC FCA JV
Sevel S.p.A.
Fiat India
Automobiles Limited
Other
Total joint
arrangements
Total associates
CNHI
Ferrari N.V.
Other
Total CNHI, Ferrari
N.V. and other
Total
unconsolidated
subsidiaries
Total originating
from related parties €
84
9
629
€
738
€
202
4
4
—
—
168
18
15
—
—
15
1
—
—
—
—
169
—
—
—
—
—
—
169
€
18
—
8
—
—
26
—
4
—
—
4
25
55
128
147
29
1
26
362
62
79
n/a
—
79
107
157
218
3
—
—
2
380
24
76
n/a
2
78
18
61
5
—
—
183
21
6
n/a
—
6
1
2015
Debt
—
49
—
4
—
—
53
—
—
n/a
—
—
14
67
—
—
—
—
133
—
—
n/a
—
—
—
133
€
Total for the Group
€
7,854
€ 22,655
€ 11,412
410
€ 23,638
206
€ 27,580
€
€
€
€
610
€
500
€
211
7,060
€ 21,465
€ 10,930
€
€
Commitments and Guarantees pledged in favor of related parties
As of December 31, 2016, the Group had guarantees of €2 million on debt related to the Group’s joint ventures (€4
million at December 31, 2015).
As of December 31, 2016, the Group had a take or pay commitment with Tofas with future minimum expected
obligations as follows:
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022 and thereafter
(€ million)
306
334
257
251
230
155
€
€
€
€
€
€
The Group’s commitments for investments in joint ventures as of December 31, 2015 of €101 million included
our commitment for contributions to the GAC FCA JV (refer to Note 25, Guarantees granted, commitments and
contingent liabilities).
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Compensation to Directors, Statutory Auditors and Key Management
The fees of the Directors and Statutory Auditors of the Group for carrying out their respective functions, including
those in other consolidated companies, were as follows:
Directors(1)
Statutory auditors of Fiat
Total Compensation
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
(€ thousand)
39,329
—
39,329
€
€
38,488
—
38,488
€
€
2014
14,305
186
14,491
€
€
(1) This amount includes the notional compensation cost arising from long-term share-based compensation granted to the Chief Executive Officer
and share-based compensation to non-executive Directors.
Refer to Note 18, Share-based compensation, for information related to the special recognition award granted to the
Chief Executive Officer on April 16, 2015 and the PSU and RSU awards granted to certain key employees.
The aggregate compensation expense for remaining executives with strategic responsibilities was approximately €103
million for 2016 (€65 million in 2015 and €23 million in 2014), which includes, in addition to base compensation:
an amount of approximately €73 million in 2016 (approximately €38 million in 2015 and approximately €2 million
in 2014) for share-based compensation expense, which increased primarily due to the grant of the PSU and RSU
awards in 2015;
an amount of approximately €8 million in 2016 (approximately €8 million in 2015 and approximately €9 million in
2014) for short-term employee benefits;
an amount of €6 million in 2016 (€3 million in 2015 and €2 million in 2014) for pension and similar benefits;
In 2014, the Chief Executive Officer received a cash award of €24.7 million and was assigned a €12 million post-
mandate award as recognition that he was instrumental in major strategic and financial accomplishments for the
Group. Most notably, through his vision and guidance, FCA was formed, creating enormous value for the Company,
its shareholders and stakeholders.
In 2014, Ferrari S.p.A. recorded a cost of €15 million in connection with the resignation of Mr. Luca Cordero di
Montezemolo as Chairman of Ferrari S.p.A., former Director of Fiat.
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25. GUARANTEES GRANTED, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Guarantees granted
At December 31, 2016, the Group had pledged guarantees on the debt or commitments of third parties totaling €8
million (€19 million at December 31, 2015), as well as guarantees of €2 million on related party debt (€4 million at
December 31, 2015).
SCUSA Private-label financing agreement
In February 2013, FCA US entered into a private-label financing agreement (the “SCUSA Agreement”) with Santander
Consumer USA Inc. (“SCUSA”), an affiliate of Banco Santander, which launched on May 1, 2013. Under the SCUSA
Agreement, SCUSA provides a wide range of wholesale and retail financing services to FCA US’s dealers and
consumers in accordance with its usual and customary lending standards, under the Chrysler Capital brand name.
The SCUSA Agreement has a ten-year term from February 2013, subject to early termination in certain circumstances,
including the failure by a party to comply with certain of its ongoing obligations under the SCUSA Agreement. In
accordance with the terms of the agreement, SCUSA provided an upfront, nonrefundable payment of €109 million
(U.S.$150 million) in May 2013, which was recognized as deferred revenue and is amortized over ten years. At
December 31, 2016, €90 million (U.S.$95 million) remained in deferred revenue.
From time to time, FCA US works with certain lenders to subsidize interest rates or cash payments at the inception
of a financing arrangement to incentivize customers to purchase its vehicles, a practice known as “subvention.” FCA
US has provided SCUSA with limited exclusivity rights to participate in specified minimum percentages of certain of its
retail financing rate subvention programs. SCUSA has committed to certain revenue sharing arrangements, as well as
to consider future revenue sharing opportunities. SCUSA bears the risk of loss on loans contemplated by the SCUSA
Agreement. The parties share in any residual gains and losses in respect of consumer leases, subject to specific
provisions in the SCUSA Agreement, including limitations on FCA US participation in gains and losses.
Other repurchase obligations
In accordance with the terms of other wholesale financing arrangements in Mexico, FCA Mexico is required to
repurchase dealer inventory financed under these arrangements, upon certain triggering events and with certain
exceptions, including in the event of an actual or constructive termination of a dealer’s franchise agreement. These
obligations exclude certain vehicles including, but not limited to, vehicles that have been damaged or altered, that
are missing equipment or that have excessive mileage or an original invoice date that is more than one year prior
to the repurchase date. In December 2015, FCA Mexico entered into a ten-year private label financing agreement
with FC Financial, S.A De C.V., Sofom, E.R., Grupo Financiaro Inbursa (“FC Financial”), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Banco Inbursa, under which FC Financial provides a wide range of financial wholesale and retail financial services to
FCA Mexico’s dealers and retail customers under the FCA Financial Mexico brand name. The wholesale repurchase
obligation under the new agreement will be limited to wholesale purchases in case of actual or constructive termination
of a dealer’s franchise agreement.
At December 31, 2016, the maximum potential amount of future payments required to be made in accordance
with these wholesale financing arrangements was approximately €216 million (U.S.$228 million) and was based on
the aggregate repurchase value of eligible vehicles financed through such arrangements in the respective dealer’s
stock. If vehicles are required to be repurchased through such arrangements, the total exposure would be reduced
to the extent the vehicles can be resold to another dealer. The fair value of the guarantee was less than €0.1 million
at December 31, 2016, which considers both the likelihood that the triggering events will occur and the estimated
payment that would be made net of the estimated value of inventory that would be reacquired upon the occurrence of
such events. These estimates are based on historical experience.
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Arrangements with key suppliers
From time to time, in the ordinary course of our business, the Group enters into various arrangements with key third
party suppliers in order to establish strategic and technological advantages. A limited number of these arrangements
contain unconditional purchase obligations to purchase a fixed or minimum quantity of goods and/or services
with fixed and determinable price provisions. Future minimum purchase obligations under these arrangements at
December 31, 2016 were as follows:
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022 and thereafter
(€ million)
956
894
499
437
326
191
€
€
€
€
€
€
Operating lease contracts
The Group has operating lease contracts for the right to use industrial buildings and equipment with an average term
of 10-20 years and 3-5 years, respectively. The following table summarizes the total future minimum lease payments
under non-cancellable lease contracts:
Due within
one year
Due
between
one and
three years
Due
between
three and
five years
(€ million)
At December 31, 2016
Due
beyond
five years
Total
Future minimum lease payments under operating lease agreements
€
274
€
418
€
271
€
411
€
1,374
During 2016, the Group recognized lease payments expense of €339 million (€246 million in 2015 and €195 million
in 2014).
Other commitments, arrangements and contractual rights
GAC FCA JV
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Group committed to contributing a total 1.3 billion Renminbi (“RMB”)
(approximately €186 million) to the GAC FCA JV, which began localizing the production of Jeep vehicles for the
Chinese market, of which RMB 700 million (approximately €100 million) was contributed in October 2015 and the
remaining amount of RMB 600 million (approximately €82 million) was contributed in April 2016. A total of €171 million
was contributed during the year ended December 31, 2015.
UAW Labor Agreement
In October 2015, FCA US and the UAW agreed to a new four-year national collective bargaining agreement, which
will expire in September 2019. The provisions of the new agreement continue certain opportunities for success-based
compensation upon meeting certain quality and financial performance metrics. The agreement closes the pay gap
between “Traditional” and “In-progression” employees over an eight-year period and will continue to provide UAW-
represented employees with a simplified adjusted profit sharing plan. The adjusted profit sharing plan will be effective
for the 2016 plan year and is directly aligned with NAFTA profitability. The agreement includes lump-sum payments in
lieu of further wage increases of primarily U.S.$4,000 for “Traditional” employees and U.S.$3,000 for “In-progression”
employees totaling approximately U.S.$141 million (€127 million) that was paid to UAW members on November 6,
2015. These payments are being amortized ratably over the four-year labor agreement period.
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Italian labor agreement
In April 2015, a new four-year compensation agreement was signed by FCA companies in Italy within the automobiles
business. The new compensation agreement was subsequently included into the new labor agreement and was
extended to all FCA companies in Italy on July 7, 2015.
The compensation arrangement was effective retrospectively from January 1, 2015 through to December 31, 2018
and incentivizes all employees toward achievement of the productivity, quality and profitability targets established
in the 2015-2018 period of the 2014-2018 business plan developed in May 2014 by adding two variable additional
elements to base pay:
an annual bonus calculated on the basis of production efficiencies achieved and the plant’s World Class
Manufacturing audit status, and
a component linked to achievement of the financial targets established in the 2015-2018 period of the 2014-2018
business plan (“Business Plan Bonus”) for the EMEA region, including the activities of the premium brands Alfa
Romeo and Maserati. A portion of the Business Plan Bonus is a guaranteed amount based on employees’ base
salaries and is paid over four years in quarterly installments, while the remaining portion is to be paid in March 2019
to active employees as of December 31, 2018, with at least two years of service during 2015 through 2018.
A total of €117 million and €115 million was recorded as an expense for the compensation agreement for the years
ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Canada labor agreement
FCA entered into a new four-year labor agreement with Unifor in Canada that was ratified on October 16, 2016.
The terms of this agreement provide a two percent wage increase in the first and fourth years of the agreement for
employees hired prior to September 24, 2012 and will continue to close the pay gap for employees hired on or after
September 24, 2012 by revising a ten-year progressive pay scale plan. The agreement includes a lump sum payment
in lieu of further wage increases of 6,000 Canadian dollars (“CAD$”) per employee totaling approximately CAD$55
million (approximately €38 million) that was paid to Unifor members on November 4, 2016. These payments will be
amortized ratably over the four-year labor agreement period. The new agreement expires September 2020.
Mercurio
As a result of the merger between Itedi and GELE being highly probable and Itedi being classified as held for sale at
December 31, 2016, the put option that was granted by the Group to Mercurio in January 2015 was deemed to be
substantially canceled (Note 3, Scope of consolidation).
Sevel S.p.A.
As part of the Sevel cooperation agreement with Peugeot-Citroen SA (“PSA”), the Group is party to a call agreement
with PSA whereby, from July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017, the Group will have the right to acquire the residual
interest in the joint operation Sevel with effect from December 31, 2017.
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Contingent liabilities
In connection with significant asset divestitures carried out in prior years, the Group provided indemnities to
purchasers with the maximum amount of potential liability under these contracts generally capped at a percentage
of the purchase price. These liabilities refer principally to potential liabilities arising from possible breaches of
representations and warranties provided in the contracts and, in certain instances, environmental or tax matters,
generally for a limited period of time. Potential obligations with respect to these indemnities were approximately €170
million and a total of €50 million has been recognized within Provisions related to these obligations as of December 31,
2016 and 2015. The Group has provided certain other indemnifications that do not limit potential payment and as
such, it was not possible to estimate the maximum amount of potential future payments that could result from claims
made under these indemnities.
Takata airbag inflators
On November 3, 2015, NHTSA issued the Takata Consent Order regarding Takata passenger airbags manufactured
using non-desiccated Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (“PSAN”) that were installed in other original equipment
manufacturers’ vehicles. On May 4, 2016, NHTSA published an amendment to the original Takata Consent Order.
This amendment expanded the scope of the original consent order to include 7.6 million additional units of non-
desiccated PSAN airbag inflators, of which approximately 2 million inflator units are deferred and are not yet subject
to recall. In compliance with the amendment to the Takata Consent Order, on May 16, 2016, Takata submitted a
Defect Incident Report (“DIR”) to NHTSA declaring the non-desiccated PSAN airbag inflators defective. As a result,
FCA US has announced a recall of vehicles, assembled in NAFTA, related to the May 16, 2016 DIR, which represents
approximately 5.6 million inflator units. We are also analyzing approximately 1.5 million units of non-desiccated PSAN
airbag inflators included in our vehicles assembled in other jurisdictions. These vehicles have not been recalled and
no costs have been accrued. We do not anticipate the cost associated with any potential recall would be material
to the Group. Considering the estimated cost of the recall and the estimated participation rate of the recalls taking
into account the age of the vehicles involved, we recognized €414 million within Cost of revenues for the year ended
December 31, 2016. The charges reflect our assumptions on participation rate based on the Group’s historical
experience and industry data. If our actual experience differs from our historical experience or industry data, this could
result in an adjustment to the warranty provision in the future. We continue to assess the condition and performance
of airbag inflators supplied by Takata. While there have not been any known issues relating to the unrecalled units,
as additional information, data and analysis become available and we continue discussions with our regulators, the
number of inflator units that may become subject to recalls could be expanded. Any liability for the estimated cost for
future recalls would be recognized in the period in which a recall becomes probable.
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Litigation
On September 11, 2015, a putative securities class action complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of New York against us alleging material misstatements regarding our compliance with regulatory
requirements and that we failed to timely disclose certain expenses relating to our vehicle recall campaigns. On
October 5, 2016, the district court dismissed the claims relating to the disclosure of vehicle recall campaign expenses
but ruled that claims regarding the alleged misstatements regarding regulatory requirements would be allowed to
proceed. On February 17, 2017, the plaintiffs amended their complaint to allege material misstatements regarding
emissions compliance. At this stage of the proceedings, we are unable to reliably evaluate the likelihood that a loss will
be incurred or estimate a range of possible loss.
On July 18, 2016, FCA confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation
into FCA’s reporting of vehicle unit sales to end customers in the U.S. and that inquiries into similar issues have been
received from the U.S. Department of Justice. FCA is cooperating with these investigations, however their outcome is
uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. At this early stage, we are unable to reliably evaluate the likelihood that
a loss will be incurred or estimate a range of possible loss.
We are also aware of two putative securities class action lawsuits pending against us in the U.S. District Court for the
Eastern District of Michigan alleging material misstatements with regard to our reporting of vehicle unit sales to end
consumers in the U.S. At this early stage, we are unable to reliably evaluate the likelihood that a loss will be incurred or
estimate a range of possible loss.
On July 9, 2012, a lawsuit was filed against FCA US in the Superior Court of Decatur County, Georgia, U.S. (“the
Court”), with respect to a March 2012 fatality in a rear-impact collision involving a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturer had acted in a reckless and wanton fashion when it designed and sold the
vehicle due to the placement of the fuel tank behind the rear axle and had breached a duty to warn of the alleged
danger. On April 2, 2015, a jury found in favor of the plaintiffs and the trial court entered a judgment against FCA US in
the amount of U.S.$148.5 million (€141 million). On July 24, 2015, the Court issued a remittitur reducing the judgment
against FCA US to U.S.$40 million (€38 million).
FCA US believes the jury verdict was not supported by the evidence or the law and appealed the Court’s verdict. FCA
US maintains that the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is not defective, and its fuel system does not pose an unreasonable
risk to motor vehicle safety. The vehicle met or exceeded all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,
including the standard governing fuel system integrity. Furthermore, FCA US submitted extensive data to NHTSA
validating that the vehicle performs as well as, or better than, peer vehicles in impact studies, and nothing revealed
in the trial altered this data. During the trial, however, FCA US was not allowed to introduce all the data previously
provided to NHTSA, which demonstrated that the vehicle’s fuel system is not defective.
On November 15, 2016, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the Court’s verdict and judgment of U.S.$40 million
(€38 million). On December 23, 2016, FCA US filed a petition with the Georgia Supreme Court. While a decision by the
Georgia Supreme Court could affirm the judgment, FCA US is seeking an order from the Georgia Supreme Court to
instead overturn the verdict, order a new trial, or further modify the amount of the judgment. We do not believe a loss,
if any, will exceed the amount of the current judgment and believe it is more likely that a loss, if any, will be less than
the current judgment and will be covered by our existing provisions.
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Other
Government and regulatory scrutiny of the automotive industry has also continued to intensify during the course
of 2016, and is expected to remain high, particularly in light of recent regulatory actions related to diesel emissions
involving a number of automakers. We have received inquiries from several regulatory authorities as they examine the
on-road tailpipe emissions of several automakers’ vehicles. We are, when jurisdictionally appropriate, cooperating with
inquiries from several European Union member state agencies.
In particular, we have been working with the Italian Ministry of Transport (“MIT”) and the Dutch Vehicle Regulator
(“RDW”), the authorities that certified FCA diesel vehicles for sale in the European Union. We also initially responded
to inquiries from the German authority, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (“KBA”), regarding emissions test results for our
vehicles reported by KBA, and we discussed the KBA reported test results, our emission control calibrations and
the features of the vehicles in question. After these initial discussions, the MIT, which has sole authority for regulatory
compliance of the vehicles it has certified, asserted its jurisdiction over the matters raised by the KBA, tested the
vehicles, determined that the vehicles complied with applicable European regulations and informed the KBA of its
determination. The German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (“BMVI”), which oversees the KBA, then
requested a mediation with the MIT under European Commission rules to resolve the differences. That mediation is
ongoing. In addition, the French Ministry of Economy announced on February 7, 2017 that the French Consumer
Protection Agency has requested the French public prosecutor to conduct a further investigation regarding whether
the sale of our diesel vehicles violated French consumer protection laws, as it has done for other automakers’ diesel
vehicles. The results of these inquiries cannot be predicted at this time; however, the intervention by a number of
governmental agencies and authorities may lead to further enforcement actions as well as obligations to modify or
recall vehicles, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and reputation.
On January 12, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the California Air Resources Board
(“CARB”) each issued a notice of violation (“NOV”) alleging that FCA US failed to disclose certain emissions control
strategies in its application for certificates to permit the sale of model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram
1500 diesel vehicles. Approximately 104,000 of these vehicles were sold in the United States, of which approximately
14,000 were sold in California. The NOVs also state that the EPA and CARB are continuing to investigate whether
any of these emissions control strategies are properly justified under the applicable regulations or constitute a “defeat
device” as defined in the Clean Air Act.
We have cooperated fully with the EPA, CARB and with other governmental authorities when jurisdictionally
appropriate both prior to and following the issuance of the NOVs. Further, we intend to continue to cooperate with
the EPA, CARB and other government authorities to present our case as we seek to resolve this matter fairly and
equitably, and to assure the agencies and our customers that the company’s diesel-powered vehicles meet applicable
regulatory requirements and do not include defeat devices.
If we are found to have violated any of the provisions of the Clean Air Act, we could be subject to penalties imposed
by the EPA and CARB as well as other government authorities. EPA employs a civil penalty policy that takes into
account cooperation and the degree to which emissions standards are exceeded, which we believe should reduce
substantially any penalty the agencies may seek to impose from the statutory maximum, which could be up to
U.S.$44,539 (€42,257) for each vehicle for which there is found to be a violation.
Following the issuance of the NOVs, a number of civil lawsuits have been filed. We have also received various inquiries,
subpoenas and requests for information from a number of governmental authorities, including the U.S. Department of
Justice, the SEC and several states’ attorneys general. We are investigating these matters and we intend to cooperate
with all valid governmental requests.
We are currently unable to predict the outcome of any proceeding or investigation arising out of the NOVs or any
related proceedings or investigation nor can we estimate a range of reasonably possible losses for the lawsuits and
investigations because these matters involve significant uncertainties at these stages. Such investigations could result
in the imposition of damages, fines or civil and criminal penalties. It is possible that the resolution of these matters
could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows and may adversely
affect our reputation with consumers, which may negatively impact demand for our vehicles.
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26. VENEZUELA CURRENCY REGULATIONS AND DEVALUATION
On February 10, 2015, the Venezuelan government introduced a new market-based exchange system, the SIMADI
exchange rate, with certain specified limitations on its usage by individuals and legal entities. On February 12, 2015,
the SIMADI exchange rate began trading at 170.0 Venezuelan Bolivar (“VEF”) to U.S. Dollar for individuals and entities
in the private sector. In February 2015, the Venezuelan government also announced that the Supplementary Foreign
Currency Administration System (“SICAD I”) and the additional auction-based foreign exchange system introduced by
the Venezuelan government in March 2014 (“SICAD II”) would be merged into the SICAD, a single exchange system,
with a rate starting at 12.0 VEF to U.S. Dollar. As of March 31, 2015, the SICAD exchange rate was expected to be
used to complete the majority of FCA Venezuela’s transactions to exchange VEF for U.S. Dollar and as such, it was
deemed the appropriate rate to use to convert our VEF denominated monetary assets and liabilities to U.S. Dollar for
the first quarter 2015.
