Interim Report Q2 2017
INTERIM REPORT Q2 2017 | CONTENTS
Contents
A | Key Figures
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B | Daimler and the Capital Market
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C | Interim Management Report
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Business development Profitability Cash flows Financial position Capital expenditure and research activities Workforce Important events Events after the reporting period Risk and opportunity report Outlook
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D | The Divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars Daimler Trucks Mercedes-Benz Vans Daimler Buses Daimler Financial Services
E | Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
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Consolidated Statement of Income Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
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Responsibility Statement Auditor’s Review Report
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F | Addresses – Information – Financial Calendar
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Cover photo: the new FUSO Super Great. With the new generation of the FUSO flagship, Daimler Trucks is setting benchmarks in the Japanese market for efficiency, safety and connectivity. The newly developed FUSO Super Great improves fuel efficiency by up to 15% compared with the previous model. The powertrain components are from our global platforms. The new FUSO Super Great features the latest safety systems. Active Brake Assist 4 and Sideguard Assist are already well known from our trucks in Europe and North America. Active Attention Assist, which warns of driver fatigue, is also featured for the first time. And the new connectivity service “Truckonnect” is available in all Super Great models.
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A | KEY FIGURES
Q2
Key Figures Daimler Group € amounts in millions
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Revenue
41,158
38,616
+71
Europe
17,160
16,438
+4
6,043
6,151
-2
11,817
11,464
+3
10,153
9,958
+2
9,580
8,416
+14
thereof Germany NAFTA thereof United States Asia thereof China
% change
4,652
3,948
+18
Other markets
2,601
2,298
+13
Investment in property, plant, equipment
1,404
1,332
+5
Research and development costs
2,132
1,831
+16 +26
thereof capitalized development costs
718
568
Free cash flow of the industrial business
1,093
1,856
-41
EBIT
3,746
3,258
+15
Net profit
2,507
2,452
+2
2.28
2.27
+0
Earnings per share (in euros) Employees
282,4882
290,867
+3
1 Adjusted for the effects of currency translation, increase in revenue of 5%. 2 As of December 31, 2016.
Revenue
EBIT
Net profit
Earnings per share
In billions of euros
In billions of euros
In billions of euros
In euros
50
5.0
5.0
5.00
45
4.5
4.5
4.50
40
4.0
4.0
4.00
35
3.5
3.5
3.50
30
3.0
3.0
3.00
25
2.5
2.5
2.50
20
2.0
2.0
2.00
15
1.5
1.5
1.50
10
1.0
1.0
1.00
5
0.5
0.5
0.50
0
0
0
0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4 2016 2017
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Q1-2
Key Figures Daimler Group € amounts in millions
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Revenue
79,934
73,663
+91
Europe
33,379
30,636
+9
11,778
11,412
+3
22,870
22,048
+4
19,807
19,345
+2
18,686
16,659
+12
thereof Germany NAFTA thereof United States Asia thereof China
% change
8,847
7,600
+16
Other markets
4,999
4,320
+16
Investment in property, plant, equipment
2,704
2,455
+10
Research and development costs
4,265
3,555
+20
thereof capitalized development costs
1,403
1,054
+33
Free cash flow of the industrial business
3,038
2,120
+43
EBIT
7,754
5,406
+43
Net profit
5,308
3,852
+38
4.81
3.54
+36
Earnings per share (in euros) Employees 1 Adjusted for the effects of currency translation, increase in revenue of 6%. 2 As of December 31, 2016.
290,867
282,4882
+3
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B | DAIMLER AND THE CAPITAL MARKET
Daimler and the Capital Market
Key figures
Auto stocks weaken in second quarter of 2017 June 30, 2017
June 30, 2016
% change
2.28
2.27
+0
Outstanding shares (in millions)
1,069.8
1,069.8
0
Market capitalization (€ billion)
67.80
57.26
+18
Xetra closing price (in €)
63.37
53.52
+18
Earnings per share in Q2 (in €)
Daimler share price (highs and lows) in 2016/2017 in € 100 95 90 85 80
In the second quarter of 2017, automotive stocks remained under pressure worldwide. Discussions about the future of diesel-engine technology became more international with a negative impact on the entire sector, and thus also on our share price. Due to the advancing electrification of powertrains, investors are afraid that to manage this transition in the coming years, automotive companies will have to make large investments in combination with comparatively low profitability. Indeed, the automotive markets remain at the center of investors’ and analysts’ attention. One important aspect is the development of the US car market. Falling new-car registrations and concern about residual values are causing increased uncertainty in the capital market about the sustainability of demand. An additional factor is that global economic growth rates are being questioned, although Europe and China continue to develop positively. The discussion about Brexit has also intensified. Overall, the appreciation of the euro against the US dollar is having a negative impact on shares in companies with a high proportion of sales in the United States.
75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 7/16 8/16 9/16 10/16 11/16 12/16 1/17 2/17 3/17 4/17 5/17 6/17
Share-price development (indexed) 120 115
Our share price was not immune to this environment, despite the continuation of very good unit sales by Mercedes-Benz Cars and the high level of orders received by Daimler Trucks. Daimler’s share price was €63.37 at the end of the second quarter, which is 8% lower than at the end of the first quarter of 2017. Taking into consideration the dividend of €3.25, our stock’s performance amounted to minus 6% in the first half of 2017, whereas the DAX rose by 7% and the Dow Jones STOXX Auto Index fell by 1% during the same period.
Favorable interest environment used for refinancing In the first half of 2017, the Daimler Group once again undertook refinancing at attractive conditions in the international money and capital markets. Daimler raised funds of €10.7 billion from the issue of bonds in the first half of 2017 (Q1-2 2016: €12.6 billion). In June, Daimler AG issued a multi-tranche bond in the European capital market with a volume of €4.1 billion and maturities of up to 20 years. In addition, Daimler Finance North America LLC issued bonds in the US capital market in early May with eighteen-month and three- and fiveyear maturities and a total volume of US$2.0 billion.
110 105 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 12/31/15 3/31/16 6/30/16 9/30/16 12/31/16 3/31/17 6/30/17 Daimler AG Dow Jones STOXX Auto Index DAX
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Interim Management Report Unit sales significantly above prior-year level at 822,500 vehicles (+8%) Revenue up by 7% to €41.2 billion Group EBIT of €3.7 billion (Q2 2016: €3.3 billion) Net profit of €2.5 billion (Q2 2016: €2.5 billion) Free cash flow of industrial business of €3.0 billion in first half of year (Q1-2 2016: €2.1 billion) Significant growth in unit sales and revenue anticipated for full-year 2017 Group EBIT expected to be significantly higher than in 2016
Business development Solid growth of world economy The world economy proved to be quite resilient in the second quarter of this year, despite the continuation of major geopolitical uncertainty, and is likely to have expanded compared with the prior-year period at a similar rate to that in the first quarter. Growth of the US economy seems to have accelerated somewhat following a rather moderate start to the year. As a result, the US Federal Reserve slightly increased its base lending rate, as had been expected. The development of business and consumer confidence in the European Monetary Union was very positive. By some measures, such as the IFO index in Germany, they reached new record levels, which should ultimately be reflected also by higher consumption and investment spending. In view of these favorable economic developments, the European Central Bank (ECB) has for the first time indicated that its currently still very expansive monetary policy could change in the medium term. The markets reacted very positively also to the result of the election in France. In this environment, the euro climbed significantly against the US dollar. The price of crude oil weakened again during the second quarter, mainly due to oversupply, and fell significantly below 50 dollars per barrel. As industrial raw-material prices were also generally lower, the process of economic recovery in the export-oriented emerging markets lost some of its momentum. Nonetheless, the South American economic area seems no longer to have had negative growth in the second quarter, for the first time in a long period. The Chinese economy continued its stable development and grew by another 6.9%, following its surprisingly strong growth at the beginning of the year. Worldwide demand for cars in the second quarter was similar to that in the prior-year period. The main reason for the lack of growth was the weaker market development in China and the United States. Cars sales in China continued to develop rather moderately because tax incentives for the purchase of small cars were halved at the beginning of the year. The most recent figures indicate that the market was only at its prior-year level. In the United States, overall demand for cars and light trucks decreased slightly. While sales of SUVs and pickups continued to grow, demand was significantly weaker for other automobiles, especially traditional sedans. The European market was slightly larger than in the prior-year period. Total car sales in Western Europe were only at the prior-year level due to a calendar effect (Easter) and the recently weak market development in the United Kingdom, but demand increased significantly in Eastern Europe. The Japanese market was significantly larger than in the second quarter of last year, while demand for cars in India increased slightly.
Demand for medium- and heavy-duty trucks continued to develop very differently from one region to another. The North American market seems to have bottomed out, although overall sales in weight classes 6-8 were still slightly lower than in the prior-year quarter. The medium-duty segment (classes 6-7) was about at its prior-year volume, while there was still a considerable drop in demand for heavy-duty trucks (class 8). In the EU30 region (European Union, Switzerland and Norway), demand remained close to the solid prior-year level. The Brazilian market was once again below its already very weak level of the prior-year quarter, although some signs of demand stabilization were apparent. Truck sales in Turkey continued their dissatisfactory development with another double-digit decrease. The Russian market developed positively, however; according to recent estimates, it continued along its path of recovery with significantly double-digit growth rates. The most important Asian markets from Daimler’s perspective presented a mixed picture also in the second quarter. Demand for light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks in Japan was slightly lower than the solid prior-year level. The Indonesian truck market seems to have continued its recovery; recent estimates suggest that the market grew significantly compared with the weak prior-year period. However, demand for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in India decreased significantly, whereby regulatory factors have recently had an impact on the market. This relates on the one hand to the introduction of a new emission standard in April, which led to purchases being brought forward to the first quarter, and on the other hand to the reform of the country’s goods and services tax, which took effect on July 1. Both factors lead to lower demand in the past quarter. The Chinese market continued its strong expansion. Demand for vans in the EU30 region continued to grow in the second quarter of 2017, with an 7% increase in the market volume for mid-size and large vans. Demand for small vans rose by 4%. The US market and the Latin American market for large vans were at the prior-year level.
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The market volume for buses in the EU30 region declined by about 6% compared with the second quarter of last year. Demand in Brazil was significantly higher than in the prior-year period with an increase of 7%. As a result of the currently difficult situation, domestic demand in Turkey was significantly lower than in the second quarter of 2016. Significant growth in second-quarter unit sales In the second quarter of 2017, Daimler sold 822,500 cars and commercial vehicles worldwide, surpassing the total for the prior-year period by 8%. Ê C.01 The second quarter of 2017 was the quarter with the highest unit sales so far by Mercedes-Benz Cars. Worldwide, 595,200 automobiles of the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands were sold (+9%). Sales in Europe reached the new record of 270,400 units (+6%). In Germany, unit sales increased slightly compared with the prior-year period to 85,400 vehicles (+2%). New sales records were set for example in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Sweden. With growth of 28% and 150,100 vehicles sold, another record was set also in China including Hong Kong. Unit sales increased in South Korea by 42% and in Australia by 22%. In the United States, 77,600 vehicles were sold (Q2 2016: 86,600). Unit sales were up in Canada by 8% and in Mexico by 57%. Second-quarter unit sales by Daimler Trucks of 116,400 vehicles were higher than in the prior-year period (Q2 2016: 108,300). In the EU30 region, our sales of 20,400 units were at the prior-year level. Sales in Turkey decreased for marketrelated reasons to 2,900 trucks (Q2 2016: 3,100). Business in the NAFTA region developed positively with sales of 42,300 units (Q2 2016: 40,600). Compared with the prior-year quarter, our unit sales grew also in Latin America. We significantly increased our unit sales in Argentina, while sales of 2,900 trucks in Brazil were just under the low prior-year number (Q2 2016: 3,000). In Asia, our unit sales were significantly above the prior-year level, due in particular to strong growth in Indonesia to 9,800 vehicles (Q2 2016: 5,600). We achieved substantial growth compared with the prior-year period also in the Middle East with sales of 6,400 units (Q2 2016: 3,900). In Japan, our sales of 10,200 trucks were lower than in the prior-year period (Q2 2016: 11,000). For market-related reasons, sales decreased also in India to 3,600 units (Q2 2016: 3,900). Mercedes-Benz Vans increased its unit sales by 4% to the new record of 103,400 vehicles in the second quarter of 2017. In the EU30 region, the van division achieved growth of 1% to 70,400 units. In the important German market, Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved another very good second quarter with 27,400 units sold (Q2 2016: 26,800), which is slightly more than in the prior-year quarter. In Latin America, we achieved significant growth (+31%) to sales of 4,000 units in the second quarter. Mercedes-Benz Vans further improved its position in China and recorded its highest quarterly unit sales there so far, selling 6,300 vehicles (+49%).
Second-quarter unit sales by Daimler Buses increased by 8% to 7,500 vehicles. In the EU30 region, we sold 2,200 buses of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands, representing a decrease of 2% compared with the second quarter of last year. Due to the currently difficult market situation in Turkey, our sales there of 140 units were well below the level of the prior-year period (Q2 2016: 300). However, in Latin America (excluding Mexico), Daimler Buses increased its unit sales by 15% to 3,400 bus chassis, although the market situation in Brazil remained difficult. We achieved significant sales growth also in Mexico, selling 1,000 units (Q2 2016: 600). A total of 400 units were sold in Asia (Q2 2016: 500). At Daimler Financial Services, new business increased compared with the prior-year period by 16% to €17.9 billion. Contract volume reached €134.2 billion at the end of June, and was thus at the level of year-end 2016. Adjusted for exchange-rate effects, contract volume increased by 5%. The insurance business also developed very positively. Worldwide, 519,000 insurance contracts were brokered by Daimler Financial Services in the second quarter (Q2 2016: 432,000). The Daimler Group’s second-quarter revenue amounted to €41.2 billion, which is 7% higher than in the same quarter of 2016. Adjusted for exchange-rate effects, revenue grew by 5%. Ê C.02 Mercedes-Benz Cars’ revenue increased by 7% to €23.6 billion. Revenue at Daimler Trucks increased by 4%, a lower rate than for unit sales, to €9.0 billion. This was mainly due to shifts in the product and regional mix, and especially the strong sales increase in Indonesia. Mercedes-Benz Vans’ second-quarter revenue decreased by 3%, while Daimler Buses increased its revenue by the same percentage. Daimler Financial Services’ revenue increased by 18% to €5.9 billion, due in particular to the significant growth in contract volume.
C.01 Unit sales by division Q2 2017
Q2 2016
% change
Daimler Group
822,504
761,340
+8
Mercedes-Benz Cars
595,178
546,517
+9
Daimler Trucks
116,429
108,282
+8
Mercedes-Benz Vans
103,393
99,583
+4
7,504
6,958
+8
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
% change
Daimler Group
41,158
38,616
+7
Mercedes-Benz Cars
23,571
22,122
+7
Daimler Trucks
9,028
8,666
+4
Mercedes-Benz Vans
3,324
3,441
-3
Daimler Buses
1,154
1,122
+3
Daimler Financial Services
5,930
5,014
+18
Daimler Buses
C.02 Revenue by division In millions of euros
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Profitability The Daimler Group achieved second-quarter EBIT of €3,746 million in 2017, thus significantly surpassing its prioryear earnings (Q2 2016: €3,258 million). ÊௗC.03 The positive development of unit sales of the new E-Class and the SUVs resulted in significant earnings growth at the Mercedes-Benz Cars division. An additional factor is that special items had a negative impact on earnings in the second quarter of last year. Daimler Trucks did not match its earnings of the prior-year quarter, due in particular to customer service measures at Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses divisions also posted significantly lower EBIT compared to the prior-year quarter. Daimler Financial Services achieved a slight increase in second-quarter EBIT. Exchange-rate effects had a positive impact on earnings at all the divisions. The reconciliation of segment earnings to Group EBIT resulted in a considerably lower contribution to earnings than in the prior-year quarter. There was a positive impact in the second quarter of 2016, mainly from special items.
C.03 EBIT by segment In millions of euros
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Mercedes-Benz Cars
% change Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
% change +65
2,404
1,410
+70
4,638
2,805
Daimler Trucks
543
621
-13
1,211
1,137
+7
Mercedes-Benz Vans
358
401
-11
715
702
+2
64
88
-27
129
127
+2
522
479
+9
1,046
911
+15
Daimler Buses Daimler Financial Services Reconciliation
-145
259
.
