Would FIAT have purchased Chrysler if it were just a shell?

I don't have any inside details, but from what I can see Uncle Sam provided a Bridge Loan to FIAT for the purchase of Chrysler. This allowed FIAT to secure money to pay off the loan at better terms that if it had to have the funds in a hurry.

All in all it appears to have worked out well for the US Gov. Will it work out well for FIAT is the next question.