GM announced that it has paid back the government loan it received to help them through the financial crisis. Yesterday, General Motors announced it has made the final payment of 5.8 billion USD to the U.S. Treasury and Export Development Canada. GM managed to pay back the money ahead of the of schedule.
“GM is able to repay the taxpayers in full, with interest, ahead of schedule, because more customers are buying vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse we build here in Fairfax,” said Whitacre. “We are now building some of the best cars, trucks, and crossovers we have ever built, and customers are taking note. Our dealers are increasing their sales, we are investing in our plants, and we are restoring and creating jobs.”
“GM’s ability to pay back the loans ahead of schedule is a sign that our plan is working, and that we are on the right track. It is also an important first step toward allowing our stockholders to reduce their equity investments in GM,” said Whitacre. “We still have much hard work ahead of us, but we are making progress toward our vision of designing, building, and selling the world’s best vehicles.
“We appreciate the support the taxpayers have given GM, and our great new products are tangible results of that support.”