15
-276
.
Daimler Group 1
3,746
3,258
+15
7,754
5,406
+43
1 EBIT, the indicator of operating performance, comprises earnings before interest income and corporate income taxes. The reconciliation of the Daimler Group’s EBIT to earnings before income taxes is included in Note 20 of the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
In the second quarter of 2017, the EBIT of the Mercedes-Benz Cars division was €2,404 million, which is considerably higher than the prior-year figure of €1,410 million. The division’s return on sales was 10.2% (Q2 2016: 6.4%). ÊௗC.03 The positive development of earnings in the second quarter of 2017 was influenced by growing unit sales of the new E-Class and the SUVs. Positive exchange-rate effects also had a favorable impact on EBIT. However, there were negative effects on earnings from advance expenditure for new technologies and future products. In the second quarter of the previous year, it was mainly expenses in connection with Takata airbags of €440 million and net expenses from the measurement of inventories of €284 million that had negative effects on earnings.
The Daimler Trucks division’s EBIT of €543 million is significantly below the prior-year figure (Q2 2016: €621 million). Its return on sales was 6.0% (Q2 2016: 7.2%). ÊௗC.03 Customer service measures at Mercedes-Benz Trucks affected EBIT negatively. Efficiency enhancements increased the division’s EBIT. The Mercedes-Benz Vans division achieved EBIT of €358 million, which is significantly below the very high prior-year level (Q2 2016: €401 million). Its return on sales decreased to 10.8%, compared to 11.7% in the second quarter of last year. ÊௗC.03 Despite lower warranty costs, earnings did not match the prior-year period, as a result of higher expenses from advance expenditure for new technologies and future products as well as the end of a contract manufacturing arrangement.
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Daimler Buses’ EBIT of €64 million was also significantly lower than the very high earnings in the prior-year period (Q2 2016: €88 million). This resulted in a return on sales of 5.5% (Q2 2016: 7.8%). ÊௗC.03 Further efficiency enhancements did not quite offset the decrease in earnings due to lower unit sales in Turkey and higher inflation-related costs in Latin America. In the second quarter of 2017, the Daimler Financial Services division’s earnings of €522 million slightly surpassed the prioryear figure (Q2 2016: €479 million). ÊௗC.03 This positive development was mainly the result of increased contract volume and an improved cost-of-risk situation. On the other hand, the higher level of interest rates impacted earnings negatively. The reconciliation of the divisions’ EBIT to Group EBIT comprises gains and/or losses at the corporate level and the effects on earnings of eliminating intra-group transactions between the divisions. Items at the corporate level resulted in expenses of €152 million in the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2016: income of €237 million). In the prior-year quarter, EBIT was reduced by expenses of €400 million related to legal proceedings. On the other hand, the EBIT of the prior-year period was strengthened by the contribution into the pension plan assets of the shares of each of Renault S.A. (Renault) and Nissan Motor Company Ltd. (Nissan) in an amount of €605 million. The elimination of intra-group transactions resulted in income of €7 million in the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2016: €22 million). Net interest expense in the second quarter of 2017 amounted to €93 million (Q2 2016: €79 million). The income-tax expense recognized in the second quarter of 2017 amounts to €1,143 million (Q2 2016: €724 million). The effective tax rate developed from 22.8% to 31.3% in the reporting period. The increase in the income-tax expense is due to the improved pretax income as well as the differing composition of pretax income. In the second quarter of 2016, pretax income included the largely tax-free income from the contribution of our shares in Renault and Nissan into the German pension plan assets. Adjusted for this income in 2016, the income-tax expense developed in line with pretax income. Net profit for the second quarter of 2017 improved slightly to €2,507 million (Q2 2016: €2,452 million). Net profit of €68 million is attributable to non-controlling interests (Q2 2016: €23 million). Net profit attributable to the shareholders of Daimler AG amounts to €2,439 million (Q2 2016: €2,429 million), representing earnings per share of €2.28 (Q2 2016: €2.27). The calculation of earnings per share (basic) is based on an unchanged average number of outstanding shares of 1,069.8 million.
In the first six months of the year 2017, the Daimler Group achieved EBIT of €7,754 million, thus substantially surpassing its prior-year earnings (Q1-2 2016: €5,406 million). ÊௗC.03 The Mercedes-Benz Cars division made a major contribution to the earnings growth. Its significant increase in EBIT was mainly the result of growth in unit sales of the new E-Class and the SUVs. However, in the prior-year period, special items had a very negative impact on earnings. Daimler Trucks slightly increased its earnings in the first half of the year mainly due to the sale of real estate in Japan. The Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses divisions achieved EBIT at the prior-year level. At Daimler Financial Services, earnings increased significantly due to the higher contract volume and a further improvement in the cost-of-risk situation. Exchange-rate effects had a positive impact on earnings at all the divisions. The reconciliation of segment earnings to Group EBIT was positively impacted in the first half of 2017 by the reversal of an impairment of Daimler’s equity investment in BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. (BAIC Motor). In the prior-year period, special items had a negative net effect on earnings. The EBIT of the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the first six months of the year 2017 was €4,638 million, which is considerably higher than the prior-year figure of €2,805 million. The division’s return on sales was 10.0% (Q1-2 2016: 6.7%). ÊௗC.03 The very positive development of earnings in the first six months of the year 2017 was primarily influenced by growing unit sales of the new E-Class and the SUVs. In addition, the first half of the prior-year period was affected by expenses in connection with Takata airbags of €460 million and net expenses from the measurement of inventories of €284 million. In the first six months of the year 2017, positive exchange-rate effects and the non-cash income effect of €183 million in connection with new investors in the digital mapping provider HERE also had a favorable impact on EBIT. However, there were negative effects on earnings from advance expenditure for new technologies and future products. The Daimler Trucks division’s first-half EBIT of €1,211 million was slightly above the prior-year figure (Q1-2 2016: €1,137 million). Its return on sales was 7.1% (Q1-2 2016: 6.7%). ÊௗC.03 The sale of real estate by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation at the Kawasaki site in Japan increased earnings by €267 million in the first quarter of 2017 and also efficiency enhancements resulted in a positive impact on earnings. EBIT was reduced by lower unit sales in the NAFTA region and expenses for customer service measures at Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans achieved EBIT of €715 million in the first half of this year, at the prior-year level (Q1-2 2016: €702 million). The division’s return on sales increased to 11.3% from 11.2% in the first half of last year. ÊௗC.03 The division’s EBIT reflects the positive development of exchange rates in the first half of 2017. However, earnings were negatively affected by higher expenses from advance expenditure for new technologies and future products. Daimler Buses’ EBIT of €129 million in the first half of 2017 was at the prior-year level (Q1-2 2016: €127 million). The division’s return on sales was 6.3% (Q1-2 2016: 6.5%). ÊௗC.03 As well as further efficiency enhancements and positive exchange-rate effects, a better cost situation also had a positive impact on EBIT. This offset the reduction in earnings from lower unit sales in Turkey and higher inflation-related costs in Latin America. In the first six months of 2017, the Daimler Financial Services division achieved earnings of €1,046 million, thus significantly surpassing the prior-year figure (Q1-2 2016: €911 million). ÊௗC.03 The main factor for this positive development was the increased contract volume and a better cost-of-risk situation. On the other hand, a higher interest-rate level impacted earnings negatively. Items included in the reconciliation of the divisions’ EBIT to Group EBIT had a positive effect of €15 million in the first six months of 2017 (Q1-2 2016: expense of €276 million). Items at the corporate level resulted in net income of €17 million in the first half of 2017 (Q1-2 2016: net expense of €282 million). The first six months of the year 2017 were influenced primarily by the reversal of an impairment of €240 million of Daimler’s equity investment in BAIC Motor. In the prior-year period, EBIT was reduced by expenses related to legal proceedings of €400 million. In addition, the prior year included the impairment of €244 million of the equity investment in BAIC Motor and losses of €241 million from currency transactions which are not allocated to business operations. The gain of €605 million recognized on the contribution of 3.1% of the shares of each of Renault and Nissan into the German pension plan assets did not offset those expenses. The elimination of intra-group transactions resulted in an expense of €2 million in the first half of 2017 (Q1-2 2016: income of €6 million).
In the first six months of the year 2017, net interest expense amounted to €170 million (Q1-2 2016: €146 million). The expense of €2,270 million (Q1-2 2016: €1,402 million) entered under income-tax expense for the first half of 2017 increased mainly due to the improvement in profit before income taxes of €2,324 million. The effective tax rate was 30.0% (Q1-2 2016: 26.7%). Tax-free gains are included in both periods. In the first half of 2017, there was substantial income from our equity-method investments, which is partially tax-free. In the first half of 2016, a gain was in connection with the contribution of our shares in Renault and Nissan into the pension plan assets recognized that was largely tax-free. Net profit for the first half of 2017 amounts to €5,308 million, which is significantly higher than in the prior-year period (Q1-2 2016: €3,852 million). Net profit of €163 million is attributable to non-controlling interests (Q1-2 2016: €70 million). Net profit attributable to the shareholders of Daimler AG amounts to €5,145 million (Q1-2 2016: €3,782 million), representing an increase in earnings per share to €4.81 (Q1-2 2016: €3.54). The calculation of earnings per share (basic) is based on an unchanged average number of outstanding shares of 1,069.8 million.
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Cash flows In the first half of 2017, cash provided by operating activities Ê C.04 amounted to €2.5 billion (Q1-2 2016: €2.6 billion) and was slightly below the level of the prior-year period. In comparison to the first half of 2016, there were effects due in particular to the positive business performance. The development of working capital also had a positive impact. A cash inflow of €0.4 billion resulted from the dividend distributed by Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. On the other hand, cash provided by operating activities was reduced by renewed growth in the leasing and sales-financing business.
Cash provided by financing activities Ê C.04 resulted in a cash inflow of €2.4 billion in the first half of 2017 (Q1-2 2016: cash inflow of €6.0 billion). The decrease was primarily due to the change in financing liabilities.
C.04 Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows In millions of euros Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Change
10,981
9,936
+1,045
Cash provided by operating activities
2,517
2,622
-105
Cash used for investing activities
-2,376
-4,451
+2,075
Cash provided by financing activities
2,428
5,988
-3,560
-555
-107
-448
12,995
13,988
-993
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
C.05 Free cash flow of the industrial business In millions of euros
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Change
Cash provided by operating activities
7,349
5,945
+1,404
Cash used for investing activities
-2,377
-4,456
+2,079
Change in marketable debt securities
-1,767
625
-2,392
-167
6
-173
3,038
2,120
+918
Other adjustments Free cash flow of the industrial business
Cash used for investing activities Ê C.04 resulted in a cash outflow of €2.4 billion (Q1-2 2016: €4.5 billion). The change compared with the first half of last year primarily reflects acquisitions and disposals of securities in the context of liquidity management. Those transactions resulted in a net cash inflow in the reporting period, whereas acquisitions of securities exceeded disposals in the prior-year period. The sale of real estate by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation at the Kawasaki site in Japan led to a cash inflow of €0.3 billion. Opposing effects resulted from the increased investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and from the acquisition of an interest in LSH Auto International Limited (LSHAI).
Cash and cash equivalents increased compared with December 31, 2016 by €2.0 billion, after taking currency translation into account. Total liquidity, which also includes marketable debt securities, increased by €0.1 billion to €21.8 billion. The parameter used by Daimler to measure the financial capability of the Group’s industrial business is the free cash flow of the industrial business Ê C.05, which is derived from the reported cash flows from operating and investing activities. The cash flows from the acquisition and sale of marketable debt securities included in cash flows from investing activities are deducted, as those securities are allocated to liquidity and changes in them are thus not a part of the free cash flow. Other adjustments relate to non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment that are allocated to the Group as their beneficial owner due to the form of their underlying lease contracts. Furthermore, effects from the financing of dealerships within the Group are adjusted. In addition, the calculation of the free cash flow includes those cash flows to be shown under cash provided by financing activities in connection with the acquisition or disposal of interests in subsidiaries without loss of control. In the first half of 2017, the free cash flow of the industrial business amounted to €3.0 billion (Q1-2 2016: €2.1 billion). This increase resulted primarily from the positive business performance and the development of working capital. A cash inflow of €0.4 billion resulted from the dividend distributed by Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. In addition, the sale of real estate by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation at the Kawasaki site in Japan led to a cash inflow of €0.3 billion. Opposing effects resulted from increased investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and from the acquisition of an interest in LSHAI.
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The net liquidity of the industrial business Ê C.06 is calculated as the total amount as shown in the statement of financial position of cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities included in liquidity management, less the currency-hedged nominal amounts of financing liabilities.
C.06
To the extent that the Group’s internal refinancing of the financial services business is provided by the companies of the industrial business, this amount is deducted in the calculation of the net debt of the industrial business. Compared with December 31, 2016, the net liquidity of the industrial business decreased from €19.7 billion to €18.4 billion. The dividend payment to shareholders of Daimler AG and negative exchange rate effects led to a decrease in net liquidity that was only partially offset by the positive free cash flow. Net debt at Group level, which primarily results from refinancing the leasing and sales-financing business, increased compared with December 31, 2016 by €1.7 billion to €97.6 billion. Ê C.07 The Daimler Group once again utilized attractive conditions in the international money and capital markets for refinancing in the first half of 2017.
Net liquidity of the industrial business June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Change
Cash and cash equivalents
11,030
8,751
+2,279
Marketable debt securities
7,635
9,498
-1,863
18,665
18,249
+416
-345
1,451
-1,796
62
37
+25
In millions of euros
Liquidity Financing liabilities Market valuation and currency hedges for financing liabilities Financing liabilities (nominal)
-283
1,488
-1,771
18,382
19,737
-1,355
June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Change
Cash and cash equivalents
12,995
10,981
+2,014
Marketable debt securities
8,801
10,748
-1,947
21,796
21,729
+67
-119,500
-117,686
-1,814
74
61
+13
-119,426
-117,625
-1,801
-97,630
-95,896
-1,734
Net liquidity
C.07 Net debt of the Daimler Group
In millions of euros
Liquidity
In the first half of 2017, Daimler had a cash inflow of €10.7 billion from the issuance of bonds (Q1-2 2016: €12.6 billion). The redemption of bonds resulted in cash outflows of €7.5 billion (Q1-2 2016: €3.8 billion). A large proportion of the issuance volume was carried out in the form of so-called benchmark bonds (bonds with high nominal values). In the second quarter 2017, particular use was made of favorable conditions in the euro market. In June, Daimler AG issued a multi-tranche bond in the European capital market, placing a volume of €4.05 billion. Furthermore, in early May, Daimler Finance North America LLC issued bonds with maturities of eighteen months, three years and five years in a total volume of US$2.0 billion in the US capital market. Ê C.08 In addition to the issuances shown in the table, multiple smaller issuances were undertaken in various countries. In May, Daimler placed a so-called panda-bond with a volume of RMB4.0 billion in the capital market of the People’s Republic of China. In the second quarter, several asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions were also conducted in China, the United States, Canada and Germany. In China, an ABS transaction was successfully placed with a volume of RMB5.2 billion. In addition, a total of US$2.6 billion in refinancing volume was generated by two issuances in the United States as well as a further C$0.4 billion in Canada. In addition, Mercedes-Benz Bank sold ABS bonds worth €1.1 billion to European investors at the end of June via the Silver Arrow platform.