At June 30, 2015, the Group had adopted the SIMADI exchange rate, and, as a result recorded a re-measurement
charge on our VEF denominated net monetary assets, including cash and cash equivalents in Venezuela of €53 million
using an exchange rate of 197.3 VEF per U.S. Dollar. In addition to the re-measurement charge, we recorded a €27
million charge for the write-down of inventory in Venezuela to the lower of cost or net realizable value, as due to pricing
controls, we are unable to increase the VEF sales price in Venezuela to compensate for the devaluation. At December
31, 2015, the SIMADI exchange rate of 199 VEF per U.S. Dollar did not result in the recording of any additional
material charges. The total charge of €80 million was recorded within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Income
Statement for the year ended December 31, 2015.
On March 10, 2016, the Venezuelan government modified its foreign currency exchange systems with the enactment
of Exchange Agreement No. 35, which included the devaluation of its official exchange rate. Venezuela’s official
exchange rate, CENCOEX, was replaced with DIPRO, which is only available for purchases and sales of essential
items, such as food and medicine. In addition, the official exchange rate was also devalued from 6.3 VEF to 10 VEF
per U.S. Dollar and the exchange rate determined by an auction process conducted by Venezuela’s Supplementary
Foreign Currency Administration System, or SICAD, was terminated. The SIMADI exchange rate was replaced with the
“floating” Sistema de Divisa Complementaria, or the “DICOM” exchange rate, which is available for all transactions not
subject to the DIPRO exchange rate. Unlike the SICAD, the government, the state-owned oil enterprise PDVSA and
foreign investors can inject funds into the new system.
In 2016, the DICOM exchange rate was used to complete the majority of FCA Venezuela’s transactions to exchange
VEF for U.S. Dollars. At December 31, 2016, the DICOM exchange rate of 674 VEF per U.S. Dollar and total re-
measurement charges, including the devaluation and the write-down of SICAD receivables, of €19 million were
recorded within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016.
A total of €98 million related to the devaluation of the VEF exchange rate relative to the U.S. Dollar and the re-
measurement of our VEF denominated net monetary assets was recorded within Cost of revenues in the Consolidated
Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2014.
We continue to monitor the currency exchange regulations and other factors to assess whether our ability to control
and benefit from our Venezuelan operations has been adversely affected. As of December 31, 2016, we continue
to control and therefore consolidate our Venezuelan operations. Due to the political uncertainties in Venezuela, it is
possible that we could lose the ability to control our Venezuelan operations. Loss of control and deconsolidation of our
Venezuelan operations, would result in a pre-tax charge of approximately €87 million based on the carrying amount of
the net assets as of December 31, 2016.
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27. EQUITY
Share capital
At December 31, 2016, fully paid-up share capital of FCA amounted to €19 million (€17 million at December 31, 2015)
and consisted of 1,527,965,719 common shares and of 408,941,767 special voting shares, all with a par value of
€0.01 each (1,288,956,011 common shares and 408,941,767 special voting shares, all with a par value of €0.01 each
at December 31, 2015).
The following table summarizes the changes during the year ended December 31, 2016 for the number of outstanding
common shares and special voting shares of FCA:
Balance at January 1, 2016
Shares issued to Non-Executive Directors (compensation)
Conversion of Mandatory Convertible Securities
Balance at December 31, 2016
Common Shares
1,288,956,011
163,333
238,846,375
Special Voting
Shares
408,941,767
—
—
Total
1,697,897,778
163,333
238,846,375
1,527,965,719
408,941,767
1,936,907,486
On October 29, 2014, the Board of Directors of FCA resolved to authorize the issuance of up to a maximum of
90,000,000 common shares under the equity incentive plan and the long term incentive program, which had been
adopted before the closing of the Merger and under which equity awards can be granted to eligible individuals.
Any issuance of shares during the period from 2014 to 2018 are subject to the satisfaction of certain performance/
retention requirements and any issuances to directors are subject to FCA shareholders’ approval.
Mandatory Convertible Securities
In December 2014, FCA issued an aggregate notional amount of U.S.$2,875 million (€2,293 million) of mandatory
convertible securities (the “Mandatory Convertible Securities”), which pay cash coupons at a rate of 7.875 percent per
annum. The Mandatory Convertible Securities were accounted for as a compound financial instrument that is an equity
contract combined with a financial liability for the coupon payments. Net proceeds of U.S.$2,814 million (€2,245
million at date of issuance), consisting of gross proceeds of U.S.$2,875 million (€2,293 million) less total transaction
costs of U.S.$61 million (€48 million) directly related to the issuance, were received in connection with the issuance
of the Mandatory Convertible Securities. The fair value amount determined for the financial liability component for the
coupon payments at issuance was U.S.$419 million (€335 million), which was calculated as the present value of the
coupon payments due, less allocated transaction costs of U.S.$9 million (€7 million) that were accounted for as a debt
discount. The remaining net proceeds of U.S.$2,395 million (€1,910 million) (including allocated transaction costs of
U.S.$52 million (€41 million) were recognized within equity reserves.
The Mandatory Convertible Securities were convertible into common shares equal to the conversion rate calculated
based on the share price relative to the applicable market value (“AMV”), as defined in the prospectus, as follows:
Maximum Conversion Rate: 262,895,750(1) shares if the AMV ≤ Initial Price (U.S.$7.0829(2)), in aggregate the
Maximum Number of Shares
A number of shares equivalent to the value of U.S.$64.7675(3) (i.e., U.S.$64.7675(3) / AMV), if Initial Price
(U.S.$7.0829(2)) ≤ the AMV ≤ Threshold Appreciation Price (U.S.$8.3224(4))
Minimum Conversion Rate: 223,741,125(5) shares if the AMV ≥ Threshold Appreciation Price (U.S.$8.3224(4)), in
aggregate the Minimum Number of Shares
(1) Effective May 13, 2016, the maximum number of shares was adjusted from 261,363,375 to 262,895,750 as a result of the distribution of the
Group’s investment in RCS.
(2) Effective January 15, 2016, Initial price was adjusted from U.S.$11.00 to U.S.$7.1244 as a result of the spin-off of Ferrari N.V. and effective May 13,
2016, Initial price was subsequently adjusted from U.S.$7.1244 to U.S.$7.0829 as a result of the distribution of the Group’s investment in RCS.
(3) Effective January 15, 2016, Stated amount was adjusted from U.S.$100.00 to U.S.$64.7675 as a result of the spin-off of Ferrari N.V.
(4) Effective January 15, 2016, Threshold appreciation price was adjusted from U.S.$12.9250 to U.S.$8.3712 as a result of the spin-off of Ferrari N.V. and
effective May 13, 2016, was subsequently adjusted from U.S.$8.3712 to U.S.$8.3224 as a result of the distribution of the Group’s investment in RCS.
(5) Effective May 13, 2016, the minimum number of shares was adjusted from 222,435,875 to 2223,741,125 as a result of the distribution of the
Group’s investment in RCS.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
On December 15, 2016, each U.S.$100 notional amount of the Mandatory Convertible Securities was converted to
8.3077 of FCA’s common shares based upon the average volume weighted average prices of FCA common shares on
the New York Stock Exchange during the 20 consecutive trading day period beginning November 14, 2016 and ending
on December 12, 2016 (inclusive), which resulted in a total of 238,846,375 FCA common shares that were issued.
Other reserves:
legal reserve of €10,866 million at December 31, 2016 (€11,744 million at December 31, 2015) that was determined
in accordance to the Dutch law and mainly refers to capitalized development expenditures by subsidiaries and
their earnings subject to certain restrictions on distributions to FCA. At December 31, 2015, the legal reserve
included the reserve for the equity component of the Mandatory Convertible Securities of €1,910 million, which
were converted into FCA common shares on December 15, 2016, as described above. Pursuant to Dutch law,
limitations exist relating to the distribution of shareholders’ equity up to the total amount of the legal reserve;
capital reserves amounting to €5,766 million at December 31, 2016 (€3,805 million at December 31, 2015);
retained earnings, that after separation of the legal reserve, are negative €1,356 million (negative €533 million at
December 31, 2015); and
profit attributable to owners of the parent of €1,803 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 (€334 million for
the year ended December 31, 2015).
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income was as follows:
Years ended December 31
2016
2015
2014
(€ million)
Items that will not be reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement in subsequent periods:
Gains/(Losses) on re-measurement of defined benefit plans
€
584
€
679
€
(327)
Shares of (losses) on re-measurement of defined benefit plans for equity method investees
Items relating to discontinued operations
Total Items that will not be reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement (B1)
Items that may be reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement in subsequent periods:
Gains/(Losses) on cash flow hedging instruments arising during the period
Gains/(Losses) on cash flow hedging instruments reclassified to the Consolidated Income
Statement
Total Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments
Gains/(Losses) on available-for-sale financial assets
Exchange gains on translating foreign operations
Share of Other comprehensive income/(loss) for equity method investees arising during the period
Share of Other comprehensive income/(loss) for equity method investees reclassified to the
Consolidated Income Statement
Total Share of Other comprehensive (loss)/income for equity method investees
Items relating to discontinued operations
(5)
—
579
(54)
(195)
(249)
15
458
(97)
(25)
(122)
—
(2)
4
681
63
123
186
11
1,002
(18)
1
(17)
21
(4)
(6)
(337)
(251)
107
(144)
(24)
1,323
35
16
51
(121)
Total Items that may be reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement (B2)
102
1,203
1,085
Total Other comprehensive income (B1)+(B2)=(B)
Tax effect
Tax effect - discontinued operations
Total Other comprehensive income, net of tax
681
(192)
—
1,884
(249)
(4)
€
489
€
1,631
€
748
54
48
850
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With reference to the defined benefit plans, the gains and losses arising from the re-measurement mainly include
actuarial gains and losses arising during the period, the return on plan assets (net of interest income recognized in the
Consolidated Income Statement) and any changes in the effect of the asset ceiling. These gains and losses are offset
against the related net liabilities or assets for defined benefit plans (Note 19, Employee benefits liabilities).
The following table summarizes the tax effect relating to Other comprehensive income:
2016
2015
Pre-tax
balance
Tax
income/
(expense)
Net
balance
Pre-tax
balance
Tax
income/
(expense)
(€ million)
Net
balance
Pre-tax
balance
2014
Tax
income/
(expense)
Net
balance
Years ended December 31
€
584 €
(261) €
323 €
679 €
(201) €
478 € (327) €
28 € (299)
(249)
69
(180)
186
(48)
138
(144)
15
458
—
—
15
11
—
11
(24)
458
1,002
— 1,002
1,323
— 1,323
26
—
(118)
(24)
Gains/(Losses) on re-measurement
of defined benefit plans
Gains/(Losses) on cash flow hedging
instruments
Gains/(Losses) on available-for-sale
financial assets
Exchange gains/(losses) on translating
foreign operations
Share of Other comprehensive income/
(loss) for equity method investees
Items relating to discontinued operations
Total Other comprehensive income
—
681 €
—
(192) €
€
—
489 € 1,884 €
(253) € 1,631 €
(127)
— (127)
(19)
25
—
(4)
(19)
21
47
(127)
748 €
—
48
102 €
47
(79)
850
Policies and processes for managing capital
The objectives identified by the Group for managing capital are to create value for shareholders as a whole, safeguard
business continuity and support the growth of the Group. As a result, the Group endeavors to maintain an adequate
level of capital that at the same time enables it to obtain a satisfactory economic return for its shareholders and
guarantee economic access to external sources of funds, including by means of achieving an adequate credit rating.
The Group constantly monitors the ratio between debt and equity, particularly the level of net debt and the
generation of cash from its industrial activities. In order to reach these objectives, the Group continues to aim
for improvement in the profitability of its operations. Furthermore, the Group may sell part of its assets to reduce
the level of its debt, while the Board of Directors may make proposals to FCA shareholders at a general meeting
of FCA shareholders to reduce or increase share capital or, where permitted by law, to distribute reserves. The
Group may also make purchases of treasury shares, without exceeding the limits authorized at a general meeting
of FCA shareholders, under the same logic of creating value, compatible with the objectives of achieving financial
equilibrium and an improvement in the Group’s rating.
For 2016, the Board of Directors has not recommended a dividend payment on FCA common shares in order to
further fund capital requirements of the Group’s business plan.
The FCA loyalty voting structure
The purpose of the loyalty voting structure is to reward long-term ownership of FCA common shares and to promote
stability of the FCA shareholder base by granting long-term FCA shareholders with special voting shares to which
one voting right is attached additional to the one granted by each FCA common share that they hold. In connection
with the Merger, FCA issued 408,941,767 special voting shares, with a nominal value of €0.01 each, to those eligible
shareholders of Fiat who had elected to participate in the loyalty voting structure upon completion of the Merger in
addition to FCA common shares. In addition, an FCA shareholder may at any time elect to participate in the loyalty
voting structure by requesting that FCA register all or some of the number of FCA common shares held by such
FCA shareholder in the Loyalty Register. Only a minimal dividend accrues to the special voting shares allocated to a
separate special dividend reserve, and they shall not carry any entitlement to any other reserve of FCA. Having only
immaterial economics entitlements, the special voting shares do not impact earnings per share.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
28. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share
The basic earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was determined by dividing the
Net profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during
the periods. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the weighted average number of shares outstanding included the
238,846,375 shares from the conversion of the Mandatory Convertible Securities into FCA common shares in December
2016 (Note 27, Equity). For the year ended December 31, 2015, the weighted average number of shares outstanding
included the minimum number of ordinary shares to be converted from the Mandatory Convertible Securities.
The following tables provide the amounts used in the calculation of basic earnings per share:
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share
Net profit from continuing operations attributable to owners of the parent
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
million
thousand
€
million
thousand
€
Net profit from discontinued operations attributable to owners of the parent
million
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations
thousand
€
2016
1,803
1,513,019
1.192
2016
1,803
1,513,019
1.192
€
€
€
€
Years ended December 31
2015
334
1,510,555
0.221
€
€
2014
568
1,222,346
0.465
Years ended December 31
2015
83
1,510,555
0.055
€
€
2014
327
1,222,346
0.268
Years ended December 31
2016
— €
2015
251
1,513,019
1,510,555
— €
0.166
2014
241
1,222,346
0.197
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
Diluted earnings per share
In order to calculate the diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of shares outstanding has been
increased to take into consideration the theoretical effect of the potential common shares that would be issued for the
restricted and performance share units outstanding and unvested at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (Note 18, Share-
based compensation) as determined using the treasury stock method. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the
weighted average number of shares outstanding was increased to take into consideration the theoretical effect that
would arise if all the share-based payment plans were exercised.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the weighted average number of shares outstanding was also increased
to take into consideration the theoretical effect that would arise if the shares related to the Mandatory Convertible
Securities (Note 27, Equity) were issued. Based on FCA’s share price, the minimum number of shares would have
been issued had the Mandatory Convertible Securities been converted at December 31, 2015. As such, there was no
difference between the basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2015 in respect of the
Mandatory Convertible Securities.
There were no instruments excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because of an anti-dilutive
impact for the periods presented.
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The following tables provide the amounts used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share:
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Number of shares deployable for share-based compensation
Dilutive effect of Mandatory Convertible Securities
2016
million
€
1,803
€
Years ended December 31
2015
334
€
2014
568
thousand
thousand
thousand
1,513,019
1,510,555
1,222,346
13,357
—
3,452
—
11,204
547
Weighted average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share
thousand
1,526,376
1,514,007
1,234,097
Diluted earnings per share
€
€
1.181
€
0.221
€
0.460
Net profit from continuing operations attributable to owners of the parent
million
Weighted average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share
thousand
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
€
Net profit from discontinued operations attributable to owners of the parent
million
Weighted average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share
thousand
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations
€
Years ended December 31
2016
1,803
1,526,376
1.181
€
€
2015
83
1,514,007
0.055
€
€
2014
327
1,234,097
0.265
Years ended December 31
2016
— €
2015
251
1,526,376
1,514,007
— €
0.166
2014
241
1,234,097
0.195
€
€
€
€
€
€
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29. SEGMENT REPORTING
Reportable segments reflect the operating segments of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the Chief Executive
Officer, who is the “chief operating decision maker”, as defined under IFRS 8 – Operating Segments, for making
strategic decisions and allocating resources and assessing performance, and that exceed the quantitative threshold
provided in IFRS 8 – Operating Segments, or whose information is considered useful for the users of the financial
statements. The Group’s reportable segments include four regional mass-market vehicle operating segments (NAFTA,
LATAM, APAC and EMEA), the Maserati global luxury brand operating segment and a global Components operating
segment, which are described as follows:
NAFTA designs, engineers, develops, manufactures and distributes vehicles. NAFTA mainly earns its revenues from
the sale of vehicles under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Alfa Romeo brand names and from sales of the
related parts and accessories in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean islands.
LATAM designs, engineers, develops, manufactures and distributes vehicles. LATAM mainly earns its revenues
from the sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and related spare parts under the Fiat and Jeep
brand names in South and Central America as well as from the distribution of the Chrysler, Dodge and Ram brand
cars in the same region. In addition, the segment provides financial services to the dealer network in Brazil and to
retail customers in Argentina.
APAC mainly earns its revenues from the distribution and sale of cars and related spare parts under the Abarth, Alfa
Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat and Jeep brands mostly in China, Japan, Australia, South Korea and India. These
activities are carried out through both subsidiaries and joint ventures. In addition, the segment provides financial
services to the dealer network and retail customers in China.
EMEA designs, engineers, develops, manufactures and distributes vehicles. EMEA mainly earns its revenues from
the sale of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles under the Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Abarth, Jeep and
Fiat Professional brand names, the sale of the related spare parts in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and from the
distribution of the Chrysler, Dodge and Ram brand vehicles in these areas. In addition, the segment provides financial
services related to the sale of cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, primarily through the FCA Bank joint
venture and Fidis S.p.A., a fully owned captive finance company that is mainly involved in the factoring business.
Maserati designs, engineers, develops, manufactures and distributes vehicles. Maserati earns its revenues from the
sale of luxury vehicles under the Maserati brand.
Components earns its revenues from the production and sale of lighting components, body control units,
suspensions, shock absorbers, electronic systems, exhaust systems and plastic molding components. In addition,
the segment earns revenues with its spare parts distribution activities carried out under the Magneti Marelli brand
name, cast iron components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions and suspension systems and aluminum
cylinder heads (Teksid), in addition to the design and production of industrial automation systems and related
products for the automotive industry (Comau).
Transactions among the mass-market vehicle segments generally are presented on a “where-sold” basis, which
reflects the profit/(loss) on the ultimate sale to third party customer within the segment. This presentation generally
eliminates the effect of the legal entity transfer price within the segments. Revenues of the other segments, aside
from the mass-market vehicle segments, are those directly generated by or attributable to the segment as the result
of its usual business activities and include revenues from transactions with third parties as well as those arising from
transactions with segments, recognized at normal market prices.
Other activities include the results of the activities and businesses that are not operating segments under IFRS 8 –
Operating Segments. In addition, Unallocated items and eliminations include consolidation adjustments, eliminations,
as well as costs related to the launch of the Alfa Romeo Giulia platform which were not allocated to the mass-market
vehicle segments due to the limited number of shipments. Financial income and expenses and income taxes are not
attributable to the performance of the segments as they do not fall under the scope of their operational responsibilities.
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Adjusted Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (“Adjusted EBIT”) is the measure used by the chief operating decision
maker to assess performance, allocate resources to the Group’s operating segments and to view operating trends,
perform analytical comparisons and benchmark performance between periods and among the segments. Adjusted
EBIT excludes certain adjustments from Net profit from continuing operations including gains/(losses) on the disposal
of investments, restructuring, impairments, asset write-offs and unusual income/(expenses) that are considered rare
or discrete events that are infrequent in nature, and also excludes Net financial expenses and Tax expense/(benefit).
See below for a reconciliation of Net profit from continuing operations, which is the most directly comparable measure
included in our Consolidated Income Statement, to Adjusted EBIT. Operating assets are not included in the data
reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, and as a result and as permitted by IFRS 8 – Operating Segments,
the related information is not provided.
The following tables summarize selected financial information by segment for the years ended December 31, 2016,
2015 and 2014:
2016
NAFTA LATAM
APAC
EMEA
Maserati
Mass-Market Vehicles
Compo-
nents
Other
activi-
ties
Unallocated
items &
eliminations
FCA
Revenues
Revenues from transactions with
other segments
Revenues from third party
customers
Net profit from continuing
operations
Tax expense
Net financial expenses
Adjustments:
Recall campaigns - airbag
inflators(1)
Costs for recall, net of supplier
recoveries - contested with
supplier(2)
NAFTA capacity realignment(3)
Tianjin (China) port explosions,
net of insurance recoveries(4)
Currency devaluation
Restructuring costs/(reversal)(5)
Impairment expense(6)
Gains on the disposal of
investments
Other
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€ 69,094
€ 6,197
€ 3,662
€ 21,860
€ 3,479
€ 9,659
€ 779
€
(3,712)
€ 111,018
(€ million)
(40)
(42)
(24)
(148)
(10)
(3,030)
(418)
3,712
—
€ 69,054
€ 6,155
€ 3,638
€ 21,712
€ 3,469
€ 6,629
€ 361
€
— € 111,018
414
€ — € — €
— €
— € — € — €
— €
414
€
€
€
1,814
1,292
2,016
132
156
€ — € — €
€ — € — €
— € — €
— €
(55)
€
€ — €
19
(10)
€
— €
68
52
€ — €
€
109
€
— € — € — €
€
(10)
€
€
3
(25)
— €
— €
— €
— €
5
7
€
€
— €
— €
— € — € — €
— € — € — €
— € — € — €
— € — € — €
— €
— €
25
49
€ — €
€
8
€
— €
€
— € — € — €
(5)
(8)
€
— €
— €
— €
— €
— €
— €
— €
— €
132
156
(55)
19
88
225
(13)
(32)
Adjusted EBIT
€ 5,133
€
5
€
105
€
540
€
339
€
445
€ (244)
€
(267)
€
6,056
Share of profit of equity method
investees
€
2
€ — €
30
€
272
€
— €
6
€
2
€
1
€
313
(1) Refer to Note 20, Provisions and Note 25, Guarantees granted, commitments and contingent liabilities; (2) Refer to Note 20, Provisions; (3) Refer
to Note 22, Other liabilities and Tax payables; (4) Insurance recoveries related to losses incurred in connection with the explosions at the Port of
Tianjin in August 2015 are excluded from Adjusted EBIT to the extent the insured loss to which the recovery relates was excluded from Adjusted
EBIT. Insurance recoveries are included in Adjusted EBIT to the extent they relate to costs, increased incentives or business interruption losses
that were included in Adjusted EBIT. Through December 31, 2016, no significant insurance recoveries related to Tianjin have been recognized in
Adjusted EBIT; (5) Restructuring costs within LATAM and Components primarily relate to cost reduction initiatives to right-size to market volume in
Brazil;(6) Refer to Note 11, Property plant and equipment and Note 5, Research and development costs.
