Facts and Figures
Daimler AG with its businesses Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses, is a globally leading producer of premium passenger cars and the largest manufacturer of heavy- and medium-duty trucks in the world. The Daimler Financial Services division has a broad offering of financial services, including vehicle financing, leasing, insurance and fleet management. Daimler sells its products in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities on five continents. The company’s founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, continued to make automotive history following their invention of the automobile in 1886. As an automotive pioneer, Daimler and its employees willingly accept an obligation to act responsibly towards society and the environment and to shape the future of safe and sustainable mobility with groundbreaking technologies and high-quality products. The current brand portfolio includes the world’s most valuable automobile brand, Mercedes-Benz, as well as smart, AMG, Maybach, Freightliner, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Setra, Orion and Thomas Built Buses. Daimler is an automotive Group with a commitment to excellence, and aims to achieve sustainable growth and industry-leading profitability.
At a Glance
 
Company Ownership
 
Daimler is owned by European, U.S. and other international investors. Slightly less than one billion shares (December 31, 2008) are circulating.
Stock listings
The stock is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt, New York and Stuttgart.
 
Chairman
 
Dr. Dieter Zetsche
Management Board
Consists of 6 members (including the Chairman and the heads of the operating and functional divisions).
 
 
Supervisory Board
 
Consists of 10 shareholders’ representatives and 10 employees’ representatives. The Supervisory Board appoints the Board of Management and approves important corporate decisions.
 
Market Capitalization
about EUR 24.8 billion
(December 31, 2008)
 
 
Total Revenues
 EUR 95.9 billion
(2008 financial year)
 
Automotive Sales
 2.1 million units
(2008 financial year)
Employees
 
273,216
(December 31, 2008)
 
Brands
Mercedes-Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG, Freightliner, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Setra, Detroit Diesel, Thomas Built Buses, Orion

Products Sold in
Daimler sells its products in nearly all the countries of the world.
 
Official Language
 
English
 
Financial Reporting
IFRS accounting (from 2007 onwards); earnings reported quarterly
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