Financing liabilities Market valuation and currency hedges for financing liabilities Financing liabilities (nominal) Net debt
C.08 Benchmark issuances Issuer
Volume
Month of issue
Maturity
Daimler Finance North America
US$1,400 million
Jan. 2017
Jan. 2020
Daimler Finance North America
US$850 million
Jan. 2017
Jan. 2022
Daimler Finance North America
US$750 million
Jan. 2017
Jan. 2027
€1,250 million
Feb. 2017
Feb. 2025
Daimler Finance North America
US$500 million
May 2017
Nov. 2018
Daimler Finance North America
US$1,250 million
May 2017
May 2020
Daimler Finance North America
Daimler AG
US$250 million
May 2017
Jan. 2022
Daimler AG
€1,250 million
Jun. 2017
Jul. 2024
Daimler AG
€1,500 million
Jun. 2017
Jul. 2029
Daimler AG
€1,300 million
Jun. 2017
Jul. 2037
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Financial position The balance sheet total increased compared with December 31, 2016 from €243.0 billion to €246.6 billion; adjusted for the effects of currency translation, the increase amounted to €11.3 billion. Daimler Financial Services accounts for €142.6 billion of the balance sheet total (December 31, 2016: €141.8 billion), equivalent to 58% of the Daimler Group’s total assets (December 31, 2016: 58%). The increase in total assets is primarily due to the growth of the financial services business and increased other financial assets. On the liabilities side of the balance sheet, there were increases primarily in financial liabilities, equity and trade liabilities. Current assets account for 42% of the balance sheet total (December 31, 2016: 42%). Current liabilities amount to 34% of total equity and liabilities, which is slightly under the prior-year level (December 31, 2016: 35%).
C.09 Condensed consolidated statement of financial position June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
% change
Intangible assets
12,935
12,098
+7
Property, plant and equipment
26,518
26,381
+1
Equipment on operating leases and receivables from financial services
128,896
127,449
+1
Equity-method investments
4,213
4,098
+3
Inventories
26,227
25,384
+3
Trade receivables
10,195
10,614
-4
Cash and cash equivalents
12,995
10,981
+18
Marketable debt securities
8,801
10,748
-18
Other financial assets
7,081
5,736
+23
In millions of euros Assets
Intangible assets of €12.9 billion (December 31, 2016: €12.1 billion) include €9.6 billion of capitalized development costs and €1.2 billion of goodwill. The Mercedes-Benz Cars division accounts for 77% of the development costs and the Daimler Trucks division accounts for 12%. Property, plant and equipment of €26.5 billion were slightly above the prior-year level (December 31, 2016: €26.4 billion). In the first six months of 2017, €2.7 billion was invested worldwide, in particular at our production and assembly sites for new products and technologies and for the expansion and modernization of the production facilities. The sites in Germany accounted for €1.8 billion of capital expenditure (Q1-2 2016: €1.7 billion). Equipment on operating leases and receivables from financial services increased to €128.9 billion (December 31, 2016: €127.4 billion). The increase of €6.5 billion after adjusting for exchange-rate effects was primarily caused by the higher level of new business at Daimler Financial Services. The business with end-customers was further expanded in Asia and Europe. The leasing and sales-financing business as a proportion of total assets was at the prior year-level of 52%. Equity-method investments of €4.2 billion (December 31, 2016: €4.1 billion) mainly comprise the carrying amounts of our equity interests in Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC), BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. (BAIC Motor), There Holding B.V. (digital mapping provider HERE) and LSH Auto International Limited (LSHAI). See Note 11 of the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for further information. Inventories increased from €25.4 billion to €26.2 billion, equivalent to 11% of total assets and thus higher than at the end of 2016 (10%). The increase adjusted for exchange-rate effects of €1.5 billion applied to all automotive divisions.
Other assets
8,735
9,499
-8
Total assets
246,596
242,988
+1
Trade receivables amounted to €10.2 billion which is under the prior-year level of €10.6 billion. The Mercedes-Benz Cars division accounts for 45% of these receivables and the Daimler Trucks division accounts for 27%.
60,677
59,133
+3
Cash and cash equivalents increased compared with the end of the year 2016 by €2.0 billion to €13.0 billion.
Equity and liabilities Equity Provisions
25,689
26,810
-4
119,500
117,686
+2
Trade payables
13,973
11,567
+21
Other financial liabilities
11,358
12,869
-12
Other liabilities
15,399
14,923
+3
246,596
242,988
+1
Financing liabilities
Total equity and liabilities
Marketable debt securities decreased compared with December 31, 2016 from €10.7 billion to €8.8 billion. Those assets include the debt instruments that are allocated to liquidity, most of which are traded in active markets. They generally have an external rating of A or better.
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Other financial assets increased by €1.3 billion to €7.1 billion. They primarily consist of derivative financial instruments, equity interests in unconsolidated subsidiaries and other investments, as well as loans and other receivables due from third parties. The increase is attributable to dividends due from BBAC in the second half-year of 2017 as well as higher positive fair values of currency derivatives.
Financing liabilities of €119.5 billion were above the level of December 31, 2016 (€117.7 billion); adjusted for exchangerate effects, the increase amounts to €5.8 billion. 53% of the financing liabilities are accounted for by notes and bonds, 25% by liabilities to financial institutions, 10% by deposits in the direct banking business and 9% by liabilities from ABS transactions.
Other assets of €8.7 billion (December 31, 2016: €9.5 billion) primarily comprise deferred tax assets and tax refund claims.
Trade payables increased to €14.0 billion (December 31, 2016: €11.6 billion), primarily due to the higher volume of business. The Mercedes-Benz Cars division accounts for 62% of those payables and the Daimler Trucks division accounts for 22%.
The Group’s equity increased compared with December 31, 2016 from €59.1 billion to €60.7 billion, adjusted for the effects of currency translation, the increase amounted to €3.2 billion. Positive effects resulted from the net profit of €5.3 billion and remeasurement of derivative financial instruments not recognized in profit and loss of €1.5 billion. The increase was partially offset by the dividend of €3.5 billion paid out to Daimler’s shareholders and effects from currency translation of €1.6 billion. Equity attributable to the shareholders of Daimler AG therefore increased to €59.6 billion (December 31, 2016: €58.0 billion). In relation to the increase in the balance-sheet total of 1%, equity increased by the disproportionately high rate of 3%. The Group’s equity ratio of 24.6% was therefore above the level at the end of 2016 (22.9%); the equity ratio for the industrial business was 47.9% (December 31, 2016: 44.7%). Provisions decreased to €25.7 billion from €26.8 billion at December 31, 2016; as a proportion of the balance-sheet total, they amount to 10%, which is slightly lower than at December 31, 2016 (11%). They primarily comprise provisions for pensions and similar obligations of €9.3 billion (December 31, 2016: €9.0 billion), which mainly consist of the difference between the present value of defined-benefit pension obligations of €31.7 billion (December 31, 2016: €31.2 billion) and the fair value of the pension-plan assets applied to finance those obligations of €23.6 billion (December 31, 2016: €23.4 billion). Provisions also relate to liabilities from income taxes of €1.2 billion (December 31, 2016: €1.7 billion), from product warranties of €6.1 billion (December 31, 2016: €6.1 billion) and from personnel and social costs of €3.7 billion (December 31, 2016: €4.3 billion), as well as other provisions of €5.4 billion (December 31, 2016: €5.7 billion).
Other financial liabilities of €11.4 billion (December 31, 2016: €12.9 billion) mainly consist of liabilities from derivative financial instruments, residual-value guarantees, accrued interest on financing liabilities, deposits received, and liabilities from salaries and wages. The decrease was primarily caused by a reduction in negative fair values of currency derivatives. Other liabilities of €15.4 billion (December 31, 2016: €14.9 billion) primarily comprise deferred income, tax liabilities, and deferred taxes. Further information on the assets presented in the statement of financial position and on the Group’s equity and liabilities is provided in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes in the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Capital expenditure and research activities
Important events
The Daimler Group invested €2.7 billion in property, plant and equipment in the first six months of this year (Q1-2 2016: €2.5 billion). Most of that investment, €1.9 billion, was at the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Q1-2 2016: €1.8 billion). The main focus of capital expenditure was on production preparations for new models, in particular the derivatives of the E-Class and the new generation of compact-class cars, especially the new A-Class. Another area of capital expenditure was for the ongoing expansion of our international production and component plants. At Daimler Trucks, the main investments were for new products and successor generations of existing products, global component projects and the optimization of our worldwide production network.
Daimler and BAIC sign framework agreement on strategic cooperation on alternative drive systems On June 1, 2017, in the presence of the German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, and the Chinese Prime Minister, Li Keqiang, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner, BAIC Group, signed a framework agreement on the further deepening of their strategic cooperation by means of investment for vehicles with alternative drive systems in China. The investment agreement includes the planned acquisition of a minority interest in Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BJEV), a subsidiary of the BAIC Group, with the goal of strengthening strategic cooperation with BAIC in the field of vehicles with alternative drive systems. China is now the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles.
The Daimler Group’s research and development spending in the first half of the year amounted to €4.3 billion (Q1-2 2016: €3.6 billion), of which €1.4 billion was capitalized (Q1-2 2016: €1.1 billion). More than three quarters, €3.3 billion, of the research and development spending was at the Mercedes-Benz Cars segment (Q1-2 2016: €2.7 billion). This already includes a substantial amount of advance expenditure for the mobility of the future. The other main areas were new vehicle models, fuelefficient drive systems, and the intensification of the modular strategy. Daimler Trucks invested primarily in the areas of emission reduction, alternative drive systems and future technologies, as well as in tailored products and technologies, especially for the Latin American markets and China.
Daimler and BAIC make joint investment in the localization of battery-electric vehicles in China On July 5, 2017, in the presence of the German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, and the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, the partner companies announced a framework agreement on the further deepening of cooperation in the German-Chinese production joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC). The two companies agreed on a joint investment of approximately RMB 5 billion (equivalent to €655 million) in the production of battery-electric vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz brand at the local production facility of BBAC in Beijing. As part of this strategic framework agreement, until 2020, Daimler and BAIC Motor will prepare for the local production of battery-electric vehicles at BBAC and will provide the required infrastructure for the local production of battery cells in China, as well as research and development capacities.
Workforce At the end of the second quarter of 2017, the Daimler Group employed 290,867 people worldwide (end of 2016: 282,488). Of that total, 174,909 were employed in Germany (end of 2016: 170,034); 23,705 in the United States (end of 2016: 21,857), 9,872 in Brazil (end of 2016: 9,782) and 10,301 in Japan (end of 2016: 10,535). Our consolidated companies in China had 3,944 employees at the end of June (end of 2016: 3,696). Ê C.10
C.10 Employees by division (as of June 30, 2017) Daimler Group
290,867
Mercedes-Benz Cars
144,799
Daimler Trucks
80,832
Mercedes-Benz Vans
24,605
Daimler Buses
17,828
Daimler Financial Services
12,498
Group Functions & Services
10,305
Events after the reporting period In July 2017, Daimler approved a comprehensive plan for the future of diesel engines, which extends the ongoing voluntary customer service activities to more than three million Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Europe and other countries. Daimler expects this to lead to expenses of approximately €0.2 billion in the third quarter of 2017.
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Risk and opportunity report The risks and opportunities that can have a significant influence on the profitability, cash flows and financial position of the Daimler Group, as well as detailed information on our risk and opportunity management system, are presented on pages 158 to 173 of our Annual Report 2016. In addition, we refer to the notes on forward-looking statements provided at the end of this Interim Management Report. Compared with Annual Report 2016, worldwide economic risks have tended to subside. Especially in the European Monetary Union (EMU), the macroeconomic outlook has further improved since the beginning of the year. Economic risks for this year have decreased also in China. In the United States, however, there is now a lower probability that economic growth will accelerate significantly in 2017. From today’s perspective, the government economic stimulus that would be required and which was anticipated at the beginning of the year seems unlikely to materialize. Daimler is subject to governmental information requests, inquiries and investigations as well as litigation relating to environmental, securities, criminal, antitrust and other laws and regulations in connection with diesel exhaust emissions. Several federal and state authorities, including in Europe, the United States and Asia, have inquired about and are investigating test results, the emission control systems used in Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles and Daimler’s interaction with the relevant federal and state authorities as well as related legal issues and implications, including, but not limited to, under applicable environmental, securities, criminal and antitrust laws. These authorities include, amongst others, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), which has requested that Daimler conduct an internal investigation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and other state authorities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the authorities of various Asian states, the European Commission and national cartel authorities and the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (“KBA”). The Stuttgart district attorney’s office has meanwhile initiated criminal investigation proceedings against Daimler employees on, among other things, the suspicion of fraud and criminal advertising, and has searched the premises of Daimler at several locations in Germany. Further, Daimler has comprehensively responded to the diesel emissions committee of inquiry of the German Parliament. Daimler continues to fully cooperate with the authorities. Irrespective of such cooperation by Daimler with the authorities, it is possible that further civil and criminal investigative and enforcement actions and measures relating to Daimler and/or its employees will be taken, such as subpoenas, i.e. legal instructions issued under penalty of law in the process of taking evidence, or other requests for documentation, testimony or other information, further search warrants, a notice of violation or an increased formalization of the governmental proceedings. Additionally, delays in obtaining regulatory approvals necessary to introduce new or recertify existing diesel models could occur. In light of the notices of violation that were issued by US environmental authorities to another vehicle manufacturer in January of 2017 and the related complaint filed by the United States against such manufacturer in May 2017, identifying functionalities, apparently including functionalities that are common in diesel vehicles, as undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control
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Devices (AECDs) and, in some unspecified cases, as impermissible, and in light of the ongoing governmental information requests, inquiries and investigations, and our own internal investigation, it cannot be ruled out that the various authorities might reach the conclusion that Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles have similar functionalities. The inquiries and investigations as well as the replies to the governmental information requests and our internal investigation are still ongoing and open; hence, Daimler cannot predict the outcome at this time. If these or other inquiries, investigations, legal actions and/or proceedings result in unfavorable findings, an unfavorable outcome or otherwise develop unfavorably, Daimler could be subject to significant monetary penalties, remediation requirements, vehicle recalls, process improvements and mitigation measures, and/or other sanctions, measures and actions, including further investigations by these or other authorities and additional litigations. The occurrence of the aforementioned events in whole or in part could cause significant collateral damage including reputational harm. In addition, Daimler’s ability to defend itself in litigations could be impaired by unfavorable findings, results or developments in any of the governmental information requests, inquiries, investigations, legal actions and proceedings discussed above. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that the risks discussed above may materially adversely impact our profitability, cash flows and financial situation. Beyond the above, our assessment of risks and opportunities has not changed significantly since publication of Annual Report 2016. The geopolitical environment continues to be a source of risks, but there were no material changes to those risks in the second quarter of 2017.
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Outlook The outlook for the world economy continues to be favorable at the beginning of the third quarter of 2017, so global growth could accelerate slightly this year. Current growth forecasts for full-year 2017 are meanwhile for about 3%. Although the economic stimulus from the new US government is likely to be less significant than originally expected, the US economy will grow by about 2.3% this year, a significantly higher rate than in 2016. Corporate investment, which decreased slightly in 2016, should be an important growth driver. The economy of the European Monetary Union (EMU) continues to develop positively. Due to very favorable business and consumer sentiment, anticipated growth in gross domestic product (GDP) has now increased from 1.5% to approximately 2.0%. Despite the commencement of Brexit negotiations, the outlook for the British economy has so far remained quite stable with expected growth of 1.5%. A key factor for the world economy is the ongoing development of economic prospects in China. Although growth is likely to be somewhat less dynamic in the second half of the year, GDP growth for full-year 2017 should be in the magnitude of the prior year. Although the South American economies will overcome last year’s recession, their growth rates remain disappointing overall. That applies in particular to the Brazilian economy, which is likely to expand only slightly along with significantly lower inflationary pressure. With support from a slight revival of the Russian economy, Eastern Europe is expected to have rather stronger GDP growth than in 2016.
According to recent assessments, worldwide demand for cars is likely to increase from its already high level by 1-2% in 2017. This would be the eighth year of growth in succession for the world market. Only slight growth is expected for the Chinese market, however, after tax incentives for cars with small engines were reduced this year. Although the US market for cars and light trucks remains at a high level, it will probably be slightly smaller than last year’s volume. Slight growth is anticipated for the European car market. Following the strong revival of demand of recent years, the market in Western Europe should grow again slightly compared with 2016. In Russia, a significant recovery from a low level can be assumed, which should ensure slight growth in Eastern Europe overall. We anticipate slight growth in demand in the Japanese market and significant growth in India. Following the cyclical downturn of the prior year for the truck market in the NAFTA region, demand can be expected to recover gradually as the year progresses. In full-year 2017, sales in classes 6-8 are likely to be slightly lower than in 2016, however. We anticipate a rather weaker development in the segment of heavy-duty trucks (class 8). We expect demand in the EU30 region (the European Union, Switzerland and Norway) to stay at about the solid prior-year level. In the Brazilian market, it is to be assumed that truck sales will once again slightly decrease from last year’s extremely weak level. Following the dramatic slump in demand in Turkey last year, another significant decrease is to be expected in 2017. The Russian market should recover significantly. The most important Asian markets from Daimler’s perspective are likely to develop disparately in 2017. In Japan, demand for light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks is likely to see a stable development at a solid level. The overall Indonesian truck market should be significantly above its level of 2016, following several years of significant contraction. In India, the reform of the country’s goods and services tax that was implemented in the middle of the year should stimulate the market somewhat in the second half of 2017; in the full year, we anticipate a slight increase in market volume. In China, a normalization of demand is anticipated during the rest of this year, but the market is likely to expand significantly in the full year compared with 2016.