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Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements
2015
Revenues
Revenues from transactions with
other segments
Revenues from third party
customers
NAFTA LATAM
Mass-Market Vehicles
EMEA
APAC
Compo-
nents
Other
activi-
ties
Unallocated
items &
eliminations
FCA
Maserati
(€ million)
€ 69,992
€ 6,431
€ 4,885
€ 20,350
€ 2,411
€ 9,770
€
844
€
(4,088)
€ 110,595
(1)
(194)
(25)
(304)
(13)
(3,095)
(456)
4,088
—
€ 69,991
€ 6,237
€ 4,860
€ 20,046
€ 2,398
€ 6,675
€
388
€
— € 110,595
Net profit from continuing
operations
Tax expense
Net financial expenses
Adjustments:
Change in estimate for future
recall campaign costs(1)
€
Tianjin (China) port explosions(2) €
NAFTA capacity realignment(3)
Currency devaluations(4)
NHTSA Consent Order and
amendment(5)
Impairment expense
Restructuring costs/(reversal)
Other
Adjusted EBIT
Share of profit of equity method
investees
€
€
€
93
166
2,366
— €
— €
— €
— €
— €
€
11
(1)
2
(184)
€
€
€
761
142
834
163
144
118
53
(46)
4,794
— €
— €
— €
— €
— €
€
46
— €
1
213
€
€
— € — € — €
— € — € — €
— € — € — €
— € — € — €
— € — € — €
€ — €
3
20
€
— €
— €
23
8
€
€
2
(1)
105
€
395
€ (150)
€
€
€
761
€ — € — €
€
— € — €
142
834
€ — € — €
— €
163
€ — €
144
€ — € — €
€
€
22
16
— €
€
40
€ — €
(11)
(97)
€ — €
€ 4,450
€
(87)
€
41
52
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
3
€ — €
(78)
€
219
€
— €
(2)
€
(12)
€
— €
130
(1) Amount represents the change in estimate for estimated future recall campaign costs for the U.S. and Canada recognized within Cost of
revenues - refer to Note 20, Provisions; (2) Amount relates to the write-down of inventory (€53 million) and incremental incentives (€89 million)
for vehicles affected by the explosions at the Port of Tianjin in August 2015; (3) Amount represents costs from implementation of plan to realign
existing NAFTA capacity - comprised of €422 million for asset impairments, €236 million for payment of supplemental unemployment benefits
due to extended downtime at certain plants and €176 million for write off of capitalized development expenditures with no future benefit; (4) €80
million was due to adoption of SIMADI exchange rate at June 30, 2015 (refer to Note 26, Venezuela currency regulations and devaluations, and
€83 million was due to the devaluation of the Argentinean Peso resulting from changes in monetary policy; (5) Refer to Note 20, Provisions
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Compo-
nents
Other
activi-
ties
Unallocated
items &
eliminations
FCA
Maserati
(€ million)
NAFTA LATAM
Mass-Market Vehicles
EMEA
APAC
€ 52,452
€ 8,629
€ 6,259
€ 18,020
€ 2,767
€ 8,619
€
831
€
(3,937)
€ 93,640
(271)
(100)
(10)
(587)
(7)
(2,526)
(436)
3,937
—
€ 52,181
€ 8,529
€ 6,249
€ 17,433
€ 2,760
€ 6,093
€
395
€
— € 93,640
— €
98
€ — €
— €
— €
— € — €
— €
98
€
€
359
424
€ 2,051
— €
28
(8)
€ — €
€ — €
€
4
(5)
€
22
€ — €
509
€ — € — €
€ 2,179
€
289
€
541
€
(1)
72
21
(24)
(41)
€
€
€
€
€
— €
— €
— €
— €
1
5
15
4
€
€
€
(4)
5
(3)
€
€
€
— €
€
1
— €
€ — €
(212)
€
(12)
115
50
277
275
€
285
€ (116)
€
(50)
€ 3,362
2014
Revenues
Revenues from transactions
with other segments
Revenues from third party
customers
Net profit from continuing
operations
Tax expense
Net financial expenses
Adjustments:
Currency devaluations(1)
(Gains)/Losses on the
disposal of investments
Impairment expense(2)
Restructuring costs/(reversal)
Other(3)
Adjusted EBIT
€
€
€
€
€
Share of profit of equity method
investees
€
1
€ — €
(50)
€
167
€
— €
4
€
(5)
€
— €
117
(1) Refer to Note 26, Venezuela currency regulations and devaluations; (2) Refer to Note 5, Research and development costs; (3) Primarily comprised
of the one-off charge of €495 million in connection with the UAW MOU entered into by FCA US in January 2014 and the non-taxable gain of €223
million on the fair value re-measurement of the previously exercised options in connection with the acquisition of FCA US
Information about geographical area
The following table summarizes the non-current assets (other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets and post-
employment benefits assets) attributed to certain geographic areas:
North America
Italy
Brazil
Poland
Serbia
Other countries
Total Non-current assets (other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets
and post-employment benefits assets)
€
At December 31
2016
(€ million)
35,833
€
12,558
6,310
1,117
660
2,582
2015
33,701
11,476
4,612
1,208
772
2,346
€
59,060
€
54,115
236
30. EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Non-cash items
For the year ended December 31, 2016, Other non-cash items of €111 million included €225 million of impairments,
which were partially offset by other amounts that were not individually material.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, Other non-cash items of €812 million mainly included (i) €713 million non-
cash charges for impairments which primarily related to asset impairments in connection with the realignment of the
Group’s manufacturing capacity in NAFTA to better meet market demand and (ii) €80 million charge recognized as a
result of the adoption of the SIMADI exchange rate to re-measure the net monetary assets of the Group’s Venezuelan
subsidiary in U.S. Dollar (Note 26, Venezuela Currency Regulations and Devaluation) (reported, for the effect on cash
and cash equivalents, within Translation exchange differences).
For the year ended December 31, 2014, Other non-cash items of €348 million mainly included (i) €381 million related
to the non-cash portion of the expense recognized in connection with the execution of the UAW MOU entered into
by FCA US, as described in Note 3, Scope of consolidation and (ii) €98 million re-measurement charge recognized
as a result of the Group’s change in the exchange rate used to remeasure its Venezuelan subsidiary’s net monetary
assets in U.S. Dollar (Note 26, Venezuela Currency Regulations and Devaluation) (reported, for the effect on cash and
cash equivalents, within Translation differences), which were partially offset by (iii) the non-taxable gain of €223 million
on the re-measurement to fair value of the previously exercised options on approximately 10 percent of FCA US’s
membership interest in connection with the acquisition of the remaining interest in FCA US previously not owned.
Operating activities
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the net increase of €1,519 million in provisions was mainly due to the
increase in the warranty provision of €414 million in NAFTA for recall campaigns related to an industry wide recall for
airbag inflators resulting from parts manufactured by Takata, an increase in accrued sales incentives primarily related
to NAFTA and EMEA, as well as estimated net costs of €132 million associated with a recall for which costs are
being contested with a supplier. In addition, the €471 million increase in inventories primarily related to the increased
production of new vehicle models in EMEA and the €776 million increase in trade payables mainly related to increased
production levels in EMEA, which was partially offset by reduced activity in LATAM and the effect of localized Jeep
production in China. Furthermore, changes in other payables and receivables of €295 million primarily reflected the net
payment of taxes and deferred expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, the net increase of €3,206 million in provisions mainly related to an increase
in the warranty provision, which included the change in estimate for future recall campaign costs in NAFTA, and
higher accrued sales incentives primarily related to increased sales volumes in NAFTA. In addition, the €958 million
increase in inventories reflected the increased consumer demand for our vehicles and inventory buildup in NAFTA due
to production changeovers and the €1,571 million increase in trade payables mainly related to increased production
levels in EMEA. Furthermore, change in other payables and receivables of €580 million primarily reflected the net
payment of taxes and deferred expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, the net increase of €1,169 million in provisions mainly related to a €959 million
increase in Other provisions following net adjustments to warranties for NAFTA and higher accrued sales incentives,
primarily due to an increase in retail incentives as well as an increase in dealer stock levels to support increased sales
volumes in NAFTA, and a €210 million increase in employee benefits mainly related to U.S. and Canada pension plans as
the impact of lower discount rates was not fully offset by the higher return on assets. In addition, the €821 million increase
in inventory mainly related to increased finished vehicle and work in process levels at December 31, 2014 compared to
December 31, 2013, in part driven by higher production levels in late 2014 to meet anticipated consumer demand in
NAFTA, EMEA and Maserati, and the €1,470 million increase in trade payables mainly related to increased production in
EMEA and NAFTA as a result of increased consumer demand for our vehicles.
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Financing activities
For the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash used in financing activities was €5,127 million and was primarily
the result of the (i) repayment of other long-term debt for a total of €4,618 million, which included (a) the voluntary
prepayments of principal of the FCA US Tranche B Term Loans of U.S.$2.0 billion (€1.8 billion), as described in
Note 21, Debt, (b) the payment of the financial liability related to the Mandatory Convertible Securities of €213
million upon their conversion to FCA shares and (c) repayments at maturity of other long-term debt of €2,605 million
primarily in Brazil, as well as (ii) the repayment at maturity of three notes issued under the GMTN Programme, two of
which were for an aggregate principal amount of €2,000 million and one for a principal amount of CHF 400 million
(€373 million) as described in Note 21, Debt, which were partially offset by (iii) the issuance of a new note under the
GMTN Programme for a principal amount of €1,250 million and (iv) proceeds from other long-term debt for a total of
€1,342 million, which included the proceeds from the €250 million loan entered into with the EIB in December 2016
as described in Note 21, Debt.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, net cash used in financing activities was €3,128 million and was primarily the
result of (i) the prepayment of the FCA US Secured Senior Notes and the repayment at maturity of two notes issued
under the GMTN Programme for a total of €7,241 million as described in Note 21, Debt, (ii) the repayment of other
long-term debt for a total of €4,412 million, which were partially offset by (iii) net proceeds of €866 million from the
Ferrari IPO as described in Note 3, Scope of consolidation, (iv) proceeds from the issuance of the Notes by FCA for a
total of €2,840 million as described in Note 21, Debt, (v) €3,061 million provided by other long-term borrowings and
(vi) net proceeds from the €2.0 billion Ferrari Bridge Loan and Ferrari Term Loan, which are reflected within cash flows
used in financing activities - discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, net cash from financing activities was €2,137 million and was primarily the
result of (i) the net proceeds from the issuance of the Mandatory Convertible Securities as described in more detail in
Note 27, (ii) the proceeds from note issuances and new other long-term debt as discussed in Note 21, Debt, which
were partially offset by (iii) the cash payment to the VEBA Trust for the acquisition of the remaining 41.5 percent
ownership interest in FCA US (see Note 3, Scope of consolidation), (iv) the repayment of other long-term borrowings
for a total of €5,834 million, mainly related to the prepayment of all amounts under the VEBA Trust Note amounting to
approximately U.S.$5 billion (€3.6 billion), including accrued and unpaid interest, and repayment of other long-term
debt primarily in Brazil, (v) the repayment at maturity of notes issued under the GMTN Programme, as discussed in
Note 21, Debt, and (vi) the net cash disbursement in connection with the Merger (see Note 1, Principal activities).
During the year December 31, 2016, the Group paid interest of €1,676 million and received interest of €370 million.
During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Group, including Ferrari, paid interest of €2,087 million and
€2,054 million and received interest of €469 million and €441 million, respectively. Amounts indicated are also inclusive
of interest rate differentials paid or received on interest rate derivatives.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Group made income tax payments, net of refunds, totaling €622
million. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Group, including Ferrari, made income tax
payments, net of refunds, totaling €664 million and €542 million, respectively.
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31. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL RISKS
The Group is exposed to the following financial risks connected with its operations:
credit risk, principally arising from its normal commercial relations with final customers and dealers, and its financing
activities;
liquidity risk, with particular reference to the availability of funds and access to the credit market and to financial
instruments in general;
financial market risk (principally relating to exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices), since the Group
operates at an international level in different currencies and uses financial instruments which generate interest. The
Group is also exposed to the risk of changes in the price of certain commodities and of certain listed shares.
These risks could significantly affect the Group’s financial position and results and for this reason, the Group
systematically identifies and monitors these risks in order to detect potential negative effects in advance and take the
necessary action to mitigate them, primarily through its operating and financing activities and if required, through the
use of derivative financial instruments in accordance with established risk management policies.
Financial instruments held by the funds that manage pension plan assets are not included in this analysis (refer to Note
19, Employee benefits liabilities).
The following section provides qualitative and quantitative disclosures on the effect that these risks may have upon the
Group. The quantitative data reported in the following does not have any predictive value, in particular the sensitivity
analysis on finance market risks does not reflect the complexity of the market or the reaction which may result from
any changes that are assumed to take place.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of economic loss arising from the failure to collect a receivable. Credit risk encompasses the
direct risk of default and the risk of a deterioration of the creditworthiness of the counterparty.
The Group’s credit risk differs in relation to the activities carried out. In particular, dealer financing and operating and
financial lease activities that are carried out through the Group’s financial services companies are exposed both to the
direct risk of default and the deterioration of the creditworthiness of the counterparty, while the sale of vehicles and
spare parts is mostly exposed to the direct risk of default of the counterparty. These risks are however mitigated by the
fact that collection exposure is spread across a large number of counterparties and customers.
Overall, the credit risk regarding the Group’s trade receivables and receivables from financing activities is concentrated
in the European Union, Latin America and North American markets.
In order to test for impairment, significant receivables from corporate customers and receivables for which collectability
is at risk are assessed individually, while receivables from end customers or small business customers are grouped
into homogeneous risk categories. A receivable is considered impaired when there is objective evidence that the
Group will be unable to collect all amounts due specified in the contractual terms. Objective evidence may be provided
by the following factors: significant financial difficulties of the counterparty, the probability that the counterparty will
be involved in an insolvency procedure or will default on its installment payments, the restructuring or renegotiation
of open items with the counterparty, changes in the payment status of one or more debtors included in a specific
risk category and other contractual breaches. The calculation of the amount of the impairment loss is based on the
risk of default by the counterparty, which is determined by taking into account all the information available as to the
customer’s solvency, the fair value of any guarantees received for the receivable and the Group’s historical experience.
The maximum credit risk to which the Group is potentially exposed at December 31, 2016 is represented by the
carrying amounts of financial assets in the financial statements and the nominal value of the guarantees provided
on liabilities and commitments to third parties as discussed in Note 25, Guarantees granted, commitments and
contingent liabilities.
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Dealers and final customers for which the Group provides financing are subject to specific assessments of their
creditworthiness under a detailed scoring system; in addition to carrying out this screening process, the Group also
obtains financial and non-financial guarantees for risks arising from credit granted. These guarantees are further
strengthened where possible by reserve of title clauses on financed vehicle sales to the sales network made by Group
financial service companies and on vehicles assigned under finance and operating lease agreements.
Receivables from financing activities amounting to €2,578 million at December 31, 2016 (€2,006 million at
December 31, 2015) contained balances totaling €4 million (€4 million at December 31, 2015), which have been
written down on an individual basis. Of the remainder, balances totaling €34 million are past due by up to one month
(€44 million at December 31, 2015), while balances totaling €19 million are past due by more than one month (€21
million at December 31, 2015). In the event of installment payments, even if only one installment is overdue, the entire
receivable balance is classified as overdue.
Trade receivables and other receivables amounting to €5,276 million at December 31, 2016 (€5,054 million at
December 31, 2015) contain balances totaling €9 million (€13 million at December 31, 2015) which have been written
down on an individual basis. Of the remainder, balances totaling €228 million are past due by up to one month (€214
million at December 31, 2015), while balances totaling €228 million are past due by more than one month (€211 million
at December 31, 2015).
Even though our current securities and Cash and cash equivalents consist of balances spread across various primary
national and international banking institutions and money market instruments that are measured at fair value, there
was no exposure to sovereign debt securities at December 31, 2016 which might lead to significant risk of repayment.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk arises if the Group is unable to obtain the funds needed to carry out its operations under economic
conditions. Any actual or perceived limitations on the Group’s liquidity may affect the ability of counterparties to do
business with the Group or may require additional amounts of cash and cash equivalents to be allocated as collateral
for outstanding obligations.
The continuation of a difficult economic situation in the markets in which the Group operates and the uncertainties
that characterize the financial markets, necessitate special attention to the management of liquidity risk. In that sense,
measures taken to generate funds through operations and to maintain a conservative level of available liquidity are
important factors for ensuring operational flexibility and addressing strategic challenges over the next few years.
The main factors that determine the Group’s liquidity situation are the funds generated by or used in operating and
investing activities, the debt lending period and its renewal features or the liquidity of the funds employed and market
terms and conditions.
The Group has adopted a series of policies and procedures whose purpose is to optimize the management of funds
and to reduce liquidity risk as follows:
centralizing the management of receipts and payments, where it may be economical in the context of the local civil,
currency and fiscal regulations of the countries in which the Group is present;
maintaining a conservative level of available liquidity;
diversifying the means by which funds are obtained and maintaining a continuous and active presence in the
capital markets;
obtaining adequate credit lines;
monitoring future liquidity on the basis of business planning.
The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring cash flows and keeping an adequate level of funds at its disposal. The
operating cash management and liquidity investment of the Group are centrally coordinated in the Group’s treasury
companies, with the objective of ensuring effective and efficient management of the Group’s funds. These companies
obtain funds in the financial markets various funding sources.
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At December 31, 2016, in conjunction with the amendments to the credit agreements that govern the Tranche B Term
Loans of FCA US entered into in March 2016, the covenants restricting the provision of guarantees and payment
of dividends by FCA US for the benefit of the rest of the Group were eliminated, and FCA US’s cash management
activities are no longer managed separately from the rest of the Group.
FCA has not provided any guarantee, commitment or similar obligation in relation to any of FCA US’s financial
indebtedness, nor has it assumed any kind of obligation or commitment to fund FCA US. However, with the
replacement of the prior FCA revolving credit facilities with the new FCA RCF entered into in June 2015, FCA no longer
has limitations in providing funding to FCA US. Certain notes issued by FCA and its subsidiaries (other than FCA US
and its subsidiaries) include covenants which may be affected by circumstances related to FCA US as well as certain
other relevant subsidiaries, including cross-default clauses which may accelerate repayments in the event that FCA US
fails to pay certain of its debt obligations.
Details of the repayment structure of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities are provided in Note 15, Trade, other
receivables and tax receivables, Note 22, Other liabilities and Tax payables and in Note 21, Debt. Details of the
repayment structure of derivative financial instruments are provided in Note 16, Derivative financial assets and liabilities.
The Group believes that the Group’s total available liquidity, in addition to the funds that will be generated from
operating and financing activities, will enable the Group to satisfy the requirements of its investing activities and
working capital needs, fulfill its obligations to repay its debt at the natural due dates and ensure an appropriate level of
operating and strategic flexibility.
Financial market risks
Due to the nature of our business, the Group is exposed to a variety of market risks, including foreign currency
exchange rate risk, commodity price risk and interest rate risk.
The Group’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk arises both in connection with the geographical
distribution of the Group’s industrial activities compared to the markets in which it sells its products, and in relation to
the use of external borrowing denominated in foreign currencies.
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk arises from the need to fund industrial and financial operating activities and the
necessity to deploy surplus funds. Changes in market interest rates may have the effect of either increasing or decreasing
the Group’s Net profit, thereby indirectly affecting the costs and returns of financing and investing transactions.
The Group’s exposure to commodity price risk arises from the risk of changes in the price of certain raw materials and
energy used in production. Changes in the price of raw materials could have a significant effect on the Group’s results
by indirectly affecting costs and product margins.
These risks could significantly affect the Group’s financial position and results and for this reason, these risks are
systematically identified and monitored, in order to detect potential negative effects in advance and take the necessary
actions to mitigate them, primarily through its operating and financing activities and if required, through the use of
derivative financial instruments in accordance with its established risk management policies.
The Group’s policy permits derivatives to be used only for managing the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates and interest rates as well as commodities prices connected with future cash flows and assets and
liabilities, and not for speculative purposes.
The Group utilizes derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges mainly to hedge:
the foreign currency exchange rate risk on financial instruments denominated in foreign currency; and
the interest rate risk on fixed rate loans and borrowings.
The instruments used for these hedges are mainly foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps and
combined interest rate and foreign currency financial instruments.
