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Contents Results for Q2 2017 Outlook for 2017 Development at the divisions Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 2
Highlights of Q2 2017 Unit sales in thousands of units 761 823 Revenue in billions of euros 38.6 41.2 Launch of the new S-Class sedan and start of production of the E-Class Cabriolet World premiere of the Concept A Sedan at Auto Shanghai +8% +7% Laying the foundation stone for the second battery plant in Kamenz Q2 2016 Q2 2017 EBIT in billions of euros 3.3 +15% 3.7 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Net profit in billions of euros 2.5 2.5 +2% Q2 2016 Q2 2017 The Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant will be further developed into a high-tech location for electric components Acquisition of 15% of LSH Auto International Limited to foster the long-lasting cooperation with the Mercedes-Benz dealer group Presentation of the all-new heavy-duty truck FUSO Super Great Expansion of the ride-hailing business by investments in Clever Taxi (Romania) and Careem (Dubai) Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 3
Strong free cash flow in line with good business development - in billions of euros - Free cash flow industrial business H1 2017: 3.0 billion +1.9 +1.0 +0.1-3.5 19.7-0.8 18.4 Net industrial liquidity 12/31/2016 Earnings and other cash flow impact Working capital impact Sale of real estate in Japan and M&A effects Dividend payment Other (mainly FX effects) Net industrial liquidity 6/30/2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 4
Strong financial and balance sheet figures support our financial strength and A-rating Daimler Group Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 Equity ratio 22.9% 24.6% Gross liquidity 21.7 21.8 Funded status of pension obligations -7.8-8.1 Funding ratio 75% 74% Industrial business Equity ratio 44.7% 47.9% Net liquidity 19.7 18.4 Free cash flow (January-June) 2.1 3.0 in billions of euros Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 5
Financial flexibility over a 12-month period - in billions of euros - ABS potential 42.2 39.5 Other Commercial paper The financial flexibility provides support to mitigate risk and volatility through a balanced mix of funding instruments and clear principles Credit facility Bank loans Daimler follows a financial management to safeguard our A-rating and thus our attractive refinancing conditions Liquidity Financial Services Liquidity industrial business Available or accessible liquidity Maturities over next 12 months Bonds Account deposits A high financial flexibility is a key support to our A-Rating Available or short-term accessible liquidity is higher than the total maturities over the next 12 months The current liquidity position reflects the volatile market environment, the currently required high investments for our future business model and the required financial flexibility for our business Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 6
Higher units sales in all divisions Q2 2016 Q2 2017 % change Daimler Group 761.3 822.5 +8 of which Mercedes-Benz Cars 546.5 595.2 +9 Daimler Trucks 108.3 116.4 +8 Mercedes-Benz Vans 99.6 103.4 +4 Daimler Buses 7.0 7.5 +8 in thousands of units Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 7
Mercedes-Benz Cars: product highlights Sales launch of the new S-Class sedan Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 8
Mercedes-Benz Cars: product highlights Series production of the new E-Class Cabriolet has started at the plant in Bremen Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 9
Mercedes-Benz Cars: product highlights The Concept A Sedan celebrated its world premiere at Auto Shanghai Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 10
Daimler Trucks: product highlights Presentation of the all-new heavy-duty truck FUSO Super Great Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 11
Daimler Trucks: product highlights Fleetboard the leading supplier of digital services for connected trucks Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 12
Mercedes-Benz Vans: product highlights Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter: CEP* Vans of the Year 2017 * courier, express and postal sectors Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 13
Daimler Buses: product highlights World premiere of the new touring coach Mercedes-Benz Tourismo RHD Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 14
Daimler Financial Services: highlights Mobility Services Ongoing business expansion YTD 06/17 Transactions in millions 12.5 26.0 Combined change* +156% 26 >65 +15% Cities 2.6 8.2 +118% Members in millions * car2go and mytaxi (incl. Taxibeat) combined, 06/17 (YTD) vs. 06/16 (YTD) Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 15
