RWE Aktiengesellschaft (German: RWE)
45128 Essen, Germany (Map) Phone: +49-201-12-15025
Fax: +49-201-12-15265
http://www.rwe.com
Overview
RWE doesn't stand for Runs With Electricity, but it could. Through its subsidiaries, the energy conglomerate provides electricity and gas to residential and business customers, primarily in Central and Western Europe. RWE is one of Germany's top two electricity suppliers (along with E.ON); it also owns major UK-based utilities, and German-based electricity and gas supplier RWE npower. RWE owns oil and gas exploration and production unit RWE-DEA; other businesses include companies engaged in gas transportation and storage, power generation (including wind), energy trading, information technology, and coal mining. In 2008 RWE served 14 million electricity customers, and 6 million gas customers.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for RWE Aktiengesellschaft (German: RWE)
| Company Type | Public (German: RWE; Pink Sheets: RWEOY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £47,648.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 10.3% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £2,799.5 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (4.5%) |
| 2008 Employees | 66,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 4.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for RWE Aktiengesellschaft (German: RWE)
| Chairman | Manfred Schneider (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Member Executive Baord | Jürgen Großmann Connect to this executive |
| COO and Member Executive Board | Ulrich Jobs Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of RWE Aktiengesellschaft (German: RWE)
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of RWE Aktiengesellschaft (German: RWE)
- American Water Works Company, Inc.
- Essent N.V.
- RWE Energy AG
- RWE npower
- RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how RWE Aktiengesellschaft (German: RWE) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- DAX 30
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #98 in FT Global 500