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The Group uses derivative financial instruments as cash flow hedges for the purpose of pre-determining:
the exchange rate at which forecasted transactions denominated in foreign currencies will be accounted for;
the interest paid on borrowings, both to match the fixed interest received on loans (customer financing activity), and
to achieve a targeted mix of floating versus fixed rate funding structured loans; and
the price of certain commodities.
The foreign currency exchange rate exposure on forecasted commercial flows is hedged by foreign currency swaps
and forward contracts. Interest rate exposures are usually hedged by interest rate swaps and, in limited cases, by
forward rate agreements. Exposure to changes in the price of commodities is generally hedged by using commodity
swaps and commodity options. In addition, in order to manage the Group’s foreign currency risk related to its
investments in foreign operation, the Group enters into net investment hedges, in particular foreign currency swaps
and forward contracts. Counterparties to these agreements are major financial institutions.
Information on the fair value of derivative financial instruments held at the balance sheet date is provided in Note 16,
Derivative financial assets and liabilities.
Quantitative information on foreign currency exchange rate risk
The Group is exposed to risk resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which can affect its earnings
and equity. In particular:
where a Group company incurs costs in a currency different from that of its revenues, any change in exchange rates
can affect the operating results of that company.
the principal exchange rates to which the Group is exposed are:
EUR/U.S.$, relating to sales and purchases in U.S.$ made by Italian companies (primarily for Maserati and Alfa
Romeo vehicles) and to sales and purchases in Euro made by FCA US;
U.S.$/CAD, primarily relating to FCA Canada’s sales of U.S. produced vehicles, net of FCA US sales of Canadian
produced vehicles;
CNY, in relation to sales in China originating from FCA US and from Italian companies (primarily for Maserati and
Alfa Romeo vehicles);
GBP, AUD, MXN, CHF, ARS and VEF in relation to sales in the UK, Australian, Mexican, Swiss, Argentinean and
Venezuelan markets;
PLN and TRY, relating to manufacturing costs incurred in Poland and Turkey;
JPY mainly in relation to purchase of parts from Japanese suppliers and sales of vehicles in Japan;
U.S.$/BRL, EUR/BRL, relating to Brazilian manufacturing operations and the related import and export flows.
The Group’s policy is to use derivative financial instruments to hedge a percentage of certain exposures subject to
foreign currency exchange rate risk for the upcoming 12 months (including such risk before or beyond that date where
it is deemed appropriate in relation to the characteristics of the business) and to hedge the exposure resulting from
firm commitments unless not deemed appropriate.
Group companies may have trade receivables or payables denominated in a currency different from their respective
functional currency. In addition, in a limited number of cases, it may be convenient from an economic point of view, or
it may be required under local market conditions, for Group companies to obtain financing or use funds in a currency
different from their respective functional currency. Changes in exchange rates may result in exchange gains or losses
arising from these situations. The Group’s policy is to hedge, whenever deemed appropriate, the exposure resulting
from receivables, payables and securities denominated in foreign currencies different from the respective Group
companies’ functional currency.
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Certain of the Group’s companies are located in countries which are outside of the Eurozone, in particular the U.S.,
Brazil, Canada, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Mexico, Argentina, the Czech Republic, India, China, Australia and South
Africa. As the Group’s reporting currency is the Euro, the income statements of those entities that have a reporting
currency other than the Euro, are translated into Euro using the average exchange rate for the period. In addition, the
monetary assets and liabilities of these consolidated companies are translated into Euro at the period-end foreign
exchange rate. The effects of these changes in foreign exchange rates are recognized directly in the Cumulative
translation adjustments reserve included in Other comprehensive income. Changes in exchange rates may lead to
effects on the translated balances of revenues, costs and monetary assets and liabilities reported in Euro, even when
corresponding items are unchanged in the respective local currency of these companies.
The Group monitors its principal exposure to conversion exchange risk and, in certain circumstances, enters into
derivatives for the purpose of hedging the specific risk.
There have been no substantial changes in 2016 in the nature or structure of exposure to foreign currency exchange
rate risk or in the Group’s hedging policies.
The potential loss in fair value of derivative financial instruments held for foreign currency exchange rate risk
management (currency swaps/forwards, cross-currency interest rate and currency swaps) at December 31, 2016
resulting from a 10 percent change in the exchange rates would have been approximately €1,453 million (€1,490
million at December 31, 2015).
This analysis assumes that a hypothetical, unfavorable and instantaneous 10 percent change in exchange rates is
applied in the measurement of the fair value of derivative financial instruments. Receivables, payables and future
trade flows whose hedging transactions have been analyzed were not included in this analysis. It is reasonable to
assume that changes in market exchange rates will produce the opposite effect, of an equal or greater amount, on the
underlying transactions that have been hedged.
Quantitative information on interest rate risk
The manufacturing companies and treasuries of the Group make use of external borrowings and invest in monetary
and financial market instruments. In addition, Group companies sell receivables resulting from their trading activities
on a continuing basis. Changes in market interest rates can affect the cost of the various forms of financing, including
the sale of receivables, or the return on investments, and the employment of funds, thus negatively impacting the net
financial expenses incurred by the Group.
In addition, the financial services companies provide loans (mainly to customers and dealers), financing themselves
using various forms of direct debt or asset-backed financing (e.g. factoring of receivables). Where the characteristics
of the variability of the interest rate applied to loans granted differ from those of the variability of the cost of the
financing obtained, changes in the current level of interest rates can affect the operating result of those companies and
the Group as a whole.
In order to manage these risks, the Group uses interest rate derivative financial instruments, mainly interest rate
swaps and forward rate agreements, when available in the market, with the object of mitigating, under economically
acceptable conditions, the potential variability of interest rates on the Group’s Net profit.
In assessing the potential impact of changes in interest rates, the Group segregates fixed rate financial instruments
(for which the impact is assessed in terms of fair value) from floating rate financial instruments (for which the impact is
assessed in terms of cash flows).
The fixed rate financial instruments used by the Group consist principally of part of the portfolio of the financial services
companies (basically customer financing and financial leases) and part of debt (including subsidized loans and notes).
The potential loss in fair value of fixed rate financial instruments (including the effect of interest rate derivative financial
instruments) held at December 31, 2016, resulting from a hypothetical 10 percent change in market interest rates,
would have been approximately €56 million (approximately €85 million at December 31, 2015).
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Floating rate financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, loans provided by the financial
services companies to the sales network and part of debt. The effect of the sale of receivables is also considered in
the sensitivity analysis as well as the effect of hedging derivative instruments.
A hypothetical 10 percent change in short-term interest rates at December 31, 2016, applied to floating rate financial
assets and liabilities, operations for the sale of receivables and derivative financial instruments, would have resulted
in increased net financial expenses before taxes, on an annual basis, of approximately €30 million (€40 million at
December 31, 2015).
This analysis is based on the assumption that there is an unfavorable change of 10 percent proportionate to interest
rate levels across homogeneous categories. A homogeneous category is defined on the basis of the currency in which
the financial assets and liabilities are denominated. In addition, the sensitivity analysis applied to floating rate financial
instruments assumes that cash and cash equivalents and other short-term financial assets and liabilities which expire
during the projected 12-month period will be renewed or reinvested in similar instruments, bearing the hypothetical
short-term interest rates.
Quantitative information on commodity price risk
The Group has entered into derivative contracts for certain commodities to hedge its exposure to commodity price risk
associated with buying raw materials and energy used in its normal operations.
In connection with the commodity price derivative contracts outstanding at December 31, 2016, a hypothetical
10 percent change in the price of the commodities at that date would have caused a fair value loss of €35 million
(€40 million at December 31, 2015). Future trade flows whose hedging transactions have been analyzed were not
considered in this analysis. It is reasonable to assume that changes in commodity prices will produce the opposite
effect, of an equal or greater amount, on the underlying transactions that have been hedged.
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32. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Group has evaluated subsequent events through February 28, 2017, which is the date the financial statements
were authorized for issuance.
In January 2017, as a result of the distribution of the Company’s 16.7 percent ownership interest in RCS to holders of
its common shares on May 1, 2016, the Compensation Committee of FCA approved a conversion factor of 1.005865
that was applied to outstanding awards that had been granted in 2015 to make equity award holders whole for the
resulting diminution in the value of an FCA common share. There was no change to the total cost of these awards to
be amortized over the remaining vesting period as a result of these adjustments.
On February 24, 2017, FCA US prepaid the outstanding principal and accrued interest for its Tranche B Term Loan
due 2017. The prepayment of U.S.$1,826 million (€1,721 million) was made with cash on hand. The prepayment did
not result in a material loss on extinguishment.
2016 | ANNUAL REPORTConsolidated Financial StatementsNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Company
Financial Statements
AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
Index to Company Financial Statements
Income Statement ________________________________________________________________________________ 246
Statement of Financial Position ____________________________________________________________________ 247
Notes to the Company Financial Statements _________________________________________________________ 248
Other Information _________________________________________________________________________________ 260
Disclosures pursuant to Decree Article 10 EU-Directive on Takeovers __________________________________ 262
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Statements
Income Statement
Income Statement
(in € million)
Result from investments
Other operating income
Personnel costs
Other operating costs
Net financial expenses
Profit before taxes
Income taxes
Profit from continuing operations
Profit from discontinued operations
Profit
Note
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Years Ended December 31
€
2016
2,237
€
31
(11)
(162)
(301)
1,794
9
1,803
—
€
1,803
€
2015
630
32
(14)
(173)
(400)
75
8
83
251
334
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Company Financial Statements.
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Company Financial
Statements
Statement
of Financial Position
Statement of Financial Position
(in € million)
Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investments in Group companies and other equity investments
Other financial assets
Total Non-current assets
Current financial assets
Trade receivables
Other current receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total Current assets
Total Assets
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital
Capital reserves
Legal reserves
Retained profit/(loss)
Profit for the year
Total Equity
Provisions for employee benefits and other provisions
Non-current debt
Other non-current liabilities
Total Non-current liabilities
Provisions for employee benefits and other current provisions
Trade payables
Current debt
Other financial liabilities
Other debt
Total Current liabilities
Total Equity and liabilities
Note
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(9)
(21)
2016
€
27
€
€
€
25,238
3,670
28,935
560
17
216
1
794
29,729
€
19
€
5,766
12,936
(1,356)
1,803
19,168
39
4,079
13
4,131
2
15
6,081
47
285
6,430
€
29,729
€
At December 31
2015(1)
28
22,236
3,658
25,922
1,565
14
373
2
1,954
27,876
17
3,805
13,182
(533)
334
16,805
34
2,928
15
2,977
3
24
7,271
285
511
8,094
27,876
(1) Amounts at December 31, 2015, for Investments in Group companies and other equity investments, Legal reserves and Retained profit/(loss)
have been adjusted. Refer to Note 2, Basis of Preparation - Reclassifications and adjustment, within the Consolidated Financial Statements
for a discussion on the prior period adjustment.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Company Financial Statements.
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Notes to the Company Financial Statements
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The FCA merger
On January 29, 2014, the Board of Directors of Fiat SpA (“Fiat”) approved a proposed corporate reorganization
resulting in the formation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA” or the “Company”) as a fully integrated global
automaker. The Board determined that a redomiciliation into the Netherlands with a listing on the NYSE and an
additional listing on the Mercato Telematico Azionario (“MTA”) would be the structure most suitable to Fiat’s profile and
its strategic and financial objectives. FCA’s principal executive offices were established in London, United Kingdom.
FCA was incorporated as a public limited liability company (naamloze vennootschap) under the laws of the
Netherlands on April 1, 2014, under the name Fiat Investments N.V.. On June 15, 2014, the Board of Directors of Fiat
approved the merger plan of Fiat into Fiat Investments N.V., and, at the extraordinary general meeting held on August
1, 2014, the shareholders of Fiat approved the merger that was completed and became effective on October 12,
2014. The merger, which took the form of a reverse merger, resulted in Fiat Investments N.V. being the surviving entity
which was then renamed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.. On October 13, 2014, FCA common shares commenced
trading on the NYSE and on the MTA.
Ferrari Spin-off and Discontinued Operations
On October 26, 2015, Ferrari N.V., a subsidiary of FCA, completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) in which FCA sold
10 percent of Ferrari N.V. common shares (“Ferrari IPO”) and received net proceeds of approximately €0.9 billion,
which resulted in FCA owning 80 percent of Ferrari N.V. common shares, Piero Ferrari owning 10 percent of common
shares and public shareholders owning the remaining 10 percent of common shares. The Ferrari IPO was accounted
for as an equity transaction.
In October 2015, in connection with the Ferrari IPO and in preparation for the spin-off of the remaining common shares
of Ferrari N.V.. owned by FCA, FCA carried out an internal corporate restructuring. As part of this reorganization, FCA
transferred its shares of Ferrari S.p.A. to Ferrari N.V. and provided a capital contribution to Ferrari N.V., while Ferrari
N.V. issued a note payable to FCA in the amount of €2.8 billion. This internal restructuring was a common control
transaction and did not have an accounting impact on FCA’s Financial Statements. As a result and in connection with the
transactions in which Piero Ferrari exchanged his shares in Ferrari S.p.A. for Ferrari N.V. shares, FCA paid €280 million to
Piero Ferrari as consideration for the dilution of his share value due to the issuance of the €2.8 billion note payable.
On December 3, 2015, an extraordinary general meeting of FCA shareholders was held, whereby the transactions
intended to separate FCA’s remaining ownership interest in Ferrari N.V. and to distribute that ownership interest to
holders of FCA shares and mandatory convertible securities were approved. The transactions to separate Ferrari N.V.
from the Group were completed on January 3, 2016.
As the spin-off of Ferrari N.V. became highly probable with the aforementioned shareholders’ approval and since
it was available for immediate distribution at that date, the results of Ferrari have been excluded from continuing
operations, and are shown as a single line item in the Profit from discontinued operations line item for the year ended
December 31, 2015.
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The 2016 Company Financial Statements represent the separate financial statements of the parent company, Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles N.V., and have been prepared in accordance with the legal requirements of Title 9, Book 2
of the Dutch Civil Code. Section 362 (8), Book 2, Dutch Civil Code, allows companies that apply IFRS as adopted
by the European Union in their consolidated financial statements to use the same measurement principles in their
company financial statements. The accounting policies are described in a specific section, Significant accounting
policies, of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report. However, as allowed by the
law, investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for using the net equity value in the
Company Financial Statements.
Format of the financial statements
Given the activities carried out by FCA, presentation of the Company Income Statement is based on the nature of
revenues and expenses. The Consolidated Income Statement for FCA is classified according to function (also referred
to as the “cost of sales” method), which is considered more representative of the format used for internal reporting and
management purposes and is in line with international practice in the industry.
FCA financial statements are prepared in Euros, also the Company’s functional currency, representing the currency in
which the main transactions of the Company are denominated.
The Statements of Income and of Financial Position and Notes to the Financial Statements are presented in millions of
Euros, except where otherwise stated.
As parent company, FCA has also prepared consolidated financial statements for FCA Group for the year ended
December 31, 2016.
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Statements
Notes to the Company
Financial Statements
COMPOSITION AND PRINCIPAL CHANGES
1. Result from investments
The following table summarizes the Result from investments:
Share of the profit/(loss) of Group companies
Dividends from other companies
Total Result from investments
Years Ended December 31
2016
(€ million)
2,234
3
2,237
€
€
2015
625
5
630
€
€
Result from investments relates primarily to the Company’s share in the net profit or loss of subsidiaries and
associates, in addition to dividends received from CNH Industrial N.V. (“CNHI”).
The share of the profit of Ferrari in 2015 was recognized separately within the line Profit from discontinued operations
within the Income Statement.
2. Other operating income
The following table summarizes Other operating income:
Revenues from services rendered to, and other income from, Group companies and other
related parties
Other revenues and income from third parties
Total Other operating income
€
€
Years Ended December 31
2016
(€ million)
31
—
31
€
€
2015
30
2
32
Revenues from services rendered to Group companies of €31 million consisted of services rendered to the principal
subsidiaries of the Group, in line with 2015.
3. Personnel costs
Personnel costs during the year ended December 31, 2016, of €11 million (€14 million in 2015) primarily related to
wages and salaries. The average number of employees in 2016 was 51, in line with 2015 (53).
4. Other operating costs
Other operating costs primarily includes costs for services rendered by Group companies (support and consulting in
administration, IT systems, press activities, payroll, security and facility management), costs for legal, administrative,
financial and IT services in addition to the compensation component from Share-based compensation plans
representing the notional cost of the Long Term Incentive Plan awarded to the Chief Executive Officer and Executives
(net of the portion already attributed to the relevant subsidiaries), which was recognized directly in the equity reserve,
as reported in Note 18, Share-based compensation, within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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5. Net financial expenses
The following table summarizes Net financial expenses:
Financial income
Financial expense
Currency exchange (losses)/gains
Net gains/(losses) on derivative financial instruments
Total Net financial expenses
Years Ended December 31
2016
(€ million)
293
€
(582)
(29)
17
(301)
€
2015
269
(668)
191
(192)
(400)
€
€
Financial income relates to interest on loans extended to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles North America Holdings LLC (“FCA
NAH LLC”), as included within Other financial assets and Current financial receivables. The increase in financial income
related primarily to the higher average outstanding amounts of these loans during 2016 as compared to 2015.
Financial expense relates to interest payable on the intercompany debt included within Current debt, in addition to
the interest on the unsecured senior debt securities of U.S. $3.0 billion issued in April 2015 and €1.25 billion issued in
March 2016. The decrease in financial expense related to the reduction in the average debt exposure during 2016 as
compared to 2015.
Currency exchange losses and net gains on derivative financial instruments primarily related to the U.S.$1.5 billion loan,
repaid in September 2016 and previously reported in Current financial receivables, which was fully hedged into Euro.
6. Income taxes
Income taxes were a gain of €9 million in 2016 (gain of €8 million in 2015) and primarily relate to compensation
receivable for tax losses carried forward contributed to the United Kingdom tax consolidation scheme.
The Company reported losses for tax purposes as the result from investments resulting from the adoption of the equity
method is tax neutral.
7. Property, plant and equipment
At December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment was €27 million (€28 million at
December 31, 2015), consisting of the gross carrying amount of assets of €68 million (€68 million at December 31,
2015) and accumulated depreciation of €41 million (€40 million at December 31, 2015), of which €25 million related
to land and buildings, mainly consisting of the Company’s property in Turin (€24 million at December 31, 2015). No
buildings were subject to liens, pledged as collateral or restricted in use.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is recognized in the Income statement within Other operating costs.
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Statements
Notes to the Company
Financial Statements
8. Investments in Group companies and other equity investments
The following table summarizes Investments in Group companies and other equity investments:
2016
2015(1)
Change
At December 31
Investments in Group companies
Other equity investments
Total Investments in Group companies and other equity investments
€
€
(€ million)
25,087
151
25,238
€
€
22,033
203
22,236
€
€
Investments in Group companies were subject to the following changes during 2016 and 2015:
Balance at beginning of year
Capital injection into joint ventures
Transactions related to Ferrari reorganization
Net Acquisition/(Disposal) of subsidiaries from/to Group companies
Net contributions made to subsidiaries
Dividends received from subsidiaries
Result from investments in continuing operations
Result from investments in discontinued operations
Cumulative translation adjustments and other OCI movements
Other
Balance at end of year
2016
(€ million)
€
22,033
€
82
(52)
43
1,471
(1,293)
2,234
—
556
13
€
25,087
€
3,054
(52)
3,002
2015(1)
22,742
99
(2,509)
(726)
10
—
625
251
1,608
(67)
22,033
(1) Amounts at December 31, 2015, for Investments in Group companies have been adjusted. Refer to Note 2, Basis of Preparation -
Reclassifications and adjustment, within the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion on the prior period adjustment.
The increase from 2016 relates primarily to the Result from investment in continuing operations of €2,234 million and
net contributions made to subsidiaries of €1,471 million, partially offset by dividends received from FCA North America
Holdings LLC and Fiat Chrysler UK LLP of €1,293 million.
The main change for 2015 related to the transactions carried on the investments in Ferrari where, before the IPO, FCA
sold the original 90 percent ownership held in Ferrari S.p.A. to Ferrari N.V., then subscribing a capital increase in the
same company. The sale originated a capital gain which was eliminated in the equity valuation of the investment (refer
to Principal Activities in the Consolidated Financial Statements for further detail on the Ferrari transactions). The other
significant movement in 2015 was the disposal of US subsidiaries acquired in 2014.
At December 31, 2016, Other equity investments primarily related to the investment of 15,948,275 common shares in
CNHI of €132 million (€101 million at December 31, 2015).
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9. Other financial assets
At December 31, 2016, Other financial assets amounted to €3,670 million (€3,658 million at December 31, 2015),
primarily represented by U.S. $3.9 billion of intercompany loans extended to to FCA NAH LLC.
In January 2015, a loan of U.S. $881.6 million, expiring December 2022, was extended to fund the acquisition of
certain subsidiaries based in the US. The carrying amount of €836 million at December 31, 2016 (€810 million at
December 31, 2015), related only to the outstanding principal, with no accrued interest receivable due. In April 2015,
a further U.S. $2.97 billion was extended in two loans of $1,485 million, expiring in April 2020 and April 2023. The
carrying amount of €2,850 million at December 31, 2016 (€2,831 million at December 31, 2015) includes principal of
€2,818 million and accrued interest of €32 million, separately reported within Current financial assets.
These loans are hedged into Euro by currency swaps with Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A. and Fiat Chrysler Finance
Europe S.A., resulting in €47 million of intercompany derivative liabilities at December 31, 2016 reported within Other
financial liabilities (€285 million at December 31, 2015).
