Deutsche Bank Ag: Strategic Corporate Assessment

Introduction

With assets of E1,126 billion as on December 31, 2006, Deutsche Bank (DB or 'the company') is a large bank in Germany and one of the largest financial institutions in Europe. This profile offers a comprehensive review of DB's operations and performance.

Scope

• Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis
• Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors
• Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies

Highlights

• In 2006, DB reinforced its commitment to the German retail banking sector by acquiring norisbank and the Berliner Bank. The Berliner acquisition doubled DB's branch network in Berlin and gave it a market share of approximately 15% in Berlin. The norisbank acquisition expanded DB's consumer finance business.
• DWS, DB's representative in Germany's mutual funds sector, is a market leader. By the end of 2006, DWS' fund assets in Germany were E122 billion, an 11% increase over 2005. In 2006, DWS was awarded the Standard & Poor's Fund Award for the best-performing mutual fund company in Germany for the twelfth consecutive year.
• DB's financial strength is vindicated by strong credit ratings. DB's long term credit rating according to Standard & Poor's was AA, Aa1 according to Moody's Investor Services and AA- according to Fitch Ratings, indicate a low investment risks to the investor and enhances the company's chances of raising money from debt markets.

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