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9
1 | To Our Shareholders | Important Events in 2012
Dividend of €2.20 for our shareholders. The Annual Meeting
of the Shareholders of Daimler AG approves the distribution
of a dividend of €2.20 per share for financial year 2011 (2010:
€1.85). The amount paid out totals approximately €2.3 billion.
Opening of BharatBenz truck plant in India. After a record
construction period of just 24 months, the 160 hectare
production facility is opened with its own research and devel-
opment center and an ultra-modern test track. By the year
2014, the plant is to produce the full range of 17 BharatBenz
models in weight classes from 6 to 49 metric tons.
DENZA electric car presented at Auto China. The battery-
powered concept vehicle of the new DENZA brand is the result
of a partnership between BYD and Daimler. DENZA is the first
automotive brand of New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in the Chinese
market.
Presentation of Mercedes-Benz Antos. With its Mercedes-Benz
Antos, Daimler Trucks is the first manufacturer to present
a truck model series specially developed to meet the demands
of heavy-duty distribution transport.
Launch of new smart fortwo electric drive. This electric car is
now rolling off the assembly lines in Hambach in the standard
production process along with models with gasoline and diesel
engines. The sale&care distribution system allows customers
to buy, finance or lease the car for an attractive price, and to
rent the battery for a monthly fee.
Presentation of the new Citan city van. The new Citan model
completes the range of vehicles supplied by Mercedes-Benz
Vans. Like no other city van, it combines minimal CO2 emis-
sions with optimal driving comfort and high performance with
low running costs.
Daimler remains on track for growth in second quarter. Unit
sales increase by 8% and revenue by 10%. Group EBIT is once
again at the high level of €2.2 billion.
Q 2 .12