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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
GM authorizes $6.3B share repurchase, includes $2B ASR, raises dividend by $0.03 to $0.15/quarter
General Motors Co
- Board authorized $6.3B total share repurchase program (incl. $0.3B prior remaining); $2B ASR executed, leaving $4.3B capacity.
- Quarterly dividend raised to $0.15/share (from $0.12), effective with next dividend expected to be declared in April 2025.
- ASR with Barclays and JPMorgan: GM advances $2B on Feb 27, receives ~$1.6B in shares initially; final settlement by June 30, 2025.
- 2025 capex guided to $10B-$11B, R&D > $8B; company maintains investment-grade balance sheet and strong margins.