Tognum

Daimler acquires a stake in Tognum. In 2008, Daimler acquired a 28.4% equity interest in Tognum AG. for a total price of €702 million. With its Engines and Onsite Energy & Components divisions, the Tognum Group is one of the leading global suppliers of high-speed diesel engines and complete propulsion systems for ships and heavy land and rail vehicles, as well as industrial drive systems and decentralized energy systems.

Further growth in orders received and revenue. Tognum posted increases in orders received as well as revenue in 2008. Both of the company’s divisions contributed to these positive developments. Tognum will publish its final figures for the year 2008 on March 26, 2009.