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For the year 2017, in the EU30 region, we expect slight market growth in the segment of mid-size and large vans as well as for small vans. In the United States, demand for large vans should remain fairly stable. The market for large vans in Latin America should revive again significantly in 2017, but from a very low level. In China, we now anticipate stable demand in the market we address there. We expect the bus market in the EU30 region to grow slightly compared with 2016. Market developments in Latin America continue to be affected by the currently difficult economic situation, especially in Brazil. Following the significant declines of recent years, we assume that demand bottomed out in the year 2016. So we anticipate a significant recovery in 2017, especially in Brazil, although the market volume will remain very low. On the basis of the assumptions presented above on the development of the markets important for us and of the division’s current assessments, Daimler expects to significantly increase its total unit sales in the year 2017. In the second quarter of 2017, Mercedes-Benz Cars continued along its successful path of the previous quarters and achieved the highest half-year unit sales in the company’s history. In fullyear 2017, we plan to significantly increase our unit sales once again. This will be primarily driven by the new E-Class family, which we will complete in September with the market launch of the E-Class Cabriolet. In addition, the comprehensively modernized and further developed S-Class sedan will be available as of July. The market launch of the GLC 63 4MATIC+ und GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ as SUV and coupe will start in September, in time for the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-AMG, the Affalterbachbased sports-car and performance brand. We anticipate further sales impetus from the new fully electric smart models. Fourthgeneration electric driving can be enjoyed not only in the smart fortwo coupe and smart forfour, but also with the roof down in the smart fortwo cabrio. This makes smart the first manufacturer to offer a fully electric convertible. Daimler Trucks now assumes that its total unit sales in 2017 will be slightly higher than in the previous year. In the NAFTA region, we expect to further consolidate our strong market position and to sell slightly more trucks than in 2016. This will be aided by the new Freightliner Cascadia, our flagship in the North American market. In the EU30 region, we anticipate unit sales in the magnitude of last year. In Japan, where we presented the latest generation of our FUSO Super Great heavy-duty truck in the second quarter, we anticipate unit sales similar to the prior-year level. Our unit sales in Brazil are likely to be at about the very low level of 2016. In Indonesia and India, our unit sales should be higher than in the previous year.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to achieve significant growth in unit sales in 2017. We anticipate significant increases in sales of vans also in the EU30 region. In the context of our strategy for the division, “Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global,” we launched the V-Class multipurpose vehicle and the Vito van in 2016 also in China, the world’s biggest market for motor vehicles. This will additionally boost demand there. And towards the end of this year, we will enter the midsize-pickup segment with the X-Class, enabling us to further increase our worldwide unit sales in the long term. Daimler Buses assumes that it will be able to defend its market leadership in its traditional core markets for buses above 8 tons with innovative, future-oriented and high-quality products. We anticipate total unit sales in 2017 significantly above the prior-year level and assume that unit sales in the EU30 region will increase moderately. After the substantial decrease in unit sales in Brazil last year, we expect a significant recovery in 2017, but still at a very low level. In Mexico, we anticipate a significant decrease in unit sales. Daimler Financial Services anticipates significant growth in new business and further growth in contract volume in the year 2017. This will continue to be driven by the good sales development of the automotive divisions, especially Mercedes-Benz Cars. An additional factor is that we are utilizing new market potential especially in Asia, and are applying new and digital possibilities for customer contacts – in particular by systematically further developing our online sales channels. We continue to see good growth opportunities worldwide also in the field of innovative mobility services. We assume that the Daimler Group’s revenue will increase significantly in the year 2017. On the basis of the significant growth in unit sales, the Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Buses, and Daimler Financial Services divisions expect significantly higher revenues than in 2016. Mercedes-Benz Vans anticipates slight revenue growth and the Daimler Trucks division now also expects its revenue to be slightly higher than in the previous year. In regional terms, we expect the strongest growth in Asia and Europe. On the basis of expected market developments and the current assessments of our divisions, we assume that Group EBIT will increase significantly once again in 2017. The individual divisions have the following expectations for EBIT in the year 2017: – Mercedes-Benz Cars: significantly above the prior-year level, – Daimler Trucks: around the prior-year level, – Mercedes-Benz Vans: around the prior-year level, – Daimler Buses: slightly above the prior-year level, and – Daimler Financial Services: slightly above the prior-year level.
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The anticipated development of earnings in the automotive divisions will have a positive impact on the free cash flow of the industrial business also in the year 2017. Despite a further increase in advance expenditure for new products and technologies, the free cash flow from the industrial business should be slightly above the level of 2016, and thus higher than the dividend distribution in 2017. In order to achieve our ambitious growth targets, we will once again significantly increase our already very high investment in property, plant and equipment in the year 2017 (2016: €5.9 billion). Capital expenditure in 2017 at both Mercedes-Benz Cars and Daimler Trucks will primarily be for successor generations for existing products, new products, global component projects and the optimization of the worldwide production network. With our research and development activities, we anticipate a total volume significantly above last year’s spending of €7.6 billion. Key projects at Mercedes-Benz Cars include successor models for the current S-Class and C-Class. In addition, we are investing in new, more efficient engines, alternative and conventional drive systems, autonomous driving and connectivity. At Daimler Trucks, the main areas of investment continue to be for improved fuel efficiency, alternative drive systems and future technologies, as well as the development of tailored products and technologies, especially for Latin America and China. Against the backdrop of further efficiency improvements in the context of the medium- and long-term programs for the structural improvement of our business processes, we assume that our ambitious growth targets can be achieved with only a slight increase in the size of our workforce.
Forward-looking statements: This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current views about future events. The words “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “can,” “could,” “plan,” “project,” “should” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including an adverse development of global economic conditions, in particular a decline of demand in our most important markets; a deterioration of our refinancing possibilities on the credit and financial markets; events of force majeure including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, political unrest, armed conflicts, industrial accidents and their effects on our sales, purchasing, production or financial services activities; changes in currency exchange rates; a shift in consumer preferences towards smaller, lower-margin vehicles; a possible lack of acceptance of our products or services which limits our ability to achieve prices and adequately utilize our production capacities; price increases for fuel or raw materials; disruption of production due to shortages of materials, labor strikes or supplier insolvencies; a decline in resale prices of used vehicles; the effective implementation of cost-reduction and efficiency-optimization measures; the business outlook for companies in which we hold a significant equity interest; the successful implementation of strategic cooperations and joint ventures; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, particularly those relating to vehicle emissions, fuel economy and safety; the resolution of pending government investigations or of investigations requested by governments and the conclusion of pending or threatened future legal proceedings; and other risks and uncertainties, some of which we describe under the heading “Risk and Opportunity Report” in the current Annual Report. If any of these risks and uncertainties materializes or if the assumptions underlying any of our forward-looking statements prove to be incorrect, the actual results may be materially different from those we express or imply by such statements. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements since they are based solely on the circumstances at the date of publication.
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Mercedes-Benz Cars Record unit sales of 595,200 vehicles in second quarter (Q2 2016: 546,500) Ongoing strong demand for new E-Class and SUVs Market launch of new GLA and AMG GT Roadster EBIT significantly above prior-year level at €2,404 million (Q2 2016: €1,410 million) D.01
Q2
€ amounts in millions
Q2 2016
23,571
22,122
+7
2,404
1,410
+70
Unit sales
595,178
546,517
+9
Production
600,358
570,041
+5
United States
Employees
144,799
139,9471
+3
China
Revenue EBIT
% change
D.02
Q2 2017
Strongest quarterly unit sales in the company’s history The second quarter of this year had the strongest quarterly unit sales in the history of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Worldwide, 595,200 automobiles of the Mercedes-Benz and smart brand were sold in the months of April through June (+9%). Revenue increased by 7% to €23.6 billion and EBIT amounted to €2,404 billion (Q2 2016: €1,410 million). Sales of 270,400 vehicles in Europe were also at a new high for a quarter (+6%). In Germany, sales increased slightly compared with the prior-year period to 85,400 units (+2%). New sales records were set for example also in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Sweden. With an increase of 28% and sales of 150,100 vehicles, China including Hong Kong posted a new record. Unit sales increased in South Korea by 42% and in Australia by 22%. In the United States, 77,600 vehicles were sold in the second quarter (Q2 2016: 86,600). In the other NAFTA countries, unit sales increased in Canada by 8% and in Mexico by 57%. Strong growth in unit sales for E-Class and GLC The E-Class sedan and wagon posted the strongest growth of the Mercedes-Benz Cars models in the second quarter with sales of 89,300 units, which is 93% more than in the prior-year period. The top seller among the SUVs was the GLC. It helped the SUV segment to achieve the new best-ever number of 201,100 vehicles sold (+12%). Sales in the C-Class segment amounted to 121,800 units (Q2 2016: 127,600). In the compact-car segment, sales of 112,000 models of the A- and BClass, the CLA and the CLA Shooting Brake were in the magnitude of the prior-year quarter. In the last quarter before its
D.03 € amounts in millions
Q1-2 Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
% change
46,294
42,102
4,638
2,805
Unit sales
1,163,248
1,043,273
+11
Production
1,185,300
1,093,070
+8
Employees
144,799
+3
Revenue EBIT
1 As of December 31, 2016
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
% change
Total
595,178
546,517
+9
Europe
270,433
256,260
+6
85,369
84,040
+2
thereof Germany
Other markets
1 As of December 31, 2016
139,9471
Q2
Unit sales
77,605
86,624
-10
150,146
117,134
+28
96,994
86,499
+12
model change, 15,100 S-Class sedans were sold (Q2 2016: 20,600). Sales of the smart models amounted to 36,600 units (Q2 2016: 39,500). Market launch of new GLA and AMG GT Roadster The new GLA has been available in Europe since April and was launched in the United States a month later. The AMG GT Roadster has also been at the European dealerships since April and will be available in the United States as of the third quarter. The E-Class coupe was launched in China at the end of the second quarter. The electric versions of the smart fortwo coupe and the smart forfour expanded the model range of our urban micro car in the past quarter. Daimler points the way on e-mobility with expansion of its battery production We continued to pursue our growth strategy in the second quarter and at the same time pushed forward with our electric offensive. We also further expanded our worldwide production network: We laid the foundation stones for a new engine plant in Poland and for a new car plant in Russia. With the official start of construction of the second battery factory in Kamenz in the German federal state of Saxony, we are systematically preparing for electric mobility. This includes the decision to produce electric vehicles of the EQ product and technology brand at the compact-car plant in Rastatt in the future.
D.04
Q1-2
Unit sales
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
% change
+10
Total
1,163,248
1,043,273
+11
+65
Europe
511,836
478,923
+7
159,441
153,763
+4
United States
156,030
163,880
-5
China
304,709
225,476
+35
Other markets
190,673
174,994
+9
thereof Germany
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Daimler Trucks Sales above prior-year level at 116,400 units (Q2 2016: 108,300) New generation of FUSO Super Great heavy-duty truck improves fuel efficiency by up to 15% Fleetboard: digital solutions and attractive connectivity services for the entire logistics sector EBIT significantly below prior-year level at €543 million (Q2 2016: €621 million) D.05
Q2
€ amounts in millions
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
9,028
8,666
543
621
Unit sales
116,429
108,282
Production
119,522
110,501
Employees
80,832
Revenue EBIT
78,6421
% change
D.06
Q2
Unit sales
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
+4
Total
116,429
108,282
+8
-13
EU30 1
20,431
20,381
+0
+8
NAFTA
42,293
40,643
+4
+8
Latin America (excl. Mexico)
7,028
6,779
+4
+3
Asia
35,682
30,385
+17
Other markets
10,995
10,094
+9
BFDA (Auman Trucks)
28,623
21,259
+35
145,052
129,541
+12
1 As of December 31, 2016
Total (incl. BFDA)
% change
1 European Union, Switzerland and Norway
Sales and revenue above prior-year level Unit sales by Daimler Trucks of 116,400 vehicles were higher than in the second quarter of last year (Q2 2016: 108,300). Revenue reached €9.0 billion (Q2 2016: €8.7 billion) and EBIT amounted to €543 million (Q2 2016: €621 million). Growth in second-quarter unit sales Unit sales of 20,400 vehicles in the EU30 region (European Union, Switzerland and Norway) were at the prior-year level (Q2 2016: 20,400). Mercedes-Benz achieved market leadership in the segment of heavy- and medium-duty trucks with a share of 21.8%, compared with 21.5% in the second quarter of 2016 (excluding the United Kingdom). In Germany sales remained slightly below the prior-year level at 8,100 units (Q2 2016: 8,300). Sales in Turkey decreased to 2,900 units as a result of the generally weak market (Q2 2016: 3,100). In the NAFTA region, our unit sales increased slightly to 42,300 vehicles (Q2 2016: 40,600). We continued to be the market leader in weight classes 6-8 with a share of 40.2% (Q2 2016: 40.9%). Unit sales in Latin America were higher than in the prior-year period. We significantly increased our sales in Argentina, whereas sales of 2,900 units in Brazil were slightly below the low level of the previous year (Q2 2016: 3,000). In Asia, our second-quarter unit sales increased strongly, mainly due to significantly increased sales of 9,800 units in Indonesia (Q2 2016: 5,600). We significantly increased our sales also in the Middle East to 6,400 units (Q2 2016: 3,900). In Japan, our sales of 10,200 vehicles were below the prior-year level (Q2 2016: 11,000). FUSO achieved a share of 18.8% of the overall Japanese truck market (Q2 2016: D.07 € amounts in millions
Q1-2 Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
% change
16,968
16,870
+1
1,211
1,137
+7
Unit sales
210,436
213,946
Production
224,321
222,410
Employees
80,832
+3
Revenue EBIT
1 As of December 31, 2016
78,6421
20.9%). In India, our sales of 3,600 units were below the prioryear level (Q2 2016: 3,900). The important milestone of 10,000 trucks exported from the plant in Chennai was passed in the second quarter. Sales of Auman trucks by our joint venture BFDA in China increased significantly to 28,600 units (Q2 2016: 21,300). Presentation of the new FUSO Super Great With the new FUSO Super Great, Daimler Trucks is setting new standards in Japan for efficiency, safety and connectivity. This heavy-duty truck, whose fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 15% compared with the predecessor model, is a completely new development and uses the technologies of the global Daimler Trucks platforms. The new Super Great features the latest safety and assistance systems. Using the standard telematics function “Truckonnect,” relevant vehicle data can be accessed by the customer in real time. New digital services from Fleetboard Big data, the Internet of things, cloud solutions and artificial intelligence expand the scope for new business ideas from Fleetboard. The HERE map service and Microsoft Azure’s cloud computing provide the basis for new, connected services that can increase the profitability of all players in the logistics sector. Fleetboard will also offer its meta search engine nxtload, which in the first stage will show all offers and search functions from various freight exchanges in a single user interface. Additional services are in the pilot phase.