10. Current financial assets
At December 31, 2016, Current financial assets primarily related to a short-term intercompany deposit of €500 million
with Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A. and accrued interest of €32 million receivable on the intercompany loans to
FCA NAH LLC reported within Other financial assets.
At December 31, 2015, Current financial assets related primarily to a loan of U.S. $1.5 billion extended to FCA NAH
LLC in January 2014 to partially fund the acquisition of 41.5 percent of FCA US, which was repaid in September 2016.
11. Trade receivables
At December 31, 2016, trade receivables totaled €17 million (of which €16 million related to Group companies), in line
with year-end 2015.
The carrying amount of trade receivables is deemed to approximate their fair value. All trade receivables are due within
one year and there are no overdue balances.
12. Other current receivables
At December 31, 2016, Other current receivables amounted to €216 million, a net decrease of €157 million compared
to December 31, 2015, and consisted of the following:
Receivable from Group companies for consolidated Italian corporate tax
€
112
€
227
€
VAT receivables
Italian corporate tax receivables
Other
Total Other current receivables
63
18
23
88
38
20
€
216
€
373
€
(115)
(25)
(20)
3
(157)
2016
2015
Change
At December 31
(€ million)
Receivables from Group companies for consolidated Italian corporate tax relates to taxes calculated on the taxable
income contributed by Italian subsidiaries participating in the domestic tax consolidation program. The decrease from
2015 of €115 million primarily relates to amounts receivable from Ferrari included in 2015.
VAT receivables relate primarily to VAT credits for Italian subsidiaries participating in the VAT tax consolidation.
Italian corporate tax receivables include credits transferred to FCA by Italian subsidiaries participating in the domestic
tax consolidation program in 2016 and prior years.
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Statements
Notes to the Company
Financial Statements
13. Cash and cash equivalents
At December 31, 2016, Cash and cash equivalents totaled €1 million (€2 million as at December 31, 2015) and is
primarily represented by amounts held in Euro. The carrying amount of Cash and cash equivalents is deemed to be in
line with their fair value.
Credit risk associated with Cash and cash equivalents is considered limited as the counterparties are leading national
and international banks.
14. Equity
Changes in Shareholders’ equity during 2016 were as follows:
(€ million)
At December 31, 2014(1)
Allocation of prior year result
Distributions
Share-based compensation
Ferrari initial public offering
Net profit for the year
Current period change in OCI, net of taxes
Legal Reserve
Other changes
At December 31, 2015(1)
Allocation of prior year result
Mandatory Convertible Securities
Share-based compensation
Net profit for the year
Current period change in OCI, net of taxes
Legal Reserve
Other changes
At December 31, 2016
Share
Capital
17
Capital
Reserves
3,742
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
17
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
19
—
(17)
80
—
—
—
—
—
3,805
—
1,908
98
—
—
—
(45)
5,766
Legal
Reserves:
Cumulative
translation
adjustment
reserve /
OCI
(205)
—
—
—
—
—
1,643
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
928
—
1,438
11,744
—
—
—
—
632
—
—
—
(1,910)
—
—
—
1,032
—
2,070
10,866
Legal
Reserves:
Other
10,816
Retained
profit/(loss)
(874)
Profit/(loss)
for the year Total equity
14,064
568
568
—
—
866
—
—
(928)
(165)
(533)
334
—
—
—
—
(1,032)
(125)
(1,356)
(568)
—
—
—
334
—
—
—
334
(334)
—
—
1,803
—
—
—
1,803
—
(17)
80
866
334
1,643
—
(165)
16,805
—
—
98
1,803
632
—
(170)
19,168
(1) Amounts at December 31, 2015 and 2014 for Legal reserves and Retained profit/(loss) have been adjusted. Refer to Note 2, Basis of
Preparation - Reclassifications and adjustment, within the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion on the prior period adjustment.
Shareholders’ equity increased by €2,363 million in 2016, primarily due to profit for the year of €1,803 million,
and movements in OCI of €632 million relating to foreign exchange differences and the remeasurement of defined
benefit plans.
Shareholders’ equity increased by €2,741 million in 2015, primarily due to movements in OCI of 1,643 million relating
to foreign exchange differences and the remeasurement of defined benefit plans, the impact of the Ferrari 10 percent
initial public offering of €866 million, and profit for the year of €334 million.
Share capital
At December 31, 2016, the fully paid-up share capital of FCA amounted to €19 million (€17 million at December 31,
2015) and consisted of 1,527,965,719 common shares and 408,941,767 special voting shares, all with a par value of
€0.01 each (1,288,956,011 common shares and 408,941,767 special voting shares at December 31, 2015).
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Capital reserves
At December 31, 2016, capital reserves amounting to €5,766 million (€3,805 million at December 31, 2015)consisted
mainly of the effects of the Merger, resulting in a different par value of FCA common shares (€0.01 each) as compared
to Fiat S.p.A. ordinary shares (€3.58 each) where the consequent difference between the share capital before and after
the Merger was recognized as an increase to the capital reserves. In December 2016, capital reserves increased €1,908
million as a result of conversion of the equity component of the Mandatory Convertible Securities issued in 2014.
Legal reserves
Pursuant to Dutch law, limitations exist relating to the distribution of shareholders’ equity up to at least the total
amount of the legal reserve. By their nature, unrealized losses relating to OCI components reduce shareholders’ equity
and thereby distributable amounts.
At December 31, 2016, legal reserves amounted to €10,866 million (€11,744 million at December 31, 2015) and
mainly related to development costs capitalized by subsidiaries of €9,359 million (€8,358 million at December 31,
2015), the earnings of subsidiaries subject to certain restrictions to distributions to the parent company of €1,503
million (€1,472 million at December 31, 2015), and the reserve in respect of special voting shares of €4 million (€4
million at December 31, 2015). Legal reserves also included unrealized currency translation gains and losses and other
OCI components of €2,070 million (€1,438 million at December 31, 2015).
Dividends
In order to further fund the capital requirements of the Group’s five-year business plan, the Board of Directors has
decided not to recommend a dividend on FCA common shares for 2016.
15. Provisions for employee benefits and other provisions
At December 31, 2016, provisions for employee benefits and other provisions totaled €39 million, a €5 million increase
over year-end 2015, primarily due to actuarial gains and losses. At December 31, 2016, provisions consisted primarily
of post-employment benefits accruing to employees, former employees and Directors under supplemental company
or individual agreements, which are unfunded.
16. Non-current debt
At December 31, 2016, non-current debt totaled €4,079 million, representing an increase of €1,151 million over
December 31, 2015, and consisted of the following:
Third-party debt:
- Unsecured senior debt securities
Total third-party debt
Intercompany debt:
- Intercompany financial payables
Total intercompany debt
Total Non-current debt
2016
2015
Change
At December 31
(€ million)
€
€
€
€
€
4,064
4,064
16
16
4,079
€
€
€
€
€
2,730
2,730
198
198
2,928
€
€
€
€
€
1,334
1,334
(182)
(182)
1,151
As described in more detail in Note 21 Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements, FCA issued a 3.75 percent
note at par in March 2016 with a principal value of €1,250 million due March 2024, under the Global Medium Term
Note (“GMTN”) Programme.
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Statements
Notes to the Company
Financial Statements
In April 2015, FCA issued €1.4 billion (U.S.$1.5 billion) principal amount of 4.5 percent unsecured senior debt securities
due April 15, 2020 (the “Initial 2020 Notes”) and €1.4 billion (U.S.$1.5 billion) principal amount of 5.25 percent unsecured
senior debt securities due April 15, 2023 (the “Initial 2023 Notes”) at par. The Initial 2020 Notes and the Initial 2023 Notes,
collectively referred to as “the Initial Notes”, rank pari passu in right of payment with respect to all of FCA’s existing and
future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any of FCA’s future subordinated indebtedness
and existing indebtedness, which is by its terms subordinated in right of payment to the Initial Notes.
On June 17, 2015, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in our prospectus, FCA commenced an offer to
exchange up to €1.4 billion (U.S.$1.5 billion) aggregate principal amount of new 4.5 percent unsecured senior debt
securities due 2020 (“2020 Notes”), for any and all of our outstanding Initial 2020 Notes issued on April 14, 2015, and
up to €1.4 billion (U.S.$1.5 billion) aggregate principal amount of new 5.25 percent unsecured senior debt securities
due 2023 (“2023 Notes”), for any and all of the outstanding Initial 2023 Notes issued on April 14, 2015. The 2020
Notes and the 2023 Notes, collectively referred to as “the Notes”, were identical in all material respects to the Initial
Notes, except that the Notes did not contain restrictions on transfer. The exchange offer expired on July 23, 2015.
Substantially all of the Initial Notes were tendered for the Notes.
Intercompany financial payables at December 31, 2015 primarily related to the Euro-denominated loans entered into
with Magneti Marelli S.p.A. (€162 million), Comau S.p.A. (€19 million) and FCA Italy S.p.A. (€0.2 million) following the
acquisition of certain subsidiaries based in the US, which were repaid in early 2016.
17. Other non-current liabilities
At 31 December 2016, other non-current liabilities totaled €13 million:
Other non-current liabilities
Total Other non-current liabilities
2016
2015
Change
At December 31
(€ million)
€
€
13
13
€
€
15
15
€
€
(2)
(2)
Other non-current liabilities relate to non-current post-employment benefits, being the present value of future benefits
payable to a former CEO and management personnel that have left the Company.
18. Provisions for employee benefits and other current provisions
Employee benefit provisions primarily reflect the best estimate for variable components of compensation:
Provisions for employee benefits and other current provisions
Total Provisions for employee benefits and other current provisions
€
€
2
2
€
€
3
3
€
€
(1)
(1)
2016
2015
Change
At December 31
(€ million)
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19. Trade payables
At December 31, 2016, trade payables totaled €15 million, a decrease of €9 million from December 31, 2015, and
consisted of the following:
Trade payables due to third parties
Intercompany trade payables
Total trade payables
2016
2015
Change
At December 31
(€ million)
8
7
15
€
€
13
11
24
€
€
(5)
(4)
(9)
€
€
Trade payables are due within one year and their carrying amount at the reporting date is deemed to approximate their
fair value.
20. Current debt
At December 31, 2016, current debt totaled €6,081 million, a €1,190 million decrease over December 31, 2015 and
related to:
Intercompany debt:
- Current account with Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
- Current account with Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.
Total intercompany debt
Third party debt:
- Mandatory Convertible Securities liability component
- Advances on factored receivables
- Accrued interest payable
Total third party debt
Total current debt
2016
2015
Change
At December 31
(€ million)
84
5,932
6,016
€
€
— €
—
65
65
6,081
€
€
3,663
3,357
7,020
199
24
28
251
7,271
€
€
€
€
€
(3,579)
2,575
(1,004)
(199)
(24)
37
(186)
(1,190)
€
€
€
€
€
Current intercompany debt of €6,016 million (€7,020 million at December 31, 2015) is denominated in Euro and the
carrying amount is in line with fair value.
Current account with Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A. represents the overdraft as part of the Group’s centralized
treasury management.
On December 16, 2014, FCA issued aggregate notional amount of U.S.$2,875 million (€2,293 million) of mandatory
convertible securities. The obligation to pay coupons as required by the mandatory convertible securities met the
definition of a financial liability as it was a contractual obligation to deliver cash to another entity. The fair value
amount determined for the liability component at issuance of the mandatory convertible securities was U.S.$419
million (€335 million), calculated as the present value of the coupon payments due less allocated transaction costs
of U.S.$9 million (€7 million) that were accounted for as a debt discount. Subsequent to issuance, the financial
liability for the coupon payments was accounted for at amortized cost. In December 2015, the first coupon payment
of U.S.$225 million was paid and in December 2016 the second coupon payment of U.S.$226 million was paid,
extinguishing the remaining liability.
Accrued interest payable of €65 million relates to the unsecured senior debt securities referred to in Note 16,
Non-current debt.
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Statements
Notes to the Company
Financial Statements
21. Other debt
At December 31, 2016, Other debt totaled €285 million, a net decrease of €226 million over December 31, 2015, and
included the following:
Intercompany other debt:
- Consolidated Italian corporate tax
- Consolidated VAT
- Other
Total intercompany other debt
Other debt and taxes payable:
- Distribution payable
- Taxes payable
- Accrued expenses
- Other payables
Total Other debt and taxes payable
Total Other debt
2016
2015
Change
At December 31
(€ million)
€
113
158
3
274
€
— €
2
4
5
11
285
€
€
209
167
50
426
17
2
8
58
85
511
€
€
€
€
€
(96)
(9)
(47)
(152)
(17)
—
(4)
(53)
(74)
(226)
€
€
€
€
€
At December 31, 2016, intercompany debt relating to consolidated VAT of €158 million (€167 million at December 31,
2015) consisted of VAT credits of Italian subsidiaries transferred to FCA as part of the consolidated VAT regime.
Intercompany debt relating to consolidated Italian corporate tax of €113 million (€209 million at December 31, 2015)
consisted of compensation payable for tax losses and Italian corporate tax credits contributed by Italian subsidiaries
participating in the domestic tax consolidation program for 2016 for which the Italian branch of FCA N.V. is the
consolidating entity.
Other debt and taxes payable are all due within one year and their carrying amount is deemed to approximate their
fair value.
22. Guarantees granted, commitments and contingent liabilities
Guarantees granted
At December 31, 2016, guarantees issued totaled €11,823 million (€14,095 million at December 31, 2015) wholly
provided on behalf of Group companies. The decrease of €2,272 million compared to 31 December 2015 related
principally to the repayment of bonds from Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.
The main guarantees outstanding at 31 December 2016 were as follows:
€8,326 million for bonds issued;
€1,903 million for borrowings, of which €719 million in favor of the subsidiaries in Brazil mainly related to the
construction of the new plant in Pernambuco and the remaining primarily to Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A
€1,593 million for VAT reimbursements related to the VAT consolidation scheme in Italy.
In addition, in 2005, in relation to the advance received by FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A. on the consideration for the
sale of the aviation business, FCA as the successor of Fiat S.p.A. is jointly and severally liable with the fully owned
subsidiary FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A. to the purchaser, Avio Holding S.p.A., should FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A. fail to
honor (following either an arbitration award or an out-of-court settlement) undertakings provided in relation to the sale
and purchase agreement signed in 2003.
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Other commitments, contractual rights and contingent liabilities
FCA has important commitments and rights derived from outstanding agreements in addition to contingent liabilities
that are described in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2016 to which reference
should be made.
23. Audit fees
The following table reports fees paid to the independent auditor Ernst & Young, or entities in their network, for audit
and other services:
(€ thousand)
Audit of the (consolidated and company) financial statements
Other audit
Tax advice
Total
Years Ended December 31
2016
19,180
€
761
241
2015
22,107
791
696
20,182
€
23,594
€
€
Audit fees of Ernst & Young Accountants LLP amounted €260 thousand. No other services were performed by Ernst
and Young Accountants LLP.
24. Board remuneration
Detailed information on Board of Directors compensation (including their shares and share options) is included in the
Remuneration of Directors section of this Annual Report.
25. Subsequent events
The Group has evaluated subsequent events through February 28, 2017, which is the date the financial statements were
authorized for issuance, as described in Note 32, Subsequent Events, within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
February 28, 2017
The Board of Directors
John Elkann
Sergio Marchionne
Andrea Agnelli
Tiberto Brandolini d’Adda
Glenn Earle
Valerie A. Mars
Ruth J. Simmons
Ronald L. Thompson
Patience Wheatcroft
Stephen M. Wolf
Ermenegildo Zegna
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Other Information
Other Information
Independent Auditor’s Report
The report of the Company’s independent auditor, Ernst & Young Accountants LLP, the Netherlands is set forth
following this Annual Report.
Dividends
Dividends will be determined in accordance with the articles 23 of the Articles of Association of Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles N.V. The relevant provisions of the Articles of Association read as follows:
1. The Company shall maintain a special capital reserve to be credited against the share premium exclusively for the
purpose of facilitating any issuance or cancellation of special voting shares. The special voting shares shall not
carry any entitlement to the balance of the special capital reserve. The Board of Directors shall be authorized to
resolve upon (i) any distribution out of the special capital reserve to pay up special voting shares or (ii) re-allocation
of amounts to credit or debit the special capital reserve against or in favor of the share premium reserve.
2. The Company shall maintain a separate dividend reserve for the special voting shares. The special voting shares
shall not carry any entitlement to any other reserve of the Company. Any distribution out of the special voting rights
dividend reserve or the partial or full release of such reserve will require a prior proposal from the Board of Directors
and a subsequent resolution of the meeting of holders of special voting shares.
3. From the profits, shown in the annual accounts, as adopted, such amounts shall be reserved as the Board of
Directors may determine.
4. The profits remaining thereafter shall first be applied to allocate and add to the special voting shares dividend
reserve an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the aggregate nominal value of all outstanding special voting
shares. The calculation of the amount to be allocated and added to the special voting shares dividend reserve
shall occur on a time-proportionate basis. If special voting shares are issued during the financial year to which the
allocation and addition pertains, then the amount to be allocated and added to the special voting shares dividend
reserve in respect of these newly issued special voting shares shall be calculated as from the date on which such
special voting shares were issued until the last day of the financial year concerned. The special voting shares shall
not carry any other entitlement to the profits.
5. Any profits remaining thereafter shall be at the disposal of the general meeting of Shareholders for distribution of
profits on the common shares only, subject to the provision of paragraph 8 of this article.
6. Subject to a prior proposal of the Board of Directors, the general meeting of Shareholders may declare and pay
distribution of profits and other distributions in United States Dollars. Furthermore, subject to the approval of the
general meeting of Shareholders and the Board of Directors having been designated as the body competent
to pass a resolution for the issuance of shares in accordance with Article 6, the Board of Directors may decide
that a distribution shall be made in the form of shares or that Shareholders shall be given the option to receive a
distribution either in cash or in the form of shares.
7. The Company shall only have power to make distributions to Shareholders and other persons entitled to
distributable profits to the extent the Company’s equity exceeds the sum of the paid in and called up part of the
share capital and the reserves that must be maintained pursuant to Dutch law and the Company’s Articles of
Association. No distribution of profits or other distributions may be made to the Company itself for shares that the
Company holds in its own share capital.
8. The distribution of profits shall be made after the adoption of the annual accounts, from which it appears that the
same is permitted.
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9. The Board of Directors shall have power to declare one or more interim distributions of profits, provided that
the requirements of paragraph 7 hereof are duly observed as evidenced by an interim statement of assets and
liabilities as referred to in Section 2:105 paragraph 4 of the Dutch Civil Code and provided further that the policy of
the Company on additions to reserves and distributions of profits is duly observed. The provisions of paragraphs 2
and 3 hereof shall apply mutatis mutandis.
10. The Board of Directors may determine that distributions are made from the Company’s share premium reserve
or from any other reserve, provided that payments from reserves may only be made to the Shareholders that are
entitled to the relevant reserve upon the dissolution of the Company.
11. Distributions of profits and other distributions shall be made payable in the manner and at such date(s) - within four
weeks after declaration thereof - and notice thereof shall be given, as the general meeting of Shareholders, or in
the case of interim distributions of profits, the Board of Directors shall determine.
12. Distributions of profits and other distributions, which have not been collected within five years and one day after
the same have become payable, shall become the property of the Company.
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Disclosures pursuant to
Decree Article 10
EU-Directive on Takeovers
Disclosures pursuant to Decree Article 10
EU-Directive on Takeovers
In accordance with the Dutch Besluit artikel 10 overnamerichtlijn (the Decree), the Company makes the following
disclosures:
a. For information on the capital structure of the Company, the composition of the issued share capital and the
existence of the two classes of shares, please refer to Note 14 to the Company Financial Statements in this Annual
Report. For information on the rights attached to the common shares, please refer to the Articles of Association
which can be found on the Company’s website. To summarize, the rights attached to common shares comprise
pre-emptive rights upon issue of common shares, the entitlement to attend the general meeting of Shareholders
and to speak and vote at that meeting and the entitlement to distributions of such amount of the Company’s profit
as remains after allocation to reserves. For information on the rights attached to the special voting shares, please
refer to the Articles of Association and the Terms and Conditions for the Special Voting Shares which can both be
found on the Company’s website and more in particular to the paragraph “Loyalty Voting Structure” of this Annual
Report in the chapter “Corporate Governance”. As at 31 December 2016, the issued share capital of the Company
consisted of 1,527,965,719 common shares, representing 79 per cent. of the aggregate issued share capital and
408,941,767 special voting shares, representing 21 per cent. of the aggregate issued share capital.
b. The Company has imposed no limitations on the transfer of common shares. The Articles of Association provide in
Article 13 for transfer restrictions for special voting shares.
c. For information on participations in the Company’s capital in respect of which pursuant to Sections 5:34, 5:35 and
5:43 of the Dutch Financial Supervision Acts (Wet op het financieel toezicht) notification requirements apply,
please refer to the chapter “Major Shareholders” of this Annual Report. There you will find a list of Shareholders
who are known to the Company to have holdings of 3% or more at the stated date.
d. No special control rights or other rights accrue to shares in the capital of the Company.
e. The Company does not operate an employee share participation scheme as mentioned in article 1 sub 1(e) of
the Decree.
f. No restrictions apply to voting rights attached to shares in the capital of the Company, nor are there any deadlines
for exercising voting rights. The Articles of Association allow the Company to cooperate in the issuance of
registered depositary receipts for common shares, but only pursuant to a resolution to that effect of the Board of
Directors. The Company is not aware of any depository receipts having been issued for shares in its capital.
g. The Company is not aware of the existence of any agreements with Shareholders which may result in restrictions
on the transfer of shares or limitation of voting rights.
h. The rules governing the appointment and dismissal of members of the Board of Directors are stated in the Articles
of Association of the Company. All members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the general meeting of
Shareholders. The term of office of all members of the Board of Directors is for a period of approximately one year
after appointment, such period expiring on the day the first Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is held in the
following calendar year. The general meeting of Shareholders has the power to suspend or dismiss any member
of the Board of Directors at any time. The rules governing an amendment of the Articles of Association are stated
in the Articles of Association and require a resolution of the general meeting of Shareholders which can only be
passed pursuant to a prior proposal of the Board of Directors.
