Key figures
| Amounts in millions of EUR | 2008 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| EBIT | 2,730 | 8,710 |
| Value Added | (1,147) | 1,380 |
| Net Profit | 1,414 | 3,985 |
| Earnings per share (in EUR) | 1.41 | 3.83 |
| Investment in property, plant and equipment | 3,559 | 2,927 |
| Research and development expenditure | 4,442 | 4,148 |
| Revenue | 2008 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 95,873 | 99,399 |
| By regions | ||
| Western Europe | 45,916 | 49,289 |
| thereof Germany | 21,817 | 22,582 |
| NAFTA | 21,139 | 23,499 |
| thereof United States | 17,922 | 20,270 |
| Other markets | 28,818 | 26,611 |
| By divisions and operating units | ||
| Mercedes-Benz Cars | 47,772 | 52,430 |
| Daimler Trucks | 28,572 | 28,466 |
| Daimler Financial Services | 9,282 | 8,711 |
| Vans, Buses, Other | 14,970 | 14,123 |
| Employees (Dec. 31) | 2008 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 273,216 | 272,382 |
| Germany | 167,753 | 166,679 |
| United States | 22,476 | 24,053 |
| Rest of World | 82,987 | 81,650 |
| By divisions and operating units | ||
| Mercedes-Benz Cars | 97,303 | 97,526 |
| Daimler Trucks | 79,415 | 80,067 |
| Daimler Financial Services | 7,116 | 6,743 |
| Vans, Buses, Other | 40,255 | 39,968 |
| Sales Organization | 49,127 | 48,078 |
