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Notes
304 Fiat S.p.A.
Statutory
Financial
Statements
at 31 December
2012
31. Significant non-recurring transactions and unusual or abnormal transactions
During 2012, Fiat S.p.A. did not take part in any significant non-recurring transaction or unusual or abnormal transaction as defined in the Consob
Communication of 28 July 2006.
32. Subsequent Events
On 9 January 2013, Chrysler Group announced that it had received a demand from VEBA, pursuant to the Shareholder Agreement, seeking registration
of approximately 16.6% of Chrysler Group’s outstanding equity interests currently owned by VEBA
On 18 January 2013, Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. (FGA) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) signed a final agreement for the development and
manufacture of a new roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo brands, based on Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture. Each
model will be powered by proprietary engines unique to the respective brands. Both vehicles will be manufactured at the Mazda plant in Hiroshima,
Japan. Production of the Alfa Romeo model is scheduled to begin in 2015
On 6 February 2013, Chrysler signed a 10-year private-label agreement, subject to early termination in certain circumstances, with Santander Consumer
USA Inc. to provide a full range of wholesale and retail financing services to Chrysler and Fiat customers and dealers, which will be provided under
the Chrysler Capital brand name. The new financing service is scheduled to launch 1 May 2013 and Ally Financial Inc. will continue to provide financial
services to Chrysler and Fiat customers and dealers until that date