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i. The general powers of the Board of Directors are stated in the Articles of Association of the Company. For a period of
five years from October 12, 2014, the Board of Directors has been irrevocably authorized to issue shares and rights
to subscribe for shares up to the maximum aggregate amount of shares as provided for in the Company’s authorized
share capital as set out in Article 4.1 of the Articles of Association, as amended from time to time. The Board of
Directors has also been designated for the same period as the authorized body to limit or exclude the rights of pre-
emption of shareholders in connection with the authority of the Board of Directors to issue common shares and grant
rights to subscribe for common shares as referred to above. In the event of an issuance of special voting shares,
shareholders have no right of pre-emptions. The Company has the authority to acquire fully paid-up shares in its own
share capital, provided that such acquisition is made for no consideration. Further rules governing the acquisition of
shares by the Company in its own share capital are set out in article 8 of the Articles of Association.
j. The Company is not a party to any significant agreements which will take effect, will be altered or will be terminated
upon a change of control of the Company as a result of a public offer within the meaning of Section 5:70 of the
Dutch Financial Supervision Acts (Wet ophet financieel toezicht), provided that some of the loan agreements
guaranteed by the Company and certain bonds guaranteed by the Company contain clauses that, as it is
customary for such financial transactions, may require early repayment or termination in the event of a change of
control of the guarantor or the borrower. In certain cases, that requirement may only be triggered if the change of
control event coincides with other conditions, such as a rating downgrade.
k. Under the terms of the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) and employment agreements entered into with
certain executive officers, executives may be entitled to receive severance payments of up to two times annual
cash compensation and accelerated vesting of awards under the EIP if, within 24 months of a Change of Control
(as defined therein), the executive’s employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company (other than for Cause
-as defined therein-) or is terminated by the participant for Good Reason (as defined).
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Appendix --
FCA Companies
AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
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Appendix - FCA Companies
at December 31, 2016
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Amsterdam Netherlands
19,369,075 EUR
--
--
--
--
Controlling company
Parent Company
Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis
Mass-Market Vehicles
NAFTA
AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
100 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
Autodie LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
10,000,000 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
100.000
100.000
Chrysler Mexico Investment Holdings
Cooperatie U.A.
Amsterdam Netherlands
— EUR
100.00 FCA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC
99.990
FCA MINORITY LLC
0.010
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
CPK Interior Products Inc.
Windsor
Canada
1,000 CAD
100.00 FCA Canada Inc.
Extended Vehicle Protection LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
— USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA AUBURN HILLS OWNER LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
100 USD
100.00 FCA REALTY LLC
FCA Canada Cash Services Inc.
Toronto
Canada
1,000 CAD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA Canada Inc.
Windsor
Canada
— CAD
100.00 FCA ONTARIO HOLDINGS Limited
100.000
FCA Caribbean LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
100 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA DEALER CAPITAL LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
FCA INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
— USD
— USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LLC Wilmington
U.S.A.
— USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
173,350,999 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Santa Fe
Mexico
238,621,186 MXN
100.00 Chrysler Mexico Investment Holdings
99.997
Cooperatie U.A.
FCA MINORITY LLC
FCA MID LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
2,700,000 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA MINORITY LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
— USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA ONTARIO HOLDINGS Limited
Toronto
Canada
1,000 CAD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
100 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA REALTY LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
168,769,528 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA Service Contracts LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
100,000,000 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA TRANSPORT LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
— USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA US Insurance Company
Plymouth
U.S.A.
60,000 USD
100.00 FCA North America Holdings LLC
0.003
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
FCA US LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
10 USD
100.00 FCA North America Holdings LLC
100.000
Operadora G.C. S.A. de C.V.
Santa Fe
Mexico
99,999 MXN
100.00 FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Banco Fidis S.A.
Betim
Brazil
509,021,104 BRL
100.00 Fidis S.p.A.
LATAM
FCA MINORITY LLC
CG Venezuela UK Holdings Limited
Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
100 GBP
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
FCA FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOVEIS
BRASIL LTDA.
99.999
0.001
75.000
25.000
100.000
CMA Componentes e Modulos
Automotivos Industria e Comercio
Automotivos Ltda
Nova Goiana Brazil
1,000 BRL
100.00 CMP Componentes e Modulos
99.900
Plasticos Industria e Comercio Ltda.
FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
Limitada
0.100
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267
Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
CMP Componentes e Modulos
Plasticos Industria e Comercio Ltda.
Contagem
Brazil
77,021,334 BRL
100.00 FCA FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOVEIS
100.000
BRASIL LTDA.
FCA AUTOMOBILES ARGENTINA S.A. Buenos Aires Argentina
476,464,366 ARS
100.00 FCA FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOVEIS
100.000
BRASIL LTDA.
FCA Chile Importadora Ltda
Santiago
Chile
41,800,000 CLP
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA MINORITY LLC
FCA Compania Financiera S.A.
Buenos Aires Argentina
487,580,283 ARS
100.00 Fidis S.p.A.
99.990
0.01
100.000
FCA FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOVEIS
BRASIL LTDA.
Betim
Brazil
13,544,131,287 BRL
100.00 FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
73.125
Limitada
FCA Italy S.p.A.
26.875
FCA IMPORTADORA S.R.L.
Buenos Aires Argentina
29,335,170 ARS
100.00 FCA AUTOMOBILES ARGENTINA S.A.
98.000
FCA Argentina S.A.
2.000
FCA S.A. de Ahorro para Fines
Determinados
Buenos Aires Argentina
109,535,149 ARS
100.00 FCA AUTOMOBILES ARGENTINA S.A.
100.000
FCA Venezuela LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
132,474,694 USD
100.00 CG Venezuela UK Holdings Limited
100.000
FPT Powertrain Technologies do Brasil
- Industria e Comércio de Motores Ltda
Campo Largo Brazil
197,792,500 BRL
100.00 FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
100.000
APAC
Limitada
ALFA ROMEO (SHANGHAI)
AUTOMOBILES SALES CO. Ltd.
Shanghai
Chrysler Group (China) Sales Ltd.
Beijing
FCA (Hong Kong) Automotive Limited
Hong Kong
FCA (SHANGHAI) AUTO PARTS
TRADING CO. LTD.
Shanghai
FCA Asia Pacific Investment Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
FCA Australia Pty. Ltd.
Port
Melbourne
FCA Automotive Finance Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
19,000,000 CNY
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
100.000
10,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA (Hong Kong) Automotive Limited
100.000
10,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA US LLC
100.000
19,000,000 CNY
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
100.000
4,500,000 CNY
100.00 FCA (Hong Kong) Automotive Limited
100.000
Australia
143,629,774 AUD
100.00 FCA US LLC
People’s Rep.
of China
750,000,000 CNY
100.00 Fidis S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
FCA Engineering India Private Limited
Chennai
India
99,990 INR
100.00 Chrysler Netherlands Distribution B.V.
99.990
FCA INDIA AUTOMOBILES Private
Limited
FCA JAPAN Ltd.
Mumbai
India
4,179,900,000 INR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA DUTCH OPERATING LLC
Minato-Ku.
Tokyo
Japan
104,789,875 JPY
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Fiat Group Automobiles Japan K.K.
FCA Korea Limited
Seoul
South Korea
32,639,200,000 KRW
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA Powertrain Technologies Shanghai
R&D Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
10,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Singapore
3,010,513 SGD
100.00 FCA US LLC
Japan
100,000,000 JPY
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
0.010
100.000
60.000
40.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
Fiat Group Automobiles Japan K.K.
Mopar (Shanghai) Auto Parts Trading
Co. Ltd.
Minato-Ku.
Tokyo
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
5,000,000 USD
100.00 FCA Asia Pacific Investment Co. Ltd.
100.000
EMEA
Abarth & C. S.p.A.
Alfa Romeo S.p.A.
Alfa Romeo U.S.A. S.p.A.
Turin
Turin
Turin
Italy
Italy
Italy
1,500,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
120,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
120,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
268
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Appendix - FCA Companies
at December 31, 2016
Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
Orbassano
Italy
45,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Maserati S.p.A.
Comau S.p.A.
Teksid S.p.A.
CF GOMMA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Düsseldorf
Germany
26,000 EUR
100.00 FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
CG EU NSC LIMITED
Cardiff
United
Kingdom
1 GBP
100.00 FCA US LLC
CG Italia Operations S.r.l.
Turin
Italy
53,022 EUR
100.00 Chrysler Italia S.r.l.
FCA US LLC
Chrysler Austria Gesellschaft mbH in
liquidation
Vienna
Austria
4,300,000 EUR
100.00 Chrysler Deutschland GmbH
Chrysler Belgium Luxembourg NV/SA
Brussels
Belgium
28,262,700 EUR
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Chrysler Deutschland GmbH
Berlin
Germany
20,426,200 EUR
100.00 FCA US LLC
Chrysler Espana, S.L.
Alcalá De
Henares
Spain
16,685,690 EUR
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Chrysler International GmbH
Stuttgart
Germany
25,000 EUR
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Chrysler Italia S.r.l.
Turin
Italy
100,000 EUR
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Chrysler Jeep International S.A.
Brussels
Belgium
1,860,000 EUR
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
FCA MINORITY LLC
FCA MINORITY LLC
92.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
1.000
1.000
100.000
100.000
94.300
5.700
100.000
99.998
0.002
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.998
0.002
Chrysler Netherlands Distribution B.V.
Amsterdam Netherlands
90,000 EUR
100.00 Chrysler Netherlands Holding
100.000
Cooperatie U.A.
Chrysler South Africa (Pty) Limited
Midrand
South Africa
200 ZAR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Chrysler Switzerland GmbH in
liquidation
Chrysler UK Limited
Schlieren
Switzerland
2,000,000 CHF
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
46,582,132 GBP
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Easy Drive S.r.l.
Turin
Italy
10,400 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA AUSTRIA GmbH
Vienna
Austria
37,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Center Italia S.p.A.
FCA AUSTRO CAR GmbH
Vienna
Austria
35,000 EUR
100.00 FCA AUSTRIA GmbH
FCA Belgium S.A.
Auderghem Belgium
12,300,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA SWITZERLAND S.A.
FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
FCA Center Italia S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
2,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA CENTRAL AND EASTERN
EUROPE KFT.
Budapest
Hungary
150,000,000 HUF
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Customer Services Centre S.r.l.
Turin
Italy
2,500,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Denmark A/S
FCA FINLAND Oy
Glostrup
Denmark
55,000,000 DKK
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Vantaa
Finland
50,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Fleet & Tenders S.R.L.
Turin
Italy
7,370,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA France
Trappes
France
96,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA GERMANY AG
Frankfurt
Germany
82,650,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA GREECE S.A.
Argyroupoli
Greece
62,783,499 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
100,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
FCA SWITZERLAND S.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.000
1.000
98.000
2.000
100.000
99.998
0.002
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.000
1.000
100.000
100.000
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Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Melfi S.r.l.
FCA Middle East FZ-LLC
Turin
Turin
Melfi
Dubai
Italy
Italy
Italy
United Arab
Emirates
1,089,071,587 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
800,000,000 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
276,640,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
300,000 AED
100.00 FCA INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
100.000
LLC
FCA Motor Village Austria GmbH
Vienna
Austria
37,000 EUR
100.00 FCA AUSTRIA GmbH
FCA MOTOR VILLAGE BELGIUM S.A.
Auderghem Belgium
7,110,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Belgium S.A.
FCA MOTOR VILLAGE FRANCE S.A.
Trappes
France
2,977,680 EUR
100.00 FCA France
FCA MOTOR VILLAGE GERMANY
GmbH
Frankfurt
Germany
8,700,000 EUR
100.00 FCA GERMANY AG
FCA Italy S.p.A.
100.000
99.988
0.012
99.997
100.000
FCA MOTOR VILLAGE PORTUGAL S.A. Amadora
Portugal
50,000 EUR
100.00 FCA PORTUGAL, S.A.
100.000
FCA MOTOR VILLAGE SPAIN, S.L.
Alcalá De
Henares
Spain
1,454,420 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Spain S.A.
100.000
FCA MOTOR VILLAGE SWITZERLAND
S.A.
Meyrin
Switzerland
13,000,000 CHF
100.00 FCA SWITZERLAND S.A.
100.000
FCA Netherlands B.V.
Lijnden
Netherlands
5,672,250 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA NORWAY AS
Fornebu
Norway
103,200 NOK
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA POLAND Spólka Akcyjna
Bielsko-Biala Poland
660,334,600 PLN
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA PORTUGAL, S.A.
Porto Salvo
Portugal
1,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA POWERTRAIN POLAND Sp. z o.o. Bielsko-Biala Poland
269,037,000 PLN
100.00 FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
FCA Real Estate Germany GmbH
Frankfurt
Germany
25,000 EUR
100.00 FCA MOTOR VILLAGE GERMANY
100.000
GmbH
FCA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
FRANCE SAS
Trappes
France
37,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
100.000
FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
150,679,554 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Russia AO
Moscow
Russia
574,665,000 RUB
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA MINORITY LLC
FCA SERBIA DOO KRAGUJEVAC
Kragujevac
Serbia
30,707,843,314 RSD
66.67 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA SWEDEN AB
Kista
Sweden
10,000,000 SEK
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA SWITZERLAND S.A.
Schlieren
Switzerland
21,400,000 CHF
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA VERSICHERUNGSSERVICE
GmbH
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Egypt
Limited
Heilbronn
Germany
26,000 EUR
100.00 FCA GERMANY AG
Fiat Chrysler Rimaco SA
New Cairo
Egypt
240,000 EGP
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA MINORITY LLC
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Ireland DAC
Dublin
Ireland
5,078,952 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Morocco S.A. Casablanca Morocco
1,000,000 MAD
99.95 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Spain S.A.
Alcalá De
Henares
Spain
8,079,280 EUR
100 FCA Italy S.p.A.
44,600,000 GBP
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA SWITZERLAND S.A.
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK
Ltd
Slough
Berkshire
FIAT CHRYSLER MOTOR VILLAGE
Ltd.
Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
United
Kingdom
1,500,000 GBP
100.00 FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK
100.000
Ltd
Fiat Group Automobiles South Africa
(Proprietary) Ltd
Bryanston
South Africa
640 ZAR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Fidis S.p.A.
i-FAST Automotive Logistics S.r.l.
i-FAST Container Logistics S.p.A.
Turin
Turin
Turin
Italy
Italy
Italy
250,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
1,250,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
2,500,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.999
0.001
66.670
100.000
100.000
51.000
49.000
99.000
1.000
100.000
99.950
99.998
0.002
100.000
270
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at December 31, 2016
Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Mecaner S.A.
Urdùliz
Spain
3,000,000 EUR
100 FCA Italy S.p.A.
NEW BUSINESS 38 S.p.A.
Società di Commercializzazione
e Distribuzione Ricambi S.p.A. in
liquidation
Pomigliano
d’Arco
Turin
Italy
Italy
1,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
100,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
VM Motori S.p.A.
Cento
Italy
21,008,000 EUR
100.00 FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
100.000
Luxury Vehicles
Maserati
Maserati S.p.A.
Modena
Italy
40,000,000 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Maserati (China) Cars Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
10,000,000 USD
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati (Suisse) S.A.
Schlieren
Switzerland
1,000,000 CHF
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati Canada Inc.
Vancouver
Canada
— CAD
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati Deutschland GmbH
Wiesbaden
Germany
500,000 EUR
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati GB Limited
Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
20,000 GBP
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati Japan KK
Tokyo
Japan
18,000,000 JPY
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati North America Inc.
Wilmington
U.S.A.
1,000 USD
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati West Europe societé par
actions simplifiée
Paris
France
37,000 EUR
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
Tridente Real Estate S.r.l.
Modena
Italy
11,570,000 EUR
100.00 Maserati S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
Components
Magneti Marelli
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Corbetta
Italy
254,325,965 EUR
99.99 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
99.990 100.000
Administracion Magneti Marelli Sistemi
Sospensioni Mexicana S.R.L. de C.V.
Mexico City Mexico
3,000 MXN
88.11 Magneti Marelli Promatcor Sistemi
99.000
Sospensioni Mexicana S.R.L. de C.V.
Automotive Lighting Rear Lamps
Mexico S. de r.l. de C.V.
1.000
Automotive Lighting Brotterode GmbH
Brotterode
Germany
7,270,000 EUR
99.99 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
100.000
Automotive Lighting Italia S.p.A.
Venaria Reale Italy
12,000,000 EUR
99.99 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
100.000
Automotive Lighting LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
25,001,000 USD
100.00 Magneti Marelli Holding U.S.A. LLC
100.000
Automotive Lighting o.o.o.
Rjiasan
Russia
1,086,875,663 RUB
99.99 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
100.000
Automotive Lighting Rear Lamps
France S.a.s.
Saint Julien du
Sault
France
5,134,480 EUR
99.99 Automotive Lighting Italia S.p.A.
100.000
Automotive Lighting Rear Lamps
Mexico S. de r.l. de C.V.
El Marques
Queretaro
Mexico
50,000 MXN
100.00 Magneti Marelli Holding U.S.A. LLC
100.000
Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
Reutlingen
Germany
1,330,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
Automotive Lighting S.R.O.
Jihlava
Automotive Lighting UK Limited
Changchun Magneti Marelli Automotive
Lighting System Co. Ltd.
Chadwell
Heath
Changchun
CHANGCHUN MAGNETI MARELLI
POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS Co.Ltd.
Changchun
Czech
Republic
United
Kingdom
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
927,637,000 CZK
99.99 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
100.000
40,387,348 GBP
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
190,000,000 CNY
59.99 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
60.000
5,600,000 EUR
51.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
51.000
Fiat CIEI S.p.A. in liquidation
Corbetta
Italy
220,211 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
FMM Pernambuco Componentes
Automotivos Ltda
Nova Goiana Brazil
209,180,100 BRL
64.99 Plastic Components and Modules
65.000
Automotive S.p.A.
Hefei Magneti Marelli Exhaust Systems
Co.Ltd.
Hefei
People’s Rep.
of China
3,900,000 EUR
51.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
51.000
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Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Industrias Magneti Marelli Mexico S.A.
de C.V.
Tepotzotlan Mexico
50,000 MXN
99.99 Magneti Marelli Sistemas Electronicos
99.998
Mexico S.A.
Servicios Administrativos Corp. IPASA
S.A.
0.002
100.000
100.000
Magneti Marelli (China) Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
17,500,000 USD
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and
Services S.p.A.
Corbetta
Italy
7,000,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Aftermarket GmbH
Heilbronn
Germany
100,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and
100.000
Services S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Aftermarket Sp. z o.o.
Katowice
Poland
2,000,000 PLN
99.99 Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and
100.000
Services S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires Argentina
2,403,775 ARS
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli France S.a.s.
Magneti Marelli Automotive Cluj S.r.l.
Cluj Napoca Romania
2,260,000 RON
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Automotive
Components (Changsha) Co. Ltd
Magneti Marelli Automotive
Components (Guangzhou) Co.,Ltd.
Magneti Marelli Automotive
Components (WUHU) Co. Ltd.
Magneti Marelli Automotive d.o.o.
Kragujevac
Changsha
Guangzhou
Wuhu
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
5,400,000 USD
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
10,000,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
32,000,000 USD
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Kragujevac
Serbia
154,200,876 RSD
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Automotive Electronics
(Guangzhou) Co. Limited
Guangzhou
Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting
(Foshan) Co. Ltd
Foshan
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
16,100,000 USD
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
10,800,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
95.000
5.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
Santo Andre Brazil
307,411,633 BRL
99.99 Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and
100.000
Services S.p.A.
Itauna
Brazil
1,000 BRL
99.99 Magneti Marelli Sistemas Automotivos
99.900
Industria e Comercio Ltda
FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
Limitada
0.100
Itauna
Brazil
6,402,500 BRL
99.99 Plastic Components and Modules
100.000
Automotive S.p.A.
Buenos Aires Argentina
9,999,971 ARS
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Argentina S.A.
96.260
3.740
100.000
100.000
Magneti Marelli d.o.o. Kragujevac
Kragujevac
Serbia
1,363,504,543 RSD
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Hortolandia
Brazil
100,000 BRL
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Cofap Fabricadora de
Pecas Ltda
Magneti Marelli Comandos Mecanicos
Industria e Comercio Ltda
Magneti Marelli Componentes Plasticos
Ltda
Magneti Marelli Conjuntos de Escape
S.A.
Magneti Marelli do Brasil Industria e
Comercio Ltda
Magneti Marelli Espana S.A.
Llinares del
Valles
Spain
781,101 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli Iberica S.A.
100.000
Magneti Marelli France S.a.s.
Trappes
France
19,066,824 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli GmbH
Russelsheim Germany
200,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Holding U.S.A. LLC
Wixom
U.S.A.
10 USD
100.00 FCA North America Holdings LLC
Magneti Marelli Iberica S.A.
Santpedor
Spain
389,767 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli India Private Ltd
Gurugram
India
150,000,000 INR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli International Trading
(Shanghai) Co. LTD
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
200,000 USD
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Japan K.K.
