Daimler AG (Q2, 2009)
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements [extract]
11. Segment reporting
Segment information. At the beginning of 2009, the Group adjusted the presentation of its segment reporting. The business activities of Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses, which were previously reported as part of Vans, Buses, Other, are presented separately. The other business activities of the Group which previously also formed part of Vans, Buses, Other and which primarily include the equity method investment in EADS are included in the column “Reconciliation” together with corporate items and eliminations of intersegment transactions. Prior-year figures have been adjusted accordingly. The Group’s proportionate share in the results of Chrysler Holding as well as other Chrysler-related gains and losses (see Notes 2 and 4) are included in the reconciliation of total segments’ EBIT to Group EBIT.