Revenue by division Q2 2016 Q2 2017 % change Daimler Group 38.6 41.2 +7 of which Mercedes-Benz Cars 22.1 23.6 +7 Daimler Trucks 8.7 9.0 +4 Mercedes-Benz Vans 3.4 3.3-3 Daimler Buses 1.1 1.2 +3 Daimler Financial Services 5.0 5.9 +18 Contract volume of Daimler Financial Services* 132.6 134.2 +1 * figures as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 in billions of euros Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 16
Revenue by region Q2 2016 Q2 2017 % change Daimler Group 38.6 41.2 +7 of which Europe 16.4 17.2 +4 of which Germany 6.2 6.0-2 NAFTA 11.5 11.8 +3 of which United States 10.0 10.2 +2 Asia 8.4 9.6 +14 of which China* 3.9 4.7 +18 Other markets 2.3 2.6 +13 * excluding revenue of not fully consolidated companies in billions of euros Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 17
EBIT by division Q2 2016 Q2 2017 - EBIT in millions of euros; RoS/RoE in % - EBIT RoS/RoE* EBIT RoS/RoE* Daimler Group 3,258 8.3 3,746 9.2 of which Mercedes-Benz Cars 1,410 6.4 2,404 10.2 Daimler Trucks 621 7.2 543 6.0 Mercedes-Benz Vans 401 11.7 358 10.8 Daimler Buses 88 7.8 64 5.5 Daimler Financial Services 479 19.3 522 18.8 Reconciliation 259-145 * Return on sales for automotive business, return on equity for Daimler Financial Services; Daimler Group excluding Daimler Financial Services Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 18
Group EBIT in Q2 2017 - in millions of euros - 3,258 +278 Cars +368 Trucks -14 Vans -57 Buses -19 +135 Cars +83 Trucks +23 Vans +22 Buses +7-465 +715 3,746 Cars -256 Trucks -127 Vans -68 Buses -14 +43-218 of which: Cars: Remeasurement of inventories +284 Patent dispute +64 Cars and Vans: Takata airbags +499 Reconciliation: Pension plan assets -605 Legal proceedings +400 Actual Q2 2016 Volume/ Structure/ Net pricing Foreign exchange rates Other cost changes Financial Services Reconciliation Disclosed items Q2 2016 Actual Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 19
Contents Results for Q2 2017 Outlook for 2017 Development at the divisions Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 20
Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans: continued product offensive E-Class Coupé E-Class All Terrain S-Class facelift E-Class Cabriolet 2017 Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 2018 GLA facelift smart fortwo electric drive smart cabrio electric drive AMG GT Roadster smart forfour electric drive X-Class Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 21
Assumptions for automotive markets in 2017 Car markets Medium- and heavy-duty truck markets Van markets Bus markets Global Europe USA China NAFTA region EU30 Japan* Brazil Indonesia* EU30 USA EU30 Brazil +1 to 2% slight growth slight decrease slight growth slight decrease, with Class 8 weaker than Class 6-8 around the prior-year level around the prior-year level slight decrease significant growth slight growth around the prior-year level slight growth significant growth from low level * including light-duty trucks Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 22
2017 sales outlook Mercedes-Benz Cars Daimler Trucks Mercedes-Benz Vans Daimler Buses Significantly higher unit sales Further growth particularly in China and Europe Strong momentum especially from new E-Class models and SUV portfolio Slightly higher unit sales Unit sales around the prior-year level in Europe and Japan; slight growth in North America Sales in Brazil around the low level of prior year; sales increase in Indonesia and India Significantly higher unit sales Significant growth in core market EU30 Continued momentum from Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global strategy Significantly higher unit sales Maintain market leadership in core markets Moderate growth in EU30 region, significant sales increase in Brazil Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 23
2017 outlook for EBIT We expect Group EBIT for FY 2017 to increase significantly based on the following expectations for divisional EBIT: Mercedes-Benz Cars Daimler Trucks Mercedes-Benz Vans Daimler Buses Daimler Financial Services Significantly above the prior-year level Around the prior-year level Around the prior-year level Slightly above the prior-year level Slightly above the prior-year level Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 24
Contents Results for Q2 2017 Outlook for 2017 Development at the divisions Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 25
Mercedes-Benz Cars: continued business growth based on strong product portfolio Unit sales in thousands of units Revenue in billions of euros EBIT in millions of euros 547 595 22.1 23.6 2,404 1,410 +9% +7% +70% Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 26
Mercedes-Benz Cars: EBIT - in millions of euros - + 994 6.4%* 1,410 Higher unit sales Foreign exchange rates Negative one-time effects in Q2 2016, mainly driven by Takata airbags and remeasurement of inventories Higher expenses for new technologies and future products 10.2%* 2,404 * Return on sales EBIT Q2 2016 EBIT Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 27