KohoKu-Ku-
Yokohama-
Kanagawa
Japan
360,000,000 JPY
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
272
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at December 31, 2016
Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Magneti Marelli Mako Elektrik Sanayi Ve
Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Bursa
Turkey
50,005 TRY
99.94 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
99.842
PLASTIFORM PLASTIK SANAY ve
TICARET A.S.
Sistemi Comandi Meccanici Otomotiv
Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
0.052
0.052
Magneti Marelli Motopropulsion France
SAS
Argentan
France
37,002 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
Magneti Marelli North America Inc.
Wilmington
U.S.A.
7,491,705 USD
99.99 Magneti Marelli Cofap Fabricadora de
100.000
Pecas Ltda
Magneti Marelli of Tennessee LLC
Auburn Hills
U.S.A.
1,300,000 USD
100.00 Magneti Marelli Holding U.S.A. LLC
100.000
Magneti Marelli Poland Sp. z o.o.
Sosnowiec
Poland
83,500,000 PLN
99.99 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
100.000
Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Private
Limited
Magneti Marelli Powertrain Mexico S.
de r.l. de c.v.
Gurugram
India
450,000,000 INR
51.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Mexico City Mexico
3,000 MXN
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Automotive Lighting Rear Lamps
Mexico S. de r.l. de C.V.
51.000
99.967
0.033
Magneti Marelli Powertrain Slovakia
s.r.o.
Kechnec
Slovak
Republic
12,000,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
Magneti Marelli Powertrain U.S.A. LLC
Sanford
U.S.A.
25,000,000 USD
100.00 Magneti Marelli Holding U.S.A. LLC
100.000
Magneti Marelli Promatcor Sistemi
Sospensioni Mexicana S.R.L. de C.V.
Mexico City Mexico
3,000 MXN
87.99 Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
88.000
Magneti Marelli Repuestos S.A.
Buenos Aires Argentina
75,262,000 ARS
99.99 Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and
81.943
Contagem
Brazil
768,694,874 BRL
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Services S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Cofap Fabricadora de
Pecas Ltda
18.057
72.808
Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
27.192
Tepotzotlan Mexico
50,000 MXN
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Servicios Administrativos Corp. IPASA
S.A.
99.998
0.002
100.000
100.000
Magneti Marelli Slovakia s.r.o.
Kechnec
Slovak
Republic
103,006,639 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Johannesburg South Africa
7,550,000 ZAR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Bursa
Turkey
520,000 TRY
99.99 Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
100
Bielsko-Biala Poland
70,050,000 PLN
99.99 Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
100.000
Toluca
Mexico
3,000 MXN
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Gurugram
India
420,000,000 INR
51.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Powertrain Mexico S.
de r.l. de c.v.
99.967
0.033
51.000
Malaysian Automotive Lighting SDN.
BHD
Simpang
Ampat
MM I&T Sas
Valbonne
Sophia
Antipolis
Malaysia
6,000,000 MYR
79.99 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
80.000
France
607,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
MMH Industria e Comercio De
Componentes Automotivos Ltda
Plastic Components and Modules
Automotive S.p.A.
Nova Goiana Brazil
50,926,000 BRL
99.99 Magneti Marelli Sistemas Automotivos
100.000
Industria e Comercio Ltda
Turin
Italy
10,000,000 EUR
99.99 Plastic Components and Modules
100.000
Holding S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Sistemas Automotivos
Industria e Comercio Ltda
Magneti Marelli Sistemas Electronicos
Mexico S.A.
Magneti Marelli South Africa
(Proprietary) Limited
Magneti Marelli Suspansiyon Sistemleri
Limited Sirketi
Magneti Marelli Suspension Systems
Bielsko Sp. z.o.o.
Magneti Marelli Toluca Mexico S. de
R.L. de CV.
Magneti Marelli Um Electronic Systems
Private Limited
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Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Plastic Components and Modules
Holding S.p.A.
Plastic Components and Modules
Poland S.A.
Plastic Components Fuel Systems
Poland Sp. z o.o.
PLASTIFORM PLASTIK SANAY ve
TICARET A.S.
PSMM Pernambuco Componentes
Automotivos Ltda
Turin
Italy
10,000,000 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
Sosnowiec
Poland
21,000,000 PLN
99.99 Plastic Components and Modules
100.000
Automotive S.p.A.
Sosnowiec
Poland
29,281,500 PLN
99.99 Plastic Components and Modules
100.000
Poland S.A.
Bursa
Turkey
715,000 TRY
99.94 Magneti Marelli Mako Elektrik Sanayi Ve
100.000
Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Nova Goiana Brazil
75,200,160 BRL
50.00 Plastic Components and Modules
50.000
Automotive S.p.A.
Servicios Administrativos Corp. IPASA
S.A.
Col.
Chapultepec
Mexico
1,000 MXN
99.99 Magneti Marelli Sistemas Electronicos
99.990
Mexico S.A.
Industrias Magneti Marelli Mexico S.A.
de C.V.
0.010
Sistemi Comandi Meccanici Otomotiv
Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
Bursa
Turkey
90,000 TRY
99.89 Magneti Marelli Mako Elektrik Sanayi Ve
99.956
Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
Soffiaggio Polimeri S.r.l.
Corbetta
Leno
Italy
Italy
37,622,179 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
100.000
45,900 EUR
84.99 Plastic Components and Modules
85.000
Automotive S.p.A.
Tecnologia de Iluminacion Automotriz
S.A. de C.V.
Juarez
Mexico
50,000 MXN
100.00 Automotive Lighting LLC
Automotive Lighting Rear Lamps
Mexico S. de r.l. de C.V.
Ufima S.A.S.
Trappes
France
44,940 EUR
99.99 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Teksid
FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
99.998
0.002
65.020
34.980
Teksid S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
71,403,261 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
100.000
Compania Industrial Frontera S.A. de
C.V.
Frontera
Mexico
11,376,600 MXN
100.00 Teksid Hierro de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
99.999
Teksid Inc.
Funfrap-Fundicao Portuguesa S.A.
Cacia
Portugal
13,697,550 EUR
83.61 Teksid S.p.A.
Teksid Aluminum S.r.l.
Carmagnola
Italy
5,000,000 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Teksid do Brasil Ltda
Betim
Brazil
664,696,013 BRL
100.00 Teksid S.p.A.
Teksid Hierro de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Frontera
Mexico
297,167,800 MXN
100.00 Teksid S.p.A.
Teksid Inc.
Farmington
Hills
U.S.A.
100,000 USD
100.00 Teksid S.p.A.
Teksid Iron Poland Sp. z o.o.
Skoczow
Poland
115,678,500 PLN
100.00 Teksid S.p.A.
Comau
Comau S.p.A.
Grugliasco
Italy
48,013,959 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
COMAU (KUNSHAN) Automation Co.
Ltd.
Kunshan
Comau (Shanghai) Engineering Co. Ltd. Shanghai
Comau (Shanghai) International Trading
Co. Ltd.
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
People’s Rep.
of China
8,000,000 USD
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
5,000,000 USD
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
200,000 USD
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires Argentina
500,000 ARS
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
FCA Argentina S.A.
0.001
83.607
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
97.000
3.000
Comau Automatizacion S.de R.L. C.V.
Cuautitlan
Izcalli
Mexico
62,204,118 MXN
100.00 Comau Mexico S.de R.L. de C.V.
100.000
Comau Canada Inc.
Windsor
Canada
100 CAD
100.00 Comau LLC
Comau Deutschland GmbH
Boblingen
Germany
1,330,000 EUR
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
274
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Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Comau do Brasil Industria e Comercio
Ltda.
Betim
Brazil
102,742,653 BRL
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau France S.A.S.
Trappes
France
6,000,000 EUR
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Iaisa S.de R.L. de C.V.
Cuautitlan
Izcalli
Mexico
17,181,062 MXN
100.00 Comau Mexico S.de R.L. de C.V.
Comau India Private Limited
Pune
India
239,935,020 INR
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Deutschland GmbH
Comau LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
100 USD
100.00 FCA North America Holdings LLC
Comau Mexico S.de R.L. de C.V.
Cuautitlan
Izcalli
Mexico
99,349,172 MXN
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Poland Sp. z o.o.
Bielsko-Biala Poland
3,800,000 PLN
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Romania S.R.L.
Oradea
Romania
23,673,270 RON
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Russia OOO
Moscow
Russia
4,770,225 RUB
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Service Systems S.L.
Madrid
Spain
250,000 EUR
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Trebol S.de R.L. de C.V.
Tepotzotlan Mexico
16,168,211 MXN
100.00 Comau Mexico S.de R.L. de C.V.
Comau U.K. Limited
Rugby
United
Kingdom
2,502,500 GBP
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Other Activities: Holding companies and Other companies
Deposito Avogadro S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
5,100,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
FCA Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires Argentina
5,292,117 ARS
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
Comau Deutschland GmbH
FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
Limitada
Fiat Chrysler Rimaco Argentina S.A.
FCA AUTOMOBILES ARGENTINA S.A.
FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
Limitada
Nova Lima
Brazil
10,024,292,755 BRL
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
FCA Group Purchasing France S.a.r.l.
Trappes
France
7,700 EUR
100.00 FCA Group Purchasing S.r.l.
FCA Group Purchasing Poland Sp.
z o.o.
FCA Group Purchasing S.r.l.
FCA Information Technology,
Excellence and Methods S.p.A.
Bielsko-Biala Poland
300,000 PLN
100.00 FCA Group Purchasing S.r.l.
Turin
Turin
Italy
Italy
600,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
500,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA North America Holdings LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
— USD
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
50,000,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Services Belgium N.V.
Bruges
Belgium
62,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
Servizi e Attività Doganali per l’Industria
S.p.A.
FCA Services d.o.o. Kragujevac
Kragujevac
Serbia
15,047,880 RSD
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
FCA Services Germany GmbH
Ulm
Germany
200,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
FCA Services Hispano-Lusa S.A.
Madrid
Spain
2,797,054 EUR
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
FCA Services Polska Sp. z o.o.
Bielsko-Biala Poland
3,600,000 PLN
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
FCA Services S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
3,600,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
FCA Services Support Mexico S.A.
de C.V.
Mexico City Mexico
100 MXN
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
Servizi e Attività Doganali per l’Industria
S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.990
0.010
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.000
1.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
90.961
9.029
0.009
0.001
49.879
49.692
0.429
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.000
1.000
100.000
100.000
99.960
0.040
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.000
1.000
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Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
FCA Services U.S.A., Inc.
Wilmington
U.S.A.
500,000 USD
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
FCA Servizi per l’Industria S.c.p.A.
Turin
Italy
1,652,669 EUR
88.92 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Teksid S.p.A.
Abarth & C. S.p.A.
C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
Comau S.p.A.
FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
FCA Information Technology,
Excellence and Methods S.p.A.
FCA Services S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
Fidis S.p.A.
Italiana Editrice S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Maserati S.p.A.
Orione-Società Industriale per la
Sicurezza e la Vigilanza Consortile per
Azioni
SIRIO - Sicurezza Industriale Società
consortile per azioni
Deposito Avogadro S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Services UK
Limited
Basildon
United
Kingdom
18,750,000 GBP
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Financas Brasil Ltda.
Nova Lima
Brazil
2,469,701 BRL
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
Limitada
100.000
51.000
11.500
5.000
2.000
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
0.500
100.000
99.994
0.006
Fiat Chrysler Finance Canada Ltd.
Calgary
Canada
10,099,885 CAD
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.
100.000
Fiat Chrysler Finance et Services S.A.
Trappes
France
3,700,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.
Luxembourg Luxembourg
251,494,000 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Fiat Chrysler Finance North America Inc. Wilmington
U.S.A.
190,090,010 USD
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe S.A.
Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
224,440,000 EUR
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Fiat Chrysler Polska Sp. z o.o.
Warsaw
Poland
25,500,000 PLN
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Rimaco SA
Lugano
Switzerland
350,000 CHF
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Risk Management S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
120,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler UK LLP
London
United
Kingdom
7,800,250,001 USD
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Maserati North America Inc.
Fiat U.S.A. Inc.
New York
U.S.A.
16,830,000 USD
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Italiana Editrice S.p.A.(*)
Turin
Italy
7,500,000 EUR
77.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Neptunia Assicurazioni Marittime S.A.
Lugano
Switzerland
10,000,000 CHF
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Rimaco SA
New Business 30 S.r.l.
Nexta Srl (*)
Publikompass S.p.A. (*)
Turin
Turin
Turin
Italy
Italy
Italy
100,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
50,000 EUR
77.00 Italiana Editrice S.p.A.
3,068,000 EUR
77.00 Italiana Editrice S.p.A.
99.997
60.003
39.997
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.997
0.003
100.000
77.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
276
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at December 31, 2016
Subsidiaries consolidated on a line-by-line basis (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Sadi Polska-Agencja Celna Sp. z o.o.
Bielsko-Biala Poland
500,000 PLN
100.00 Servizi e Attività Doganali per l’Industria
100.000
Servizi e Attività Doganali per l’Industria
S.p.A.
Turin
SIRIO - Sicurezza Industriale Società
consortile per azioni
Turin
Italy
Italy
520,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Services S.p.A.
100.000
S.p.A.
120,000 EUR
86.71 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
FCA Melfi S.r.l.
C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Comau S.p.A.
Teksid S.p.A.
FCA Services S.p.A.
Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
Teksid Aluminum S.r.l.
FCA Servizi per l’Industria S.c.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
Fidis S.p.A.
Italiana Editrice S.p.A.
Automotive Lighting Italia S.p.A.
FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
FCA Group Purchasing S.r.l.
FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
Servizi e Attività Doganali per l’Industria
S.p.A.
Plastic Components and Modules
Automotive S.p.A.
FCA Center Italia S.p.A.
Abarth & C. S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Risk Management S.p.A.
Maserati S.p.A.
Orione-Società Industriale per la Sicurezza
e la Vigilanza Consortile per Azioni
Sisport S.p.A. - Società sportiva
dilettantistica
Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and
Services S.p.A.
Deposito Avogadro S.p.A.
Easy Drive S.r.l.
FCA Customer Services Centre S.r.l.
FCA Fleet & Tenders S.R.L.
FCA Information Technology,
Excellence and Methods S.p.A.
i-FAST Automotive Logistics S.r.l.
i-FAST Container Logistics S.p.A.
58.978
16.600
1.841
1.314
0.833
0.768
0.751
0.729
0.664
0.593
0.551
0.540
0.481
0.406
0.325
0.273
0.255
0.103
0.103
0.103
0.103
0.087
0.045
0.039
0.039
0.039
0.039
0.039
0.037
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.020
0.020
Sisport S.p.A. - Società sportiva
dilettantistica
Turin
Italy
889,049 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
100.000
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Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Joint arrangements
Mass-Market Vehicles
APAC
Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited
Ranjangaon
India
24,451,596,600 INR
50.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
EMEA
Società Europea Veicoli Leggeri-Sevel
S.p.A.
Atessa
Italy
68,640,000 EUR
50.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
50.000
50.000
Jointly-controlled entities accounted for using the equity method
Mass-Market Vehicles
NAFTA
United States Council for Automotive
Research LLC
Southfield
U.S.A.
100 USD
33.33 FCA US LLC
33.330
GAC FIAT Chrysler Automobiles Co.
Ltd.
Changsha
People’s Rep.
of China
APAC
6,000,000,000 CNY
50.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
21.667
FCA Asia Pacific Investment Co. Ltd.
18.333
FCA Italy S.p.A.
10.000
GAC FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
SALES CO. Ltd.
Changsha
People’s Rep.
of China
200,000,000 CNY
50.00 GAC FIAT Chrysler Automobiles Co. Ltd.
100.000
EMEA
FCA BANK S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
700,000,000 EUR
50.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FCA AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES UK LTD. Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
50,250,000 GBP
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA Bank Deutschland G.m.b.H.
Heilbronn
Germany
39,600,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA Bank G.m.b.H.
Vienna
Austria
5,000,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
Fidis S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL BELGIUM S.A.
Auderghem Belgium
3,718,500 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL DANMARK A/S
Glostrup
Denmark
14,154,000 DKK
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL ESPANA E.F.C. S.A.
Alcalá De
Henares
Spain
26,671,557 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL FRANCE S.A.
Trappes
France
11,360,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL HELLAS S.A.
Argyroupoli
Greece
1,200,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL IRELAND Public Limited
Company
Dublin
Ireland
132,562 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA Capital Nederland B.V.
Lijnden
Netherlands
3,085,800 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL NORGE AS
Fornebu
Norway
100,800 NOK
50.00 FCA CAPITAL DANMARK A/S
FCA CAPITAL PORTUGAL
INSTITUIÇÃO FINANCIERA DE
CRÉDITO SA
FCA CAPITAL RE Designated Activity
Company
Porto Salvo
Portugal
10,000,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
Dublin
Ireland
1,000,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA Capital Suisse S.A.
Schlieren
Switzerland
24,100,000 CHF
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA CAPITAL SVERIGE AB
Kista
Sweden
50,000 SEK
50.00 FCA CAPITAL DANMARK A/S
FCA DEALER SERVICES ESPANA S.A. Alcalá De
Spain
25,145,299 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
Henares
FCA DEALER SERVICES PORTUGAL
S.A.
FCA DEALER SERVICES UK LTD.
Porto Salvo
Portugal
500,300 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
20,500,000 GBP
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
50.000
100.000
100
50.000
25.000
99.999
100.000
100.000
99.999
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
278
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at December 31, 2016
Jointly-controlled entities accounted for using the equity method (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
FCA FLEET SERVICES FRANCE S.A.S. Trappes
France
3,000,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA FLEET SERVICES UK LTD.
Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
19,000,000 GBP
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA INSURANCE HELLAS S.A.
Argyroupoli
Greece
60,000 EUR
49.99 FCA CAPITAL HELLAS S.A.
FCA LEASING FRANCE SNC
Trappes
France
8,954,581 EUR
50.00 FCA CAPITAL FRANCE S.A.
FCA Leasing GmbH
Vienna
Austria
40,000 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA Leasing Polska Sp. z o.o.
Warsaw
Poland
24,384,000 PLN
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
FCA-Group Bank Polska S.A.
Warsaw
Poland
125,000,000 PLN
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
Ferrari Financial Services GMBH
Pullach i.
Isartal
Germany
1,777,600 EUR
25.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
Leasys S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
77,979,400 EUR
50.00 FCA BANK S.p.A.
100.000
100.000
99.975
99.998
100.000
100.000
100.000
50.000
100.000
FER MAS Oto Ticaret A.S.
Istanbul
Turkey
5,500,000 TRY
37.64 Tofas-Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S.
99.418
Koc Fiat Kredi Tuketici Finansmani A.S.
Istanbul
Turkey
30,000,000 TRY
37.86 Tofas-Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S.
100.000
Tofas-Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S.
Levent
Turkey
500,000,000 TRY
37.86 FCA Italy S.p.A.
37.856
Components
Magneti Marelli
Hubei Huazhoung Magneti Marelli
Automotive Lighting Co. Ltd
Hubei
Province
People’s Rep.
of China
138,846,000 CNY
50.00 Automotive Lighting Reutlingen GmbH
50.000
Magneti Marelli Motherson Auto System
Private Limited
Magneti Marelli Motherson India
Holding B.V.
Magneti Marelli Motherson Shock
Absorbers (India) Private Limited
Magneti Marelli SKH Exhaust Systems
Private Limited
Magneti Marelli Talbros Chassis
Systems Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
India
1,500,000,000 INR
50.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli Motherson India
Holding B.V.
Lijnden
Netherlands
2,040,000 EUR
50.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Pune
India
2,169,000,000 INR
50.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Gurugram
India
274,190,000 INR
50.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Faridabad
India
235,600,000 INR
50.00 Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
SAIC MAGNETI MARELLI Powertrain
Co. Ltd
Shanghai
People’s Rep.
of China
23,000,000 EUR
50.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
37.333
—
25.333 100.000
50.000
50.000
50.000
50.000
50.000
SKH Magneti Marelli Exhaust Systems
Private Limited
Gurugram
India
95,450,000 INR
46.62 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
46.621
50.000
Zhejiang Wanxiang Magneti Marelli
Shock Absorbers Co. Ltd.
Zhenjiang-
Jangsu
People’s Rep.
of China
100,000,000 CNY
50.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
50.000
Teksid
Hua Dong Teksid Automotive Foundry
Co. Ltd.
Zhenjiang-
Jangsu
People’s Rep.
of China
385,363,500 CNY
50.00 Teksid S.p.A.
50.000
Subsidiaries accounted for using the equity method
Mass-Market Vehicles
NAFTA
Superstition Springs MID LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
3,000,000 USD
100.00 FCA MID LLC
100.000
EMEA
AC Austro Car Handelsgesellschaft
m.b.h. & Co. OHG
Vienna
Austria
— EUR
100.00 FCA AUSTRO CAR GmbH
100.000
ALFA ROMEO LLC.
Auburn Hills
U.S.A.
— USD
100.00 FCA North America Holdings LLC
Chrysler Danmark ApS in liquidation
Glostrup
Denmark
1,000,000 EUR
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Chrysler France S.A.S.
Trappes
France
460,000 EUR
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Chrysler Jeep Ticaret A.S.
Istanbul
Turkey
5,357,000 TRY
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
FCA US LLC
100.000
100.000
100.000
99.960
0.040
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Subsidiaries accounted for using the equity method (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Chrysler Polska Sp.z o.o.
Warsaw
Poland
30,356,000 PLN
100.00 CG EU NSC LIMITED
Fiat Automobiles S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
120,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES CR
s.r.o.
Prague
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES SR
s.r.o.
Bratislava
Czech
Republic
Slovak
Republic
1,000,000 CZK
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
33,194 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Fiat Professional S.p.A.
Turin
Italy
120,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
GESTIN POLSKA Sp. z o.o.