D.08 Unit sales
Q1-2 Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Total
210,436
213,946
-2
EU30
37,825
35,850
+6
-2
NAFTA
75,199
81,071
-7
+1
Latin America (excl. Mexico)
13,352
12,745
+5
Asia
65,682
65,804
-0
Other markets
18,378
18,476
-1
BFDA (Auman Trucks)
55,056
38,398
+43
265,492
252,344
+5
Total (incl. BFDA)
% change
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Mercedes-Benz Vans Best unit sales in a second quarter with 103,400 vehicles sold (Q2 2016: 99,600) Strong growth for Vito (+19%) and V-Class (+13%) Hermes to purchase 1,500 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz Vans by 2020 EBIT significantly lower than in prior-year period at €358 million (Q2 2016: €401 million) D.09
Q2
€ amounts in millions
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
3,324
3,441
358
401
Unit sales
103,393
99,583
+4
Production
100,884
103,688
-3
Employees
24,605
Revenue EBIT
24,0291
% change
D.10 Q2 2017
Q2 2016
% change
-3
Total
103,393
99,583
+4
-11
EU30
70,357
69,532
+1
27,441
26,830
+2
11,955
11,635
+3
8,994
8,837
+2
Latin America (excluding Mexico)
3,974
3,045
+31
Asia
8,856
6,441
+37
6,312
4,230
+49
8,251
8,930
-8
+2
1 As of December 31, 2016
thereof Germany NAFTA region thereof United States
thereof China Other markets
New record for unit sales Mercedes-Benz Vans increased its unit sales by 4% to the new record of 103,400 vehicles in the second quarter of 2017. Compared with the prior-year period, there was a slight decrease in revenue of 3% to €3.3 billion. EBIT also decreased to €358 million (Q2 2016: €401 million). Mercedes-Benz Vans continues along its growth path In the EU30, the van division’s second-quarter unit sales increased by 1% to 70,400 vehicles. Growth was particularly strong in Austria (+25%), Poland (+16%) and Norway (+12%). In the important German market, Mercedes-Benz Vans once again had a very good second quarter with sales of 27,400 vehicles, which is slightly higher than last year (Q2 2016: 26,800). The development of unit sales was positive also in the NAFTA region, with growth of 3%. Sales of 4,000 units in Latin America were significantly higher than in the second quarter of last year (+31%), aided by the significant market recovery in Argentina. In China, Mercedes-Benz Vans further improved its position and posted its best-ever sales in a quarter of 6,300 units (+49%). This was primarily due to the great success of the V-Class and Vito models, which were launched in 2016.
D.11 € amounts in millions
Q2
Unit sales
Q1-2
1,500 Mercedes-Benz electric vans for Hermes Mercedes-Benz Vans and Hermes reached an agreement in May on a strategic partnership to develop technologies and services for the delivery and logistics service provider. Starting in 2018, Hermes Germany will deploy a total of 1,500 Mercedes-Benz electric vans for parcel delivery. The cooperation includes preparing a concept for an efficient charging infrastructure at the logistics centers of Hermes, as well as IT services for the optimal management of the fleet of electric vehicles. 55 years of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Düsseldorf April 1 marked the 55th anniversary of the first Mercedes-van “made in Düsseldorf.” Today’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plant is an outstanding success story and is the lead plant for the division’s worldwide Sprinter production.
D.12
Q1-2 2016
6,317
6,256
+1
Total
190,171
176,230
715
702
+2
EU30
130,896
123,474
+6
Unit sales
190,171
176,230
+8
48,406
46,043
+5
Production
205,000
193,429
20,486
21,884
-6
Employees
24,605
15,245
16,905
-10
EBIT
1 As of December 31, 2016
24,0291
+6 +2
Unit sales
Q1-2
Q1-2 2017
Revenue
% change
Our vans in the midsize segment made a major contribution to our worldwide success, with growth of 17% to sales of 45,100 units in the second quarter. Vito sales increased by 19% to 29,300 units. The V-Class multipurpose vehicle also remained very popular; sales of 15,700 units were 13% higher than in the prior-year quarter. Second-quarter sales of 51,200 units of the Sprinter large van were lower than last year (Q2 2016: 54,100). Sales of the Citan urban delivery van rose by 4% to 7,100 units.
thereof Germany NAFTA region thereof United States Latin America (excluding Mexico) Asia thereof China Other markets
Q1-2 2017 Q1-2 2016
% change +8
7,834
5,525
+42
15,643
9,559
+64
10,716
5,718
+87
15,312
15,788
-3
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Daimler Buses Significant increase in unit sales to 7,500 buses and bus chassis New edition of successful coach Mercedes-Benz Tourismo RHD Major orders for delivery of city buses to Saudi Arabia and Brazil EBIT significantly lower than in prior-year period at €64 million (Q2 2016: €88 million) D.13
Q2
€ amounts in millions Revenue
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
1,154
1,122
+3
64
88
-27
7,504
6,958
+8 +21
EBIT Unit sales Production
7,973
6,600
Employees
17,828
17,8991
% change
-0
Unit sales
Unit sales and revenue above prior-year levels Daimler Buses’ second-quarter sales increased by 8% to 7,500 units. Revenue of €1.2 billion was slightly higher than in the second quarter of last year (Q2 2016: €1.1 billion). The division’s EBIT amounted to €64 million (Q2 2016: €88 million). Significant growth in overall unit sales In the EU30 region, Daimler Buses sold 2,200 complete buses and bus chassis of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands in the second quarter, which is a decrease of 2% compared with the prior-year period. In Germany, the domestic market, the bus division maintained its undisputed market leadership and improved its sales by 12% to 800 units. Due to the currently difficult market situation in Turkey, our sales there decreased significantly to 140 units (Q2 2016: 300). Despite the continuation of the difficult market situation in Brazil, the division’s second-quarter sales of 3,400 bus chassis in Latin America (excluding Mexico) were significantly higher than in the previous year (Q2 2016: 3,000). In Mexico, Daimler Buses sold 1,000 units, which is substantially more than in the prior-year period (Q2 2016: 600) as well. A total of 400 units were sold in Asia (Q2 2016: 500).
D.15
Q1-2
Q2 2016
% change
Total
7,504
6,958
+8
EU30
2,202
2,239
-2
811
726
+12
3,448
2,988
+15
2,108
1,796
+17
1,020
614
+66
Asia
439
521
-16
Other markets
395
596
-34
thereof Germany Latin America (excluding Mexico) thereof Brazil
New edition of successful coach Tourismo RHD In June, the new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo high-decker coach (RHD) had its world premiere in Brussels. The RHD has been completely renewed after nearly 20 years in production. With four model versions and a wide range of drive systems and equipment options, the new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo covers diverse customer requirements across the entire coach segment. This will pay off for the bus division, especially in the growing coach and long-distance bus business. Major orders for delivery of city buses The Saudi Arabian bus operator SAPTCO (Saudi Public Transport Company) in a joint venture with the French public transport operator RATP Dev (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) has ordered 600 Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses. This is the biggest individual order for Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses in the history of Daimler Buses. The vehicles will be deployed in Riad, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and will be mainly used on newly established bus rapid transit (BRT) routes. In addition, Daimler Buses received a major order in June to supply 200 city buses to the city of Recife in Brazil.
D.16
Q1-2
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
2,054
1,952
+5
Total
12,908
11,776
129
127
+2
EU30
3,594
3,811
-6
Unit sales
12,908
11,776
+10
1,320
1,208
+9
Production
14,556
12,176
+20
5,846
5,144
+14
Employees
17,828
17,8991
3,507
3,256
+8
1,758
1,156
+52
Asia
954
704
+36
Other markets
756
961
-21
Revenue EBIT
1 As of December 31, 2016
% change
Q2 Q2 2017
Mexico
1 As of December 31, 2016
€ amounts in millions
D.14
-0
Unit sales
thereof Germany Latin America (excluding Mexico) thereof Brazil Mexico
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016 % change +10
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Daimler Financial Services New business up by 16% Contract volume grows to €134 billion Toll4Europe: Daimler Financial Services invests in new European toll company EBIT slightly above prior-year level at €522 million (Q2 2016: €479 million) D.17
Q2
€ amounts in millions Revenue EBIT New business Contract volume Employees
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
% change
5,930
5,014
+18
522
479
+9
17,925
15,415
+16
134,156
132,5651
+1
12,498
12,0621
+4
1 As of December 31, 2016
New business up by 16% worldwide Daimler Financial Services increased its new business once again in the second quarter of 2017. Worldwide, 477,000 new leasing and financing contracts were concluded with a total volume of €17.9 billion, which is 16% more than in the prioryear period. Contract volume reached €134.2 billion at the end of June and was thus at the level of year-end 2016. Adjusted for exchange-rate effects, contract volume grew by 5%. Secondquarter EBIT amounted to €522 million (Q2 2016: €479 million). Further growth in Europe In the whole of Europe, 247,000 new leasing and financing contracts were signed in the second quarter (+12%). New business thus increased by 13% to €8.0 billion. The acquisition of fleet service provider Athlon in December 2016 made a major contribution to the increase in new business. Contract volume in Europe increased compared with the end of 2016 by 5% to €56.1 billion. Increased new business in the Americas In the Americas region, leasing and financing contracts with a total value of €5.6 billion were concluded in the second quarter (+6%). Contract volume in the Americas region of €51.3 billion at the end of June was slightly lower than at year-end 2016 (-5%). Adjusted for exchange-rate effects, contract volume increased by 2%. Strong growth in Africa & Asia-Pacific and China New business in this region (excluding China) grew by 27% to €2.1 billion in the second quarter. In South Korea and Japan, the value of newly signed leasing and financing contracts increased by 82% and 38% respectively. Contract volume in the
D.18 € amounts in millions
Q1-2 Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
% change
11,841
9,876
+20
1,046
911
+15
34,737
29,122
+19
134,156
132,5651
+1
12,498
12,0621
+4
Revenue EBIT New business Contract volume Employees 1 As of December 31, 2016
region amounted to €16.6 billion at the end of June (+3%). There was a strong increase in new business also in China. In the second quarter, 70,000 new leasing and financing contracts were concluded with a volume of €2.2 billion (+59%). Contract volume amounted to €10.1 billion at the end of June, representing growth of 15% compared with the end of 2016. Continued growth of insurance business In the insurance business, Daimler Financial Services brokered 519,000 contracts in the second quarter (+20%). Developments were particularly positive in Japan (+54%), China (+28%) and Russia (+52%). Increased market leadership with mobility services The number of car2go customers increased to 2.6 million worldwide in the second quarter. The fleet was expanded with the addition of new vehicle models, e.g. B-Class Electric Drive. In the first half of the year, the moovel Group registered approximately ten million transactions on its apps. The moovel Group has expanded its business model and has launched moovel transit in Europe. moovel transit supplies apps for transport companies with integrated ticketing and real-time information as well as additionally integrable mobility services. mytaxi, Europe’s premier taxi app with more than eight million registered users, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Clever Taxi in Romania. And in the second quarter, we also acquired a minority interest in Careem, the leading taxi app in the Middle East and North Africa. Toll4Europe: investment in European toll-collection company Together with T-Systems and DKV EURO SERVICE GmbH + Co. KG, Daimler AG has established the joint venture Toll4Europe. Toll4Europe plans to start operations at first in Belgium and Germany in 2018, to be followed soon after by France, Austria and other countries. The goal is to offer a one-stop shop so that truck tolls charged in different countries of Europe can be paid with one onboard unit and one invoice.
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E | INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) Q2 E.01 Consolidated Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Industrial Business Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Daimler Financial Services Q2 2017
Q2 2016
In millions of euros Revenue
41,158
38,616
35,228
33,602
5,930
5,014
Cost of sales
-32,470
-30,851
-27,427
-26,599
-5,043
-4,252
Gross profit
8,688
7,765
7,801
7,003
887
762
Selling expenses
-3,222
-2,975
-3,047
-2,821
-175
-154 -180
General administrative expenses
-924
-794
-707
-614
-217
-1,414
-1,263
-1,414
-1,263
-
-
Other operating income
574
418
529
379
45
39
Other operating expense
-216
-601
-196
-598
-20
-3
Profit/loss on equity-method investments, net
310
150
311
151
-1
-1
-53
555
-56
539
3
16
Research and non-capitalized development costs
Other financial income/expense, net Interest income
46
71
46
71
-
-
-139
-150
-138
-149
-1
-1
Profit before income taxes1
3,650
3,176
3,129
2,698
521
478
Income taxes
-1,143
-724
-999
-556
-144
-168
Net profit
2,130
2,142
377
310
Interest expense
2,507
2,452
thereof profit attributable to non-controlling interests
68
23
thereof profit attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG
2,439
2,429
Basic
2.28
2.27
Diluted
2.28
2.27
Earnings per share (in euros) for profit attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG
1 The reconciliation of Group EBIT to profit before income taxes is presented in Note 20.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) Q1-2 E.02 Consolidated Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Industrial Business Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Daimler Financial Services Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
In millions of euros Revenue
79,934
73,663
68,093
63,787
11,841
9,876
Cost of sales
-63,134
-58,953
-53,042
-50,564
-10,092
-8,389
Gross profit
16,800
14,710
15,051
13,223
1,749
1,487
Selling expenses
-6,286
-5,894
-5,952
-5,584
-334
-310
General administrative expenses
-1,821
-1,548
-1,387
-1,209
-434
-339
Research and non-capitalized development costs
-2,862
-2,501
-2,862
-2,501
-
-
Other operating income
1,383
959
1,289
896
94
63
Other operating expense
-388
-744
-360
-735
-28
-9
1,029
-9
1,032
-7
-3
-2
Other financial income/expense, net
-107
427
-109
406
2
21
Interest income
104
134
104
134
-
-
Interest expense
-274
-280
-271
-277
-3
-3
Profit/loss on equity-method investments, net
Profit before income taxes1
7,578
5,254
6,535
4,346
1,043
908
Income taxes
-2,270
-1,402
-1,972
-1,096
-298
-306
Net profit
4,563
3,250
745
602
5,308
3,852
thereof profit attributable to non-controlling interests
163
70
thereof profit attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG
5,145
3,782
Basic
4.81
3.54
Diluted
4.81
3.54
Earnings per share (in euros) for profit attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG
1 The reconciliation of Group EBIT to profit before income taxes is presented in Note 20.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income/Loss (unaudited) Q2 E.03 Consolidated Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Net profit
2,507
2,452
Gains/losses on currency translation
-1,733
844
8
-814
1,532
-122
In millions of euros
Gains/losses on financial assets available for sale Gains/losses on derivative financial instruments Gains/losses on equity-method investments
24
-2
Items that may be reclassified to profit/loss
-169
-94
Actuarial Gains/losses from pensions and similar obligations
-182
-1,164
Items that will not be reclassified to profit/loss
-182
-1,164
Other comprehensive income/loss, net of taxes
-351
-1,258
thereof income/loss attributable to non-controlling interests, after taxes thereof income/loss attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG, after taxes Total comprehensive income/loss thereof income/loss attributable to non-controlling interests thereof income/loss attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
-61
23
-290
-1,281
2,156
1,194
7
46
2,149
1,148
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income/Loss (unaudited) Q1-2 E.04 Consolidated Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Net profit
5,308
3,852
Gains/losses on currency translation
-1,619
189
11
-1,078
1,529
1,480
In millions of euros
Gains/losses on financial assets available for sale Gains/losses on derivative financial instruments Gains/losses on equity-method investments
37
-3
Items that may be reclassified to profit/loss
-42
588
Actuarial Gains/losses from pensions and similar obligations
5
-3,090
Items that will not be reclassified to profit/loss
5
-3,090
Other comprehensive income/loss, net of taxes
-37
-2,502
thereof income/loss attributable to non-controlling interests, after taxes
-53
2
thereof income/loss attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG, after taxes
16
-2,504
5,271
1,350
Total comprehensive income/loss thereof income/loss attributable to non-controlling interests thereof income/loss attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
110
72
5,161
1,278
29
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (unaudited) E.05 Consolidated
Industrial Business Daimler Financial Services
June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Intangible assets
12,935
12,098
12,021
11,199
914
899
Property, plant and equipment
26,518
26,381
26,453
26,314
65
67
Equipment on operating leases
47,115
46,942
18,202
17,433
28,913
29,509
In millions of euros Assets
Equity-method investments
4,213
4,098
4,163
4,043
50
55
44,640
42,881
-61
-76
44,701
42,957
Marketable debt securities
1,024
1,100
2
1
1,022
1,099
Other financial assets
2,989
2,899
-3,168
-3,043
6,157
5,942
Deferred tax assets
2,813
3,870
1,960
3,128
853
742
993
667
-2,601
-2,642
3,594
3,309 84,579
Receivables from financial services
Other assets Total non-current assets
143,240
140,936
56,971
56,357
86,269
Inventories
26,227
25,384
25,388
24,426
839
958
Trade receivables
10,195
10,614
8,586
8,977
1,609
1,637
Receivables from financial services
37,141
37,626
-12
-11
37,153
37,637
Cash and cash equivalents
12,995
10,981
11,030
8,751
1,965
2,230
Marketable debt securities
7,777
9,648
7,633
9,497
144
151
Other financial assets
4,092
2,837
-6,610
-8,002
10,702
10,839
Other assets
4,929
4,962
1,004
1,151
3,925
3,811
Total current assets
103,356
102,052
47,019
44,789
56,337
57,263
Total assets
246,596
242,988
103,990
101,146
142,606
141,842
Equity and liabilities Share capital
3,070
3,070
Capital reserves
11,726
11,744
Retained earnings
42,432
40,794
Other reserves Equity attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG Non-controlling interests Total equity Provisions for pensions and similar obligations Provisions for income taxes Provisions for other risks Financing liabilities
2,353
2,342
59,581
57,950
1,096
1,183
60,677
59,133
49,802
48,685
10,875
10,448
9,261
9,034
9,101
8,875
160
159
693
966
691
964
2
2
6,964
6,632
6,759
6,461
205
171 51,369
74,233
70,398
17,355
19,029
