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Contents
02 - 29
Commitment to
Excellence
02 Our Portfolio
04 Contents
06 Chairman’s Letter
10 Board of Management
12 Commitment to Excellence
24 Important Events in 2006
26 DaimlerChrysler Shares
DaimlerChrysler is committed to the
principles of sustainability.
This chapter provides details of the Group’s
cross-divisional activities. Economic,
ecological and social responsibility are the
basis of our actions.
DaimlerChrysler comprises four
divisions.
This chapter describes the business
developments of the divisions. In addition,
we report here on new products, major
investments and the measures we have
initiated to enhance quality and efficiency.
The Management Report is prepared
in accordance with German Accounting
Standard DRS 15 and is audited by
independent auditors.
In this chapter, the Board of Management
provides information on the business
situation, the Group’s finances, cash flow
and profitability, and the opportunities
and risks of future developments.
DaimlerChrysler is committed to
excellence in all of its activities.
In this chapter, you will find fundamental
information and examples of the
DaimlerChrysler world. A series of pictures
shows DaimlerChrysler’s attractive products
and the excellent processes that stand
behind them.
30 - 79
Management Report
30 Overview
32 Business and Strategy
43 Profitability
56 Liquidity and Capital
Resources
63 Financial Position
65 Overall Assessment
of the Economic Situation
66 Events after the End of
the 2006 Financial Year
67 Risk Report
74 Outlook
80 - 97
Divisions
80 Overview
82 Mercedes Car Group
86 Chrysler Group
90 Truck Group
94 Financial Services
96 Van, Bus, Other
98 - 109
Sustainability
98 Overview
100 Sustainability at
DaimlerChrysler
102 Human Resources
104 Research and Development
106 Environment
108 Social Responsibility