Strong first quarter: Daimler increases Group EBIT to €2.1 billion
Dienstag, 1.Mai 2012Daimler AG (stock-market symbol DAI) achieved EBIT of €2,130 million in the first quarter of 2012, which is slightly higher than the high prior-year level (Q1 2011: €2,031 million). Net profit increased by 20% to €1,416 million (Q1 2011: €1,180 million) and earnings per share rose to €1.25 from €0.99 in the first quarter of [...]
Cooperation between Daimler AG and the Museo Mille Miglia
Freitag, 17.Februar 2012Daimler AG has entered into a strategic cooperation with the Museo Mille Miglia in Brescia, Italy. The aim is to highlight and strengthen the commonalities between the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Museo Mille Miglia. Planned activities include a mutual exchange of exhibits.
The first event will be an exhibition featuring five racing cars from the Mercedes-Benz [...]
Daimler to pay its highest ever performance participation bonus of €4,100 per employee
Samstag, 11.Februar 2012In agreement with the General Works Council, the Board of Management of Daimler AG has set a performance participation bonus for the year 2011 of €4,100 (previous year: €3,150) be paid to each entitled employee. The amount of the annual employee bonus at Daimler AG is always related to the company’s performance in the previous [...]
Daimler excels in anniversary year 2011
Donnerstag, 9.Februar 2012Daimler AG today presented its preliminary and unaudited earnings figures for the Group and the divisions in the year 2011.
Daimler increased its Group EBIT from the ongoing business by 24% to €8,977 million in 2011 (2010: €7,212 million). Including special factors, Group EBIT rose by 20% to €8,755 million (2010: €7,274 million). Both EBIT figures [...]
Daimler corporate archive: Preserving one’s own history
Mittwoch, 21.Dezember 2011The foundation of a corporate archive in 1936 was a necessary step for the then Daimler-Benz AG. The timing was chosen for its symbolic significance – exactly 50 years after the invention of the automobile. The aim was to preserve this half-century using the documentary records and lay the groundwork for collecting these kinds of [...]
Social Game GreenSight City – Build your own city!
Donnerstag, 15.Dezember 2011It’s game time! GreenSight City – developed by Daimler AG in collaboration with Zone 2 Connect GmbH – is now in open beta phase and is calling upon ambitious city planners to grasp the opportunity to build up their very own thriving metropolis with a wide range of touristic attractions.
Maintaining ecological stability with growing [...]
Daimler remains on course: very successful third quarter, Group EBIT from ongoing business of €2,110 million
Donnerstag, 27.Oktober 2011Daimler AG (stock-exchange symbol DAI) continued its successful course in the third quarter of 2011. Group EBIT amounted to €1,968 million (Q3 2010: €2,418 million). Adjusted for special factors, however, EBIT from the ongoing business of €2,110 million was higher than in the prior-year period (Q3 2010: €2,022 million).
Net profit for the period was €1,360 [...]
Final Approval issued by Chinese Authorities: Way clear for Daimler’s Truck Joint Venture with Foton
Montag, 26.September 2011‘Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd.’ (BFDA) has received its final approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). “This is an important step for the global growth strategy of Daimler, as well as the local expansion of our portfolio,” says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler and Head of [...]
Daimler and Rolls-Royce obtain final approval for acquisition of Tognum
Montag, 29.August 2011Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc have obtained the approval of all the relevant regulatory authorities for the acquisition of Tognum AG. This step paves the way for Daimler and Rolls-Royce to conclude the takeover of the Friedrichshafen-based engine and drive system specialist Tognum through their joint venture, Engine Holding GmbH.
The settlement will be [...]
Rolling magnificence: Representative vehicles in the history of Daimler AG
Montag, 8.August 2011The representative vehicle boasts a distinguished appearance befitting its status. For an imposing car that makes a big impression does not merely serve as an end in itself as it transports passengers.
Through its very presence it has the effect of reinforcing impressive appearances – whilst it is true to say that appraisals will inevitably [...]
Daimler’s earnings at a record level: EBIT of €2,581 million in second quarter of 2011
Mittwoch, 27.Juli 2011Daimler AG achieved earnings in the second quarter of 2011 that were among the best in a quarter in the Group’s entire history: Group EBIT amounted to €2,581 million (Q2 2010: €2,104 million).
Net profit increased to €1,704 million, which was also a record level (Q2 2010: €1,312 million), and earnings per share amounted to €1.51 [...]
Daimler Supervisory Board extends contract of service of Wilfried Porth
Mittwoch, 27.Juli 2011In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extended the contract of service of Wilfried Porth, Daimler’s Board of Management Member for Human Resources and Director of Labor Relations, until April 30, 2017.
Wilfried Porth has been a member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG since April 8, 2009 and is responsible [...]
Daimler and Bosch sign agreements for electric motors joint venture
Freitag, 15.Juli 2011Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH have completed their negotiations and signed agreements on the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture for electric motors. These agreements are still subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities.
The new company, which is to be set up under the name EM-motive GmbH, will develop and produce innovative [...]
Daimler Expands Activities in China
Mittwoch, 29.Juni 2011Daimler AG and its Chinese partner Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) today signed a strategic framework agreement to further expand their cooperation in China.
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and the Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao. Attending were Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of [...]
Daimler and Rolls-Royce secure support for Tognum Public Tender Offer – with 94 per cent of shares committed
Freitag, 24.Juni 2011Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Holding plc are very pleased to announce that they have secured 94,17 per cent of shares in Tognum after their successful tender offer. During the extended offer period, further shareholders representing 35,82 per cent of Tognum’s share capital have tendered their shares into the offer made by the companies’ joint venture [...]
Public takeover offer by Daimler and Rolls-Royce for Tognum successful – companies now jointly hold 60 per cent
Montag, 6.Juni 2011Following the expiry of the acceptance period for its public takeover offer for Tognum AG, Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Holding plc now hold a total of 59,87 per cent of Tognum shares through their Joint Venture Engine Holding GmbH.
The bidders received acceptance declarations for an expected equivalent of 58,35 per cent of the share [...]
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