Bielsko-Biala Poland
500,000 PLN
100.00 FCA POLAND Spólka Akcyjna
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
Italcar SA
Casablanca Morocco
4,000,000 MAD
99.85 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Morocco S.A.
99.900
Lancia Automobiles S.p.A.
NEW BUSINESS 37 S.p.A.
Turin
Turin
Italy
Italy
120,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
200,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
Sirio Polska Sp. z o.o.
Bielsko-Biala Poland
1,350,000 PLN
100.00 FCA POLAND Spólka Akcyjna
100.000
100.000
100.000
Components
Magneti Marelli
Cofap Fabricadora de Pecas Ltda
Santo Andre Brazil
75,720,716 BRL
68.34 Magneti Marelli do Brasil Industria e
68.350
Comau
Comercio Ltda
COMAU (THAILAND) CO. LTD
Bangkok
Thailand
10,000,000 THB
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
COMAU Czech s.r.o.
Ostrava
Czech
Republic
5,400,000 CZK
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
Comau Robot ve Sistemleri A.S
Bursa
Turkey
1,210,000 TRY
100.00 Comau S.p.A.
99.997
100.000
100.000
Other Activities: Holding companies and Other companies
Fiat (Beijing) Business Co., Ltd.
Beijing
People’s Rep.
of China
3,000,000 USD
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
100.000
Fiat Chrysler Rimaco Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires Argentina
150,000 ARS
99.96 Fiat Chrysler Rimaco SA
99.960
Subsidiaries valued at cost
Mass-Market Vehicles
NAFTA
FCA Co-Issuer Inc.
Wilmington
U.S.A.
100 USD
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA DUTCH OPERATING LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
FCA Foundation
Bingham
Farms
U.S.A.
— USD
— USD
100.00 CNI CV
100.00 FCA US LLC
100.000
100.000
100.000
FCA INTERMEDIATE MEXICO LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
1 USD
100.00 Chrysler Mexico Investment Holdings
100.000
Cooperatie U.A.
Fundacion Chrysler, I.A.P.
Santa Fe
Mexico
— MXN
100.00 FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
FUNDACION FCA, A.C.
Mexico
Mexico
2 MXN
100.00 FCA Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
EMEA
FCA MINORITY LLC
100.000
50.000
50.000
Associazione Tecnica dell`Automobile
Consulting & Solutions s.r.l. in liquidation
Orbassano
Italy
49,000 EUR
100.00 FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
100.000
Banbury Road Motors Limited
Guildford
United
Kingdom
100 GBP
100.00 FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK
100.000
Ltd
Chrysler Netherlands Holding
Cooperatie U.A.
Amsterdam Netherlands
— EUR
100.00 CNI CV
FCA DUTCH OPERATING LLC
1 GBP
100.00 Chrysler UK Limited
Chrysler UK Pension Trustees Limited
Slough
Berkshire
United
Kingdom
CNI CV
Amsterdam Netherlands
— EUR
100.00 FCA US LLC
FCA MINORITY LLC
99.000
1.000
100.000
99.000
1.000
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at December 31, 2016
Subsidiaries valued at cost (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
CODEFIS Società consortile per azioni
Turin
Consorzio ATA - FORMAZIONE
Pomigliano
d’Arco
Italy
Italy
120,000 EUR
51.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
18,319 EUR
100.00 C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
CONSORZIO FCA CNHI ENERGY
Turin
Italy
7,000 EUR
57.14 Comau S.p.A.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
Plastic Components and Modules
Automotive S.p.A.
Teksid S.p.A.
Consorzio Servizi Balocco
Turin
Italy
10,100 EUR
86.11 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Maserati S.p.A.
Abarth & C. S.p.A.
FCA Real Estate Services S.p.A.
51.000
90.998
9.002
14.286
14.286
14.286
14.286
80.663
2.901
1.554
0.990
FAS FREE ZONE Ltd. Kragujevac
Kragujevac
Serbia
2,281,603 RSD
66.67 FCA SERBIA DOO KRAGUJEVAC
100.000
FCA Russia S.r.l.
Turin
Italy
1,682,028 EUR
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
100.000
Fiat Motor Sales Ltd
OOO “CABEKO”
Slough
Berkshire
Nizhniy
Novgorod
United
Kingdom
1,500,000 GBP
100.00 FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK
100.000
Ltd
Russia
181,869,062 RUB
100.00 FCA Russia S.r.l.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
99.591
0.409
100.000
68.000
100.000
100.000
99.998
VM North America Inc.
Auburn Hills
U.S.A.
1,000 USD
100.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Components
Magneti Marelli
ABC BETIM INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO
LTDA
Betim
Brazil
1,000 BRL
99.99 Magneti Marelli Componentes Plasticos
99.900
Ltda
Magneti Marelli Sistemas Automotivos
Industria e Comercio Ltda
0.100
SBH EXTRUSAO DO BRASIL LTDA.
Betim
Brazil
15,478,371 BRL
99.99 Plastic Components and Modules
100.000
Comau
Automotive S.p.A.
Comau Do Brasil Facilities Ltda.
Santo Andre Brazil
10,000,000 BRL
100.00 Comau do Brasil Industria e Comercio
100.000
Ltda.
Consorzio Fermag in liquidation
Bareggio
Italy
144,608 EUR
68.00 Comau S.p.A.
Other Activities: Holding companies and Other companies
FCA Newco LLC
Wilmington
U.S.A.
Fiat Chrysler Finance Netherlands B.V.
Amsterdam Netherlands
1 USD
1 EUR
100.00 Maserati North America Inc.
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Brazil
365,525 BRL
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Rimaco SA
Fiat Chrysler Rimaco Brasil Corretagens
de Seguros Ltda.
Belo
Horizonte
Fiat Common Investment Fund Limited
London
United
Kingdom
2 GBP
100.00 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Services UK
100.000
Limited
Fiat Oriente S.A.E. in liquidation
Cairo
Egypt
50,000 EGP
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Fiat Partecipazioni India Private Limited New Delhi
India
28,605,400 INR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Isvor Fiat India Private Ltd. in liquidation New Delhi
India
1,750,000 INR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
New Business 29 S.c.r.l.
Turin
Italy
50,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
FCA Group Purchasing S.r.l.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
New Business 31 S.p.A.
New Business 35 s.r.l.
New Business 36 s.r.l.
Turin
Turin
Turin
Italy
Italy
Italy
120,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
50,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
50,000 EUR
100.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
100.000
99.825
0.175
100.000
80.000
20.000
100.000
100.000
100.000
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Subsidiaries valued at cost (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
Orione-Società Industriale per la
Sicurezza e la Vigilanza Consortile per
Azioni
Turin
Italy
120,000 EUR
97.46 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
Italiana Editrice S.p.A.
Comau S.p.A.
FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
FCA Services S.p.A.
FCA Servizi per l’Industria S.c.p.A.
Fiat Chrysler Finance S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Sisport S.p.A. - Società sportiva
dilettantistica
Teksid S.p.A.
76.722
18.003
0.439
0.439
0.220
0.220
0.220
0.220
0.220
0.220
0.220
0.220
0.220
Associated companies accounted for using the equity method
Mass-Market Vehicles
APAC
Hangzhou IVECO Automobile
Transmission Technology Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou
People’s Rep.
of China
795,000,000 CNY
50.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
50.000
EMEA
Arab American Vehicles Company
S.A.E.
Cairo
Egypt
6,000,000 USD
49.00 FCA US LLC
49.000
Components
Magneti Marelli
HMC MM Auto Ltd
New Delhi
India
344,500,000 INR
40.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
40.000
Other Activities: Holding companies and Other companies
Iveco-Motor Sich, Inc.
Zaporozhye
Ukraine
26,568,000 UAH
38.62 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Otoyol Sanayi A.S. in liquidation
Samandira-
Kartal/Istanbul
Turkey
52,674,386 TRY
27.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
Associated companies valued at cost
Mass-Market Vehicles
EMEA
Consorzio per la Reindustrializzazione
Area di Arese S.r.l. in liquidation
Arese
Italy
20,000 EUR
30.00 FCA Italy S.p.A.
Innovazione Automotive e
Metalmeccanica Scrl
Santa Maria
Imbaro
Italy
115,000 EUR
23.75 FCA Italy S.p.A.
C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
38.618
27.000
30.000
15.077
8.465
0.211
Tecnologie per il Calcolo Numerico-
Centro Superiore di Formazione S.c.
a r.l.
Trento
Italy
100,000 EUR
25.00 C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
25.000
Turin Auto Private Ltd. in liquidation
Mumbai
India
43,300,200 INR
50.00 FCA ITALY HOLDINGS S.p.A.
50.000
Components
Magneti Marelli
Bari Servizi Industriali S.c.r.l.
DTR VMS Italy S.r.l.
Modugno
Passirano
Italy
Italy
24,000 EUR
25.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
1,000,000 EUR
40.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
Mars Seal Private Limited
Mumbai
India
400,000 INR
24.00 Magneti Marelli France S.a.s.
Matay Otomotiv Yan Sanay Ve Ticaret
A.S.
Bursa
Turkey
3,800,000 TRY
28.00 Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
25.000
40.000
24.000
28.000
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at December 31, 2016
Associated companies valued at cost (continued)
Name
Registered
Office
Country
Share capital Currency
consolidation Interest held by
% of Group
% interest
held
% voting
rights
ANFIA Automotive S.c.r.l.
Turin
Italy
20,000 EUR
20.00 C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
Other Activities: Holding companies and Other companies
Auto Componentistica Mezzogiorno
- A.C.M. Melfi Società Consortile a
responsabilità limitata
Turin
Italy
40,000 EUR
35.25 FCA Melfi S.r.l.
Sistemi Sospensioni S.p.A.
FCA Information Technology,
Excellence and Methods S.p.A.
FCA Italy S.p.A.
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
5.000
5.000
5.000
5.000
23.500
11.750
FMA-Consultoria e Negocios Ltda
São Paulo
Brazil
1 BRL
50.00 FCA Fiat Chrysler Participacoes Brasil
50.000
Liguria Press Srl (*)
Maxus MC2 S.p.A.
Parco Industriale di Chivasso Società
Consortile a responsabilità limitata
Genoa
Turin
Chivasso
Talent Garden Fondazione Agnelli S.r.l.
Turin
To-dis S.r.l. (*)
Milan
(*) Asset held for sale
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
Limitada
240,000 EUR
15.40 Italiana Editrice S.p.A.
219,756 EUR
20.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
10,000 EUR
25.80 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
40,000 EUR
30.00 FCA Partecipazioni S.p.A.
510,000 EUR
34.65 Italiana Editrice S.p.A.
20.000
20.000
25.800
30.000
45.000
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Independent auditor’s report
To: the shareholders and the audit committee of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
Report on the audit of the financial statements 2016 included in the
annual report
Our opinion
We have audited the financial statements 2016 of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (the Company), incorporated in
Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The financial statements include the consolidated financial statements and the company
financial statements (collectively referred to as the Financial statements).
In our opinion:
• The accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles N.V. as at December 31, 2016 and of its result and its cash flows for 2016 in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the
European Union (EU-IFRS) and with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
• The accompanying company financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles N.V. as at December 31, 2016 and of its result for 2016 in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch
Civil Code
The consolidated financial statements comprise:
• The consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2016
• The following statements for 2016: consolidated income statement, the consolidated statements of comprehensive
income, cash flows and changes in equity
• The notes comprising a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
The company financial statements comprise:
• The company balance sheet as at December 31, 2016
• The company income statement for 2016
• The notes comprising a summary of the accounting policies and other explanatory information
Basis for our opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Dutch law, including the Dutch Standards on Auditing. Our responsibilities
under those standards are further described in the Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of
our report.
We are independent of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. in accordance with the Verordening inzake de onafhankelijkheid
van accountants bij assurance-opdrachten (ViO, Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, a regulation with respect to
independence) and other relevant independence regulations in the Netherlands. Furthermore we have complied with the
Verordening gedrags- en beroepsregels accountants (VGBA, Dutch Code of Ethics).
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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Materiality
Materiality
Benchmark applied
Explanation
285
€400 million
Approximately 0,5% of Revenues
The materiality is based on approximately 0,5% of the consolidated
revenues. Based on perspectives and expectations of the users of the
financial statements in the context of our understanding of the entity and
the environment in which it operates we determined the materiality for the
financial statements as a whole at €400 million. Materiality is based on
revenues, as we consider Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. is operating near
breakeven and therefore an earnings based measure is not an appropriate
basis to determine our materiality.
We have also taken into account misstatements and/or possible misstatements that in our opinion are material to the users
of the financial statements for qualitative reasons.
We agreed with the audit committee that misstatements in excess of €20 million, which are identified during the audit,
would be reported to them, as well as smaller misstatements that in our view must be reported on qualitative grounds.
Scope of the group audit
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. is the parent of a group of entities. The financial information of this group is included in
the consolidated financial statements of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The company is organized along six reportable
segments, being NAFTA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, Maserati and Components, along with certain other corporate
functions which are not included within the reportable segments.
Our group audit mainly focused on significant group entities. Group entities are considered significant components either
because of their individual financial significance or because they are likely to include significant risks of material
misstatement due to their specific nature or circumstances. All such significant group entities (comprising 138 entities)
were included in the scope of our group audit.
In establishing the overall approach to the audit, we determined the type of work that is needed to be done by us, as group
auditors, or by component auditors from Ernst & Young Global member firms and operating under our instructions.
Accordingly, we identified five of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.’s group entities, which, in our view, required an audit
of their complete financial information, either due to their overall size or their risk characteristics. Specific scope audit
procedures on certain balances and transactions were performed on nineteen entities. Other procedures are performed on a
further 114 entities.
In total these procedures represent 86% of the group’s total assets and 85% of revenue.
Location percentage of coverage:
Revenues
Total Assets
Full scope
Specific scope
Other procedures
No scope
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By performing the procedures mentioned above at group entities, together with additional procedures at group level, we
have been able to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence about the group’s financial information to provide an
opinion about the consolidated financial statements.
Our key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the
consolidated financial statements. We have communicated the key audit matters to the audit committee. The key audit
matters are not a comprehensive reflection of all matters discussed.
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole and in forming
our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Risk
Our audit response
Valuation of goodwill and other non-current assets with indefinite useful lives
At December 31, 2016 the recorded amount of goodwill and other
intangible assets with indefinite useful lives was €15,222 million; the
majority of these assets relate to the NAFTA segment.
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are allocated
to operating segments or to Cash Generating Units (CGU) within the
operating segments, which represent the lowest level within the Group
at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes in
accordance with IAS 36.
Impairment tests are performed by management annually, or more
frequently if impairment indicators are present, by comparing the
carrying amount and the recoverable amount of the CGU to which non-
current assets are allocated. The recoverable amount is the higher of the
CGU’s fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. In assessing
the fair value, the post-tax estimated future cash flows are discounted to
their present value using a post-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to
the CGU.
The assumptions used in the impairment test represent management’s
best estimate for the period under consideration.
Considering the level of complexity of the assumptions used in
estimating the recoverable amount we have determined that this area
constitutes a significant risk.
The company disclosed the nature and value of the assumptions used in
the impairment analyses in note 9.
We designed our audit procedures to be responsive to this
risk. We obtained an understanding of the impairment
assessment processes and evaluated the design and tested the
effectiveness of controls in this area relevant to our audit.
Our focus included evaluating the work of the management
specialists used for the valuation, evaluating and testing key
assumptions used in the valuation including projected future
income and earnings, performing sensitivity analyses, and
testing the allocation of the assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses.
The forecasted cash-flows are an important input for the
assessment of the recoverability. We have reconciled these
forecasts for the cash generating units to the Group’s 2014-
2018 business plan, which was updated to reflect current
expectations regarding economic conditions and market trends
as well as to extend the discrete projections beyond 2018 to
2020. We also assessed the forecasting quality by comparing
forecasts as included in tests prepared in prior years to the
actuals.
Together with the help of our valuation experts, we
performed independent calculations to validate the sensitivity
analysis as referred to in note 2 of the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Finally, we reviewed the adequacy of the disclosures made
by the company in this area.
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Risk
Our audit response
Income taxes-recoverability of deferred tax assets
At December 31, 2016, the Group had deferred tax assets on deductible
temporary differences of €9,608 million which were recognized and
€551 million which were not recognized. At the same date the Group
also had deferred tax assets on tax losses carried forward of €1,247
million which were recognized and €3,197 million which were not
recognized. The analysis of the recognition and recoverability of the
deferred tax assets was significant to our audit because the amounts are
material, the assessment process is complex and judgmental and is
based on assumptions that are affected by expected future market or
economic conditions, especially as it relates to future performance in
Latin America and the Eurozone.
The disclosures in relation to income taxes are included in note 7.
We obtained an understanding of the income taxes process,
and evaluated the design and tested the effectiveness of
controls in this area relevant to our audit. We performed
substantive audit procedures on the recognition of deferred
tax balances based on different local tax regulations, and on
the analysis of the recoverability of the deferred tax assets.
We have evaluated the company’s assumptions and estimates
in relation to the likelihood of generating sufficient future
taxable income based on most recent budgets and plans,
prepared by management by using the same criteria described
for testing the impairment of assets and goodwill, principally
by performing sensitivity analyses and evaluating and testing
the key assumptions used to determine the amounts
recognized.
We have involved EY tax specialists to support us in these
procedures.
Finally, we reviewed the adequacy of the disclosures made
by the company in this area.
Risk
Our audit response
We obtained an understanding of the warranty process,
evaluated the design of, and performed tests of controls in
this area. Our focus included evaluating the appropriateness
of the Group’s methodology, evaluating and testing the basis
for the assumptions developed and used in the determination
of the warranty provisions, performing sensitivity analyses to
evaluate the judgments made by management, and testing the
validity of the data used in the calculations.
Finally, we reviewed the adequacy of the disclosures made
by the company in this area.
Provisions for product warranties and recall campaigns
At December 31, 2016 the provisions for product warranties and recall
campaigns amounted to €7,542 million.
The company establishes provisions for product warranty obligations,
including the estimated cost of service and recall actions, when the
related sale is recognized or, for the recall campaigns not in NAFTA, at
the time when they are probable and reasonably estimable, which
typically occurs once it is determined a specific recall campaign is
needed and announced. The estimated future costs of these actions are
principally based on assumptions regarding the lifetime warranty costs
of each vehicle line and each model year of that vehicle line, as well as
historical claims experience for the vehicles. Estimates of the future
costs of these actions are inevitably imprecise due to numerous
uncertainties, especially related to the NAFTA region’s warranty and
campaign provisions, including the enactment of new laws and
regulations, the number of vehicles affected by a service or recall action
and the nature of the corrective action that may result in adjustments to
the established reserves. Costs associated with these actions are
recorded in Cost of Revenues in the Consolidated Income Statements.
Due to the size and the uncertainty and potential volatility of these
estimated future costs and other factors, such as new laws and
regulations, changes in assumptions used could materially affect the
result of the company’s operations.
The disclosures on warranty provisions are included in note 20.
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Report on other information included in the annual report
In addition to the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, the annual report contains other information that
consists of:
• The board report
• Other information pursuant to Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
Based on the following procedures performed, we conclude that the other information:
•
• Contains the information as required by Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code
Is consistent with the financial statements and does not contain material misstatements
We have read the other information. Based on our knowledge and understanding obtained through our audit of the
financial statements or otherwise, we have considered whether the other information contains material misstatements. By
performing these procedures, we comply with the requirements of Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and the Dutch
Standard 720. The scope of the procedures performed is less than the scope of those performed in our audit of the financial
statements.
Management is responsible for the preparation of the other information, including the board report in accordance with Part
9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and other information pursuant to Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
Engagement
We were initially engaged by the audit committee of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. on October 28, 2014 to perform the
audit of its 2014 financial statements and have continued as its statutory auditor since then.
Description of responsibilities for the financial statements
Responsibilities of management and the audit committee for the financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with EU-
IFRS and Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code Furthermore, management is responsible for such internal control as
management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial Statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
As part of the preparation of the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. Based on the financial reporting frameworks mentioned, management should prepare the
financial statements using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the
company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Management should disclose events and
circumstances that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern in the financial
statements.
The audit committee is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial reporting process.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objective is to plan and perform the audit assignment in a manner that allows us to obtain sufficient and appropriate
audit evidence for our opinion.
Our audit has been performed with a high, but not absolute, level of assurance, which means we may not have detected all
material errors and fraud.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could
reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The
materiality affects the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and the evaluation of the effect of identified
misstatements on our opinion.
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We have exercised professional judgment and have maintained professional skepticism throughout the audit, in accordance
with Dutch Standards on Auditing, ethical requirements and independence requirements. Our audit included e.g.:
•
Identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
designing and performing audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is
higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control
• Obtaining an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control
• Evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related
disclosures made by management
• Concluding on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting, and based on the
audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events and/or conditions that may cast
significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty
exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or,
if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up
to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue
as a going concern
• Evaluating the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures
• Evaluating whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves
fair presentation
Because we are ultimately responsible for the opinion, we are also responsible for directing, supervising and performing
the group audit. In this respect we have determined the nature and extent of the audit procedures to be carried out for group
entities. Decisive were the size and/or the risk profile of the group entities or operations. On this basis, we selected group
entities for which an audit or review had to be carried out on the complete set of financial information or specific items.
We communicate with the audit committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and
significant audit findings, including any significant findings in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We provide the audit committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on
our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the audit committee, we determine those matters that were of most significance in
the audit of the financial Statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these
matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely
rare circumstances, not communicating the matter is in the public interest.
Rotterdam, February 28, 2017
Ernst & Young Accountants LLP
/s/ P.W.J. Laan
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