Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
D-80788 Munich, Germany (Map) Phone: +49-89-382-0
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.bmwgroup.com
Overview
In the world of automobiles, few acronyms evoke as much awe as BMW. Short for Bayerische Motoren Werke, the company is one of the world's top 10 automakers. BMW's premium lineup includes sedans, coupés, convertibles, and sport wagons in the 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 Series. Other models include the M3 coupe and convertible, the X5 sport active, and the Z4 roadster. In addition, BMW is known for the automotive MINI and Rolls-Royce brands, as well as its motorcycles K 1200 GT, R 1200 RT, and F 800 S models, among others. Financial services bolster the company's bottom line, as well, with purchase financing and leasing, asset management, dealer financing, and corporate fleets. About 3,000 dealers worldwide sell BMWs.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
| Company Type | Public (German: BMW) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £51,805.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 10.3% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £2,770.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 1,324.0% |
| 2010 Employees | 94,446 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (1.9%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
| Chairman Supervisory Board | Joachim Milberg (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Chairman Management Board | Norbert Reithofer |
| Member Management Board Finance | Friedrich Eichiner |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
- BMW Hams Hall Motoren GmbH
- BMW Manufacturing Corporation
- BMW of North America, LLC
- BMW (UK) Limited
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- DAX 30
- #141 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)

