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accession: "0000037996-24-000176"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "F"
cik: "0000037996"
company_name: "FORD MOTOR CO"
filed_at: "2024-09-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T05:04:39.919599+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ford extends Tax Benefit Preservation Plan to 2027 to protect $43B in tax attributes

## Summary
- Amendment No. 5 extends TBPP expiration from Sept 30, 2024 to Sept 30, 2027.
- TBPP triggers dilution if any person/group acquires 4.99% or more of common stock.
- Year-end 2023 tax attributes could offset ~$43B of taxable income.
- Extension subject to shareholder approval at Ford's 2025 annual meeting.
- Board retains discretion to exempt acquisitions or amend/terminate the plan.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000037996-24-000176
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: F
- cik: 0000037996
- company_name: FORD MOTOR CO
- filed_at: 2024-09-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/37996/000003799624000176/0000037996-24-000176-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/37996/000003799624000176/f-20240912.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000037996-24-000176.txt

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