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Key Figures
A glimpse of the future
F500 Mind is our research lab on wheels equipped with hybrid
drive, night-vision system, multi-vision display and many
more innovations for our customers. DaimlerChrysler research
engineers use the F500 Mind to test the effectiveness and
everyday usability of new technical developments under real
driving conditions. Further information on this innovative
research vehicle can be found on page 74 of this annual report.
Highlights »»»
Divisions
Amounts in millions
DaimlerChrysler Group
20022003 04/0320042004
€€US $1€Change in %
+42
-2
-8
–0
–1
+31
–
+6
–3
+2
–20
+1
+450
+452
±0
±0
147,368
46,546
23,121
87,831
77,686
15,206
(2,215)
365,571
7,145
5,942
15,909
6,854
4,718
4.68
1,519
1.50
136,437
48,496
24,182
73,477
64,757
16,397
(1,933)
362,063
6,614
5,571
13,826
5,686
448
0.44
1,519
1.50
142,059
47,394
22,315
73,266
64,232
21,399
–
384,723
6,386
5,658
11,060
5,754
2,466
2.43
1,519
1.50
192,319
64,162
30,210
99,187
86,957
28,970
–
8,645
7,660
14,973
7,790
3,338
3.29
2,057
Revenues
European Union
of which: Germany
NAFTA
of which: USA
Other markets
Discontinued operations
Employees (at year-end)
Investments in property, plant and equipment
Research and development expenditure
Cash provided by operating activities
Operating profit
Net income
per share (in US $/€)
Total dividend
Dividend per share (in €)
1 Rate of exchange: €1 = US $1.3538 (based on the noon buying rate on Dec. 31, 2004).
2 A 7% increase after adjusting for the effects of currency translation and changes in the consolidated Group.