Shareholder Activity

GM Statement on Shareholder Activity 
  
    DETROIT, May 5  -- General Motors today learned that Tracinda Corporation 
intends to make a tender offer for approximately 4.95 percent of its shares by 
Tracinda Corporation.  Tracinda also disclosed a previously acquired stake of GM 
shares. 
    The public disclosure relating to Tracinda's recent and intended 
acquisitions of GM shares stated they are 'solely for investment purposes.' 
    GM typically does not express a view on specific investor activity.  GM's 
board and management are committed to enhancing shareholder value for all 
of our investors.  
 
SOURCE  General Motors Corporation 
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