56,878
Other financial liabilities
2,570
3,327
1,976
2,721
594
606
Deferred tax liabilities
3,463
3,467
-948
-941
4,411
4,408
Deferred income
5,591
5,559
4,600
4,605
991
954
20
15
14
15
6
-
102,795
99,398
39,548
41,729
63,247
57,669
13,973
11,567
13,078
10,853
895
714
505
751
381
604
124
147
Other liabilities Total non-current liabilities Trade payables Provisions for income taxes Provisions for other risks
8,266
9,427
7,804
8,864
462
563
45,267
47,288
-17,010
-20,480
62,277
67,768
Other financial liabilities
8,788
9,542
6,174
6,924
2,614
2,618
Deferred income
3,530
3,444
2,339
2,283
1,191
1,161
Other liabilities
2,795
2,438
1,874
1,684
921
754
83,124
84,457
14,640
10,732
68,484
73,725
246,596
242,988
103,990
101,146
142,606
141,842
Financing liabilities
Total current liabilities Total equity and liabilities
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) E.06 Consolidated
Industrial Business
Daimler Financial Services
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
Profit before income taxes
7,578
5,254
6,535
4,346
1,043
908
Depreciation and amortization/impairments
2,774
2,679
2,725
2,643
49
36
Other non-cash expense and income
-1,016
-582
-1,064
-621
48
39
-277
-30
-276
-13
-1
-17
-1,588
-2,416
-1,684
-2,580
96
164
203
-351
215
14
-12
-365
In millions of euros
Gains (-)/losses (+) on disposals of assets Change in operating assets and liabilities Inventories Trade receivables Trade payables
2,649
2,709
2,449
2,590
200
119
Receivables from financial services
-4,620
-2,726
24
66
-4,644
-2,792
Vehicles on operating leases
-1,951
-1,687
259
-38
-2,210
-1,649
138
1,251
-581
932
719
319
448
11
448
11
-
-
-1,821
-1,490
-1,701
-1,405
-120
-85
Other operating assets and liabilities Dividends received from equity-method investments Income taxes paid Cash used for/provided by operating activities
2,517
2,622
7,349
5,945
-4,832
-3,323
Additions to property, plant and equipment
-2,704
-2,455
-2,687
-2,441
-17
-14
Additions to intangible assets
-1,721
-1,370
-1,680
-1,348
-41
-22
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
530
128
516
119
14
9
Investments in shareholdings
-612
-194
-565
-190
-47
-4
Proceeds from disposals of shareholdings
209
27
205
9
4
18
Acquisition of marketable debt securities
-2,035
-3,376
-2,008
-3,352
-27
-24
Proceeds from sales of marketable debt securities
3,888
2,780
3,775
2,727
113
53
69
9
67
20
2
-11
Cash used for/provided by investing activities
-2,376
-4,451
-2,377
-4,456
1
5
Change in financing liabilities
6,134
9,669
3,169
7,775
2,965
1,894
Dividend paid to shareholders of Daimler AG
-3,477
-3,477
-3,477
-3,477
-
-
-243
-196
-240
-195
-3
-1 -
Other
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests Proceeds from the issue of share capital
56
30
33
30
23
Acquisition of treasury shares
-42
-38
-42
-38
-
-
-
-
-1,633
-1,184
1,633
1,184
2,428
5,988
-2,190
2,911
4,618
3,077
-555
-107
-503
-104
-52
-3
Internal equity and financing transactions Cash used for/provided by financing activities Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents
2,014
4,052
2,279
4,296
-265
-244
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
10,981
9,936
8,751
8,369
2,230
1,567
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
12,995
13,988
11,030
12,665
1,965
1,323
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (unaudited) E.07
Share capital
Capital reserves
Retained earnings
Currency translation
Financial assets available for sale
In millions of euros Balance at January 1, 2016
3,070
11,917
36,991
2,145
1,121
Net profit
-
-
3,782
-
-
Other comprehensive income/loss before taxes
-
-
-4,256
177
-1,082
Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income/loss
-
-
1,168
-
5
-
-
694
177
-1,077
Total comprehensive income/loss Dividends
-
-
-3,477
-
-
Acquisition of treasury shares
-
-
-
-
-
Issue and disposal of treasury shares
-
-
-
-
-
Other
-
-2
-
-
-
Balance at June 30, 2016
3,070
11,915
34,208
2,322
44
Balance at January 1, 2017
3,070
11,744
40,794
2,842
53
Net profit
-
-
5,145
-
-
Other comprehensive income/loss before taxes
-
-
-46
-1,570
13
Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income/loss
-
-
51
-
-2
Total comprehensive income/loss
-
-
5,150
-1,570
11
Dividends
-
-
-3,477
-
-
Changes in consolidated group
-
-
-35
-
-
Capital increase
-
-
-
-
-
Acquisition of treasury shares
-
-
-
-
-
Issue and disposal of treasury shares
-
-
-
-
-
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries
-
-11
-
-
-
Other
-
-7
-
-
-
3,070
11,726
42,432
1,272
64
Balance at June 30, 2017
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Other reserves Items that may be reclassified to profit/loss Derivative financial instruments
Equitymethod investments
Treasury shares
Equity attributable to shareholders of Daimler AG
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity In millions of euros
-1,679
-4
-
53,561
1,063
54,624
-
-
-
3,782
70
3,852
Balance at January 1, 2016 Net profit
2,124
-3
-
-3,040
-1
-3,041
Other comprehensive income/loss before taxes
-637
-
-
536
3
539
Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income/loss
1,487
-3
-
1,278
72
1,350
Total comprehensive income/loss
-
-
-
-3,477
-196
-3,673
Dividends
-
-
-38
-38
-
-38
Acquisition of treasury shares
-
-
38
38
-
38
Issue and disposal of treasury shares
-
-
-
-2
-8
-10
-192
-7
-
51,360
931
52,291
Balance at June 30, 2016
-537
-16
-
57,950
1,183
59,133
Balance at January 1, 2017
-
-
-
5,145
163
5,308
2,188
37
-
622
-54
568
Other comprehensive income/loss before taxes
-655
-
-
-606
1
-605
Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income/loss
1,533
37
-
5,161
110
5,271
Total comprehensive income/loss
-
-
-
-3,477
-243
-3,720
Dividends
-
-
-
-35
-
-35
Changes in consolidated group
-
-
-
-
22
22
Capital increase
-
-
-42
-42
-
-42
Acquisition of treasury shares
-
-
42
42
-
42
Issue and disposal of treasury shares
-
-
-
-11
15
4
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries
-
-
-
-7
9
2
Other
996
21
-
59,581
1,096
60,677
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other
Net profit
Balance at June 30, 2017
33
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Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. Presentation of the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements General These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements (interim financial statements) of Daimler AG and its subsidiaries (“Daimler” or “the Group”) have been prepared in accordance with Section 37w of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) and International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The interim financial statements comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. Daimler AG is a stock corporation organized under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Daimler AG is entered in the Commercial Register of the Stuttgart District Court under No. HRB 19360 and its registered office is located at Mercedesstraße 137, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The interim financial statements of the Daimler Group are presented in euros (€). Unless otherwise stated, all amounts are stated in millions of euros. All figures shown are rounded in accordance with standard business rounding principles. The Board of Management authorized the interim consolidated financial statements for publication on July 25, 2017. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of the management, the interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (i.e. normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the profitability, liquidity and capital resources, and financial position of the Group. Results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period or for the full fiscal year. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the December 31, 2016 audited and published IFRS consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. The accounting policies applied by the Group in these interim financial statements basically correspond with those applied for the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.
The Group’s consolidated financial statements are significantly influenced by the activities of its financial services business. To enhance readers’ understanding of the Group’s profitability, liquidity and capital resources and its financial position, the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements also present information with respect to the Group’s industrial business and Daimler Financial Services’ business activities. Such information, however, is not required by IFRS and is not intended to, and does not, represent the separate IFRS profitability, liquidity and capital resources and financial position of the Group’s industrial business or Daimler Financial Services’ business activities. Eliminations of the effects of transactions between the industrial business and Daimler Financial Services and items at the corporate level have generally been allocated to the industrial business. Preparation of interim financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, assessments and assumptions which can affect the amounts and reporting of assets and liabilities, the reporting of contingent assets and liabilities as at the end of the reporting period and the amounts of income and expense reported for the period. Actual amounts can differ from those estimates. Changes in the estimates, assessments and assumptions can have a material impact on the interim consolidated financial statements. IFRSs issued, EU endorsed and not yet adopted In May 2014, the IASB published IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. It replaces existing guidance for revenue recognition, including IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programs. The new standard lays down a comprehensive framework for determining in which amount and at which date revenue is recognized. The new standard specifies a uniform, five-step model for revenue recognition, which is generally to be applied to all contracts with customers. As a result of IFRS 15, new items are introduced in the statement of financial position: “Contract assets” and “Contract liabilities.” These items can arise through advance payment or advance delivery at the contract level. In addition, disclosure requirements are extended.
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Application of IFRS 15 is mandatory at the latest for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Daimler will apply IFRS 15 for the first time for the financial year beginning on January 1, 2018. Daimler currently plans for first-time application to be retrospective so that the comparative period is presented according to IFRS 15. Effects on Daimler may occur in particular with regard to the date of recognition of sales incentives and also with regard to the sale of vehicles for which the Group enters into a repurchase obligation or grants a residual-value guarantee. The latter are reported as operating leases. Under IFRS 15, such vehicle sales can necessitate the reporting of a sale with the right of return. Additionally, the accounting of contract manufacturing may lead to effects. In a contract manufacturing agreement Daimler sells assets to a third-party manufacturer from which Daimler buys back the manufactured products after completion of the commissioned work. If the sale of the assets is not accompanied by the transfer of control to the third-party manufacturer no revenue will be recognized under IFRS 15. The statement of financial position will be changed in particular by the separate presentation of “Contract liabilities.” Group-wide investigation of the effects on the consolidated financial statements of adopting IFRS 15 has not yet been completed. From today’s perspective, the application of IFRS 15 is not expected to have any major impact on the Group’s profitability, liquidity and capital resources or financial position. The preliminary opening balance for January 1, 2017 would show an increase in equity of approximately €0.1 billion compared to the figure disclosed as of December 31, 2016. The option that contracts concluded before January 1, 2017 need not be reassessed under IFRS 15 was made use of. In July 2014, the IASB published IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, which replaces IAS 39. IFRS 9 includes a uniform model for classification and measurement methods (including impairments) for financial instruments. It also includes regulations for general hedge accounting. IFRS 9 requires additional notes disclosure, resulting from the amendment to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments – Disclosures. Daimler will apply IFRS 9 for the first time for the financial year beginning on January 1, 2018. Daimler currently plans, in compliance with the transitional regulations, not to adjust the prioryear figures and to present the accumulated transitional effects in retained earnings. One exception to this is the recognition through other comprehensive income of the non-designated portion of derivatives, which is to be applied retrospectively to the comparative figures.
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Examination of the effects on the consolidated financial statements of applying IFRS 9 is not yet completed. From today’s perspective, Daimler continues to anticipate no material impact on the Group’s profitability, liquidity and capital resources or financial position from the transition to IFRS 9. IFRSs issued but neither EU endorsed nor yet adopted In May 2017, the IASB issued IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. IFRS 17 replaces the current guideline of IFRS 4. It establishes more transparency and comparability with regard to the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of Insurance contracts with the insurer. The application of IFRS 17 is mandatory for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. Daimler currently does not expect any material impacts on the Group’s profitability, liquidity and capital resources or financial position due to the application of IFRS 17. The IASB published Amendments to IFRS 15 in April 2016. These changes allow for transitional arrangements for modified and fulfilled contracts, and clarify the identification of performance obligations, principal-agent relationships, and licenses.
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2. Significant acquisitions and disposals of equity investments Significant acquisitions In the second quarter of 2017 Daimler acquired an interest of 15% in LSH Auto International Limited. We refer to our explanations in Note 11. On June 30, 2016, Daimler signed the agreements for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Athlon Car Lease International B.V. (Athlon), based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, a subsidiary of the Dutch Rabobank Group. Athlon is one of the leading providers of mobility solutions in Europe, especially leasing and fleet management for commercial customers. The transaction was closed on December 1, 2016. Upon closing, the purchase price of €1.1 billion was paid and financial liabilities of the Athlon companies in an amount of approximately €2.7 billion were settled. Purchase-price allocation will be finalized in the second half of 2017. In the context of preliminary purchaseprice allocation, €637 million was allocated to intangible assets, €56 million to leased equipment and €72 million to deferred tax liabilities. Significant disposals In December 2016, There Holding B.V. signed agreements on the sale of shares in HERE International B.V. Further explanations can be found in Note 11. Effective as of June 30, 2016, Daimler placed its 3.1% interest in each of Renault S.A. (Renault) and Nissan Motor Company Ltd. (Nissan) at the amount of the fair value (€1,800 million) into the Daimler Pension Trust e.V. for the purpose of strengthening the German pension plan assets over the long term. Before this transfer, the investments in Renault and Nissan were presented under other financial assets. The investments were measured at fair value, whereby unrecognized gains were shown under other comprehensive income. The contribution of the shares had led to other financial income in an amount of €605 million, which was shown in the reconciliation in the second quarter of 2016.
3. Revenue Revenue at Group level is comprised as follows: E.08 Revenue Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
In millions of euros Revenue from sales of goods
35,085
33,607
67,939
63,806
Revenue from the rental and leasing business
4,670
3,860
9,214
7,597
Interest from the financial services business at Daimler Financial Services
1,147
1,020
2,261
2,017
256
129
520
243
41,158
38,616
79,934
73,663
Revenue from sales of other services
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4. Functional costs Cost of sales Cost of sales amounted to €32,470 million in the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2016: €30,851 million) and €63,134 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 (Q1-2 2016: €58,953 million). They primarily comprise expenses of goods sold. Selling expenses In the second quarter of 2017, selling expenses amounted to €3,222 million (Q2 2016: €2,975 million) and in the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 they amounted to €6,286 million (Q1-2 2016: €5,894 million). Selling expenses consist of direct selling costs as well as selling overhead expenses and comprise personnel expenses, material costs and other selling costs. General administrative expenses General administrative expenses amounted to €924 million in the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2016: €794 million) and €1,821 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 (Q1-2 2016: €1,548 million). They consist of expenses which are not attributable to production, sales or research and development functions, and comprise personnel expenses, depreciation and amortization of fixed and intangible assets, and other administrative costs. Research and non-capitalized development costs Research and non-capitalized development costs were €1,414 million in the second quarter of 2017 (Q2 2016: €1,263 million) and €2,862 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 (Q1-2 2016: €2,501 million). They primarily comprise personnel expenses and material costs. Optimization programs In the course of the organizational focus on the divisions, programs for restructuring the Group’s dealer network abroad were initiated, involving the sale of selected Daimler-owned dealerships. In the second quarter and the first half of 2017 as well as in the prior-year periods, that led to no significant effects on the Group’s profitability and cash flows. At June 30, 2017, the disposal group’s assets for those dealerships abroad amounted to €223 million (December 31, 2016: €240 million) and its liabilities amounted to €109 million (December 31, 2016: €135 million). Due to their minor impact on the Group’s financial position, the assets and liabilities held for sale are not presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position. In the year 2016, a severance program was implemented in Brazil. In the second quarter of 2016, this resulted in expenses of €34 million in the Daimler Trucks segment. Mainly in the second half of 2017, Daimler Trucks anticipates expenses of up to €0.5 billion from measures relating to the further optimization of fixed costs, especially for the MercedesBenz brand. The implementation of the measures was started in the second quarter of 2017.