Mercedes-Benz Cars: sales increase by 9% reflecting our strong product line-up - in thousands of units - 547 40 6 180 23 58 595 37 6 201 18 100 smart Sports Cars SUVs S-Class E-Class 128 122 C-Class 113 Q2 2016 112 Q2 2017 A-/B-Class Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 28
Mercedes-Benz Cars: globally balanced sales structure - in thousands of units - 547 87 172 595 97 185 Rest of world Europe excl. Germany 84 87 117 85 78 150 Germany United States China Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 29
Mercedes-Benz Cars in China: huge sales growth with higher share of locally produced vehicles - in thousands of units - imported locally produced 488 400 171 293 150 305 208 239 147 94 108 100 123 116 146 250 317 211 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD 06 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 30
Daimler Trucks: unit sales and revenue above, EBIT below prior year Unit sales Revenue EBIT in thousands of units in billions of euros in millions of euros 108 116 8.7 9.0 621 543 +8% +4% -13% Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 31
Daimler Trucks: EBIT - in millions of euros - - 78 7.2%* 621 Efficiency enhancements Customer service measures at Mercedes-Benz Trucks 6.0%* 543 * Return on sales EBIT Q2 2016 EBIT Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 32
Daimler Trucks: sales increase by 8% mainly driven by Indonesia and Middle East - in thousands of units - 108 10 30 7 116 11 36 7 Rest of world Asia Latin America 41 42 NAFTA region 20 20 EU30* Q2 2016 * European Union, Switzerland and Norway Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 33
Daimler Trucks: incoming orders increase, primarily driven by NAFTA region and Indonesia - in thousands of units - 114 94 10 32 7 25 12 39 7 36 Rest of world Asia Latin America NAFTA region 20 Q2 2016 * European Union, Switzerland and Norway 20 Q2 2017 EU30* Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 34
Mercedes-Benz Vans: strong development based on very successful products Unit sales Revenue EBIT in thousands of units in billions of euros in millions of euros 99.6 103.4 3.4 3.3 401 358 +4% -3% -11% Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 35
Mercedes-Benz Vans: EBIT - in millions of euros - - 43 11.7%* 401 Lower warranty costs Higher expenses for new technologies and future products End of contract manufacturing 10.8%* 358 * Return on sales EBIT Q2 2016 EBIT Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 36
Mercedes-Benz Vans: sales increase by 4% due to market success of attractive product portfolio - in thousands of units - 99.6 103.4 54.1 51.2 Sprinter 24.7 29.3 Vito 13.9 6.9 Q2 2016 15.7 7.1 Q2 2017 V-Class Citan Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 37
Daimler Buses: positive development driven by strong European business and higher unit sales in America Unit sales Revenue EBIT in thousands of units in billions of euros in millions of euros 7.0 7.5 1.1 1.2 88 64 +8% +3% -27% Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 38
Daimler Buses: EBIT - in millions of euros - - 24 7.8%* 88 Efficiency enhancements Lower unit sales in Turkey Cost inflation in Latin America 5.5%* 64 * Return on sales EBIT Q2 2016 EBIT Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 39
Daimler Buses: sales increase by 8% mainly due to higher demand in emerging markets - in thousands of units - 7.0 1.2 1.2 1.8 0.6 7.5 0.9 1.3 2.1 1.0 Rest of world Latin America (excl. Brazil and Mexico) Brazil Mexico 2.2 2.2 EU30* Q2 2016 * European Union, Switzerland and Norway Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 40
Daimler Financial Services: further business growth New business Contract volume EBIT in billions of euros in billions of euros in millions of euros 15.4 17.9 132.6 134.2 479 522 +16% +1% +9% Q2 2016 Q2 2017 12/31/2016 6/30/2017 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 41
Daimler Financial Services: EBIT - in millions of euros - + 43 19.3%* 479 Higher contract volume Cost of risk Higher interest-rate level 18.8%* 522 * Return on equity EBIT Q2 2016 EBIT Q2 2017 Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 42
Daimler Financial Services: further increase in contract volume to 134.2 billion euros (+1%) - in billions of euros - 132.6 134.2 24.9 26.7 Africa & Asia-Pacific 54.2 51.3 Americas 31.6 33.1 Europe (excl. Germany) 21.8 12/31/2016 23.0 6/30/2017 Germany Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 43
Daimler Financial Services: net credit losses* at low level due to disciplined risk approach 0.89% 0.83% 0.69% 0.68% 0.50% 0.61% 0.36% 0.51% 0.43% 0.34% 0.37% 0.31% 0.24% 0.31% 0.24% 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD * as a percentage of portfolio, subject to credit risk Q2 and Half-Year 2017 Results / July 26, 2017 / Page 44
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