...The upgrade of the Short-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to `F1+' from `F1' is based on Fitch Ratings' assessment of Robert Bosch GmbH's ample financial flexibility, strong financial structure and favourable operating environment. The IDR also reflects Bosch's strong business profile, exemplified by its large scale, leading positions in its key markets, healthy diversification and solid record of innovation. The business profile associated with a solid financial structure, stable cash flow and a conservative financial policy support relatively weak profitability....