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Mercedes-Benz expert: | "Completely new direction": Mercedes-Benz disappoints with weak figures for 2025 and a subdued outlook.
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BMW surpasses Mercedes in sales, but both have a common problem: BMW overtakes Mercedes in the third quarter, but both automakers are struggling in China with ...
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BMW overtakes Mercedes in sales and lowers forecast.: Mercedes-Benz is selling fewer vehicles, while its Munich-based competitor is on the up in terms of ...
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Sales slump at car manufacturer Mercedes continues: Mercedes-Benz is selling fewer vehicles - | Numbers are continuing to decline, especially in China and the ...
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Stuttgart car manufacturer - | Mercedes-Benz profits fall by more than half: Another blow for Mercedes-Benz. Profits are falling significantly ...
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Key FactsMercedes Faces Profit Drop and EV Market Setbacks
Jul 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Mercedes’ net profit dropped 56% to €2.7 billion in the first half of 2025, accompanied by nearly a nine percent revenue decline.
- The company was further impacted by US import tariffs and special charges totaling €715 million, prompting a lowered 2025 forecast.
- Electric vehicle deliveries fell globally, with a 66% plunge in China drastically reducing Mercedes’ market share there.
- Despite closing a key plant, Mercedes is investing heavily and launching a major model refresh to sustain production into the 2030s.
The best answer in these times is: Stay the course - with desirable and intelligent products and consistent cost management.— Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, regarding the current challenges facing the company.
Mercedes-Benz: Shareholders doubt Källenius' course: Mercedes-Benz is under pressure due to falling profits and criticism of its luxury strategy; ...
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Key FactsMercedes-Benz: Shareholders Demand Strategy Reevaluation
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- Mercedes-Benz faces pressure due to profit declines and CEO Ola Källenius's luxury strategy, with shareholders calling for a Plan B.
- Investors criticize the current luxury strategy as inadequate, particularly given disappointing results and high model prices.
- The decline in global car demand, especially in China, along with US import tariffs, complicates the company's situation.
- Despite these concerns, Källenius remains optimistic, highlighting potential for further growth in the luxury segment.
The wishes and reality of the Mercedes management are increasingly diverging.— Ingo Speich, head of sustainability at Deka Investment, criticizes the implementation of Mercedes-Benz's luxury strategy.
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High severance payments at Mercedes-Benz: Thousands of employees are now receiving their offers
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Key FactsMercedes-Benz Launches Employee Severance Program
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- Mercedes-Benz has initiated a comprehensive severance program to reduce staff and cut costs.
- The offered severance packages are substantial, reaching up to 500,000 euros for long-term employees.
- Experts advise employees to carefully review their individual offers, as the decision heavily depends on personal circumstances.
- The company faces a profit decline and aims to save five billion euros annually by 2027.
The company behaves, when compared to what else is happening in the market, very decently. So, these are amounts that make you think about whether to accept the offer.— Stefan Nägele, lawyer advising employees at Mercedes-Benz.
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Key FactsMercedes-Benz Reports Decline and Warns of Challenges
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- Mercedes-Benz experienced a 43 percent drop in profit to 1.73 billion euros and a revenue decrease of over seven percent to 33.2 billion euros in the first quarter.
- The challenges stem from weak performance in China and the implications of US import tariffs.
- Despite these issues, CFO Harald Wilhelm expresses optimism about the upcoming product and technology offensive with the new CLA model.
- Analysts are critical of the company's forecasts, though the UBS analyst highlights the strong cost discipline in the passenger car division.
With the new CLA, our multi-year product and technology offensive begins. The new model brings fresh momentum, while the demand for our current portfolio maintains our leadership position in the top-end segment, even in China.— Harald Wilhelm, CFO of Mercedes-Benz, discussing the future product strategy and market position.
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The figure is set - | This is how high the dividend for Mercedes shareholders will be
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