• 1. Presentation to the Automotive News World Congress Stephen J. Girsky January 2004
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    • 5. OverviewAuto Outlook: Same problems; Less of them Global Dilemma: Most participants spending for growth yet the industry does not grow. Demand growth is likely to be modest despite economic recovery. Competitive pressures are likely to remain difficult. Weaker dollar could level provide some offset. Higher rates create risk of weaker demand, weaker mix and lower finance company earnings. Big Three opportunity: Actual quality is better than perceived quality.
    • 6. Global Light Vehicle Sales: Slow GrowthCAGR 1.2%Source: LMC~J.D. Power & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 7. Global Sales Forecasts: 2003 - 2004Source: Global Insight & Morgan Stanley Research * Note forecasts are derived from Global Insight
    • 8. U.S. Sales16.7mm Units FY03E 16.8mm Units FY04ESource: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 9. Japanese SAAR5.6mm Units FY03E 5.7mm Units FY04ESource: Morgan Stanley Research
    • 10. Western European SAAR14.1mm FY03E 14.2mm FY04ESource: Morgan Stanley Research
    • 11. Global Excess Capacity at 25%-30% or 20mm unitsSource: Autofacts & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 12. CapEx / D&A FY2003E: OEMs Spending for Growth Source: Company data & Morgan Stanley Research *Adjusted to fit scale
    • 13. Zero Sum GameGlobal Dilemma: Most participants are spending for growth, yet the industry does not grow. Slow growth & excess capacity suggest deflation / revenue pressures are likely to continue. Not everybody can be a winner. Winners will be low cost producers who deliver a good product that consumers are willing to pay for.
    • 14. Modest Demand GrowthDemand growth is likely to be modest despite economic recovery: Auto sales did not weaken materially in the most recent recession and thus, significant pent-up demand was never created. The number of off-lease vehicles is falling sharply – fewer consumers are being forced back to a dealer to buy or lease a new vehicle. Extended financing terms are likely to prolong vehicle turnover. Economic conditions appear mixed.
    • 15. Light Vehicle Sales Trend Line DemandSource: Morgan Stanley Research
    • 16. Light Vehicle Sales Cycle: Trough to TroughSource: R.L. Polk, Global Insight & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 17. Weighted Median Age of a Vehicle vs. Sales1 Year Lead Correlation 77.6%Source: Polk & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 18. Off Lease Vehicles Begin to DeclineSource: Manheim & Morgan Stanley ResearchFewer Consumers Being Forced Back to the Dealerships
    • 19. Average Maturity of Vehicle Loans (months)Source: Federal Reserve Board & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 20. Taking Longer to Establish Consumer EquitySource: FRB & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 21. Economic Conditions Better than they were, but still not robustSource: CPI & Morgan Stanley ResearchPeakTroughNowJan-02Oct-02Nov-03Interest RatesConsumer ConfidenceGasoline PricesUsed Car PricesEmployment
    • 22. Affordability Near 25 Year BestNumber of Weeks of Income to Purchase a VehicleSource: FRB & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 23. Intense CompetitionCompetitive pressures are likely to remain difficult: Capacity growth to continue in 2004. Pricing is likely to remain difficult although a weak dollar may provide a modest offset. Market share pressures to continue as well.
    • 24. NA Capacity Additions, Despite Flat Sls OutlookSource: Company data & Morgan Stanley Research20052003FordNissan(122)2503082004FordGM(211)(98)80= 100,000 unitsGMFordHondaNissanToyota125(146)18020030Net Increase Of 853,000 Units or Roughly 5.1% of NA sales2006Toyota150389180ToyotaDCXHyundai2356
    • 25. Excess Capacity & More Is On The WayEvery 1% Pt. of Market Share Translates into $1.0bn in Profits 853,000 Units of Added Capacity is 5.1% of NA Capacity, or $5bn in Pretax ProfitsNA Pretax Profit Big ThreeFY03E (in MM) $1,971 Source: Morgan Stanley Research Estimates
    • 26. Revenue Pressures Worst Since 1970’sNew Car CPI vs. Domestic Light Vehicle SalesSource: CPI & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 27. Y/Y Change in Monthly New Car CPISource: CPI & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 28. Price Reductions Pressure ManufacturersEvery 1% Decline in Prices is Worth $1.0bn at GM $850mm at Ford $550mm at DCXSource: Morgan Stanley Research
    • 29. Big Three Market Share Continues to Slide76.0%60.2%61.7%Every 1% Point of Share is Worth Roughly $1bn in ProfitSource: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 30. Market Share Winners / Losers – FY03Source: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 31. Big Three Share of Sales by Segment: FY-03 vs. FY-02Source: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 32. US Dollar per Euro: Jan 03 - PresentSource: FactSet & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 33. Japanese Yen vs. U.S. DollarSource: FactSet & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 34. Yen to US Dollar Price Sensitivity: YTD 03Source: Company Data & Morgan Stanley Research Note: * Includes Acura, Infiniti, Lexus
    • 35. Weaker Dollar Could Help a LittleSource: Morgan Stanley Research
    • 36. Global Operating Margins FY02 Source: Company data & Morgan Stanley Research *Morgan Stanley EstimatesExcluding Pension & OPEB Expense for the Big ThreePorsche Nissan BMW Honda Toyota Hyundai GM Peugeot Kia VW DCX Renault Ford Fiat16.4% 10.6% 8.9% 8.4% 8.1% 6.1% 5.7% 5.0% 4.7% 4.0% 3.8% 1.7% 1.8% -6.2%
    • 37. Higher Rates Could be a NegativeHigher rates create risk of weaker demand, weaker mix and lower finance company earnings Extended terms suggest longer replacement rates. Every 1% increase in financing rates on 5-year loans is worth $730-750 per vehicle.