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In the year 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vans initiated a socially acceptable voluntary severance program for the Düsseldorf plant. The program led to an expense of €30 million in the first quarter of 2016. In the year 2017, expenses are expected only in a small extent. Provisions have been recognized for the optimization programs only in a small extent. Cash inflows and outflows are expected until 2018.
5. Other operating income and expense In the second quarter of 2017, other operating income amounted to €574 million (Q2 2016: €418 million). In the first half of 2017, other operating income was €1,383 million (Q1-2 2016: €959 million). The increase primarily reflects income of €267 million from the sale of real estate by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation at the Kawasaki site in Japan in the first quarter of 2017. Other operating expense in the second quarter of 2017 was €216 million (Q2 2016: €601 million). In the first half of 2017, other operating income was €388 million (Q1-2 2016: €744 million). The second quarter of 2016 included expenses of €400 million connected with legal proceedings.
6. Other financial income/expense In the second quarter of 2017, financial expense was €53 million (Q2 2016: income of €555 million) and in the first half of 2017, financial expense was €107 million (Q1-2 2016: income of €427 million). The second quarter of 2016 included the recognition of gains of €605 million from the contribution of the equity interests in Renault and Nissan to the pension plan assets at fair value. Those gains were presented within other comprehensive income/loss until the transfer.
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7. Interest income and interest expense Interest income and interest expense are comprised as follows: E.09 Interest income and interest expense Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
In millions of euros Interest income Net interest income on the net assets of defined benefit pension plans
-
2
1
3
46
69
103
131
46
71
104
134
Net interest expense on the net obligation from defined benefit pension plans
-51
-58
-103
-117
Interest and similar expense
-88
-92
-171
-163
-139
-150
-274
-280
Interest and similar income
Interest expense
8. Intangible assets
10. Equipment on operating leases
Intangible assets are shown in the following table:
At June 30, 2017, the carrying amount of equipment on operating leases amounted to €47,115 million (December 31, 2016: €46,942 million). In the six-month period ended June 30, 2017, additions and disposals amounted to €12,612 million and €6,809 million respectively (Q1-2 2016: €10,770 million and €5,864 million). Depreciation for the first half of 2017 was €3,867 million (Q1-2 2016: €3,264 million). Other changes primarily comprise the effects of currency translation.
E.10 Intangible assets June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
In millions of euros Goodwill
1,165
1,188
Development costs
9,567
8,827
Other intangible assets
2,203
2,083
12,935
12,098
9. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are comprised as follows: E.11 Property, plant and equipment June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Land, leasehold improvements and buildings including buildings on land owned by others
8,022
8,007
Technical equipment and machinery
9,167
9,155
Other equipment, factory and office equipment
5,612
5,730
In millions of euros
Advance payments relating to plant and equipment and construction in progress
3,717
3,489
26,518
26,381
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11. Equity-method investments Table Ê E.12 shows the carrying amounts and profits/losses from equity-method investments. Table Ê E.13 presents key figures on interests in associated companies accounted for using the equity method in the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
E.12 Summarized carrying amounts and profits/losses from equity-method investments Associated companies
Joint ventures
Joint operations
Total
4,213
In millions of euros At June 30, 2017 Equity investment1
3,696
476
41
Equity result (Q2 2017)1
284
26
-
310
Equity result (Q1-2 2017)1
998
29
2
1,029
At December 31, 2016 Equity investment1
3,582
468
48
4,098
Equity result (Q2 2016)1
134
15
1
150
Equity result (Q1-2 2016)1
-13
2
2
-9
BBAC
BAIC Motor2
THBV (HERE)
Others
Total
Equity interest (in %)
49.0
10.1
33.3
-
-
Equity investment1
1,570
769
765
592
3,696
1 Including investor-level adjustments.
E.13 Key figures on interests in associated companies accounted for using the equity method
In millions of euros At June 30, 2017
Equity result (Q2 2017)1
258
20
-13
19
284
Equity result (Q1-2 2017)1
548
284
153
13
998
Equity interest (in %)
49.0
10.1
33.3
-
-
Equity investment1
2,141
557
611
273
3,582
At December 31, 2016
Equity result (Q2 2016)1
133
11
-12
2
134
Equity result (Q1-2 2016)1
247
-218
-40
-2
-13
1 Including investor-level adjustments. 2 Earnings of BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. (BAIC Motor) are included in Daimler’s consolidated financial statements with a three-month time lag.
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BBAC In the first quarter of 2017, Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC) received a capital increase of €97 million from Daimler. The capital increase took place through the contribution of dividend receivables. In the first quarter of 2017, the shareholders of BBAC approved the payout of a dividend. The amount of €401 million attributable to Daimler was paid out in the second quarter of 2017 and decreased the carrying amount of the investment accordingly. In the second quarter of 2017, the shareholders of BBAC approved the payout of another dividend. The amount of €733 million attributable to Daimler decreased the carrying amount of the investment accordingly. The dividend has not yet been paid out. BAIC Motor In the first quarter of 2016, due to the lower stock-exchange price, the Group recognized an impairment loss of €244 million with respect to its investment in BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. (BAIC Motor). As of March 31, 2017 the impairment was fully reversed. The effect of the reversal amounts to €240 million including minor currency effects. Both, the gain and the loss are included in the line item profit/loss on equity-method investments, net. THBV (HERE) In December 2016, There Holding B.V. (THBV) signed agreements on the sale of shares in HERE International B.V. (HERE), a 100% subsidiary of THBV. A 15% shareholding was sold to Intel Holdings B.V. (Intel) and a 10% shareholding was sold to a Chinese consortium consisting of NavInfo Co. Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd. and GIC Private Ltd.
The transaction with Intel was concluded on January 31, 2017. As a result THBV now only has a significant influence on HERE. Therefore, from the first quarter of 2017 HERE is no longer fully consolidated in the financial statements of THBV, but is presented as an associated company using the equity method. The change of the consolidation method led to the remeasurement of the HERE shares at fair value in the first quarter of 2017. The income of €183 million from this transaction that is attributable to Daimler is included in profit/loss on equity-method investments in the first quarter of 2017. Completion of the transaction with the Chinese consortium depends on the approval of the authorities. Daimler does not expect this to have any significant effects on earnings. Other minor equity-method investments In 2017, minor equity-method investments include LSH Auto International Limited (LSHAI). In the second quarter of 2017, Daimler acquired an interest of 15% in LSHAI, which is responsible for the Mercedes-Benz retail business of Lei Shing Hong Group. LSHAI, a subsidiary of Lei Shing Hong Group, is one of the biggest Mercedes-Benz dealers worldwide. The transaction was concluded after receiving the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities on May 22, 2017. The purchase price was €0.3 billion. Due to Daimler’s possibility to exercise a significant influence on the board of directors of LSHAI, as well as other contractual agreements and significant supply relations, the Group classifies this investment as an investment in an associate, to be accounted for using the equity method; in the segment reporting, the investment’s carrying amount and its proportionate share of profit or loss are presented in the reconciliation of total segment’s assets to Group assets and total segments’ EBIT to Group EBIT, respectively. Earnings of LSHAI are included in Daimler’s consolidated financial statements with a three-month time lag.
12. Receivables from financial services Receivables from financial services are shown in the following table: E.14 Receivables from financial services June 30, 2017 Current
Non-current
Sales financing with customers
14,951
Sales financing with dealers
15,540
Dec. 31, 2016
Total
Current
Non-current
Total
26,336
41,287
14,803
26,288
41,091
3,041
18,581
16,302
2,970
19,272
In millions of euros
Finance-lease contracts Gross carrying amount Allowances for doubtful accounts Net carrying amount
7,133
15,809
22,942
7,012
14,186
21,198
37,624
45,186
82,810
38,117
43,444
81,561
-483
-546
-1,029
-491
-563
-1,054
37,141
44,640
81,781
37,626
42,881
80,507
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13. Inventories Inventories are comprised as follows: E.15 Inventories June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Raw materials and manufacturing supplies
2,797
2,723
Work in progress
3,937
3,814
19,205
18,609
In millions of euros
Finished goods, parts and products held for resale Advance payments to suppliers
288
238
26,227
25,384
In the first half of 2016, net expenses in an amount of €284 million from the measurement of inventories were included in the EBIT of the Mercedes-Benz Cars segment.
14. Equity Conditional capital By resolution of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 1, 2015, the Board of Management is authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, until March 31, 2020 to issue convertible and/or warrant bonds or a combination of these instruments (“bonds”) with a total face value of up to €10.0 billion and a maturity of no more than ten years. The Board of Management is allowed to grant the holders of these bonds conversion or warrant rights for new registered no-par-value shares in Daimler AG with an allocable portion of the share capital of up to €500 million in accordance with the details defined in the terms and conditions of the bonds. The bonds can be offered in exchange for cash and/or non-cash contributions, in particular for shares in other companies. The terms and conditions of the bonds can include warranty obligations or conversion obligations. The bonds can be issued once or several times, wholly or in installments, or simultaneously in various tranches, as well by affiliates of the Company within the meaning of Sections 15 et seq. of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG). Among other things, the Board of Management was authorized to exclude shareholders’ subscription rights for the bonds under certain conditions and within defined constraints with the consent of the Supervisory Board. In order to fulfill the conditions of the above-mentioned authorization, the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 1, 2015 also resolved to increase the share capital conditionally by an amount of up to €500 million (Conditional Capital 2015).
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Treasury shares By resolution of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 1, 2015, the Company is authorized until March 31, 2020 to acquire treasury shares in a volume up to 10% of the share capital issued as of the day of the resolution to be used for all legal purposes. The shares can be used, amongst other things, excluding shareholders’ subscription rights for business combinations or to acquire companies or to be sold to third parties for cash at a price that is not significantly lower than the stockexchange price of the Company’s shares. The acquired shares can also be used to fulfill obligations from issued convertible bonds and/or bonds with warrants and to be issued to employees of the Company and employees and board members of the Company’s affiliates pursuant to Sections 15 et seq. of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG). The treasury shares can also be canceled. The Board of Management is further authorized, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to exclude shareholders’ subscription rights in other defined cases. In a volume up to 5% of the share capital issued as of the day of the resolution of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the Company was also authorized to acquire treasury shares also by using derivatives (put options, call options, forward purchases or a combination of these instruments), whereas the term of a derivative must not exceed 18 months and must not end later than March 31, 2020. Employee share purchase plan In the first quarter of 2017, 0.6 million (2016: 0.6 million) Daimler shares were purchased and reissued to employees in connection with employee share purchase plans. Dividend The Annual Shareholders’ Meeting held on March 29, 2017 authorized Daimler to pay a dividend of €3,477 million (€3.25 per share) from the distributable profit of Daimler AG (separate financial statements) for the year 2016 (2016: €3,477 million and €3.25 per share). The dividend was paid out on April 3, 2017.
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15. Pensions and similar obligations Pension cost The components of pension cost included in the consolidated statement of income are shown in tables Ê E.16 and Ê E.17. Contributions to pension plan assets In the second quarter and the first half of 2017, contributions from Daimler to the Group’s pension plan assets amounted to €56 million and €101 million (2016: €1,868 million and €1,896 million). The transfer of the shares of Renault and Nissan resulted in an extraordinary contribution to the German pension plan assets of €1,800 million in the second quarter of 2016.
E.16 Components of net periodic pension cost for the three-month-periods ended June 30 Q2 2017
Total
German plans
NonGerman plans
-168
-146
-
-
-39
-30
Q2 2016
Total
German plans
NonGerman plans
-22
-148
-126
-22
-
-2
-2
-
-9
-46
-36
-10
In millions of euros Current service cost Past service cost Net interest expense Net interest income
-
-
-
2
-
2
-207
-176
-31
-194
-164
-30
E.17 Components of net periodic pension cost for the six-month-periods ended June 30 Q1-2 2017
Total
German plans
NonGerman plans
-338
-291
-
-
-78
-59
Q1-2 2016
Total
German plans
NonGerman plans
-47
-297
-252
-45
-
-17
-17
-
-19
-92
-73
-19
In millions of euros Current service cost Past service cost Net interest expense Net interest income
1
-
1
3
-
3
-415
-350
-65
-403
-342
-61
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16. Provisions for other risks Provisions for other risks are comprised as shown in table Ê E.18. E.18 Provisions for other risks June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Current
Non-current
Total
Current
Non-current
Total
Product warranties
2,459
3,628
6,087
2,512
3,590
6,102
Personnel and social costs
1,608
2,117
3,725
2,181
2,079
4,260
Other
4,199
1,219
5,418
4,734
963
5,697
8,266
6,964
15,230
9,427
6,632
16,059
Current
Non-current
Total
Current
Non-current
Total
13,601
49,748
63,349
13,820
49,260
63,080
1,945
-
1,945
1,701
-
1,701
14,205
15,711
29,916
16,528
13,146
29,674
Deposits in the direct banking business
9,200
2,497
11,697
8,876
2,766
11,642
Liabilities from ABS transactions
5,832
5,385
11,217
5,823
4,745
10,568
25
330
355
30
203
233
459
562
1,021
510
278
788
45,267
74,233
119,500
47,288
70,398
117,686
In millions of euros
17. Financing liabilities Financing liabilities are comprised as follows: E.19 Financing liabilities June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
In millions of euros Notes/bonds Commercial paper Liabilities to financial institutions
Liabilities from finance leases Loans, other financing liabilities
43
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18. Legal proceedings As already reported, several consumer class-action lawsuits were filed against Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) in federal courts in the U.S. in early 2016. The main allegation was the use of devices that impermissibly impair the effectiveness of emission control systems in reducing nitrogen-oxide (NOx) emissions and which cause excessive emissions from vehicles with diesel engines. In addition, plaintiffs alleged that consumers were deliberately deceived in connection with the advertising of Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles. Those consumer class actions were consolidated into one class action pending against both Daimler AG and MBUSA in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, in which the plaintiffs asserted various grounds for monetary relief on behalf of a nation-wide class of persons or entities who owned or leased certain models of Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles as of February 18, 2016. Daimler AG and MBUSA moved to dismiss the lawsuit in its entirety. By order dated December 6, 2016, the court granted Daimler AG’s and MBUSA’s motion to dismiss and dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, based on plaintiffs’ failure to allege with sufficient specificity the advertising that they contended had misled them. Plaintiffs subsequently filed an amended class action complaint in the same court making similar allegations. The amended complaint also adds as defendants Robert Bosch LLC and Robert Bosch GmbH (collectively; “Bosch”), and alleges that Daimler AG and MBUSA conspired with Bosch to deceive U.S. regulators and consumers. Daimler AG and MBUSA view the lawsuit as being without merit and will defend against the claims. Another consumer class-action lawsuit against Daimler AG and other companies of the Group containing similar allegations was filed in Canada in April 2016. On June 29, 2017, the court granted a procedural motion to certify certain issues for class treatment. On July 14, 2017, an additional class action was filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, against Daimler AG and other companies of the Group, alleging similar claims as the existing U.S. class action. Daimler also regards these lawsuits as being without merit, and will defend vigorously against the claims. Several state and federal authorities, including in Europe, the United States and Asia, have inquired about and are investigating test results, the emission control systems used in MercedesBenz diesel vehicles and Daimler’s interaction with the relevant state and federal authorities as well as related legal issues and implications, including, but not limited to, under applicable environmental, securities, criminal and antitrust laws. These authorities include, amongst others, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which in April 2016 requested that Daimler AG review its certification and admissions processes related to exhaust emissions of diesel vehicles in the United States by way of an internal investigation in cooperation with the DOJ, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and other state authorities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), authorities of various Asian states, the European Commission and national cartel authorities, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the diesel emissions committee of inquiry of the German Parliament and the Stuttgart district attorney’s office. The Stuttgart district attorney’s office has meanwhile initiated criminal investigation proceedings against Daimler employees concerning, among other things, the suspicion of fraud and criminal advertising, and has searched the
premises of Daimler at several locations in Germany. Daimler continues to fully cooperate with the DOJ and the other authorities. As these inquiries, investigations and the replies to these information requests as well as Daimler’s internal investigation are ongoing, we are not disclosing any further information in accordance with IAS 37.92. As already reported in the 2016 annual report, in August 2016, Mercedes-Benz Canada (MB Canada) was added as a defendant to a putative nation-wide class action pending in Ontario Superior Court. The main allegation in the matter is that MB Canada, along with Takata entities as well as many other companies which sold vehicles with Takata airbag inflators installed in them, was allegedly negligent in selling such vehicles, purportedly not recalling them quickly enough, and failing to provide an allegedly adequate replacement airbag inflator. In addition, on June 28, 2017, Takata entities along with Daimler AG and MBUSA were named as defendants in a nation-wide class action, which was filed in New Jersey federal court and includes allegations that are similar to the Canadian action. The already reported lawsuit filed by the State of New Mexico, which also made similar claims against MBUSA as well as many other companies which sold vehicles with Takata airbag inflators installed in them, was dismissed without prejudice on June 22, 2017. It may, however, be filed again under specific conditions. Daimler AG continues to regard all these lawsuits brought with regard to Mercedes-Benz vehicles as being without merit, and the respective affected group affiliates will further defend themselves against the claims with all available legal means. In the course of the Toll Collect arbitration proceedings the arbitrators held further hearings in March and July 2017. The shareholders Deutsche Telekom AG and Daimler Financial Services AG have now asserted counterclaims relating to breaches of duty by the Federal Republic of Germany with regard to the delay in the start of the toll system. The statements contained in this interim report are to be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016. In our assessment, there have been no substantial changes with respect to the other legal proceedings reported in note 29 to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016.
