Leading position in the relatively recession-resistant luxury-vehicle industry Broad geographic diversity and improved cost structure that is allowing Daimler's Trucks division to reach satisfactory profitability even under a market downturn scenario Moderate financial leverage and good financial flexibility Large one-time drain on net profit and cash flow in 2007 after Chrysler spin-off Formerly strong profit contribution from Financial Services dampened by the challenging separation of Chrysler Financial Services and by rising interest costs Deteriorating economic and industry environment The ratings on German automaker Daimler AG reflect the broad product and geographic scope of the group's operations and the progress it has made since the separation of Chrysler LLC (CCC+/Negative/--) in 2007. They also reflect the turnaround in recent years at
RESEARCH Daimler AG Publication date: 17-Oct-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Maria Bissinger, Frankfurt (49) 69-33-999-120; maria_bissinger@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Werner Staeblein, Frankfurt (49) 69-33-999-130;...
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Daimler AG Outlook Revised To Negative On Weakening Automotive Markets; 'A-/A-2' Ratings Affirmed – 2009/02/27 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Daimler AG Outlook Revised To Negative On Weakening Automotive Markets; 'A-/A-2' Ratings Affirmed – 2009/02/27 – US$ 225.00
Daimler AG Downgraded To 'BBB+' On Reduced Performance Expectations; Outlook Negative – 2009/06/18 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Daimler AG Downgraded To 'BBB+' On Reduced Performance Expectations; Outlook Negative – 2009/06/18 – US$ 225.00
Daimler AG – 2010/04/21 – US$ 500.00
Summary: Daimler AG – 2008/10/17 – US$ 225.00
Daimler AG Outlook Revised To Stable On Tougher Market Conditions; 'A-/A-2' Ratings Affirmed – 2008/10/08 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Daimler AG Outlook Revised To Stable On Tougher Market Conditions; 'A-/A-2' Ratings Affirmed – 2008/10/08 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Daimler AG – 2008/07/25 – US$ 225.00
Daimler AG L-T Rating Raised To 'A-' On Strong Performance; Outlook Positive – 2008/04/14 – US$ 150.00
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