DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK
As of the date of this prospectus, the authorized capital stock of Ally Financial Inc. consists of 1,400,000,000 shares of capital stock, of
which 1,100,000,000 shares are shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, and 300,000,000 shares are shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, issuable in series.
As of July 28, 2022, 308,529,835 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding and 2,350,000 shares of preferred stock were issued
and outstanding, comprised of 1,350,000 shares of 4.700% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, and 1,000,000 shares of 4.700% Fixed-Rate Reset
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C.
To the extent authorized, we may issue
preferred stock under the currently existing series of preferred stock. In addition, we may issue new series of preferred stock. We may elect to offer fractional shares of preferred stock, rather than full shares of preferred stock. In such event,
we will issue receipts for depositary shares, each of which will represent a fraction of a share of a particular series of preferred stock. See Description of Depositary Shares.
The following discussion of the material provisions of the preferred stock, Allys Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws are qualified in their entirety by reference to such Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, copies of which have been incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a
part.
Ally may issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series, either separately, or together with, or upon the conversion of or
in exchange for, other securities. When Ally offers to sell a particular series of preferred stock, Ally will describe the specific terms of such preferred stock in a supplement to this prospectus. The preferred stock will be issued under a
certificate of designation, which forms, or will form, a part of Allys Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation at the time such preferred stock is issued. The form of articles of amendment relating to the certificate of designation
of a series of preferred stock will be incorporated by reference in the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The terms of the preferred stock offered by any prospectus supplement may differ from the general terms set forth
in this prospectus.
If Ally offers preferred stock, the terms of any particular series of preferred stock, including preferred stock to
be represented by depositary shares, will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement, including (where applicable) the voting rights (if any), designations, powers, preferences, and the relative, participating, optional or other rights (in
each case, if any), and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions of any unissued series of preferred stock. The applicable prospectus supplement will also describe any restrictions to which the preferred stock being offered will be subject
pursuant to the terms of Allys then-outstanding capital stock.
The issuance of preferred stock, while providing flexibility in
connection with possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could, among other things, adversely affect the voting power of the holders of common stock and, under certain circumstances, make it more difficult for a third party to gain
control of Ally or to remove present management and could have the effect of delaying or preventing a merger, tender offer or other attempted takeover of Ally. No holder of preferred stock will be entitled, as a matter of right, to subscribe for or
purchase any shares of preferred stock or common stock.
Any preferred stock that we issue will, when issued, be fully paid and non-assessable. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, any series of offered preferred stock will rank, with respect to dividends and the distribution of assets, senior to common stock,
and on a parity with shares of any other then outstanding series of preferred stock. Therefore, any preferred stock that may subsequently be issued may limit the rights of the holders of our common stock and preferred stock. In addition, under
certain circumstances, preferred stock could also restrict dividend payments to our holders of common stock.
The transfer agent and
registrar for a series of preferred stock will be named in the applicable prospectus supplement.
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