    • 38. Auto Finance Terms: Fall 2001 vs. NowSource: FRB & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 39. GMAC / FMCC Borrowing CostsSource: FRB & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 40. Big 3 Opportunity: Actual Quality is Better than Perceived QualitySource: JD Power, CNW & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 41. The Big Three: Positives & NegativesEach Company Faces Unique Challenges: GM has operational momentum and has made significant strides relative to its fixed legacy costs. Ford’s share is likely to remain under pressure. While earnings and cost cutting have been strong, cash flow needs to catch up. DCX continues to struggle with its product line. Quality issues, both perceived (Chrysler) and actual (Mercedes) continue to linger.
    • 42. Big Three Relative Stock Performance: 2003Source: FactSet & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 43. General Motors GM still appears to have a variable cost advantage vs. F & DCX and a fixed cost disadvantage. GM’s aggressive funding of pension and healthcare have helped to narrow the fixed cost disadvantage. Significant new product launches give GM its best chance of gaining share/reducing incentives in years. GM is going into 2004 with above average inventory. Finance company earnings are likely to decline due to higher interest rates and lower mortgage refinancing activity.
    • 44. GM Market Share35.5%28.0%28.4%Source: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 45. U.S. Healthcare & Pension Cost/Unit FY03Source: Company data & Morgan Stanley Research$1,134$601$1,159$814$889$740$1,899$902$1074$185$88
    • 46. GM Pension Funded Status: 2003 UpdateSource: Company Data & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 47. GM Has Built Inventory in 2003Source: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 48. Financial Service Earnings Unlikely to Match 2003Source: Company data & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 49. GM New / Replacement / Redesigned ProductsSource: Company Data, Ward’s Automotive & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 50. Ford Motor Company Earnings have exceeded expectations. Now cash flow needs to catch up. With the exception of the F-Series, new products are limited until year-end, suggesting share pressure is likely to continue. International Operations / Premier Auto Group need to start pulling their weight. Stability in management ranks is important.
    • 51. F Market ShareSource: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research19.6%19.5%20.2%25.7%
    • 52. F vs. GM Cash FlowSource: Company reports & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 53. F Auto Pre-Tax Profit, 1999-2004ESource: Company Data & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 54. F Geographic Pre-tax Profit: 3Q03 vs. 3Q02Source: Company reports & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 55. F New / Replacement / Redesigned ProductsSource: Company Data, Ward’s Automotive & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 56. F New Product MonitorSource: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 57. GM/Ford Outlook; What They Say GM expects markets to grow around the world and their market share to grow in every region. Ford expects profits to decline in North America. They were not specific but suggest cost issues lingering. GM expects European profits to grow by $300-400mm($500-$700mm pretax) in 2004, while Ford expects profits to grow by $900-1,000mm. It is unclear how this profit growth can occur given the difficult market conditions there.
    • 58. DaimlerChrysler Product line has been playing defense for some time. Offense needs to get on the field. Chrysler faces perceived quality problems. Mercedes has actual quality problems. Affiliate issues may loom large in 2004. Commercial truck business at DCX could be a positive source of earnings for the company in 2004.
    • 59. DCX Market Share12.2%12.8%13.1%Source: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 60. DCX Car & Lt. Truck Sales As A % of ParentCarsLight TrucksSource: Autodata & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 61. Chrysler & DCX Operating MarginsSource: Company reports & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 62. DCX New / Replacement / Redesigned ProductsSource: Company Data, Ward’s Automotive & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 63. ImplicationsGM will continue to pursue its “grow our way out” strategy. DCX improved cost structure is keeping it in the game. New product is critical to alleviating revenue pressure. Foreign OEMs are likely to continue to add capacity in NA. Ford likely to be playing defense for one more year. The company needs to hang on and continue to attack their costs until new product arrives. On the bright side, the Big Three product is the best its ever been. Source: Morgan Stanley Research
    • 64. Suppliers’ Relative Stock Performance: 2003Source: FactSet & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 65. Dealers’ Relative Stock Performance: 2003Source: FactSet & Morgan Stanley Research
    • 66. Expectations: Year Ago vs. TodaySource: Morgan Stanley Research
    • 67. Stephen.Girsky@MorganStanley.com