Premium Company Profile: Continental AG

Introduction

Continental, with revenues of E14.9 billion in 2006, is one of the world's leading automotive industry suppliers offering tire and brake technology, vehicle dynamics control, electronics, and sensor systems. The company aims to grow continuously and profitably through the development of innovative, high quality products and the implementation of cost containment measures.

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

The company operates through four divisions: automotive systems, passenger and light truck tires; commercial vehicle tires; and ContiTech.

The company operates in Europe, North America and Asia. Though, the company has its operations across all these regions, it primarily depends on the European region, which accounted for approximately 69% of overall revenues in 2006.

The company's revenues have increased by 7.6% during the fiscal 2006. It also recorded revenue growth at a CAGR of 7.3% during the period 2002 to 2006. In addition, the company has posted strong operating margins and high returns during the recent years.

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