Daimler's earnings at a record level: EBIT of €2,581 million in second quarter of 2011

• Net profit of €1,704 million (Q2 2010: €1,312 million)

• Second-quarter revenue significantly higher than last year at €26.3 billion (Q2 2010: €25.1 billion)

• Mercedes-Benz Cars with strongest ever quarterly EBIT of €1,566 million (Q2 2010: €1,376 million)

• Forecast for 2011: Group EBIT from ongoing business will very significantly exceed the level of 2010

Stuttgart – Daimler AG (stock-exchange symbol DAI) achieved earnings in the second quarter of 2011 that were among the best in a quarter in the Group's entire history: Group EBIT amounted to €2,581 million (Q2 2010: €2,104 million).

Net profit increased to €1,704 million, which was also a record level (Q2 2010: €1,312 million), and earnings per share amounted to €1.51 (Q2 2010: €1.18).

"Daimler developed very dynamically in the second quarter in terms of unit sales, revenue and earnings," stated Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. "The very good earnings trend is primarily a reflection of increased vehicle shipments by nearly all divisions.

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