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19. Financial instruments Table Ê E.20 shows the carrying amounts and fair values of the Group’s financial instruments. The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Given the varying influencing factors, the reported fair values can only be viewed as indicators of the prices that may actually be achieved on the market.
E.20 Carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments June 30, 2017 Carrying amount
Receivables from financial services Trade receivables Cash and cash equivalents
Dec. 31, 2016
Fair value
Carrying amount
Fair value
81,781
82,107
80,507
80,851
10,195
10,195
10,614
10,614
12,995
12,995
10,981
10,981
8,801
8,801
10,748
10,748
In millions of euros Financial assets
Marketable debt securities Available-for-sale financial assets Other financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets
920
920
811
811
thereof equity instruments measured at fair value
165
165
166
166
thereof equity instruments measured at cost
755
755
645
645
207
207
106
106
Derivative financial instruments used in hedge accounting
2,173
2,173
1,730
1,730
Other receivables and financial assets
3,781
3,781
3,089
3,089
120,853
121,179
118,586
118,930
119,500
120,801
117,686
118,929
13,973
13,973
11,567
11,567
Financial liabilities recognized at fair value through profit or loss
125
125
186
186
Derivative financial instruments used in hedge accounting
743
743
2,463
2,463
Financial assets recognized at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities Financing liabilities Trade payables Other financial liabilities
Miscellaneous other financial liabilities
10,490
10,490
10,220
10,220
144,831
146,132
142,122
143,365
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The fair values of financial instruments were calculated on the basis of market information available on the balance sheet date. The following methods and premises were used:
Table Ê E.21 provides an overview of the classification into measurement hierarchies of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (according to IFRS 13).
Marketable debt securities, other financial assets and liabilities Financial assets available for sale include: debt and equity instruments measured at fair value; these instruments were measured using quoted market prices at June 30, 2017. If quoted market prices were not available for these debt and equity instruments, the fair value measurement is based on inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable in active markets. equity interests measured at cost; fair values could not be determined for these financial instruments because no stock exchange or market prices are available. These equity interests comprise investments in non-listed companies for which no objective evidence existed at the balance sheet date that these assets were impaired and whose fair values cannot be determined with sufficient reliability. It is assumed that the fair values approximate the carrying amounts. Daimler does not intend to sell the equity interests which are presented at June 30, 2017.
At the end of each reporting period, Daimler reviews the necessity for reclassification between the fair value hierarchies.
Financial assets and liabilities recognized at fair value through profit or loss include derivative financial instruments not used in hedge accounting. These financial instruments as well as derivative financial instruments used in hedge accounting comprise: derivative currency hedging contracts; the fair values of cross-currency interest rate swaps are determined on the basis of the discounted estimated future cash flows using market interest rates appropriate to the remaining terms of the financial instruments. The valuation of currency forwards is based on market quotes of forward curves; currency options were measured using price quotations or option pricing models using market data. derivative interest rate hedging contracts; the fair values of interest rate hedging instruments (e.g. interest rate swaps) are calculated on the basis of the discounted estimated future cash flows using the market interest rates appropriate to the remaining terms of the financial instruments. derivative commodity hedging contracts; the fair values of commodity hedging contracts (e.g. commodity forwards) are determined on the basis of current reference prices with consideration of forward premiums and discounts.
For the determination of the credit risk from derivative financial instruments which are allocated to the Level 2 measurement hierarchy, portfolios managed on basis of net exposure are applied.
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E.21 Measurement hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value June 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Total
Level 11
Level 22
Level 33
Total
Level 11
Level 22
Level 33
8,966
4,773
4,193
-
10,914
5,164
5,750
-
In millions of euros Financial assets measured at fair value Financial assets available for sale thereof equity instruments measured at fair value thereof marketable debt securities Financial assets recognized at fair value through profit or loss Derivative financial instruments used in hedge accounting
165
97
68
-
166
93
73
-
8,801
4,676
4,125
-
10,748
5,071
5,677
-
207
-
207
-
106
-
106
-
2,173
-
2,173
-
1,730
-
1,730
-
11,346
4,773
6,573
-
12,750
5,164
7,586
-
125
-
125
-
186
-
186
-
743
-
743
-
2,463
-
2,463
-
868
-
868
-
2,649
-
2,649
-
Financial liabilities measured at fair value Financial liabilities recognized at fair value through profit and loss Derivative financial instruments used in hedge accounting
1 Fair value measurement based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for these or identical assets or liabilities. 2 Fair value measurement based on inputs that are observable in active markets either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). 3 Fair value measurement based on inputs for which no observable market data is available.
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20. Segment reporting Segment information for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016 is as follows: E.22 Segment reporting for the three-month periods ended June 30 MercedesBenz Cars
Daimler Trucks
MercedesBenz Vans
Daimler Buses
Daimler Financial Services
Total segments
22,637
8,637
3,181
1,131
5,572
934
391
143
23
358
23,571
9,028
3,324
1,154
2,404
543
358
244
32
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Reconciliation
Daimler Group
41,158
-
41,158
1,849
-1,849
-
5,930
43,007
-1,849
41,158
64
522
3,891
-145
3,746
13
2
-1
290
20
310
-5
-2
-
-1
-13
-
-13
MercedesBenz Cars
Daimler Trucks
MercedesBenz Vans
Daimler Buses
Daimler Financial Services
Total segments
Reconciliation
Daimler Group
21,235
8,274
3,295
1,104
4,708
38,616
-
38,616
887
392
146
18
306
1,749
-1,749
-
22,122
8,666
3,441
1,122
5,014
40,365
-1,749
38,616
In millions of euros Q2 2017 External revenue Intersegment revenue Total revenue Segment profit (EBIT) thereof share of profit/loss from equity-method investments thereof profit/loss from compounding and effects from changes in discount rates of provisions for other risks
In millions of euros Q2 2016 External revenue Intersegment revenue Total revenue Segment profit (EBIT)
1,410
621
401
88
479
2,999
259
3,258
thereof share of profit/loss from equity-method investments
120
9
10
-
-1
138
12
150
thereof profit/loss from compounding and effects from changes in discount rates of provisions for other risks
-35
-12
-3
-2
-
-52
-
-52
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Segment information for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016 is as follows: E.23 Segment reporting for the six-month periods ended June 30 MercedesBenz Cars
Daimler Trucks
MercedesBenz Vans
Daimler Buses
Daimler Financial Services
Total segments
44,474
16,238
6,048
2,012
11,162
1,820
730
269
42
679
46,294
16,968
6,317
2,054
4,638
1,211
715
700
26
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Reconciliation
Daimler Group
79,934
-
79,934
3,540
-3,540
-
11,841
83,474
-3,540
79,934
129
1,046
7,739
15
7,754
20
2
-3
745
284
1,029
-7
-2
-
-2
-19
-
-19
MercedesBenz Cars
Daimler Trucks
MercedesBenz Vans
Daimler Buses
Daimler Financial Services
Total segments
Reconciliation
Daimler Group
40,383
16,094
5,985
1,916
9,285
73,663
-
73,663
1,719
776
271
36
591
3,393
-3,393
-
42,102
16,870
6,256
1,952
9,876
77,056
-3,393
73,663
In millions of euros Q1-2 2017 External revenue Intersegment revenue Total revenue Segment profit (EBIT) thereof share of profit/loss from equity-method investments thereof profit/loss from compounding and effects from changes in discount rates of provisions for other risks
In millions of euros Q1-2 2016 External revenue Intersegment revenue Total revenue Segment profit (EBIT)
2,805
1,137
702
127
911
5,682
-276
5,406
thereof share of profit/loss from equity-method investments
206
-3
8
-
-2
209
-218
-9
thereof profit/loss from compounding and effects from changes in discount rates of provisions for other risks
-110
-36
-11
-5
-
-162
-
-162
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E | INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Reconciliation Reconciliation of the total segments’ profit (EBIT) to profit before income taxes is as shown in table Ê E.24. The reconciliation comprises corporate items for which headquarter is responsible. Transactions between the segments are eliminated in the context of consolidation. Share of profit from equity-method investments in the first quarter of the year 2017 primarily comprises the reversal of the impairment of the equity investment in BAIC Motor of €240 million (Q1 2016: impairment of €244 million). It also includes the proportionate share in the results of BAIC Motor (Q2 2017: €20 million; Q2 2016: €11 million and Q1-2 2017: €44 million; Q1-2 2016: €27 million). In the prior-year quarter, other corporate items included a gain of €605 million recognized in connection with the contribution of the shares of Renault and Nissan. The second quarter of the year 2016 included expenses of €400 million in connection with legal proceedings. Furthermore, the first six months of the prior year included losses from currency transactions of €241 million which are not allocated to business operations.
E.24 Reconciliation to Group figures Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Q1-2 2017
Q1-2 2016
3,891
2,999
7,739
5,682
20
12
284
-218
-172
225
-267
-64
7
22
-2
6
3,746
3,258
7,754
5,406
In millions of euros Total segments’ profit (EBIT) Share of profit from equity-method investments Other corporate items Eliminations Group EBIT Amortization of capitalized borrowing costs 1 Interest income Interest expense Profit before income taxes
-3
-3
-6
-6
46
71
104
134
-139
-150
-274
-280
3,650
3,176
7,578
5,254
1 Amortization of capitalized borrowing costs is not considered in internal performance measure “EBIT,” but is included in cost of sales.
E | INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
21. Related party relationships Related parties are deemed to be associated companies, joint ventures, joint operations and unconsolidated subsidiaries, as well as persons who exercise a significant influence on the financial and business policy of the Daimler Group. The latter category includes all persons in key positions and their close family members. At the Daimler Group, those persons are the members of the Board of Management and of the Supervisory Board. Most of the goods and services supplied within the ordinary course of business between the Group and related parties involve transactions with associated companies, joint ventures and joint operations, and are shown in table Ê E.25. Associated companies A large proportion of the Group’s sales of goods and services with associated companies as well as receivables due from them results from business relations with Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC). See Note 11 for further information on BBAC. In the second quarter of 2017, Daimler acquired an equity interest of 15% in LSH Auto International Limited (LSHAI), which is responsible for the Mercedes-Benz retail business of Lei Shing Hong Group. See Note 11 for further information on LSHAI. Daimler plans to sell the Group’s own Mercedes-Benz dealer in Melbourne, Australia to LSHAI. This led to led to an advanced payment received in June of AUD133 million (approximately €90 million) out of a total expected cash inflow of approximately AUD0.2 billion. The purchases of goods and services shown in table Ê E.25 were primarily from LSH Auto International Limited and MBtech Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (MBtech Group). MBtech Group develops, integrates and tests components, systems, modules and vehicles worldwide.
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Joint ventures Significant sales of goods and services took place with Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. and with DAIMLER KAMAZ RUS OOO, a company established with Kamaz PAO, another of the Group’s associated companies. On November 7, 2016, the joint venture Shenzen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd. was renamed as Shenzen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co. Ltd. (DENZA). DENZA is allocated to the Mercedes-Benz Cars segment. Daimler provided guarantees in a total amount of RMB1,250 million (approximately €162 million) to external banks which provided two loans to DENZA. As of June 30, 2017, loans amounting to RMB735 million (approximately €95 million) were utilized. In addition, Daimler provided a shareholder loan of RMB250 million (approximately €32 million) to DENZA, which is fully utilized. In accordance with its shareholding ratio, Daimler contributed additional equity of RMB500 million (approximately €65 million) to DENZA in July 2017. In connection with its 45% equity interest in Toll Collect GmbH, Daimler has issued guarantees which are not shown in table Ê E.25 (€100 million at June 30, 2017 and at December 31, 2016). Joint operations Joint operations primarily relate to significant business transactions with Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co., Ltd. and EM-motive GmbH.
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E.25 Related party relationships Sales of goods and services and other income In millions of euros Associated companies thereof BBAC thereof LSHAI1 Joint ventures Joint operations
Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Q1-2 2017 Q1-2 2016
2,111
770
3,214
863
686
1,871
1,140
-
243 14
Purchases of goods and services and other expense Q2 2017
Q2 2016
Q1-2 2017 Q1-2 2016
1,660
160
107
256
196
1,511
23
19
60
40
1,140
-
59
-
59
-
107
412
212
22
19
36
22
6
17
14
59
66
113
122
Receivables 2 In millions of euros Associated companies thereof BBAC thereof LSHAI1 Joint ventures Joint operations
June 30, 2017
Payables3
Dec. 31, 2016
June 30, 2017
2,502
1,233
247
89
1,729
1,178
44
27
672
-
166
-
165
150
109
110
38
38
15
30
1 Since the equity interest in LSHAI was acquired in May 2017, business relations with LSHAI will be reported from June 2017 onward. 2 After write-downs totaling €51 million (December 31, 2016: €51 million). 3 Including liabilities from default risks from guarantees for related parties.
22. Events after the reporting period In July 2017, Daimler approved a comprehensive plan for the future of diesel engines, which extends the ongoing voluntary customer service activities to more than three million Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Europe and other countries. Daimler expects this to lead to expenses of approximately €0.2 billion in the third quarter of 2017.
Dec. 31, 2016
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Responsibility Statement
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for interim financial reporting, the interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Group, and the interim management report of the Group includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group for the remaining months of the financial year.
Stuttgart, July 25, 2017
Dieter Zetsche
Martin Daum
Renata Jungo Brüngger
Ola Källenius
Wilfried Porth
Britta Seeger
Hubertus Troska
Bodo Uebber
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Auditor’s Review Report
To the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG, Stuttgart We have reviewed the condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Daimler AG – comprising the consolidated statement of income/loss, consolidated statement of comprehensive income/loss, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of changes in equity, consolidated statement of cash flows and selected, explanatory notes – together with the interim group management report of Daimler AG, for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2017, that are part of the semi annual financial report according to § 37w WpHG (“Wertpapierhandelsgesetz”: “German Securities Trading Act”). The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with those IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and of the interim group management report in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports, is the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to issue a report on the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and on the interim group management report based on our review. We performed our review of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and the interim group management report in accordance with the German generally accepted standards for the review of financial statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW) and additional application of the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 “Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity” (ISRE 2410). Those standards require that we plan and perform the review so that we can preclude through critical evaluation, with a certain level of assurance, that the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and that the interim group management report has not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports. A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company employees and analytical assessments and therefore does not provide the assurance attainable in a financial statement audit. Since, in accordance with our engagement, we have not performed a financial statement audit, we cannot issue an auditor’s report.
Based on our review, no matters have come to our attention that cause us to presume that the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, or that the interim group management report has not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports. Stuttgart, July 25, 2017
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Becker Wirtschaftsprüfer
Dr. Thümler Wirtschaftsprüfer
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